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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

Using the World as a Fitness Playground

by Randy Kambic

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by Colleen Morgan

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Natural Ways to Boost Vitality

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Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

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letterfrompublisher “The great thing in this world is not so much where you stand, as in what direction you are moving.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

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o many moments this spring took my breath away as I observed the positive directions in which our community is moving. Your local Natural Awakenings team is pleased to have been a part of it all.

Together, Southeast Lousianians are on our way to living healthier and more sustainable lives. Yet, we know there is much more to do to realize the fullness of the promise.

The first annual Green Natties awards event on May 10 marked a well-deserved milestone throughout Greater New Orleans. Sixty organizations participated, resulting in18 businesses and nonprofits being recognized for having made significant strides toward sustainability. They ranged from small cafés to large corporations. All are noted leaders in growing a sustainable local economy.

Attending officials included representatives from the New Orleans City Council, the Mayor’s office, nonprofit organizations, small businesses, large corporations and green-minded residents. Good food, music, comedy, camaraderie and gratitude rounded out the special occasion. You’ll find more about the celebration in Colleen Morgan’s coverage on page 14.

Like us, you have likely been busy with many fun, inspiring and meaningful activities.

Whenever I find myself feeling overly busy, booked and pressed, I remember what a good friend, Becky Gelatt of Yoga School, in Covington once pointed out: “We can look at our lives as busy or we can just say we have a full life.” Of course, I choose the full life.

That doesn’t mean a little escape isn’t warranted now and then. For a short escape I sometimes head to the French Quarter to stroll around or take a few hours at a local spa. Judith Fertig’s feature article “Healthy Escapes: Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives,” on page 18, offers great options to help us think about rebooting mentally and physically. Retreating from work-a-day distractions to recharge our soul helps us gaining perspective on our world. New places and experiences can help us reconnect with ourselves and ponder where our heart is headed.

Last month we celebrated Women’s Wellness. It’s the men’s turn this month as we honor fathers and all good men everywhere with a focus on Men’s Wellness. James Occhiogrosso’s “Hormone Help for Guys” explores simple tips to naturally boost vitality at every age (page 16).

Fathers and Children: Sharing Stewardship and Life’s Lessons, on page 22 highlights local fathers that share Earth-friendly activities with their children. One of these children started a hydroponics business associated with a school project. We were so inspired by the father/children teams we discovered that we want to know more. If you share sustainable projects and contribute to green activities with your own or others’ children, we would like to hear about them; please email your story to Editor@nola HealthyLiving.com.

Wishing you a full life and some lazy summer days.

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In our April issue, Grant Estrade, owner of Laughing Buddha Nursery and a partner in a commercial composting venture, was quoted as saying he had not been successful in convincing the Audubon Zoo to recycle its animal waste. We were subsequently contacted by the Audubon Nature Institute’s Public Relations Director to inform us that the zoo does recycle its animal waste, just not with Mr. Estrade’s company. We regret the error.

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his spring native New Orleanian, Wendylynn Bergeron, published her book, “The Truth And Dare Empowerment Coaching Program For Teens, “ based on her program now being offered to schools and other youth programs, such as summer camps. In the fall, Destrehan High School and J.B. Martin Middle School in St. Charles Parish will offer a mandatory program of Truth And Dare. Bergeron is hoping to bring this positive approach to many more school systems.

Bergeron points out that the many struggles that children and adults deal with externally are actually a direct result of internal battles. The mission of Truth And Dare is to provide children and adults with the necessary skills, tools, and desires to open the doors to self-improvement through the achievements of self-acceptance and self-worth. The program takes the reader through a process of raising their awareness into who they really are and their power to create themselves through choices that best represent the person they want to be, says Bergeron.

Bergeron says the course is life changing for many teens. Rather than focusing on the negatives (don’t do approach based on fear), Truth And Dare focuses on the positive attributes of self-acceptance and self-worth.

Bergeron is a certified life empowerment coach with a psychology degree from the University of New Orleans.

Bergeron presents the program in workshops to groups. In schools she and her team may teach in the classroom or train teachers to implement it in their advisory classes. On-line courses are available as well.

More about the program is available on-line at www.truthanddare.org. The book may be purchased at www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com. Wendylynn Bergeron may be reached at coachwendy@live.com. See listing on page 44.

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Acceptable items include: batteries (household/auto), incandescent bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides, garden chemicals, muriatic acid, televisions, latex or oil-based paint, paint thinner, varnish, grout, oil, gasoline, antifreeze, aerosols, household cleaners, Drano, bleach, flammable liquids, mercury devices, and pool shock.

On the Second Saturday of each month the following items are accepted at the same location: paper (newspaper/magazines/office paper/junk mail/phone books); metals (aluminum/steel/tin); plastics (#1 through #3); cell phones, beepers, and pagers; computers, processors, and monitors; Xboxes, Playstations, and Wii; Ink Jet cartridges and toner cartridges; laptops; printers and fax machines; uninterruptible power supplies; circuit boards; MP3 players; digital cameras, DVRs, and digital picture frames; stereos and speakers; telephones, cords, and systems; security systems; GPS devices; and DVD movies and video games.

The Sanitation Department is not accepting explosives, radioactive materials, medical waste, asbestos, glass, or hazardous waste from businesses or schools. None of the items on either of the above lists (except paper, metals and plastics) should ever be placed in the garbage or in the curbside recycling carts or bins.

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The NuVal™ System was developed by a team of 12 nutrition and medical experts from leading universities headed by Dr. David Katz of the Yale University and Griffin Hospital Prevention Research Center. The team’s work was funded by Griffin Hospital, a Yale affiliated Research Center.

The score takes into consideration more than 30 nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants using recommendations from USDA dietary guidelines and the Institute of Medicine’s Dietary Reference Intakes.

The quality of protein, fat and carbohydrates as well as a nutrient’s association with various health outcomes are also considered.

The scores will be displayed on shelf price tags and/or product signage on a unique double hexagon logo as part of a Robert’s initiative to help customers live healthier lifestyles, according to Tory Robert, the company’s communication coordinator.

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The BioMat is a popular infrared treatment for its ability to be adopted for home use and ease of using it.

Far infrared therapies have been around for several decades and have been studied in relation to a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. Clinical research shows that this technology stimulates improvements in a range of areas, including musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health, more efficient body detoxification, immune system resilience, improved sleep, increased energy and more. NASA has identified infrared as the safest and most beneficial type of light wave.

According to the producer of BioMat, the effectiveness of the infrared from the BioMat is enhanced by the addition of technology that conducts the infrared through amethyst crystals and the creation of negative ions. The mat is offered in several sizes to meet different needs.

The BioMat is an FDA registered medical device for pain and stress management and may be covered by some insurance policies.

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Bhakti Fest is billed as a yoga and music experience of a lifetime. The festival celebrates the devotional path that has it roots in yoga, kirtan and meditation. Those attending can expect continuous kirtan, yoga classes, meditations and prayer, teachings and workshops, fire ceremonies (pujas), a holistic and eco-friendly marketplace, as well as vegetarian, vegan and raw vegan cuisine. A wellness sanctuary will provide various wellness modalities including massage, bodywork, energy work and intuitive readings.

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Contact number for the hotel is 222-925-2244. The $149 fee includes a flashdrive with a book and audio, plus a light dinner and refreshments.

Medical and psychological studies have shown for years that anger, hostility and stress are harmful to your health.

EPTworks™ helps to identify and release painful emotions and trauma giving an immediate relief, better health and more happiness.

Hamilton states that forgiveness is the key to how EPTworks™. “Forgiveness does not have the power to change the past, but it can change the present and the future. By blaming others for your troubles, you remain stuck in the past and extend your suffering into the future. Forgiveness allows you to: 1) Take back the energy you chronically give away trying to change the past and 2) Use that energy to create a life you love and enjoy. EPTworks™ supports you in letting go of what has hurt you and opens your heart to the infinite possibilities of the life you dream of.”

For more information contact Sherry Hamilton at 256-783-1928 or ept2@att.net or visit www.eptworks.com . To register for the class go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3380339687. See ad on page 26.

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Claiborne has been a medicinal herbalist, natural healer and a personal life coach for 26 years. As a True Prosperity coach her definition of true prosperity is to maintain health and well-being through what one eats and thinks – maintaining wealth through sustainable and positive living.

Seminars, workshops and consultations are available on how to create an urban garden and grow one’s own food.

Claiborne covers such topics as kitchen pharmacy, hydroponics, how to raise city chickens, nutritious foods and healthy desserts.

On June 6th there will be a workshop on raising city chickens and June 13th a demonstration on making healthy desserts.

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Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc.org) analyses show that not only cities, but seaside suburbs and rural areas as well, are reporting health-threatening “bad air days” during the summer due to smog pollution.

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Do You Parkour?

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thletes’ hunger for new ways to exercise, challenge and express themselves continually prompts the evolution of new sports, often rooted in earlier pursuits. Windsurfing, snowboarding and mountain biking are examples.

Now, a growing number of parkour practitioners are springboarding and combining ingredients from multiple sports and activities in an effort to defy gravity using nothing but sturdy shoes and props.

First popularized in France, parkour means “of the course” (specifically, an obstacle course)—a form of acrobatic freerunning, spiked with vaulting, somersaulting, jumping and climbing; even running up and over walls. Based on exacting training, street athletes overcome or use a creative range of obstacles in their immediate environment.

Such moves have been popularized by movie stars such as Jackie Chan and Daniel Craig’s James Bond in the opening scenes of Quantum of Solace, as well as You Tube postings. First deemed an

unconventional, strictly urban, underthe-radar training method, parkour is increasingly viewed as a way for serious athletes in demanding sports to train and secure an edge. Adult men and women that competed in gymnastics, track and field or diving in their youth particularly enjoy reviving earlier skills.

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American Parkour (APK), headquartered in Washington, D.C., considers itself the leading such community in the world. Established in 2005 by Mark Toorock, its website now hosts 90,000plus registered users and is visited monthly by 100,000 inquirers. It provides news, daily workout emails, training guides, advice for beginners, instructional tutorials, guidelines for local recreation, and photo and video galleries.

Toorock, who played high school soccer and was then a serious martial artist in oom yung doe, kung fu and capoeira (which bridges dancing and gymnastics), was instantly hooked in 2003 when he saw a video of David Belle;

the French native and acknowledged founder of parkour has appeared in 20plus movies and commercials since 2000.

“It was so different and authentic, what he was doing,” he says.

After opening the first parkour and freerunning gym at Primal Fitness, in D.C., in 2006, APK expanded to locations in Gainesville, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas. All offer an introductory session, full supervised parkour curriculum, boot camps, women-specific classes, summer camps and freerunning classes.

Toorock co-created and co-produced Jump City: Seattle, eight, one-hour parkour action shows to introduce more people to the concept (G4TV.com). Other fitness centers that now focus on parkour include: Base Fitness, in Noblesville, Indiana; Apex Movement, outside of Denver; Parkour Visions, in Seattle; Miami Freerunning, in Florida; and Fight or Flight Academy, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. More clubs are getting up to speed nationwide, with the San Antonio parks and recreation department currently adding a parkour park.

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“Parkour allows adults to either continue or learn gymnastics for the first time in a new, creative context,” Toorock says. Natalie Strasser, a competitive gymnast for 13 years, including at Kent State University, is a Los Angelesbased APK-sponsored athlete and conducts workshops.

Travis Graves, head trainer for APK Academies, which trains teachers, says, “One of the first priorities for beginners is instilling a respect for the forces and impact of landings, so we work on rolling, balance and footwork.” He also emphasizes the importance of thorough warm-up and cool-down periods, as well as overall safety guidelines.

“Some women might feel intimidated, as most of what they see on You Tube are teenagers or young men doing their thing,” comments Graves.

“But anyone can experiment and develop his or her own parkour style at their own comfort level.”

Lisa Peterson, of McLean, Virginia, was first attracted to parkour’s creative movements, which represented a personal next step after years as a teacher and performer in ballet, ballroom and Argentine tango dancing. “As a victim of child abuse, I am always looking for ways to strengthen my confidence and self-esteem,” she says.

“Parkour has done that for me.”

APK regularly holds community gathering “jams” around the country.

We encourage everyone to follow our guidelines, notes Toorock, although we can’t say that other methods are wrong.

“Everyone has a sphere of capabilities.

We help individuals expand safely and in proper progression,” he explains. “Some beginners may wear protective gear like gloves or shin guards but almost always relinquish them because they don’t want to rely on them, but take full responsibility for themselves and gain full freedom of movement.

“The world is a playground,” he concludes. “Parkour just makes more use of more of it.”

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Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, and a copyeditor for Natural Awakenings.

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A Green Tie Affair To Remember The First Annual Green Natties

By Colleen Morgan

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they presented the winners with recycled glass vases created by Unique Products.

Each cube-shaped vase sported an imprint of the city skyline and the title of their award: Superior Sustainability, Most Improved, Innovative Award, Equity Award, or Putting the $Green$ in Green. (See list of winners on page 15.)

The energy was intense, and the joy of the winners was insidious. Some of the participants expressed that they keenly felt the honor they had been bestowed and relished in the moment, for their values were being recognized in such a public way. All 60-plus Green Games participants, Selection Committee members, and Event Committee members received a certificate, embellished by a frame of recycled wood created by the Louisiana Green Corps.

“We are here at a moment of achievement,” said EcoUrban owner Demitria Christo, overall winner in the office category. “There is so much enthusiasm. Glamorizing green makes it catchy for folks and more palatable to the public. We need events like this to spotlight [green

achievements] and show that it’s laudable.”

Vance Levesque of the Arc of Greater New Orleans, voted best overall nonprofit, said he has been an environmental advocate since “long before it was cool,” and called the event a phenomenon. “I’m just exhilarated to be in the top 10 of some sort of goodness,” he said. Kirk Coco from NOLA Brewing, who took home the top prize in the manufacturing category, said New Orleans is perfectly poised to be a leader because of its emphasis on and patronage for local business – because residents care about “quality and flavor” above all.

Newcomer to the city Bradley Spiegel called the event “inspiring” because he was among folks who were passionate about having a sustainable future.

“This makes everything real,” he said. “This shows that we really are in this together!”

“For the first time in New Orleans, we took the time to honor those businesses in our community that are truly operating in a socially and environmentally

Colleen Morgan, Elizabeth Shephard, & Lolita Werhan Originators of the Green Games

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n Thursday, May 10, the Eiffel Society on St. Charles Avenue was teeming with excitement.

Business owners and nonprofit directors from across the city gathered at an event to celebrate the achievements of the leaders in the sustainable business movement.

The ceremony, the Green Natties, was the culminating event of the year-long Green Games competition and was cosponsored by LifeCity, Natural Awakenings Magazine, and the New Orleans Chamber Foundation.

As the crowd gathered in the vaulted space, decorated lively with recycled movie set props by Lonnie Schaffer of Strike It Green, Freddy Omar’s Latin sounds filled the room as onlookers sipped their NOLA Brew Blonde or Mar-Go-Ritas, donated for the event. Attendees also filled plates with sustainable delicacies from Good Foods, Katie’s, La Divina, Mona’s, Fatoush, Whole Foods, Fresco, and Shake Sugary – all kept hot, cold or otherwise scrumptious thanks to Sharon Honore from Wooden Spoon Catering.

When the awardees took their seats, the comedy duo Stupid Time Machine framed the ceremony, causing the hall to erupt with laughter. With a backdrop of stellar video clips, members of the Selection Committee got to shine alongside the performers, Academy Award-style, as

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2012 Green Natties Award Winners responsible way,” said City Council Member Susan Guidry, a member of the Selection Committee for the awards ceremony. “I am proud of my city and the emerging green business movement in New Orleans.”

The organization that provided the assessments and otherwise helped the contestants to work toward their goals was a new business called LifeCity founded

by Elizabeth Shephard. “The past year was not easy,” Shephard said. “Each participating business took time out of their busy schedules to learn and improve - and that’s saying a lot for the emerging market of green consumers and real financial opportunities that come when businesses embrace sustainability.”

The awards ceremony was named the “Green Natties” after a similar event held by another Natural Awakenings edition, out of Sarasota, Florida. The concept that became the Green Games originated with the publisher of New Orleans’ own Natural Awakenings magazine, Lolita Werhan, who devoted editorial space in every issue throughout the year to highlight the businesses taking part in the Games.

“I believe in supporting an economy that promotes healthy living through environmentally sound practices by businesses and individuals,” Werhan said. “The sustainable business sector is gaining as a driver of economic growth and we hoped that the Green Games would encourage even more businesses and organizations to move in that direction… [and] recognize those who were already striving toward sustainability. It’s been inspiring to see the efforts so many local businesses and organizations have put into this process.”

Natural Awakenings congratulates all of

Susan Guidry, member of New Orleans City Council

the winners and would like to recognize all of the participants of the Green Games for their dedication to a sustainable planet and the next generation. Also a special recognition and thanks to Elizabeth Shephard of LifeCity for spearheading the organization of this event. Thank you all for being part of the change you see in the world!

Colleen Morgan is a writer and editor for Natural Awakenings Magazine. She may be reached at colleen.nolahealthyliving@ yahoo.com.

“For the first time in New Orleans, we took the time to honor those businesses in our community that are truly operating in a socially and environmentally responsible way,” – City Council Member Susan Guidry

Green Natties Top Award Winners 2012 The Green Natties ceremony recognized 18 companies who achieved the greatest success in their efforts to create positive social and environmental impact through business practices. In the five business sectors – restaurant, office, manufacturing, retail and nonprofit – two categories of awards were given: Most Improved and Best Overall, listed below: Restaurant: • Best Overall, Franchise: La Divina Gelateria • Best Overall, single venue: Canal St. Bistro • Most Improved: Hey Cafe Office: • Best Overall: Eco Urban • Most Improved (3): Joule Energy, Green Coast Enterprises, and Future Proof Manufacturing: • Best Overall: NOLA Brewing Company Retail: • Best Overall (2): Hollygrove Market and Farm, Bayou Kayaks • Most Improved (2): Green Serene, ZukaBaby Nonprofit: • Best Overall: ARC of Greater New Orleans • Most Improved: Global Green

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Hormone Help for Guys Natural Ways to Boost Vitality

by James Occhiogrosso

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ithout hormones, the body’s chemical messengers affecting every human biological system, nothing works correctly. Testosterone, in particular, is critically important for male development, starting in the embryo, through puberty and into old age.

After reaching peak levels in a man during his mid-to-late-20s, his testosterone level begins a slow decline.

From the age of about 35, it drops by about 10 percent per decade for the rest of his life, accompanied by a slight increase in estrogen levels.

While women experience physical markers when they enter menopause, there is no specific point at which men typically enter andropause, the less extreme male version of the change of life due to low hormone production. Related changes usually cause minor problems at first and then tend to become more severe.

Medical studies from Seattle’s Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System, the University of Washington and Harvard University show that testosterone deficiency contributes to reduced muscle and bone mass, male breast enlargement, depression, atherosclerosis, anemia and diabetes.

Test First

Hormones travel the bloodstream in bound and unbound (free) forms; only the free ones activate various body functions.

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brings clarity, because saliva only contains free hormones. Fifty-plus-year-old men with low free testosterone that show signs of hormone imbalance should consider natural supplementation, even when total testosterone is normal. It’s best to test before starting a rebalancing program and to retest after a few months. Establishing a record over time allows a man to monitor and adjust progress.

Hormone Help Starts Here

Taking supportive steps in nutrition and lifestyle choices can make a big difference.

Diet. Proper nutrition, embracing a full complement of vitamins and minerals, is essential.

Eliminate red meat, cheese, fast food and processed snack foods, which can increase estrogen levels.

Herbal supplements such as Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris), or puncture vine; ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Korean red ginseng (Panex ginseng) and maca (Lepidium meyenii or Lepidium peruvianum) can help by increasing testosterone levels, sexual libido or erectile function.

Some influence testosterone levels directly; others help enhance function by indirectly providing nutrients to improve circulation and general sexual health.

Weight control. Excess fat, particularly around the abdomen, stores and produces estrogen.

Reducing fat tissue can help both lower estrogen and enhance testosterone.

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Environmental exposure. Endocrine disruptors, called xenoestrogens, from everyday exposure to toxic estrogenic industrial chemicals, can mimic the effects of estrogen in a man’s body. These routinely appear in petrochemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dairy products, meats, canned foods, personal care products and plastics. Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the lining of metal food cans is particularly dangerous. Avoid microwaving foods in plastic containers, even when they are labeled as microwave-safe.

Research medications. Dr. Eugene R. Shippen, co-author of The Testosterone Syndrome, states, “High-dose statin drugs used to lower cholesterol definitely lower testosterone levels and are high on the list of causes of erectile dysfunction.”

Exercise. Physically inactive people lose up to 5 percent of their total muscle mass per decade. Exercise helps to lower estrogen levels and enhance testosterone levels.

Te s t o s t e r o n e Supplements

Past incorrect beliefs that testosterone replacement therapy causes prostate cancer left many medical practitioners reluctant to prescribe it. The latest scientific research shows

that a healthy man does not increase the risk by raising his testosterone level to the normal biological range for his age. Renowned medical oncologist and prostate cancer researcher and survivor, Dr. Charles “Snuffy” Myers, has stated, “There is absolutely no hint that testosterone at high levels correlates with prostate cancer.” He founded the American Institute for Diseases of the Prostate, near Charlottesville, Virginia.

Natural bioidentical testosterone cream labeled USP, for United States Pharmacopeia standard, is available at compounding pharmacies. Bioidentical means that a substance has the same chemical form as that produced by the human body.

Other forms of testosterone therapy, including biweekly injections, skin patches and pills, typically employ synthetic chemicals that are similar, but not identical, to natural testosterone.

Thus, such products are not completely recognizable by the body. About 15 years ago, bestselling author and hormone balancing expert Dr. John R. Lee published his startling conclusion that synthetic hormones can cause serious side effects, including an increased risk of stroke, cancer and liver damage. His findings were subsequently confirmed by the Women’s Health Initiative study.

Injections, skin patches and pills subject the body to unnatural fluctuations in testosterone and estrogen. In contrast, skin creams permit precise daily or periodic dosing as prescribed by a qualified health care practitioner.

As they age, some men strongly feel the effects of a cumulative decline in testosterone levels and experience significant symptoms, while others barely notice it. Restoring testosterone to its biological norm can be rewarding.

Remember that hormones are powerful and a little can go a long way. Beyond a prescribed amount, more is not better and can reverse benefits.

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HEALTHY ESCAPES Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

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Guests are encouraged to ditch their cell phones and laptops in favor of a zip line adventure through the Smoky Mountains forest canopy and laid back log cabin informality.

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time. I didn’t realize how much I needed that.”

Her experience highlights the new buzzwords and phrases in vacation travel: unplug, reconnect, digital detox and healthy escape. What is it about unplugging that seems so refreshing and like an ideal vacation?

Nicholas Carr, author of The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, explains that, “Using the Internet pushes us to a skimming and scanning form of thinking.” He occasionally unplugs to recover his attention span, noting, “A lot of our deepest thoughts only emerge when we’re able to pay attention to one thing.”

For memoirist Pico Iyer, author of The Man Within My Head, “The urgency of slowing down—to find the time and space to think—is nothing new.” What is new is figuring out workable definitions of stillness and movement when we spend a lot of our time physically still, but mentally in motion.

A noted travel writer for 20 years, Iyer likes to stay at monasteries around the world. He concludes, “Wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment, the less time and energy we have to expend to place it in some larger context.” We can just simply be.

Healthy vacation escapes help us do just that. We regenerate, reconnect with ourselves and others and re-imagine our lives in a more satisfying context.

Personal Growth: The Mind MJ Goff was on a magazine writing assignment the first time she visited the Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck, New York (eOmega. org). As a student of New Age theories and a potential yoga teacher, Goff says she welcomed the opportunity to learn more.

Once she attended the women’s retreat she was researching, she was hooked. “Every year since, I find myself being drawn to Omega for its promotion of meditation and overall encouragement of ‘staying in the present,’” she says. “All the programs stem from one mission: to keep us on the right path.”

Talks by internationally known speakers such as Joan Borysenko, Eckhart Tolle, Harville Hendrix and Daniel Amen are complemented by sessions in nurturing creativity, holistic health, and yoga practice. “People smile, but also keep to themselves,” explains Goff. “It’s a place for quieting your mind.”

For shorter getaways, Hay House, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, sponsors weekend I Can Do It! seminars in various cities (HayHouse.com). Speakers such as Louise Hay, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Caroline Myss help attendees

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Sometimes, personal growth simply involves sufficient quiet time to walk, contemplate and reconnect with our muse.

“The real meaning of the word ‘retreat’ in the spiritual sense,” says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, “is stepping back. When one steps back, one gets a better view of the world, others and our deepest self.”

Iyer finds solace at New Camaldoli Heritage, a Benedictine community amidst the rugged terrain of Big Sur, California (Contemplation.com). More than 2,000 monasteries and other spiritual communities throughout North America offer off-the-beaten-path retreats at reasonable prices and generally welcome guests of all religions and spiritual practices. The one requirement is that guests not disturb others.

At Ghost Ranch, in the high desert of Abiquiu, New Mexico, “The scenery alone is spiritual and healing,” relates Nancy Early, a New York film producer.

Under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, activities encourage individual and social transformation (NewMexicoGhostRanch.org). Early says the best part is, “There’s one pay phone, and cell phones don’t work here; no TV or radio.

You walk away from everything that controls your life.”

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Sometimes the healthy escape we seek can be found at a destination spa, which combines enough structure to slowly wean us from daily busyness with sufficient soothing, quiet spaces and physical nurturing.

For Debbie Phillips—who spends part of the year in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and the other part in Naples, Florida—one visit to a spa was all it took. As an executive and life coach, Phillips founded Women on Fire in 2003 to connect her “on fire” clients with each other via regional meetings and a free online newsletter, and discovered that the condition sometimes crosses the line into overwork.

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care of myself. In addition to the soothing amenities, the peace, calm and quiet usually found at a spa—space to think, nap, read a book or gaze into the sky— often results in ‘less’ becoming ‘more’ in your life,” Phillips says. “I have returned home feeling lighter and brighter and even more excited for what is next. The experience gave me just the boost I needed to keep going.”

Recently, Phillips discovered simple techniques to nurture herself all year long by attending a breathing and meditation class at the Lake Austin Spa, in Texas.

“Now I start each day with long, deep breaths before I even get out of bed,” she says. “It is so simple, so calming and establishes my day with peace.”

Virginia Nelson, a San Diego, California, attorney, likewise revels in her twice-yearly visits to Canyon Ranch, in Tucson, Arizona. “The pace in southern California is like running a marathon every day. My visits serve as respites that have allowed me to keep up with it this long.

“I first went in 1991 and saw a place to go and cocoon,” recounts Nelson, “but I also discovered incredible fitness and education classes.” The spa is essentially a reset button for her. “It’s rest, rejuvenation and reinvention.” Canyon Ranch has several U.S. locations (Canyon Ranch.com).

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Chill-out spa services like a hot stone massage are often balanced by breath walking, qigong or desert tightrope walking.

Active Adventure: The Body Finding a clear stillpoint of one’s soul can also occur while moving and challenging our bodies. Exercise helps us break through not only physical boundaries, but emotional and spiritual barriers, as well.

Barbara Bartocci, a long-distance cycler and author of Meditation in Motion, maintains that moving keeps both our brains and bodies healthier. “Research at The University of Arizona found that regular exercise appears to preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory,” she notes. “It is well known that exercise helps to reduce anxiety, allay depression and generally improve mood, by prompting our bodies to release more endorphins.”

Bartocci has experienced the power of these connections firsthand. “Active vacations are truly transformative,” she says emphatically. “When I bicycled across Iowa on RAGBRAI [The Des M o i n e s R e g i s t e r ’s A n n u a l G r e a t Bicycle Ride Across Iowa], we cycled 76 miles one day on hills with a constant 20-mile-per-hour headwind. It was a tough day, but I made it! My divorce was becoming final that summer, and completing that day gave me the encouraging inner message: ‘If I can cycle Iowa on the toughest day, I can re-cycle my life after divorce.’” She’s still moving along. Recently, she joined 500 other cyclists doing 60 miles a day for a week in Wisconsin.

Bill Murphy, of Annapolis, Maryland, made his breakthrough at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (boss-inc.com).

“While I wanted an adventure and to put myself out there, I also wanted to know that I was in good hands,” he says about why he chose a guided trip. Murphy was already in good shape, having competed in a local Ironman event. Following an

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initial fitness assessment that involved testing his heart rate after running at high altitude, he was deemed fit to take part in an outdoor survival experience in Utah’s desert country. With a knife, wool jacket, cap, gloves, long underwear and suitable shoes—but no tent, sleeping bag or food—his group learned to live off the land with the assistance of three instructors in an initial phase of the program.

“After two days we were given our backpack with the critical blanket, poncho and food rations. I have never been so happy to hear the words ‘1,500 calories’ in my life, and though I have eaten at some wonderful restaurants, the soups we made with those rations tasted better than anything I have eaten in my life,” he says.

Murphy learned how to purify water, make a tent from his poncho, start a fire with minimal tools and bed down in the cold without a sleeping bag or blanket.

A crucial part of the survival training was the need to go even further when the group thought their adventure had ended.

“We didn’t know whether that would be in 10 miles or 30,” he recalls. His ability to physically push past the mentally established timeframe led Murphy to see that he could also move beyond his either/ or boundaries: either family or business; either business or adventure. “I realized that I don’t have to choose one over the other. I feel a better sense of balance now.”

In other parts of the country, Outward Bound Adult Renewal also offers new experiences that test physical limits and present breakthrough opportunities (OutwardBound.org). It’s also known for programs that help teens get a better handle on life. Participants often rock climb the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or sea kayak along the Pacific Northwest or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Options for growth and renewal appear endless.

Nearby or far away, for a few days or longer, a healthy escape can be truly restorative.

Judith Fertig regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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ow does one generation pass along to the next the skills they will need to be successful as adults? If one asked Brad Frazier and Herbert Leavitt, they would say the best way is for parents to give their children responsibility and support in endeavors that interest the child. That is just what their own fathers have done. And there is nothing like sharing a project to bring the generations together. The benefits to the relationship are immeasurable.

Beyond that, sharing activities that connect us to nature and that promote sustainability makes both generations stewards of the planet.

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Brad Frazier had an inspiring science teacher. Cathy Boucvalt at John Curtis Christian School in River Ridge hyped up to her students that finding a cool project for the science fair meant kudos and a chance to go to state.

As he looked around, he saw Nichols

State students using hydroponics to grow veggies on their balconies. At Disney World, Epcot had an aquaponic farm.

After some research, he decided to test out hydroponic, aquaponic and traditional growing methods and measure the results.

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“The science experiment was like peeling back the first layer of the onion,” said Lonnie. “You find out what works and what doesn’t.”

“There are all these different techniques, and I’m trying to do it so it works for a normal person,” Brad said.

“What’s low tech and simple.”

Immediately upon arriving home from school, Brad checks on his greenhouse, Lonnie said. And on Friday nights he gets ready for the next day’s farmers market. He brings ideas and challenges to his father to get suggestions – and usually takes them – but he is allowed to make his own choices, his father said. “It’s his business.”

“It has brought us closer because we have a common goal – I want him to be successful,” Lonnie said. “We have better communication and he shows me how responsible he is.”

“I’m not living on the street,” Brad said in jest. He noted that he feels his father trusts him and he is comfortable telling him if he thinks something is wrong. “We have educational arguments. … We are in sync a lot more.”

The experience has also taught him how to manage money. “I could either put it in my bank account or spend it on something I don’t need. I have become a lot more conservative.”

Lonnie said this science experiment has turned Brad into a responsible young man he is proud to call his son. “I know when he is making a tough decision, he will make the right decision,” he said.

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Lessons in living past the comfort zone Bees are dangerous business. But Ken Leavitt and his son Herbert found joys in beekeeping and taught them to others. At the age of 6, Herbert learned to keep his cool in stressful situations – successfully extracting honey from a hive with 50,000 bees within striking distance.

Ken Leavitt first used bees as “venom therapy,” after he heard getting stung helped with problems he had with his hands during massage school. He soon had a dozen hives, and eventually his children helped out. One of Herbert’s favorite car rides, he said, was in his father’s Volkswagon bus: “We put the entire hive in the back of the car and drove,” he said.

“It was a miracle none of us got stung.”

“It was my job to find the queen and see what she was doing,” Herbert said. If the queen cannot be located or if no eggs are spotted in the hive, she may have been killed, Ken said.

“I loved trying to look through the hive to find her,” Herbert said. “She is twice as long as the rest and doesn’t have a stripe.”

He also had to check up on the eggs, which the other bees fed a special jelly.

Herbert learned the life cycle of bees through the looking glass – an “Observation Hive” they had in the comfort of their living room – the workers, nurses, drones and the queen. He and his sister Charlotte learned how bees pollinate and how to extract honey, which became Herbert and Charlotte’s Private Blend.

Herbert also offered workshops – in

the backyard and at his school – bringing the portable hive for others to observe and answering questions about bee anatomy.

“It is a great hobby,” Ken said. “It would get them outside and appreciate one of the most important elements of our food chain…. It is a hands-on appreciation of nature, and having young kids sell honey helps them learn about commerce, small business and independence. It is a very rewarding experience to be with them in that environment.”

They also learned about themselves and overcoming fears, he added, as well as construction and giving presentations.

“It gave him (Herbert) confidence and the ability to think on his feet.”

Herbert, now 14, said growing up with bees he learned about trust – if someone dropped a frame, the bees would attack – and to be careful but also brave when necessary. “It taught me to calmly go through precarious situations,” he said.

“And responsibility – I had to check on them, and if something was wrong I had to research and find out what to do. It’s like having a dog but more dangerous.”

Unfortunately Herbert lost his hive it fell to a bear at his new home in Avery Island, but he looks forward to working with them again at his Dad’s hive in New Orleans: “I miss them.”

Herbert said growing up with bees had a “significant” impact on his character. “I’m always looking to do things that are offbeat – I go after different things. [Beekeeping] certainly stretched my comfort zone.”

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Ocean, how did you develop an identity independent of the family fortune and fame?

Because my grandfather, the co-founder

of Baskin-Robbins, was determined that my father would follow in his footsteps, my dad felt he had to rebel so that he could stand for his own values and pursue what he loved. My journey was different. Because my dad allowed me the opportunity to explore and discover who I wanted to be, I was free to focus my energy on rebelling against the pervasive social injustices of the world rather than rebelling against my parents.

Although our strategies and ideas differ, my dad and I have congruent values and work together harmoniously.

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John, how did the two of you shift from a parent/child relationship into a partnership?

Our rare and vibrant relationship is a product of challenging assumptions about the present dominating parent model. As adults, we are equal partners, although in Ocean’s dependent years, I played a fathering role in guiding him in the development of his capabilities. But even

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I see myself as a guardian of Ocean’s spirit, rather than someone that is here to tell him what to do. In educating him about how to become a capable and self-sufficient adult, my part was to discern how to awaken his inner fire, draw out his inner wisdom, pique his curiosity and expand his capacity to learn. My role as a parent, and now as a friend, is to help my son achieve and fulfill his destiny by honoring his vision for his life. In remaining attentive to his natural talents and special gifts, we discern what he needs to continue growing into his personal power.

Intergenerational collaboration such as we have requires a bridge built of shared values, love, mutual respect, trust and support. I am in awe of Ocean, who doesn’t just stand on my shoulders; he flies from them as a courageous humanitarian responsive to the needs our times, as well as being a wonderful father himself.

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Our children and grandchildren come into the world carrying the seeds of the future. They come endowed with new possibilities, new understandings and new energies. If as elders we wisely support them with the respect and assistance younger people deserve, they can accomplish things we cannot. They may be able to correct the errors of past generations, including our own. Then our children will not only be free to be themselves, they will bring a new breath of life into the world.

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Ogden, a black Labrador and golden retriever mix, walked liver Mullins, Pekingese, walked down the aisle down the aisle with the maid of honor as the flower dog. Riddler, with Katherine Austing, flower girl. Although a German shepherd and golden retriever mix, served as the ring he’s quite the social animal, Oliver became a bit bearer and escorted the groom to his position to await the bride. restless during the ceremony because he’s used to more Both dogs wore tuxedo collars with satin buttons and bowties, action than talk. Ever since puppyhood, Oliver has proved his matching cuffs and fresh flower boutonnières. mettle, traveling the motorcycle race circuit in a motor home

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“We heard it made a nice for the wedding at a mountain contrast: black dog on white dress,” church 90 minutes from the says Winfield, laughing. Because couple’s home in Hickory, North Riddler wants to be near Lance at all Carolina. “It’s fun to include your times, they looped his leash around a dog in your special day,” says table leg during their first dance as a Charlie. “For us, it also eased any newly married couple.

“He dragged tensions and reminded us to laugh the whole table onto the dance and enjoy the day.” floor!”

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Further north, in the Finger included a pair of dogs, along with the Lakes region of Central New bride and groom.

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members. “We aren’t that formal. We had local cheeses and beer, ribs and a clambake in this museum setting,” relates Lyons. The dogs fit right in.

Dogs facilitate weddings in other ways, as well. In Harleysville, Pennsylvania, husband-hopeful Drew Scheeler enlisted the help of Reese, a Yorkshire terrier pup. “I couldn’t think of a better way to propose than on a dog tag with the words, ‘Amy, will you marry me?’” he says. “Reese changed our lives, and there was no way he wouldn’t be part of our wedding. He barked only once, when we kissed.”

Kelley Goad, a dog walker for Ben and Lori Newman, in Seattle, met their chocolate Labrador, Milkshake, a year before their wedding, so who better to walk the dog down the aisle?

Milkshake’s day started with several hours of play at a local dog park, followed by a bath so he would be sweet-smelling for the ceremony.

Milkshake spent the evening before the big day at Goad’s house. Although they were friends, his nervousness at being separated from his people resulted in gastric distress. Once reunited, his upset was over, just in time for a problem-free walk down the aisle.

During the photo session, Milkshake happily posed with the wedding party. “The photographer worked with us,” relates Goad. “Milkshake is solid when told to sit-stay, and when I showed him a treat, his ears perked up for the picture.”

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Fresh soups daily.Veggie burgers, burritos, enchiladas, veggie pockets, fresh salads, chicken and turkey salads. $8 soup & salad lunch special daily. Lunch served 10:30-3. Seating available.

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207 N. New Hampshire, Covington 985-893-8711 ToadHollowCafe.com Offering soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches & housemade desserts with wholesome, mostly organic ingredients. Something for everyone including vegetarian and vegan selections.

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The freshest ingredients in made from scratch food. Salads, soups, paninis, wraps, burgers, gumbo and Chicago style Vienna hot dogs. Take-out in biodegradable containers.Order your favorite menu items in party size quantities. Open Tues-Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 8-5. See ad on page 11.

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An urban organic farm and CSA-style co“Home of the $25 Local Produce Box” operative and retail market in the heart of Tuesday 12pm-6pm & Saturday 10am-2pm theOpen city offering local and seasonal produce as well as local dairy and meat products.

Weekly CSA produce boxes available for $25 every Sat 10am-2pm and Wed 12pm6pm at main location in Carrollton. Pick-up at satellite locations available.

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Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun by appt only. See ad on page 26.

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5606 Canal Blvd., NOLA 504-483-7001 LakeviewBrew.com A locals favorite! Unique atmosphere with great food & great people!

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Healthy veggie selections, gourmet salads, soups, sandwiches, full breakfast, in-house bakery, & more! Open Mon-Sat 7am-9pm & Sun 7am-3pm. See ad on page 26.

NEW ORLEANS FOOD COOPERATIVE

2372 St. Claude, NOLA 504-264-5579 NolaFood.coop A member owned food cooperative selling a full line of grocery products including organic and local fresh produce, grass-fed meats, local and organic dairy products, bulk food items, eco-friendly body and home care products. Open to the public. Memberships available. Store open: 9am-9pm daily

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4113 Magazine St., NOLA Phone: 504-891-7733 LocalCultureNola@gmail.com New Orleans only all raw HealthForce and vegan food bar! Truly delicious food prepared by a professional chef. Offering Smoothies, Teas, Snacks and Nutritionals Kid’s Treats, Veggie V H B Rolls and Wraps, Health Force Nutritionals, Probiotics, Nutritional Literature, Raw & Vegan Preparation Classes and Raw & Vegan Catering. Open 10am. to 5pm. Mon to Sat. ital

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Order by Tues noon for pick-up or delivery that week. Order on-line or by phone. See ad on page 28.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 1

Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 6/22, 6/29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court. Metairie. Info: 504293-0972.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

Saturday Morning Massage Clinics – 9:15am & 10:45am (also 6/9, 6/16, 6/23). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic.

Swedish 6/9 & 6/23, Deep Tissue 6/16, Neuromuscular Therapy 6/2. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Paint & E-Waste Drop-Off/Uptown – 10am-2pm.

Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to Arabella Station Whole Foods Market. The Green Project’s tent is at the corner of Magazine & Joseph St. in good weather, and inside near the massage table in bad weather.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (6/2 & 6/3). w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others.

No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/ registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Freret Market – Noon-5pm. 90 vendors with food, art, music, flea market, children’s play area and pet adoption. 4400 block of Freret St., NOLA. Info: 504-638-2589.

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 6/14, 6/19). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Tai Chi group class – 7pm-8pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life. To celebrate Men’s Wellness we are offering a Free Intro program of 3 classes, valued at $59. Reserve space by 6/4. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucians – 7-8pm. Open house/open forum. 2801 Loyola Ave, Ste 4, Kenner. Info 504-472-5635.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

Tai Chi group class – 9:30am-10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance.

Improve the quality of life. To celebrate Men’s Wellness we are offering a Free Intro program of 3 classes, valued at $59. Reserve space by 6/6.

Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucians – 12:30pm Officers meeting, 1:30pm chapter convocation rehearsal, 2pm chapter convocation ritual, 3pm meditation/open forum. 2801 Loyola Ave, Ste 4, Kenner. Info: 504-472-5635.

MONDAY, JUNE 4

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

Mommy Monday – 9-10am. Everything in the store is 20% off the first Monday of the month in 2012. ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. Info: 504-596-6540.

Beginner’s Yoga Series – 9am. Six one-hour sessions (M/W/F 6/4-6/15)) designed to prepare the yoga beginner for group or home practice. Sessions cover pranayama (the breath), the principles of alignment, sun salutations, standing and sitting poses, introduction to meditation, how to grow in your practice, and much more. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, info: 985-640-2648.

TUESDAY, JUNE 5

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

Detox Seminar /Intelligent Cleansing – 1-3pm.

Presented by Yoga 504. Learn the common-sense principles of detoxification to help you lose weight and age backwards with Lela Cloud, certified Intelligent Cleansing Counselor. $25/person; $40/couple Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult Metairie.

Register: April Stolf 504.982.9642 or Lela Cloud 504.343.2960 New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucians – 2pm Open house, 3pm, harmonization ritual. 2801 Loyola Ave, Ste 4, Kenner. Info: 504-472-5635.

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 6/8, 6/13, 6/15, 6/20). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic.

NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 6/21, 6/28). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504293-0972.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

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

Free. Info: 985-624-7216.

Upper Cervical Family Chiropractic at the Wellness Expo –10am-4pm. Learn valuable, practical wellness information to improve the quality of your life and the lives of others close to you. Free health talks, nervous system checks, toxin consults, and much more. Free. Lakeside Mall, Metairie.

PMA Medical Treatment & Wellness at the Wellness Expo –10am-4pm. Talk to the experts in holistic and integrative medicine about allergy testing, bioidentical hormones, Ideal Protein®Weight Loss program, anti-aging treatments and more. Free. Lakeside Mall, Metairie.

Canning – Time TBA. Grow Mo’ Betta presents, Nathalie Alexander on the process of canning. All Souls Church, 5500 St. Claude Ave, NOLA. Open to public, $5/person, free for members of New Orleans Food & Farm Network. Info: 504-483-6967.

Household Hazardous Materials Collection – 8am1pm. City of New Orleans Sanitation Dept. will collect hazardous materials and electronic equipment. Must have proof of Orleans residency. See news briefs in this issue for list of materials accepted.

2829 Elysian Fieds. Info: sanitation@nola.gov or 504-658-3800.

Tropical Plants – 10am. Add bold color and interest to your garden with tropical plants. Landscape Horticulturist and Contractor Tammany Baumgarten of BaumGardens will lead you through the jungle of choices. Available at the Greenhouse: Tropical plants and sunny butterfly plants. Open 9am-Noon. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St, NOLA. OCH Art Market – 10am-3pm. Local arts & crafts, food, fresh juices and raw foods from Tsai’s; even a bike repair workshop! 2nd Sat each month. 1618 Oretha C. Haley Blvd, Central City, NOLA.

Tai Chi group class – 9:30am-10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance.

Improve the quality of life. To celebrate Men’s Wellness we are offering a Free Intro program of 3 classes, valued at $59. Reserve space by 6/11.

Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

Ideal Protein® Workshop – 5:30pm. An introduction to the Ideal Protein® Weight Loss program by PMA Medical Treatment and Wellness Center of Louisiana. Free. 3901 Houma Blvd., Plaza 1, Ste 202, Metairie. Info and to register: 504-441-5555.

Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 6/26). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court. Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

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Presented by Suzanne Even, Holistic Health Coach Learn to make wiser food choices and shift the way you think and feel.

Begins July 9th

2 sessions/month over 3 months Metairie and Uptown locations $25 per workshop/ $125 if pre-register for entire series by July 6th

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Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie – 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Tianne Lastra will speak about Reiki. Free, open to the public. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd. Info: holistic.education. meeting@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

Summer Registration – For Karate and Tai Chi Programs for Men, Women, Teens and Children. Keep physically fit, improve quality of life, and learn self defense. Get a free copy of “Sensei’s Secrets to Better Behaved Kids.” Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

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.

Drugs of Addiction – 6-7pm. Presented by A. Kenison Roy, MD, FASAM of Addiction Recovery Resources, Inc. Uncovers the drugs that plague our families and communities. Learn about new-age drugs that are impacting our teens and young adults.

The discoveries may surprise you. Free and open to the public. 4933 Wabash St, Metairie , 504-780-2766 Second Degree Reiki Class – Inquire for further dates/time. w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki Students with 6 months experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For private classes and residential retreat information call 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17

Free Japanese Meditation Class in Riverbend – 3pm. Class will cover meditation and exercises drawn from Shinto, Shingon, and Tendai/Pure Land Buddhism. 60-90 minutes. Snacks offered. 8217 Freret St, Carrollton. For reservation/info call 504875-2355.

Yoga504 Manifestation Workshop – 4-6pm. Discover your life’s purpose, apply the power of attraction, create a vision board, learn 5 steps to get results with NLP Life Coach, April Stolf. $25/person; $40/ couple . Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. Register: April Stolf 504.982.9642

MONDAY, JUNE 18

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (6/23 & 6/24). w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others.

No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/ registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Make Over Monday – 5-7pm. Explore new summer trends to update your look. Join us for our Cocktail of Color Party with the latest from local vendors. Space is limited, call for a reservation. Teinte Hair Salon & Studio, 816 Hickory Ave, Harahan. 504-520-9396 or Kimberly@SalonTeinte.com.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

Summer Registration – For Karate and Tai Chi Programs for Men, Women, Teens and Children. Keep physically fit, improve quality of life, and learn self defense. Get a free copy of “Sensei’s Secrets to Better Behaved Kids.” Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21

EPTworks™ 5-Hour Class – 5-10pm. Holistic healing starts w/ issues of the heart. Class helps identify and release painful emotions and trauma, giving immediate relief, better health and more happiness. $149 includes flashdrive w/book & audio, light dinner & refreshments. Crown Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA. Front desk: 225-925-2244.

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Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7-8 pm. Sponsored by the Holistic Center for Health and Healing Inc. Jan Lantrip, PD Pharmacist and Chemist will speak on “The many aspects of Tea and Health,” discussion follows. Covington Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St, Covington. Free/open to public. Info: 985-630-2652.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

Tea Tasting/Bodhisattva Tea Spa – 7pm. Taste the teas at this unique tea boutique and spa. Offering whole leaf teas, herbs and tea accessories as well as massage therapy, infrared sauna, esthetics, ayurveda treatments, yoga, reiki, tai chi and qi gong. Tea Tasting Free. 3021 N. Arnoult St., Metairie. Info: 504-888-9299.

Cloth Diapers 101 – 9-10am. Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, pros and cons, hands on demonstration. $20 for 2 family members.

Receive a $20 coupon off of a purchase of $100 for attending. Registration required. ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. Info: 504-596-6540.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

Lives Are Changed When Someone Sings – 11am service. Sal Liberto has been writing, recording and performing original music for 20 yrs. Parking and entrance from rear of building. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Hwy, Metairie. Info: 504-885-7575.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucians – 1pm.

Summer solstice (thanksgiving) rehearsal, 2pm. summer solstice (thanksgiving) ritual, 3pm. TMO home oratory. 2801 Loyola Ave, Ste 4, Kenner.

Info: 504-472-5635.

MONDAY, JUNE 25

Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm, 7:05-8:10pm, 8:15-9:30pm.

New Session begins with Becky Bazile, 500 RYT, Certified Yoga Teacher. Classes done in 6-week sessions. Sessions are ongoing. Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. $60/session or $12/walk-in. Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave. NOLA. Info/Register: 504-782-4432.

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First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (6/30 & 7/1). w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others.

No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/ registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

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sunday Daily Kundalini Yoga by Donation – 9am. Free 5am practice and 5pm meditation. Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness. Clear the obstacles that limit life and awaken to fullest potential. Beautiful community Space. Divine Yoga, 1223 Baronne St and 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: info@yoganola.com.

Meditation Class for Healing – 9-10am. For healing our city and for world peace. A non-traditional spiritual connection. No dogma. Led by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA of Powerpath Academy. Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Info: 504-339-0594.

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. June speakers: Hammond Jackson, Dr. Gary Arnold, Lura Lisa Wall. 3939, Veterans Blvd, Metairie (2 blocks west of Cleary, rear of Bldg). For more info call 504-885-7575.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – Meetings held every Sunday and Wednesday at our 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner La 70062 Location. Call 504-472-5635

monday Yoga Diva/Harahan – 8am. Also at 1pm, 6:30 pm, & 8pm. Release, renew, realize in gentle Hatha yoga flows at new studio in Harahan. All Levels. Daily classes. Yoga Diva, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Harahan.

(Upstairs in Curves). For details /to register: 504220-5325 or karenscottnola@gmail.com Guided Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Strengthen your overall health as you are guided through meditation.

Great for beginners and those experienced. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Dr. Jess Tregle 504-352-6418.

All Levels Hatha Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Beginners welcome and appropriate for intermediate and experienced practitioners. Asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, maybe some Sanskrit and more. $10/class or $48/6. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington.

Info: 985-892-4170 or jgbjoseph@bellsouth.net Restorative Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Come unwind after your Monday. Great for beginners. 1st class free, $10 drop-in or $40 punch card for 5 classes. Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd, Slidell. Info: 985-326-0965.

Gentle Yoga in MidCity – 6-7pm. Also 7:058:10pm & 8:15-9:30pm. Becky Bazile, 500RYT certified teacher. 6-week sessions, sessions ongoing. Registration required, space limited to 8 students. $60/session or $12/walk-in (if space available). Yoga Village Studio 3443 Esplanade Ave. Nola. Register/Info: Becky 504-782-4432 or yogavillagenola@gmail.com

Butoh Dance: Ancestral Whispers – 6-8pm. Do you hear the call to explore your deepest dance, to walk between the worlds, to go beyond human binds? ($13 drop in, $40 for 4 classes.) Divine Yoga Center, 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact Odile, odilenicole@gmail.com, 512.921.0464 Pilates Mat & Barre – 6:15-7pm. Tone, lengthen and strengthen core muscles in this combination of Pilates mat work and ballet barre movements.

Sometimes the smallest movements get the biggest results. Feel the difference. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., www.TransformNOLA.com.

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm.

Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Yoga 504 at Sunset in Lakeview – 6:30-7:30pm.

Grow with the trees and set with the sun. Come on an empty stomach, bring mat and water. Suggested donation $10. Between Pontchartrain and West End Blvds on median near Filmore. If rain moves to Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St., Metairie.

Info: 504-982-9642.

Zumba – 6:45-7:45pm. Dance your cares away.

Have fun and lose weight at the same time. 1st class free, $10 drop-in or $40 punch card for 5 classes.

Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd, Slidell. 985-326-0965 Restorative Yoga w/Michele – 7:30-8:30pm. General yoga class open to all levels. Poses focus on restoration, revival and soothing a tired body using supportive props and blankets to provide a safe environment. $15 drop-in. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie. Info: 504-484-9579.

tuesday Yoga for Athletes – 5:45-6:45am. Tues & Thurs.

Power vinyasa class led by Lauren. An accessible, challenging, flowing style of yoga designed for runners who have tight hip, backs, and/or legs. Helps all athlets to improve performance. Warm room loosens up joints. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie. Call 504-484-9579.

Yoga 504 – 8am & 6:30pm. (also Wed) Improve flexibility, focus, and balance. Connect with the higher vibrations of self and the Universe. Led by April Stolf. At Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. Info: 504-888-9299.

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.

Order Vintage Garden Soups – Order by noon Tuesday for delivery on wedneday. Fresh delicious savory soups developed by our chef. Options for special diets. Visit website on ad for soups of the week and delivery/pick-up options. Call 504-620-2495.

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).

Northshore Yoga – 5:30-7pm. All levels welcome to come and explore Hatha Yoga offered by Wendy McKee ERYT. Opening the body to settle the mind and connect within. Mats & Props provided $10/ class or $48/6 classes. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St., Covington Contact: Wendy McKee 985-789-0793 or wndymc@att.net New Empowerment Class – 7-9pm. Awaken your power within. Get all the love and joy you want, while raising your self-esteem and self-confidence.

Transform the subconscious mind. Learn to wipe out negative messages in your head. Led by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA, Powerpath Academy. Love donation. Unity Temple, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA. Details: 504-339-0594 or Help44@Mail.com Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm. Meditaton practice and discussion. 2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Info: noimg@me.com or call Larry at 504-343-8378.

wednesday Better Bottoms Merchandise Sales – 9am-3pm.

Open to the public every Wed. Cloth Diapering Moms on site for questions and advice. Call to arrange for other dates or times. 1500 Edwards Ave, Ste F, Harahan, 70123. 504-731-7500.

Hatha Yoga – 9:15am. w/ April Stolf, at Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. Info: 504-982-9642.

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.

Guided Meditation – 10:30am-noon. Meditation is an excellent way to directly connect with your true inner self and with all divine energy to receive self-healing! Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Call Dr. Jess Tregle: 504-352-6418.

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

Edible City Gardens Open House – 4-6pm. Meet Michele Claiborne and explore gardens/urban farm.

6-7pm: workshops by Michele or guest. Topics: Kitchen pharmacy, nutrition, herbs, healthy recipes, hydroponics, growing your own food, wellness, true prosperity. Free. More Info: 504-330-8380.

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Northshore Yoga – 5:30pm. Gentle, challenging and relaxing classes focusing on breath and movement appropriate for beginners and seasoned students. Pleasant, stress-free environment with mats/props provided. 90 minutes @$10/class or 6 classes/$48. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St., Covington. Info/ Mary Ann Bossetta 200 RYT. (985)6307242; mboss@bellsouth.net Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm.

Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Vinyasa Yoga – 6:30-8pm. w/ April Stolf, at Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. Info: 504-982-9642.

Zumba – 6:45-7:45pm. Dance your cares away.

Have fun and lose weight at the same time. 1st class free, $10 drop-in or $40 punch card for 5 classes.

Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd, Slidell. 985-326-0965 Meditation & Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm. A Vipassana (Insight) meditation group. All interested in learning to meditate are welcome. Donation based.

Sponsored by Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center. Offered at The N.O. Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave (corner St. Roch), 4th fl, Info: 504-905-4090 or evolved812@aol.com.

New Empowerment Class – 7:15-9:15pm. Awaken your power within. Get all the love and joy you want, while raising your self-esteem and self-confidence.

Transform the subconscious mind. Learn to wipe out negative messages in your head. Led by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA, Powerpath Academy. Love donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, park and enter at rear of bldg. Info: 504-339-0594 or Help44@Mail.com.

Kundalini Yoga w/ Steph – 7:30-9pm. By donation! Come relax into the yoga of pure awareness.

Expand into yourself. Heal from within. Divine Yoga Center: 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: Kundalini@YogaNOLA.com.

Waxing Wednesday at Bodhisattva – Feel and look your best with body waxing by Britanny Garnett and Sherene Vrona. Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. Call for time and info: 504-888-9299.

thursday Opening Your Heart to Love – 11am-Noon. Choose to unblock the flow of love and life. For those grieving from a loss or blocked from love. 1st class free, $10 drop-in or $40 punch card for 5 classes. Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd.

Slidell, LA 985-326-0965 Empowerment Hour –Noon. 2nd floor, New Orleans Healing center. $5 suggested donation. Call 504-264-3292.

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

All Levels Hatha Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Beginners welcome and appropriate for intermediate and experienced practitioners. Asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, maybe some Sanskrit and more. $10/class or $48/6. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington.

Info: 985-892-4170 or jgbjoseph@bellsouth.net.

TriYogaNOLA/Mid-City – 6:30pm. A gentle, flowing class in our special setting, to strengthen and condition your body and mind. 4436 Toulouse. Call Karen: 504-220-5325.

Tai Chi at Bodhisattva – 6:30pm. Tai Chi w/ Jeffrey Sison. Improve muscle tone, flexibility, strength, balance, stamina, coordination, posture and well-being.

For any age. Bodhisttva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. 504-888-9299.

Align and Refine – 6:30-7:45pm. This yoga class is perfect for the student ready to take their yoga to the next level. 1st class free, $10 drop-in or $40 punch card for 5 classes. Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd, Slidell. 985-326-0965 A Course in Miracles – 6:30-8pm. Offered by Dr. Gary Arnold continuously in New Orleans since 1988. Free and open to the public. Location: Unity Church of Metairie, 3303 Richland, Ste. 2A, Metairie.

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Flow Wave at Wild Lotus – 9-10:30am. Flow emphasizes the practice of connecting breath and motion in a fluid style of movement. Flow-Waves classes include sequences from Kali Ray Tri-Yoga with a strong emphasis on wavelike spinal movement. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4832 Perrier St, NOLA. Info: (504) 899-0047 or teamlotus@wildlotusyoga.com Restorative Yoga – 6-7:15pm. In this class the body is supported in gentle yoga poses using bolsters and blankets and small adjustments are offered to enhance relaxation in the pose, offering a chance to unwind from our hectic day to day lives, release muscular tension and emotional stress. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4832 Perrier St, NOLA. Info: (504) 899-0047 or teamlotus@wildlotusyoga.com

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.

Morning Yoga – 8-9am – The perfect way to kick off your weekend. Guaranteed you will get the most out of your weekend after this class. 1st class free, $10 drop-in or $40 punch card for 5 classes. Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd, Slidell. 985-326-0965 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.

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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.

Tri-Yoga/Mid-City – 9am. A deep, relaxing, meditative class enjoying slow gentle flows. $15 per class or $48 per month. Triyoga New Orleans, 4436 Toulouse, Call Jennifer for info: 512-483-1127.

Yoga 504 – 9am. Improve flexibility, focus, and balance. Connect with the higher vibrations of self and the Universe. Led by April Stolf. At Bodhisattva Tea Spa, 3021 N. Arnoult St, Metairie. Info: 504-888-9299.

Yoga Class/Mid-City – 9:30am. Start your day in a positive frame of mind with a restorative experience.

American Can (next to X-Trainers), 3700 Orleans Ave, Mid-City. $55/month or $20/class walk-ins.

Info: 504-482-2FIT. 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.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9:30-11am. w/Brandy. Fee: $10. Drop-ins welcome. Pilates Bodies of downtown Covington. Questions 985-502-7576 Yoga Class – 9:30am. Start your day in a positive frame of mind with a restorative experience. American Can (next to X-Trainers), 3700 Orleans Ave, Mid-City. $15 walk-ins/packages available. Info: 504-482-2FIT. Capoeira Angola w/ Donovan Miller – 10am-noon.

By donation. Learn the Brazilian martial art at this beautivul community space. Divine Yoga Center, 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: Kundalini@YogaNOLA.com 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 in the Ninth Ward offering fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, and plants from local farmers and fishermen. 3500 St.Claude Avenue, corner of Gallier St. Crossroads Arts Bazaar – 11am.-5pm. Indoor Art Market at the New Orleans Healing Center. Free.

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Transform Kids – 2-2:30pm Sprouts (3-6 yr olds) 3:30pm Trees (7-12 yr olds). Children are natural yogis. Enhance their mind-body connection with yoga. 5-class package for $50. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., www.TransformNOLA.com.

Guided Meditation Group – 2:30-3:30pm. Free guided meditation sponsored by Art of Living. Fairgrinds Coffee House (upstairs), 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. Info: call Allen at 504-247-6692.

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Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/ bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, customized approach.

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Our goal is to tailor the client’s experience based on initial interview information, overall experience – We offer a variety of massage: traditional Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue work, Hot Stone Massage, and Reflexology. See ad on page 25.

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Melissa K. Brocato, LMT, LA Lic#4861 8725 Oak St., New Orleans 504-388-1468 TouchAndHealMassageTherapy.com

Can you imagine a life without pain? Clinical massage could be an addition to your pain management routine. Also offering group packages, prenatal and sports massage.

Located inside Salon Alphonse on Oak Street. Outcalls available.

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UPTOWN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Uptown Holistic Center LA Lic. # 389201 723 Hillary St., New Orleans 504-275-5923

Ken Leavitt, founder of the Uptown Holistic Center, has been studying Massage/Bodywork for over twenty years. Combining Asian,Eastern and Western modalities to provide lasting beneficial results. 90 minutes- $110.00. See ad on page 33.

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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 ad on page 10.

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A full service hair salon and makeup studio specializing in organic hair products, organic beauty & bath products. We are the exclusive retailer of Afterglow organic mineral cosmetics. Free 5 Minute Makeup Consultations available. See ad on page 6.

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New and preloved women’s clothing. Reduce, reuse, recycle the clothes you never wear into money or even better new clothes. We also carry bridal gowns, handmade jewelry, children’s items, organic soaps, candles, & much more. See ad on page 7.

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From beginning to end, our dedicated spa teams ensure your journey enhances your well-being and enlivens your spirit. Over 70 massage, facial, body and nail treatment options. Special packages and group events also available. See ad on page 19.

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LIVE, LOVE AND FENG SHUI Eveline Hoffmann Feng Shui practitioner 504-861-3370 boehlen747@gmail.com

Offering Feng shui consultations for homes and businesses Find balance and serenity within your home .Make intentional changes in your dwellings and you will alter your life in positive wide ranging ways. Your environment will begin to assist you and you will uncover solutions to your day to day issues and life will improve. See ad on page 33.

MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS

1101 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell 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.

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dermatology BOPP DERMATOLOGY AND FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY

3901 Houma Blvd., Ste 410, Metairie 504-455-9933 BoppSkin.com

We offer non-surgical alternatives to keeping your face, body and skin healthy and youthful. We specialize in lasers, filler, topicals, peels and ultrasound facial lifting to achieve our patient’s goals. See ad on page 11.

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ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.

Australian Bush Flower Practitioner 504-388-2356 nolareiki@gmail.com NolaReiki.com

Practitioner and teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Many custom blended essences available, including: Woman, Calm & Clear, Study, Detox, Travel Ease, Adolescence, Yoga, Confidence and Stress Relief. National LMT/CEU classes available. See ad on page 31.

holistic healing Centers AFFORDABLE HEALING ARTS A Community of Healers located inside the NOHC 985-467-0900 helpme@affordablehealingarts.com affordablehealingarts.com

AHA! is a beautiful, comfortable space where practitioners and clients meet. Independent practitioners find affordable shared office space in a community environment.

Clients find practitioners with their best interests in mind. See ad on page 34.

HEART PINE HEALING CENTER 2800 E. Gause Blvd., Slidell 985-326-0965 HeartPineStudio.com

holistic/energy healing CENTER FOR ENLIGHTENED TRANSFORMATION Cindy B. Daigle 504-931-6494 North shore and New Orleans area cindy@outlookdesign.com CindyDaigle.org

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A group of independent Holistic Practitioners committed to the highest level of Holistic Health Care.

Emphasis on the whole person – body, mind & spirit – allows for a more complete process of healing and well-being.

Heartpine Healing Center offers an array of holistic practices to meet the needs of your mind, body, and spirit.

Services Include Dental Care, Massage, Reiki, Yoga, Zumba, Life Coaching, Workshops & more.

See ad on page 25.

Cindy utilizes powerful energetic healing methods to shift and balance the auric field, chakras and the cells of our body. Health, Joy, and Balance within, attracts the same externally.

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HARMONIOUS YOU, LLC Holistic Therapy/PSYCH-K 504-669-1020 HarmoniousYou.org

PSYCH-K is a fast, safe, non-invasive, extremely effective technique that combines psychology and kinesiology that works with the subconscious mind to change negative beliefs that hold us back from having the life we want. See ad on page 31.

POWER PATH ACADEMY OF SELF EMPOWERMENT AND TRANSFORMATION Mike Wittenbrink, MBA 504-339-0594 PowerPath.org

Our mission is to awaken people to their own power and potential – to self-empowerment and transformation. Learn to find your power, heal yourself, and create a better life! Create more joy, love, self-esteem, selfconfidence, and raise your level of consciousness.

Weekly Tuesday class. 25 years experience. Workshops, personal coaching, and Free Classes. Details on web page.

REBECCA GREEN

Shamanic Practitioner Affordable Healing Arts LLC 2372 St. Claude Ave., Ste. 220, New Orleans 408-540-8627 rebecca.green51@gmail.com

Journey into the shamanic realms for self-discovery, retrieving soul-parts disassociated in trauma, clearing blocks and connecting with your essential self. Energy work, sound healing, movement integration. Workshops and individual sessions.

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Connecting People With People and Information Around The World. I enjoy helping people to reach their goals, from around the country to around the world via the Telephone & the Internet.

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Let us do a demo of this healing mat that works through a synergy of FarInfrared Heat, Negative Ions, and Amethyst Crystals. A safe, natural way to achieve optimal health now and maintain a more resilient body in the future.

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Give your body what it needs to be Self-Healing. Our services include Functional Medicine Evaluation, Sports Medicine Evaluation, Intravenous Vitamin/Mineral Therapies, Food and Environmental Testing/Treatment, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy. See ad on page 5

life coach APRIL STOLF MNLP, RYT 504-982-9642 april@aprilstolf.com AprilStolf.com

Life, Yoga, Fashion. A unique combination of services from an NLP Master Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, and Fashion Expert to support you in becoming your best Self. Overcome obstacles, regain enthusiasm, build confidence, improve overall health, and discover your personal style. See ad on page 35.

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Having a Life you Love to Live Starts When You Choose to Create it.

I would Love to empower you to create the changes that you Desire and Deserve! Emotional Empowerment Coaching for Teens and Adults.

IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., Ph.D

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Experience the difference that Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine can bring to your health.

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martial arts NOLA AIKIDO

3909 Bienville St., Ste 103 New Orleans 504-208-4861

Providing practice in a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include fitness, core training, flexibility, balance, strength, mindfulness, stress reduction, self-defense, and fun.

All are welcome to our beautiful Mid-City facility!

See ad page 24.

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Shifu King Lam 8132 Willow St., Uptown 504-866-2241 KingLam1199@gmail.com

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 on page 34 and calendar for classes.

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Since 1985. We are your independent health food store. Our goal is to provide the knowledge you need to take responsibility for your health. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find answers. Vitamins, herbs, gluten-free products.See ad on page 10.

BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE Clearview Mall, Metairie 504-293-0972

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. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials! See ad on page 24.

ministry/spirituality UNITY CHURCH OF METAIRIE 3939 Veterans Blvd., Metairie 504-885-7575 Daily Prayer Line 504-885-7056

Breaking boundaries through transformative thought. A Christian church celebrating the Love of Spirit while honoring all paths. (2 blocks off Cleary, entrance/parking in rear of bldg). Sunday service 11am.

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Better Bottoms is an affordable cloth diaper service that has serviced hundreds of New Orleans Metro area babies! Keep baby happy and healthy while keeping diapers out of landfills!

Check our website for diaper options and accessories. See ad on page 33.

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Pharmaceutical quality nutritional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations.

Counseling on pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals by a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on page 21.

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natural HEALER MICHELE CLAIBORNE

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Discover Real Solutions to creating Your Better Life with even one session. Be inspired. Learn the tools to cope and heal. It can change your life.

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DR. LISA MARIE CHAMBERS, ND Northshore Office 1305 W. Causeway Approach Mandeville 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.

neurofeedback BRAIN WORKS ACADEMY Cheryl Schoenberger, RRT 985-809-7077 BrainWorks.us

Neurofeedback is a safe, non-drug therapy that gently balances the brainwaves by exercising the neural pathways. If you’ve been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, autism, depression, or other disorders, please contact us for a free consultation. See ad on page 9.

nutritionist DANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN 5002 Prytania St., New Orleans 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 on page 7.

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Stress, poor circulation, headaches, back pain, insomnia, depression, stroke, asthma, weight loss? You name it! Oxygen heals! Free one week in- home trial!

realtor DARLENE WAPEGAN CALDWELL BANKER TEC

3938 Magazine St., New Orleans 504-899-4040 (o) 504-258-0294 (c)

I especially love my career as a realtor and thoroughly enjoy helping clients buy or sell a piece of America.

My specialty is residential real estate, and in particular, working with buyers purchasing residential property.

TIANNE D. LASTRA

Usui, Karuna & Rainbow Reiki Master 504-909-3723 AmazingReiki.com

Certified & experienced Master Teacher offering sessions & classes to the Greater N.O. Area. Healing Touch, Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Reiki Drumming and Animal Reiki practitioner. Visit our website for full information. See ad on page 31.

DR. JESS TREGLE

Reconnective Healing® & The Reconnection™ 504-352-6418 ReconnectingLife.com

Healing takes place physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually!

Become reconnected with your true inner self and with your true purpose in life! Strengthen your sense of unity with yourself, others, the earth, and the universe!

DOLORES WATSON

621 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans 504-905-4090 evolved812@aol.com FloweringLotusMeditation.org

Elegant, donation based retreat center in quaint, quiet Magnolia, MS just 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Jackson. Ongoing retreats in meditation and yoga. Ongoing meditation group in New Orleans. Vegetarian. Available for rental. Capacity for 40 people. See ad on page 19 and ongoing calendar.

ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.

Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner 504-388-2356 NOLAReiki@gmail.com NOLAReiki.com

Offering 22 years experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Reiki is simple to learn and can be applied in clinical settings, or as self-treatments to enhance health and emotional well-being. Practitioner and Teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. See ad on page 31 and calendar for classes.

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SOUTH COAST SOLAR, LLC 2605 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie 504-529-SUN9 SouthCoastSolar.com

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 on page 31.

yoga DIVINE YOGA

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Experience peace and serenity in this treetop space. Yoga, Pilates, Nia and TRX workout classes are offered throughout the week; private sessions are also available. Class schedule, descriptions and more on website. See ad on page 35.

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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 on page 35 and calendar for events/classes.

NAMASTE OF METAIRIE 4413 Chastant St., Metairie 504-484-9579 NamasteMatairie.com

Metairie’s premiere yoga, Pilates & movement studio is a cozy neighborhood community offering 25+ classes & workshops each week to bring balance, strength & clarity to your life and body. See ad on page 32.

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4842 Perrier St., New Orleans 504-899-0047 WildLotusYoga.com

Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” eight 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 on page 35 and calendar for events/classes.

yoga teacher training YOGA SCHOOL, L.L.C.

603 S. Tyler St., Covington 985-893-8834 YogaSchoolCovingtonLA.com

Offering Yoga Alliance registered teacher training with certification at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels.

Also a state licensed Yoga Therapy training program. Visit website for more information. See ad on page 35.

yoga therapy AMY ARCHINAL, RYT, PRYT Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy 504-899-6167 NewOrleansYogaTherapy.com

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy combines meditation, assisted yoga postures, breathwork and client-centered dialogue to promote self-awareness. Discover the wisdom of your body. See ad page 35.

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