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hen I was a child, my family had a holiday ritual. Sometime during the first week of December, we’d load up the car and head out in search of the perfect Christmas tree, everyone full of Christmas cheer, singing carols along the way. Once we arrived at the tree lot, my mom had to inspect every single tree to make sure we purchased the very best one. My dad’s job was to stand up each tree, shake it to make the branches settle and turn it several times to see if there were any bald spots. After repeating this process several times, Mom and Dad would start to bicker. It didn’t matter to Dad what the tree looked like, but Mom had to have the perfect one. And Mom would always win!

As an adult, I had every intention of continuing my family’s tradition. My first Christmas being married, I was really excited to finally have the opportunity to pick out my own perfect Christmas tree. My husband, Curtis, and I drove to the tree lot, and I had him pick up each tree, shake and turn it to make sure there were no bald spots. After about the tenth tree, I could see that he was getting irritated (this was the part of the tradition I did not want to repeat), so, I decided on the first tree we’d seen, which had the best shape, no bald spots and was over seven feet tall—the perfect size for our living room. I asked Curtis to have a little bit of the trunk trimmed to make it easier to fit in the stand, while I went to the parking lot to get the truck.

When we arrived home, I eagerly ran inside to get the space ready, while he stayed outside putting the tree in the stand. But moments later as I opened the door to guide him in, my heart sank. The tall, beautiful tree I’d selected was now the same height as me—a whopping five feet tall! I immediately burst into tears.

More than two feet had been “trimmed” from the trunk. My perfect tree was perfect no more.

We often have unrealistic expectations for the holidays, wanting everything to be as picture-perfect as the scenes we know from movies and glossy magazines, forgetting that those scenes have been carefully staged. That striving for perfection can make us feel stressed instead of joyful, so in this issue, we’re offering a little help. We can’t help with the tree, but we have some great gift ideas. Check out our Conscious Giving Guide, where local businesses are offering some amazing discounts on products and services, with deals so good, you can treat yourself too!

As for my wish for the perfect Christmas tree, on our third Christmas together, we decided an artificial tree might be the way to go. This decision was made immediately after our second Christmas, when our cats decided my beautifully decorated tree was too pretty to resist and climbed to the top, causing it to come crashing down. As I stood among the broken ornaments, I cried again, but this time the tears were from laughter. That’s when I realized that Christmas is not about picture-perfect anything; it’s about creating memories with loved ones to treasure forever—memories just like that one.

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he Massage Emporium, in Baton Rouge, is now offering Perksville, a loyalty program that allows clients to earn rewards towards additional services. For every dollar spent, a point is earned. Participants can also earn points for posting on social media.

A specialty massage clinic that is open seven days a week, The Massage Emporium offers diverse massage therapies, including Swedish, deep tissue, therapeutic, reflexology and sports massage. Specialty services include hot stone therapy plus pre- and postnatal, couples and four-handed Vishnu massage treatments.

Location: 240 Laurel St., Ste. 101. For more information, call 225-387-0060 or visit MassageEmporium.net. See ad, page 31.

Immune Workshop and Healthy Happy Hour at The Sanctuary

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he Sanctuary Wellness and Day Spa, in Baton Rouge, will host a free immune workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., December 11. A Healthy Happy Hour until 7:30 p.m. will immediately follow the workshop.

Participants will discover how their day-to-day activities can suppress the immune system along with 10 ways to holistically and naturally strengthen the body’s immune system.

The Healthy Happy Hour will feature samples of herbal drinks and teas, smoothies, essential oil blends, aromatherapy, handmade natural body scrubs and balms.

Location: 5557 Government St. For more information or to register (required), call 225-278-9187 or email TheSanctuaryBR@hotmail.com. See ad, page 23.

December Discount on Raindrop Technique

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livia Bennett, licensed practical nurse and licensed massage therapist, of Facilitating Healing, LLC, in Denham Springs, will offer $25 off the regular price of raindrop technique this month. This unique therapy uses therapeutic-grade Young Living (YL) Essential Oils.

Dr. Gary Young and Wallace Black Elk, a Lakota Indian Medicine Man, developed the raindrop technique to facilitate the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Raindrop uses YL Essential Oils and Vitaflex Technique to bring the body into electrical and structural alignment while enhancing the immune system.

Additional benefits of this therapy can include feelings of relaxation and stress relief during this busy time of year. “Sometimes the holiday season can be stressful.

I want to help relieve some of that stress,” says Bennett.

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afe Voyage Tattoo, in Denham Springs, is collecting new and unused toys, clothing and books for the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center (BRCAC) through December 15.

Noël Andrus, wife of Safe Voyage’s owner, is a licensed master social worker and family advocate for BRCAC, a local nonprofit agency providing forensic interviewing, advocacy and trauma-focused therapy to children who have experienced abuse. There are over 300 children in the BRCAC program and the agency aims to maximize each child’s chance for healing through intervention in a child-centered environment. The center offers free therapy to youngsters who have suffered from trauma.

“Donated items will assist in providing comfort and courage during such a challenging time in their lives,” says Andrus.

Toys will also be used in the center’s play therapy room to help begin the road to healing.

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odyworks by Vickie, in Baton Rouge, recently added herbal body wraps to its list of detoxifying services.

The body wraps contain a natural herbal formula to moisturize the skin and help slim the body. Clients who use these body wraps in conjunction with the infrared body wrap system to absorb the products deep within the tissue will achieve optimal results.

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All products in the Solle Naturals line target physical, intellectual and emotional issues by supporting the body and mind. Solle Naturals offers products in four categories: Balancing, Lifting, Calming and Clarifying. ReNue, the newest addition in the Calming line, helps with stress relief, promotes better sleep quality, restores harmony, rejuvenates the body and assists the body and mind to refocus.

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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions

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Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as hyperintensities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans.

The researchers studied 227 adults over the age of 60. The patients were assessed for supplemental calcium intake and received brain scans via MRI. Those taking calcium supplements had more lesions of a volume typically associated with hypertension. They noted no dose-dependent relationship between lesion size and the amount of calcium being supplemented. The scientists commented that other studies have found calcium supplementation also associated with greater risk of artery disease.

Hyperintensities are observed in normal aging, plus several neurological, psychiatric and autoimmune disorders that affect the brain. They constitute damage to brain tissue caused by restricted blood flow and have been linked to mild cognitive deficits and disturbances.

Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial

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hinese researchers recently discovered that two herbal extracts may treat atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, as well as or more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug Lovastatin.

Sixty-four patients with atherosclerosis of the carotid artery were studied. For six months, half the patients received 20 milligrams of Lovastatin per day, while the other half took an herbal extract combination of Japanese knotweed and hawthorn.

After six months, tests showed artery plaque thickness and inflammation were significantly lessened among both groups.

However, the herbal extract-treated group showed a greater reduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, a marker of risk for cardiovascular disease.

Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in otherwise healthy individuals are predictive of heart health crises even when cholesterol levels are within an acceptable range.

People with lower values have less of a risk.

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vidence of the effects of wireless technologies on human health continues to be controversial, with agreement on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that humangenerated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants.

Researchers from Romania’s Estonian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plants—parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radiation equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation.

The scientists noted that the irradiated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthesis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emission of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting components of the plants’ essential oils.

The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the frequency emitted by the routers.

Hospice Care Adds Months for Cancer Patients

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esearchers from Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center determined that hospice care significantly increases survival rates among patients with metastatic (stage IV) melanoma, a difficult-to-treat form of cancer that occurs when melanoma cells have spread through the lymph nodes to other parts of the body.

The study’s authors followed 862 metastatic melanoma cancer patients. Of these, 523 patients received one to three days of hospice care, 114 patients received four or more days and 225 people received no hospice care through their survival period. Those that received four or more days had an average survival period, which typically dates from the original diagnosis, of 10.2 months, while those that received none averaged 6.1 months. In addition, the end-of-life hospital costs for those receiving the most hospice visits were nearly half of what was incurred by patients not receiving hospice attention.

Hip Fractures Decrease on Weekends and Holy Days

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new study published in the Israel Medical Association Journal found that older adults are more likely to have hip fractures in the wintertime, except during weekends and on religious holidays.

The study’s authors checked the records of 2,050 patients that were at least 65 years old and had suffered a hip fracture. Analyzing the dates of each fracture revealed that significantly more of them occurred during the wintertime; the injuries corresponded directly with lower temperatures and greater rainfall.

Fewer fractures took place on the Sabbath and during weekends in general, as well as on Yom Kippur and other holy days, with the exception of Passover.

Mistletoe Extract Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Patients

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study published in the European Journal of Cancer revealed that a mistletoe extract may lengthen life for patients with severe pancreatic cancer. German researchers tested 220 patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer, an aggressive, often fatal disease. The patients were divided into two groups; one was given up to 10 milligrams of Viscum album (European mistletoe) three times a week for up to 12 months.

Both groups received supportive care throughout the study period.

The average length of survival for those taking the mistletoe extract, 4.8 months, was nearly twice that of the other group, 2.7 months; a survival period typically dates from the original diagnosis. Within a group considered to have a good prognosis, the survival period for those that consumed the extract, averaging 6.6 months, was more than double that of the no-extract group, which averaged 3.2 months.

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Bye-Bye Birdie

230 Avian Species on the National Watch List Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 species of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attributes the population drops of the birds in the most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range.

Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These populations come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.”

Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservationists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremendous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.”

But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disappearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive.

Source: National Public Radio

Cultural Roots

Status of Religious Diversity in the U.S. The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam.

The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study.

There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries.

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World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates.

Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers.

The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all.

Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.

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As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals.

While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.”

This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source.

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errie Crosby, a Plexus ambassador, can discuss the merits of just about every product in Plexus’s lineup but she usually ends up answering questions about the company’s signature product, Slim, the pink drink. “While it’s true that the company started with Slim, they’ve added several products to address other health issues, including pain management, detox and cleansing, even nerve health,” notes Crosby.

Crosby’s involvement with Plexus began over three years ago when a childhood friend posted on Facebook about a pink drink that helped her lose weight. After six months of following the posts while experiencing her own hormone-related weight gain, Crosby contacted her friend and used Plexus products to shed 25 pounds in three months.

Friends and family noticed the change in her appearance and began to ask how she was losing the weight. “It was then that I really did my research,” explains Crosby. “I knew Plexus products worked for me but I wanted to ensure their safety and effectiveness before recommending them to others.” The more research she did, the more excited Crosby felt and she decided to become a Plexus ambassador in order to help others achieve success in health and business.

Crosby believes that God designed the body to heal itself when given the proper nourishment, and that Plexus products provide tools helpful for a variety of common health issues. “Plexus products contain all natural ingredients designed to work synergistically for optimal results,” she says. “Fast Relief provides internal and external pain management and nerve health support, ProBio5 kills candida yeast and helps with cravings, Bio Cleanse is gentle enough to use daily and XFactor vitamins contain aloe for 300 percent better absorption. I applied Body Cream daily to a minor burn and prevented blistering and scarring.”

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The Massage Emporium Offers Results-Oriented Pampering

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wenty-three years ago, Baton Rouge native Faith Miller decided to spend the summer in Los Angeles before starting nursing school.

“My mom was living out there at the time and I thought I’d spend some time with her and experience the California lifestyle before focusing on school. I never suspected that the summer would stretch into 15 years,” laughs Miller.

Nor did she anticipate that during those years she would accidentally discover her life’s calling: holistic wellness. She started behind the front desk in a sports rehab clinic and then moved into ultrasound and exercise. She later worked for an acupuncturist, buying herbs in Chinatown for her practice. “I saw these therapists produce some amazing results,” says Miller, “and I was hooked.”

Witnessing those results led Miller to change her focus from nursing to massage therapy. She became licensed and ran her own successful business in Los Angeles for several years before the birth of her granddaughter drew her back home to Baton Rouge. Although Miller was willing to leave Los Angeles, she was determined to continue the career she loved. While in Los Angeles, she had worked with another Baton Rouge-area native and the two formed a partnership to open The Massage Emporium in the spring of 2006.

After scouring the city for the perfect location, Miller found it in

downtown Baton Rouge.

She was excited by the Downtown Development District’s plans for revitalization, especially after having spent 15 years in a vibrant city.

“We’d originally planned to open in late 2005,” Miller says, “but a ‘little storm’ named Katrina pushed us back several months.”

Despite the delay, their downtown location was a definite advantage. They were down the street from the FEMA complex, where people from all over the world were working 24 hours a day to get the area up and running again.

“They were tired and stressed,” notes Miller, “and many of them became regular clients.”

The Massage Emporium is not limited to massages. After patrons requested Miller offer esthetic services, she expanded the business to offer a complete spa experience. Clients can choose from Swedish, deep tissue, therapeutic, reflexology and sports massage, with specialties that include hot stone therapy, pre- and postnatal massage, couples massage and four-handed Vishnu massage. Additional services include body wraps, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, makeup, tinting, waxing and sunless tanning. The studio will soon add nail services to their repertoire.

Miller, now the sole owner, remains committed to results-oriented services from experienced, well-trained

therapists and estheticians. She takes it upon herself to train the front desk staff to match each caller with the therapist best aligned to their needs.

That results-oriented focus encompasses the products used by The Massage Emporium’s therapists and those available for purchase. They include Image Skincare’s paraben-free products; Plantlife essential oils and natural body care products, including a new line of muscle pain relief cream; PCA chemical peels, which are safe for those with highly sensitive skin; and locally produced Bourbon Royalty soy candles.

Non-toxic, environmentally friendly Melaleuca products are used for cleaning the salon.

Miller’s commitment to an optimal customer experience extends beyond her own business. She sits on the Louisiana licensing board for massage therapy, an experience she describes as “a great push out of my comfort zone.”

Together with other board members, Miller worked to update state rules and regulations, drawing upon her years of experience both in Baton Rouge and in Los Angeles. “I’m really proud of the work we did,” she says. “The board really came together to ensure better practices and regulations for our field.”

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Sacred Activism Love in Action Can Change the World

by Judith Fertig

Fe, New Mexico, that’s also reflected in his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises.

Says Harvey, “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche—the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.”

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“Sacred activism is the fusion of the mystic’s passion for God with the activist’s passion for justice, creating the burning sacred heart that longs to help, preserve and nurture every living thing.” ~ Andrew Harvey

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they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.”

These two women might not realize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized life’s interdependence and committed themselves to positive action for a result that is good for all.

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The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them.

“Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski.

Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves.

Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing more peace, joy and love to the world.

Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to

“When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” ~ Carla Goldstein spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start with a short prayer that aligns you with the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.”

Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul.com.

Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.”

Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions), a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice.

Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and cofounder of its Women’s Leadership

Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism.

“For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But something was missing in the rhetoric of taking care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.” Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards integrating these two ideals?” she asked herself. Knowledge about issues is readily available from experts and organizations that experts recommend; she observes, “The big question is: What is needed for us to be of help?”

Sometimes listening and understanding can be powerful. Under the auspices of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, Goldstein invited women on both sides of the reproductive rights issue to meet in 2005. They had been part of the Public Conversations Project in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts, begun after medical staff members were killed and wounded at an area women’s health clinic providing abortions in 1994.

“Women from the divided community initially came together to tell their

stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their positions, but they did change how they interacted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding. Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations.org).

Positive Action – While many thorny issues take long-term, dedicated efforts to be resolved, others only need smaller individual or collaborative actions for positive outcomes. For Mark Nepo, a New York City poet, philosopher and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, kindness is the force behind positive action, no matter how modest at first.

“Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is kind in the universe,” he says. “I think it’s powerfully effective, yet it’s such a small thing.”

Nepo is active in Bread for the Journey, an international nonprofit that encourages community grassroots philanthropic projects that generate microgrants. One involved a small town in northern New Mexico that sought to improve the lives of local teenagers when the town’s elders wanted to open a youth center as a positive alternative to the drug scene. Just before the center was scheduled to open, the project ran out of money for required floodlights, so Bread for the Journey funded them and the center opened. “Within a few years, the whole culture shifted,” reports Nepo. This small contribution made a big difference to the whole community.

Once awakened and nurtured, spiritual activism can become an omnipresent part of our lives. Says Goldstein, “When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS.

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Local places of worship often maintain a list of opportunities to serve a community through helping and healing ministries and special projects. The Red Cross is best known for supplying aid in emergency situations, but many needs are year-round (Red Cross.org). A call to city hall can steer willing participants to the right local organization. Here are other examples from around the country to spark loveinspired ideas.

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ave you ever seen someone do something that changed a situation from bad to good?

Maybe your parents helped someone whose car broke down, or a teacher spent extra time after class helping you with schoolwork.

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n Giving to other people is important, but the planet needs us, too. You can practice giving by picking up litter, recycling and even turning off lights when you leave a room. When we pay attention to the environment around us, we can learn how to respond in a giving way.

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Who shared with you? What did they share?

Who taught you something? What did they teach you?

Who showed you love? How did they show you love?

Who made you happy? How did they make you happy?

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Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored.

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Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs.

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To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, consistency and the following tips:

A pet’s companionship can reduce levels of stress hormones while enabling people to deal with their emotions and stressful situations. ~ American Heart Association journal, Hypertension n Establish a separate area or bed for the pet to sleep. A cat or dog bed can be as simple as a clean, soft blanket placed nearby. n Use positive reinforcement techniques. Offer a tiny training treat, “gooddog” clicker noise or praise when the animal is comfortably resting in its own bed, to reinforce this desirable behavior. n Immediately address any territorial aggression when co-sleeping with a pet, such as growling or nipping. First, authoritatively say, “No!” Then put the pet on the floor or into its own bed and give the command to sit and stay.

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If a family member decides to share a bed with a pet, Mahaney offers the following recommendations: n Let it sleep on top of the covers, instead of under them. n Be aware of the need to remove environmental debris, including fecal material, on its coat before bedtime. n Give the dog an opportunity to void itself within a reasonable timeframe before going to sleep. A typical healthy dog should not have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate or defecate. n Allow a cat the opportunity to exit the bedroom throughout the night to play, eat, drink and use the litter box. Cats are nocturnal animals and are more likely to be active during lights out.

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hile some people find repetitious workouts boring, others like doing predictable routines at regular locations. Ensuring that our fitness regimen jives with our “fitness personality” is integral to making exercise a consistent part of our lifestyle, a concept that has traction among exercise experts.

Jonathan Niednagel, founder and director of The Brain Type Institute, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and an athletic consultant for professional teams, explains in his book, Your Key to Sports Success, that understanding our inborn brain type can help us to determine which sport is best suited to motivate us. In Suzanne Brue’s book, The 8 Colors of Fitness, she applies principles from the Myers-Briggs person-

ality inventory to help readers develop a personalized exercise program. Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., in St. Paul, Minnesota, a professional coach for working women, created a Fitness Interest Profile survey for the Life Time Fitness health club chain. She points to research that suggests people that engage in activities appropriate for their personalities enjoy their workouts more and are likely to stay with them longer.

Identifying our fitness personality can help us find a program that suits our rhythms and interests. Based on composites from growing research, here are six categories that assess and capture the way we may feel about exercise; more than one can apply to any individual.

Disciplined and driven.

This is an image to which many of us may aspire, even though not everyone fits the

mold. These exercisers are self-motivated and goal-oriented. Commitment and consistency go hand-in-hand. They like to use devices to track progress, maintain a training log and/or work with a personal trainer in systematic workouts geared to measure improvement.

Disciplined types are often early risers; starting the day with regular exercise is second nature. Compatible fitness regimens include cardio workouts, interval and weight training, running, swimming and martial arts.

Relishes routine. While these folks are disciplined and driven in some ways, they tend to be more relaxed about regimens. The key to success here is consistency. They like order and familiarity in exercise settings and practice and may enjoy reading or watching a screen during workouts.

Whatever the preferred approach, whether it’s a favorite training video, Wii Fit video game, favorite teacher or memorized Pilates moves, these exercisers like to stick with it, even working out at the same time every day—often first thing in the morning or after work—finding that regularity can be habit-forming.

Conscious contemplative. Reflective individuals enjoy quiet, solo activities like long-distance running, biking, hiking and swimming, that allow opportunities to look inward, often without thinking too much about the physical details. Exercise offers a chance to clear the mind and renew the spirit while strengthening the body. These types naturally gravitate

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to outdoor pursuits, but some indoor practices may also suit them, like yoga, Pilates, tai chi or even karate, which incorporate a strong mind-body component. Workouts are often soothing, rather than intense.

Plays well with others. For many people, exercise is best enjoyed with others, combining the social and fitness benefits of both. Connections and camaraderie get them off the couch, revved up and ready to go. Whether it’s a committed group of friends chatting during water aerobics or a highpowered cardio class that compares notes, motivation comes primarily from the presence—and accountability factor—of others. A lunch-hour class at a nearby studio or gym may be a fun break in the workday. On weekends, consider golf, tennis, dance or a local recreation team.

Compulsive competitor. While the communal aspect is appealing, the greater gratification for this type comes through the thrill and challenge of competition. Trying to win is the great motivator, unlike driven and disciplined types that are happy to push through to their personal best. Team sports are a natural outlet, including soccer, rugby, lacrosse, basketball or swimming, plus disc golf, tennis or racquetball matches and running events.

Avid for adventure. It’s tough for any formal exercise program to keep the attention of adventurers. They crave freshness and spontaneity in fitness venues, activities that engage their interest and animate enthusiasm.

It’s crucial for adventurous types to mix things up and not rely on any one exercise practice. Outdoor endeavors such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, inline skating or mountain biking have appeal. They may gravitate to the variables of Nia, Zumba’s high-energy Latin dance groove, kickboxing, exercise balls or hot yoga. A midday exercise escape can break the work routine. Their key to keeping active is to keep things stimulating.

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otivational speaker and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein knows the gravitational pull of addiction firsthand. Although introduced to spiritual practices from an early age, she turned away from that upbringing in her 20s, pulled instead into a vortex of drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships while running a public relations firm promoting Manhattan nightclubs. After hitting rock bottom at age 25, Bernstein made the unwavering decision to seek spiritual help and change her life.

The entrepreneurial young woman found her groove as a spiritual teacher, introducing millions to new ways of thinking and living through her books, lectures, blogs and videos. Her nononsense approach to spirituality and knack for making practices like meditation and prayer accessible to beginners and cynics have attracted a new generation of seekers. Bernstein’s latest book, Miracles Now:108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, offers simple, yet powerful tips to short-circuit unhealthy thought patterns and take a shortcut to transformational change.

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Some people shift away from a harmful relationship with addictive drugs and alcohol like you did, while others take such unhealthy behaviors to the grave; what makes the difference?

Often when we get caught in unhealthy behavior, we aren’t willing to ask for help. I think the reason I was able to leave those behaviors behind and create a new path was my willingness to live a different way. I was able to witness my life and see that it wasn’t working. It’s an ongoing process; I’ve been on my current path of turning to spiritual principles for many years, but I’m still constantly working to apply them throughout my moment-tomoment experiences.

How does meditation help create radical change?

I think meditation is a key tool for health, happiness and well-being. It can help reorganize the nervous system, lower stress levels, calm the mind and recalibrate energy. It can help us experience more synchronicity in our lives and a greater sense of interconnectedness, as well.

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What do you struggle with the most and what personal miracle are you still trying to realize?

I’m in constant conversation with myself over my thoughts and beliefs about judgment and separation. People are programmed by society to believe we are separate and to judge ourselves and others. My practice suggests a reinterpretation of that general belief system in order to perceive things differently. I also try to forgive limiting thoughts I was holding onto; for example, judging myself for not performing well at a lecture.

Talking too much in conversations is a big challenge for me. A practice in my Miracles Now book called WAIT, for “Why am I talking?” reminds me to notice when I’m saying too much, commenting unnecessarily or not supporting the greater good.

How do you think about money, and has that proven helpful in broader terms?

I believe that we have the power to attract healthier relationships in our financial circumstances in the same way that we have the power to attract healthier relationships with people in our lives. Some people think that you can’t both be spiritual and secure financial abundance; I think that’s nonsense. When you start to reorganize your beliefs around your self-worth and capacity to earn, and open up to your intuitive voice and the creative possibilities for earning, then your financial situation can change dramatically. I have lived that principle fully. I was brought up in a poverty mindset, but with a shift in perception, I was able to release my fears of financial insecurity.

Do you have a go-to practice that you reach for first when faced with a difficult situation?

When I’m faced with a complicated situation or feeling powerless, I say a prayer in stillness. Such a practice asks through prayer and listens through meditation.

It’s in that stillness that I can hear the voice of intuition and the voice of forgiveness, and love can come forward.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 Reflections in the Garden – 11:30am-1:30pm.

Birds Unlimited by Gina Periou. Seminar starts at noon. Bring your lunch; drinks provided. Free/ members, $10/non-members. Burden Conference Center, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Lunch and Learn Documentary Series – 10:30am12:30pm. Our circle will be watching and discussing a series of inspiring documentary films. Waiting for Superman is a documentary on education reform. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 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.

HSH Four Pillar Intro Class – 7pm. Join us for a dialog on the basics of the Health Starts Here program. After there will be a store tour that will cover reading nutritional labels, oil-free cooking and special diets. A great place to start a healthy eating journey. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-281-0452.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Holiday Luncheon – 12-1:30pm. Join us for a festive luncheon with friends from The Red Shoes community. Our catered lunch will be buffet style and you can be assured of conversations and connections that will be gifts you truly enjoy. Reservations by Dec 2, please! $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 CAAWS Cat Adoptions – 11am-4pm. Come see some of our great cats and kittens at the CAAWS cat adoption at Petco. Please email if you would like to see a specific cat. Petco, 3535 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. CAAWSmail@yahoo.com. CAAWS.org.

Intro to Yoga – 1-4pm. For those who are new to yoga or those interested in revisiting the basics, this workshop will deepen the understanding of yoga and proper alignment. With Kavitha Kakarala. $25. Reflection Yoga Studio, 11015 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

225-663-8922. info@ReflectionYogaStudio.com.

Essential Oils 101 – 3pm. Discover the gift of natural health using dōTERRA essential oils. Attendees will receive a free gift. Registration is required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-955-0177.

Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

ways to holistically strengthen the immune system in order to naturally defend the body. Free. The Sanctuary Wellness Spa, 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-278-9187. RenewHealingCenter.com.

Healthy Happy Hour – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for a healthy happy hour where attendees can sample herbal drinks and teas, smoothies, essential oil blends, aromatherapy, handmade natural body scrubs and balms. Free. The Sanctuary Wellness Spa, 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-278-9187.

RenewHealingCenter.com.

Healthy Winter Soups – 7pm. In this class, sample hearty plant-strong soup recipes. Pea Soup, Vegetable Soup and a Chili will be on the menu. $10.

Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-281-0452.

Happy Holidays SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 A Rural Life Christmas – 8am-6pm. Ring in the Christmas season with a 19th-century Louisiana celebration, featuring musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers and costumed re-enactors, with a bonfire and visit from Papa Noel. $8/seniors, $9/11 to 61, free/under 10. Burden Museum & Garden, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. LSUagcenter.com/ burden/events/.

Day of Mindfulness & Relaxation for the Holidays – 9am-1pm. Settle into a more peaceful holiday season with a calm and clear mind. Learn simple ways to relax and be mindful during the holiday season. $45. Agame Yoga, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-636-1891. AgameYoga.com.

Different Kind of Enjoyment – 1-4pm. Join us as we discuss simple stress-free tips that can be used during the holidays to ensure a stress-free holiday season. $60. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-636-1891.

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Listen to Your Body: Yoga Nidra – 2-4pm. Explore healing through deep meditative awareness of the innate intelligence in our bodies. Heal body, mind and soul through energy awareness. With Dee Dee Poullard. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Lunch and Learn Documentary Series – 10:30am12:30pm. Our circle will be watching and discussing a series of inspiring documentary films. World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements is a documentary on inspiration in the classroom. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 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.

Immune System Workshop – 5:30-6:30pm. The workshop will discuss day-to-day things that suppress the immune system. Participant will learn ten

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Gong Bath Concert: Winter Celebration – 7-8:30pm. Celebrate the darkest part of the year with a gong bath concert. No water is involved.

Participants sit or recline, allowing the sounds to wash over them. With Daniel Collins & Olivia Collins of Calming Tones. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 Let’s Meal Prep – 1-2pm. Join Brittani Williams, nutrition coach, for a field trip to Fresh Pickins where she will share some of her favorite fresh busy mommy dishes. Just in time for meatless Monday.

Free, but registration required. Fresh Pickins, 10375 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-444-3776. ItsNot APieceOfCake@gmail.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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 60 Day Slim-Down Contest – 10am-5pm. Open to men and women over 18. Register by 1/3/15. Official weigh in 1/5/15. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes and will be chosen based on percentage of body weight lost by final weigh 3/6/15. Purchase 60 Day Rapid Plan required. 17534 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste B2, Prairieville. 225-819-3743. SozaClinic.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 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.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This gentle introduction to simple yoga moves is designed for those with mobility impairments who need a helpful way to relax and stretch. Remain in a chair and engage in the ancient practice of yoga. Consult a doctor before engaging in physical activity. With Ashley Michel.

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

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HSH Delectable Dinner Series: Plant Strong Tapas – 7pm. This Health Starts Here dinner-style event will feature a plant-strong traditional Tapas.

Bring a friend! $15. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-281-0452.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Holiday Sock Hop – 6-8pm. Couples and singles are encouraged to come out to this fun dance event full of snacks, music and fun for all ages. Come have fun getting fit. $15/couple, $7/single, kids/free.

Body, Baby & Me, 7120 Antioch Rd, Baton Rouge.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 Health Starts Here Holiday Meal – 7pm. Enjoy a Health Starts Here holiday feast featuring: Stuffed Acorn Squash, Herbed Barley Stuffing, Green Beans, Carrots and Fennel, Vegan Mashed Potatoes, & Portobello Mushroom Gravy. $10. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

LifeShare Blood Drive – 2-7pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by the blood mobile and donate today. Wal-Mart, 904 S. Range Ave, Denham Springs.

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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 CAAWS Dog Adoptions – 11am-3pm. Adoptions are held every Saturday at the CAAWS shelter. Come out and leave with a furever friend. 6357 Quinn Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-752-5801. CAAWS.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 Resolution Jump Start – 3-4:30pm. Brittani Williams & Elizabeth Unaeze will give fitness and nutritional guidance and material to help jumpstart your new year’s healthier resolution a few days early. Registration required. $25. Body, Baby & Me, 7140 Antioch Rd, Ste 7120, Baton Rouge.

ItsNotAPieceOfCake@gmail.com or Enuaeze@ BodyBabyMe.com.

plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

markyourcalendar Combating Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome DaystarWay will host Master Sergeant Jess Johnson on the topic of PTSD and a way to obtain relief from its plaguing symptoms, naturally.

February 7 • 9am-12pm February 7 • 3-6pm (2 sessions to choose from)

West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N Westport Dr, Port Allen

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

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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.

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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 for the rest of this year 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

saturday 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.

Hash Tag: Reset – 10am-3pm. Brittani Williams will discuss how to manage and reset healthy eating habits during/after the holidays. Discussions begin every hour. Registration required. $15. Body, Baby & Me, 7140 Antioch Rd, Ste 7120, Baton Rouge.

225-444-3776. ItsNotAPieceOfCake@gmail.com.

sunday Sunday Sacred Circle: Matters of the Heart – 5-6pm. 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. TheRedShoes.org.

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HELP WANTED MASSAGE THERAPIST NEEDED – Holistic wellness center is seeking part-time LMT 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.

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.

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.

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ACUPUNCTURE

ENERGY HEALING

ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS CENTER

JESSICA TREGRE, CNHP, LMT, CSH, OM

711 Jefferson Hwy Ste 8, Baton Rouge 225-925-1188 AcupunctureBR.com

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can safely and effectively treat a wide range of health concerns. Located in the Goodwood Village Shopping Center, we practice a gentle style and will take the time to discuss your condition and answer your questions prior to beginning treatment. Call today to find out more.

CHIROPRACTOR LEBLANC SPINE CENTER

The Sanctuary Wellness & Day Spa 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-278-9187 RenewHealingCenter.com

Specializing in Transitional Integration, Reiki, Guided Meditation Therapy, Pranic Chakra Healing, Spiritual Counseling and Life Coaching. The deep healing that takes place with energy healing most often brings resolution and helps dissolve the patterns which hold you back from complete healing of situations, circumstances, traumas and negative experiences. See ad, page 23.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Dr. Scott LeBlanc and Dr. Dana LeBlanc 11019 Perkins Rd., Suite B, Baton Rouge 225-763-9894

COYOTE MOON CRYSTALS AND GIFTS

We provide the highest quality care by using stateof-the-art chiropractic equipment and technologies to provide effective treatment for our patients. We offer treatment for Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Disc Bulges/Herniations, Spinal Stenosis, Numbness in the arms or feet, Arthritis, Leg Pain and more.

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A wide selection of Absolute Aroma therapeutic-grade essential oils imported from the UK. Single oils, combinations of oils known to provide relief for a variety of conditions and organic oils are available. Also, shop for carrier oils and creams to give your skin a special treat and lovely oil diffusers. See ad, page 11.

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Jeannie Causey, LPN, CNHP, YL #1265021 225-572-3376 YLWebsite.com/DaystarWay

Kurt A. LeJeune, DDS 3138 McIlhenny Drive, Baton Rouge 225-248-8400 Offering dental services including cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury-safe environment, non-titanium implants, and laser dentistry. We also offer treatment for complex conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ dysfunction, head, neck and facial pain. See ad, page 2.

Learn to improve your health/ wellness by using therapeutic grade YL Essential Oils and prayer. YL Essential Oils respect the sensitive methods required to preserve the oil’s therapeutic integrity without preservatives or additives. Zyto Compass Scans available for determining nutritional supplementation needs. Ask how to get one for free. See ad, page 19.

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Young Living Distributor #1253105 225-347-4442 LiveAndBreatheOils.com 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 19.

FINANCIAL SERVICES PATTI GARNER, INDEPENDENT AGENT 225-819-7815 Get_Credit_Now@yahoo.com MyFES.net/PGarner

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Financial Education Services (FES) offers credit repair services that are second to none. Also offering identity theft protection, wills, powers of attorney and many more tools to improve your financial situation. Call now for additional information! See ad, page 6.

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.

VICKI B BEAUTY & WELLNESS 225-955-0177 Vicki-B.com Vicki@Vicki-B.com

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 17.

HEALTH COACH

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NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS

BETHANY FREEDMAN

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Common health complaints can be improved using natural health modalities, supplements and balanced nutrition. As a Certified Health Coach trained in the science of nutrition, dietary theory, and practical coaching v.1b a methods, I can help you create personalized roadmap to health.

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

Our mission is to help promote the body’s natural healing process massage for Health through massage therapy. Andrea Perry specializes in Lomi Lomi, Thai Bodywork and CranioSacral Therapy. Other specialties include Raindrop Therapy, Energy Balancing, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Swedish Massage. See ad, page 21.

Our life changing products offer the most natural way to improve health, increase energy, lose weight and manage pain. Plexus products help you achieve this goal by giving your body the ingredients it needs to balance, detox and heal itself as God designed it to do. See ad, page 9.

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

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 12.

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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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 11.

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