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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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12 Dietary Supplement Industry at Risk

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Natural Alternatives to Common Medications

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17 KIDS TEACH US JOY

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EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: editor@NOLAHealthyLiving.com. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month.

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his month we have extended our focus to specifically address children’s health and wellness, as well as that of adults. It is guaranteed to recall fond memories of our own growing up years, as we highlight the need to nurture every generation if we are to have a sound and vibrant society.

As a baby boomer, I grew up in a time when the use of over-the-counter drugs was a tiny fraction of what it is these days. We often turned to homemade natural remedies, such as salt water or a honey-lemon mixture to soothe a sore throat or cough, and a baking soda poultice to take the sting out of bug bites. Use of antibiotics was rare (and still is in my household). So, Lisa Marshall’s article, “Drug-Free Kids: Natural Alternatives to Common Medications” (page 14) struck a chord from earlier times that still makes sense today.

It is encouraging to learn that many modern doctors are becoming wary of giving children drugs for every little thing when gentle and effective alternative options are at hand without the side-effects.

Of course, there is another aspect to homegrown healthcare—the TLC that comes with it. I cherish thoughts of my grandmother mixing up honey and lemon tea to sip when I stayed home from school feeling low. I also loved her version of the proverbial chicken soup. The love that went into producing and administering these remedies was a key ingredient in providing me relief and comfort. To this day, when I have occasion to use that honey-lemon mixture, it carries comforting thoughts of Grandma Fanny.

We can’t take such freedoms for granted, and I urge you to join in petitioning our elected officials to retain access to our choice of such alternative healthcare practices, including herbs and food supplements. Attorney Jonathan Emord defines the need in our Action Alert on page 12. He shares firsthand knowledge of recently passed legislation that leading analysts believe will force 20 to 30 percent of existing food supplement companies out of business. You’ll also find links to useful websites for keeping up on relevant legislation on page 13.

If August heat is making your energy bills soar, New Orleanians may look for relief via Colleen Morgan’s information on Energy Smart, the city’s new energy efficiency program, that was recently introduced by the city and Entergy. It helps residents and businesspeople make local buildings more energy-efficient, so we can save money on energy bills for many years to come (page 20).

Finally, we wrap up this special issue inspired by Carolyn Rubenstein’s “Kids Teach Us Joy.” Who doesn’t appreciate having a little more happiness and wonder in our daily life?

Wishing you a joyful August,

Lolita Werhan, Publisher

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r. Gary Arnold and Jack Fontana are teaming up to do a workshop focused on spiritual inquiry and breath work August 6. The workshop’s aim is to help participants with confidence, inner strength, clear thinking, and actualizing their true desires and goals.

Arnold has traveled the globe leading workshops on non-duality for 30 years, and has produced 12 books, 12 DVDs, and 50 audiobooks, including “A Quick Course in Miracles”. Fontana has lead Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB) workshops for 25 years and is a certified Level III Breath Worker Professional.

The workshop will take place at Unity Church of Metairie. Fees are $54 before August 5 and $75 at the door. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; the workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will receive a copy of Dr. Arnold’s book, “Inquiry Workbook for Spiritual Mastery”. To register, log on to WindHorse.org or call 800-472-1320.

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New on the menu are wine, beer and specialty cocktails. From Tuesday through Friday wine and beer are offered two for one from 4 p.m. until closing. On Saturday and Sunday customers may enjoy such specialty drinks as strawberry or blueberry mimosas with one of Chef Gotter’s breakfast creations such as Croque Madame or the vegetarian breakfast burrito.

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There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children. ~Nelson Mandela

Gott Gourmet Café is located at 3100 Magazine St. in New Orleans, serving Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Breakfast is offered from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday only. To view menus and learn more about Gott Gourmet Café visit GottGourmetCafe.com. See ad on page 24.

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n Aug. 30, Global Green’s Green Building Resource Center will hold a workshop on reducing residential energy use. The free workshop will teach participants how to use tools such as smart meters, online managing systems, and phone applications to help them lower their energy bill The “Green-It-Yourself Workshop: Easy Tools for Managing Home Energy Use” is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Green Building Resource Center located at 841 Carondelet St. in New Orleans.

For more information, call 504-525-2121.

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newbriefs Visioning the Future

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hil Morgan, a 26 year shamanic practitioner and Reiki Master, will return to New Orleans in September to offer individual and group shamanic sessions.

“Shamanic Vision and the Mayan Calendar” will be offered as an experiential evening on September 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tamashii Karate & Tai Chi Center located at 8132 Willow St., New Orleans.

Morgan will lead an exploration of the way in which shamanism in the past and present can support growth into the future. Participants will be given brief instructions followed by Morgan drumming for the audience so that they might experience how the shamanic form of meditation can bring insight or support. Morgan says he offers a positive outlook on how people can prepare for what is coming in the future. The cost to attend is $15.

On September 17 and 18 Morgan will facilitate “The Shamanic Journeying Workshop” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. He will also be available for private soul retrieval sessions from September 6 through 18.

To reserve a space for the Shamanic Journeying Workshop or the Shamanic Vision Event or to schedule an appointment for a private soul retrieval session, call 504-376-8518 or check NOLAReiki.com for information and other events. See ad on page 11.

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he Xavier University Center for the Advancement of Teaching will hold the sixth annual Rising Tide conference August 27, featuring Treme creator David Simon and author Richard Campanella.

The conference, which will take place at Xavier University at 1 Drexel Drive in New Orleans, will last from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 27. Speakers will include David Simon, creator of HBO series The Wire and Treme, and Richard Campanella, author of six critically acclaimed books on the physical and human geography of New Orleans.

The fee for the conference is $25 in advance (prior to July 30) and $30 thereafter.

Students can register for $18. For more information and to register, visit the conference website at RisingTideBlog.blogspot.com or call 866-910-2055.

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ike Easy, formerly the Metro Bike Coalition, and the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) are urging its supporters to call their legislators to oppose a bill submitted by House Transportation Chairman John Mica (R-FL) aimed at removing funding for bicycling and walking, including Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School and the Recreational Trails Program.

According to the LAB, Chairman Mica claimed that these programs were “not in the federal interest,” and his supporter Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) commented that one of his priorities was to eliminate “frivolous spending for bike trails.”

Noting that Louisiana Senator David Vitter has a key role in this debate as a member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, Bike Easy organized calling parties in July to convince Vitter and other legislators to oppose the bill.

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r. Kevin LeBlanc, a board certified naturopathic doctor and holistic bodyworker, opened the Joy of Life!

Natural Health Clinic in the New Orleans area just before hurricane Katrina. In the early months after the storm he worked on hundreds of Red Cross relief workers and, more recently, has worked on Gulf Coast oil spill victims. LeBlanc has reopened Joy of Life! Natural Health in Metairie where he offers a unique blending of natural remedies, massage and bodywork.

With a broad background in alternative medicine and extensive experience in using multiple modalities to treat each client’s particular health issues, LeBlanc describes his approach as results oriented. He is known for extended bodywork sessions to relieve pain and stress. “One of our sessions equals ten to fifteen of the regular sessions offered by most therapists.

And that little stuck area that just never seems to go away, finally lets go and disappears,” reports LeBlanc.

While he admits his work is intuitively driven, he also notes the importance of an excellent understanding of the musculoskeletal system. He is also a licensed massage therapist.

As a naturopathic doctor LeBlanc treats common health issues with homeopathics, herbal remedies, natural supplements and essential oils.

ola Locavores, the organizer of the Eat Local Challenge, reported that 322 people signed up to eat only (or mostly) locally produced food during the month of June. Based on this number, the organization conservatively estimates that $65,000 was re-directed to area farmers, shrimpers and fishermen.

The event – which featured local food parties and prizes - was sponsored by numerous local organizations, including Rouses, the Louisiana Seafood Marketing Board, Gambit Weekly, Natural Awakenings magazine, Old New Orleans Rum, and Pontchartrain Vineyards. Chefs such as John Besh and John Folse were among the individuals who helped to make the Challenge a success.

Nola Locavores declares that June will be Eat Local month, and the Challenge will go on bigger and better next year, with more resources and hard-to-find food items, such as wheat. The blog and monthly newsletter will continue, so email nolalocavores@gmail. com or visit NOLALocavore.org to sign up and contribute.

New Orleans A Top 10 Yoga City

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oga Journal has named New Orleans one of “10 Fantastically Yoga-Friendly Towns In The U.S.” in their current issue. Local yoga studio owners Sean Johnson, founder of Wild Lotus Yoga; Cat McCarthy, founder NOLA Yoga; and Geoffrey Roniger, founder of Freret Street Yoga are each featured in the article.

The article describes the proliferation of yoga studios in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, from 6 in 2004 to 22 studios currently, and the inclusion of yoga classes in local charter schools. The magazine also notes the presence of yoga in community-oriented recovery projects, such as The New Orleans Healing Center, and the inclusion of mantra music at The New Orleans Jazz Festival.

Other yoga-friendly towns named include: Asheville, NC; Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; Encinitas, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Washington DC; and Woodstock, NY. For more details, visit YogaJournal.com.

Joy of Life! Natural Health Clinic is located at 3200 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie.

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newbriefs New Orleans Healing Center Grand Opening

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he New Orleans Healing Center, located at 2372 St. Claude Avenue, is a new community center featuring a plethora of services and organizations focused on human, community and environmental health.

The Center’s grand opening on August 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. will feature a second line, speeches by dignitaries, panel discussions by experts in various fields, world-renowned musicians, healthy versions of local food by top chefs, and a large-scale art show. Children’s activities, such as arts and crafts, will be available all day.

The Healing Center’s tenants include a cooperative grocery, street university, yoga studio, green business incubator, healing arts collective, performance theater, interfaith center, and organic food restaurant. All of these programs, services, and activities are co-located to help revitalize and restore neighborhoods and bring the community together.

For more information, visit www.neworleanshealingcenter.org or contact Administrative Director Mark Huber at 504-940-1130 or mark@neworleanshealingcenter.org.

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Hypnosis for Pain-free Birth

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sing hypnosis for childbirth has been around for many years, but recently has been gaining attention in Southeast Louisiana.

Bonnie Miller, a certified hypnotherapist and Certified HypnoBirthing Instructor at Methodist Hypnotherapy Services in Slidell, added HypnoBirthing to her medical hypnotherapy practice 10 years ago. Millers says “Although it has not been well recognized in the deep south, it is among the most noted birthing education options for those choosing a more confident if not more natural childbirth method to prepare for childbirth and is growing in popularity. In five weekly classes she teaches expectant parents how to create a deep, relaxed state quickly and naturally using breathing, imagery and self hypnosis for pain management, control and confidence building. Each couple receives a course text, CDs and handouts. Group classes ($175) and private couple classes ($350) are available.

To register contact Bonnie Miller at Methodist Hypnotherapy at 985-726-9333, ext 118. More information at MHSFI.org. For more information on HypnoBirthing visit HypnoBirthing.com.

At Zuka Baby in New Orleans, Bliss Born will offer birth hypnosis classes each month beginning August 2. The five-week class is offered to moms between 28 and 32 weeks. Classes will include a workbook with CDs. Class size is very limited, so early registration is recommended.

Zuka Baby is located at 2124 Magazine St., New Orleans. Register at NOLABlissBorn.com.

Blue Cliff Massage Moves to Clearview Mall

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he Massage Department of Blue Cliff College, formerly the Blue Cliff School of Therapeutic Massage, has moved to Clearview Mall in Metairie. The new space includes much larger classrooms, where students learn the techniques of Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and neuromuscular therapy. Also at the new location is a retail store that offers creams and oils, books, aromatherapy candles and other related items.

Blue Cliff College, which began in 1987 as a privately owned massage school, now trains students to be medical assistants, dental assistants and dialysis technicians.

The college is still located at the massage school’s former location on Cleary Avenue.

The school’s Massage Therapy Diploma Program takes approximately nine months for day students and 15 months for evening students. The program prepares them to take the national exam and get a state license. Student massage clinics are offered each month where customers get a massage by students under the supervision of instructors for a fee. See the calendar of events in the back of this issue for dates and times.

For more information on the program call 504-293-0972. See listing on page 37.

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Are Fit Kids Smarter?

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ow important is it that kids engage in physical activity? Very, according to a recent study published in the journal, Brain Research. Kids that are more physically active tend to have a better-developed brain, which in turn helps them perform better on memory tests.

The study involved 49 children, ages 9 and 10, who ran on a treadmill to measure their oxygen intake, a standard measure of fitness. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging data of the children found that the more physically fit kids tended to have a larger hippocampus—about 12 percent bigger, relative to total brain size—than their out-of-shape peers and outperformed them on relational memory tests. The hippocampus is known to be important in learning and memory.

The new findings suggest that interventions to increase childhood physical activity could have an effect on brain development. “We knew that experience and environmental factors and socioeconomic status all impact brain development,” says Art Kramer, the University of Illinois psychology professor and Beckman Institute director who led the study. “It’s not easy to do something about your economic status, but here’s something that we can do something about.”

Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010

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Every book is a children’s book if the kid can read! ~Mitch Hedberg

Stress Reduction and Wellness Mind-Body and Mindfulness-Based Groups

Mind-Body Stress Reduction Group Aug 16 - Oct 4 To register call 504.891.8808

ew research published online in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal suggests that pregnant mothers whose diets are high in sugar and fat deliver babies that are more likely to become junk food junkies themselves. According to the report, which used rats, such diets lead to changes in the fetal brain’s reward pathway, altering food preferences.

The results may offer insight into the ever-increasing rate of human obesity and help explain why some people easily resist fatty and sugary foods, while others seem hopelessly addicted.

How can you be sure you are buying safe, non-toxic, high-quality products for you, your baby, your family and the environment?

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Just Say No to Indoor Tanning

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espite repeated warnings from dermatologists about the health dangers of tanning, results of a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology confirm that a large percentage of Caucasian teen girls and young women admitted using tanning beds or intentionally tanning outdoors during the past year.

Thirty-two percent of respondents had used a tanning bed in the past year—onefourth of them at least weekly, on average. An overwhelming majority (81 percent) of all respondents reported that they had tanned outdoors either frequently or occasionally during the past year.

“Our survey underscores the importance of educating young women about the very real risks of tanning, as melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—is increasing faster in females 15 to 29 years old than in males of the same age group,” says dermatologist Dr. Ronald L. Moy, president of the academy. “Most young women with melanoma are developing it on their torso, which may be the result of high-risk tanning behaviors such as indoor tanning. In my practice, I have had patients—young women with a history of using tanning beds—that have died from melanoma.”

PICK A SAFER SUNSCREEN

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ifting through marketing hype to find the best protection for exposed skin just got easier, thanks to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) online 2011 Sunscreen Guide. After analyzing more than 600 beach and sports sunscreens, EWG recommends only one in five, noting that many include misleadingly high sun protection factor (SPF) ratings that may protect against ultraviolet short-wave (UVB) rays that cause sunburn, but leave skin at risk for ultraviolet long-wave (UVA) damage.

Their research discovered that nearly one in three products in the guide is still laced with vitamin A ingredients that accelerate the growth of skin tumors and lesions, according to recent government studies.

Find the guide at BreakingNews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen.

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September 6 – 18 Soul Retrieval is the Shamanic method of restoring lost soul parts so we may reclaim our vitality, power and wholeness.

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he most basic of human rights is that of selfgovernment over our own bodies, especially regarding individual choice over what nutrients to ingest and treatments to receive to sustain optimal health.

Today, federal and state regulatory agencies constrict those rights by limiting our choices. Those restrictions on freedom are destined to continue.

Recent examples include state dietitian licensing bills, global censorship of health information, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA; S. 510/HR 2751). Dietitian licensing bills designate those licensed by the American Dietetic Association as nutritionists and the sole dispensers of nutritional advice and recommendations. Global censorship of nutrient-related disease treatment information by all Western governments that regulate drugs works to preserve a monopoly on therapeutic claims for drug companies. The Food Safety Modernization Act requires that all companies that make food and dietary

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supplements be registered with the federal government for the first time, deprives those companies of access to the courts in favor of administrative tribunals, and forces those companies to pay for mandatory federal investigations.

With passage of FSMA, which made every food and dietary supplement company operating in the United States subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensing, the regulators’ decadesold dream of ridding the market of supplements and leaving the field to FDA-approved drugs is closer to realization than ever before. The FSMA comes atop aggressive FDA implementation of new and costly current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations, positioning the agency to regulate every aspect of supplement production. Will the public awaken to the threat and compel the FDA to back down, or will the agency succeed in eliminating safe supplement products, to the detriment of the consuming public?

Call for Action

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point of sale, but FDA’s prior restraint (its ban on Public outcry has fighting to protect all claims associating a helped stem FDA moves nutrient with a disease, to eliminate dietary natural healthcare even provably true claims) supplements from the keeps consumers in the market on dozens of options challenges dark. occasions in the past,

Unfettered but has failed to reach a the Federal Trade by a groundswell of fever pitch in response public opposition, the to the latest round Commission’s illegal FDA is proceeding of regulatory efforts.

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DRUG-FREE

KIDS Natural Alternatives to Common Medications

by Lisa Marshall

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ant to keep your kids off drugs? The place to start is with your own medicine cabinet. So say a growing number of health practitioners that are viewing the recent proliferation of medications being targeted at kids with alarm and urging parents to turn first to common-sense home remedies or natural alternatives when possible.

“We tend to be a nation of pill-takers, who turn to medication whenever we need relief for anything,” says Dana Point, California, pediatrician Robert Sears, co-author of the new book, The Portable Pediatrician. “If we can increase the use of our skills as parents in using time-tested home remedies to help our kids feel better, we can rely less on pills.”

Because children metabolize drugs differently than adults do, cases of lingering side effects, like grogginess or hyperactivity, and accidental overdoses are widespread. Poison control facilities nationwide received 30,000 calls regarding pediatric acetaminophen alone in 2009, and roughly 7,000 kids end up in emergency rooms each year due to cough and cold medicine overdoses. Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of 14 deaths and 74 non-fatal adverse events due to acetaminophendosing errors.

According to a 2010 report by Orlando, Florida-based Medco Health Solutions Inc., children’s drugs now constitute the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, with sales increasing by 10.8 percent in 2009 over 2008, and usage by children rising four times faster than for the general population during the same period.

One in four children under 10 and one-third of adolescents ages 10 to 19 take at least one prescription medication on an ongoing basis, according to the report. The number of minors taking drugs for respiratory problems is up 42 percent since 2001 and those medicated for the chronic heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is up 147 percent.

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from $191 million in 2005 to $250 million in 2010. Despite three years of government warnings about potential dangers, including seizures and death, of giving over-the-counter cold and flu medications to children under age 2, 61 percent of parents do it anyway, according to a recent national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Meanwhile, new ad campaigns marketing drugs for kids continue to proliferate. Publisher Scholastic, Inc. was criticized recently for distributing coupons for the allergy medicine Children’s Claritin in its elementary school newsletter distributed to kids.

“I find it very concerning,” says pediatrician Hilary McClafferty, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “Some drug companies are exploiting parents at a vulnerable time, preying upon their feeling that they need to do something to make their child feel better immediately.”

Why shouldn’t a worried, sleep-deprived mom or dad reach for a quick fix to placate a miserable little one in the middle of the night? At times, medications are warranted, says McClafferty, particularly in the case of strep throat, which can lead to serious health problems when left unchecked.

But routinely medicating away symptoms can interfere with the body’s natural protective mechanisms, McClafferty says. For instance, cough medicine can inhibit the body’s natural effort to clear mucous from the lungs, prolonging congestion; also, suppressing mild fevers with drugs can sabotage the body’s own defense against infection.

“Even the conventional medical world has begun to focus on this. They are realizing many of these drugs are not very effective and they can cause toxicity in young patients,” says Matthew Baral, a doctor of naturopathy and president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

For example, according to a 2011 review in the online journal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, antihistamines can lead to sedation, constipation, drying of the mucous membranes and at higher doses, hallucinations in kids.

Decongestants can increase heart rate and lead to “rebound congestion,” or a worsening of symptoms after a child stops taking the drugs. Proton-pump inhibitors, approved in 2008 for GERD in babies as young as 12 months, have been shown to boost levels of harmful intestinal bacteria and may increase fracture risk later in life, according to a study recently published in Annals of Family Medicine.

In 2008, the FDA advised that cough and cold medicine should not be used for children under 2, and called on companies to revise their dosage instructions to indicate this more clearly. In March, 2011, it went so far as to pull hundreds of prescription cold medications off the market, with FDA

spokesperson Deborah M. Autor telling The New York Times that, “We don’t know what’s in them, whether they work properly or how they are made.”

While McClafferty is pleased with the FDA’s recent actions, she remains leery, saying, “I approach all over-thecounter medications for children with great caution and rarely recommend their use.”

Here are some alternatives to try. Remember that many herbs have not been tested for safety specifically for children, so check with a health practitioner first.

Bug Bites

For quick relief, grate a potato or some leaves of plantain to create a poultice and place it on the spot of the bite. “It will draw off some of the itching and swelling,” says Baral. Don’t forget two of the lowest-tech and natural remedies, mud and ice.

Fever

“It’s important to know that most fevers don’t need to be treated unless they are really bothering the child,” advises Sears. “Fever helps the body to fight off infection and may keep the child subdued so she can rest and recover.” He recommends tepid baths, cold cloths on the forehead, and calling the doctor if a fever persists for three days or if it rises above 103 degrees. Herbalist Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, suggests diaphoretic herbs like peppermint, ginger and elderflower, in teas, which prompt perspiration and enable the body to cool down naturally.

Cough and Congestion

Apply an herbal vapor rub of menthol and tea tree oil to the bottom of the child’s feet and put their socks back on.

The decongesting menthol vapor will help them to breathe and the antimicrobial properties of the tea tree oil will be absorbed through their skin, says Mars. For nasal decongestion, try irrigating the child’s nose with a cleansing neti pot. Sears recommends kid versions of herbal remedies Sinupret and Bronchipret.

Diarrhea and Constipation

“Probiotics are the most extensively researched remedy we have out there for diarrhea,” says Baral. Studies in the journal Pediatrics have shown probiotics to shorten bouts of diarrhea in infants and school-age children, and prevent the onset of antibiotic-induced diarrhea in kids. Look for yogurt, powder or capsules containing 10 billion colony-forming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus GG. Sears suggests the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) to quell diarrhea.

For constipation, reach for apricots, peaches, pears, plums and vitamin C.

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Earache

Drop four drops of warm mullein garlic oil into the ear. Sears says the warm oil will calm the inflamed eardrum and the antibiotic in the garlic will get to work on the infection. Olive oil will work in a pinch.

Growing Pains

While it’s common for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12 to complain of dull aches deep in their legs, there is little consensus about what causes them. Mars has found that it helps to supplement their diet with calcium and magnesium supplements in kid-friendly powdered form, or foods that contain these nutrients.

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Deglycerrhizinated licorice (DGL), slippery elm and aloe all may be able to help soothe inflamed esophageal tissue, says Baral, “But they need to be given under a doctor’s supervision.” Also take a hard look at dietary triggers: Common culprits include dairy, chocolate, tomatoes and mint.

Seasonal Allergies

One of the most commonly recommended natural treatments for addressing seasonal allergy symptoms is stinging nettle, believed to modulate the production of the histamine that prompts noses to run and eyes to water and has been shown to be safe in adults. It comes in tincture, tea and capsule form. Mars also likes Allergena region-specific homeopathic allergy medicines, which deliver traces of local pollen to help the body develop immunity to them.

Alternately, substitute citrus juices for milk during allergy season. Vitamin C has been shown to normalize histamine levels, while dairy products can boost mucous production.

Sore Throat

Stir one teaspoon of salt into eight ounces of water and gargle. “It is antiseptic and will make the pain go away,” counsels Mars. She also recommends using the infection-fighting herb Isatis root, in tincture or capsule form. McClafferty says to try a spoonful of honey; it has antimicrobial properties and may act as a cough suppressant.

Teething Pain

Oil of clove contains a compound called eugenol that serves as a natural pain killer and antibacterial agent. Baral recommends mixing no more than one drop of clove oil with honey and rubbing it on the gums (not recommended for children under 12 months). Or, saturate a clean cloth with calming chamomile tea or wintergreen tea, a natural analgesic, and let the baby chew on it.

When children suffer from common ailments, it is natural for parents to wish to soothe their suffering as quickly as possible. Just be aware that, along with the physician and the pharmacist, there is still an important role to play for “Doctor Mom.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer and mother of four who lives near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

What Children Teach Us About Hope

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There is something about the way a young child sees the world that can make us believe in anything at all. Children seem to believe in miracles even before they happen. They believe that if they wish for something hard enough it will come true.

Children have hope that when they blow on a dandelion or see the first star at night, their wishes will come true. Children know in their hearts that if they find a four-leaf clover they will have good luck.

They put faith in the results of blowing out all the candles, with one breath. Don’t stop believing just because there are more candles to blow out.

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hildren daily teach us many lessons about the joys of life.

If you’re not good at something, do it again. Kids often do many things badly at first. They fall off their bikes. They stumble in races. They try to hop on one foot, but can’t. They sing off key. It goes on and on. Yet, they usually don’t cry about their initial failures. If anything, they laugh them off. They enjoy the process of failing. And because they keep trying, they get better and eventually even good at many things.

If you feel like crying, do it. As adults, we tend to hide our tears and try not to cry at all. This causes sadness and tension to linger longer. When kids are sad or frustrated, they scream and cry and bang their little fists and stomp their

feet on the floor. Then, once they’ve had a good, cathartic moment, they recover with a smile and are ready to face the world again.

Make up your own dance moves. Have you ever put on a Kidz Bop CD and watched a roomful of 4-year-olds react?

It’s an amazing experience. The kids jump and hop and shimmy without a care in the world as to what they look like. They don’t worry about perfecting the latest dance moves; they just move their bodies in ways that feel good to them—and they enjoy every minute of it.

Hug your friends. Kids love to hug.

They offer kisses easily. They snuggle and generally express themselves easily through touch. As adults, we can learn a lot from their openness.

Wonder why, about everything. As adults, we tend to take the world around us for granted. We are so used to things being a certain way that we no longer question them. Children, though, are more curious. They want to know: Why do flowers grow in one place and not in another? What’s at the center of the Earth?

Why do leaves change colors? The world delights and awes them on a daily basis.

It can do the same for us, too, as long as we allow ourselves to remain curious about the wonders all around us.

Carolyn Rubenstein is the author of Perseverance, a clinical psychology Ph.D. student at Harvard University, and the founding president of a nonprofit that funds scholarships for young adult cancer survivors (cccScholarships.org).

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From barbecues, lawn games and cooling dashes through the garden sprinkler to wondrous encounters with nature, a backyard is a place to grow summer memories enriched by active children, wildlife and family pets. But how can everyone safely play and coexist in the same place?

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Matt Boswell, founder of the nationwide Pet Butler pet waste cleanup service, suggests installing a designated piddle post for easier training of male dogs. Use cedar chips to reduce odor— never cocoa mulch, which is toxic to dogs. “Daily scooping is a must,” Boswell counsels. “Fecal chloroform kills grass.”

PROTECT PETS FROM PREDATORS. Dangers range from poisonous frogs and snakes to birds of prey and coyotes.

Six-inch-high wire mesh, dug into the ground at the bottom of a fence, will help keep out problematic reptiles and amphibians. Install a coyote roller bar at the top of the fence to foil potential animal attempts to climb up and over.

Consider using canvas “sails” to prevent overhead predators from spotting small, vulnerable pets. Sails also add shade and help protect the whole family against harmful ultraviolet rays.

“Evenly space lights to avoid dark spots,” suggests designer Mitch Kalamian, owner of Solena Landscape, in Huntington Beach, California. “It lets you see where your dog is during the before-bedtime outing, as well as making sure no other animals are in the yard.”

EVERYBODY OUTSIDE! Create a Yard that Welcomes Kids, Pets and Wildlife

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GUARD AGAINST BOREDOM. Left alone in the yard for hours, a dog becomes as bored as a single kid on a teetertotter. Barking, jumping fences and digging can lead to problems with neighbors, yard damage or pet injury, so offer him some options and ways to spend time with people.

Dogs understand “mine” and “yours,” so give him an area where digging is okay. Use decking wood to create a small, but deep, animal sandbox. Hide treasures like tennis balls (nothing smaller) or eco-friendly squeaky toys for him to find.

Set up a tunnel that is fun to run through or hide in; it can also be a cool shady spot to rest. A large pipe made of recycled material works well; cover it with soil and plant groundcover.

Kids likewise will love sharing the pit and tunnel with Fido.

START WITH NON-TOXIC PLANTS. Avoid planting species that are poisonous to pets, including amaryllis, azalea, chrysanthemum, English ivy, oleander, sago palm, tulip bulbs and yew. Several species of lilies, including those commonly sold at Easter, are especially toxic to cats if they ingest the pollen, stem or flowers.

DESIGNATE A DOG POTTY SPOT. “A designated potty area is key to a healthy backyard,” says Lisa Peterson, an American Kennel Club spokesperson. Choose a spot away from the main play area, vegetables and flowers. Lead a dog there until it becomes his habit; effusive praise helps.

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Susan Gottlieb, owner of G2 Gallery, who donates all gallery proceeds to environmental causes, replaced the exotic plants in her yard with native species. So her cats can enjoy the garden safely, she built an open-air cat run, composed of rubber-matted wood planks enclosed in a wire mesh tunnel.

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INVITE WILDLIFE. Butterflies look for specific species of flowers and require a protected place to rest. A birdbath and fresh seed will attract birds and squirrels. Hummingbirds like hanging sugar-water feeders, which should be filled daily during the local hummingbird season. Children can help to attract these fun visitors by keeping the bath and feeders full.

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“Opossums won’t dive in, but can grab a fish that gets too close to the surface or the pond’s edge,” notes Aaron Burchett, of the Pond Market, in St. Louis, Missouri. “A depth of three feet is enough to keep fish safe from raccoons.

Make a cave in the side or bottom and build a rock overhang, so the fish can hide.”

When outside temperatures dip below freezing, use a pond heater to maintain an opening should ice form.

This both lets oxygen in and lets gases from decomposing plants and animal waste escape while the fish hibernate.

Setting up a well-cleaned, bi- or tri-level water fountain for kids and dogs to drink from makes a nice water feature, as well.

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In the first year, the program is estimated to save a total of 14 million kilowatt hours of energy – enough to power more than 1,100 homes in that time.

“Energy Smart provides customers with tools and incentives to take control of their energy usage and to lower their home energy costs,” said Charles L. Rice Jr., president and chief executive officer of Entergy New Orleans, Inc. “With our collaborative effort with the City Council, this program will extend far into the community, create a greener environment and help stimulate our ‘green’ workforce.”

The first of its kind in Louisiana, the program offers incentives for highperformance A/C tune-ups, purchase of Energy Star central and window A/C units, ceiling and wall insulation, duct and home leakage sealing, solar water heating and installation of compact fluorescent light bulbs. When the work is performed by qualified contractors (a list is available on the website), the home owner can receive a rebate through the program.

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“We are pleased to be setting the pace for best practices as the first city in Louisiana to provide this important program to citizens,” said New Orleans City Council member and Utility Chairman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell. “The Council is committed to doing everything it can to ensure lower consumer energy costs and ultimately provide a greener environment today and for our future and our children’s future.”

Businesses can also receive rebates for investments in energy-efficient equipment for their facilities, such as lighting, air conditioners, heat pumps, and electric chillers. Other resources are also available for commercial customers, including consulting, energy assessments, and financial incentives for projects that improve the electric energy efficiency of their facilities.

“The Energy Smart program provides short-term and longterm rewards for those who make energy-saving investments in their homes and businesses,” said Cathy Herren, director of housing initiatives for Entergy New Orleans.

“We’re offering rebates to help offset costs of upgrades. Lower energy bills over time could offset the entire cost of energy-efficiency projects. It makes great economical and environmental sense to participate in Energy Smart.”

Other financial incentives are also available to New Orleans residents, including Empower Louisiana, Low Income Home Energy Assistance

Program, NOLA Wise Loan Program and federal and state tax credits; combining these with Energy Smart can result in a program that is also money smart.

The Energy Smart program has been in the development stages since 2007, and an earlier version of the plan was under discussion before Hurricane Katrina in 2005. After the City Council approved the concept and asked Entergy New Orleans to develop a program in 2009, the company faced two primary challenges, according to Lana Lovick, the Manager of Regulatory Affairs for Entergy New Orleans.

“The first was creating a program that would address the need of a wide variety of customers, both residential and business customers, with the budget available,” she said.

“The second was getting the various stakeholders to agree on what the program would look like. Most understood that this program was a first step that would allow residents to see the actual results of a large-scale energy efficiency program which would help transform the market by creating jobs and awareness regarding the benefits of making energy efficient improvements. Some groups were less willing to compromise on their view of how the program would look. But ultimately a consensus was reached.”

The Alliance for Affordable Energy, which played a key role in the creation of this program, was very vocal at City Council meetings and elsewhere about the city’s need for an energy efficiency program. When the plan was submitted to the Council, the organization continued to be involved to ensure its success and accountability to ratepayers, according to the Alliance website.

Funding is limited, and incentives are offered on a Smart grid technology first-come, first-served basis.

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According to Kristi Trail, the Staff Land Representative for Legacy Assets, Shell is helping improve safety of deepwater drilling operations by participating in the Marine Well Containment Company, which is increasing control and containment of deepwater wells.

“We aim to deliver benefits and reduce our impact through the choices we make about which projects to invest in, by making more energy efficient products, and by reducing the impact of our operations,” Trail said. “One of our goals is to improve the way we design, build and run our operations to lessen environmental impact and to benefit local communities.”

At One Shell Square, employees are decreasing printing, recycling, reducing waste and volunteering on environmental projects, Trail reported. “…We want our employees to know we truly do what we say and make it a standard part of our business to go green,” Trail said. The Green Games will demonstrate their “excellent work” in going green and encourage them to improve further.

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ayou Kayaks is a new business renting kayaks on Bayou St. John, offering residents the chance to get outdoors and enjoy the historic, underused waterway.

The company does not yet have a location, but customers can book reservations on the website.

“We offer a green outdoor activity that few people are taking part in – we are trying to make it a little more contagious,” said owner Rhonda Ardoin. “Once you get in a kayak you realize it is a lot of fun.” It also gets kids outside, offers a great workout, and an excuse to hang out with friends. Ardoin said her kayak trips used to take all day, but she wanted to bring them closer to home and share the activity with others.

She also wants to go greener. Her customers will soon sign the waiver on an Ipad, and she plans to provide reusable bags to discourage the use of plastic bags.

“That is a simple thing you can do that helps the bayou,” she said.

She planned a bayou clean up day for July 30, where the hope is to engage local businesses to help. Her goal is to “make a big impact with small footprint,” she said.

utureProof is a sustainability consultancy that helps companies and community-scale projects integrate green strategies into their plans and operations.

The firm helps define what constitutes sustainability and determine how to make it a reality.

“We not only help set realistic and meaningful goals,” said partner Prisca Weems, “we set a course for our clients that supports successful implementation.”

There were no “sustainable” development projects in New Orleans in February 2005, when FutureProof was launched, Weems said. The partners assembled a multidisciplinary team to tackle technical and community-oriented facets of green building, integrating sustainability strategies to achieve multiple goals.

Clients are easily convinced when presented all the benefits, she noted. “It’s a no brainer, really.”

The goal was to shift the business and development community to progressive practice. It involves “optimization (lack of waste), innovation …, common sense, and a ‘think globally, act locally’ mentality,” Weems said. “This just seems natural, an intelligent base from which to function.”

Going greener helps save money and recruit and keep employees. “We were ready to take our greening initiative to the next step,” Weems said. “…Healthy competition helps focus the mind!

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Th e o r g a n i z a t i o n a l s o h a s projects to improve public health and safety, economic development and transportation, Pastellak said, facilitating forums where community members discuss and determine solutions to these problems.

Hollygrove signed up for Green Games to “have a corporate mission,” Pastellak said. “We are pretty green, but sometimes we take this for granted.”

Among other measures, energy efficiency upgrades to the building (which was reused, but not updated) are on the docket.

“We want a tiny footprint and eventually none at all,” he said.

Since Hollygrove is a demonstration site for progressive farming techniques and stormwater management strategies, it makes sense to expand on this. “We want to be an example for others to follow,” he said. “It’s not that it’s difficult to do – it’s just changing the mindset.”

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Aquatic Fitness Tracy Carlson, director of the New Holland (Pennsylvania) Recreation Center and an Aquatics Exercise Associationcertified aquatic instructor who teaches at indoor and outdoor pools, observes that, “You tend to find an older crowd

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Pool Therapy Plastic foam pool noodles are popular because they afford convenient, cheap, flexible fun. They can also be used as resistance devices to create workout moves in water up to your neck that are similar to those which gyms offer.

In the National Multiple Sclerosis Society magazine, Momentum, Amy Paturel, a master of public health, notes that, “Participants use water noodles to gain strength.” Exercises performed in the pool produce marked improvements over those achieved on land. With the effects of gravity countered by water’s natural buoyancy, muscles needed to keep the body upright can take a break in order to isolate others for toning.

Saltwater Pool Therapy In Seattle, m’illumino, a movement arts studio, maintains an outdoor in-ground saltwater pool, heated to 96 degrees, that was custom-built for therapy. Owner Bridget Thompson offers Feldenkrais sessions in the water and a specially adapted form of shiatsu. “Being in the pool is like returning to the womb,” she says. “Sounds are muffled, and it’s almost like

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At the Lake Beach surf is an ideal aquatic playground if you have access, but for many, the closest approximation is a lake. Carlson says, “I think the reason that you don’t see the same types of shallow water activities in a lake is that people can’t see very far below the surface of the water, and the bottom may be uneven, bumpy or rocky.” She cautions, “A lake with a beachfront where the underwater portion is well maintained lends itself to aquatic fitness, but be careful in your choice of location, because of the bottom and balance issues. I recommend that you always wear properly fitted and comfortable water shoes, even in a pool.”

On the River Many rivers and streams also provide fertile opportunities for a little exercise and therapeutic relaxation. Floating downstream in an inner tube, or “tubing,” on a shallow river can give legs and arms a workout, but as Sherry Green, manager of Ichetucknee Springs State Park, in North Florida, states, “Folks truly enjoy floating down the Ichetuknee; some so much so that they have made it a family tradition. There aren’t many places that offer the visitor a cool river, a comfortable float and wildlife viewing while conversing with friends and family. Daily distractions are removed while floating the river.”

When exercising outdoors in a pool or another body of water, remember to stay hydrated by drinking sufficient pure

water, too. Keep a reusable water bottle, waterproof sunscreen, towel and appropriate footwear handy. For those that first try non-swimming aquatic activities to overcome inexperience or apprehension, the resulting comfortable familiarity will deliver multiple healthy benefits and may even result in a life-changing payoff: swimming lessons.

The Mayo Clinic provides an instructional, non-swimming, water exercise slide show online at tinyurl.com/42ucg77.

Martin Miron is a freelance writer and editor for Natural Awakenings, in Naples, FL. Contact him at emem.creative@gmail.com.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Birth Hypnosis Classes – BlissBorn is five weekly classes for moms and partners, between 28 - 32 weeks. Learn profound self-hypnosis. 6 CD set and 200 page workbook included. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St., NOLA. $365. Register/info: NOLABlissBorn.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie – 7pm. Thor Agustusson, D.O., discusses issues with vaccinations. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc., Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd. Free. Inquiries: CommunityWellness@ymail.com.

Milk Party! – 7pm w/Certified International Lactation Consultant, Julie Holcomb. Join in for mother to mother breastfeeding support. Bring questions from establishing a first latch to encouraging weaning or how to practice child-led weaning. Babies and toddlers welcome. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 1:15 & 2:45pm. (Also 8/10 & 8/17). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. By appointment only. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall across form food court,Metairie. 504-293-0972 Fine Wines for Canines – 7-10pm. Party benefits St. Tammany Humane Society in Covington. Enjoy hobnobbing with the high society hounds featuring an all-inclusive, five course meal accompanied by a fine wine pairing with each course. Annadele’s Plantation, Covington. $75/pp includes tax and tip.

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Spiritual Inquiry & Breath Workshop – 9am-5pm w/ Dr. Gary Arnold and Jack Anthony Fontana.

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E-Waste Drop/Uptown – 10am-2pm. Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to the Arabella Station Whole Foods Market on the first Saturday of every month. The Green Project’s tent will be at the corner of Magazine & Joseph Streets in good weather, and inside near the massage table in bad weather.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents The Ideal Protein weight loss program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Donation Day at Whole Foods – 8am-9pm. Whole Foods Market Louisiana stores will donate five percent of their net sales to the following literacy organization: YMCA Educational Services (YES!) at Whole Foods Market Arabella Station, 5600 Magazine St.; 504-899-9119 and Whole Foods Market Veterans, 3420 Veterans Blvd.; 504-888-8225.

Yappy Hour 2011 Road Tour – 6:30-8:30pm. A social hour for dogs and their owners, guests and their pups enjoy great food and drink specials, raffles, an adoptable dog mutt strut all while helping the homeless and neglected animals of St. Tammany Humane Society. Calypso Patio Bar & Grill in Downtown Covington. Tour features a different venue each month!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Free Tai Chi & Chi Gong Class – 9:30-10:30am.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Louisiana Super Plants – 9am-12noon. See some of Murphy’s extensive and fun collection of succulents.

Allen Owings speaks about the best plants for the Southeast Louisiana climate at 10am. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St., corner of Clio & Baronnne Sts. Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Live music, children’s art activities, healthy cooking demos, free health screenings, and community and cultural organizations in addition to local produce, seafood, and baked goods. 5500 St. Claude Ave., corner of Caffin Ave.

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The Madisonville Art Market – 10am-4pm. Art market featuring painting, photography, wood working, pottery, and jewelry along the Tchefuncta River on Water Street in Old Madisonville, near LA Hwy 22. Free. Info: 985-624-7216.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Milk Party! – 9-10am. Join in for mother to mother breastfeeding support. Bring questions from establishing a first latch to encouraging weaning or how to practice child-led weaning. Babies and toddlers welcome. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Mindful Living Program – 7-9pm. Tuesdays (8/16 thru 10/4) 8 week mind-body & mindfulness skills program led by Dr. Jose Calderon. Reduce stress and enhance wellness through self-care. Requirement: openness to share and attendance. Space limited. 3439 Magazine St, New Orleans. RSVP: 504-891-8808.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Sustainable Design Series Panel – 5:30pm. Global Green USA partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and USGBC, LA chapter to present a monthly panel series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Light refreshments/5:30pm, panel begins 6pm. Green Building Resource Center, 841 Carondelet St., NOLA. 504-525-2121.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Free Tai Chi & Chi Gong Class – 9:30-10:30am. Reduce stress; relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life at Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. 504-866-2241.

A Toast to Literacy – 6:30-8:30pm. Wine and food tasting hosted by Vom Fass to benefit the Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans. Vom Fass, 5725 Magazine St., NOLA. $30 (includes prizes and drawings). Tickets at literacygno@gmail.com or 504-864-7012.

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7pm.

Sponsored by the Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc., Constance Romero, Jungian analyst/therapist speaks on creativity and healing in dreams. Discussion follows. Covington Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St. Free/open to public. Contact: 985-898-0016.

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Bruno Groening Film Showing – 1-7pm. Experience the documentary film “The Phenomenon Bruno Groening – On the Tracks of the “Miracle Healer.”

6 hours with two 30 minute breaks. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St., Baton Rouge. Free. For more info: 225-570-8170.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Karate Class Registration – Stop by to register and discover better fitness that develops confidence along with the art of self defense. Classes for adults and children. Tamashii Karate Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. 504-866-2241 for more information.

Pet Loss Grief Support – 9:30am. Monthly pet grief support group meets the last Saturday of each month.

Location changes as the weather changes. Free. Call Pastor Bonnie at 985-373-2321.

Rising Tide Conference – 9am-6pm. Annual gathering for all who wish to learn more and do more to assist New Orleans’s recovery with speakers Richard Campanella and David Simon. Xavier University, 1 Drexel Dr., New Orleans. $30 admission/$18 students. Info: 866.910.2055.

Microdermabrasion Party – 10am-4pm. Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure that targets the surface of the skin for a gentle abrasion that reveals newer, healthier, younger looking skin.

Esthetique Facial Spa, 5702 Magazine St. (next to Whole Foods). Only $40. By appointment only: 504-896-1006.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 New Orleans Healing Center Grand Opening – 10am-10pm. A fun day of art, local music, food by great local chefs, panel discussions on art, spirituality, sustainability, and all-day children’s activities.

New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. Free. 504-940-1130; NewOrleansHealingCenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Paint & E-waste Drop-Off – 10am-2pm. Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to the Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., NOLA and pick up a $25 box filled with locallygrown, fresh produce while there.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (8/20 & 8/21) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-388-2356.

Finding The Voice/Yoga, Sound, Movement, & Breath – 2:30-5pm. Visiting teacher Tania Alexandra uses playful observation to explore the power and possibilities of combining sound with movement & breath. Wild Lotus Yoga – Uptown, 4842 Perrier St., NOLA. 504-899-0047; WildLotusYoga.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents The Ideal Protein weight loss program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Columbia Street Block Party/Street Festival – 6:309:30pm. Classic car display at 200 through 500 block of Columbia St. A free family event.

Tea Tasting/Bodhisattva Tea Spa – 7pm. The public is invited to taste the teas at this new tea boutique and spa, offering whole leaf teas, herbs and tea accessories as well as massage therapy, infrared sauna and esthetics. Fourth Friday monthly. Free. 3515 Melvil Dewey, Metairie. Info: 504-309-4424.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 29 Karate Class Registration – Stop by to register and discover better fitness that develops confidence along with the art of self defense. Classes for adults and children. Tamashii Karate Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. 504-866-2241 for more information.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 A Green-It-Yourself Workshop – 6-8pm. Learn how tools like smart meters, online managing systems, and phone applications can help lower energy bill.

Green Building Resource Center, 841 Carondelet St., NOLA. Free. 504-525-2121.

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Wild Lotus Free Classes – 10am-10pm. Celebrate New Orleans Healing Center Grand Opening at Wild Lotus with free classes throughout the day and kirtan with Sean & the Wild Lotus Band. Wild Lotus Yoga – Downtown, 2372 Saint Claude Ave., (2nd floor). NOLA 504-899-0047; WildLotusYoga.com.

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Crescent City Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine.

ongoingevents sunday Spiritual, but not religious? – 11am. If you like what Wayne Dyer and Maryann Williamson have to say, you will love Unity Church of Practical Christianity in Metairie. We encourage the transformation of your life through practical spiritual principles. 3939–2A, Veterans Blvd, Metairie (2 blocks west of Cleary, rear of building). For more info call 504-885-7575.

Transmission Meditation – 6:30pm. Want to help the world and build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both at the same time says Benjamin Creme. Free. Jefferson Hwy at Clearview.

For info: call Alan 504-606-8512.

monday Daily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

Northshore – Viniyoga – 5:30-7pm. Small classes with individual attention for beginners and those new to yoga. $10 per session or 6 sessions for $48.

Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-893-8834.

tuesday Daily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

Crescent City Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square.

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Classes – Registration for group or private couple classes for a calm, confident and more comfortable birthing experience. 5 classes - info and registration: Bonnie Miller @Methodist Hypnotherapy Services, Slidell, 985-726-9333/118, bmiller@mhsfi.org.

All Levels Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Donation based class. Swan River Community Center Arabi. 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or arabi@swanriveryoga.com Order Vintage Garden Soups – Order by noon Tuesday for delivery on Wednesday. Fresh delicious savory soups developed by our chef. Options for special diets. Free delivery with $15 min or $3 delivery fee. Also pick up at two locations. Visit website on ad for soups of the week or call 504-620-2495.

Eyebrow Threading by Bhavana – noon-5pm.

Special rate of $10, normally $15; full face threading, $35; normally $50. Esthetique Facial Spa, 5702 Magazine St. (next to Whole Foods), NOLA. 504-896-1006.

Hollygrove Market & Farm – noon-6pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

Beginners Yoga – 5:30-6:45. Donation based class.

Swan River Community Center Arabi, 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or arabi@swanriveryoga.com.

Weekly Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm.

Practice and discussion. 2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Info: noimg@me.com or call Larry at 504-343-8378.

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Classes – Register for group or private couple classes for a calm, confident and more comfortable birthing experience.

5 classes - info and registration: Bonnie Miller @ Methodist Hypnotherapy Services, Slidell, 985-7269333/118, bmiller@mhsfi.org.

wednesday Covington Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at The Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire, Covington.

German Coast Farmers Market - West Bank – 3-6:30pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wed. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Site of the old K-mart building Luling, LA. A Course in Miracles – 6:30-8pm. Offered by Dr. Gary Arnold continuously in New Orleans since 1988. Free and open to the public. Location: Unity Church of Metairie, 3303 Richland, Ste. 2A, Metairie, LA 70002.

Wednesdays on the Point Concert – 6-9pm. Free concert at the Algiers Ferry Landing, 200 Morgan St., Algiers. Info: 504-339-2899.

OM Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Allow yourself to escape the hectic work week by relaxing to the calming vibration of OM. No meditation experience necessary. Donations only. Divine Yoga, 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans. Info: (415) 3085459 or clifbeary@gmail.com.

Meditation & Study Group – 7-8:30pm. 45 min meditation, refreshments, then 45 min. book discussion group. Donations. 621 Opelousas Ave, Algiers Point (gate locked 7pm sharp!). Info: 504-905-4090 or evolved812@aol.com.

LASPCA Wellness Wednesdays – Ensure your pet’s health with annual vaccinations and a wellness check-up. Basic wellness exam $20, low-cost spaying and neutering available. By appt.only. 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans. Call 504-368-5191.

Self Esteem Workshop – Fine tune your attitudes and beliefs and discover the real you while letting go of the past baggage. Info and registration: Bonnie Miller @ Methodist Hypnotherapy Services, Slidell, 985-726-9333/118, bmiller@mhsfi.org,

thursday Daily Kundalini Yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

Northshore Viniyoga – 6 -7:30 pm. Small classes with individual attention for beginners and those new to yoga. $10 per session or 6 sessions for $48.

Yoga School, LLC, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-893-8834.

All Levels Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Taught by teachers in training. Donation based. Swan River community Center Arabi, 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or arabi@swanriveryoga.com.

Self Hypnosis Classes – All ages. For your health and happiness rediscover your most powerful resource – your mind! Take control, manage stress and make your goals a reality. 3 classes $105.

Info and Registration: Bonnie Miller @ Methodist Hypnotherapy Services, Slidell, 985-726-9333/118, bmiller@mhsfi.org.

friday Daily Kundalini Yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

saturday Vietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.

Crescent City Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Openair market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans.

German Coast Farmers Market - East Bank – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190.

Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am.-1pm. Featuring yard eggs, Mediterranean foods, herbs, produce, baked goods, coffee and iced tea, local musicians, tastings and cooking demos. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger and Second St, Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291.

Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm.

Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants.

Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661.

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & hand-crafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-3413424, x 209.

Daily Kundalini Yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

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by David G. Paul A studio artist whose works are held in private collections throughout the United States, David G. Paul’s paintings are born from photographs he has taken, as well as his own memory and imagination. His impressionistic landscapes capture the mood and vibrant colors of the seasons, and his figurative work includes garden views and portraits of the arts of dance and music.

“I enjoy painting peaceful landscape scenes, full of color, light and shadows,” comments Paul, who has lived in Colorado, Alaska and Texas. “I also love to depict figurative landscapes and garden scenes.”

Primarily self-taught, Paul paints with oils; his technique includes both brush and palette knife work, although many of his works are created solely with the latter. This gives the art more depth and texture, he explains.

“I’m inspired to paint by the color and majesty of God’s creations,” says Paul. “My goal as an artist is to create a feeling of peace and serenity in the observer.”

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Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St., Covington.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am-1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Tai Chi at 9:30am. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. For vendor/ entertainment info: Donna Beakley 985-845-4515.

Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-2pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Weekly market offering fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 5500 St. Claude Ave, corner of Caffin Ave. Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale – 10am-2pm. Lots of fiction, non-fiction, local & rare books, CDs, DVDs, videos & records plus children’s books. Help rebuild the New Orleans Public Libraries. Book donations appreciated! At the Carriage House behind the Latter Branch Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans.

Meditation Group – 2:30-3:30pm. Fairgrinds Coffee House. Sponsored by Art of Living Foundation. 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. For info contact Allen 504-247-6692.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Humane Society of Louisiana needs volunteers. To find out how you can help contact Jeff Dorson at 901-268-4432 or StopCruelty11@gmail.com.

St. Tammany Humane Society – Help foster pets, many tasks for fundraising, help with animal socializing, many more. Call for wish list. Contact: 985-892-7387, x 106.

The LatinoFarmersCoop.org An urban agriculture nonprofit committed to promote responses to food, farm and nutrition needs gardening and food pantry volunteers. Call 504-333-3611 or Info@LatinoFarmersCoop.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE KELLY KIVIKO, ACA

Louisiana Lic.# ACA.200012 530 E. Rutland St., Covington 985-869-3299 Acupuncture Works! It is a safe, drug-free approach to managing many common health concerns. Specializing in herbal medicine, pain, stress, women’s health, and more.

TONYA TIGART, ACA

Louisiana Lic.# ACA.200032 4710 Canal St & 3618 Magazine St 504-224-1069 AcupunctureInNOLA.com Acupuncture is gentle and effective. Tonya offers Acupuncture and Oriental medicine in a relaxing environment. She is experienced in the treatment of pain, stress and allergies, plus many more conditions. Call to schedule an appointment.

BODY SUGARING USA DAY SPA

Dora Ochoa, L.M.T. 1800 W. Causeway Approach., Ste. 122 Mandeville, 985-626-5538 BodySugaringUSA.com Unique, painless & permanent hair removal, specializing in Brazilian bikini lines. Home of the “Slimmer You” body wrap and cellulite massage. Instant gift certificates on our website.

CHANGE IN MOTION MASSAGE,LLC

Mel Borne, LMT #4158 Northshore Area 985-869-2087 Relax with personalized in-home sessions.

Specializing in Shiatsu, Swedish and Deep tissue. Customized blending of techniques are incorporated into sessions. Essential oils are used to maximize the healing benefits of your massage. See ad page 26.

BREATHING ANIMAL HOLISTIC MEDICINE JANICE E. POSEY, DVM

985-898-3623/504-466-9129 315 Lee Lane, #104 Covington, LA 70433 Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your beloved pet through acupuncture, herbal medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy.

We treat the patient, not the symptoms. See ad page 19.

BODYWORK AVIVA MASSAGE & BODYWORK SPA

Linda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT 601 Lafitte St., Mandeville 985-727-9665 Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/bodywork, select spa services & energy work.

Integrative, intuitive, customized approach. Aromatherapy at all sessions. LA 1479;E2445. See ad page 26.

JACK ANTHONY FONTANA

Breathing Coach 3200 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie 504-453-9161 JackFontana.com Let me guide you through a breathing experience that can release stress, fear, suppression, anxiety and create a space of healing, acceptance and physical and emotional well being. Come Breathe, Relax and Let Go!

CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Debbi Hannan 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline, Metairie 504-454-2000 HannanWellness.com Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 nonsurgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 14.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY ALORACLEANSE

1131 S. Tyler St, Covington 985-809-3133 AloraCleanse.com Colon Hydrotherapy removes stagnant fecal matter and toxic bacteria along with cellular debris.

Get relief of unhealthy digestive symptoms and achieve greater immunity, enhanced energy, clearer skin, improved mental clarity, and a general elevation in mood.

HOLISTIC LIFE

4401 Veterans Blvd, Ste 200 504-885-8800 HolisticLife.us A Colonics, Wellness, Weight Loss Day Spa, Colon Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, activated oxygen sauna, ion foot bath, reflexology, integrated medicine, and other natural /spa offerings. Across from Clearview Mall in the major business area of Metairie. See ad page 28.

VIVACITY WELLNESS SPA

3333 Kingman St, Ste 102, Metairie 504-885-8355 VivaCityNOLA.com Reclaim health and vitality by eliminating toxins in the body. We offer Open System Colon Hydrotherapy, Far Infrared Sauna with Ozone, Ion Foot Detox and Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy. Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and member of I-ACT. See ad page 10.

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Certified Green Builder 1-888-660-0123 SouthernHomes.com Custom construction and renovation specializing in energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Certified by National Assoc. of Homebuilders as a Green Builder. Locally owned, 20 years experience, over 3000 homes built.

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COOKING INSTRUCTION THE ULTIMATE KITCHEN COMMANDO

Jodi Brown 504-616-7171 UltimateKitchenCommando.com Tired of your doctor and nutritionist TELLING you what to do and wish someone would just come to your house and SHOW you how to make it all work?

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COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY ANDREA SCHEELE, LCSW, LMFT

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504-899-2686 When you experience loss, illness, depression, stress or are going through major life transitions Attachment Psychotherapy will benefit you. Individual, couples, family, parent/child and small group therapy. See ad on page 17.

GINA L. ORIHUELA, LCSW-BACS, ND, CTN

Holistic Psychotherapy & Counseling 3213 Florida Ave, Ste D, Kenner 504-466-2266 Psychotherapist and Naturopath.

A unique holistic approach to assist you in coping with loss, illness, stress, depression, or other life transitions. Individual, family and/or group therapy clients. Children, adolescents, and adults.

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JENNIFER ENGEL, M.ED LPC

5002 Prytania, NOLA, 70115 504-813-9130 Licensed Professional Counselor.

Holistic Psychotherapy for personal growth, stress, transition, etc. Individual and Group MindBody Skills Training (guided imagery, meditation, breathing, relaxation, tapping, etc). Evening and Saturday appointments available.

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MANDALA THERAPY CENTER

638 Seguin St., NOLA 70114 504-251-7820/504-722-0877 Mandala Therapy Center provides counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger management, relationship issues, career decisions, personal growth and creative blocks. Our therapists serve adolescents, adults and couples on an affordable sliding scale basis.

DENTIST MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS

1101 Robert Blvd, Ste A, Slidell, LA 70458 985-641-8058 MikeRobichauxDDS.com Offering a holistic and patientcentered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best interests, based on their values and goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship. See ad page 21.

DYNAMIC MEDITATION JUSTINE A.MIS

Certified Silva Method Instructor & Life Coach SilvaMethodSeminars.com 340-690-6900 World’s premiere mind development and self-improvement program. Practical techniques for managing stress, health, creative problem solving. Learn Dynamic Meditation and Cognitive Control to create remarkable changes in your life. Classes and personal life coach services.

EDUCATIONAL KINESIOLOGY BRAIN GYM

Tanya Simmons BA Ed. Licensed Brain Gym Practitioner/Consultant.

New Orleans 504-309-0002/710-2622 BrainGymNola@yahoo.com.

BrainGymNOLA.com Teaching Brain Gym in Education, In-service and individually to help any learning difficulties, AD(H)D, reading, writing, attention, memory, performance, success for goals, and the joy and ease of learning. Available for teachers, parents, children and adults.

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FENG SHUI LIVE, LOVE AND FENG SHUI

Eveline Hoffmann Feng Shui practitioner 504-861-3370 boehlen747@gmail.com Offering Feng shui consultations for homes and businesses Find balance and serenity within your home .Make intentional changes in your dwellings and you will alter your life in positive wide ranging ways. Your environment will begin to assist you and you will uncover solutions to your day to day issues and life will improve. See ad page 31.

HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING POWER PATH CENTER

Mike Wittenbrink, MBA, C.Ht. 504-339-0594 Help44@gmail.com PowerPath.org Remove your pain and the blocks that are holding you back. Empower-ize Your Self.

Turn your stress into your power! Find the Path to your Power, and your Purpose in Life! Learn to heal yourself and create the life you were meant to live!

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HARCH HYPERBARICS/ FAMILY PHYSCIANS CENTER

5216 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 504-309-4948 juliette@hbot.com HBOT.com HBOT(R), oxygen under pressure acts as a drug. Oxygen is the cleanest medicine in the world. Noninvasive & painless treatment for wounds, TBI, autism, stroke, ADHD, dementia, multiple sclerosis and many other neurological disorders. See ad page 8.

HYPNOTHERAPY DEEP PEACE HYPNOSIS LLC

Rev. David G. Harrison, CCHt. 504-228-9004 DeepPeaceHypnosis.net Deep Peace Hypnosis offers hypnotherapy services to help people Improve Test Scores, Quit Smoking, Lose Weight and much more. We conduct individual and group therapy sessions and we also have Custom-Made Hypnosis CD’s for sale.

METHODIST HYPNOTHERAPY SERVICES

Bonnie Miller, Clinical Director 985-726-9333 ext 118 bmiller@mhsfi.org MHSFI.org Hypnosis is not magic…it is a powerful tool to transform your life, heal your body, empower your mind, and revive your spirit. Stress, Pain, Anxiety, Fear, Birthing, Forensic, PLR, IBS, FMS, Habits, Disorders, Motivation, etc. You must take the first step towards your good health and happiness.

Individual, Group and Corporate Wellness Programs. Hypnosis Works!

INTEGRATIVE PSYCIATRY JOSÉ CALDERÓN-ABBO, M.D.

3439 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 504-891-8808 MindfulPsychiatry.com Integrating biomedicine, psychotherapy, and mind-body medicine including mindfulness stress reduction to treat psychiatric conditions, addictions, and to promote wellness. Mindful Psychiatry offers: Individual and group psychotherapy; medication management, including Subuxone; Wellness and Stress Reduction groups through the Mindful Living Program©, corporate wellness consultations, and educational and professional training workshops. English and Spanish.

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LIFE COACH INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., Ph.D

401 Veterans Blvd, Suite 203 Metairie, LA 70005 504-838-9804 IreneSebastianMD.com Offering a holistic approach to healthcare: Integrative Medicine, Homeopathy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Therapy, and Nutrition. See ad page 9.

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CHARLY BORENSTEIN-REGUEIRA

Certified Professional Life Coach Corporate & Life Coaching Services 7121 Walmsley Ave, Ste D, NOLA 70125 504-259-7726 Charly@CrescentCityCoach.com CrescentCityCoach.com Elite athletes and executives have coaches. Imagine how much more productive and fulfilling your life would be if you had your own Life Coach. You don’t have to imagine anymore, contact Charly today.

377 Hwy 21, Ste 101, Madisonville 985-845-4111 Our mission is to improve health and reverse chronic disease through hormonal and energetic balancing and nutrition. A practice of preventive medicine and wellness with a holistic approach to women’s gynecological and overall health. We offer a healthy medically supervised weight loss program. See ad on page 31.

WENDYLYNN BERGERON Certified Life Empowerment Coach 504-421-0567 coachwendy@live.com Having a Life you Love to LIVE starts when you Choose to CREATE it. I would Love to empower you to create the changes that you Desire and Deserve! Emotional Empowerment Coaching for Teens and Adults.

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