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letterfrompublisher This month we celebrate the men in our lives, cherish their honorable influence and support their happy well-being. I fondly remember how the men of my childhood, a beloved grandfather and several much-loved uncles, were pillars of the family. They taught my cousins and me how to play softball, reigned over the barbeque at gatherings and could be relied upon to fix or build just about anything we needed. They were great storytellers and loved to debate sports, politics and religion—all the hot button issues. Yet, the topic of personal health wasn’t even on their radar then. Like their contemporaries, health was something that received attention only when it was absent. Conscious health care, when it occurred at all, was therapeutic rather than preventive. Today, generations of men are increasingly aware that much of their physical, mental and emotional health and well-being is a direct reflection of their life choices, and therefore within their control. Yet the sedentary nature of most modern lives and the constant bombardment of often mixed and conflicting information can make it a challenge to create a health plan and stick with it. Men are still more likely to neglect their own health than women are. Thus, this special Men’s Wellness issue leads with “Just Take Five: A Guy’s Guide to Staying Vitally Healthy” (page 20). Writer Judith Fertig summarizes five easy and enjoyable ways that men can approach daily life that are inarguably bound to improve their health. If someone you love is dragging his feet about getting started on a healthier path, help out by offering him this simple guide. Even better, follow it with him. In honor of Father’s Day, we share “The Power of a Father’s Story: Letting Your Children Know You,” by John Badalament, a practical approach to enhancing emotional connections between children and dads (page 16). Fathers have always used their own experiences to teach their children lessons about life, but how the message is delivered makes all the difference in whether or not it is taken to heart. Badalament shares tried and true know-how to help a dad make his stories a force for good in his child’s life. Sharing activities, including those that don’t require much conversation, offer a perfect repeatable venue for creating memories and strengthening parent-child bonds. A bike ride along the levee, fishing in a bayou, birdwatching, walking the dog, discussing music, playing sports, creating art, cooking, gardening, practicing yoga… the list is endless, and any season will do. People everywhere, including city dwellers, need green outdoor spaces to nurture their souls. So, it is heartening to see that as New Orleans continues to rebuild, thought and money is being given to natural ways to improve the quality of the environment and everyday life. Recently, the city contracted with Design Workshop, an architectural firm, to develop the Lafitte Corridor as a 3.1 mile greenway and bike path along a former railroad track stretching from Bayou St. John to the edge of the French Quarter. It will be a tremendous asset to locals and tourists. Colleen Morgan shares the details in “Greenway Gets the Greenlight,” on page 18.
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aw Food foodies can gather, eat raw food, exchange recipes and otherwise enjoy each other’s company at the monthly New Orleans Raw Potluck at Fair Grinds Coffee House in Mid City. On the second Tuesday of every month, June 14 this month, at 7 p.m., the Raw Potluck will take place. Participants are asked to bring raw plant food dishes, either simple or complex, to share. Plasticware will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own plates and utensils. For those who have had little experience with raw food, some websites to visit include RawGuru.com, raw-food-recipes.html, RawFood.com, and RawFoods.com. The free event will be upstairs from the coffee shop, located at 3133 Ponce de Leon off Esplanade. For more information on the event, email Charlie Miller at jazzhorn@ gmail.com or call Clay Thomas at 504-231-9127.
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n June 14 at 5:30 p.m., Dr. Debbi Hannan will give a presentation on the Ideal Protein weight loss program that is now being offered at the Chiropractic Health Center, located at 101 Clearview Parkway at Airline Dr. The Ideal Protein weight loss protocol, offered only through healthcare providers, is a fat loss muscle sparing program. The average weight loss is reported to be 3 to 5 pounds per week without exercise. This diet targets the issues surrounding Syndrome X, also called the “metabolic syndrome.” This syndrome is characterized by at least two of the following: Obesity, blood sugar issues (diabetes), cholesterol elevation and high blood pressure. According to the diet’s creator, Tran Tien Chanh, M.D., most weight issues in modern society are due to dysfunction of the hormone insulin. Therefore the diet is designed to stabilize insulin levels and to allow the body to live off of its own fat reserves. The centerpiece of the protocol is a selection of prepared protein based food products that are used to build complete meals by adding vegetables and salads as well as vitamin supplements. This is a medically supervised diet. Attendees must reserve a place by calling 504-454-2000. Call early as space is limited. Visit HannanWellness.com for information on other services offered by Dr. Hannan at the Chiropractice Health Center. See ad on page 9.
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ollygrove Market & Farm is announcing The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project, a program to increase access to fresh, local produce by underserved populations in the city. The program will recruit volunteers to harvest fruit trees and edible plants from community space and private residential property. Harvested produce will be donated to local food pantries, homeless shelters and families in need, coordinated through the Second Harvest Food Bank. Many residents have fruitbearing trees on their property that they did not intentionally plant or do not have the ability to harvest. Since the climate allows for year-round harvesting of fruits, citrus, nuts and vegetables, this means thousands of pounds of produce goes to waste annually. Hollygrove Market & Farm is seeking owners of fruit and nut-bearing trees and gardens and is also recruiting volunteers who can help with the harvest. All volunteers will receive training on the proper harvesting techniques, will be supervised by the market’s experts, and will receive some produce to take home. To register a tree or garden, visit HollyGroveMarket.com and fill out a form. For those interested in volunteering or with questions, email Megan Nuismer at megan@ hollygrovemarket.com.
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newsbriefs New Orleans Medical Acupuncture Gets to the Point
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r. Joseph Matta, a local psychiatrist with an extensive background in the treatment of addictive disorders, psychiatric illness and co-morbid medical conditions, states that we have entered a new era where therapeutics in medical, mental and addictive disorders will be based on information from research. One of the therapies he sees being integrated increasingly by Western medicine, because it has withstood the challenge of evidence-based research, is the ancient medical tradition of acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical tradition which helps promote health and well-being and is used to treat a broad range of medical conditions. Matta says it is practiced more and more by physicians who have been through rigorous training, so that is has become its own specialty practice. Dr. Matta uses acupuncture in the treatment of a wide variety of health conditions, including addiction, detox, smoking cessation, weight loss, fertility, pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, neuropathy and chronic fatigue and more. Dr. Joseph Matta He received his acupuncture training through Helms Medical Institute’s Medical Acupuncture for Physicians Course, sponsored by UCLA school of Medicine and Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. Matta currently serves as Medical Director of Psychosomatic and Addiction Medicine at Biobehavioral Medicine/ Addiction Recovery Resources and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans Medical Acupuncture is located at 4836 Wabash St., Metairie, LA 70001. The office may be reached at 504780-2766. Visit NewOrleansMedicalAcupuncture.com for more information on medical acupuncture. See ad on page 23.
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amashii Tai Chi Center is offering a series of free classes in June to celebrate Father’s Day, but women are also welcome to participate. King Lam, a Master in Martial Arts with 39 years of experience, will provide two free group classes in Tai Chi, on June 14 and 16, and one free workshop in meditation and breathing on June 21. Tai Chi reduces stress, relieves pain, helps to gain flexibility and balance while it increases respiratory capacity, stimulates the nervous system and improves organ function. Often referred to as “moving meditation,” Tai Chi has the intent of achieving relaxation through systematic motion. Meditation and breathing helps a person develop their internal energy, their Chi, to improve health and well-being and create a calm,centered and focused mental attitude to carry them through stressful situations. The June 14 class is from 6 to 7 p.m., and the class on June 16 is from 7 to 8 p.m. The one hour Meditation and Breathing workshop on June 21 begins at 10:30 a.m. All classes are held at Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. in Uptown New Orleans. Call 866-2241 to register for a class. For information on more offerings, visit KingLamTaiChi-Karate.com. See ad on page 8.
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ild Lotus Yoga is offering a camp for children ages 2 to 5 designed to allow children to explore their body and creative side through art and yoga. The class, to be held on Wednesday afternoons, will help children gain more energy, better focus, enhanced self-awareness, deeper sleep and reduce stress. The class will include story time, art, and yoga/movement practice. Each day will be devoted to a different yoga theme that helps children discover the world of yoga as well as themselves. Themes will include meditation, balance, breathing, feelings, bugs, animals, gardening, recycling and nature. The participants will also work on a yoga journal, art activities, and will be given guides every week to take home so they can practice with their parents. Jenna Newhouse, a preschool teacher, will lead the class. Newhouse grew up in Colorado, but has lived in New Orleans for the past four years, where she obtained her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of New Orleans. The camp will take place Wednesdays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. for 12 weeks starting June 1. For more information on the camp, call 504-899-0047 or visit WildLotusYoga.com. See ad on page 15.
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arkway Partners will hold its Second Saturday Program on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the greenhouse, 1137 Baronne Street, at the corner of Clio. Bettie Abbate, Professor of Horticulture at Delgado Community College, will present a workshop on various ways to propagate seeds and plants. A free Swap Table that will allow participants the opportunity to get a new and interesting plant in exchange for one that they donate to the table. The greenhouse also sells plants every month at the Second Saturday event: this month the organization has heatloving annuals, perennials and semitropical plants as well as Citrus and fig trees for sale. Parkway Partners Second Saturday Program is one of the organization’s primary fundraising events, as the nonprofit does not receive funding from the city. Founded in 1982, the organization has the mission of fostering a green partnership between residents and local government.
uring the month of June, Nola Locavores is holding the first annual Eat Local Challenge, a 30-day contest for New Orleans residents who want to try to eat only (or at least more) locally-produced food. The Challenge will feature parties around local food, contests for creating recipes with sustainably-grown vegetables or locallyharvested game, and a list of resources for folks who sign up that will help them patronize restaurants with local offerings, shop for food with origins in the nearby region, or produce their own. Local chef, John Folse, is encouraging participants to enter the Most Creative 100% Local Ingredient Seafood Recipe contest, the first of five recipe contests: “As a Cajun first and a chef second, it’s important to remember that culture is the cuisine of a people,” Chef Folse said. “Often, young culinarians search for a base of good cooking while failing to simply look at their own culture and environment. I have come to realize that no cuisine can develop or expand where there isn’t a strong foundation of regional culture and ingredients. We are fortunate, here in Bayou Country, to have the very best gift that God has given anyone in ingredients destined for the pot.”
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newsbriefs Ten Dollar Spay Day and Pup-friendly Poker Run The St. Tammany Humane Society will host two events in June. On June 2, the Society’s vet clinic will spay 125 domestic and feral cats for only $10 each. Reservations and payment for spaying must be made in advance by calling 985-892-7387. The second annual pup-friendly poker run will take place on June 12 in Mandeville. The fundraising event will be a Sunday afternoon of poker, dog walking and bar hopping along the lakefront, where participants will make seven stops. The person with the best hand at the last stop will win $1,000. Other prizes include poker related artwork, a weekend getaway, coolers, and gift certificates. Games will be played at Zorro’s, The Beach House Bar & Grill, the Pontchartrain Yacht Club, and the last poker pit stop will be Maxein’s Coffee House on Girod St., where there will be food, drinks, live music and prizes. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. at the Barley Oak, located at 2101 Lakeshore Dr. A $25 fee will include a 7-card hand and a free t-shirt designed by local artist, Ted Pullig. Those who register by 5 p.m. on June 3 will get a $5 discount. For more information, visit StHumane.org or call (985) 892-7387.
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n a free workshop, Solar 101, Global Green staff and local solar experts will arm interested residents with the knowledge they need to be part of a safe, sustainable energy future while saving money and ensuring energy security. The speakers will discuss different solar system options, net metering, batteries, installation, payback period, and determining which wattage is right for a particular home. The workshop will also cover how to finance solar energy through various loan programs, rebates, and tax incentives offered at the state and local level. As one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America Cities, New Orleans has been working to make solar energy a more affordable, accessible technology. Participants will learn how to take advantage of the best solar tax incentives in the country and help power the Crescent City toward a healthier, greener future. The workshop will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Global Green’s Green Building Resource Center at 841 Carondelet Street. For more information contact Laney White at lwhite@ globalgreen.org or call (504) 525-2121.
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ankofa’s Second Saturday at the Market will be held June 11 this month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the historic Holy Cross neighborhood. In addition to the usual offerings, the market will feature live music, children’s art activities and free health screenings for children and adults, as well as tables where community and cultural organizations will provide information on their programs. The market offers local produce, seafood and baked goods from more than a dozen local farmers, fishermen and creative foodies from the surrounding area. Sankofa Farmers Market is located at 5500 St Claude Ave at the corner of Caffin Avenue. For more information about the market or the Second Saturday event, visit SankofaFarmersMarket. org or call 504-875-4268.
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healthbriefs Berries May Protect Against Parkinson’s
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study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 63rd annual meeting, confirms that eating berries can lower the risk of Parkinson’s disease. The study involved 49,281 men and 80,336 women that were monitored for 20 to 22 years. The researchers concluded that the women who consumed the most anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids found mostly in berries, had a lower risk of developing the disease than those whose diet contained less or different classes of flavonoids. For men, berry anthocyanins, as well as flavonoids found in apples and oranges and other rich dietary sources, made a significant difference in their freedom from the disease.
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n a watershed move towards global mercury-free dentistry, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) recently reported that the U.S. government has announced that it supports a phase down, with the goal of eventual phase out of mercury amalgam. That’s the silver-and-mercury-mixed material commonly used to fill cavities in teeth. This represents a radical reversal of the government’s former position that, “Any change toward the use of dental amalgam is likely to result in positive public health outcomes.” The new stance will be submitted at the third round of negotiations for the world mercury treaty. The IAOMT sees this as “an extraordinary development that will change the global debate about amalgam.” The IAOMT, a global network of 700 dental, medical and research professionals, is a longtime opponent of mercury amalgam because of possible health risks from mercury, a known toxin. It is considered especially risky for children and for pregnant women, whose fetuses can be affected. Possible side effects of the continuous release of toxic vapor from mercury fillings into the body include memory loss, tremors, personality changes and impaired immune systems. Yet, the World Dental Federation and the American Dental Association continue to maintain that mercury amalgam fillings are safe. To date, mercury fillings have been banned in Norway and restricted in Finland, Sweden, Austria, Canada and Germany. With the U.S. government on board, says Charles G. Brown, president of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, “The debate has shifted from whether to end amalgam to how to end amalgam.” Mercury-free dentistry supports the use of a tooth-colored, bonded composite material, made primarily of resin. For more information, visit iaomt.org.
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Feed Your Feet with Castor Oil
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vegetable oil obtained from the seed of the castor plant (Ricinus communis), pure castor oil is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with mild or no odor or taste. Among many uses, it can serve as a naturally healthy treatment for several common foot problems. Dryness: When circulation to one’s feet is compromised, the skin may become dried out. According to the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, castor oil has long been used to soothe and seal foot skin that has become cracked and fissured, qualified health counselors seek to improve the root cause of the impediment to normal circulation. Red and itchy: The fatty chains of castor oil are made up almost entirely of ricinoleic acid, which modern medicine recognizes as a powerful anti-inflammatory (Mediators of Inflammation). Achy: Castor oil has also proved to have analgesic, or pain-reducing, effects, according to a study of surface pain published in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. Fungal: Undecylenic acid, an active ingredient in castor oil, is widely acknowledged for its relief of fungal infections in the body (Antiviral Research). For foot or toenail fungus, soak feet in a basin of water with Epsom salts for about five minutes, and then apply castor oil liberally.
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An Antioxidant Boost for Male Fertility
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The Power of a Father’s Story Letting Your Children Know You by John Badalament
When I ask dads to describe the kind of relationship they want to have with their children, every dad will say without hesitation that above all, he wants to feel emotionally close and connected with them. It is a wise father that knows his own child.
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being of particular importance. Being known means letting down the walls and sharing your life story —having the courage to show your flaws, fears and joys. This is not to say that one should overburden a child with inappropriate revelations; rather, it’s about giving your child the gift of knowing who you are and what you feel on a regular basis. What was your relationship like with your dad? What were you like as a kid? Children need and want genuine insights into who you were
(and are) as a person, not just as their dad, so that they can better understand who they are and where they come from. It means letting kids into your experiences with winning and losing, being embarrassed and feeling anxious, overcoming challenges, and giving up. What stories are appropriate to share with a child? The short answer is, trust your gut. While there are no hardand-fast rules, here are a few guidelines: n Let your stories emerge naturally and in context. When your daughter loses a game: “Did I ever tell you about what my dad used to do when I would lose?” n Take the lead: “When I was in fifth grade, I was concerned about what other people thought of me. Do you ever feel that way?” n Share stories about your present, too. “Sometimes I have trouble keeping my mouth shut. I was in this meeting the other day...” n Include feelings, not just facts. By revealing your feelings, you help children understand their own. n Be mindful of how a story may boomerang. If you decide to tell your teenage son about your own past substance use, prepare a response in case he uses that information to justify his own actions.
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n When telling stories about your father, keep in mind that your children have a relationship with their grandfather and do not divide a child’s loyalties. If your father was abusive, seek professional advice before sharing such stories; maybe talk about how you try to do things differently than your father did. Stories are the lifeblood connecting the generations. Excerpt adapted from The Modern Dad’s Dilemma: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids in a Rapidly Changing World ©2010 by John Badalament. Reprinted with permission from New World Library.
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Greenway Gets the Greenlight By Colleen Morgan
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he Friends of Lafitte Corridor celebrated during their annual hike of the historic pathway on April 16 – a week or so before a contract was signed between the city and the architectural firm Design Workshop, which is now charged with doing the planning for a greenway and linear park along the corridor. Almost 400 residents showed up for the 3.1-mile trek, stretching from Bayou St. John to the edge of the French Quarter, that was once a portage canal and then a railroad track. Now the vision is a walking and biking pathway along a green space with targeted economic development along the way that helps to revitalize the surrounding neighborhoods. The project began when Bart Everson and a friend saw workers pulling up the tracks near Bayou St. John in April of 2005. As a biking commuter for a decade by that time,
they got the idea of turning it into a greenway and bike path. Everson contacted the national Rails to Trails Conservancy in Washington, D.C. and learned how to take on such a project and did some research, discovering he was not the first to have this idea. After Hurricane Katrina, the increased civic engagement across the city nurtured the greenway concept, and after the second annual hike, in May 2006, the Friends of Lafitte Corridor (FOLC) was born. After a film studio rose and fell on a 16acre property along the corridor, but with a stipulation by the city that they reserve space for a bike path, Trust for Public Land purchased the property and helped to propel the project forward. Although the process of signing a contract with an architectural firm has been slow and hindered by the
change in administrations, the city’s planning phase has now begun. Now the FOLC’s Master Plan for the corridor, articulated in detail on the group’s website, FOLC-NOLA. org, will be translated into a project plan that will be implemented by the city in the next few years. The next step will be public meetings to gather information from the residents about their vision for the corridor. Colleen Morgan is a freelance writer, NA environmental editor, and founder of the non-profit Bayou Rebirth. She may be reached at colleen.nolahealthyliving@gmail.com
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ming builds strength and stamina and is gentle on the joints; it works the body in ways that no other exercise does.
Walking
Dancing is another way to get a groove on and burn calories at the same time. Turn on some tunes and start moving, encouraging your dog to move with you, perhaps even standing on his or her back paws if it feels right. The laughter that results is a whole other form of exercise.
ogs are great at showing unconditional love, being a good listener and offering open paws when a hug is needed; they also make superb workout partners. Here are five ways to bond and get healthy with your favorite four-legged friend. An obvious way to exercise with a canine pal is to take walks together. Vets generally recommend that dogs go for at least one walk every day, and tagging along is a good way to get the 30 minutes of daily cardiovascular exercise that doctors encourage for us. Also, the regularity of a daily walk helps strengthen the relationship between a dog and owner, while developing the animal’s trust and obedience.
Fetching
Many dogs love chasing tennis balls, tree limbs or other thrown objects. To get the most out of a workout, after throwing the object to be fetched, take off after it with your dog. Although the four-legged competitor may win most of the time, running back and forth and friendly competition benefit all.
Swimming
It may be difficult to find a salt pool (avoid chlorine) where pooches are welcome, but shallow lakeshores, local streams and other natural bodies of water can provide enjoyable destinations to take a supervised dip. Swim-
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Years ago, bicycling with man’s best friend was dangerous. Fortunately, today we have contraptions that attach a dog safely to a bicycle for a ride and prevent falls when Fido lunges after a squirrel. Bicycling with a dog running alongside is an effective workout for both of you. Exercising with canine pals can be rewarding in many ways, but workouts must be safe, as well as effective. Unless exercising at home or in a fenced yard, dogs should remain on a leash at all times and wear identification tags. Understanding the limits and abilities of a dog’s breed is also important, so that workouts can be appropriately tailored. Now, grab Fido and get moving. Joshua Fleming, a personal trainer and sports nutritionist based in Daphne, AL, is the founder of Victory Fitness, a nationwide virtual personal training initiative. Learn more at VictoryFit.com.
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JUST TAKE FIVE
A Guy’s Guide to Staying Vitally Healthy by Judith Fertig
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ncient prophets understood the wisdom of living by the adage, “Eat, drink and be merry,” and it still rings true today. Today’s health experts further add, “get moving” and “see your doctor at least once a year.” Adopting this short, easy-to-do list of habits as a guiding principle can be key to a healthier and happier life, and add more years to accomplish your bucket list. The good news about male longevity is that much of it is under our control. Dr. Robert Butler, gerontologist, psychiatrist and author of The Longevity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to a Long, Healthy Life, received a Pulitzer Prize for his work on aging. A founding director of the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health, he also started the nation’s first department of geriatrics, at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. In his early 80s, Butler was still regularly walking around Central Park before putting in 60-hour weeks doing work he loved as head of International Longevity Center–USA (ilcusa.org). Butler maintained that genes account for only 25 percent of our individual health and said, “Our environment and personal behaviors account for the rest.” For him, it was simple things like welcome hugs and laughter that added pleasure and length to life. Of course, learning something new helps the brain stay active. Butler lived the essence of active right up until his passing a year ago at age 83. 20
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So, what are men up against today? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov), the leading causes of death for men are heart disease; cancer (especially prostate); injuries; chronic lower respiratory diseases; stroke; diabetes; suicide; influenza and pneumonia; kidney disease; and Alzheimer’s disease. But men can take a preventive approach to these conditions. Here are five proactive, enjoyable ways that work: EAT. The simple everyday act of healthy eating can have long-term, holistic benefits for not only overall health and weight management, but for preventing prostate cancer. In 2010, nearly 218,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer, a largely curable challenge when caught in its early stages, according to the American Cancer
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Society. But why not eat well to prevent potential cancer cells from becoming a bigger problem? “All of us have microscopic cancers growing in our bodies all the time,” says Dr. William Li, founder and head of The Angiogenesis Foundation, in Cambridge, Massachusetts (angio.org and the userfriendly EatToDefeat.org). Angiogenesis is the process our bodies use to grow blood vessels, he says, a natural process that sometimes gets hijacked by cancer cells. “A microscopic tumor can grow up to 16,000 times its original size in as little as two weeks,” explains Li, “but new, groundbreaking research from The Angiogenesis Foundation proposes that you can stop cancer before it begins to grow.” Li calls this new preventive approach “anti-angiogenesis.” “Many common foods contain cancer-starving molecules,” Li continues. “Anti-angiogenesis encourages that. By changing the way you eat, you can change your internal environment, thereby depriving cancer cells the opportunity to grow and multiply.” Li and his colleagues continue to monitor the results of other studies while continuing their own research showing the positive effects of certain foods in slowing or preventing the growth and spread of cancer cells. One seminal study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2002, established the link between eating cooked tomato products and a lowered risk of prostate cancer. “Cooked tomatoes… have more cancerfighting properties than raw tomatoes,” advises Li. “Both contain the
molecule lycopene, but heating the tomato changes its chemical structure and makes the benefits more readily available to the body. You should eat two to three [½ cup] servings of cooked tomatoes a week.” The Angiogenesis Foundation provides a base list of 40 natural foods that contain cancer-preventing properties. New foods are added as their benefits are proved in research. The newest additions for fighting prostate cancer—Emmental, Jarlsburg and gouda cheeses— are rich in vitamin K2.
DRINK. Consuming fresh ginger drinks, green tea and herbal tea blends that include anti-angiogenic ginseng, lavender and licorice root work to hydrate the body and prevent disease, according to researchers at The Angiogenesis Foundation. A glass or two of red wine, which contains the cancer fighting, antiinflammatory compound resveratrol, can be good for men. “My own advice to folks is about one drink a day,” counseled Butler. “The older you get, the heavier the impact of the alcohol. But in moderation, alcohol not only has a relaxing effect, it can elevate levels of good cholesterol. Maintaining good hydration by drinking water also helps kidneys filter impurities out of the body and keeps skin looking fresher.
BE MERRY. The very things that
come with being social are good for everyone’s health. According to Butler, simple touching, such as holding hands with and hugging a loved one, works to lower blood pressure. Laughing with buddies helps keep blood vessels from restricting, and thus keeps the heart working more efficiently. Having an eye for beauty in our surrounding adds pleasure to life and helps keep us in a good mood. Engaging in close, loving and romantic relationships and staying in touch with lots of friends not only increases the quality of men’s lives, but also helps battle depression and heart disease, suggests Dr. Mehmet Oz, a professor of
cardiac surgery at Columbia University and a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He frequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show before becoming host of The Dr. Oz Show. According to Oz, “The more sex you have—provided that it’s safe sex and with a mutually monogamous partner—the healthier you will be. Men who have sex once a month are at more than two times the risk of heart disease and heart attack than men who have sex twice a week.” Complementing such healthy excitement, establishing a daily meditation practice also helps men stay calm, energetic, positive and more attuned to their own inner wisdom, says Donna Cardillo, a registered nurse who advises healthcare professionals in the Gannett Healthcare Group. “Studies have also shown that regular meditation can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, improve the body’s response to stress, and even improve sleep patterns.” Another way to be and stay merry, suggests Cardillo, is to take part in some kind of volunteer work. “Volunteering has long been touted as a great way to give back and make a positive contribution to the world,” she remarks. “While all that is true, numerous studies, including the recent Do Good Live Well Study, by UnitedHealthcare, have shown that people who do volunteer work for two or more hours a week exhibit lower rates of depression and heart disease, live happier more fulfilled lives and have greater self-esteem and greater functionality, especially older adults.”
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Get a Move On: Five Reasons to Exercise by Judith Fertig The research is in. Getting off the couch and moving away from TV, video and computer screens pays off in more ways than one. Helps maintain a healthy weight: Everyone knows that the more active we are, the more calories we work off, and the more our weight stays at a healthy number on the scale. Improves brain function: “The decline the brain experiences late in life is not inevitable; it can be affected by things like habitual exercise,” asserts Dr. Eric Larson, of the Group Health Research Institute, in Seattle. Larson and his team of researchers published a pivotal study in the Annals of Internal Medicine showing that older adults that exercised at least three times a week were 38 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The theory is that exercise not only increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, it may also reduce the abnormality known as brain plaque that has been associated with Alzheimer’s. Helps prevent diabetes: A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that moderate exercise led to a 50 to 60 percent reduction in the risk for developing diabetes, and delayed the onset of Type 2 diabetes among those already at high risk. Lowers blood pressure: After reviewing 15 studies on exercise and high blood pressure, the American College of Sports Medicine concluded that moderate exercise decreased blood pressure in approximately 75 percent of individuals with hypertension. Keeps us going: The good news is that exercise—especially the short, intense bursts in circuit or interval training— helps maintain and develop muscles, strength and stamina, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. 22
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Annual physicals are more important than regularly changing the oil in a car, yet men are more likely than women to skip a checkup visit to their doctor, according to a recent poll by Louis Harris and Associates. A growing trend among health centers addresses this concern, offering men a one-stop-shoppingstyle checkup and testing. Here’s how: Men who aren’t interested in
Recommended Anti-Angiogenic Foods According to the researchers at The Angiogenesis Foundation, many easily eaten foods help starve commonly occurring microscopic cancer cells and keep them from becoming a problem. This list, starting with green tea, continues to grow over time as scientists verify the efficacy of various foods based on a body of research. Green tea Strawberries Blackberries Raspberries Blueberries Oranges Grapefruit Lemons Apples Pineapples Cherries Red grapes
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spending a day window-shopping certainly aren’t into a day of appointments to check off a list of simple health screenings. So, special health programs—modeled after executive health screenings formerly accessible only at getaway destinations like the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, or the Greenbrier Clinic, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia—are popping up at local hospitals from coast to coast. As part of the men’s health program at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, serving the Kansas City area, for example, doctors emphasize “maintaining optimal performance” versus “let’s see what’s wrong with you.” Prior to an appointment, patients visit a lab location for tests, so that all of their results are ready when they visit the doctor. Then, on the day of their appointment, some additional screenings are performed, if necessary, so the time men spend with the doctor is used more effectively. This personalized, focused attention and all-at-once approach can provide straightforward strategic health planning—a map of diet, exercise and lifestyle targets to aim for in the coming year that can keep men here and healthy. Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com. She interviewed Dr. Robert Butler before his passing.
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irty Coast is a clothing company and lifestyle brand that specializes in concepts and designs intended to “strike up conversations and represent the essence of New Orleans and Louisiana,” according to owner Blake Haney. The company, which offers online sales and a Magazine Street store, was conceived of in 2004 when planning began on the products, but after Hurricane Katrina, the owners realized that “the business had a larger mission and needed to be launched,” he said. “The original intention for the brand was to design and sell cool t-shirts and posters that only those who understood the area would understand and buy. However, Katrina expanded our audience from a few folks to quite possibly the entire region.”
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trike it Green rents props, set components and wardrobe to film, television, theatres, events and parties. Customers use this service because it is unique and saves them money, according to owner Lonnie Schaffer, who started the business in the fall of 2008. “I saw the amount of wastefulness there was in the film production industry,” she said. “Perfectly useful items and components were being thrown away and sent to the landfill. I got into this because I wanted to make a difference. ” Starting with the set of the film her children were cast in, she soon filled a warehouse with props, and recently expanded into another 7,000 square feet of space. Schaffer would only have an environmentally-friendly business. “Being ‘green’ saves me money because I am constantly thinking of how to do things in an ecofriendly and more cost effective way,” she said. Productions are also more green these days, which brings her business. Businesses should go green because, she says, it is “definitely a smart way to go environmentally and financially.” She advises not to make changes all at once, but to implement them in stages. “This way it does not feel overwhelming,” she said. “Start small, and be amazed how your employees join in on the effort and notice the money you save.” Schaffer signed up for the Games because she knows there is always room for improvement, she said, and because it offered the opportunity for the community to learn more about Strike It Green. Contact Strike It Green by email at StrikeItGreen@earthlink.net and visit StrikeItGreenProps.com.
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Liberty’s Kitchen Liberty’s Kitchen is a nonprofit employability and life skills training program for at-risk youth, which also operates as a working café, restaurant, catering service and school meal program. The restaurant offers high quality food and beverages, and every purchase supports the nonprofit’s mission. The business, in operation since April 2009, was started to provide opportunity and education to local youth in the area, according to Chris Brooks, the business manager. The founders had “a desire to improve the life prospects of our youth, and to simultaneously provide a much needed quality eatery in the neighborhood,” Brooks said. The mission is to help the participants face the challenges of their lives, which undermine their ability to succeed. “We take an organic approach to designing and implementing the program,” Brooks said. “We are in a consistent state of evolution.” Liberty’s Kitchen is a green business because environmental stewardship is a part of social entrepreneurship. “It aligns with our ideals of social responsibility,” Brooks said, explaining that sustainability provides “an additional training vehicle” for the participants and “adds to their understanding of social responsibility.” The nonprofit signed up for the Green Games to “see just where we are” and to identify strategies for further improvement. Brooks said he does tell the public about the competition. “It’s a fun way to measure our environmental impact. I’m learning that more and more people are making environmental responsibility a priority and will seek out businesses that do the same to meet their needs.” Liberty’s Kitchen is located at 422 ½ S. Broad Street across from the courthouse.
M S Benbow and Associates M S Benbow and Associates is a professional engineering company in Metairie that performs consulting engineering services in electrical engineering, power systems, control systems, instrumentation and telecommunications. The firm, which has been around since 1978, has taken some measures to improve environmental performance, according to President and Engineering Manager Leo Holzenthal, Jr., but they are “do it yourself approaches.” LifeCity can help the company go beyond recycling and using non-disposable cups, acting as a coach and a judge, he said. “The desire has always been there, but we’re not good at getting to the end game because it is not our principal focus,” he said. “We’re consultants - we tell our clients that we do that all day long, so we’re good at it. We hope LifeCity can do that for us – having someone with a fresh look at things.” M S Benbow and Associates engineers advise clients on how to improve energy efficiency at large industrial facilities, “saving them zillions of dollars,” Holzenthal said. “But we are not doing anything at home. They always say, the cobbler’s kids don’t have any shoes.”
A sustainability program with help attract good employees, which will attract customers. “All the employees have a desire to save energy and help the environment – they feel it is the right thing to do.” Holzenthal learned about LifeCity before hearing about the Green Games. “That was icing on the cake,” he said. “I thought that would make the employees more enthusiastic, since everyone likes competitive things.” Find more details about MS Benbow and Associates at MSBenbow.com.
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Every year, kids across the country close their schoolbooks and adjust their inner clocks to the more unstructured hours of summer. They’re ready to let the good times roll.
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These parents find that the more this learning feels like schoolwork, the faster you lose them. But keeping it fun can not only keep kids from falling behind, it also may give them a leg up when they head back to class in the fall. The key is in “just hiding the learning in the fun,” counsels Christy Wright, activities director of Big Horn K-12 summer school, in Wyoming. Here are some ways to keep kids’ minds active when they’re out of school.
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Summer community reading programs provide age-appropriate options for kids of every grade and help those who aren’t naturally adept readers to find topics that will make them want to pick up a book, advises Froehlich. Lisa Parry’s inspiration for her own family reading program came on Mother’s Day, when her children asked if they could get out the beads and make their mom some jewelry. They decided that each time her first-grader, Grace, finished reading a book aloud, she got to put another bead on a string that hung on the wall. Grace watched her accomplishments grow, while her parents saw her reading improve.
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Families that spend time camping and hiking can capitalize on the abundant natural learning opportunities that such activities foster, aided by books on the local flora and fauna. When traveling to another part of the country or the world for outdoor adventures, do some homework together first about what you’re likely to see when you get there. Indoor science lessons, cleverly disguised as games or toys, may be just as valuable, not only for teaching scientific concepts, but also in fostering skills kids will need when they head back to the classroom. Kelly Pascal Gould relates how Jackson, her elementary school-age son, naturally gravitates toward experiments and creative projects. One spring, she stocked up on chemistry sets and science kits. Several of them worked to engage the budding inventor, who needed to increase his attention span.
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Wright notes that many students that participate in her summer school program are referred to her because they have trouble concentrating in regular classes. She’s learned that projects that teach them about science, nature and how things work tend to keep them focused on the task at hand, and also begin to ingrain in them ways to better concentrate in the future.
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During Wright’s summer school program, kids come in early to play Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero; she encourages kids to play these and other games on consoles like Xbox, PlayStation and Wii. Games that engage the body, while demanding mental concentration, not only help kids learn new skills, they may also improve their ability to be able to focus when they need to sit still for lessons later, she says. “[Games that entail] cross-lateral movement, which means doing something crossover, like jumping rope or playing ball, are good, too, because they’re using one side of the body that engages the other side of the brain, so both body and mind are moving,” explains Wright. “It helps kids comprehend, and then settle down and learn.” More traditional games provide another type of learning experience, especially when kids make up rules they invent and agree upon as they go along.
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Preparing meals is another forum for engaging kids’ minds during the summer. To enjoy the fruits of their culinary labors, youngsters must first master reading, measuring and
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Gould set up a place at home where Jackson can go and create to his heart’s content. The art room has just about anything a child needs to create his own works of art, she says. Jackson also recently learned to embroider; quite an accomplishment, given the complete focus such an art demands. Susan Aust’s tween, Tucker, is into art of a different kind, having developed a love of all things theatrical and voraciously reading books about famous actors and actresses, she says. The Austs started a weekly home family film festival, where they all watch a movie together and afterwards, “We talk about the actors’ lives and work.” Janet Forgrieve is a regular contributor to GaiamLife.com, from which this article was adapted. Help your friends & clients achieve relaxation & healing in our fun, educational workshops! Open to anyone with an interest in the healing arts. CEUs available for LMTs. June 11-12
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Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 1:15 & 2:45pm. (also June 8, 10, 15, 17, & 22). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Neuromuscular Therapy is muscle specific and re-educates the body. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Appointment only/$30. 504-293-0972. Kids Yoga Camp – 4-5:15pm. Designed for children 2-5yrs. to explore their creative side through art and yoga with energy, focus, and enhanced selfawareness. 12-week program. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., NOLA . Info: 504-899-0047. Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm (Also June 6, 8, 15, 20, 22 & 29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Appointment only/$30. 504-293-0972. Milk Party – 7pm. Led by 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. ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Stennis Space Center 50th Anniversary Open House – 9:45am- 2pm. Exhibits, demonstrations, speakers, chance to meet an astronaut and interactive activities for kids. Free passes are available at various locations. NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. For info: 800-237-1821.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
City of Slidell’s Kids Fest/Children’s Arts Festival – 3:30-6pm. A celebration of song, dance and hands on art projects that’s great fun for the whole family. Free Admission. Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 9:15 & 10:45am. (Also June 11 & 25). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Neuromuscular Therapy is area specific and re-educates the body. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Appointment only/$30. 504-293- 0972. Conscious Connected Breathing Workshop – 2:30-5pm. Led by Jack Fontana. Relieve stress and anxiety with the Conscious Connected Breathing technique that facilitates letting go. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., NOLA.504-899-0047. Pearl River FamilyFest Crafts & Car Show – 10am-10pm. Family celebration with food booths, car show, handmade crafts, carnival rides, water park and music. Fireworks at dark. Poitevent Park, Hwy 41 north of Pearl River. For info email familyfest@ pryfa.com.
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Low Cost Spay Day – An all day event to help the community cats both domestic and feral. Hosted by St. Tammany Humane Society of Covington. Cost is only $10 and must be paid in advance. Info on scheduling: 985-892-7387.
Green & Granola Domestics’ Nanny Training – 7pm. Introduction to working with families who live a natural lifestyle. Covers topics such as how to support a family which practices breastfeeding, attachment parenting, baby wearing, cloth diapering, gentle discipline, and more. Free. Registration required. ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St., NOLA. Info: 504-596-6540. ZukaBaby.com Jung, Alchemy, and Alchemical Imagery in Films – 7:30pm. C. G. Jung Society of New Orleans meeting. Jung’s interest in the collective unconscious and fascination with alchemy led to new psychological understandings. Stephen Foster, PhD, uses film clips to illustrate alchemical themes/processes. 2 CEUs. $10. Parker Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave.
Baby Wearing Meetup – 7pm. Led by Kelley Chaplain. For anyone interested in baby wearing to learn from experienced moms and dads. Free/children are welcome. No registration is required. ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St., NOLA. 504-596-6540.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie – 6:45-7:45pm. Speakers and topics vary monthly on holistic and healing opportunities. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Free. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd, Metairie. Inquiries: communitywellness@ymail.com.
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You Can Heal Your Life/Movie & Mini-Workshop – 6:30-9pm. w/Carolee Laffoon, certified Heal Your Life® Coach. Watch the story of Louise Hay’s life along with stories from people who have used her methods to heal their lives. Cost: $15. 5536 Superior Dr., Ste. A, Baton Rouge. Register: carolee@ affirmationstogo.com.
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Usui Reiki Level I and II – Time TBA (6/11 & 6/12). This two-day intensive course with certification as Level II practitioner includes a section on animal Reiki. Learn to treat the self, others, and animals. $350. Register early/space limited. Tianne Lastra: 504-909-3723.
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calendarofevents Ortho-Bionomy: Phase 5 – 9am-4pm (6/11 & 6/12). Learn to observe and follow subtle movement patterns resulting in less pain and tension and greater range of motion. Prior experience not necessary. Taught by Advanced Instructor, Richard Valasek, visiting from Hawaii. 12 CEUs for LMTs. Ramada Inn, Metairie. 504-352-0036.
The Madisonville Art Market – 10am-4pm. Art market along the river, featuring painting, photography, wood working, pottery, and jewelery. Free admission. Along the Tchefuncta River on Water Street in old Madisonville, near LA Hwy 22. Info: (985) 624-7216 or madisonvilleart@gmail.com
Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7pm. Sponsored by the Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Network time followed by program. Speaker varies each month. Covington Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St. Contact: 985-898-0016.
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Connecting To The Inner Goddess – 11am-1pm. Using guided imagery and dance meditation, join Annick Juneau and Kryss Stathos for an afternoon to relax the body, ease the mind, and open up to the radiant feminine power held within. $30. 504-2507477 or HandsHelpHeal@gmail.com. Second Annual Pup-friendly Poker Run – 3pm. Sunday afternoon of poker, dog walking and bar hopping along the lakefront. $25 entry fee to benefit St. Tammany Humane Society. Registration begins at the Barley Oak, 2101 Lakeshore Dr. More info: 985-892-7387.
Plant Propagation Workshop – 10am. Led by Bettie Abbate, Professor of Horticulture at Delgado Community College. Learn different ways to propagate seeds and plants. A free swap table provides several different plants to propagate and plants to swap – bring one, take one. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St., NOLA. 504-620-2224. Love Yourself; Heal Your Life – 10am-1pm. Led by Carolee Laffoon, certified Heal Your Life® Coach. This workshop focuses on exercises developed by Louise Hay. Practices help improve relationships, health, career and prosperity. Baton Rouge location TBD. $35. Pre-register by June 8: carolee@ affirmationstogo.com. Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Live music, children’s art activities, free health screenings for children and adults, and community and cultural organizations in addition to local produce, seafood, and baked goods. 5500 St Claude Ave. at the corner of Caffin Ave. Broad Flea Paint and E-waste Drop – 11am-4pm. Take advantage of an opportunity to drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to the Broad Flea at the old Roberts supermarket, North Broad and Bienville. Second Saturday of every month. First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (6/11 & 6/12) 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. Mommy-To-Be Expo at Ochsner –10am-1pm. Information about classes, tours of the pediatric units, information about related businesses. Free. Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus, 2500 Belle Chasse Highway in Gretna. Tchefuncte River Festival – 10am-10pm. Food, music arts and crafts to benefit the Tchefuncte River, hosted by Tchefuncte River Foundation. $10 admission, kids free. Water Street, Madisonville. Jazz ‘n the Vines – 5:30-9pm. Jazz and wine tasting, bring a lawn chair. Food available from Windfield Farms. Admission is $10, children under 17 free. Also on June 25. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Old Military Rd., Bush, LA. For more info: 985-892-9742
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Tea Tasting at Bodhisattva Tea Spa – 7pm. The public is invited to taste the teas at this new tea boutique and spa, which offers whole leaf teas, herbs and tea accessories as well as Massage Therapy, Infrared Sauna and Esthetics. Free. 3515 Melvil Dewey, Metairie. For more info, call 504-309-4424.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
Cloth 101 – 9am. Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, the pros and cons, hands on demonstrations and handouts to take home. $20/2 family members. $20 coupon off a purchase of $100 for attending. Registration required: ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St., NOLA. Info: 504-596-6540. Free Father’s Day Tai Chi Group Class – 6-7pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. RSVP: 504866-2241. Raw Food Potluck – 7pm. Experience great food, conversations, live music and new friends. Bring any raw plant food dish. Free. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon, upstairs. Held second Tuesday monthly. 504-231-9127. Writing for Healing Workshop – 7-9pm. Led by Carolee Laffoon, certified Heal Your Life® Coach. Telling one’s story can restore wellness in life. Learn and practice three writing processes, including one demonstrated in scientific studies to create lasting health improvements. $250. 5536 Superior Dr., Ste. A, Baton Rouge. Register: carolee@affirmationstogo.com. Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program - 5:30 p.m. Dr. Debbi Hannan will present on the Ideal Protein weight loss program. Free. Chiropractic Health Center, located at 101 Clearview Parkway at Airline Dr. 504-454-2000
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
Karate Class Registration – Registration opens for adult and children Karate classes, which provide better fitness, develop confidence and learn self defense. Tamashii Karate Center, 8132 Willow St., Uptown. 504- 866-2241.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
Free Father’s Day Tai Chi Group Class – 6-7pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. RSVP: 504866-2241.
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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 (6/18 & 6/19) 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.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Happy Father’s Day NOLA Sierra Club Monthly Program – 6:308:30pm. Speakers TBA. Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Free. Enter education gate behind the statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful/safe. Refreshments served. Contact: Charlie Pfeifer at cptragopan@aol.com. Sunset at the Landing Concert – 6-9pm. Free concert at the Columbia Street Landing, Covington.
MONDAY, JUNE 20
Milk Party – 9-10am. Led by 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. ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. Info: 504-596-6540.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
Free Father Day’s Chi Kung, Meditation/Breathing Workshop – 10:30-11:30am. Develop internal energy (Chi) to improve health and well-being creating a calm, centered and focused mental attitude to carry through any stressful situation. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown. RSVP: 504-866-2241.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23
Sustainable Design Series – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly panel discussion of topics from sustainable design to community action. Hosted by AIA New Orleans, Global Green & USGBC-Louisiana. Call for location 504-525-2122.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Yoga Workshops with Laura Tyree – Times TBA (6/24-6/26). Teaching yoga since 1990, Laura Tyree teaches at Dragonfly Yoga Studies in Florida and has come to New Orleans for a weekend of workshops. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., NOLA. 504-899-0047. Candelight Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Led by Tamar Starck. Come finish the week with a little yoga, music, chai & sweets. Relax, breathe, move and enjoy live music. Balance Yoga & Wellness, 120 S. Cortez St., NOLA. $15. 504-309-9618; BalanceYogaWellness.com. Open Mic at Maxein’s – 5-7pm. Open to North Shore musicians who wish to perform and join with others in performing live for Maxein’s customers. Free admission. Maxien’s Coffeehouse, 115 Girod Street, Mandeville.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Kangen Ionized AlkalineWater Presentation – Naturopath, Betty Sue O’Brian and Dave Kuhnau will hold an informational session on the benefits of ionized alkaline water with demonstration of the Kangen Water System and water tasting. Metairie location. Free, but space is limited. Must make reservation by calling 985-893-0925 or dave@ healthquestph.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Columbia Street Block Party/Street Festival – 6:30-9:30pm. Classic Car display at 200 through 500 block of Columbia St. A free family event.
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Holistic Medicine Education Meeting – 7-9pm. Potluck and network time 6:30-7pm. Different speaker each month. House of Broel, 2220 St. Charles Ave., NOLA. Free. Check at info@ houseofbroel.com for change in date.
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
Solar 101 – 6-8pm. A Green-It-Yourself Workshop. Find out if solar is a good choice through a discussion of current technologies, financing models, installation, and maintenance. Global Green-Green Building Resource Center, 841 Carondelet St., NOLA. Free. 504-525-2121.
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July 8-24, 8 p.m. curtain Run Drugs out of Town Run – 8am. Sponsored by Northshore Tri-Club. Choose your race to raise money for small local charities. 4-mile cross country trail run, a 5K, or a 1-mile family fun run. Medals for all kids. Info and to register call 985-705-7088. Annual Summer Wellness Festival – Noon-8pm. A celebration of healthy lifestyles put on by Common Ground Health Clinic. A day of local music, healthy food vendors, local restaurants, marketplace vendors, artisans and community organizations. Location: Cultural Village along the bank of the Mississippi River in Algiers Point. Cloth 101 – 9am. Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, the pros and cons, hands on demonstrations and handouts to take home. $20/2 family members. $20 coupon off a purchase of $100 for attending. ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. Registration required: 504-596-6540. First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (6/25 & 6/26) 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.
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Reservations: 985-893-1671
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The Reconnection Coming to New Orleans
Celebrate the Freedom of Living Simply Natural Awakenings sparkles with ideas for sharing summer’s goodness.
Level I/II Reconnective Healing Seminar With Eric Pearl
June 3-5
Level III The Reconnection Seminar The Reconnection Teaching Team
June 6 & 7
For more information about advertising and how you can participate, call
Reconnective Animals With Renee Coltson
June 2 , 5:30-7pm.
Reconnective Yoga Workshop-Free With Elizabeth Polito
June 2 at 7pm.
Double Tree Hotel, 300 Canal St, NOLA www.TheReconnection.com
504-330-2157
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Note: All Calendar events must be received via email by June 10 for the July issue. $10/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. Free community wide events are listed for free as space is available. Items may be up to 50 words in length. Email calendar@nolahealthyliving.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls please.
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 504885-7575. Community Yoga – 4-5:15pm. All levels. Taught by Nathalie Croix. $8. Shanti Yoga Shala, 3528 Magazine St, New Orleans, 70115. shantiyoganola@ gmail.com or 310-435-6098. Relax Deeply- Yoga Restoratives – 5:30-6:30pm. Taught by Daria- All Levels - Check our website in ad for prices. Shanti Yoga Shala, 3528 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, 70115. shantiyoganola@ gmail.com or 310-435-6098.
Morning Flow Yoga-Level II – 9:15-10:30am. (also Thurs) taught by Lindsay. Shanti Yoga Shala, 3528 Magazine St, New Orleans. shantiyoganola@gmail. com or 310-435-6098.
Beginner Bellydance Class – 6:30-7:30pm. $15 drop in or $60 class cards – 6 per card. Above Hey Café, up stairs inside café. 4332 Magazine St, NOLA.
Chair Massage at Columbia Natural Food – 10am2pm. Take 15 minutes for yourself. By using acupressure techniques in a precise sequence, the body is encouraged to release tension. Columbia Natural Food Market, 415 N Columbia St, Covington. Tommie Main, LMT#5627. Contact: 985-515-7218
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.
All Levels Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Donation based. At Swan River Community Center Arabi, 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi. Contact: 985-218-0724 or arabi@swanriveryoga.com 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). Vinyasa Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. (also Thurs) Taught by Nathalie. Shanti Yoga Shala, 3528 Magazine St, New Orleans, 70115. shantiyoganola@gmail.com or 310-435-6098. Weekly Insight Meditation Group – 6:30-9pm. 2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Contact noimg@me.com or 504-343-8378. 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.
wednesday 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. No fee. Uptown, NOLA. For info: call Alan 504-606-8512.
monday 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. Yoga Basics – 6:15-7:45pm. Level I taught by Katherine. Shanti Yoga Shala, 3528 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, 70115. 310-435-6098 or shantiyoganola@gmail.com. Belly Dance – 7-8pm. At Swan River Community Center Arabi, 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi. Contact: 985-218-0724 or arabi@swanriveryoga.com.
tuesday 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.
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“Dog Day at the Spa” – all day. The Peaceful Buddha Day Spa donates 10% of all profits to the ASPCA each Wednesday. Spa offers specialty facials, manicures, pedicures and customized massages. 4303 Canal St, New Orleans. 504-322-2482. 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.
thursday Crescent City Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine. 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. Intro to Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Strengthen your entire being through a guided meditation. Experience the positive, uplifting transformation of your energy. Donations only. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Contact Jessica Tregle jgtregle@yahoo.com
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.
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. Improv Comedy – 10:30-11:45am. Donation based. At Swan River Community Center Arabi, 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi. Contact: 985-218-0724 or arabi@swanriveryoga.com. Intro to Mystical Meditation – 10:30am- noon. Strengthen your entire being through a guided meditation. Experience the positive, uplifting transformation of your energy. Donations only. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Contact: Jessica Tregle, jgtregle@yahoo.com 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
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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. 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 – 9am1pm. 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
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Perfect space for licensed massage therapist or other quiet holistic provider. 462 sf includes large 14 x 17 treatment room, closet, office/ kitchen and waiting room. $600/mo (includes utilities) with annual lease. 3200 Lake Villa Ave, Ste 208, Metairie. 504-535-9771. Northshore Space/Treatment Room. 10x12 includes use of waiting area, etc. $500 (utilities, wf-fi included w/lease) in well-being center. 601 Lafitte St., Old Mandeville 985-727-9665.
JOB OPPORTUNTIES Natural Awakenings – S.E. Louisiana edition is actively looking for sales representatives on the Northshore and Southshore of the Greater New Orleans area. Prior sales experience is a must. An interest in health and sustainable living is desirable. Potential for good income. Commission based. Terms negotiable based on experience. Great opportunity to work in the fastest growing sector of the economy. Send resume to advertising@nolahealthyliving.com.
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.
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. Community Yoga Class – 4-5:30pm. All Levels taught by Ann Yoachim. By donation. Balance Yoga & Wellness 120 S. Cortez St., NOLA 504.309.9618, BalanceYogaWellness.com
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NOLAHealthyLiving. com to request our media kit.
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.
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.
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 14.
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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.
CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER Dr. Debbi Hannan 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline, Metairie 504-454-2000 HannanWellness.com
CHANGE IN MOTION MASSAGE,LLC Mel Borne, LMT #4158 Northshore Area 985-869-2087
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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 14.
THE PEACEFUL BUDDHA DAY SPA Carey Mischler, LMT 4303 Canal St., New Orleans 504-322-2482
Offering unique services that combine therapeutic massage and aesthetics in Mid-City. Discounts available to first responders. 10% of profits donated to ASPCA every Wednesday. See ad page 14.
Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See
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
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CONSTRUCTION SOUTHERN HOMES, LLC 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.
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? Here I am. I offer full-day food makeovers & healthy cooking classes. Take back your life! Feel ALIVE again.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY ANDREA SCHEELE, LCSW, LMFT
Weight “You too can move Loss away Day fromSpa, the past andAttachment towards Psychotherapy Colon Hydrotherapy, a life of vitality, wholeness and fulfilling relationships.” 1303 Amelia St., New Orleans
massage therapy, activated oxygen sauna, ion Individual, foot bath, reflexology, Couples integrated medicine,&and otherTherapy natural /spa Family offerings. Across from Clearview Mall in the major business area of Metairie. See ad/ page Attachment Psychotherapy EMDR10.
BREATHING 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!
Andrea Scheele, LCSW, LMFT 1303 Amelia Street New Orleans, LA 70115
899-2686 UPTOWN COLON(504) HYDROTHERAPY
2627 General Pershing, NOLA 504-644-7376 UptownColonHydrotherapy.com
Only closed system colonic in PTOWN New Orleans. We offer a 60 OLON minute appointment, because we know you cannot rush a HYDROTHERAPY cleanse. We provide a highly trained therapist focused exclusively on your need at all times. See ad page 23.
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CHI MACHINE Joffrion Mitts, M.Ed.
Alternative Health Consultant 504-897-9670 ChiMachineForYourHealth.com
Exercise with no effort! Lose weight! Relieve stress! Eliminate pain! Improve circulation! Lower blood sugar! Breathe deeper! Sleep better! Increase energy! Feel happier! Free one week in-home trial!
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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 6.
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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. See ad page 23.
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 Mind-Body Skills Training (guided imagery, meditation, breathing, relaxation, tapping, etc). Evening and Saturday appointments available.
MANDALA THERAPY CENTER
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
638 Seguin St., NOLA 70114 504-251-7820/504-722-0877
IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., Ph.D
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.
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 17.
FENG SHUI LIVE, LOVE AND FENG SHUI
Dr. Kathleen Posey, M.D.
Eveline Hoffmann Feng Shui practitioner 504-861-3370 boehlen747@gmail.com
DENTIST MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS
1101 Robert Blvd, Ste A, Slidell, LA 70458 985-641-8058 MikeRobichauxDDS.com
Offering a holistic and patient-centered 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 18.
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. See website for upcoming trainings/seminars.
FreeENERGY PSYCHOLOGY
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memories, Uptown Holistic Center Support723 whatHillary is Street, New Orleans our life’s504-723-2899 purpose. PSYCH-K is a process that frees mith your mind of limiting and self-saboilitator taging beliefs and replaces them with ssions life enhancing beliefs that lead to 3.2899 great joy, fulfillment and growth.See k.com ad page 24.
377 Hwy 21, Ste 101, Madisonville 985-845-4111
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 7.
THOR AGUSTSSON, D.O.
232 Barry Ave, New Orleans, 70121 H 504-861-3011 * C 815-520-2891 Osteopathic.org
HERBAL MEDICINE JEN STOVALL
Community Herbalist 504-872-9973 Stovall.Jen@gmail.com
Providing holistic consultations to foster well-being and support healing using herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle choices. Address acute issues and constitutional imbalances by creating a personal wellness plan that incorporates medicinal herbs into your life.
HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING JESSICA TREGLE
Holistic Energy Healing 504-352-6418 EnergyHealing-NewOrleans.com
Energy Healing is an effective therapy of alternative medicine and holistic health. One releases negativity and gains positive energy! Become more healthy, and thrive at an accelerated pace! Healing occurs physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually!
With a holistic approach, Osteopathic Medicine effectively treats pain without the use of drugs. We treat fibromyalgia, cancer pain, birth trauma, arthritis, chronic head, neck, back, pelvic, and abdominal pain. Other modalities: Reiki, Bodytalk, Supplement Consultation.
LIFE COACH 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.
MARTIAL ARTS
HYPNOTHERAPY
TAI CHI-QI GONG
Shifu King Lam 8132 Willow St, Uptown 504-866-2241 KingLam1131@yahoo.com
DEEP PEACE HYPNOSIS LLC Rev. David G. Harrison, CCHt. 504-228-9004 DeepPeaceHypnosis.net
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 7.
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 CustomMade Hypnosis CD’s for sale.
Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 35 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad page 8 and calendar for classes.
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SOLAR SOUTH COAST SOLAR, LLC 2605 Ridgelake Dr. Metairie, LA 70002 504.529.SUN9 SouthCoastSolar.com
MASSAGE SCHOOLS BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE
NUTRITIONIST
Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See calendar for information about our $30-student massage clinic.
MINISTRY/SPIRITUALITY REV. BONNIE POIRIER 985-373-2321 PeacefulPlanetPets.com HolisticTherapyCenter.com Holistic, metaphysical Christian minister, ordained 1994. Ministering to people and pets including pet grief and memorials, Reiki, pet blessings and naming, labyrinth walks and pet sitting. Also for people: weddings, funerals, divorce ceremonies, baptisms, communion, and blessings.
NATURAL BABY & CHILD
3618 Magazine St, New Orleans 70115 504-889-8771 Danielle@365Vitality.com Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports performance, eating disorders, depression, addiction, and more. See ad page 31.
REALTOR CHERYL GAUTIER, REALTOR, GREEN Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s Int. Realty 2340 Dauphine St, NOLA 70117 (c) 504-638-7441 (o) 504-944-3605 cheryl.gautier@sothebysrealty.com. Upbeat creative problem solver with an easy going New Orleanian style helping individuals to find their dream home!
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ZUKABABY
2124 Magazine St., NOLA 504-596-6540 ZukaBaby.com
ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.
ZukaBaby is a new shop specializing in cloth diapering, babywearing and handmade children’s items. Cloth diapering classes every Saturday. See calendar for other events. See ad page 7.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR DR. LISA MARIE CHAMBERS, ND Northshore Office 1305 West Causeway Approach Mandeville, 70471 985-624-2295 Accurate Clinic 2401 Vets Blvd, Ste 16, Kenner 504-472-6130 DrLisaMarieChambers.com
Dr. Chambers works in partnership with her patients to discover, understand and address the root cause of their illness. By treating the whole person, she also offers preventive care before serious illness occurs.
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DANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN
Clearview Mall Metairie, LA. 70006 504-293-0972
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100% locally owned and operated, South Coast Solar is Louisiana’s largest solar energy company. Call or visit our website to set up a free estimate. See ad page 16.
Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner 504-388-2356 NOLAReiki@gmail.com NOLAReiki.com Offering 20 years experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Practitioner and Teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essence. Also providing Astra-Lite massage & Reiki tables – lightweight and easy to transport. See ad page 12 and calendar for classes.
DIVINE YOGA 1223 Baronne St. Kundalini@YogaNOLA.com YogaNOLA.com Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the most comprehensive of yogas, combining meditation, physical practice and breathing exercises. All levels of experience are welcome to all classes. See ad page 15 and calendar for events/classes.
WILD LOTUS YOGA 4842 Perrier St. New Orleans, LA 70115 504-899-0047 WildLotusYoga.com Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” five years in a row. Over 40 ongoing classes per week for beginners and experienced taught by skilled teachers in a peaceful, positive atmosphere. Offering courses, workshops, retreats and concerts. See ad page 15 and calendar for events/classes.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING YOGA SCHOOL, L.L.C. 603 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433 985-893-8834 YogaSchoolCovingtonLA.com A state licensed school and Yoga Alliance registered teacher training certification program at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels. Visit website for more information. See ad page 15.
YOGA THERAPY
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