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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.

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Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

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22 CELLULITE SHRINKERS Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs

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23 PRACTICE GRATITUDE and Change Your Life

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’ve always enjoyed listening to music, especially while driving. It seems like the perfect song always comes on the radio at just the right time. Often, I feel songs are written specifically for me, since I can somehow relate the lyrics to things going on in my life. About 10 years ago, while listening to 92.7 K-Love, I heard a song that really resonated with me. I was not familiar with the group or the name of the song; however, one line stood out: “This is your life. Are you who you want to be?” That was a lifechanging moment.

At the time, I was working as a sleep technologist for a local cardiology group, which required me to work long night shifts. My health wasn’t the best, as I relied on caffeine to stay awake at night, ate fast food because there was no time to cook and, ironically, I didn’t get much sleep of my own. I was exhausted and worn out, physically and mentally. A visit to the doctor revealed I had an autoimmune disease. I was sent home with two prescriptions and told to come back in six months. I was on the way home following that diagnosis when I heard the song. The very next day, I decided it was time to make the changes that would allow me to be who I wanted to be.

And so I ask you: are you who you want to be? If the answer is no, take time to look at the important areas in your life, such as your career and relationships, your spiritual, emotional and physical health. These areas are considered primary foods, those things that actually feed us. The food we put into our mouths is considered secondary food. Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, has said, “If you are not getting the primary food you need, eating all the food in the world won’t satisfy your hunger.” I agree 100 percent, and encourage you to read the article, “Powerful You,” by Judith Fertig, which discusses simple and rewarding ways to create the life you want by focusing on primary foods.

I never did fill those two prescriptions; nor did I return for that six-month checkup. The good news is that I am still alive and doing well! And for that, I am grateful. This is my life and I decide each day to be who I want to be. Do I always succeed? Absolutely not, and I am okay with that. It just motivates me to try harder the next day.

This month, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, why not use this time to reflect on what you are most thankful for? Personally, I am blessed beyond measure with a supportive family, a career I enjoy and good health. I am also incredibly grateful for all the supporters of Natural Awakenings, our wonderful advertisers and you, our readers. Every month we strive to be a blessing to you, to help you be who you want to be.

To a powerful you,

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Plexus Worldwide Highlights Pain Relief Products

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errie Crosby, senior ruby ambassador for Plexus Worldwide, will highlight the company’s all-natural, pain-relief product line from 7 to 8 p.m., November 4, at Big Mike’s Sports Bar & Grill, in Denham Springs, and from 7 to 8 p.m., November 18, at Portobello’s Italian Grill, in Baton Rouge.

When used together, the unique proprietary ingredient blends in Fast Relief Capsules and Fast Relief Pain Cream can provide comprehensive, synergisticv.1b relief from pain caused by inflammation such as headaches, body aches, neck and back or joint pain. Fast Relief Nerve Health Support is formulated with a combination of vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids that can provide symptomatic relief from pain caused by neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome or sciatica, while promoting the regeneration of damaged nerves by stimulating the nerve growth factor.

Location: 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs and 15440 George O’Neal Rd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call Crosby at 225-937-4657 or visit PlexusSlim.com/TCrosby. See ad, page 11.

Essential Oil Classes at Vicki B Beauty & Wellness

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icki B Beauty & Wellness, in Baton Rouge, will address the use of essential oils for common health concerns through a series of four classes offered this month. Attendees will learn about replacing common over-the-counter medications with essential oils with Medicine Cabinet Makeover at 2 p.m., November 8. A class on using oils to aid in healthy digestion will take place at 6:30 p.m., November 14, and again at 7 p.m., November 24.

Individuals interested in chakra balancing can attend Balance Chakras Using Essential Oils at 6 p.m., November 19. This class includes a Zyto Scan, which provides a personalized recommendation of essential oils for the body.

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n November 1, Biossage will move from its location on Christian Street to a new space at 11822 Justice Avenue, Unit A1, in Baton Rouge.massage Thefor Health studio, which specializes in helping to promote the body’s natural healing process through massage therapy, looks forward to offering the continued high level of care that it’s been known for.

Owner Andi Perry specializes in Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), a technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to remove water and inflammation from the body. It also assists in the removal of waste products, protein products and debris that accumulates in the body. MLD is used in the treatment of chronic and sports injuries, burns, acne, rosacea and lymphedema, as well as promoting the body’s ability to heal on its own.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 225-456-7577 or visit BiossageForLife.com. See ad, page 21.

Cost: Balance Chakras $10, other classes are free. Location: 10018 Mollylea Dr. For more information or to register (required), call 225-955-0177 or email Vicki@ Vicki-B.com. See ad, page 22.

Soul Food Products Now Available in Baton Rouge

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fter the success of her product line, Soul Food Owner Melissa LeBlanc recently expanded to the Greater Baton Rouge area. The unique soaps and skin care products are now available for purchase on the company’s website.

Soul Food products originated in Mandeville and quickly spread to the New Orleans area. Many of the products are made to order and all are handmade using high-quality, natural ingredients. All Soul Food products, with the exception of Mercy and Sea Kelp Detox Mask, come with the option of fragrance using a blend of essential oils.

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Genuinely Simple Launches a Healthy Living Blog

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aura Bellefontaine, owner of Genuinely Simple, will launch a blog featuring general information on healthy lifestyles, exercise and health transformations beginning this month. She is looking for guest bloggers to submit their personal health transformation stories to include in the blog.

A licensed massage therapist in three states, Bellefontaine is an active vegan and manages Genuinely Simple, a company she founded in order to spread a healthy living message. The company is known for its Comfrey Cream products, which are now available nationwide.

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he Center for Natural Healing, in Baton Rouge, will host a class to teach the science behind Quantum Reflexology (QR) from 6 to 8 p.m., November 14.

Tiffany Burton, a holistic health practitioner, will lead the class and discuss how QR can uncover hidden health problems that may have been overlooked by traditional health care providers. Participants will learn about the science of QR and how it is an important tool for bio-communication.

Cost: Free. Location: 149 Cora Dr. For more information or to register, call 225-927-9273 or visit CenterForNaturalHealing. org. See ad, page 17.

Health Coach Offers Immunity Boosting Tips

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ennifer Tucker, of Healthy N Grateful, will host a class offering parents tips and tricks to boost their family’s immune systems at Young Chef’s Academy from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., November 19.

A Certified Health Coach and graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Tucker believes that building the immune system provides a level of protection from all of the viruses and uncertainty that children and parents are exposed to in their everyday lives. “Being proactive and preventative goes a long way and helps to provide peace of mind,” says Tucker.

Cost: $20. Location: 7970 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. E, Baton Rouge. For more information, call Tucker at 225-772-9025 or visit HealthyNGrateful.com.

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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings.

While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings.

The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated.

However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin.

The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

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n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Selfassessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments.

A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Junk Piles

UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords.

Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history.

The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries.

Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.”

Saying No

Two Countries Buck the Mining Industry The governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica have successfully resisted demands by the gold mining industry, putting long-term environmental protection ahead of short-term financial gain. El Salvador stopped issuing gold mining permits several years ago, despite high gold prices and the contention by some that exporting gold was one of the country’s few chances to boost economic growth. The majority of its citizens obtain water from one large river system, the Lempa, and gold mining, which uses cyanide as a processing agent, invariably pollutes nearby rivers and watersheds.

The government of Costa Rica has said no to open-pit mining, one of the most environmentally destructive mining methods. Popular opposition surged in the wake of a major accident that led to the closure of the Canadianowned Bellavista open-pit gold mine.

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In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume.

For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades.

Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized.

Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.

Following the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution.

According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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Cash Mobs

Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses

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Golden Years

Senior Roommate Service Combats Loneliness AARP, Inc., estimates that about 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. With longer and healthier life expectancies, many are divorced or widowed and need roommates to have company and chat with; to share living costs and chores; and for emotional support.

Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.”

For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.

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Time Is Money, So Bank It Time banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency.

Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumbing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise.

Time banking works for groups, too. Organizations, agencies, churches and businesses can all become members of TimeBanks USA, formed in 1995, and contribute time, energies, skills and resources.

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productspotlight Reduce Cleaning Time and Cost with Chemical-Free Norwex Products

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orwex Independent Sales Consultant Tracy Peer is a woman on a mission, one she shares with Norwex, the global company whose products she is passionate about. That mission is to improve the quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes. “I was always reading about some other ingredient in cleaning products causing disruptions in the body,” says Peer. “With a high incidence of cancer in my family, I decided to do everything possible to reduce the risk for my children. Norwex offers an easy,

affordable method for doing that.”

Now in its 20th year, the Norwegian company began with one little cloth designed to clean effectively using only water. “I didn’t believe it would work,” admits Peer, “until I tried it myself and it proved to be true.”

Norwex products can reduce household cleaning costs by up to 90 percent and reduce cleaning time by 75 percent or more. “Most cleaning products simply spread dirt around while depositing harmful chemicals,” explains Peer. “Norwex products truly

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eliminate dirt and dust, leaving nothing but a clean surface. For countertops, floors, windows, bathroom surfaces, even laundry, Norwex offers safe, effective and affordable cleaning solutions.”

The company also offers a line of personal products. “Our skin is the body’s largest organ,” explains Peer.

“It’s important to never put anything on our bodies that we wouldn’t put in our bodies.” Peer adds that Norwex has a line of body cloths that are effective at removing all traces of makeup, even eye makeup and mascara using only water.

Norwex’s new products offer customers the opportunity to reduce the use of toxic plastics. They include stainless steel drinking straws, silicone lids for food storage containers and quick cooking or reheating, and snack and sandwich bags for school lunches. All products come with a 60-day money back guarantee and a two-year warranty on microfiber products.

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Cypress Dental Offers a Total Health Approach to Dentistry

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t’s been said that the eyes are the window to the soul but according to Cypress Dental’s Dr. Kurt LeJeune, it is the mouth that is often the window to the body’s overall health. “Many diseases manifest as oral issues,” says LeJeune. “That’s why each of our patients receives a comprehensive exam to determine not only the state of their oral health but their overall health as well. Beautiful smiles are just the beginning of what we do.”

The Jennings native and graduate of the LSU School of Dentistry is certified in a number of dental techniques, including cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, temporomandibular dysfunction and head, neck and facial pain. He is also certified in the placement of non-titanium, Z System dental implants. Dental implants offer an alternative to fixed bridge and dentures and, unlike the more common two-component titanium implants, zirconium implants consist of a single component, making them easier to keep clean, less visible and a safer alternative for people with allergy issues.

Among LeJeune’s certifications is one established by Dr. Bob Marshall for the process of metal amalgam removal.

“Many patients come to Cypress Dental specifically to have their old metal fillings replaced with composite resins

and we follow Dr. Marshall’s protocol because it is the most stringent,” notes LeJeune, who is one of only a handful of dentists in the United States to receive this certification. “In addition to a number of safeguards designed to protect the patient’s health throughout the removal process, this protocol uses a laser to disinfect the tooth prior to refilling. The laser kills 99.9 percent of bacteria, resulting in a better bond and less sensitivity.”

One of the reported symptoms of heavy metal toxicity is fatigue, yet LeJeune finds that many patients who come to Cypress Dental to have their metal fillings removed due to fatigue also suffer from sleep apnea. As one of the first dentists in Louisiana trained to diagnose and treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea, LeJeune recognizes the symptoms and works closely with patients’ physicians to resolve the issue. He is a founding member of the Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea, a member of the American Treating Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and he has earned his Diplomate certification in Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Craniofacial Pain.

“If sleep apnea is suspected, we strongly recommend a home sleep

study, with the results read by a boardcertified sleep physician,” says LeJeune.

He stresses the importance of treating the condition, noting that the long-term consequences of the condition go well beyond the chronic tiredness associated with insomnia and snoring. Sleep apnea is linked to serious health conditions including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke. “Following a diagnosis, we reach out to the patient’s physician to design a course of treatment that might include a specialized dental appliance from us and dietary and pharmaceutical intervention prescribed by the physician.”

Patients also come to Cypress Dental due to jaw issues such as clicking, popping, locking and/or pain or swelling in the jaw area, all possible symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMD. As a Fellow in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, LeJeune is trained to recognize the signs of TMD, and uses state-of-the-art therapies to address the underlying cause.

LeJeune is a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and is certified in the use and placement of Botox and dermal fillers. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, the East Baton Rouge Parish Dental Association, Dental Sleep Masters and the Academy of General Family Dentistry.

LeJeune says he has pursued his many certifications for one reason: so that he is able to provide his patients the best opportunity to allow the body to heal on its own. “It’s not enough to address symptoms while ignoring their underlying cause,” he maintains. “Our total body approach to dentistry is designed to work closely with our patients and their physicians if warranted to bring them to total health.”

Cypress Dental is located at 3138 McIlhenny Dr. in Baton Rouge. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 225-248-8400 or visit CypressDental.com. See ad, page 2.

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

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As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

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Powerful You! Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance.

“That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer.

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.”

Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

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After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

Take a Stand

Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

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First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional Health

Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub.

For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able

to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet.

Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships

Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

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Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke

capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist.

Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving.

It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-tobe-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating.

“You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

Spirituality

Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You

Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain.

The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love.

“When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.”

He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. ~Tecumseh

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“Sleep is never a waste of time if it’s helpful.” ~ Dr. Michael Breus

Midday Pick-Me-Up Well-Planned Naps Boost Brainpower

by Lane Vail

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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com.

“It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at night-

time,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump.

Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap.

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If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. ~Oprah Winfrey

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“Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

Be a Better Napper

A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle.

Here are other practical tips.

Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.

Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein.

Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy.

Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid

straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus.

Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.

Napping at Work

While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical.

“We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.”

Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity.

Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time.

“You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.”

If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

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cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.

Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores.

We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,

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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet.

“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-

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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent.

1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.

Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier.

It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body.

1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.

Body Butter Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax

Combine all the ingredients in a heatresistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.

Basic Shampoo Yields 8 ounces If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils. ½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.

Eau de Cologne

Solid Perfume Yields 1 ounce Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are longlasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air.

1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender) In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely.

Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else.

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with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

Beauty Foods Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich 20

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads.

She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating

Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

Ongoing Cleansing

“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated

raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms.

Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite.

“These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

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Top 50 Beauty Detox Foods

by Kimberly Snyder These foods work to improve specific body areas while promoting whole-body wellness. Such plant-based foods also improve digestion and raise energy levels.

For Beautiful Skin Youthful Red bell peppers Coconut (fresh, milk, oil) Avocados Spinach

Arugula Onions Raw applecider vinegar Garlic Lemon

For Beautiful Hair

For a Beautiful Body Fluid body movement Broccoli Brussels sprouts Sesame seeds Romaine lettuce

Radiant Watercress Figs Sweet potatoes Cucumbers Acai

Pumpkin seeds Dulse (a type of seaweed) Carrots Radishes Nutritional yeast

Cellulite-free Fresh cilantro and parsley Buckwheat and oat groats (whole oats)

Soft Pineapple Almonds Walnuts Flaxseed

For Beautiful Eyes

Toned body Kale Hemp seeds Quinoa Millet Chia seeds

Unlined, wrinkle-free Pears Cabbage Turmeric Clear, blemish-free Fermented vegetables (e.g., sauerkraut)

Bright eyes Papaya Beets Blueberries Apples Eliminating dark circles and puffiness Celery Collard greens Asparagus Bananas

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Cellulite Shrinkers Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs

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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories.

While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible.

Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.

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As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits.

As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.

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Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide.

Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.

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Leg Lifts

Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana University-Bloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs.

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Lie on the floor on your side, placing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand.

Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.

Back Kicks

An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.

Squats

Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise.

If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite.

As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more.

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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, NOVEMBER 1 Walk to Cure Diabetes – 8:30am. Join the #BetterLife225 team to walk 2.5 miles to help cure diabetes.

Visit the team website to sign up, www2.jdrf.org/ goto/betterlife225. Free, donations encouraged.

Begin at Nicholson Dr. and Nicholson Dr. Extension.

Call Brittani for more information. 225-444-3776.

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Stress Reduction for Teachers – 1-2pm. In this short workshop, participants will practice basic research-based stress reduction techniques that have proven effective for millions of people. The workshop is designed for educators, but open to everyone.

With Teresa Buchanan. $20. One Heart Yoga, 2935 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-287-0617.

Healing on the Spiritual Path With Bruno Groening – 3pm. A lecture on the teachings of Bruno Groening, who stated God is the greatest physician.

Led by Austrian physician Margit Machacek, MD. Free. Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-751-2369.

Facing Fear With Yoga – 3-6pm. Everyone faces fear and many live in fear most of their lives. This workshop will explore how a simple yoga practice can help uncover, identify and release fear’s grip from the body, mind and heart. $25. Spiral Branch Yoga Studio, 121 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs.

225-664-7759. SpiralBranchYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Mo Warrior’s Yoga Class – 2-4pm. Men and women move together through this class to raise awareness and funds for research and development in the areas of men’s health. With Nick Ortego.

Donation only. Spiral Branch Yoga Studio. 121 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs. 225-664-7759.

SpiralBranchYoga.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 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, NOVEMBER 5 Lunch and Learn Documentary Series – 10:30am12:30pm. Our circle will be watching and discussing Bhutto, the first woman to lead a Muslim nation.

Bring your brown bag lunch. $5 suggested donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Women, Money and Taking Charge – 6:30-8pm.

Take a short quiz to discover your financial personality and learn steps you can take to relate to finances in a new and productive way. With Judith Sinclair, with LPL Financial. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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dom, wisdom, and truth. Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge. Free. 1-800-349-5197.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Lunch and Learn Documentary Series – 10:30am12:30pm. Our circle will be watching and discussing The Graduates, which focuses on the Latino dropout crisis. Bring your brown bag lunch. $5 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Safety Awareness Training – 6:30-8:30pm. Open Eyes Safety Training teaches non-violent techniques to respond effectively to dangerous situations like parking lots, carrying packages, children’s car seats, and more. Empower yourself with the confidence and knowledge to avoid being a victim. These tips may save your life. With Jeff and Kelly LeDuff. $50.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 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.

Spectral Spaces: The Imaginative Reality of Poetry – 10:30am-12:30pm. Explore the imaginative reality shared between poet and reader by studying how color, sound and dreams influence this shared experience. Develop new techniques to add meaning and depth through writing exercises. With Cynthia Toups. $25. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Make your Own Plant Strong Milk – 6:30pm.

Join our Healthy Eating Educator to learn how to make your own plant strong milks. Please call to reserve a spot. Registration required and limited to fifteen participants. $5. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-281-0452.

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.

Coyote Moon Open House – 10am-6pm. Stop by Coyote Moon for holiday gift ideas. We will have prizes, drawings, games and puzzles. Enter for a chance to win the grand prize, which will be held on Sunday at 4pm. Coyote Moon, 1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-344-4448. CoyoteMoonBr.com.

Seasonal Squash – 6:30pm. The Healthy Eating Educator at Whole Foods Market will teach different ways to enjoy in-season squash. Please call to reserve a spot. Registration required and limited to fifteen participants. $5. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-281-0452.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Health Harvest – 12-2pm. Join the staff at Whole Foods Market for food demonstrations throughout the store. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-281-0452.

Coyote Moon Open House – 10am-6pm. Stop by Coyote Moon for holiday gift ideas. We will have prizes, drawings, games and puzzles. Enter for a chance to win the grand prize, which will be held on Sunday at 4pm. Coyote Moon, 1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-344-4448. CoyoteMoonBr.com.

Medicine Cabinet Makeover – 2pm. In this class, learn how to make over your medicine cabinet and replace common over-the-counter medications with dōTERRA essential oils. Registration required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-955-0177.

Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

Ayur Beauty Workshop – 6-8pm. Participants will learn various skin types according to individual body types and simple, effective home remedies to restore balance and improve beauty and health. $75. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-383-1144.

AgameYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Quantum Reflexology – 6-8pm. Learn the science of quantum reflexology, how it is a key tool for bio-communication and how it can uncover hidden health problems that may have been overlooked by doctors. With Tiffany Burton. Free. Center for Natural Healing, 149 Cora Dr, Baton Rouge.

225-927-9273. CenterForNaturalHealing.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Yoga Nidra – 2-4pm. Yoga Nidra is a reclined meditation through which you are led into deep relaxation and integration. Breathing exercises, affirmations and visualization techniques will create a healing synthesis of mind, body and soul. With Dee Dee Poullard. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Community HU Song – 3:30-4:30pm. A simple spiritual exercise, singing HU, which draws us closer to a state of consciousness to the Divine Being. It is for those who desire spiritual love, free-

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Healthy Digestion Using Essential Oils – 6:30pm.

In this class, learn how dōTERRA essential oils can help support and ease digestion. Registration required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge.

225-955-0177. Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Coyote Moon Open House – 10am-6pm. Stop by Coyote Moon for holiday gift ideas. We will have prizes, drawings, games and puzzles. Enter for a chance to win the grand prize, which will be held on Sunday at 4pm. Coyote Moon, 1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-344-4448. CoyoteMoonBr.com.

Happy Healthier Holiday – 11am-1pm. Enjoy a nutritional class on how to be healthy and enjoy the holidays, taste treats, and great recipes to try. Accepting toys for donation to Toys for Tots or $5 donation. Body, Baby & Me, 7140 Antioch Rd, Ste 7120, Baton Rouge.

225-444-3776. BodyBabyMe.com/events.html.

Taste of the Season – 12-2pm. Sample food demos throughout Whole Foods Market featuring items from our holiday catering menu. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-281-0452.

Vegetarian Cooking Class – 5:30-8:30pm. Participants will learn hands-on, easy to follow plant-based vegetarian/vegan cooking for optimum health.

Recipes include Vegetable Curry, Lentil Soup, Ghee (clarified butter), Healthy Fritters, Flavored Rice, and Lentil-Rice Pancakes. $75. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-383-1144. AgameYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Coyote Moon Open House – 1-5pm. Stop by Coyote Moon for holiday gift ideas. We will have prizes, drawings, games and puzzles. Enter for a chance to win the grand prize, which will be held today at 4pm. Coyote Moon, 1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

225-344-4448. CoyoteMoonBr.com.

Drinking Together From the Well of Inspiration – 2-3:30pm. Based on a reading from the book of Genesis we will gather, women from all faiths, to explore common threads that bind us together as one, from generation to generation. With Rabbi Yael Levy. Suggested donation $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Food Bank Backpack Project – 10am-12pm. Volunteer with The Red Shoes to fill backpacks with milk, juice and nourishment for children in our area.

Let’s help ensure that children have food to eat on the weekends, when otherwise they might go hungry. No fee. 10600 Choctaw Drive. 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. Portobello’s Italian Grill, 15440 George O’Neal Rd. 225-937-4657.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Lunch and Learn Documentary Series – 10:30am12:30pm. Our circle will be watching and discussing The Graduates, which focuses on the Latino dropout crisis. Bring your brown bag lunch. $5 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Balance Chakras Using Essential Oils – 6pm. In this class, learn to balance chakras using dōTERRA essential oils. Registration includes a free Zyto Scan,

a personalized scan indicating which oils the body needs. Registration required as space is limited. $10.

Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-955-0177. Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 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.

Spectral Spaces: The Imaginative Reality of Poetry – 10:30am-12:30pm. Explore the imaginative reality shared between poet and reader by studying how color, sound and dreams influence this shared experience. Develop new techniques to add meaning and depth through writing exercises. With Cynthia Toups. $25. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

BP Oil Spill: Are Those Fish Safe to Eat? – 6-8pm.

Dr. Andy Nyman, wetlands ecologist at LSU Renewable Natural Resource and Dr. Chris Green, fish physiologist at LSU Aquaculture Research Facility, will present research to help understand the toxic effects of oil spills. Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Delectable Dinner Series: Plant Strong Thanksgiving – 6:30pm. Learn how to create a delicious and healthy holiday plant strong food spread. Please call to reserve a spot. Registration required and limited to fifteen participants. $15. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-281-0452.

Sweet Dreams Fall Fiesta – 6:30-8pm. Volunteer to participate and plan a fall fiesta for women and children, complete with games, crafts and treats. Register and we will coordinate this special evening via email.

Women only. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Lunations: New Moon Ritual – 6-7:3-pm. Tap into the cycle of the moon as a source for re-centering

and re-grounding. Gatherings include Christine Page’s Lunations meditation, discussion and water ritual, letting go of those things we no longer need.

With Lisa Bovenkamp. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Plant Strong Holiday Desserts – 6:30pm. Join the Whole Foods Market Healthy Eating Educator for some amazing plant strong holiday desserts.

Please call to reserve a spot. Registration required and limited to fifteen participants. $10. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

225-281-0452.

Healthy Digestion Using Essential Oils – 7pm.

In this class, learn how dōTERRA essential oils can help support and ease digestion. Registration required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge.

225-955-0177. Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Thanks Again Leftover Makeovers – 12-2pm.

Join Whole Foods Market for food demonstrations throughout the store sharing innovative ways to recreate Thanksgiving leftovers. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

225-281-0452.

plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Combating Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome – 9am-12pm and 3-6pm (2 sessions to choose from).

DaystarWay will host Master Sergeant Jess Johnson on the topic of PTSD and a way to obtain relief from its plaguing symptoms, naturally. $30/ Free for U.S. Military Veterans. West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N Westport Dr, Port Allen. 225-5723376. DaystarWay.com.

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Circuit Training Crunch Camp – 6-7pm. Through the 19th. Come dance away those stubborn belly pounds using circuit training in a new and high energy way! $45, equipment included. 7120 Antioch Rd, Baton Rouge. BodyBabyMe.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, 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 wellbeing, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford and Valerie FlynnWintz. $8/class, 7 classes/$48. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

Circuit Training Crunch Camp – 6-7pm. Through the 17th. Come dance away those stubborn belly pounds using circuit training in a new and high energy way! $45, equipment included. 7120 Antioch Rd, Baton Rouge. BodyBabyMe.com.

Exploring Alchemy – 6-7:30pm. Carl Jung realized that the alchemical experiments represented soul growth and a pattern of transformation in humans.

We will look within to break down old patterns, dissolve ego structures and embark on a powerful experiment of transformation. With Joan McCaskill. $40. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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

Participants will start walking at 6:15pm 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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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.

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

Participants will start walking at 6:15pm 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.

Red Stick Famers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at 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.

TheRedShoes.org.

Oneness Meditation and Deeksha Meeting – 6pm.

2nd and 4th Tues. A Community gathering that includes meditation, contemplation, sharing, and Deeksha, a practice used to quiet mind chatter, increase calmness and peace. All faiths welcomed. Donations accepted. 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 504723-5472. OnenessGulfCoast@gmail.com

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.

TheRedShoes.org.

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.

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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. Breada.org.

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.

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 and Valerie FlynnWintz. $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 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 – 6-8pm.

Participants will start walking at 6:15pm 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.

energy way! $45, equipment included. 7120 Antioch Rd, Baton Rouge. BodyBabyMe.com.

friday 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.

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.

Breada.org.

Circuit Training Crunch Camp – 6-7pm. Through the 21st. Come dance away those stubborn belly pounds using circuit training in a new and high

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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.

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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.

MASSAGE THERAPIST NEEDED – Holistic wellness center is seeking part-time LMTs with a positive attitude, flexible and healthy lifestyle.

Knowledge of myofascial, trigger point therapy and lymphatic system a plus. Training provided. Send resume to Andi.Biossage@gmail.com.

SALES MANAGER NEEDED – Natural Awakenings of Greater Baton Rouge is searching for a self-motivated Sales Manager with strong organizational skills, sales and computer/database experience. Flexible schedule with great earning potential. Email cover letter and resume to Publisher@ NABatonRouge.com. No phone calls, please.

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

sunday Sunday Sacred Circle: Matters of the Heart – 5-6pm. Nourish the spirit. A time of introspection, and inter-religious, ecumenical experience for those yearning to unite through prayer, chanting, inspirational readings and silence. With Dr. Francis Vanderwall. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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HAIR SALON SALON MISBAH

13367 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-761-4313 SalonMisbah.com We are proud to be a full service Green Salon since 2003. We specialize in organic hair coloring, offering a variety of 100% organic hair styling products, permanent hair straightening, organic silk smoothing and Keratin treatments, eyebrow threading and tinting, eyelash extensions, customized natural herbal facials, skin care products and organic sulfate free shampoos and conditioners.

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Vicki B Beauty & Wellness offers vegan and organic hair color, cut and styling services in an intimate studio setting. Vicki has been a hairstylist in Baton Rouge since 2001 while gaining knowledge from classes and hair shows around the globe. She is experienced in stage, film, runway and photo quality styles, as well as everyday wash and wear. See ad, page 22.

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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 31.

LIFE COACH CAROLEE LAFFOON, MBA, PE 225-302-7828 Carolee.Laffoon@gmail.com EmpowerYourTransition.com

A Certified Heal Your LifeÂŽ 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 6.

MANICURES & PEDICURES FAYE JONES

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We have Certified Natural Medicine Doctors on staff who help with safe detoxification, customized nutrition plans, personal wellness and selfhealing techniques. Our mission is to train and support you with scientifically proven safe and effective programs for health and well-being. We want you to thrive and flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. See ad, page 17.

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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 9.

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 17.

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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 22.

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 12.

WEIGHT LOSS SOZA CLINIC

17534 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste B2, Prairieville 225-819-3743 Discover a new lifestyle with Soza, where we empower our clients through education. Our program contains no prepackaged foods. We are focused on real food with real results. If you are interested in a fast, safe, effective weight loss solution, contact us for your free consultation today!

WELLNESS CENTER BODY, BABY & ME

7140 Antioch Rd, Ste 7120, Baton Rouge 225-444-3776 BodyBabyMe.com Brittani Williams, owner of It’s Not a Piece of Cake Nutritional Coaching, and Elizabeth Unaeze, owner of Body, Baby & Me Fitness, provide fitness classes, nutritional coaching programs, seminars, group outings and more. Using their knowledge of nutrition and fitness, Brittani and Elizabeth are committed to helping people at all stages of life to live healthier lives.

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 9.

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WELLNESS SPA THE SANCTUARY

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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YOGA AGAME YOGA & MEDITATION CENTER 635 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge 225-343-1144 AgameYoga.com

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We are happy to be the first studio dedicated solely to the practice of yoga in Denham Springs and Livingston Parish.

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