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12 community spotlight

18 healingways 20 fitbody

22 naturalpet 24 calendar 27 resourceguide

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

12 LOSE WEIGHT AND

GET HEALTHY WITH THE MOM WHISPERER

by Elisa Smith

14 GROWING UP

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Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves by Judith Fertig

18 SALT AIR IN THE CITY Salt Rooms Soothe Allergies and Skin Conditions by Avery Mack

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20 JUST WALK

22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being by Randy Kambic

22 HANDLE WILD THINGS WITH CARE

How to Safely Help Hurt Animals by Sandra Murphy

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letterfrompublisher September 11, 2001, at 34 weeks pregnant, I was in

the hospital due to pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Even though it happened almost 15 years ago, I recall every detail of that morning. I didn’t sleep the night before, because the nurses were coming in every hour

to check my vitals. Early in the morning, I decided to

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turn on the television. The reporter was talking about a

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minutes later, I saw the second plane hit. The remainder

plane crashing into the one of the Twin Towers. Several of the day, I felt scared to bring a child into such an evil world.

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Fast forward to recent events, when I woke up to a Twitter post by my 14-year-

old daughter that read, “My heart is breaking for the world.” She posted her feelings as a result of the recent deaths of too many of our Baton Rouge family. For a

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small person, she has a huge heart. She is aware of the evil in the world. But she

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also knows there is good.

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This was how my parents raised me. The color of your skin, sexual preference and

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I’ve taught my daughters to treat others the way they wanted to be treated.

religion are not important to me. I am more concerned about your character. After these deaths, I am heartbroken at the division in our community. At a

time when we should come together, there seem to be two sides. I encourage you to take another look at our cover this month. Notice there are no sides. Kids, with their arms around each other, with great big smiles on their faces. Can you see the

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happiness, love and developing friendships? My hope is that as they grow older they will remember this moment, when they were standing next to kids different from them, and the difference did not matter.

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As you read the article “Growing Up Empowered,” by Judith Fertig, think

about ways that you can become empowered. Although the article discusses how adults can help kids step into their best selves, I am pretty sure adults can learn some things as well. It is never too late to become the best we can be.

One more thing: if you have kids or happen to be close to young ones, have

an open conversation about the tragedies that are going on in our community. We need to prepare them for the future so that they can create a better world. My heart goes out to Alton Sterling’s family, our fallen police officers’ families and our community,

Jamie Shakotko, Publisher NABatonRouge.com

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Pranic Healing Workshop Comes to Baton Rouge

uane and Susan Anderson, of Arizona Pranic Healing, will lead a two-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., August 26, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 27, at the Holiday Inn on Constitution Avenue, in Baton Rouge. In this intensive workshop, students will learn to perform no-touch energy healings Duane and Susan Anderson on others, self-healing and distant healings. Energy exercises and meditations are also covered in the workshop. Pranic healing is an effective and powerful no-touch healing modality developed by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui that uses life force or prana (chi or ki) to heal physical and emotional ailments. Pranic healing uses a cookbook approach to heal different ailments. It is simplified and organized so that anyone can learn to heal in a short amount of time and produce tangible results.

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Local Services for Children with Behavioral and Mental Health Challenges

a Solución Familiar (The Family Solution or LSF), in Baton Rouge, helps families with children facing behavioral and mental health challenges by offering in-home programs, psychosocial rehabilitation, community psychiatric support and treatment, crisis intervention and outpatient medical services. LSF’s services provide extensive guidance for families and deep professional support to children and adolescents, by supporting the family as a whole. The programs are carefully designed to offer flexible and continuous support based on the specific and individual needs of the child and family. Location: 5420 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 308. For more information, call 225-364-2550 or visit lsfLouisiana.com. See ad, page 14.

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Functional Wellness Programs Available at Mint Health

aystar Way is hosting a natural health event featuring Stacey Kimbrell from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 27, at the Baton Rouge Marriott Hotel. Topics include essential oil basics, digestion, learning to read labels, stress, emotional health and brain health. Attendees will receive a copy of Kimbrell’s recent book, Living Balanced. A holistic health, wellness and chemical awareness advocate, Kimbrell’s passion began the moment she read a frightening warning label on a tube of toothpaste. She began researching ingredients and discovered that many products and foods contain toxic chemicals, some of which contributed to her family’s health issues. DaystarWay was founded by Licensed Practical Nurse Jeannie Causey and Cathy Duplechin, both Young Living silver independent distributors and health coaches for Swiftfire International Ministries.

int Health, in Baton Rouge, is now offering comprehensive functional wellness programs addressing all pillars of health, including hormones, antiinflammatory nutrition, stress reduction, Dr. Betsy Buchert of Mint Health nervous system, body composition and detoxification. The program is open to men and women who are looking for more answers to make the best of their health, vitality and future. Functional medicine is individually tailored medicine. It deals with primary prevention and underlying causes of chronic disease rather than simply removing or masking symptoms once they arise. With an emphasis on true healing, treatment of the person rather than a disease, and a partnership of joint responsibility between doctor and patient, functional medicine embraces the most current science in diagnosing early abnormalities that eventually lead to chronic illness. In the program, participants will learn how to resolve stubborn health issues such as belly fat, poor digestion, hormone imbalance, fatigue and stress, in a community approach with a group setting, in the office and an online forum.

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isa King, licensed massage therapist and owner of Rejuve Therapeutic Massage, has added percussor therapy sessions to her list of service offerings. Used to help with tight and painful areas of the body, increase circulation and relieve pain, percussor therapy sessions are quick and allow the client to remain clothed. Using a specialized tool, percussor therapy can specifically target trigger points, temporomandibular joint disorders, cranialsacral, soft tissue repair, athletic pre-performance and post-exercise muscle soreness, and general muscle tension and tightness. Location: 1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste. A, Baton Rouge. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 225-7151065 or visit RejuveMassageBR.com. See ad, page 7.

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Young Adult Insomnia Linked to Chronic Pain

esearch from the University of Groningen, in The Netherlands, has found that young adults between 19 and 22 years old that don’t sleep well may have more chronic pain later in life. The researchers followed 1,750 people for three years. About 50 percent of the participants that had sleep problems at the beginning of the study still had them at the end of the study. Roughly 38 percent of those reported chronic pain after three years. This compares to 14 percent of those that didn’t have sleep problems at the start of the research, but reported chronic pain at its conclusion. Overall, the study found that sleep problems were associated with more musculoskeletal pains, headaches and abdominal pain. The relationship occurred in both men and women, but was stronger among women.

Legumes Facilitate Weight Loss

review of 21 clinical trials has found that just one daily serving of legumes can facilitate an average drop of three-quarters of a pound over a sixweek period. Published in the journal Obesity, the research analyzed results from studies that tested a total of 940 men and women eating about three-quarters of a cup of beans, lentils, chickpeas and other legumes each day. The subjects reported feeling nearly one-third fuller on average after eating about 5.6 ounces of these foods with their meals, compared with a control group’s diet. These beneficial legumes may also reduce body fat percentages. According to senior study author and physician John Sievenpiper, Ph.D., of St. Michael’s Hospital’s Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center and the University of Toronto, “Ninety percent of weight-loss diets fail, resulting in weight regain, which may be due in part to hunger and food cravings. Knowing which foods make people feel fuller longer may help them lose weight and keep it off.”

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Aromatherapy Soothes Allergies

esearch from Korea’s Chung-Ang University has found that inhaling aromatherapy infusions comprising a combination of sandalwood, frankincense and ravensara for five minutes twice daily significantly reduces symptoms of allergies after seven days. The researchers tested 54 men and women, half of which were tested using a placebo of almond oil. Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) results were both significantly lower in the aromatherapy group. TNSS scores decreased by more than half and RQLQ scores decreased by more than 60 percent. Scores for fatigue and sleep quality also improved in the aromatherapy group. “These findings indicate that inhalation of certain aromatherapy oils help relieve perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, improve rhinitis-specific quality of life and reduce fatigue in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis,” Chung-Ang University’s Seo Yeon Choi and Kyungsook Park explain in their paper.

Prenatal Sun Exposure Lowers Asthma Risk

esearch has shown that children with mothers that live in sunnier locations during their second trimester are significantly less likely to have asthma than other children. A consortium of researchers from the University of Kansas, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data from both hospitals and national surveys to determine sunlight exposure for the mothers. Increased exposure to sunlight increases levels of natural vitamin D. “We’re not looking at sunny places versus non-sunny places,” clarifies David Slusky, a University of Kansas assistant professor of economics. “We looked at the relative differences of the level of sunlight at a particular place at a particular time of year.”

Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit

elaying kindergarten enrollment for one year shows significant mental health benefits for children, according to a Stanford University study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Reviewing results from a mental health survey completed by more than 35,000 Danish parents, the researchers saw that youngsters held back from kindergarten for as little as one year showed a 73 percent reduction in inattentiveness and hyperactivity for an average child at age 11, compared to children enrolled the year earlier. Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to selfregulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school. “This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills. The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

Grape Juice Boosts Memory and Driving Skills

esearch from the UK University of Leeds has confirmed that drinking just one glass of grape juice a day increases spatial memory and driving abilities. The researchers attribute the brain boosting benefits to the polyphenols in the grapes. The study followed 25 healthy mothers between the ages of 40 and 50. Each had young children and worked more than 30 hours a week. The mothers drank 12 ounces of Concord grape juice every day for 12 weeks and had their driving skills tested before and after the study period using a computer simulator. Louise Dye, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Leeds and senior author of the study, notes, “This research is very promising, as it suggests that the cognitive benefits associated with Concord grape juice are not exclusive to adults with early memory decline. We saw these benefits even after the grape juice was no longer being consumed, suggesting a long-term effect of dietary flavonoids.”

Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections

study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014. The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection. The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

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Show Stopper

Circuses Cease Exotic Animal Acts The Ringling Brothers Circus made good on a promise to retire their last contingent of performing elephants to the Center for Elephant Conservation, in Polk City, Florida, with the last such show streamed worldwide in May. While Ringling will retain the services of tigers, lions, leopards, horses, camels, dogs and kangaroos, the Mexican Congress has voted to prohibit exotic animals under big tops across their country. That means no more tigers jumping through hoops, elephants used as props or monkeys dressed in tiny outfits. The bill requires circuses to report the wildlife they own, which would then be made available to interested zoos. Source: The New York Times

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Fiction Readers Have More Empathy The love of books may begin at any age, but for most, it starts in childhood. Now, scientists are studying the effects of reading on the brain with MRIs, polls, surveys and experiments. The results indicate that readers of fiction are more empathetic toward others. By engaging with a story, they are temporarily placing themselves in a character’s shoes, thus fostering empathy in real life, and literary reading amplifies this effect. According to a Stanford University study, reading a challenging book also helps us become smarter, as well as more empathetic. By attempting to tackle harder books, we create new connections in our minds that we might not have done otherwise. Neuroscientist Bob Dougherty remarks, “The right patterns of ink on a page can create vivid mental imagery and instill powerful emotions.” David Comer Kidd, author of another related study, observes, “Like opening a window to let fresh air into our home, literature opens up our minds to the myriad ideas that we wouldn’t be able to experience on our own. We can pause to analyze the experiences depicted as if they were our own, expanding our experience of the world.”

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Low-Cost Jewelry May Harbor Cadmium In recent years, the European Commission has banned cadmium in all jewelry sold in Europe, but those shopping for low-cost jewelry in North America from popular fashion chains may be wearing products made with cadmium, a heavy metal that can be particularly toxic for kids. There are no known risks for people that wear contaminated jewelry, but swallowing or chewing on a piece containing high concentrations of the toxic metal could allow it to seep into the body. James Van Loon, director of risk management at Health Canada’s consumer product safety branch, says that children’s bodies more readily absorb the toxic metal, and because they are more likely to put things in their mouths, jewelry that is marketed to those under 15 should contain virtually no cadmium. Dr. Gérald Zagury, who performed tests and has published several studies on heavy metals in jewelry, says one sample contained the highest amount of cadmium ever reported in Canada for such a product. “It’s pretty close to pure cadmium,” he says. According to Health Canada, cadmium is cheap and melts at a lower point than more commonly used zinc, lowering energy costs for product makers. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, cadmium is a known carcinogen that can also lead to kidney failure, bone loss and other complications in those that are chronically exposed over time. Source: EWG.org

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Lose Weight & Get Healthy with The Mom Whisperer by Elisa Smith

henoa Farrell wasn’t always the healthy woman she is today. A few years ago, at the age of 39, she finally reached her breaking point. “I was sick and tired of being sick and tired,” she says. Chronic gallbladder issues had landed her in the hospital and she lacked the energy to be the wife and mother she wanted to be. “I knew my health issues were primarily diet and lifestyle related,” she says. So she decided to do something about it—not only for herself, but for her family—and enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s health coaching program. Upon her graduation four years ago, Farrell, who resided in Houston at the time, founded Feel Good Mama, a health and nutrition coaching business. She moved her business to Baton Rouge a year ago, following her husband’s job relocation. Farrell, known as “the Mom Whisperer” by her clients, believes that it’s imperative for every mom “to create health for herself, then she can overflow that health to the rest of her family.” She is concerned with national rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer, which research indicates are avoidable

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to a large degree simply by making better health choices. Toward that end, Farrell leads monthly meal planning workshops at Whole Foods Market, in Baton Rouge. Attendees at the 90-minute classes learn various ways to incorporate healthy foods into their diets, and leave each session fully equipped with shopping list and recipes. Her June workshop theme, “How to Save Money on Vacation,” featured tips including travel apps for healthy places to eat, how to pack healthy wraps, and choosing accommodations that include a kitchen for preparing affordable healthy meals. “Vacations are for indulging,” says Farrell, “but why not indulge in experiences instead of food?” While some nutrition coaches teach only what works for them personally, Farrell believes in bio-individuality, and that keeping a food diary is invaluable to identify triggers for emotional eating and responses to foods. She offers threeand six-month individual programs, and plans to soon begin offering group programs, “I want to make healthy eating as affordable and accessible as possible, and the group dynamic has proven to be very effective.”

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In September, she will begin offering a five-week parent/child course. Farrell believes that teaching healthy eating habits to children, along with a parent, enhances the program’s effectiveness. Also a certified master gardener, which she describes as her second passion, Farrell is the volunteer gardener for Glasgow Middle School, which her daughter attends. A big fan of The Edible Schoolyard Project, based in Berkeley, California, whose mission is “to create and sustain an organic garden and landscape that is wholly integrated into the school’s curriculum, culture, and food program,” Farrell recently attended training and hopes to bring the program’s principles to Baton Rouge. “It’s so much easier to learn healthy habits at an early age than to be forced to make changes due to health issues later on,” says Farrell. “I’ve been ‘in the trenches,’ which is why I’m so passionate about this work. Being a nutrition coach is not just my job; it’s my mission.” For more information or to schedule a free consultation, visit FeelGoodMama. com or call 832-654-7753. See ad, page 18.

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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence. Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog. Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.”

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This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

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Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills. Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine. Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths

14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation. Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

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A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas. If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts. Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs. Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy). For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

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Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to the hungry.

The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S. Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship. Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel. “Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.” Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children. “Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.” Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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With the help of specially designed machines and software, microscopic salt particles one to five microns in size are circulated through the air to be deeply inhaled. As a natural anti-inflammatory agent, salt helps reduce swelling of throat tissues and nasal passages, making breathing easier for individuals suffering from such respiratory ailments as allergies, asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis. “True halotherapy is based on using 99 percent pure sodium chloride in the halogenerator,” says Leo Tonkin, co-founder of the Salt Therapy Association, in Boca Raton, Florida. “Dead Sea, Himalayan or other salts can be used as décor.” “My husband, Gary, had three sinus surgeries before he discovered a salt room during a trip to London and had a eureka moment,” relates Ellen Patrick, owner of four Breathe Easy salt rooms in New York City and nearby Westchester County. “A client’s 4-year-old son tells Mom when he needs a treatment to ‘make his nose work better,’” reports Lisa Cobb, owner of Luxury on Lovers, in Dallas,

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Juracsik remarks, “The best success I’ve seen is with respiratory ailments like bronchitis and pneumonia. We don’t need a new, fancy pill for every illness. Salt is historically proven to be a natural and effective way to improve respiratory health.” Options go beyond basic treatments. “Meditating in the salt room allows double relaxation,” comments Patrick. “Salty yoga is one of my favorite therapies because clients can exercise and breathe easier at the same time. Another option comprises a sound bath, during which crystal bowl music creates a vibration similar to piano notes to quiet and focus the mind during a salt session.” Salt treatments can be experienced regularly, seasonally or as needed. For those free of respiratory issues, a salt room visit provides a refreshing way to relax, sit, chill and breathe. Patrick views it as a form of stress management to increase well-being. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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ven mainstream media have picked up on the many physical and mental benefits of walking, including weight loss, reduced stress, increased energy and better sleep, and that’s only the beginning. These additional compelling effects may well catalyze us to consistently step out for a daily walk, understanding that cumulative steps count, too. For more inspiration, check

out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics. Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking. “Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of

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conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago. He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men. “They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions. Outside, they are looking where they are going, looking at nature, other people—the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says.

He shares ideas with the public and other therapists at WalkAndTalk.com to maximize the benefits. He sees moving the body forward along a path as a metaphor for moving forward in life. Adds Habash, “We believe that engaging in health should be simple and fun, like putting one foot in front of the other at every opportunity.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,” says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon. Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.

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Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest. “Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.” Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem. If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them.

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“After young robins, scrub jays, crows and owls leave the nest, they typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.” In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving. A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.” Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn. Inbetween, the nest may look abandoned. “Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.” A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar. Opossums are dramatic actors. When

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cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies. “If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash. Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.” For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away. Running kicks in its prey drive.” Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through

Wildlife Transport Tips If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock. Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children.

carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense. Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Yoga Nidra Dry Salt Class – 7pm. Enjoy an incredibly relaxing guided meditation while lying down. Enjoy the benefits of dry salt therapy with this yoga practice. With Anna Laura McKowen. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-2830520. Fleauxt.com.

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Power Breathing – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided breathing exercises in a dry salt therapy room to increase well-being and general health. With Jennifer Tucker, health coach. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

Breathe Easy Yoga – 9:30am. Yoga and breathing techniques alongside the many benefits of dry salt therapy. This class is open to students of all levels. Led by Julie Leiby. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Hormone Optimization and Health – 5:30pm. Join Dr. Buchert, OB/GYN and Hormone Specialist, to learn what really works for permanent weight loss, hormone optimization, and youthful health. Call to reserve spot. Nutritious snacks available. Free. Mint Health in Woman’s Hospital Office Building, Ste 401, 500 Rue de la Vie, Baton Rouge. 225-2501025. MyMintHealth.com/Events. Yoga Nidra Dry Salt Class – 7pm. Enjoy an incredibly relaxing guided meditation while lying down. Enjoy the benefits of dry salt therapy with this yoga practice. With Anna Laura McKowen. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-2830520. Fleauxt.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Open Mic Poetry and Music – 7-9pm. Enjoy musical performances and original poetry in our coffeehouse atmosphere. Call early to reserve your 5- minute spot to perform. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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salt therapy. This class is open to students of all levels. Led by Julie Leiby. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Family Meal Prep Class – 10-11:30am. Chenoa Farrell, health coach of Feel Good Mama, will teach how prepare 3-day meals in less than an hour. She will demonstrate home-tested skills and tips for eating organic, and how to make the most of your time in the kitchen. $6. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. WFMBTR. Eventbrite.com. Natural Awakenings and Whole Foods Health Fair – 10am-2pm. A chance to meet local health professionals in the community. Join us for all things related to health and wellness. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Hormone Optimization and Health – 5:30pm. Join Dr. Buchert, OB/GYN and Hormone Specialist, to learn what really works for permanent weight loss, hormone optimization, and youthful health. Call to reserve spot. Nutritious snacks available. Free. Mint Health in Woman’s Hospital Office Building, Ste 401, 500 Rue de la Vie, Baton Rouge. 225-2501025. MyMintHealth.com/Events.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Beer Club – 6:30-8:30pm. Grab some friends and come enjoy hand-selected beers paired with small plates. Space is limited. Reserve a spot today. $15. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. WFMBTR.Eventbrite.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Power Breathing – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided breathing exercises in a dry salt therapy room to increase well-being and general health. With Jennifer Tucker, health coach. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

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The Truth about Recycling – 2:30-3:30pm. Join Susan Hamilton, Director of the Baton Rouge Recycling Office, to learn more about the complexities of recycling, an activity that has become routine in many households. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Meditation for Stress Relief and Emotional Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Emotional wounds and stress if left untreated may lead to physical and psychological ailments. Learn how to heal the emotional body. Free. Yoga Bliss, 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-448-3288.

Happy Hour Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Take time to refuel and refresh. Drink from our well of tranquility through periods of silence, breath work, guided meditation and the sounds of Tibetan bowls. With Alix Eerie. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Introduction to Pranic Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Discover how the energy around your body affects you physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually. Learn how to use Prana to accelerate your body’s ability to heal itself. Free. Yoga Bliss, 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-448-3288.

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Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Come join us for an evening of renewal and experience. Start with light energetic exercises, then meditation, followed by trained, experienced Pranic healers sharing their healing abilities. Free. Indigo Spiritual Center, 609 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-407-9025.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Breathe Easy Yoga – 9:30am. Yoga and breathing techniques alongside the many benefits of dry

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Parabola Discussion – 6-7:30pm. Join us for a discussion of Parabola, a quarterly journal that explores themes of humanity from a wide variety of spiritual traditions. Donation monthly $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Power Breathing – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided breathing exercises in a dry salt therapy room to increase well-being and general health. With Jennifer Tucker, health coach. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

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Family Meal Prep Class – 10-11:30am. Chenoa Farrell, health coach of Feel Good Mama, will teach how prepare 3-day meals in less than an hour. She will demonstrate home-tested skills and tips for eating organic, and how to make the most of your time in the kitchen. $6. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. WFMBTR. Eventbrite.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Detox Detective – 9am-5pm. Daystar Way presents Stacey Kimbrell, Certified Natural Health Professional, who will expose the hidden chemicals in everyday products. Attendees receive a copy of Kimbrell’s latest book. $70. Baton Rouge Marriott, 5500 Hilton Ave, Baton Rouge. LivingBalance. Eventbrite.com.

ongoingevents wednesday sunday Sacred Circle: Matters of the Heart – 5-6pm. Time for introspection and inter-religious experience for those yearning to unite through prayer, chanting, inspirational readings and silence. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

monday Morning Yoga: A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. MonFri. Wake up the body, mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Alix Eerie. $8/class, 7 classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. 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. With Valerie Flynn-Wintz. Sponsored by Cancer Services. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. Begin the process of changing one’s mind and perception with the aim of removing the blocks to the awareness of love’s presence. Facilitated by Nic Ourso. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

tuesday Transformation Tuesday – 10am-6pm. Want to take on a holistic approach to haircare? Free your hair out of toxins and into OWay (Organic Way). $10 off color services. Cosi Bella Hair Studio, 240 Laurel St, Ste 201, Baton Rouge. 225-412-4440. Power Breathing – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided breathing exercises in a dry salt therapy room to increase well-being and general health. With Jennifer Tucker, health coach. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com. Oneness Blessing and Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. he Oneness Blessing, a Divine energy transfer, promotes experiences of inner peace, harmony, Oneness, and unconditional love. By Donation, The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 504-723-5472. PhysIQ Weight Management: Life Style Change – 7-8pm. Presentation on scientifically backed, natural and wellness products. Learn how LifeVantage can be a part of a lifestyle change. Free. The Station Bar & Grill, 4608 Bennington Avenue, Baton Rouge. 225-773-8548.

Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath, Sauna Therapy and chair massages for only $15/service (a savings of $10). Enjoy a complimentary wellness drink during the service. The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-229-6107. Group Meditation – 5-6pm. Experience several different meditation techniques to ease stress and tension, and improve concentration. $5 donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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friday Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 8:3010:30am. Made possible by 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.

saturday 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. Creative Kids Studio – 10:30am-12:30pm. Children up to age 13 will be assisted as they create a painting of their choice on 8x10 canvas. Choice of acrylic or washable paint. Must Pre-register. $10 (multiple child discount available). Source Connect, 4606 Jones Creek Road, Ste 110, Baton Rouge. 318-510-8582.

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Robert W. Smith DC, DABCI 4137 S. Sherwood Forest, Ste 110, Baton Rouge 225-291-2626 • SpineSmith.com Wellness care with a Chiropractic Internist involves more than the nerves of the spine. It is also about what goes in your body – and using the epigenetic factor associated with dietary and nutrition for health. Your health challenges will have a partner to prioritize and set attainable goals to achieve results.

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Agnes & Dora is a women’s clothing business that focuses on comfort and fashion-forward trends, designed to fit every shape, age and style. Agnes & Dora represents the yin and yang of a woman for complete balance and confidence in how they look, feel, work and play. Call to schedule a pop-up boutique in your home or business. See ad, page 5.

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Shamyra Howard, LCSW 4845 Jamestown Ave, Ste 205 225-366-7472 ConquestCounseling.com Specializing in sexuality and relationship therapy with individuals and couples, including those who are LGBTQIA. Conquest Counseling is a nonmonogamous and BDSM/Kinkfriendly practice that offers assistance for persons who may have anxiety, stress or depression related to any type of relationship or stressful life event. See ad, page 23.

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The health and well-being of our patients is our number one priority. That is why we listen to your concerns, and then ensure that you get the results you want. We always stay on top of the latest technology in order to provide our patients with the cutting-edge, highest quality care available. See ad, page 2.

EDUCATION MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

10525 Plaza Americana Dr, Baton Rouge 225-570-4297 MTCBR.com Medical Training College offers a variety of programs that equip tomorrows professionals for exciting careers in the medical Medical Training and massage therapy fields. A strong emphasis is placed on College academic excellence, professionalism, competence and accountability. Your success is our highest goal. We succeed because you do! See ad, page 31.

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Dangerous electromagnetic fields from cellular phones, towers, computers, Wi-Fi, microwaves and more cause discomfort, stress, weakened i m m u n i t y, p o o r b r a i n function, sleep disorders, and cancers. After 12 years of research in Quantum Molecular Medicine, we have found a new protective product EMF shield. Protect you and your family’s health! Visit Swiftfire.org today. See ad, page 11.

ESSENTIAL OILS COYOTE MOON CRYSTALS AND GIFTS 1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-344-4448 CoyoteMoonBR.com

We have single oils, combinations of oils and organic oils, as well as carrier oils and creams for cosmetics. Lovely diffusers will fill your room with fragrant healing. See ad, page 15.

DAYSTAR WAY, LLC

Jeannie Causey, LPN, CNHP, YL #1265021 225-572-3376 GetOiling.com/Daystarway Learn to improve your health/ wellness by using therapeuticgrade YL Essential Oils and prayer. YL Essential Oils respect the sensitive methods required to preserve the oil’s therapeutic integrity without preservatives or additives. Nutritional scans are available for determining nutritional supplementation needs. Ask how to get one for free. See ad, page 15.

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Young Living Distributor #1253105 225-347-4442 YLDist.com/TeamLoveOils Young Living Essential Oils and products, Raindrop Technique, Zyto Compass Reading and local seminars on healthy living held the third Tuesday of each month. Find out about the health benefits of Young Living, inquire about getting a wholesale membership or start a business. Share essential oils with others and make money. See ad, page 15.

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Join me in a journey to reinvent your wellness routine and restore your health the safe, natural way. Let’s use my AromaTouch Technique certification to help you relax and restore your feeling of overall wellness. Classes and individual or group consultations available. See ad, page 20.

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HAIR SALON COSI BELLA HAIR STUDIO

240 Laurel St, Ste 201, Baton Rouge 225-412-4440 CosiBellaStudio.com At Cosi Bella Hair Studio, we immerse our clients in a multisensorial, non-toxic salon experience with active botanicals and pure essential oils. Organic Way (OWAY ) is the world’s first professional organic hair color, care and styling line with biodynamic, organic and fair trade ingredients. Join us for an invigorating “head-spa” experience. See ad, page 20.

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Live. Love. Day Spa, home of the ‘Ouchless Brazilian’ offers full body waxing, Fake Bake Spray Tanning, lash and brow tinting, Vajacials, Facials, Peels, Back facials and spa parties. Every Wednesday is Wax it All off Wednesday- $48 Brazilians and 20% off all body waxing. All skincare products are eco friendly, vegan based, including our peels.

With a decade of experience, Travis has a passion to make you feel your best. Keeping integrity of your hair as a top priority, he uses Organic Colour Systems (OCS), which uses the maximum amount of certified organic ingredients. Products are ammonia-free and cruelty-free. Creating healthy hair and happy people!

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A Functional Nutrition Model of Health Care that can effectively s t o p s u ff e r i n g . D r. S m i t h specializes in identifying and correcting gut, metabolic, hormone and immune problems, naturally. Especially helpful for those who’ve been told, “your lab tests are normal” or those who are not satisfied with the current level of care they are getting.

FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS MINT HEALTH

500 Rue de la Vie, Ste 401, Baton Rouge 225-250-1025, ext 705 MyMintHealth.com Dr Buchert provides functional wellness for men and women, as well as OB/ GYN care with the “Mint Healthy” twist. Trained through the Institute for Functional Medicine, she helps clients achieve optimal health by getting to the root cause of dysfunction. You have access to standard medical care plus innovative tools of functional wellness to optimize hormones, re-balance metabolism, address nagging health concerns. Be the best you! See ad, page 5.

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Chenoa Farrell, Health Coach 225-800-7753 FeelGoodMama.com Are you struggling to maintain focus and balance in your life on your own? Feel Good Mama lends an ear and loves you up by giving you real tools to navigate the road ahead, wherever you are. We will get you where you want to be. See ad, page 18.

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225-772-9025 Jen@JenniferTFricke.com JenniferTFricke.com Jennifer T. Fricke, Empowerment and Awareness Guide, combines self-awareness, self-care and bioindividual clean eating to make health simple and create life changing results. You are one phone call away from creating the life you crave. It is time to shine!

HOLISTIC HEALTH FLEAUXT

Floatation & Dry Salt Therapy 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge 225-283-0520 Fleauxt.com FLEAUXT is an alternative health and wellness center offering a unique blend of complementary therapies. Conveniently located in Baton Rouge, we offer two salt rooms (one for adults and one for children) and two private ﬂoat rooms. FLEAUXT in for relaxation, stress relief, healing and rejuvenation. See ads, pages 13 and 19.

MASSAGE THERAPY BABETTE DEBARROS LMT, VODDER CDT

10562 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge 225-936-3740 BabetteMassage@gmail.com My mission is to be a conduit of Love, Light, Peace, Joy and Healing Energy. I specialize in Manual Lymph Drainage with e m p h a s i s o n Ly m p h e d e m a Therapy and Immune Dysfunction. I work heavily with the healing energy of essential oils. In addition, I offer Swedish massage, energy work and raindrop therapy.

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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 15.

Vienne Therapy is a therapeutic massage practice with over 12 y e a r s o f e x p e r i e n c e . We specialize in customized care at valuable rates so you can add the luxury of massage to your everyday lifestyle. We offer therapeutic, pregnancy, deep tissue and hot stone massages, as well as spa packages.

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REJUVE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Lisa King, LMT 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste A, Baton Rouge 225-715-1065 • RejuveMassageBR.com

O ff e r i n g r e j u v e n a t i n g a n d therapeutic massages, I customize each massage to the client’s specific needs, by using a variety of techniques including; hot stone, percussor, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy and Swedish. Ask me about the complimentary Himalayan Sea Salt foot scrub. I also specialize in Raindrop Therapy and prenatal. Located inside the Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge. See ad, page 7.

NATURAL DETOX BODYWORKS BY VICKIE

6509 Government St, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-927-3549 BodyworksBR.biz 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 18.

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KARIN NIELSEN, ND

ORGANIC BAKERY ROOM FOR DESSERT

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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 ads, pages 13 and 21.

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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 20.

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Sharnael Wolverton, ND 225-791-7696 Swiftfire.org

International Speaker and Author offering classes/consults in transforming dis-ease to EASE naturally through nutrition, aromatherapy, orthomolecular support, frequency, detoxing, emotional clearing, spiritual support, electric magnetic protection and other cutting edge modalities. Interested in educational classes for your church, business or requiring balance for your own personal health? Contact me. See ad, page 11.

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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 ads, pages 13 and 21.

WEDDINGS REV. STEVEN E. ADAMS

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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 23.

Ordained Spiritualist Minister and Certified Spiritual Healer offers beautiful, personalized wedding ceremonies that are based on your specific needs and wants. Each one is created just for you to resonate with your spiritual path. Other ministerial services offered as well. Please call or email to discuss how we can help manifest your very special event.

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Coyote Moon is a retail store offering all sorts of treasures to help you become healthy in body, mind and spirit. We stock wonderful books, relaxing music for meditation and yoga, gorgeous crystals, natural stones, sacred sage, Native American drums, Tibetan singing bowls, Kroeger Herb products and Shanti Kai ﬂower essence sprays. New items arrive weekly. See ad, page 15.

We are a yoga studio specializing in Bikram method hot yoga, taught by certified Bikram instructors. The Bikram series is designed to target the complete body and mind and stimulates every muscle, organ, gland and tissue in the body which offers the most complete workout available in the 90-minute class. See ad, page 7.

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2648 S Range Ave, Denham Springs 225-664-4005 SafeVoyageTattoo.com Safe Voyage Tattoo provides classic tattooing in a professional and sterile environment with an experienced artist. We offer vegan-friendly pigments. Please call or stop by the shop to set up your appointment for a consultation. We’re also happy to accept walk-in clientele, so stop in and get tattooed or pierced. See ad, page 7.

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7384 Highland Rd • 225-663-2381 5160 S Sherwood Forest Blvd 225-448-3288 YogaBlissBatonRouge.com With two convenient l o c a t i o n s , Yo g a Bliss offers Basics, Bliss Flow I & II, Slow Flow, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Primary Series, Ashtanga Flow, Yoga Therapy, Restorative/Slow Flow, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Bliss, Private and Group Lessons and more. Both studios offer a unique schedule and a wide array of membership choices from single drop-in classes to unlimited packages. See ad, page 6.

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MCKS Pranic Healing Weekend Workshops in Baton Rouge SUMMER EVENTS: Duane & Susan Anderson Holiday Inn Baton Rouge 4848 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge

MCKS PRANIC HEALING®—LEVEL I August 26, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., and August 27, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Duane & Susan Anderson Certified Pranic Healing Instructors who have directed Pranic Healing Centers in Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona.

In this experiential course, you’ll learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises on yourself and those around you. Topics include self healing; the 11 major chakras (not just 7); step-by-step protocols for common ailments; energetic hygiene; meditation to increase your healing power; distant healing techniques; and space cleansing to purify your home and workplace of negative energies. Prerequisite for all other Pranic Healing workshops.

MCKS ADVANCED PRANIC HEALING®—LEVEL II August 27, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., and August 28, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Using color prana is like going to a specialist instead of a general practitioner. You’ll learn how to utilize color prana for quicker, more effective healing. Topics include advanced color healing; advanced scanning to assess, interpret, and correct imbalances in the energy field patterns; powerful specialized healing techniques, including those that boost the immune system; high-level energetic methods of enhancing the body’s innate healing ability; instructive healing; and much more.

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Baton Rouge Marriott 5500 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge MCKS INNER TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIANITY REVEALED® September 23, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Learn the true meaning behind many of the symbols and rituals of Christianity. Learn the inner teachings behind Baptism by Fire, Water, Air and the Holy Spirit; how to access the Ark of the Covenant within you to connect with your Higher Self; the Trinity and the 3 Universal Aspects of God; the inner meaning of parables and stories from the Bible; decoding the Book of Revelation; and much more.

MCKS KRIYASHAKTI®

September 24, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - September 25, 2016, 6:00 p.m. Kriyashakti teaches you how to properly harness the power of your thoughts, subtle energies and your auric field to create a life of prosperity and success both materially, as well as spiritually. Learn powerful principles and “hands-on” techniques to disintegrate self-sabotaging thought forms and to create powerful prosperity thought forms; rewire your thinking with prosperity meditations; and learn about the Science of Tithing and Entitlement; and much more.

For More Information, Tuition Fees & Registration PranicHealing.com/Events (search Louisiana) Note- The prerequisite for Inner Christianity Revealed is Pranic Healing. The prerequisites for Kriyashakti are Pranic Healing & Advanced Pranic Healing.