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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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Katherine Woodward Thomas on Drawing True Love Our Way

by Debra Melani

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20 consciouseating

17 RETHINKING

21 healingways

Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care

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by Linda Sechrist

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20 CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOOD Boosting Diets and Heart Health

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HEART HEALTH

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A NOISY WORLD

Bringing Out the Best in Introverts

by Meredith Montgomery

24 CARDIAC CARE FOR PETS

How to Keep Little Hearts Humming

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

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hat does your heart good? I began thinking about this because of this month’s theme, Rethinking Heart Health. The standard responses of exercise, diet and regular check-ups first came to mind. Then, a shift of mental gears had me reflecting on positive emotional influencers, that suggest a different prescription for health, such as communing with nature, connection with others, optimism and, of course, love in its infinite manifestations. Valentine’s Day can be another gentle reminder to revisit how well we are expressing love to our self and others.

As good as my intentions are to pursue healthy heart activities on all fronts, I find myself challenged by society’s hyperactive status quo that seems to ensnare most of us. Recently, I read that we take in as much information in one day as our ancestors absorbed in one year in the 1500s. It’s doubtful that the human capacity for input has grown at the same rate.

I don’t wish to go backwards and surrender the benefits of progress (where it’s truly beneficial), including the wonders of technology. It gives us boundless freedom to connect, work from virtually anywhere, and find the answers to a myriad of curious questions. Yet, it’s healthy not to let technology shift us away from the heart of life, the tactile activities that satisfy our essential humanity, ranging from face-to-face communication and thoughtful gestures to up-close encounters with nature.

Some of our favorite hobbies from years ago have also most likely succumbed to more screen time and other sedentary activities. Count me in as one who has heard the siren’s call of 24/7 connectivity with e-devices. Just a few years ago, I was doing a good amount of drawing and painting for the sheer joy of the experience. The pleasurable feeling of creative expression, heightened focus and sense of accomplishment were palpable. Because it made my heart happy I named my little collection Happy Heart Art… yet I haven’t picked up a pencil or brush for years. I’m convinced that our resurrecting a favored “vintage” hobby or two is a recipe for happiness and is bound to do our heart good.

Granted, new interests, pursuits and hobbies have taken hold and given me equal pleasure to painting – the creative expression in publishing Natural Awakenings Indy, turning exercise into a daily practice, and creating special memories with new little loved ones. As you care for and share your heart this month, results will tell. Take cherished moments to do something you love, tell someone you love them, perform an act of kindness for a stranger and send a loved one (or wronged one) a handwritten note. It will do your heart good.

I recently came across a plaque by an anonymous author that captures what it’s all about: It’s about love It’s about compassion It’s about kindness and faith It’s about patience It’s about caring and sharing It’s about forgiveness You get what you give… so give good.

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Creativity Fest ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TEACHING SKILLS IN INDY

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rts for Learning will showcase its programs on Saturday, February 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks, in Indianapolis. This free event is open to the public and introduces K-12 students to the art forms offered by the organization.

Arts for Learning gives Indiana students opportunities to engage in art-related activities and experiences. The program places professional artists in Indiana classrooms for performances, presentations and workshops on poetry, creative writing, dance, digital video game design, jazz and other art forms.

Upon entrance to the event, all participants must have waivers signed by their parents or guardians. These images may be used on Arts for Learning digital and print marketing pieces.

Polar Plunge for Health and a Cause

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wintertime swim in cold water might not sound like fun, but there are health benefits associated with such plunges. Cold water is a mild stressor that activates the immune system, boosts white blood cell and endorphin production, and releases dopamine and serotonin–the neurotransmitters responsible for fighting depression. Experiencing it can also support a worthy cause as Special Olympics Indiana will hold polar plunges throughout the state, including one on March 1 at Eagle Creek Reservoir.

Event participants raise funds for the organization, have the opportunity to win a costume contest judged by Miss Indiana USA and Miss Indiana Teen USA, and enjoy food and other refreshments after the exhilarating experience.

Switching from hot to cold also improves blood circulation, flushing impurities and improving complexion. Some women even swear by this method for reducing cellulite. Studies show that cold showers and dips produce testosterone and estrogen, thus improving sex drive. Also, when the body is cold, it has to work that much harder to keep it warm, burning even more calories.

Location: 7840 W 56th St., Indianapolis. Registration at 8 a.m.; Costume Contest at 9:45 a.m.; Plunge at 10:30 a.m. Requested minimum contribution of $75 ($50 minimum for students with ID). For more information and registration, visit SOIndiana.org/special-events/2014-polar-plunge.

Location and for more information: Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis, 317925-4043, ArtsForLearningIndiana. org/2014/01/youre-invited/.

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Celebrate Heart Health with the American Heart Association

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ebruary is American Heart Month, a good reason to consider spreading awareness and support for heart health through one of the American Heart Association’s numerous events taking place around Indianapolis.

At 8 a.m. on February 4, put on your favorite red dress and dash around downtown’s Monument Circle in support of women’s heart health at the Red Dress Dash. Heart-themed heARTwork by influential Hoosiers will also be unveiled at the event. February 7 is National Wear Red Day, so spread the word to family, friends and co-workers.

Go Red for Women will host Meet the Artist 2014 Fashion AWEARness, a philanthropic fashion show featuring designers and models from around Indianapolis, including Indy-native designer Nikki Blaine, at 5:45 p.m. on February 8. The organization will also host one of the largest luncheons of its kind in the country at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis at 9 a.m. on February 21. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in health screenings, exhibits, educational breakout sessions, a heart-healthy lunch and a chance to purchase the heart-themed heARTwork originally unveiled at the Red Dress Dash.

For a complete list of events and more information about American Heart Month, visit Heart.org, and the Indiana American Heart Association’s website at Heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Indianapolis/Indiana/Home_UCM_ MWA004_AffiliatePage.jsp. View heARTwork at IndyHasHeart.com.

Online Radio Show Emphasizes Role of Natural Health Care

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special Rethinking Health Matters online radio show, hosted by Natural Awakenings National Editor Linda Sechrist from 3 to 4:30 p.m. EST, February 7, will highlight the importance of independent media in informing the public about natural health care options. Guests will include s e ve ra l N a t u r a l Awa ke n i n g s publishers and Scott Tips, president of Natural Health Federation, an international educational nonprofit that protects access to healthy food and supplements and alternative therapies without government restrictions.

Additional guests are Joanne Quinn, Ph.D., executive director of the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine, which collects clinical data to advance nontoxic, cost-effective therapies, plus international research consultant Ferdinando Pisani Massamormile.

Also participating are Dr. James Fo r l e o , a u t h o r o f H e a l t h i s Simple, Disease is Complicated; Dr. Constance Casebolt, owner of South Carolina’s Greenville Functional Medicine; and Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, the world’s foremost open-access, natural medicine database.

To listen, visit Rethinking Health Matters at BlogTalkRadio.com/ greenmedradio.

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Celebrate Local Olympian at Downtown Arenas

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s the 2014 Winter Olympic Games is held this month in Sochi, Russia, we celebrate the athletes and events plus recognize ties to the games right here in Indiana. One highly appropriate way is to take in one or more Indiana Ice home hockey games this month as they take on rivals at 7:05 p.m. on February 8 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and on February 14, 15, 22 and 28 at the Pan Am Pavilion in Indianapolis where former team member and current Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, who is part of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, got his start. Also, see Indiana Ice play the Team USA under-17 team at 3:05 p.m. on February 23 at Pan Am Pavilion.

The downtown Pan Am Pavilion facility also holds public skating hours for those wanting to skate on the same ice that this outstanding hometown athlete exhibited his skills toward representing us in the Olympics.

Natural Awakenings would like to wish a heartfelt “good luck” to John Carlson and all of our USA Olympians.

Location: Pan Am Pavilion, 201 S. Capitol Ave.; Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. For more information: Indiana Ice Hockey Team, visit IndianaIce.com; Pan Am Pavilion public skating, call 317-925-4423 or visit PanAmPavilion.com. Admission: $5/adult; $4/child, $3/skate rental.

oin IU Health, the Riley Hospital for Children and Gluten Free Living Now at a pediatric celiac- and glutensensitive support group meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on February 8 at IU Health North Hospital, in Carmel.

Meet and talk with pediatric gastroenterologists and other specialty providers from Riley about medical trends in childhood celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, as well as gluten-free diet basics.

Gluten Free Living Now will also present recipes, support topics and a gluten-free cookiedecorating demonstration.

Location: IU Health North Hospital, First Floor Learning Center, Main Atrium, 11725 N. Illinois St., Carmel. For more information or to RSVP, contact VHavilan@iu.edu. Also visit GlutenFreeLivingNow.org.

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any have heard that zinc can stop a cold in its tracks, and new research from Ohio State University tells us why; it turns out that zinc gently taps the brakes on immune responses, slowing them down and preventing inflammation from spiraling out of control.

The researchers’ work with human cells and animals found that zinc serves to balance the immune response within the cells so that the consequences of insufficient zinc at the time of an infection include excessive inflammation. Of all the zinc contained in our bodies, only about 10 percent of it is readily accessible to help fight off an infection, notes Daren Knoell, professor of pharmacy and internal medicine and lead author of the study, published in Cell Reports.

The research team suggests that proper zinc balance is especially important in battling serious and potentially deadly infections. Zinc deficiency affects about 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 40 percent of the U.S. elderly.

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TRADITIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF HAWTHORN BERRIES

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erbs comprise a substantial part of traditional health care. Many may be consumed with food or infused into tea while others work well applied directly to skin. Examples include celery used for joint health, sage for digestion and rosemary for circulation.

According to the American Journal of Health (2003), Hawthorn berries prove helpful in supporting aging vascular systems, which can lose elasticity and become increasingly rigid due to lack of copper in the diet which authors note, helps build flexible collagen; and can be exacerbated by poor vitamin C intake which results in scarring on the inside of the blood vessels (Nature Genetics, Feb. 2004). With the heart continually pumping blood through the body, a rigid vasculature structure can raise blood pressure, causing the heart has to work harder and all the systems become stressed.

Hawthorn berries work to tone the heart muscle and relax vasculature tissues, according to most sources of herbal information. (HerbalWisdom.com). This two-phased effect is generally noticeable within the first week of taking Hawthorn berries. (Whole berries are preferred to tinctures or extracts that fracture or leave out essential nutrition components that work best in combination.)

The berries have even been associated with the correction of some arrhythmias, easing of congestive heartfailure symptoms and improvement in the condition of the interior walls of blood vessels, according to Pittler, Schmidt and Ernst in the American Journal of Medicine (2003).

Hawthorn berries, like many other herbs, are available in supplement form under a variety of brand names. It’s a good practice to test a few and find the one that works best, then keep the bottle refrigerated to extend shelf life.

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CHOCOLATE: THE GIFT OFHEART HEALTH ON VALENTINE’S DAY

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FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats

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eart-clogging trans fatty acids may soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first step to remove trans fats from its GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list, effectively banning their use in food products.

Trans fats, also known as hydrogenated vegetable oils, can be found in many processed foods, including baked goods, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, frozen pizza, margarine and coffee creamers.

Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form, trans fats have been used to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor of foods. For more than a decade, numerous scientific studies have documented that trans fats raise dangerous LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol.

The FDA’s proposed ban would require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats, likely over several months or years, noting their threat to health.

Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths. Many food manufacturers have already phased out trans fats since new nutrition labeling requirements were introduced by the FDA in 2006; plus an increasing number of local laws have banned them.

esides its appeal to the taste buds, there’s another good excuse to eat chocolate, supported by a nine-year Swedish research study that found women who ate one or two servings of dark chocolate a week cut their risk for heart failure by as much as a third. A long-term German study also found that consuming a small daily amount of chocolate lowers blood pressure and reduces risk of heart attack and stroke by 39 percent.

The power of chocolate is in the flavonoids—antioxidant compounds that increase the flexibility of veins and arteries. A study out of Australia concluded participants that ate chocolate were less stressed than others after completing memory tasks.

“You want to make sure you’re eating a dark chocolate with a cocoa content of from 70 to 88 percent,” says Whitney Bembenick of Indy-based Endangered Species Chocolate, an organic, fair trade chocolate company that includes organic dark chocolate in its product line. “When you add in the sugar, milk and butter, the health benefits are significantly reduced.”

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Promoting Health from the Top Down

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ccording to the American Heart Association, nearly 78 million adults are overweight or obese. With this epidemic comes an increase in heart disease, viral infections, cancer, and other health risks. While productivity of unhealthy employees decreases, health insurance costs increase, many businesses in the Indianapolis area are striving to provide healthy options in the workplace.

One example of healthy lifestyle innovations at work is Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of call center technologies and software solutions headquartered in Indianapolis and ranked as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Small Companies in America.

The company offers an onsite gym with fitness equipment, a rock climbing wall, and 15 workout classes a week. An onsite café offers healthy food selections, which can be purchased with a special card linked to a personal account that tracks nutritional information for each item, so employees can better manage their diet.

In addition to a free, onsite health clinic, individuals can also qualify for discounts on their insurance premium if they meet certain health measures–such as healthy weight - and employees also get reimbursed for participating in races, including 5ks, 10ks and marathons.

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Happy Marriage, Healthier Lives

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NOSTALGIA ARMS US FOR THE FUTURE

University of Missouri expert says that people in happy marriages are more likely to rate their health better than their peers as they age. Evidently, engaging with one’s spouse builds a strong relationship that can improve spirits, promote feelings of well-being and lower stress.

Analyzing data from 707 continuously married adults that participated in the Marital Instability Over the Life Course panel study, a 20-year nationwide research project begun in 1980, researchers found that married people have better mental and physical health and are less likely to develop chronic conditions than their unmarried, widowed or divorced peers.

Thus, researchers recommended involving spouses and families in treatment for any illness.

They further suggested that in cases of a strained marital relationship, improving marital harmony would also improve health.

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aving lingering fond memories of happy times, once actually thought to be a psychiatric disorder, have now been confirmed as a healthy and, ultimately, positive activity. Most people experience nostalgia at least once a week and nearly half of those surveyed reported experiencing it three or four times a week, say researchers at England’s University of Southampton.

When speaking wistfully of the past, individuals are usually reconstructing happy memories of family and friends, and typically become more optimistic about the future, reports lead researcher and Social Psychologist Constantine Sedikides, Ph.D., who observes, “Nostalgia makes us a bit more human.”

The Southampton paper, presented to the American Psychological Association, meshes well with another study confirming that nostalgic memories inspire positive feelings of joy, high self-regard, belonging and meaningfulness in life.

In two studies, social psychologists at North Dakota State University found that past fond memories help us become more self-confident and cope better in the present.

“We see nostalgia as a psychological resource that people can dip into to conjure the evidence they need to assure themselves that they’re valued,” says lead researcher Clay Routledge.

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Small Retailers Gaining Force

Green Finance

Canada Shows the Way via Mass Transit The government of Ontario, Canada, is issuing “green bonds” to fund the expansion of mass transit infrastructure in the province.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says, “Green bonds are a great tool to raise capital for a project with specific environmental benefits.

The worldwide market for green bonds in the last year has doubled; it’s now estimated to be more than $346 billion in U.S. dollars.”

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While online mega-shopping malls have decimated many types of small businesses around the country, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies notes that independent bookstores are doing surprisingly well. For the last four years, their number and total sales have grown, despite the recent recession. In 2009, citizens patronized 1,651 independent bookstores in the United States; today their number exceeds 1,900.

In addition, local coffee shops have grown faster than the largest chain’s storefronts. Bakers and specialty food purveyors, independent pharmacies and pet, fabric and stationery stores are growing, too.

One reason for the good news is the “buy local” ethic promoted by groups such as the American Independent Business Alliance. Last year, sales at independent businesses in cities benefitting from these campaigns grew 8.6 percent; those without them still increased 3.4 percent.

Independents are winning customer loyalty in part by hosting and sponsoring events that enrich the community. The public is realizing that buying local supports area families, keeps more dollars circulating locally and strengthens a healthy sense of community that benefits everyone.

Source: YesMagazine.org

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Handy Curriculum

Shop Class Teaches Sustainability According to a report in The Boston Globe, some American schools regret that they replaced woodshops with high-tech educational forums in the 1990s. Shop class is valuable for students that may underperform in traditional academic settings and empowers them to learn and produce tangible results.

Doug Stowe, a woodworker and teacher in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, writes in WisdomOfHands.Blogspot. ca, “Our society has inadvertently created a dependent generation of young people that don’t know how to fix things and lack even the most basic manual competence. Putting girls and boys into shop class would challenge rampant consumerism because a person is less inclined to throw out a piece of furniture and buy a replacement if they know how to fix it.

“With so many cheap imports flooding stores, it’s difficult for students to gain perspective on the resources and time required to create a piece of furniture, so shop class can teach students to appreciate long-lasting quality and its accompanying fair price tag. In this way, shop class is linked to sustainability.”

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LOVE MAGNET

Katherine Woodward Thomas on Drawing True Love Our Way

by Debra Melani

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fter years of experiencing love going sour, Katherine Woodward Thomas set a goal: She would marry her soul mate within a year. Her quest inspired a surprising awakening that spurred her to look deep inside for the key that would unblock love. Thomas realized the transformation that enabled her success involved clear steps that could help anyone.

Today, the licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert has guided thousands toward successful relationships via her national bestseller, Calling in “The One”: 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life, and subsequent books and seminars.

What catalyzed your Calling in “The One” professional journey?

I was 41, a card-carrying member of one of America’s largest-growing groups—the never-marrieds. I had bought into the cultural belief that a woman my age had little chance of finding a great husband. I felt anxious and resigned, trying to come to terms with it, but sad inside.

Fortunately, at the time, I was part of a small group supportive of each other’s intentions. So I set the outrageous intention that I would be engaged by my next birthday. I also recognized my longstanding pattern of attracting unavailable men who were engaged, married or alcoholics.

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able to be the woman you would need to be in order to fulfill it.”

Her wake-up call turned my focus from running out to find love to going within to discover the barriers I had against it. Thus I began what became the Calling in “The One” process.

How does it differ from other approaches to finding love?

Many approaches focus on the external reasons love is elusive, such as all the good men are taken, men don’t like powerful women or just not having met the right person. This approach focuses more on the internal reasons— going within to discover and release one’s own conscious and unconscious barriers. For most of us, a gap exists between how much we think we want love and how much we are actually open and ready to receive it. Until we bridge that gap, we will covertly keep love at bay, and won’t even realize we are doing it.

What are the most common hidden barriers to love?

One hidden barrier is resentment. We only resent people to the extent that we’ve given our power away to them.

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Another centers on old agreements—the spoken and unspoken, agreements we make, usually in an emotional time—such as “I’m never going to let myself get hurt again” or “I’ll never love anyone the way I love you.” Such agreements live in our lives as intentions. They may no longer be conscious, yet still set our course.

Another has to do with toxic relational dynamics. To find the best partnership, you need to be your best self. Maintaining a toxic dynamic drains personal power, making it hard to move forward in life. It’s vital to evolve out of this debilitating dynamic so you are in the center of your power everywhere in life.

The fourth area, and probably the most important, revolves around the core beliefs you hold about both yourself and others. You might have a reasonably clear sense of yourself around money, career and friendship, but your core love identity might cause you to believe yourself unworthy of a quality partner. Identifying and challenging these beliefs is critical in learning how to break free from them, helping to raise your value in your own eyes and thus in others.

You believe the best way to find a needle in a haystack is to become magnetic and allow that needle to find you.

How does one become magnetic to love?

Being centered in the truth of your own value and the real possibilities you hold for true love is wildly attractive. Love yearns to embrace us, but can’t come to us if it can’t come through us. When we shift into this place of possibility, we can become profoundly magnetic to love.

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Spring cleaning—or in this case, winter cleaning—is a great way to feel more energized, organized and productive at home. Squeaky Green is a 100 percent eco-friendly cleaning and organizing service in Indy that assists in getting homes shipshape. It uses handmade products made from certified-organic Castile Soap, a true soap and not a chemical detergent, so it is completely bio-degradable and Earth-friendly.

Once the home space is neat and tidy, consider easing stress and tension with a massage—better yet, add some retail therapy. Heal Thyself and Co., in Broad Ripple, helps clients live more pain-free and gain a greater sense of health and well-being by utilizing a variety of holistic massage methods. Owners Barb Humphrey and Carol Heubach also recently added Soulful Home to their collection of services, which helps clients achieve a more idyllic home with rescued and rehabilitated

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Rev up the winter with a visit to a Tom Wood automotive dealership. A great way to fight climate change and future polar vortexes would be considering purchasing an environmentally friendly car. Tom Wood offers some of the greenest cars on the market, including the all-electric Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus and Think City, as well as the Natural Gas Honda Civic named 2012 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal.

They also take part in an extensive recycling program at all branches and harvest used oil from oil changes to heat their dealerships. Don’t forget to bring recyclable aluminum cans to support children with cancer. All proceeds from the collection program are donated to Tatum’s Bags of Fun. For more information: Squeaky Green, LLC, 317-840-7757, email BeSqueakyGreen@gmail.com or visit BeSqueakyGreen.com. See ad on page 13. Heal Thyself and Soulful Home, 6220 Broadway St., Indianapolis, 317-253-8361, visit HealThyselfandCo.com. For more information, including all locations: Tom Wood Automotive Group, visit TomWood.com. See ads on pages 2 and 32. natural awakenings

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ertainly, chocolate and roses will dominate many gift choices for Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking to go a step further for your significant other and supplement either traditional expression of love or take a more unique and creative path in gifting, consider some of these possibilities.

The Playful Soul, in Broad Ripple, is a boutique filled with books, candles, crystals, art, jewelry, clothing, pottery, organic soaps, oils and lotions, just to name a few of their offerings. The emporium recently doubled its size and created a gathering place complete with a fireplace, a perfect space to flip through a book and sip coffee.

The Wandering Peacock, in Westfield, offers beautiful, unique, handmade gifts from 28 local artists, including paintings, jewelry and the owner’s hand-thrown pottery. Schedule a date night with your significant other to throw and take home your own pottery with personal instruction from the owner for just $30 per person. Treat your whole family, friends or just yourself to a pottery class with Erin O’Rear.

Essential oils are powerful plant extracts that can be used on or around the temples, heart and for massages.

Using certified, therapeutic, food-grade essential oils that are 100 percent pure can also be a healthy alternative for flavoring foods and beverages when cooking. Be aware that the majority of essential oils sold in the U.S. are either synthetic or grown with pesticides or herbicides, so research various brands to learn about the origins of the plants harvested, as well as the growing and distilling methods.

Gift cards or certificates to local businesses make great gifts. Along with the aforementioned locations, giftworthy options encompass restaurants, health food stores, yoga studios, fitness facilities, chiropractic care, massages, housecleaning services and more.

For more information: The Playful Soul: 6516 N. Ferguson, Indianapolis, 317-253-0499, ThePlayfulSoul. com. See ad on page 20. The Wandering Peacock: 141 S. Union St., Westfield, 317-385-0994, Facebook.com/ TheWanderingPeacock.

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RETHINKING HEART HEALTH

Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care

by Linda Sechrist

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n 1977, Dr. Dean Ornish began to think beyond an allopathic medicine paradigm that defined the reversal of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and the hypertensive diseases such as heart failure and stroke, as physiologically implausible. Undaunted by the challenge of funding his research, he pushed forward. Results of his foundational 1986 to 1992 Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proved that individuals with preexisting coronary atherosclerosis that make intensive, integrated lifestyle changes can begin to experience improvements in their condition after as little as one year without using lipid-lowering drugs.

Based on his 30-plus years of clinical research, Ornish and his colleagues further showed that five

years of following proper nutrition, fitness and stress management—which must include love and support—can reduce symptoms of CHD and other chronic conditions. He remarks in Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health that despite numerous studies showing a medical basis for its occurrence, the reason why CHD is reversible is still the subject of debate.

Ornish’s work has paved the way for a growing corps of pioneering integrative physicians successfully collaborating with patients to reduce the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

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The cause of cardiovascular disease is arterial plaque, a fine layer of fatty material that forms within the arteries and blocks blood flow. It is largely the result of food and activity choicnatural awakenings

es, plus the degree of inflammation in the arteries. Dr. Steven Masley’s three keys to improving heart health highlighted in his book, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and an upcoming PBS special, concern lifestyle factors capable of shrinking plaque, improving circulation and strengthening the heartbeat. “Abnormal plaque growth is preventable 90 percent of the time,” states the president of Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

While conducting research on the heart health of nearly 1,000 patients over a period of 20 years, Masley suspected that the traditional assessment approach of measuring cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure didn’t effectively address the biochemistry within arteries. Testing intima-media thickness (IMT) using a simple 10-minute external ultrasound confirmed it. The test bounces high-frequency sound waves to measure the thickness of the carotid arteries’ innermost two layers on either side of the neck.

“This valuable tool allows for an estimate of arterial age.

A healthy, young cardiovascular system has less plaque and an unhealthy, old one has more,” advises Masley. IMT, a useful tool for preventing future heart attacks and strokes, differs from standard carotid Doppler ultrasound, which looks

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A practitioner of functional medicine, Masley explains heart-related diagnoses differently than his allopathic counterparts. “Rather than diagnosing high blood pressure as hypertension, I categorize it as not enough exercise, not enough fruits and vegetables, high emotional stress and excessive body fat.”

To optimize heart health, Masley employs a broad, holistic matrix of options that enhance the cardiovascular system—the interactions among diet, activity level, weight, environmental toxins, hormones, stress and bio-chemical factors such as blood sugar control and inflammation levels. He prescribes heart-healing foods that simultaneously help to manage the aging process, following a customized, heart-friendly supplement plan; engaging in exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries; and learning how to better manage stress.

He contends that cardiovascular events remain the top cause of

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death because individuals are largely unaware of treatment options before they get into trouble. More, “Most people falsely assume that their condition has been fixed with a medical procedure and/or drugs, and that a lifestyle change isn’t necessary.”

Cholesterol’s Bad Rap

Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist, anti-aging specialist and bioenergetics psychotherapist in Manchester, Connecticut, has also shifted his heart health paradigm.

He now prescribes a combination of conventional medicine, food, supplements, mind/body strategies and natural healing methods. His book, Heartbreak and Heart Disease: A Mind/Body Prescription for Healing the Heart, relates many inspiring case histories that address the psycho-emotional component of heart health and illustrate how to repair and reopen a broken heart by releasing long-repressed emotions.

Following two years of Gestalt psychotherapy training and seven years of bioenergetics training, Sinatra likewise realized that heartbreak was one of the major causes of heart disease. An expert in the field of natural cardiology, he had once believed that cholesterol and fat were the primary causes before 40 years of treatment research taught him otherwise.

“Cholesterol is not the reason for heart disease,” advises Sinatra, founder of HeartMDInstitute.com and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth. “The body produces and needs cholesterol to convert sunlight to vitamin D, to make sex hormones, vital semipermeable membranes for the body’s trillions of cells, plus bile salts for digestion. Even your brain makes and uses cholesterol to build connections between the neurons that facilitate learning and memory.” www.AwakenIndy.com

Real Perpetrators

Sinatra names the real perpetrators of heart disease—stress, inflammation and overeating sugar and processed foods containing saturated fat. He counsels that the heart benefits less from a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet than one low in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats, overturning widespread medical mantras.

Also, a high-fructose, high-grain carbohydrate diet raises triglycerides, increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and contributes to insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce more cholesterol, as well as more inflammatory, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) particles, all of which increase the risk for CHD, diabetes and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that metabolic syndrome, which affects nearly 35 percent of American adults, may overtake smoking as the leading risk factor for CHD.

The AHA currently is focused on increasing awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Its Go Red for Women campaign emphasizes the vital need to take preventive basic actions, including adopting an exercise routine, healthier diet and doctor visits for appropriate non-invasive tests.

Essential Spirit

Dr. James Forleo, a chiropractor in Durango, Colorado, with 30-plus years of clinical experience, maintains that health is simple, disease is complicated (also the title of his book). He counsels patients, “If mental stress is present in your life, you owe it to your cardiovascular system to change to a healthier lifestyle. Your life may depend on it.”

Forleo has recognized that an individual’s state of mind can be a big help or hindrance in maintaining a healthy heart. “The heart represents a different realm of experience entirely, one that cannot be explained by logic and reason,” comments Forleo.

He champions the link between maintaining normal spinal function and healthy heart function, along with supporting the inner presence of Spirit, which he calls the healthy heart’s ultimate elixir. “Its essence

relaxes the heart, opens the mind to possibilities greater than itself and provides the perspective that the heart and the mind are complementary,” he observes.

He explains that when our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give.

“If you or someone you know experiences heart problems, chances are that unresolved emotions lie directly below the surface,” he says. “There are exceptions, and genetic problems can explain many heart defects, but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.”

Forleo’s concept is supported by the work of Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., executive vice president and director of research at California’s Institute of HeartMath. His research papers include The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People.

“Today, evidence suggests that the heart may play a particularly important role in emotional experience. Research in the relatively new discipline of neurocardiology has confirmed that the heart is a sensory organ and acts as a sophisticated information encoding and processing center that learns, remembers and makes independent functional decisions that don’t involve the cerebral cortex,” advises McCraty.

race, anger boils our blood—and our common sense are telling us what we don’t need more studies to confirm.

If we can’t deal with our anger in a timely fashion, name our feelings, respond effectively and release them, we increase our chance of illness, ranging from hypertension to cardiovascular events.”

According to the American Journal of Cardiology, the U.S. spends 10 percent of all healthcare dollars for cardiovascular disease pre-

vention and medical management versus 90 percent on medical treatment procedures and hospital care.

For individuals interested in taking charge of their heart health, working with a physician that embraces the emerging paradigm of integrative lifestyle changes and prevention can be a drug-free, life-saving decision.

Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for full interviews.

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Pioneering integrative medical doctors Masley, Sinatra, Forleo and Mona Lisa Schultz, who also holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, agree that in matters of heart disease, emotions take center stage. Schultz, who recently co-authored All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations and Intuition, with Louise L. Hay, a leading founder of the self-help movement, applies her 25 years of experience as a medical intuitive with the best of Western clinical science, brain research and energy medicine.

Shultz observes, “Every illness has an emotional component, which tells us intuitively that something or someone in our life or environment is out of balance and needs to be addressed. Our use of language— such as frustration makes our heart

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CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOOD

Boosting Diets and Heart Health

by Judith Fertig

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esearch tells us that 14 out of any 10 individuals like chocolate,” quips cartoonist Sandra Boynton. American chocolate lovers buy 58 million-plus pounds around Valentine’s Day, according to Nielsen Research. Ideally, the dark treat would be as healthy as a salad or an apple. Fortunately, accumulating research is on the way to giving plantbased chocolate superfood status.

All chocolate starts with cacao beans, seeds from the pods of the tropical cacao tree that thrives only in hot, rainy climates in Africa, Indonesia and South America. Local soil and climate conditions determine flavor characteristics, much as with grapes. Harvested beans are fermented to create the chocolate taste and then dried. Afterwards, chocolate makers add brand-specific ingredients to the cacao solids.

“The percentage number on a bar’s wrapper represents the weight that actually comes from the cacao bean content,” says Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and author of What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen www.AwakenIndy.com

Science Explained.

“The higher the number, the lower the percentage of sugar and the less sweet, more bitter and complex the flavor.”

This is significant because dark chocolate contains higher levels of antioxidants which can help reduce cell damage, according to the Integrative Medicine Department at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor.

Alex Whitmore, founder of Taza Chocolate, in Somerville, Massachusetts, recently had one of its bars lab tested for antioxidant levels, called ORAC, or oxygen radical absorption capacity; the higher the value, the more antioxidants. Taza Chocolate’s 80% Dark Bar had a 65 percent higher ORAC than Himalayan goji berries, famed for being a superfood.

“This is very high for a chocolate bar,” notes Whitmore.

Cocoa also serves as a superfood for cardiovascular and metabolic health, report two recent studies from separate teams of Harvard School of Public Health researchers.

A 2012 meta-analysis of clinical trials published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded

that consuming dark, unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate can improve blood pressure, vascular dilation and cholesterol levels, plus reduce metabolic precursors like diabetes that can lead to heart disease.

In 2011, Eric Ding, Ph.D., a Harvard School of Public Health epidemiologist and nutrition scientist, reviewed short-term trials of subjects ingesting 400 to 500 mg per day of flavonoid-rich cocoa, which he equates to 33 bars of milk chocolate or eight bars of dark chocolate. While Ding feels this is an unreasonable amount to eat because of the extra calories from sugar and fat, he states, “Supplements with concentrated cocoa flavonoids may perhaps be helpful for garnering the benefits discovered. The key is getting the benefits for heart disease while avoiding the calories, and for that, chocolate bars are not likely the best solution.”

Another observational study published in Nutrition shows that eating dark chocolate might help keep the pounds off for teenagers. Researchers with the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe

by Nutrition in Adolescence program at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, knew that chocolate consumption in adults already had been linked to lower body mass index. They found that chocolate consumption was also associated with lower total and midsection fat in European adolescents, reports Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, a natural health research database.

“The quality and cocoa content they used in their research is probably much higher than in America,” says Ji. “From my perspective, it appears that even when researchers don’t control for type, the results across the board are rather startling. Even American subjects, presumably eating common milk chocolate bars, see benefits.”

So, this Valentine’s Day—and every day—we can happily relish that one-ounce piece of artisan dark chocolate melting slowly in our mouth and know we’re doing it for pleasure and for health.

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

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Simple Stress Busters Natural Ways to Slide into a State of Calmness

by Kathleen Barnes

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e all encounter everyday stressors and usually find our own ways of defusing them. However, when chronic stress remains unresolved, it extracts a toll on health that may range from heart disease and stroke to obesity, gastrointestinal problems and depression.

Thankfully, Natural Awakenings has uncovered inviting ways to regularly de-stress that naturally make us feel good. Here are some refreshing ideas for immediate rest and relaxation.

Eat Mindfully. Chocolate can be an excellent antidote to stress-related binge eating, advises Dr. Susan Lord, an integrative physician in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, who leads mind-body medicine programs at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge. “We rarely eat

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mindfully,” comments Lord. “We’re usually gulping down our food while watching TV, arguing with the kids or reading a book.”

She often leads a meditation in which participants are allotted one small piece of chocolate that they must eat slowly and consciously. “Most people discover they have never really tasted their food,” she says. “They are pleasantly surprised to discover that they feel satiated and satisfied on every level.”

Lord’s teaching is supported by a study from an Oregon Research Institute affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing that people lost significant amounts of weight by eating slowly and mindfully. Accordingly, Kripalu has encouraged eating in silence for nearly 40 years, a prac-

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tice Lord heartily recommends to her patients for one meal a day.

Walk a labyrinth. A meditative walk on a labyrinth may be just what the doctor ordered, says physician Esther Sternberg, professor of medicine and research director at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. “A labyrinth differs from a maze, which has high walls and many dead ends,” notes Sternberg. “Walking a maze is inevitably stressful; a labyrinth has the exact opposite effect. There is only one path in and one path out. You go to the middle, meditate and walk back out. It’s a perfectly calming walking meditation.”

In physiological terms, Sternberg explains, the deep breathing induced by labyrinth walking activates the vagus nerve, which prompts relaxation.

It does this by interrupting the brain’s stress response and halting the release of adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands.

Our ancestors built labyrinths as early as 4,000 BCE. They exist today in churches, healing centers and backyards all over the world. Finger labyrinths, even as simple as an outline printed on a piece of paper, also have proved to be effective relaxation tools, says Neal Harris, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Barrington, Illinois. His study confirming its relax-

Music Soothes the Soul Dozens of studies from leading institutions like Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, in Yonkers, New York, and Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, show that music can offset stress, relieve pain, lower blood pressure, improve immune function and support restful sleep. So play a tune or two of much-loved music and let the calming effects induce a state of relaxation.

According to research from the American Society of Hypertension, classical music, the blues and other soothing music work best because they cause the body to release endorphins and slow breathing rates. It’s better yet if our favorite music inspires stress-releasing body movement.

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Shake (or laugh) it off. Anyone that has ever felt like exploding from tight shoulders, indigestion, headaches or other conditions caused by accumulated stress can benefit from Lord’s recommendation to experience a whole-body shake.

“Just stand with your feet firmly planted and start shaking—first your feet, then your legs, arms, head and neck and eventually, your whole body—for at least two or three minutes,” she counsels. “You’ll shake off all of that tension, energize every cell and probably start laughing, another great stress reliever.”

A good belly laugh is likewise a powerful stress reliever, according to a study by researchers at Indiana State University, in Terra Haute, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Results also showed that laughter increased production of the protective cells that boost immune function.

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Quiet Kids in a Noisy World Bringing Out the Best in Introverts

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abrielle Perillo’s daughter, A’ngel, 11, is a deep thinker, compassionate for all beings (human and not), a defender of justice, spiritual and extremely creative. She pursues any subject she studies with focus and passion. Although other children are naturally drawn to her, A’ngel, a born introvert, generally prefers to play quietly on her own. At first, her mother worried that her daughter was being insensitive to others and not paying attention to her surroundings. But once Mom released her own emotional projections, she recognized how happy her daughter is in her own space and began to appreciate the benefits of this independence.

At least a third of Americans are introverts, yet many parents are prone to mischaracterize their more private children as antisocial, self-centered and lonely. Susan Cain, a former corporate attorney and author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, explains, “Introverts are not antisocial, they just prefer socializing in lower-key ways.” They usually form a few deep and intimate relationships compared to extroverts that often cultivate many friends.

Christine Fonseca, an educational psychologist and author of Quiet Kids, notes the danger in misunderstanding a child’s hesitancy or reserved nature. “Kids can benefit from understanding who they are and what it means to be an introvert. Otherwise, they may compare themselves to their extrovert friends and feel deficient.”

Introverts own many exceptional qualities. They tend to be deep thinkers able to work independently in highly creative and innovative ways. They may prefer to learn a lot about a few topics instead of a little about many different areas. Often described as empathetic, conscientious and self-aware, introverts make authentic leaders and effective managers as adults.

Introvert and extrovert temperaments are distin-

guished by how individuals generate energy. Introverts process the world and recharge through solitude; many can flourish in social situations as long as they can rejuvenate by being on their own.

Fonseca notes a defining difference in physiology.

“Introverts use part of the nervous system that has a long pathway from point A to point B, so it takes them longer to process information.”

Cain adds, “Introverts also usually have a longer runway than others, so it takes them longer to take off and fly.

It’s crucial that the message they’re receiving from parents and teachers is, ‘That’s okay.’” It’s important that parents balance how they honor a child’s preferences with teaching them skills to thrive. “Don’t expect them to follow the gang,” says Cain. “Instead, encourage them to follow their passions.”

Parents can empower children with tools to increase their comfort zone. If youngsters have difficulty speaking up in class, it helps to prepare them with what they want to say beforehand. Cain notes that this lessens anxiety and when they are able to speak up, they’ll feel like part of the class.

Simple tips can offer relief in uncomfortable social situations. Perillo reinforces social manners before she and A’ngel arrive at an event. She focuses on the greetings, reminding her to extend her hand first, speak clearly, make eye contact and smile. Also, because self-promotion doesn’t come naturally to introverts, they often need coaching to highlight their own assets when applying for a club, college or job.

Fonseca encourages families to embrace digital technology. She observes, “Most introverts are extroverts online. While face-to-face communication tends to drain them, that doesn’t happen as much online, plus it’s easier to feel more adept socially there.” They’ll still need to disconnect and renew after socializing online, so it’s important to set usage boundaries.

Fonseca, who has one introverted and one extroverted child, facilitates dialogue that teaches each of them to communicate with their peers about their needs. “My introvert tells her extrovert friends not to take offense if she needs to take quiet time alone. They offer each other a perspective that makes their own point of view more well-rounded.”

From a neuropsychological perspective, introverts and extroverts can learn from each other, as well. According to Fonseca, extroverts that habitually activate their sympathetic nervous system (“fight-or-flight”) can experience burnout if they don’t learn how to slow down and be calm. However, introverts, relying mostly on their parasympathetic system (“rest and digest”), can be overly calm and slow to respond to situations.

Fonseca notes, “It’s not about one temperament being more positive than the other; it’s about understanding who everyone is, their authentic self and finding balance.”

Meredith Montgomer y is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthy Planet.com).

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JANUARY

health & wellness

plus: health coaches FEBRUARY

rethinking heart health plus: stress relief MARCH

food & garden

plus: gluten-free foods APRIL

green living

plus: healthy home MAY

women’s wellness plus: bodywork JUNE

inspired living

plus: men’s wellness JULY

food watch

plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST

transformative education plus: children’s health SEPTEMBER

conscious caretaking plus: yoga

OCTOBER

sustainable communities plus: chiropractic and acupuncture NOVEMBER

personal empowerment plus: beauty

DECEMBER

awakening humanity plus: holiday themes

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Cardiac Care for Pets

How to Keep Little Hearts Humming

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

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ymptoms that suggest a dog or cat’s heart is not pumping effectively include coughing and fatigue from light exercise. Before the signs are evident, it is far better to check for heart disease during regular twice-yearly visits to the veterinarian.

Using a stethoscope, a skilled doctor can pick up telltale heart murmurs during the examination.

A fairly common problem with cats, heart disease tends to occur as cardiomyopathy, an issue with the heart muscle. In most dogs, where cardiomyopathy is rare, it usually involves damaged heart valves, resulting in “leaks” that allow blood to flow in both directions.

Upon an initial diagnosis of heart disease, one of two mistakes in treatment routinely occur: Either a doctor prescribes strong cardiac medications to “prevent” heart failure from happening (even though no medication has been shown to prevent heart failure), or he takes a wait-and-see approach, only intervening when the disease progresses to irreversible heart failure.

The better approach is to do further testing and evaluation at the first sign of a murmur, including chest X-rays, an electrocardiogram www.AwakenIndy.com

(EKG) and a cardiac ultrasound to classify the stage of the disease and determine if conventional medications can help. Follow-up visits every six months allow the doctor to identify the point at which heart disease has progressed toward impending heart failure.

In general, pets with either a diseased or failing heart can benefit from supplements. Individual regimens vary, based on the nature of the patient’s case.

Omega-3

Fish oil contains beneficial docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. The principle metabolites derived from the metabolism of EPA and DHA tend to be anti-inflammatory.

Contrariwise, omega-6 fatty acids, which are found in warm-

weather vegetable oils, produce pro-inflammatory mediators. Because omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids compete with each other to be converted to active metabolites (proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory) in the body, decreasing the intake of omega-6 fatty acids and/or increasing dietary omega-3 fatty acid levels, available through fish oil, is generally considered beneficial. The differing numbers identifying omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids simply refer to where the carbon-carbon double bonds are positioned in the molecules.

Supplementing with fish oil may also reduce the occurrence of atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden cardiac death by decreasing inflammation throughout the body, including in the heart.

several beneficial effects for the heart—helping to maintain a normal heart rhythm with decreased risk of arrhythmias; bolstering the force of heart muscle contraction; increasing coronary blood flow; and decreasing the organ’s energy demands. It acts like angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as the medicine Enalapril, used to help regulate blood pressure and reduce the workload of a failing heart.

While other therapies can be used to help pet heart patients, these three are a sound starting point. In

some cases, they may be suitable instead of medications that can cause side effects to the kidney and liver, or at least allow for smaller doses.

Natural remedies provide a gentler alternative.

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Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

Coenzyme Q-10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinol or ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring antioxidant synthesized in most tissues in the body. The highest concentrations are in the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas. In the diet, CoQ10 is found in foods such as organ meats, poultry, fish, meat, nuts, soybean oil, fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.

The Professional’s Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines explains that CoQ10 is used in electron transport in mitochondria—small organelles inside cells that convert carbohy drates and fats into energy. It reports that studies in people with hypertension showed a reduction in systolic blood pressure through CoQ10 supplementation. Benefits of such therapy studied in people with a heart that has failed in its pumping ability showed increased improved heart function and proper dilation of the blood vessels for improved circulation. It is proving to be one of the best nutrients to help an ailing heart.

Hawthorn

The herb hawthorn is highly regarded for its suitability in the treatment of heart disease due to its flavonoid and other antioxidant content. It provides 25

sunday Kundalini Yoga – 8:30am-9:45am. Starting Feb. 16th, then weekly. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting.

Modifications available for any fitness level. Body Mind and Core, 1344 S Rangeline Rd,Carmel.

317-696-0720. HariDattiKaur.com.

Dharma 4 Kids – 11am-12:15pm. Suitable for ages 4-11. Children learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm the mind. The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parent/child discussion after class. $5/child.

Snacks included. Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317374-5281. Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. All levels. A unique blend of posture, breathwork, meditation and chanting. Modifications available for any fitness level. $7. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. HariDattiKaur.com.

Sahaja Meditation – 12-1pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free.

Old National Bank, 6135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-300-4560. IndianaMeditation.org.

Children’s Yoga – 2pm. Introduction to yoga through a series of fun, interactive poses using the YogaKids technique incorporating learning various elements of anatomy, music, visual arts and language. Suggested ages 3-7; accompanied by an adult, mats provided. $60/8-week session. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B, Hazel Dell Pkwy (inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building), Carmel. 317-703-4431.

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monday Yoga Lunch Express – 12-12:45pm. Also on Tuesdays. Yoga stress-release class and lunch special, featuring your choice of smoothies or cup of soup. $10/class drop-in; $8/class book of 10. $3/lunch item. Main Street Yoga and Yogulatte, 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317-753-1266.

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Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6:15-7:30pm. This beginning to intermediate class will incorporate more knowledge about the teachings of yoga.

The coordination of movement and breathing, yoga is the ultimate cross training system. $15/ drop-in. Shamrock Wellness, 14535 B, Hazel Dell Pkwy (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building), Carmel. 317-703-4431.

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tuesday Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10am, Tues & Thurs. Flow through a sequence of postures designed to cultivate balance and harmony, concluded by a short guided meditation. All Levels. $7. Mei Fitness, 9166 Rockville Rd, Avon. 317-273-8940.

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Yoga Movement for Parkinson’s – 1:30-2:30pm.

Also on Thursdays. Movement designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Seated and supported poses in a small group. Donation based. breath.life.yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630.

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Pot Roast Dinner at Earth Fare – 4:30-7:30pm.

Enjoy a “real meal” with braised beef, roasted carrots, onions and baby potatoes. Vegetarian and vegan options available. $9.99/person. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville & 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel. EarthFare.com.

Yoga Learning Adventures for Children – 4:455:30pm. This creative yoga program engages children’s bodies, minds and imaginations. Kids “travel” to far-away places, go on adventures and discover a world full of possibilities through movement, song and art. Appropriate for all children, including those with Aspergers, Autism or PDD-NOS. Siblings accompanying children on the spectrum may participate at a reduced rate. Parent/guardian is welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6 - 10. $10/ drop-in; $80/10 classes. Main Street Yoga, Natural Awakenings 1032 Main St, Ste B, Speedway. 317-753-1266.

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Vinyasa Yoga – 6pm. Flow through a sequence of postures designed to cultivate balance and harmony, concluded by a short guided meditation.

All Levels. $7. Mei Fitness, 9166 Rockville Rd, Avon. 317-273-8940. MeiFitness.com.

Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

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Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St #500, Zionsville. 317-679-1168. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. A simple and spontaneous meditation technique, which de-stresses mind, improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing one’s own inner energy. Free. Old National Bank, 4950 E Natural Awakenings County Line Rd, Greenwood. 317-300-4560.

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Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

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Healing, Drumming and Meditation Circle – 7-9:30pm. Weekly discussion takes place at metaphysical super store, offering classes, services and the largest rock shop in the Midwest. Free. All My Relations, 7218 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis.

317-227-3925. AllMyRelationsIndy.com.

thursday Family Dinner Night at Earth Fare – 4-8pm.

Bring the whole family for a great healthy meal option, where up to 6 kids eat free with the purchase on an adult meal of $5 or more. Earth Fare, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville & 1390 Rangeline Rd, Carmel. EarthFare.com.

Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127.

Transform Your Life – 7-8:30pm. This class teaches practical methods to use immediately in daily life. These teachings will help you become happier and more peaceful. A perfect manual for inner transformation. $10/class.

Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6018 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-374-5281.

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friday Reboot & Restore – 6-7:15pm. Perfect for un-slouching and recharging at the end of the week, this all-levels class helps you reboot.

A moderately energizing flow and extra-long relaxation, helps leave you feeling restored and ready for the weekend. Peace Through Yoga, 575 S Main St #500, Zionsville. 317-679-1168.

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Winter Nights – 7 pm. Annual indoor film series provides attendees a much needed escape from the cold while they cozy up and enjoy classic film.

This year, movies focus on quirky, heart-warming comedies with razor-sharp dialogue and slapstick shenanigans. All films are shown in their original 35 mm format. $9/public; $5/members and students. Held in the The Toby, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis.

317-923-1331. IMAMuseum.org.

saturday Carmel Winter Farmers’ Market – thru 3/15.

9am-noon. Over 30 vendors, indoors in the underground parking garage at the Indiana Design Center. The vendors will be selling a cornucopia of locally produced foods such as herbs, vegetables, fruits, plants, meat, poultry, fish, honey, and wine. Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Rangeline Rd, Carmel. CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm. thru April 2014. Farmers and producers showcase fresh foods, baked goods, herbs and a variety of products. The Platform, Indianapolis City Market, 202 E Market St, Indianapolis.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles. Free.

Tom Wood Nissan, 4150 E 96th St, Indianapolis.

Rick Steiner, 317-987-4890. HoosierEVA.org.

Indoor Garage Sale at Hamilton North Public Library – 10am-4pm. The library kicks off its winter reading program with an Olympic-sized indoor garage sale. Stay out of the cold and shop for a good bargain. Free. Hamilton North Public Library, 209 W Brinton St, Cicero. 317-984-5623.

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Gluten Free Food Sampling – 12-4pm. Gluten Free Living Now and Nature’s Pharm team up to offer samplings of various gluten free food products. Come enjoy these great samples at the Greenwood location of Nature’s Pharm. Free.

Nature’s Pharm, 8251 US 31 S, Greenwood. 317888-0557. Natures-Pharm.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Groundhog 7-Mile Run – 1pm. Check if you can see your own shadow as you enjoy a variety of fun runs to celebrate Groundhog Day. The 7-mile run will be followed by the Children’s Groundhoglet races. Contributions of one or more canned non-perishable food items are requested per participant. Registration 11:30am. Zionsville High School, Freshman Center Cafeteria, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville. IndyRunners.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Red Dress Dash – 8-9am. Throw on your favorite red dress over your winter clothing and dash around Monument Circle in support of women’s heart health. Join in to support the fight against the No. 1 killer of women, heart disease. Free coffee and a light breakfast will be available at the Emmis building starting at 8 a.m. Free. American Hearth Association, Emmis Communications, 40 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Heart.org.

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Open House – 12-1pm. Learn more about the Brain Balance Program, an individualized and comprehensive approach to helping children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties surmount their unique challenges. Light lunch will be served.

Free. Brain Balance Center of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis. 317-843-9200.

BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com.

Dinner’s On! Cooking Class – 5:30-7:30pm.

Forget your busy schedule and join us as we walk you through recipes your family and friends will never know you whipped up with ease. $35.

Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Dr, Indianapolis. 317-408-0110. Sarah@Reinventing Wellness.com. ReinventingWellness.com.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis Parent Workshop – 6-7pm. A hands-on workshop to learn the differences between left and right hemisphere and what can be done at home or in the classroom to help your child. Free. Brain Balance Canter of Indy, 9150 N Meridian St, Ste D, Indianapolis. RSVP: 317-843-9200.

BrainBalanceIndianapolis.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

National Wear Red Day – A national observance created by the American Heart Association. Thousands of people, including employees at more than 10,000 companies across the country will wear red to support American Heart Month. For more information: Heart.org.

Indy Eleven Artist Reception – 6-9pm. Celebrate Indy’s new professional soccer club, Indy Eleven, making its debut in the North American Soccer League later this year. This art exhibit takes its lead from Indy Eleven’s aim to create strong connections with the community. Free.

Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-396-3886. HarrisonCenter.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Arts for Learning Creativity Fest – 11-4pm.

This event is a great way to introduce kids to new, exciting, art forms. Children must have waivers signed by their parent/guardian upon entrance to allow photographers and videographers to capture the fun. Free. Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave, Indianapolis. 317-925-4043.

ArtsForLearningIndiana.org.

Be My Gluten Free Valentine – 2-4pm. Join Pediatric GI Doctors and specialty providers from Riley Hospital for Children for a Pediatric Celiac and Gluten Sensitive Support Group event. Learn about medical trends in childhood celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Gluten Free Living Now will be providing recipes, support topics, and gluten-free cookie decorating. Free. IU Health Hospital North, 11725 N Illinois St, Carmel.

RSVP: VHavilan@iu.edu.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Raw Foods Un-Cooking Class – 6-7:30pm. Love food? Join Audrey Barron, Raw Foods Chef, for inspiring health information and sinfully delicious morsels that will have your taste buds swooning.

Watch a cooking demonstration and enjoy samples of Raw Chocolate Dipped Fruit, Raw Mint Chip Bites. Free. Whole Foods Carmel, 14598 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel. RSVP: 569-1517.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

An Evening With – 6:30-8pm. Elaine Voci welcomes Jo Zichmund, presenting “Bury Me in My Carhartts”. Zichmund is a successful large crane operator, licensed Journeyman and animal advocate. $20/person; donations are made to speakers’ favorite charities. Elaine Voci, Life Skills Coaching, LLC, 11805 N Pennsylvania St, Carmel. Register: 317-730-5481. ElaineVoci.com.

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Weight Loss Support Group – 6-7pm. Support and techniques to start and continue losing weight.

To be held once a month. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Register: 317-445-4203. MakingWeightLossEasy.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Be My Valentine 5K Run/Walk – 9am. Give your heart a good workout by running through beautiful Garfield Park. Perfect for a fun family event, as children and dogs are welcome. All participants get a souvenir tumbler or coffee or hot chocolate, and a souvenir t-shirt. $28. Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. Chet@Fun-Races.com. Fun-Races-com.

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Moms and Kids Valentine’s Day Celebration – 1-2:30pm. Moms (or adult caregivers over the age of 18) and children ages 6-10 are invited to share an afternoon together of playing, practicing yoga and enjoying refreshments. Strike a yoga pose together for a special photo keepsake. $20/1 adult and 1 child; $5 ea. additional child. Main Street Yoga, 1032 Main Street, Indianapolis. 317-7531266. MainStreetYogaIndy.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

President’s Day: Live from Delaware Street – 10am-3pm. Celebrate President’s Day at the President’s Home. Enjoy a special tour that includes the opportunity to interact with actors recreating the roles of family members and household staff from 1898. Find out more about what life was like for the President after he returned home from the White House. $14/adult; $6/ students 6-17. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis. 317-631-1888. BHPSite.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Introduction to Essential Oils – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to use essential oils to achieve wellness, purpose, and abundance. Try out some of the oils as you learn their benefits and application methods. Young Living Oils will be featured.

Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Register by 2/18: 317-445-4203.

InnerPeaceYoga.com.

CASE Indy and Bath Remodeling Seminar – 7-8:30pm. Learn all about kitchen and bath trends, the three levels of remodeling, timelines, budgeting, and living through a remodeling project. Free.

Indy Design Center, 200 S Rangeline Rd, Carmel.

317-846-2600. CaseIndy.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Arm Balance Workshop: Yes, You Can Do It! – 1-2:30pm. Arm balances are fun, challenging, and liberating, as your feet soar off the ground.

These poses build strength, discipline, flexibility and strong core muscles. $25; advance registration requested. Main Street Yoga, 1032 Main Street, Indianapolis. 317-753-1266.

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Story Time at IMA – 2-3pm. See works of art in a new way with Story Time. Hear a children’s story book and be inspired to make a masterpiece to take home. Story Time is designed for children ages 4-8 accompanied by parents/caregivers.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Free. Allen White Clowes Special Exhibition Gallery, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. Register: 317-923-1331.

IMAMuseum.org.

Vegan Meet Up – 2-5pm. Raw vegan potluck dinner, just bring a raw vegan dish. Health coach Kim Woods will also be there to answer raw food diet questions for optimal living. Free. Irvington Public Library, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis. RSVP: MeetUp.com/indy-raw-vegan-meetupgroup. IndyArtLifestyle.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Banquet of Delight – 4:30-7pm. Enjoy an evening with family and friends at Rick’s Cafe Boatyard for a special dinner and silent auction.

All proceeds go directly to Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center to help peace and happiness spread in the Midwest. $50/adult, $25/children under 13. Rick’s Cafe Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis. RSVP: 317-374-5218.

Meditation-Indianapolis.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Food Sensitivity Workshop – 6-7pm. Learn ways to be free of headaches and chronic pain, have energy, sleep well and improve your health during this workshop with registered dietitian Elizabeth Tapp, MS, RD, CLT. Free. Office of Nutrition Advancement, 5524 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis. 317-292-2354.

NutritionAdvancement.com.

Raw Vegan Dessert Extravaganza – 6-8:30pm.

Join in a special fundraiser event for Ezra’s Café – Indy’s first gluten-free, dairy-free and non-GMO café. The evening includes five courses of raw vegan desserts, each paired with a special herbal tonic. Instruction, recipes and resources on making your own raw vegan desserts round out the benefit. $75/person. Ezra’s Café at The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Broad Ripple. RSVP: 317-501-7606. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

SHIfT Happens with Hypnosis Smoking Cessation group – 6-7:30pm. Are you ready to quit smoking? Learn how you can quit smoking without effort beyond your willpower, be full of energy, and be able to enjoy smoke-free environments. Limited space. $25. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Register: 317-525-6539. EasilyStopSmokingNow.com.

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Indianapolis Polar Plunge – 10:30am. Take a brisk dip in support of the Special Olympics Indiana by joining in the fun of a polar plunge to raise funds for the organization. There will also be food and a costume contest judged by Miss Indiana USA and Miss Indiana Teen USA. Registration 8am; Costume Contest 9:45am. Participants must be 12 and older. Requested minimum contribution of $75 ($50 minimum for students with ID).

SOIndiana.org/special-events/2014-polar-plunge.

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Marianne Maxwell 765-639-1729 LifescapeCeremonies@gmail.com

Custom created one-of-a-kind weddings, funerals, memorials, commitment ceremonies and ceremonies to honor life’s journey. Marianne Maxwell is a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant. Will travel.

COUNSELING ANGELA CAPRETTI, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor 317-966-5108 AngelaTherapy@hotmail.com PositiveInsight.info

Gain insight to be free of depression and anxiety, process emotions effectively and transform relationships for a happier, healthier life.

Counseling and specialized services for adults, children, individuals and couples.

BODYWORK/ALIGNMENT COMFORT ZONE BODYWORK Jane Sullivan 33 Metzker Lane, Noblesville 317-508-7151 ComfortDiva@aol.com

Specializing in postural re-alignment, Jane is an Advanced Exercise Therapist, certified by Egoscue University, an Egoscue University Instructor and a Nationally Certified Massage and Bodywork Therapist.

Learn the techniques and skills to overcome chronic pain without the use of pharmaceutical or surgical intervention.

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #489656 317-490-6380; 877-436-2299, ext. 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com

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YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #1173791 317-695-3594 NancyArden.VibrantScents.com

Understand why the Wise Men brought Frankincense to the Christchild and why essential oils are mentioned 200 times in the Bible.

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GREEN CLEANING SQUEAKY GREEN LLC

Indianapolis Owned and Operated 317-840-7757 BeSqueakyGreen.com

Our professional and friendly staff takes pride in providing healthy cleaning and organizing solutions to families and the environment using 100 percent eco-certified/non-chemical products. See ad on page 13.

HEALTHY EATING/ ORGANIC RAW GOURMET DELIGHTS 317-450-7851 RJMain1@sbcglobal.net RawGourmetDelights.com

Raw, vegan, organic, fresh!

Sunflower Seed Pate’, Chili Cashew Cheez, Flax Crackers and more. Products available at Indy Winter Farmers’ Market, Natural Born Juicers and The Good Earth.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FULL-BODY FITNESS Cindy Sams 317-250-4848 FBFitness.com

Specializing in weight loss, nutrition, strength training, flexibility and all things anti-aging, Cindy has your absolute best interests at heart.

Her passion is helping you learn the techniques and skills which always bring fast results. Plus, she makes it fun!

HYDROTHERAPY SOFTUB SPAS

Becky Farley, Central Indiana Rep. 800-683-6654 Becky@Softub.com Softub.com

Relieve stress, arthritis, back, hip and knee pain, Fibromyalgia and diabetes symptoms. Softub provides affordability, portability, green energy savings, comfort and ease of use. America’s favorite hot tub.

NUTRITION IMPROVING HEALTH NATURALLY, INC. & JUICE PLUS Carol Watson, RN, Naturopathic Doctor 317-318-9003 Carol@DrCarolWatson.com

Do you struggle to make healthy food choices? Dr. Carol can help.

Nutritional counseling, healthy cooking workshops and fun interactive seminars for groups and children.

INTEGRATIVE NURSE PRACTITIONER INDY WELLNESS CENTER

4510 W 71st St, Indpls.

317-427-5366 HealthCoachRobin@gmail.com IndyWellness.com

REFLEXOLOGY

LAB ON DEMAND

3806 W 86th St, Indpls.

317-405-8057 LabOnDemandInd.com

Take greater control of your health with a comprehensive range of lab tests and screens - support prevention, early detection, and improved health outcomes. Fast, confidential and affordable. No doctors orders required; insured and uninsured are welcome. See ad on page 18.

INDY THERMOGRAPHY

450 E. 96th St., Ste. 500, Indpls.

317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

State-of-the-art thermal imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Get results fast for any area of the body. See ad on page 12.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING BEAUTIFUL FROM WITHIN, LLC

THOMACINE HAYWOOD REFLEXOLOGY

317-403-5051 Restore-Inc.com/2014classes.html

Your Hands Cradle Your Future. The Midwest’s most comprehensive professional training program.

Seminars or 200-hour certificate, pay-as-you-go opportunity or prepayment discounts. Classes begin Feb. 22. Graduates from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee.

Robin Eldib, RN, MSN, FNP, specializes in natural hormone replacement (for men and women), weight loss, women’s health issues, delayed food allergies, candida, vitamin consultations, diabetes, detoxification and disease prevention.

LAB SERVICES

THERMOGRAPHY

Pat Green 317-401-9038 BeautifulFromWithin@yahoo.com

A myriad of energetic and systemic processes with a holistic approach are used to help women transcend obstacles, align with their truest intentions and reclaim their power and balance.

After an initial session, your concerns will be viewed through new lenses.

This will allow you to experience a transformative, permanent shift. See ad on page 8

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING YOGA

LAURA RAIN

Soul Evolve Indianapolis-Broad Ripple 317-258-9844 MedialWoman.com

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Are you interested in Personal Growth, Healing & Spirituality?

Laura provides a vehicle for profound and positive transformation in the lives of her clients. Spiritual and Intuitive Counseling, Healing Work and Life Coaching are available for individuals and couples.

8202 Clearvista Pkwy., Ste. 8C, Indpls.

317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

Enjoy smaller classes with personalized instruction. Exercise your body then join us for meditation, offered several times each week. Early morning and lunch classes available. See ad on page 13.

MASSAGE THERAPY HEAL THYSELF & CO.

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6220 Broadway St, Broad Ripple 317-253-8361 HealThyselfAndCo.com

Pain-Free Winter You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!

Heal Thyself & Co.’s mission is to help our massage clients achieve a pain-free existence and instill a sense of health and well-being.

Come find out what feeling great means!

Dr Emu’s Rx for Pain, STOPS PAIN PLUS is known to clear brain fog, restore a positive mood, regenerate energy levels and increase circulation because it works faster, penetrates deeper and lasts longer than any other topical product or your money back!

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WESTFIELD

• Diabetic Neuropathy Foot Pain • Stiff Joints • Arthritis Pain • Knee, Neck & Back Pain • Inflamation & Swelling • Tired, Sore Muscles

800 E. Sycamore St., Westfield 317-867-0158 MontessoriSchoolOfWestfield.com

Our Classroom is a prepared environment filled with plants, art, music, and books, creating a learning environment that will reinforce a child’s independence and intellectual development.

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