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Don’t Wait for an Alarming Symptom That Could Lead to an Abnormality.

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y husband, Curtis, and I recently returned from our belated 15th wedding anniversary trip to Central America. It began with four days at a sustainable resort on a secluded island in the Gulf of Chiriqui, in Panama. Though we were at a location that seemed “off the grid”, we still managed to stay connected with our two daughters using FaceTime, speaking with them each night for 10 minutes before bed. Other than that, our iPhones remained turned off.

It was such a peaceful feeling to be disconnected from our daily lives and be in-tuned with nature. Each morning, we awakened to the growls of the native howler monkeys. On walks around the island, we heard creatures moving through the tropical forest and insects, mostly mosquitos, buzzing near and far. In the evening, we listened to the waves crashing onto the shore.

One day, after kayaking around the island, I stood in the ocean looking out to the horizon. Silence. No phones ringing, cars honking, televisions blaring or kids bickering. All that was in sight were birds, ocean water and a few islands in the distance. I stood there for a few minutes soaking it all in and cherishing the moment. I realized it would likely be a long time before I experienced something like this again. Standing knee deep in the ocean water, a quote came to mind: “Sometimes one needs to slow down in order to go faster.”

The slow living and calmness faded when we left the island and spent our last two days in fast-paced Panama City. Even though we were obviously gringos, I tried my best to fit in with the locals. I wore the Panama hat, spoke Spanish (but failed miserably) and sampled local foods. We watched a ship enter the Panama Canal, drove up a hilltop overlooking the city and walked the streets touring historical monuments and the fascinating historic district of Casco Viejo. Panama City had lots of noise, which reminded me of life back home.

As soon as we landed on U.S. soil, we turned our cell phones back on with their familiar sounds of email, text and voicemail notifications. Real life started up again, although I wonder which life is real life? I am grateful that I had time to slow down so now I can go faster, perhaps with greater efficiency based on remembrances of stillness.

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oore Career College is now enrolling students for its nine-month massage therapy course. Classes begin August 18 and financial aid is available for those that qualify.

With a strong emphasis on hands-on work and aggressive academic studies, students experience a fast-paced program to prepare them for the real world. Small class sizes of five to 12 students allow for individual attention. Moore Career College students learn the health and medical benefits of massage therapy and will complete the program equipped to handle the massage needs of their clients.

Director of Admissions Charles Lee says, “We take great pride in our students and graduates. We work hard on their behalf to help them with career placement once they’re licensed. When they succeed, we succeed.”

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Location: 11207 Proverbs Ave., Ste. B, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-324-1906 or visit MooreCareerCollege.edu. See ad, page 15.

Get Fit Inch Loss Program Now Available

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he Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge now offers the Get Fit Inch Loss Program, a weight-loss system that uses a cutting-edge alternative to liposuction called Lipo-Light, which reduces the size of fat cells within the body. Interested participants must complete an intake form with medical history and be approved by the Naturopathic Doctor.

The program includes Lipo-Light sessions, infrared sauna sessions, whole body vibration sessions and a complete two-week Diet Start Max Kit. Participants are encouraged to stick to a clean diet and exercise regularly.

Naturopathic Doctor Karin Nielsen says, “We want everyone to be successful.

If someone’s diet is not on the right track or they don’t want to do some exercise, then we will help them make small adjustments to allow their body to have the most success in inches lost before being approved for the program.”

Location: 1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste. B, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-229-6107 or visit WellnessCentreBR.com. See ad, page 2.

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newsbriefs Gentle Yoga Classes Offered in Prairieville

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aydream Massage & Yoga Center, in Prairieville, is now offering gentle yoga classes. Classes are held at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Private sessions are available by appointment.

Owner Victoria Redler, a certified yoga instructor and licensed massage therapist, uses a combination of stretching, breathing techniques and gentle yoga in her classes.

“Gentle Yoga is perfect for beginners, those who have medical conditions, chronic pain and other limitations,” says Redler.

Cost: $10/session or $59/monthly unlimited. Location: 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy., Ste. A, Prairieville. For more information and to register, call 985-703-2216 or visit DaydreamMassageCenter.com. See ad, page 7.

Secret Keys to Healing Yourself Seminar

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he Center for Natural Healing (CNH) will host a Secret Keys to Healing Yourself seminar from 5 to 9 p.m., August 7, at the Baton Rouge Garden Center.

Attendees will learn how to heal themselves from disease, the suppressed causes of disease, naturopathic doctor’s keys to healing and necessary nutrients that are absent from food. Samples of healthy, delicious foods will be available along with take-home recipe cards.

Holistic Health Practitioner Tiffany Burton, the director of CNH, says, “Health is by choice, not by chance. We want to provide the community with information that will help people take control of their own health.” $5 donation appreciated. Location: 7950 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-927-9273.

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Spiritual Awakening Seminar with Matthew Fox

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he Red Shoes will host a seminar featuring Matthew Fox from 7 to 9 p.m., August 22, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., August 23, at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge.

Fox will discuss the integration of action and contemplation, community faith building, peace and social justice issues and the blending of intergenerational wisdom with faith traditions of the East and West.

Matthew Fox An acclaimed spiritual theologian, Fox is an Episcopal priest and the author of over 30 books.

He is renewing the ancient, mystical tradition of Creation Spirituality, which is feminist, wisdom-centered and committed to eco-justice, social justice and gender justice.

Cost: $60 includes both days. Location: 8470 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information or to register, call 225-338-1170 or visit TheRedShoes.org. See ad, page 11.

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eblanc Spine Center, in Baton Rouge, is offering a free chiropractic consultation, exam and X-rays for firsttime patients.

Valued at $250, the offer includes an in-depth consultation addressing health and well-being, a complete neuromuscular exam, a full set of specialized X-rays to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to pain or symptoms and a thorough analysis of the exam and X-ray findings so the chiropractors can work with patients to map out a painfree plan.

“With the evaluation, we’ll be able to find the problem and correct it. We want our patients to see and feel their lives change for the better,” says Dr. Dana Leblanc.

Location: 11019 Perkins Rd., Ste. B, Baton Rouge.

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A specialist in hormonal health and endocrinology, Purser is a medical consultant Dan Purser, M.D. for Young Living and the author of multiple books. He will discuss a natural approach to hormone health in both women and men and provide an introduction to essential oils which, in his experience, offer the ability to unwind diseases once considered intractable.

Purser’s specialties include PMS, menopause, perimenopause and fibromyalgia in women and testosterone levels in men. Attendees will learn healthy lifestyle practices and natural remedies offering hormonal balance with discussions about how to customize plans based on individual blood work. This event is Purser’s first speaking engagement following the introduction of his new products at Young Living’s 2014 convention.

Founded by Jeannie Causey, LPN, and Cathy Duplechin, Daystar Way promotes healthy living through Young Living Essential Oils. Causey and Duplechin use the purest therapeutic grade essential oils, a source of healing they believe to be provided by God with the intention to help in everyday life, including medicinally, as referenced in the Bible’s old and new testaments. Daystar Way seeks to offer scripturally based educational opportunities aimed at re-introducing the knowledge of God’s love and provision of healing for physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

The event will feature prize drawings and copies of Dr. Purser’s books will be available for purchase. In addition, Young Living will offer specials on products discussed in the presentation and on premium kits for new Young Living members.

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hen Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative sample of 40 African-American boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they determined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families.

Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that protect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition.

Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije University found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

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esearchers from Australia’s University of Tasmania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life.

The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study.

The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later.

Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents.

Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Pine Bark Extract Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms

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esearch published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine confirms that pine bark extract can significantly reduce symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including restless legs syndrome and hot flashes. For three months, 170 perimenopausal women were given 30 milligrams of Pycnogenol patented pine bark extract or a placebo twice a day.

Although a placebo effect was noted, the supplement significantly improved all but two symptoms and was especially effective in improving vasomotor and insomnia/ sleep patterns. The severity of symptoms among the Pycnogenol group, as measured by the Kupperman Index, decreased 56 percent more than for the placebo group.

In another study, scientists from Italy’s Pescara University gave 70 perimenopausal women a placebo or 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol daily for two months.

The supplement group experienced fewer menopausal symptoms and showed improvements with symptoms that include fatigue, insomnia, reduced concentration, memory problems, dizziness, depression and irritability.

Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure

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ating flaxseed reduces blood pressure, according to researchers from Canada’s St. Boniface Hospital Research Center. They attribute the effect to its omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber.

The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension. Patients consumed a variety of foods that collectively contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months.

The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial systolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg.

Medicinal Mushrooms Boost Athletic Performance

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esearch from Italy’s Pavia University found two medicinal mushroom species—cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) and reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)—significantly improve race performances and recovery times among competitive cyclists.

The researchers studied seven male cyclists that had competitively raced for more than 10 years. For one month, they were given placebo supplements, after which the researchers tested their performance and recovery during races and workouts. Then, for the next three months, the cyclists daily used medicinal mushroom supplementation. The researchers found the mushrooms significantly increased performance and recovery in both workouts and races compared with the placebo period.

The two types of mushrooms both boosted testosterone levels and reduced post-workout cortisol levels. The mushroom supplementation also increased their antioxidant status, reducing their risk of exhaustion.

HEELLESS SHOES MAY HELP PREVENT RUNNERS’ INJURIES

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British study published in Footwear Science analyzed the effects of running in experimental heelless footwear compared with conventional running shoes with reinforced heels. The objective was to see if the heelless footwear would reduce the risk of chronic injury related to the habitual rear-foot strike pattern associated with conventional heeled shoes.

Using eight cameras with optoelectric running motion capture technology,12 male runners were tracked at four meters per second. The heelless running shoe resulted in less impact, greater plantar flexion and greater ankle eversion (rolling outward). The researchers concluded that the heelless shoes decreased the risk of chronic running foot injuries linked to excessive impact forces, but concede they may increase injury potential associated with excessive ankle eversion.

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Trenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways.

“All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year.

On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River.

Follow her upcoming trip at Miami2Maine.com or on Facebook.

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Doctors Order Up a Bike for Patients The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/ PrescriptionBikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal.

According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help. “Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribe-a-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.”

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Why Persistence Counts Some educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children.

Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity).

A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success.

A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

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Airports Establish Bee-Friendly Acres The Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and diseaseresistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genetic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes.

Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

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West Baton Rouge Conference Center 2750 North Westport Dr, Port Allen, LA Dr. Purser will discuss how hormone levels effect the body by addressing common hormonal imbalances for men and women, emphasizing natural replacements. He will share knowledge about natural remedies and Young Living products.

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Soothe Body, Mind and Spirit at The Sanctuary Wellness & Day Spa

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sk Jessica Tregre, proprietor of The Sanctuary Wellness & Day Spa, what she enjoys most about her job, and she’ll answer, “Everything!”

Tregre is certified in multiple modalities. She is a certified natural health practitioner (CNHP) and Naturopathic Doctor candidate, a licensed massage therapist (LMT), ordained minister, certified spiritual healer and is Reiki certified.

She uses all of these skills in her work at The Sanctuary, which offers natural health and wellness options addressing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues, ranging from sports injuries to emotional traumas.

“I want to use what works best for my client,” says Tregre. “Sometimes that’s massage, sometimes it’s herbs and essential oils, and sometimes it’s energy healing or life coaching. Often, it’s all of the above.” Tregre estimates that 75 percent of her consultations use a combination of life coaching, natural health and energy work.

After several years as a massage therapist, Tregre’s career expanded to include other natural health modalities following her son’s development of attention deficit disorder (ADD). The only option offered to her by traditional medicine was pharmaceuticals, and though she knew very little about natural alternatives at the time, she was certain there had to be a better option than “medicating my son and taking a risk with dangerous side effects. I wanted to resolve the core issues that

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were causing his symptoms. I wanted him to be well,” she explains.

Her search for a solution led her to a traditional naturopath who changed her life. “Not only did she help heal my son, but she mentored me in so many areas of our lives,” she says. “There were several positive changes in our lives through the years, I decided to pursue a degree in naturopathic medicine, which will allow me to expand further in ways to help my clients heal. Helping people heal is my passion.” Tregre expects to obtain her degree later this year.

That passion began as Renew Healing Center, but after purchasing a location with a long-established presence on Government Street in early 2011, Tregre decided to keep its name, The Sanctuary, and was pleased when the existing staff stayed for the transition. Nail expert Faye Jones remains on site, and retains a loyal clientele built throughout her 20-plus-year career. “Faye is a perfectionist when it comes to making her manicure and pedicure clients happy, and uses only high-end products.”

According to Tregre, most new clients come from referrals, but some find her through Google searches on topics like “Reiki” or “balancing,”

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something that would not have happened even a few years ago. She says that new clients will often tell her that they feel like something’s off, but are unsure where to look for answers. In those cases, Tregre begins by asking what their goals are, noting the energy emitted through their answers, which provides her a starting point for addressing issues. An extensive survey helps her create remedy formulations.

Tregre uses products from Solle Naturals and Nature Sunshine in her practice. She also customizes blends for specific client issues using Bach Flower Remedies, and sells essential oils, herbs, soaps and beauty products. She wants clients to leave The Sanctuary equipped with the tools to implement positive changes in their daily lives.

Tregre contends that managing stress levels is the one thing that everyone can do to improve their overall health. Noting that the effects of stress manifest in all areas—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual—she is convinced that stress is detrimental to quality of life and impacts all ages. “With school about to start again, it’s important to recognize how stress affects children and teenagers, as well,” she says. “Proper diet and supplementation, along with daily practices, are crucial to maintaining wellness at any age.”

Tregre’s passion for wellness is infused with hope for the future based on her own practice. “I’ve definitely noticed a growing awareness of the power of natural healing,” she says.

“My greatest joy is seeing my clients become healthy, whole and happy.”

Location: The Sanctuary Wellness & Day Spa, 5557 Government Street, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-278-9187 or visit RenewHealing Center.com. See ad, page 32.

Elisa Smith is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. She can be contacted at ElisaSmith.PR@gmail.com.

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Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything

by Linda Sechrist

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n the 30 years since Harrison Owen introduced Open Space Technology (OST), it has been used hundreds of thousands of times by three-quarters of the world’s countries. Whether a few people gather in a circle to share ideas and brainstorm personal issues or thousands discuss a bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning.

Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their thoughts and be heard. It also encourages breakout groups to mine for more information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more complex topics. “Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

Circle Principle

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Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the predictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previously,” explains Owen.

He points to an experiment regarding children’s capacity for selflearning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the former science director of an educational technology firm in India.

On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it.

Via a noninvasive video camera, he watched 7-to-13-year-olds discover how to use the computer and teach each other how to play music and games and draw using Microsoft’s Paint program. Repetition of the experiment in other impoverished sections of India yielded similar results. Wherever he established an Internet connection, children that could not read English, the Internet’s default language, taught themselves how to use the Web to ob-

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tain information through their interactions with each other and the computer.

“I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for selforganizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own.

Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Florida-based consultant with a Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, explains how the OST learning environment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009. Even though I was a leader in my corporate career, I doubted myself and often believed that what others had to say was more significant and interesting than what I could express.”

Now she says she has shed her people-pleasing tendencies and former attempts to control other people’s agendas and discovered the freedom and courage of her own voice. “As an OST facilitator, my life work now occurs in the moments I am collaboratively learning and listening for opportunities to enter into meaningful conversations that can lead to actions,” says Daigle. “I invite others to do the same.”

Co-Learning

In a compulsory two-year Theory of Learning class for an International Baccalaureate degree at California’s Granadas Hill Charter High School, math and science educator Anais Arteaga helps students apply two major elements of transformative learning: self-reflection to critique one’s own assumptions and discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decision-making abilities.

“Questions and lively discussions are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says.

“We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any conclusions drawn from the process.”

Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discussion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowl

edge is not static, but has a history and changes over time. “When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of perception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

Worldview Explorations

Katia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive director of education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), headquartered in Petaluma, California. She codeveloped the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project.

Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone in age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world.

“When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen.

“They realize that everyone has their own truth.

“WE’s transformative learning experiences draw from the heart and soul

of individuals, rather than stuffing heads with ideas and perspectives, which serves them well as they embody and apply these tools and practices in their daily lives.”

She cites a particularly powerful moment for a group of young people she worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their certification. The transformative moment came when they said that their new awareness and capacity for compassion and understanding would not allow them to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to save lives in their communities using their new skills.”

World Café

Like OST, the World Café, co-created

by Brown and David Isaacs, of Burnsville, North Carolina, creates a transformative learning environment for individuals of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contributions, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share collective discoveries. Webs of conversation created around actual or occasionally virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses.

“Conversation is a core meaningmaking process, and people get to experience how the collective intelligence

of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries.

“World Café provides an environment in which you are comfortably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown.

What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of conditions that support the kinds of transformations that can changes lives. Brown remarks, “When it happens to me, I feel like my brain cells have been rearranged. I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.”

Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks. Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in.

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We’d love it if our kids had fewer sick days away from school, but what if by bolstering their immune systems now, we could also protect them from serious diseases going forward?

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uring childhood, when the immune system is still developing, there’s a great opportunity to set the stage for improved health and resilience,” says Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician and nutritional researcher in Flemington, New Jersey, and author of Disease-Proof Your Child. “A healthy diet and lifestyle can help kids avoid common childhood illnesses like colds, ear infections and allergies, as well as ensure greater resilience against disease later in life.”

Focus on HighQuality Foods

Fruits and veggies have a wealth of protective phytochemicals that enhance immune cell function and protect against disease. In a study published in

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Food allergies and sensitivities can suppress the immune system by increasing inflammation in the body and call for consultation with a health specialist.

“Whenever there is extra inflammation, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful immune-boosting fruits.

For veggies, eat more dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower.

Also emphasize whole grains and healthy fats such as those found in nuts, seeds and avocado, advises Fuhrman.

Sugar-laden calories depress the infection-fighting activity of white blood cells, says Dr. Alan R. Gaby, of Concord, New Hampshire, author of the textbook, Nutritional Medicine.

Even natural sweeteners such as honey and juice have similar effects when consumed in excess, he says. Try healthy options like pomegranate and kiwi fruit salad; trail mix with raw almonds; dried cranberries and air-popped popcorn; and hummus with red pepper strips and baby carrots for dipping.

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Probiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection.

Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries.

Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity.

Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

Stabilize Hormonal Changes

“Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hormones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Sebastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monumental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the immune system is directly linked to hormonal in-

Tell kids they’ll get sick, and chances are it’ll happen.

Instead, nurture an attitude of wellness and help them learn they have control over their own health. fluences, any hormonal imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recommends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster—to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

Let ’em Get Dirty

“Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bacteria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and founding executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association.

Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleansers and gels; most contain the chemical triclosan, which some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

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“The sun is our primary source of vitamin D, which has broad effects on the immune system,” Fuhrman says.

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Laugh Out Loud

“You can give your kids the best food and nutrition, but if they have underlying sadness, their immune system will suffer,” remarks Sheppard. “When you’re happy and when you laugh, your brain releases chemicals that increase immunity.”

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Runner’s Hi Women and Social Media Revolutionize the Sport

by Debra Melani

As a finisher of two Tough Mudders (an intense obstacle course challenge), Chertok can personally testify to the benefits of camaraderie. “It’s just like if a married couple got stuck in a storm and had to brave the elements; the act of doing something challenging together is very bonding.”

Simply joining a recreational running group—also increasingly popular and often social media-driven—can bolster success. “When a bunch of individuals work together to pursue a common goal, they are incentivized by the group,” Chertok remarks. “You’ll run at a faster clip or go a longer distance if you are with a group, because each runner values the group and doesn’t want to let members down.”

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hether donning colorful tutus or making a marathon a girls’ day out, the current running scene is attracting a broader group of fitness-seekers mindful of the enhanced benefits of a more well-rounded approach. Rather than pursuing fierce competition and personal bests, these runners are focusing on social bonding and overall well-being, likely boosting their fitness success.

Two main factors are fueling what’s shaping up as a new running boom: women and social media. “The first running-boom era was male-centric and competitive,” observes Ryan Lamppa, of Running USA. He’s referring to the 1970s, when, largely thanks to 1972 Summer Olympic marathon gold medal winner Frank Shorter and The Complete Book of Running, by James Fixx, many were inspired to hook up Walkmans, lace up sneakers and train for distance races. “Today’s running boom is femalecentric, much bigger and more focused on health and fitness and completion, rather than competition.”

Forget elapsed running time; just cross the finish line and have fun doing it, seems to be a growing mantra.

Women’s participation hit an all-time high in recent years, comprising 56 percent of the more than 15.5 million runners finishing U.S. races sanctioned

by Running USA in 2012 and 61 percent of U.S. half-marathoners in 2013.

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“Women tend to be more social and more in tune with their health overall, and that’s definitely a driving force,” Lamppa says.

Couple the female factor with social media-driven, nontraditional race events and the result is explosive.

“Events are fun, community-centered and sometimes charity-driven,” Lamppa says of the many innovations, from paint-splashing 5Ks to mud-slinging obstacle course action, which attracted 4 million entrants last year.

Boosts Bonding

These trends could indicate America’s collective progress toward fitness as studies show the social factor plays a huge motivational role in participation.

“I think running adherence strengthens when there is accountability and social support,” remarks Englewood, New Jersey, sports psychologist Greg Chertok, citing a meta-analysis of data in Sport & Exercise Psychology Review that backs his notion.

For example, such social exercise events inspire happiness. “If you are physically close to someone that is happy, eager and optimistic, you are naturally going to share those feelings,” explains Chertok, who is also a spokesman for the American College of Sports Medicine. “Just through social connectedness alone, you’ll gain boosted performance and mood.”

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Mixing things up can also improve running performance and decrease risks of injury, enhancing long-term staying power. One study found that eight weeks of simple strength-training exercises by conditioned runners boosted their running performances over their conditioned, but non-strength-training peers, as noted in the Health & Fitness Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.

As for injury prevention, everybody, regardless of sport, needs to cross-train, advises Mindy Caplan, a wellness coach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “In any sport that you engage in, you end up working certain muscles the same way all the time. Then those tighter muscles start to pull on the joints and without stretching, you end up with problems.” Moving the body in different ways helps, and working on stretching and flexibility can elongate muscles and protect tendons and joints.

“The new runner of this second running boom has much more information about training, health and fitness, and injury prevention,” says Lamppa, who occasionally cross-trains by biking and includes some yoga-related stretching as part of his regular routine. “You have to have balance in your running as in your life. If you can get to that point, you will get a very positive response from your body and mind.”

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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Be Happy Now Simple Ways to Quickly Lift Your Spirits

by April Thompson

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inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune.

Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception.

Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categories—those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.”

Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right.

“Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson.

Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities.

Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud.

Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and

vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes.

Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness.

Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us.

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We love our seafood, a delicious source of lean protein. The latest data reports U.S. annual consumption to be more than 4.8 billion pounds of it, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the average American eating 3.5 ounces of seafood a week. About half of the catch is wild-caught and half farmed. How do we know which fish and shellfish are safe to eat and good for ocean ecology?

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he best approach is to choose seafood carefully. Oil spills, waste runoff and other environmental disasters can compromise the quality of seafood with toxic contaminants like mercury and other heavy metals and industrial, agricultural and lawn chemicals. These pollutants can wash out from land to sea (and vice versa). As smaller fish that have eaten pollutants are eaten by larger ones, contaminants accumulate and concentrate. Large predatory fish like swordfish and sharks end up with the most toxins.

Beyond today’s top-selling shrimp, canned tuna, salmon and farmed tilapia, more retailers and restaurants are also providing lesser-known seafood varieties like dogfish and hake as alter-

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natives to overfished species such as sea bass and Atlantic cod. These newto-us, wild-caught fish can be delicious, sustainable and healthy.

Choices Good for Oceans

An outstanding resource for choosing well-managed caught or farmed seafood in environmentally responsible ways is Seafood Watch, provided through California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Information on the most sustainable varieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides instant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table. Online information at SeafoodWatch.org and via the app is regularly updated.

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The Blue Ocean Institute, led by MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conservation, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and businesses toward sustainably fished seafood. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org.

Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for “relatively abundant” and a blue icon for “sustainable and well-managed fisheries,” but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience fluctuating levels of contaminants, their annual ratings can change.

Choices Good for Us

To help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on their list of “green” fish, which can shift annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly.

If the top-listed fish and shellfish aren’t locally available, look for the Seafood Safe label, started by EcoFish company founder and President Henry Lovejoy, which furnishes at-a-glance consumption recommendations based

The international fishery industry operates in a constant state of rebalancing while competing interests look for ways to harvest natural resources without destroying them altogether.

upon tests for contaminants. Labels display a number that indicates how many four-ounce servings of the species a woman of childbearing age can safely eat per month. (Find consumption recommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future.

“My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what they’re eating,” says Lovejoy. “We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.”

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Some retailers also provide details on their seafood sourcing.

Whole Foods, for example, offers complete traceability of the fish and shellfish they carry, from fishery or farm to stores.

Their fish, wild-caught or farmed, frozen or fresh, meet strict quality guidelines in regard to exposure to antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. They also display Seafood Watch and Blue Ocean Institute ratings at the seafood counter.

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They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus.

After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity?

Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain added sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body.

Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s.

As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?

The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security.

In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents.

Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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calendarofevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 5th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Calendar@NABatonRouge.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or visit NABatonRouge. com to submit online.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Stained Glass Sun Catchers – 9am-12:30pm.

Learn the basics skills in stained glass and create a free-form sun catcher from scraps of stained glass and glass nuggets. Supplies and tools provided.

Adults/Children 12+ are welcome. With Lina Robinson. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4 Reflections in the Garden – 12-1pm. Join Dr. Dan Hill for a discussion on planting fall season favorites.

Bring your lunch; drinks provided. Free/members, $10/non-members. 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge.

225-763-3990. BurdenHorticultureSociety.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 LifeShare Mobile Blood Drive – 2-7pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood.

Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by and donate today. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Basic Wellness for the Body, Mind & Spirit – 7-8pm. Learn 5 easy steps to a healthier lifestyle.

These steps will help restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit. Registration Required.

With Jessica Plaisance, ND. $5 suggested donation.

Healing Naturally, 5055 Capitol Heights, Baton Rouge. 225-308-9538.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Keys to Healing – 5-9pm. Learn to heal from disease, causes of disease, keys to healing, and necessary nutrients extinct from our food. Sample healthy foods and take home recipe cards. Presented by Center for Natural Healing. $5 suggested donation.

Baton Rouge Garden Center, 7950 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-927-9273.

Volunteer Opportunity – 6:45-8:30pm. Volunteer with The Red Shoes and help plan a Luau from women and children of the Bishop Ott Sweet Dreams Women and Children’s Shelter. 1623 Convention Street, Baton Rouge. For more information, contact The Red Shoes at 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Plexus Health, Weight Loss & Pain Management – 6:30pm. Learn to increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, manage pain and correct intestinal issues the most natural way. First-time guests receive free 3-day trial pack of Plexus Slim and Accelerator.

With Terrie Crosby. Big Mike’s Grill, 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs, LA 70726. 225-937-4657.

Walking the Path of Change – 6:30-8pm. Change is challenging. Experience a ritual of transition, leaving old parts behind, awakening that which is eternal within, discovering emerging gifts and realigning the spirit. With Celia Strickler and Wendy Herschman. $10 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Basic Wellness for the Body, Mind & Spirit – 7-8pm. Learn 5 easy steps to a healthier lifestyle.

These steps will help restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit. Registration Required.

With Jessica Plaisance, ND. $5 suggested donation.

Healing Naturally, 5055 Capitol Heights, Baton Rouge. 225-308-9538.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/ $59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

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The Process of Creativity – 9:30am-4:30pm. In partnership with the Arts Council of Baton Rouge, we are bringing together two talented artists to help

Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This gentle introduction to simple yoga moves is designed for those with mobility impairments who need a helpful way to relax and stretch. Remain in a chair and engage in the ancient practice of yoga. Consult a doctor before engaging in physical activity. With Ashley Michel.

Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

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Basic Wellness for the Body, Mind & Spirit – 7-8pm. Learn 5 easy steps to a healthier lifestyle.

These steps will help restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit. Registration Required.

With Jessica Plaisance, ND. $5 suggested donation.

Healing Naturally, 5055 Capitol Heights, Baton Rouge. 225-308-9538.

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unlock the creativity inside, in a day of creative immersion. With Therese Knowles and Jacqueline Dee Parker. $40, add $10 for lunch. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Basic Wellness for the Body, Mind & Spirit – 7-8pm. Learn 5 easy steps to a healthier lifestyle.

These steps will help restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit. Registration Required.

With Jessica Plaisance, ND. $5 suggested donation.

Healing Naturally, 5055 Capitol Heights, Baton Rouge. 225-308-9538.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Ancient Practice of Yogic Sleep – 10:30-11:45am.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient method of deep rest while remaining conscious, resulting in complete and deep relaxation. Quiet the mind and alleviate tension and anxiety. With Becky Barton, certified Yoga Nidra instructor. $15. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Back to School Event – 12-2pm. Take a break from the frenzy of fall to sample our team members’ affordable and convenient meal solutions, with nutrition and organics in mind. As always, artificial

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flavors and colors are all wiped out. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 Basic Wellness for the Body, Mind & Spirit – 7-8pm. Learn 5 easy steps to a healthier lifestyle.

These steps will help restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit. Registration Required.

With Jessica Plaisance, ND. $5 suggested donation.

Healing Naturally, 5055 Capitol Heights, Baton Rouge. 225-308-9538.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Lunations: New Moon Ritual – 6-7:30pm. Tap into the cycle of the moon as a source for re-centering and re-grounding. Monthly gatherings will include Christine Page’s Lunations meditation, discussion and a water ritual. With Lisa Bovencamp, Celia Strickler, and Rebekah Simmons. Suggested donation $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Plexus Health, Weight Loss & Pain Management – 6:30pm. Learn to increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, manage pain and correct intestinal issues the most natural way. First-time guests receive free 3-day trial pack of Plexus Slim and Accelerator.

With Terrie Crosby. Big Mike’s Grill, 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs, LA 70726. 225-937-4657.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

Mommy & Me Yoga – 10:30am. A yoga class for children, ages 1 to 5, with their moms, dads, or caregivers. Please bring a mat or beach towel.

Space is limited, so please register. With Audrey Kafkallides. Free. Fairwood Branch Library, 12910 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-924-9386.

Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This gentle introduction to simple yoga moves is designed for those with mobility impairments who need a helpful way to relax and stretch. Remain in a chair and engage in the ancient practice of yoga. Consult a doctor before engaging in physical activity. With Ashley Michel.

Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

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Spiritual Awakening with Matthew Fox – 7-9pm.

Matthew Fox, author and lecturer, spans a broad range of spiritual issues including the integration of action and contemplation, community faith building, peace and social justice issues and blending of intergenerational wisdom with faith traditions of the East and West. $60/both days. Unitarian Church of BR, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-3381170. TheRedShoes.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Natural Hormone Conference – 9am-5pm. Dr. Dan Purser discusses how hormone levels effect the body by addressing common hormonal imbalances for men and women, emphasizing natural replacements. He will share knowledge about natural remedies and Young Living products. Registration required. West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 North Westport Dr, Port Allen, LA. 225-5723376. DaystarWay.com.

Spiritual Awakening with Matthew Fox – 10am1pm. Matthew Fox, author and lecturer, spans a broad range of spiritual issues including the integration of action and contemplation, community faith building, peace and social justice issues and blending of intergenerational wisdom with faith traditions of the East and West. $60/both days. Unitarian Church of BR, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Herbal Bath Salts and Lotions Class – 2:30pm.

Have your own spa day at home by learning to make your own herbal bath salts and hand lotions.

Free. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge.

225-231-3250.

Whole Foods Wine Class – 8-9pm. Learn to pair wine with the perfect foods. Hand-selected wines are paired with food for sampling. Please sign up in advance at the Guest Service desk. $15. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Whole Foods Labor Day Event – 12-2pm. Get ready for Labor Day fun, Whole Foods Marketstyle! We will be featuring recipes perfect for your own grilling, parties, and outdoor festivities.

Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Mission Possible: Breakout Business Plan – 6:308pm. Learn about overcoming obstacles to starting a small business or creating a second income. Participants receive a Mission Possible: Breakout Business Plan template and will learn to use the plan to create their ideal business. With Monique Moliere Piper. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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this producers-only market. Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Gather the Women Circle – 4:30-6pm. Gather the Women, part of a global sisterhood, creates an opportunity for women to connect in authentic conversation to share their stories, to inspire and be inspired. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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daily Campus Tours – 10am-5pm. Monday thru Friday.

Take a tour of Moore Career College campus. Offering Massage Therapy and Barbering programs.

Moore Career College, 11207 Proverbs Ave, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-757-3770. MooreCareer College.edu. .

Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, ages 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations and create customized circuit-training workouts with 1 Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle.

With Leslie Sansone. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450.

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Morning Yoga – A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, 7 classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors – 10:30-11:30am.

Gentle yoga practice combines simple movements, stretching, meditation and breath work to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation to promote healing. With Kate Suchanek, Certified Yoga Instructor.

Sponsored by Cancer Services. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax your body and quiet your mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance well-being, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford. $8/class, 7 classes/$48. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6:30-8:30pm.

Participants will start walking at 6:45pm following a path on map handout. On rainy days, walk

inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. A Course in Miracles will meet weekly throughout 2014 to begin a process of changing our perception as we become aware of love’s presence. Facilitated by Anita Faye Leclercq. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

tuesday Morning Yoga – A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson.$8/class, 7classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Heal Your Life™ & Mind-Body Skills – 6:308:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. In this group, expect to reduce stress, increase joy and create more of what you desire in life. Carolee Laffoon will facilitate. $10 suggested fee (half donated to Mind Body Center of LA). BTR Training Center, 9111 Interline Dr, Ste 4A, Baton Rouge. 225-302-7828. EmpowerYour Transition.com.

Going Up! – 6:30-8pm. Meditation in the Light of the Spirit practice brings together spirit and the mental and emotional body for healing and the embodiment of higher spiritual consciousness.

With Carolina Impson. $60. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

wednesday Morning Yoga – A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, $48/7 classes, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath or Sauna Therapy for only $20/service (a savings of $10). Enjoy a complimentary wellness drink during your service. The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-229-6107.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 9-11am.

Made possible by The Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Scotlandville Library, 7373 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12:30-2pm.

Made possible by The Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Star Hill Church, 1400 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Spiritual Awakening and Meditation – 5-6pm. Enjoy a quiet time of exploration and meditation. Enjoy stillness that creates a time to empty and reconnect to source. $5 donation. With Wendy Herschman.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Ecstasy: Understanding the Psychology of Joy – 6:30-8pm. Author and analyst, Robert Johnson, reminds us that everything we need is within and that looking outside for joy merely provides quick fixes.

Rekindle the divine gift of ecstasy, once treasured but now often repressed. With Joan McCaskill. $40.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6:30-8:30pm.

Participants will start walking at 6:45pm following a path on map handout. On rainy days, walk inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

thursday Morning Yoga – A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, 7 classes/$47, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

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Dream Discovery – 10:30am-12pm. Discover more about yourself as you learn to work with your dreams. With Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director.

$40/monthly. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, ages 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations and create customized circuit-training workouts with 1 Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle.

With Leslie Sansone. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax your body and quiet your mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance wellbeing, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford. $8/class, $48/7 classes. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Spiritual Journey Circle – 6-7pm. Find inspiration on a journey that opens the door to the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers. With Wendy Herschman. $20 monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

The Key: Searching and Sharing – 6-7pm. A supportive place for men to meet that encourages authentic conversation about coming to a deeper understanding of the healthy masculine and the natural yearning for spirituality. With David Dragon and Tom Lastrapes. $20 monthly suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6:30-8:30pm.

Participants will start walking at 6:45pm following a path on map handout. On rainy days, walk inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and

comfortable walking shoes. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

friday Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/ $59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

DaydreamMassageCenter.com.

Morning Yoga – A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, $48/7 classes, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 8:3010:30am. Made possible by The Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Delmont Service Center, 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Chair Yoga – 10-11am. A wonderful and beneficial alternative to the traditional mat yoga class. Appropriate for all skill levels and ages. Instructor Faye Philips. $10. One Heart Yoga Center, 2935 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge. YogaBatonRouge.com.

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Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12-2pm.

Made possible by The Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. McKinley Alumni Center, 1520 Thomas H Delpit Dr, Baton Rouge.

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saturday Walking and Running Training Program – 7-8 am. Pew2PavementSM is a faith-centered walking/ running training program. Participants get a personalized 8-week training plan and weekly group workouts with a certified running coach. Training helps beginners safely start a routine and assist experienced walkers/runners progress to a new goal. $90. For more information or register, visit Pew2Pavement.com or call 225-235-9489.

Livingston Parish Farmers’ Market – 7am-12pm.

Each week, stop by for food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and crafts. Located in the New Covenant Church parking lot on U.S. 190 (Florida Blvd) across from McDonald’s in Denham Springs.

Gentle Yoga – 8am. A class of breathing, stretching and gentle yoga. Perfect for those who prefer small classes with a gentler approach. With Victoria Redler, Certified yoga instructor. Registration recommended, space limited. $10 class/$59 month.

Daydream Massage & Yoga Center, 17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville. 985-703-2216.

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Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Once a week, local and seasonal produce, baked goods and farm-raised meat and eggs can be purchased downtown. The market is a fun shopping event for all ages, featuring not only local foods but quality handcrafts and live music. Corner of 5th & Main St, Baton Rouge. Breada.org.

Zachary Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Highquality, fresh, local produce as well as handmade crafts on a weekly basis. Zachary City Hall (side parking lot).

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Common health complaints can be improved using natural health modalities, supplements and balanced nutrition. As a Certified Health Coach trained in the science of nutrition, dietary theory, and practical coaching methods, I can help you create a personalized roadmap to health.

Schedule a free consultation today to learn about programs designed to fit your budget.

Our mission is to help promote the body’s natural healing process MASSAGE FOR LIFE through massage therapy. Andrea Perry specializes in Lomi Lomi, Thai Bodywork and CranioSacral Therapy. Babette deBarros is the only Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) therapist in the area. Other specialties include Raindrop Therapy, Energy Balancing, Lymphedema, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Swedish Massage. See ad, page 21.

Detox and rejuvenate your body the natural way with ionic foot baths, a painless and effective way to dissolve toxic accumulations no matter where they are located in the body. Infrared Body Wraps help you lose weight and inches, diminish cellulite, tighten skin, relieve muscle pain, increase energy and metabolism and strengthen the immune system.

See ad, page 8.

NETTYE JOHNSON

DAYDREAM MASSAGE & YOGA CENTER

225-294-9219 BethanyFreedman@gmail.com IntegrativeWellnessNOW.com

Certified Health Coach and Running Coach 225-235-9489 NettyeJohnson.com Nettye@NettyeJohnson.com Nettye is a Christian educator, ACE Certified Health Coach and RRCA Certified Running coach who provides education, individualized programming and support in the areas of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle modification. Our services provide a science based, faith-empowered approach to health and fitness. Call now for a free consultation.

HEALTH FOOD STORE THE HEALTH NUT HUT

11954-B Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge 225-292-8500 We are your local source for natural remedies. A family owned and operated business since 1996. Offering a great selection of herbs, vitamins, supplements, wheat-free and gluten-free foods. Stop by and let our knowledgeable staff help you. See ad, page 17.

LIFE COACH

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NATURAL HEALTH

17487 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste A, Prairieville 985-703-2216 Lic # LA2209 DaydreamMassageCenter.com Victoria Redler, LMT, specializes in Clinical Massage, Orthopedic Massage & Oncology Massage Therapy, with 13 years of experience in the massage industry. Each client is unique in their wellness needs and Victoria helps to facilitate her clients’ natural healing process through massage & gentle yoga classes. Be ready to Relax, Refresh & Renew.

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FACILITATING HEALING, LLC

Olivia Bennett, LPN, LMT 315 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs 318-792-5073

A Modern Holistic Wellness Spa 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-278-9187 RenewHealingCenter.com A holistic lifestyle day spa, offering a wide range of services including homeopathic & Bach Flower Medicine Consults, Health and Wellness Consults, Iridology, Biofeedback Scans, Massage Therapy, Facials, Waxing, Body Treatments, Manicures, Pedicures, Spiritual Counseling, Life Coaching and Energy Healing. We also offer classes, ranging in topics including human wellness, health education, and spiritual awareness.

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NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS

Olivia offers massages designed just for you. Her specialty is Raindrop Therapy Technique, a service that uses therapeutic grade essential oils to realign the body structurally and electrically. This also helps aid in detoxification of the body. Call today to schedule your personalized service. YL # 1395291, LA Lic #7511. See ad, page 23.

CAROLEE LAFFOON, MBA, PE

THE MASSAGE EMPORIUM

A Certified Heal Your Life® Coach and Mind-Body Skills Practitioner who supports people in transition to reduce stress, connect to their inner wisdom and create a life they love. Attend workshops or contact Carolee about one-on-one coaching to create more joy and fulfillment in your life. Dates for workshops can be found in the calendar section and on her website. See ad, page 21.

Offering a wide variety of diverse massage therapies including Swedish, Deep Ti s s u e , T h e r a p e u t i c , Reflexology and Sports Massage. Our specialty therapies include Hot Stone Therapy, Pre- and PostNatal massage, Couples massage, and 4-handed Vishnu massage. We have extras and add-ons to enhance any massage, unique combination services, chair massage, packages and adorning retail products. See ad, page 17.

225-302-7828 Carolee.Laffoon@gmail.com EmpowerYourTransition.com

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240 Laurel St, Ste 101, Baton Rouge 225-387-0060, Est # E2528 MassageEmporium.net

PLEXUS PRODUCTS

Terrie Crosby, Sr. Ruby Ambassador 225-937-4657 PlexusSlim.com/TCrosby Our life changing products offer the most natural way to improve health, increase energy, lose weight and manage pain. Plexus products help you achieve this goal by giving your body the ingredients it needs to balance, detox and heal itself as God designed it to do. See ad, page 23.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KARIN NIELSEN, ND

1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using homeopathic and functional medicine for women, men and children. We specialize in treating Lyme disease, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. See ad, page 2.

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JESSICA PLAISANCE, ND, CNHP 225-308-9538 HealingNaturally@att.net HealingNaturallyBR.com

REFLEXOLOGY YOUR FOOTPRINTS

Providing natural health consults, prevention and lifestyle “De-Stressing LoUiSiAna Foot counseling, nutritionOne (including • Reflexologyraw and livings foods), Iridology, biofeedback scans, nutritional • Acu-Kinesiology supplements, therapeutic(EFT) teas and • Emotional Freedom Technique aromatherapy.

Imagine enjoying • Massage Therapy abundant energy, restful sleep, freedom from aches and pains, balanced moods and hormones, mental clarity and a strong sense of wellHerman LMT, CR being.

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Your Footprints LA Lic #0596, Est # E2582

8251 Summa Avenue, Ste C ORGANIC BAKERY Baton Rouge

Herman Bonnette, LMT, CR 8251 Summa Ave, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-766-0260 At A Time” YourFootprints.com Herman’s mission is to de-stress LoUiSiAna one foot at a time.

Reflexology can be a powerful antidote to stress, helping to reduce nervous tension by generating deep relaxation, allowing the body to rest and repair itself. He specializes in Reflexology, AcuKinesiology, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Massage Therapy. LA Lic #0596, Est #EE2582.

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ROOM FOR DESSERT 225-766-0260 • YourFootprints.com 9618 Jefferson Hwy, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-293-9886 RoomForDessertBR.com

Room For Dessert offers pastries and desserts, made daily, that are sugar, gluten and dairy free.

We take pride in offering the highest quality ingredients in our freshly baked products. Call or stop by for custom orders. See ad, page 11.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH THE RED SHOES

2303 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-338-1170 TheRedShoes.org The Red Shoes is a nonprofit center offering opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal growth through book and film studies, weekend retreats and workshops, as well as creative development through the art forms of collage, drawing, painting, writing and music. We offer movement classes including yoga and various dance disciplines. Classes are designed to broaden one’s understanding within a supportive community. See ad, page 11.

SKIN & BEAUTY

GENUINELY SIMPLE

Laura Bellefontaine Laura.GenuinelySimple@gmail.com GenuinelySimple.com Genuinely Simple is a family owned and operated artisan manufacturing company located in Baton Rouge. Our Comfrey Cream products are carefully made by hand using organic ingredients to ensure the highest quality. The Comfrey Cream product line can be used for moisturizing, skin repair, sore muscles and wound care. See ad, page 8.

THE BUBBLE BISTRO

4617 S Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge 225-372-5009 BubbleBistro.com We are a bath and body boutique focusing on fresh skin care. All products are handmade using natural, locally grown, and exotic ingredients from all over the world to promote the optimal overall appearance of the face, skin and hair. We can customize products with colors and scents to match décor, event themes or individual preferences. See ad, page 19.

SOLAR GULF SOUTH SOLAR

4836 Revere Ave, Ste F, Baton Rouge 225-932-0035 GulfSouthSolar.com Celebrating our 11th y e a r i n s o l a r ! We distribute, design and install solar power systems for residential, nonprofit and commercial projects. Solar allows you to save money on your utility bills and have backup power during outages while protecting the environment.

THERMOGRAPHY THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Total Thermography, non-invasive and radiation free, can often detect abnormalities 8-10 years before other screening methods. Thermography helps find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed. Consultations and follow-up care are offered. See ad, page 2.

WELLNESS CENTER CHRISTIAN STREET WELLNESS CENTER

2162 Christian St, Baton Rouge 225-389-1261 ChristianStreetWellnessCenter.com Providing holistic wellness services that recognize the body, mind and spirit as an integrated whole. We offer natural health consultations, herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine, educational classes & partnerships with various practitioners. See ad, page 21.

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