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

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Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

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How They Raise Conscious Kids

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hen I complain about my problems, my father reminds me of the king who told all of his subjects to put their problems in a sack and bring them to the town square. The people of the kingdom all came with their sacks of problems and placed them in a huge pile. The king instructed everyone to go through the sacks and pick the one with the problems they want. Every person returned home with the sack of problems they came with.

Dads are great for these little stories that offer perspective. My dad and his three brothers are all great storytellers.

This month we are celebrating the balanced men in our lives.

On page 20, Lane Vail writes in “Natural Dad – How they Raise Conscious Kids” focusing on the power of parenting by example. I have been fortunate to witness this in action from my grandfather’s influence on his four sons, each of which became excellent fathers and husbands, and who have collectively raised five happy, positive, successful men in my cousins and brother.

When I sat down to compose my thoughts about Fathers’ Day, I had no idea I would emerge with so much great material.

In my friend Paul, I have an excellent resource for inspiration, clarity and wisdom.

He is committed to balancing all aspects of his life including nutrition, physical fitness, charity, career, community outreach, and fatherhood. The enthusiasm, energy and passion with which he approaches absolutely everything transcends any social prescriptive of what it is to be in your 70’s.

Finally, I only have to look as far as the other side of the breakfast table to see my greatest man, my husband, Patrick. He is a balance of strength and compassion.

He is gentle with me when he needs to be and tough with the boys when he needs to be; all the while working hard to provide for us and fitting in hours every week to champion the conservation of bees.

Patrick takes his role as father very seriously, both with his own son and as a bonus dad to mine; teaching them strong values and holding them responsible in exercising good judgement. Now at the ages of 17 and 18, the boys are showing the slightest, occasional sparkles of maturity and values of manhood that come from learning by example.

Practice this exercise for yourself. Appreciate the fathers, uncles, brothers, sons, partners and friends for whatever they offer be it big or small. It’s really fun to discover random gratitude.

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Louisiana Solar Tax Credit Changes Mean Higher Prices for Consumers

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or the past eight years, Louisiana has boasted the best solar tax credit in the country, compelling many residents to add solar energy to their homes and businesses. In 2013, the legislature decided to put an end to the tax incentives in 2017.

The state budget crisis has forced lawmakers to look for additional ways to cut spending and some have proposed ending the solar tax credit sooner than 2017. More than a dozen bills were filed to eliminate the credit and only two were proposed that would save the state money by reducing it. One such bill, House Bill (HB) 779,

by Erich Ponti, proposes a 20 percent reduction in the solar tax credit while keeping it in place for two more years. This allows residents to benefit from the credit while saving the state an estimated 50 million dollars.

HB 779 made it through committee and passed on the House floor on May 7 but it has yet to make it through the Senate. Louisiana residents can show their support of HB 779 by contacting their state senator and encouraging them to support this bill and retain the solar tax credit.

For more information on solar in Louisiana, visit the Louisiana Solar Energy Society at lses.org.

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tarted in 2009, The Giving Garden is the annual fundraiser of the Latino Farmers Cooperative of Louisiana’s (LFCL) Food Pantry in New Orleans.

Volunteers and staff will build a raised-bed, vegetable and herb garden in your yard or selected location.

The garden will be built with organic soil and untreated wood. Evaluation, education and consultation will be provided while the garden is installed.

L F C L’s f o u n d e r, o r g a n i z e r, advocate and farmer, Kathia Duran continues her mission to feed those in need. Every month, the LFCL feeds 100 families of four. The funds raised from The Giving Garden will be used to create a new food pantry at the Gracia y Restauricion Baptist Church in Kenner.

L F C L w e l c o m e s vo l u n t e e r gardeners to participate in the program. Gift certificates are available.

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he fifth annual Peace Day Festival, hosted by the Red Stick Peacemakers, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., June 6, at North Boulevard Town Square, in downtown Baton Rouge.

This family-friendly event will feature vendors offering massage, energy therapy and more, live music, live art, artists, children's activities and belly dancing. Healthy food options will be available for purchase.

Louisiana Peace Day Festival became a catalyst for forming Red Stick Peacemakers, a group of dedicated yogis, healers, herbalists and energy workers that offer their services by donation to the Baton Rouge community and surrounding areas.

The mission of this organization is to help cultivate peace within the individual so we may have peace between one another, within our community and across nations.

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In addition to local comics from New Orleans, the Northshore, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, Corey regularly books touring comics from across the country.

“We have a lot of regulars who come out to laugh and to see the new acts I bring into town”, says Corey Mack, the producer and host of the comedy shows. “For a lot of people, the shows are also an outlet of sorts after a long or stressful day.

I often get greeted at the door by someone who tells me they really need the laugh tonight or someone thanking me after the show for helping them take their mind off things.”

Newcomers are also encouraged to come to an open mic section at the Covington show at the Rock-n-Blues Café.

Both venues offer food and a full bar.

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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower

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Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years.

One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period.

At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

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The study followed 11,644 twins from Sweden for 43 years, starting between 1967 and 1970. All began the trial when they were under the age of 60. The scientists compared the effects of having less than half a drink—classified as four and two ounces of wine for a man and a woman, respectively—daily to drinking two or more daily.

The study found that consuming two drinks per day increased the risk of stroke by 34 percent compared to drinking less than half a drink per day. Those that downed two or more drinks a day during their 50s and 60s had strokes an average of five years younger than light drinkers. The increase in stroke risk was found to be higher than the danger generally posed by diabetes and hypertension.

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The Holistic Value of Allopathic Diagnostic Tools

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olistic health practitioners must know the nature of a patient’s problem before they can design a protocol to address it. Advocates of natural medicine tend to disagree with the conventional medical community, but it is important to remember that although their methods may be different, traditional tools of investigation can still be valuable to holistic practitioners.

“While there are some good natural diagnostic tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools of allopathic medicine are simply superior. Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source—ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance.

All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood work and pathogen load is of tremendous value towards designing a healing program.”

While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine professionals may choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the high-technology hospitals. We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.”

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Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups.

One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests.

At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.

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Lost Lands

Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semi-arid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration, by United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health.

Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity.

In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of saltinduced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million.

The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify.

Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around saltaffected land.

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Farm Therapy Veterans Heal Through Agriculture

Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3 . 6 m i l l i o n h av e a s e r v i c e related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network.

Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture.

The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives.

Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens.

The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community. They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states.

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China Reverses Its Recycling Policy

Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony

Plastic items we carefully separate from the rest of the trash and put in a distinct container may have a dubious fate, according to environmental watchdog Quartz.

U.S. recycling companies have largely stayed away from accepting plastic, and most of it has been shipped to China, where it can be processed more cheaply. But China has announced a new Green Fence policy (Tinyurl.com/ ChinaGreenFence), prohibiting importation of much of the plastic for recycling that it once received.

Plastic categories #3 through #7 (shampoo bottles to butter tubs) may go into domestic landfills again until a solution is found, says David Kaplan, CEO of Maine Plastics, a postindustrial recycler.

China controls a large portion of the recycling market, importing about 70 percent of the world’s 500 million tons of electronic waste and 12 million tons of plastic waste each year.

These Chinese policy changes will put pressure on Western countries to reconsider their reliance on this formerly costeffective practice of exporting waste and the necessity for increasing their domestic recycling infrastructure.

In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classified animal cruelty as a class A felony and a “crime against society,” on a par with such serious crimes as homicide. The FBI intends to prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights. Also, the onset of tracking animal abuse cases nationwide will assist local police and counselors in identifying and connecting with minors that show an early tendency to abuse.

FBI studies show an alarming connection between animal abusers and perpetrators of extremely violent crimes against humans. The goal is that early detection and intervention will help certain children get the counseling and social support they need to live productive lives free of crime and abuse.

“Regardless of whether people care about how animals are treated, people, like legislators and judges, care about humans, and they can’t deny the data,” says Natasha Dolezal, a director for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon.

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As the weather heats up honey bees are becoming very active. Now is the season for crowded hives to “swarm”. Though swarming bees are very docile, they often take up residence in inconvenient locations. If you find bees have moved on to your property, here are some tips to make removal easiest for you and safest for the bees: • Don’t try to kill the bees. Bees are important and should be saved whenever possible. Often times trying to kill the bees causes more damage than removal and ends up being more costly.

• Keep children and pets away from bees. Bees will sting when they’re feeling threatened.

• Contact a bee removal expert to assess the situation. Find out how the bees will be removed and what will happen to the bees. Also, make sure the beekeeper will bee-proof the area when finished. If the bees have been at the location for more than 21 days, or one full egg cycle, the brood comb and propolis are natural attractants to bees in the future.

• Work with the beekeeper to make a plan for removal and repair.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a halfempty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay.

“Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

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She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-than-stellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

Mending Brain and Body

Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact

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mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats— key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says.

After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons.

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and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its God-based approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone.

Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies u n e q u ivo c a l l y d e m o n s t ra t e d t h e effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge

between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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You are the Power. Through my conscious union with the infinite universal presence, I am powerful, clear and free.

Through the realization that God is within me, expressing as me, my life is in divine and perfect order.

Restored to wholeness. Through my conscious connection with the one power, I reclaim my spiritual dominion and emotional balance. I am restored to my original nature of clarity, peace and wholeness. I am restored.

Complete surrender. I turn my life over to the care of the God I understand, know and embody as love, harmony, peace, health, prosperity and joy. I know that which I am surrendering to, and I do so absolutely. Knowing that this power is the very essence of my being, I say with my whole heart and mind: Thy will be done.

An examined life. Through my absolute surrender and conscious connection to the one power and presence, I courageously, deeply and gently search within myself for all thought patterns and behaviors that are out of alignment with love, integrity, harmony and order.

Living out loud. I claim the courage and willingness to share the exact nature of my mistakes with another spiritual being. I am heard with compassion, unconditional love and wisdom. In this loving vibration, clarity, peace and balance are restored.

Honoring the inner child. I am now ready to release all thought patterns and behaviors

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I free-fall into the loving presence of spirit within, and allow it to heal every known and unknown false belief. I am transformed by the renewal of my mind.

Never give up. In loving compassion for every aspect of my being, I humbly surrender to the love of spirit. I know myself as a perfect expression of life. I surrender all, and I am restored to the life I am created to live.

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health

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When dads are calm and present, they become a calming presence. ~Hal Runkel birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants.

“Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead.

Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together.

Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.”

Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic a n d We s t e r n m e d i c i n e t o m a k e informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery.

Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed

into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful antiinflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel.

Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard.

I m p a r t g re e n m o ra l s . E a r t h conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be eco-friendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices.

“Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature.

Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, handson projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function. Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.”

Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says.

“Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.

Cool Daddy

by Lane Vail

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n terms of discipline, natural fathering is neither tough nor timid, punishing nor permissive. The mindful dad is calm, connected and capable. He’s able to harness introspection and observe himself as he parents, because he focuses more on managing his own behavior than that of his kids.

“Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.”

Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or angermanaging technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel.

It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.”

Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge.

“We fathers have a special responsibility to lead with calm because we are physically imposing in children’s eyes,” he says. “The approachable dad has teachable kids, and he lets natural and logical consequences do the teaching.”

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men.

Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males.

However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

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Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a

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byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard.

Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.”

Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, cofounder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver.

He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be.

Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type

A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men

that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.”

Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits.

“Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

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ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or selfregulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability.

Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H). Launched online and through trained teachers this year, “We want to spread the word that yoga science is proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives.

W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes. “We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.”

Bootstrap, an online yoga system

specific to the challenges of military dutyrelated stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way.

Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven. Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio.

“The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says.

Bootstrap is presented as a stressmanagement program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says.

“We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.”

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Tree houses range from rustic to luxurious. Marti MacGibbon and her husband, Chris Fitzhugh, spent a romantic weekend at the Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Resort, in Cave Junction, Oregon.

“The Peacock Perch is a favorite,” says MacGibbon. “It also helps me overcome my fear of heights.”

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Sarah and John Murphy welcome travelers to enjoy urban life with amenities in the heart of Music City via Nashville’s tiniest guest house. With a complete kitchen and bath, conditioned air and Wi-Fi, its 200 square feet can accommodate four.

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Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had jobs to do: caring for the elderly and young, doing household chores and helping with food. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them.

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Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They decided to ask all the men in the neighborhood about their interests and skills. In three weeks, they found men that knew about juggling, barbecuing, bookkeeping, fishing, hunting, haircutting, bowling, investigating crimes, writing poems, fixing cars, weightlifting, choral singing, teaching dogs tricks, mathematics, praying and how to play trumpet, drums and the saxophone. They discovered enough talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into.

Three of the men they met—Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed— joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block.

The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and began to connect neighbors that shared the same interests, from gardening to job opportunities. They created a multiuse neighborhood website.

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ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver.

“Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.”

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Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.” Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often.

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Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

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by Darlene Arden n Cats need to get used to an idea before embracing it. Proceed slowly. n A collar is for ID tags, not walking—a cat can wiggle out of a collar. A harness, properly fitted at the pet supply store, is best. Designate a comfortable, padded, wider harness solely for walking, not to restrain the cat in the car (a crate is safer). n Let a cat see and smell the harness before putting it on. Small treats help.

Don’t let the cat bat it like a toy. Put the harness on for short spans each day until he’s used to it—cats tend to fall over, “paralyzed”, when it’s first introduced. n After the harness has been worn comfortably, add the leash and let him drag it around in an enclosed outdoor space. Never use a flexi-lead/retractable leash.

A six-foot bungee (stretchy) or woven leash allows space to explore without getting tangled in a bush or beyond reach. n Leash walk around the house without pulling, yanking or dragging—just do some pet-paced walking. n Don’t force the next step, because the outdoors can be a big, scary place; most cats need to observe first before exploring. n Use lots of praise and treats.

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Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15am & 10:45 am. Also June 13, 20 & 27. June 6 & 27-Swedish, June 13 & 20- NMT. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. $30. Appt: 504-293-0972.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

The Wellness Forum - 9:30am. An interactive forum on health (stress, diet, exercise, mind-body alignment, etc.). Have questions? We have answers. June 7 speaker: Anna Davis, MD. Classes facilitated by Bob Tucker.

Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St. Charles Ave.

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MONDAY, JUNE 8

Yoga Therapy for Digestive Health: 2 week series June 8-22. Includes four 75 minute targeted yoga sessions, one 30 minute community acupuncture session.

Balance Integrative Health, 2121 Magazine Street, New Orleans. Info: 504-388-3631 or www.bihnola.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm. Also June 16 & 30. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie.

Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

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

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting - 6:30-7:30pm Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc., Michelle Daigle, RN, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Eating Well for a Healthy Lifestyle. Free/open to the public, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie. info 504 812-1332.

The Father Archetype Class - 7pm. The Father Archetype by C. G. Jung. The Father Archetype gives form animation. What significance does this have in our lives? Open discussion. Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. Suggested Donation $10. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Unity of Metairie Celebration! – 11am. Happy Birthday Unity of Metairie! Commemorate 37 years of spiritual service, support and outreach. Service followed by potluck, music, comedy, silent auction and youth art exhibit. 'Something Wonderful Is Happening Here!' Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). Info: 504-885-7575.

Second Degree Reiki Class – Inquire for further dates/ time with 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. For info call or text: 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356.

MONDAY, JUNE 15

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am - 7pm. (2-day 6/15 & 16) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin.

Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind, and spirit. Learn 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.

Summer Adult Karate Class - 6pm – 7pm. Reduce stress, gain flexibility, learn self-defense. 3 month special program. Call 504-866-2241 for more information

TUESDAY, JUNE 16

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

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm.

Also June 17, 24 & 26. Help a student with their education at student massage clinic. MT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific area. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm. Also June 30. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie.

Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

Summer Tai Chi Group Class - 7pm – 8pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. 3 month special program. Call 504-866-2241 for more information

'Voices of Unity' Class/Discussion – 7pm. Discuss spirituality, life and other topics. Bring questions and ideas and together we’ll explore and learn from each other. Facilitated by Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. Suggested Donation $5. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys).

Info: 504-885-7575.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

Swedish Massage Clinic - 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Also June 19. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie.

Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Yoga Therapy for Digestive Health: June 16th & 23rd – 7 - 8:15pm. Includes four 75 minute targeted yoga sessions, one 30 minute community acupuncture session. Balance Integrative Health, 2121 Magazine Street, New Orleans. Info: 504-388-3631 or www. bihnola.com.

Growing Tropicals and Other Heat Tolerant Plants – 10am. Get ready for a hot summer by attending this workshop on heat tolerant plants. The gates open at 9 a.m. for sale at the greenhouse: Herbs, tropicals, vines and warm-season vegetables, Louisiana Super Plants.

Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne Street, NOLA 70113.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm.

Also June 24 & 26. Help a student with their education at student massage clinic. MT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific area. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45 pm.

Also June 25. Help a student with their education at student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific problem area. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

Swedish Massage Clinic - 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

Spiritual Cinema - ‘Jonathan Livingston Seagull' - 7pm. Fun, fellowship and popcorn. Based on novella by Richard Bach about a seabird on an odyssey.

Soundtrack by Neil Diamond. (Discussion of Richard Bach Tuesday, June 23 - 7pm.) Donation $5. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys) Info: 504-885-7575.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Sacred Sun – 10am-5pm. A Solstice workshop to awaken sacred path. Discover courage and insight as shamanic practitioner Rebecca Green leads SoulSomatics, designed to strengthen your inner wisdom, heal and transform with the power of joy and love. $75, pay as able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. Info: (985)892-8111.

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Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15am & 10:45 am. Also June 20 & 27. June 6 & 27-Swedish, June 13 & 20- NMT. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

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classifieds To Place a Classified Listing Email to advertising@nolahealthyliving. com. Must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. $1 per word. $20 minimum. Must be prepaid.

FOR RENT WORKSHOP OR PRACTITIONER SPACE FOR RENT – Beautiful renovated space with excellent location in Metairie healing center. Call for details 504-909-3723.

HELP WANTED CONSCIOUS HANDYMAN WITH TOOLS AND TRANSPORTATION for Algiers Point. rental properties. $125 a day. 504-905-4090 or 504-650-2555.

SPAYMART - Feeding and cleaning kennels at our Cat Adoption Center and displaying merchandise at our Thrift store in Metairie. Contact Patsy Watermeir, Volunteer Co-ordinator at 504-460-6080 or 504-887-7037.

PRODUCTS FIGHT TODAY’S INFECTIOUS DISEASES WITH THERAPEUTIC ESSENTIAL OILS known for their anti-viral/bacterial properties. FREE e-book at TrygoDesana.com or 504-475-3754.

SERVICES AA – DRINKING IS YOUR BUSINESS. S TO P P I N G I S O U R S . C a l l A l c o h o l i c s Anonymous at 504-838-3399, or visit AA-NewOrleans.org.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS 4 RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS - Renovation, Remodeling & Insurance Claims. Division of Ominihomes.com. Licensed, Insurances & Referrals. Free Estimates. 504-9200424. 504Builders.com.

VEGETARIAN MEETUP GROUP meets at least once a month for a veggie meal. See calendar of events at http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-515/ members/7165804/

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

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

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Metaphysical Fair - 12noon - 6pm, will have Mediums, Psychics, Healers, Astrology Readings, Aura Photography, Rune Readings, Crystals, Essential Oils, Jewelry and more. Free. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave. Metairie (Bucktown across from Deanie's), parking in front & rear. Info 504-708-8353.

Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15am & 10:45 am. Also June 27. June 6 & 27-Swedish, June 13 & 20- NMT. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

Yoga Therapy for Digestive Health: June 20th & 27th – 10:30 - 11:45am. Includes four 75 minute targeted yoga sessions, one 30 minute community acupuncture session. Balance Integrative Health, 2121 Magazine Street, New Orleans. Info: 504-388-3631 or visit www. bihnola.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

Father’s Day Celebration - 11am. Special Sunday service honoring all fathers, whether through birth or otherwise. Join us as we show appreciation to these men and their fathering presence in our lives through inspiring words and music. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm.

Help a student with their education at student massage clinic. MT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific area. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Transformational Enneagram: Exploring the Path of Healing and Growth – 9am-4pm. The Enneagram – a road map for deep personal growth. Examine the nine Enneagram personality types. Discussion, activity and music, Ann Galloway, Certified Enneagram Teacher. $79, pay as able. (985)892-8111. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs.

Yoga Therapy for Digestive Health: June 20th & 27th – 10:30 - 11:45am. Includes four 75 minute targeted yoga sessions, one 30 minute community acupuncture session. . Balance Integrative Health, 2121 Magazine Street, New Orleans. Info: 504-388-3631 or www. bihnola.com

MONDAY, JUNE 22

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am - 7pm. (2-day 6/22 & 23) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin.

Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

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

Richard Bach’s Spiritual Writings - 7pm. Author Richard Bach is known for his book 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull’. This class is a follow up to the movie 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull'. Facilitated by Brenda Aranda and Paul Martinez. Suggested Donation $10.

Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). Info: 504-885-7575.

Yoga Therapy for Digestive Health: June 16th & 23rd – 7 - 8:15pm. Includes four 75 minute targeted yoga sessions, one 30 minute community acupuncture session. Balance Integrative Health, 2121 Magazine Street, New Orleans. Info: 504-388-3631 or www. bihnola.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm.

Also June 26. Help a student with their education at student massage clinic. MT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific area. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45 pm.

Help a student with their education at student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific problem area. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

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Cloth Diapers 101 – 2:30pm. ZukaBaby, 3248 Severn Ave., Metairie. Hands on class all about cloth diapers. $20 per family. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy. com to register.

Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15am & 10:45 am. Also June 13, 20 & 27. June 6 & 27-Swedish, June 13 & 20- NMT. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

MONDAY, JUNE 29

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am - 7pm. (2-day 6/29 & 30) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin.

Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30

Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm. Also June 30. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie.

Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

'Voices of Unity' Class/Discussion – 7pm. Discuss spirituality, life and other topics. Bring questions and ideas and together we’ll explore and learn from each other. Facilitated by Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. Suggested Donation $5. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys).

Info: 504-885-7575.

Learn Emotional Freedom Technique - 7–8pm. Learn EFT, or ‘tapping’ – a gentle, self-administered acupressure technique for diminishing or clearing physical and/or emotional pain. Affordable Healing Arts in the NOHC, Ste 220. RSVP: Gail Gillespie 504-442-8762

ongoingevents Note: All Calendar events must be received via email by June 10 for the July issue. $15/Event Calendar, Ongoing Calendar listing, or Plan Ahead Events & $69 MarkYourCalendar. Qualified, free community wide events are listed for free as space is available. Submit entries to Calendar@naturalsela.com. Call 504-3302157 for more information.

sunday Peace and Healing Services – 9am. Led by Mike Wittenbrink at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA. Sunday School Classes/Unity of New Orleans – 9:30am. Unity offers Sunday morning classes prior to the Sunday service: A Course in Miracles (also Wed 6:30pm) and Science of the Mind. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA. Sunday Celebration Service – 11am. Unity of Metairie has an inspiring, energetic, contemporary service. Great music and powerful, heartfelt talks as we celebrate the Divine Presence in all of life. Honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles. Love offering. Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director. 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575.

Sunday Service at Unity of New Orleans – 11am. A loving family of spiritual seekers who honor all paths to God, celebrating our oneness with music, meditation and wisdom of the ages. Also 9am Meditation Service; 9:30am Sunday School. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA.

NIA - Non Impact Aerobics Dance - 8:45-9:45am.

Martial arts, dance styles, and healing arts intertwine in a sensory-based positive body awareness technique.

High-energy soul-stirring music! 8 classes/$60 or $10 drop-in. Pay as you’re able. With Carolyn Burns.

Women's Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111.

Too Much Stuff? – 9am-5pm. Professional organizer Stasia Cymes offers expert advice on how to downsize your home & eliminate the stress of mess. Call (504) 920-1800 for your complementary clutter consultation!

Mommy and Me with Occupational Therapist – 10:30am-Noon. For babies birth to 1 year. Free.

ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St., New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice martial art of peace for everybody 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 MidCity. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Too Much Stuff? – noon-3pm. Professional organizer Stasia Cymes offers expert advice on how to downsize your home & eliminate the stress of mess. Call (504) 920-1800 for your complementary clutter consultation!

Yoga Diva Harahan - 6:30-7:30pm. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. Kali Ray's TriYoga. $15 drop-in; $60 for 8 w/in month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Call Karen: 504-220-5325.

Open Community Reiki Share – 1-3pm. For anyone wanting to experience Reiki or practice after training.

Led by Reiki masters. Suggested donation $10. Affordable Healing Arts in NOHC, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220. Please RSVP to David 504-233-8555.

Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism – 7-8:15pm.

Learn how to activate your greatest potential, increase your compassion and achieve absolute happiness. Free.

SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 1331 Prytania St, NOLA. Info: 504-310-2011.

Healing Meditations - 7-8pm. Learn to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and relax. A sacred space is held for everyone to heal. Audubon Yoga Studio, 511 Octavia St. and Laurel St. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. $20 drop-in. Audubon Yoga, 511 Octavia St. Info: Matthew 504-457-1717 or MeditateWithMatthew@gmail.com.

Yoga Diva Harahan -- Mon/Fri 6:30-7:30 pm; Wed 6-7pm; Mon/Wed 8-9 am. Relax body, focus mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. TriYoga Basics/Level 1; $15 drop-in; $60 for month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Contact Karen: 504-220-5325.

monday Yoga Diva Harahan - 8-9am. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. Kali Ray's TriYoga. $15 drop-in; $60 for 8 w/in month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Call Karen: 504-220-5325.

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Gentle Flow Yoga – 9-10am. Learn basic postures and breathing techniques to stimulate your body and calm your mind. A positive pick up to get your body flowing. Beginner friendly, all levels. Balance Integrative Health, 2121 Magazine Street, New Orleans.

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Belly Talks Childbirth Education Series – 7pm. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

Story Time – 1:30pm. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St., New Orleans. Books for babies and tea for moms. Free.

E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

Crescent City Farmers Market/Uptown – 9am1pm. 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.

Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – noon-12:45pm. (also Thursday). Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. Contact: 985-467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com.

“Secrets to Ultimate Success” – 6:30pm. Led by Mike Wittenbrink at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave.

wednesday Healing Meditation Class - 6:30-7:30 am. Learn to meditate. Both beginners & advance practitioners.

Reduce stress, relax, enjoy peace and calm. Sacred space is held for everyone to experience their own personal healing. Class drop in fee is $20. Audubon Yoga Studio, 511 Octavia St., Nola. 504-457-1717 or email meditatewithmatthew@gmail.com.

Yoga Diva Harahan - 8-9am. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. Kali Ray's TriYoga. $15 drop-in; $60 for 8 w/in month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Call Karen: 504-220-5325.

Crescent City Farmers Market/French Quarter – 2-6pm. Fresh produce, pastured meats, seafood, dairy, breads and baked goods. Live music. 1235 N. Peters St, NOLA. German Coast Farmers Market/West Bank – 2:306pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklings, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wednesday.

Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Luling.

Wee Hands: Sign Language for Babies – 1:30pm.

ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com for information.

Yoga Diva Harahan --6-7pm. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. Kali Ray's TriYoga. $15 drop-in; $60 for 8 w/in month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Call Karen: 504-220-5325.

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice martial art of peace for everybody 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 MidCity. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

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Deep Clearing Soul Retrieval Meditation or the study of Gene Keys (rotating every other Wednesday) 6:30-8:30pm. Journey into Wellness 3939 Houma Blvd.

Metairie. Bldg 3, Ste 15. Energy Exchange $15.00 Call Cindy Daigle: (504) 931-6494.

Prayer and Healing – 11am. Led by Harriet Stafford at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave. Embrace the Emptiness: Community Meditation – 6pm. Experience stillness, silence, and deep connection. Ride wavelengths of music, beautiful images and affirmative prayer into the Sacred Inner Self for healing and transformation. Led by Spiritual Director Jack Fowler. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans, Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys) Contact: 504-885-7575.

A Course In Miracles – 6:30pm. Led by Mary Beth Ellis at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave. A Course In Miracles; 'Disappearance of the Universe' – 7pm. Join Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director at Unity of Metairie, on a journey into mind blowing yet liberating spiritual concepts, to see the world through the eyes of love. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys).

504-885-7575.

Zen Meditation Study – 2:30-3:30pm. Weekly practice with 1/2 hour dharma teaching and 1/2 hour guided (and silent) meditation. With Patricia Stout, in the Plum Village tradition (Thich Nhat Hanh). Donations appreciated. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. (985)892-8111, info@womenscenterforhealing.org.

thursday Wee Hands: Sign Language for Babies – 11am. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

Story Time – 1:30pm. ZukaBaby, 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. Books for babies and tea for moms. Free.

E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

Crescent City Farmers Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm.

Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine.

friday Caregivers’ Support Group for Women - 9:3010:30am on 1st & 3rd Fridays. Caring for elderly parent, dependent spouse or special-needs child?

Facilitated support group helps navigate burn-out.

Includes discussion, education and self-care focus for empowerment and relaxation. By donation. Clarke McBee. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111.

Yoga Diva Harahan - 6:30-7:30pm. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. Kali Ray's TriYoga. $15 drop-in; $60 for 8 w/in month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Call Karen: 504-220-5325.

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saturday Dancing for Birth – 10am. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

Latch Clinic – 11am, by appointment. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@ zukababy.com to register.

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

Crescent City Farmers Market/Downtown – 8-noon.

Open-air 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 – 8amnoon. 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.

Covington Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St, Covington.

Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Featuring baked goods, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, poultry, crafts, flowers, eggs, plants, soap, trees. 333 Erlanger, Griffith Park, Slidell. Info: 985-640-7112.

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 & handcrafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.

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. Info: 985-845-4515.

Sitting Meditation Group –10-11am. Come practice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available.

3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at xernaut2@gmail.com or call 504-644-7351. .

Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-7pm Mon-Fri & 10-5pm Sat/Sun. CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables. $25 boxes of selected seasonal produce available. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters). \

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Dr. Friedman offers medical acupuncture as part of a comprehensive and integrative approach to pain. Acupuncture is proven to be beneficial to many pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, headaches, low back pain and arthritis.

ANIMAL HOLISTIC MEDICINE JANICE E. POSEY, DVM

315 Lee Ln., Ste. 104, Covington 985-898-3623

Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your beloved pet through acupuncture, herbal medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy. We treat the patient, not the symptoms. See ad on page 30.

BEEKEEPING JP THE BEEMAN 504-885-4489 JPTheBeeman.com

JP offers 25 years of experience handling bees. When it comes to honey bees we are dedicated to saving and preserving honey bee colonies that stray into unwanted locations. Our bee removal service is designed to humanely and efficiently remove and relocate honey bee colonies to our apiaries and those of good friends.

BODYWORK AVIVA MASSAGE & WELL-BEING

Linda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT 601 Lafitte St., Mandeville 985-727-9665

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

Integrative, intuitive, customized approach. Aromatherapy at all sessions. LA 1479/E2445. See ad on page 14.

CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICES

Exercise scientist specializing in fitness and nutrition interventions. I specialize in private outdoor and in-home training, designing a program based on your interests, goals, and barriers to being active.

For group programs, see calendar section. See ad page 9.

BLISS BODY

5717 Crawford Street New Orleans, LA 70123 504-262-8860 BlissBodyNola.com

Classes, workshops and programs offering Yoga, Oilates Reformer and Mat, Aerial Yoga, Meditation, Barre and more.

Dr. Debbi Hannan 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline, Metairie 504-454-2000 HannanWellness.com Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 nonsurgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 23.

DENTIST CYPRESS DENTAL, INC. 3138 McIlhenny Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225-248-8400

Offering services including cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury safe environment, nontitanium implants, laser dentistry and treatment for complex conditions; obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, head, neck and facial pain and TMJ dysfunction.

See ad on page 11.

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FLOWER ESSENCES ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.

Australian Bush Practitioner & Teacher 504-388-2356 nolareiki@gmail.com NolaReiki.com Practitioner and teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Many custom blended essences available, including: Detox, Calm & Clear, Stress Relief, Confidence, Cognis, Woman, Travel Ease, Adolescence, Yoga. National LMT/CEU classes available. See ad on page 8.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTERS AFFORDABLE HEALING ARTS 2372 St. Claude Ave. 2nd Floor Upper, Ste. 220 985-467-0900 AffordableHealingArts.com

AHA! is a Community of Healing Arts Practitioners in a Healing Arts Center for the Professional Practice of Alternative, Complementary, Integrative, and Indigenous healing arts by independent practitioners in a shared space environment. See our website, contact a practitioner, make your appointment today! See ad on page 2.

WOMEN’S CENTER FOR HEALING & TRANSFORMATION 71667 Leveson St,. Abita Springs 985-892-8111 WomensCenterForHealing.org

Beautiful non-profit center for women’s spirituality, ecopsychology and community building. Workshops, speakers, events, healing circles, support groups, and on-site professional mind/body/spirit services, for women, by women.

Rent space for your workshop or office. See ad on page 21.

HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING

DINA SCHAEFER Holistic Healer 504-345-7091

Through Natural Healing, you can release negative feelings and anything that is not beneficial to your well-being. Reclaim your true self and breathe easy again. Call today and take the first step to healing.

DR. JESS TREGLE

Natural Healing Specialist 504-352-6418 ReconnectingLife.com

Feel much lighter and relaxed with Natural Healing! Get rid of anxiety, sadness, anger, pain, and all other heaviness! Gain your inner-freedom back! Healing Workshops and Classes are also provided!

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

401 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 203, Metairie 504-838-9804 IreneSebastianMD.com

Experience the difference that Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine can bring to your health. Most conditions can be treated using these safe, natural approaches. Safe, less drugs, stimulates innate healing. See ad on page 26.

INTEGRATED PAIN AND NEUROSCIENCE 504-300-9020 PainIsAPuzzle.com

Eric Royster, MD and Aaron Friedman, MD offer the most comprehensive treatment experience for patients suffering from chronic pain, from acupuncture to more invasive techniques offered exclusively at IPN. New Orleans, Chalmette, Westbank and Slidell locations. See ad on page 17.

MATTHEW ANCIRA - MATTEO Energy Healer / Teacher 504-457-1717 MatthewAncira.com

Feel better about yourself and find freedom from depression, insomnia, anxiety, life stresses, and relationship issues with a natural approach to healing. Improve your focus and take charge of your life using spiritual cleanses, daily rituals and meditation, energy cultivation and healing, psychosomatic counseling, and spiritual guidance each offered as a holistic approach to balancing your life.

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KEVIN F. DARR, M.D.

Covington Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute 985-892-5117 CovingtonOrtho.com

Comprehensive orthopedic care, including today’s most innovative and best practices to achieve optimal orthopedic function and performance. Traditional orthopedic treatments and surgery, plus minimally invasive alternatives using state of art technology and integrative orthobiologic therapies.Currently taking patients for Cell Therapy study. See ad on page 22.

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INTUITIVE CONSULTANT FRANK A. TRUPIANO, LCSW Certified Akashic Teacher 504-392-3498 AkashicLight.org

Experience the power of Akashic Guided Psychotherapy. Individual and couple-therapy sessions.

Monthly meditation groups and classes. Integrating the Akashic Records with traditional psychotherapy, I’ve had great success helping clients resolve problems that couldn’t have been resolved with traditional counseling methods alone. See ad on page 27.

MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI-QI GONG

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 43 years.

KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad on page 7 and calendar for classes.

MASSAGE SCHOOLS 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 6.

NATURAL BABY & CHILD ZUKABABY

2122 Magazine St., NOLA 3248 Severn Ave., Metairie 504-596-6540 ZukaBaby.com

ZukaBaby specializes in cloth diapers, breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers, natural toys and locally made baby items. Hosting monthly community events: La Leche League, Babywearers Meetup, nutrition classes and more... See ad on page 8.

NATURAL FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS NUTRIVERUS POWDER Jeanie Leclere 504-888-4464

Boost your immune system and increase energy levels with a whole-food supplement that combines a matrix of glyconutrients with organic plant and food sourced vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. An amazing product. Call for free sample.

NATURAL PHARMACY CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM

3308 Cleary Ave., Metairie 504-888-3077 TheWellnessStore.com

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 3.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER CLEAR THE CLUTTER Stasia Cymes 504-920-1800 stasiacymes@gmail.com ClearTheClutterToday.com

Eliminate the stress of mess with the #1 professional organizing service in New Orleans! With compassionate downsizing, donation removal & immediate relief, sessions are also available on the Northshore including weekends. Call for your complementary consultation today.

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REIKI ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.

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

Offering 25 years' experience in Reiki – Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Reiki can be a personal tool for healing and growth, a way to give energy to family and friends, or a gentle complementary therapy in holistic medicine. See ad on page 8 and calendar for classes.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KARIN NIELSEN, ND 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using Homeopathic and Functional Medicine for men, women and children. Specializing in Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue.

See ad on page 2.

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 23.

RETREAT CENTER DOLORES WATSON

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

Elegant, donation based 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 17 and ongoing calendar.

SOLAR SOUTH COAST SOLAR

2605 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie 504-529-SUN9 SouthCoastSolar.com

Since 2007, South Coast Solar has helped more than 500 clients start saving money with solar energy using best-in-class products and installation practices. 100% locally owned and operated. See ad on page 20.

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS UNITY OF METAIRIE

Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie 504-885-7575 (behind Parran’s) UnityOfMetairie.com

Loving, energetic spiritual family honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles! Do you like what Marianne Williamson, Eckhart Tolle, and Wayne Dyer have to say? You’ll love Unity of Metairie. Relevant Spirituality for Everyday Life! Join us Sundays 11am. See ad on page 10.

UNITY TEMPLE OF NEW ORLEANS

3722 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans UnityOfNewOrleans.com The New Orleans home of practical Christianity.

We honor all paths to God and welcome all who seek love, peace, and wisdom. Services on Sun & Wed 11 am; A Course in Miracles class Wed 6:30pm. See ad on page 26.

THERMOGRAPHY THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR Dr. Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste B Baton Rouge, LA 70815 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering full body Thermography, detects abnormalities in the earliest stages, to find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed. Consultations/ follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 2.

YOGA WILD LOTUS YOGA

4842 Perrier St, Uptown 2372 St Claude Ave, Downtown 504-899-0047 WildLotusYoga.com

Voted Best Yoga Studio 11 years.

Intro Offer: 30 Days Of Yoga For $33 (first time local residents), Intro To Yoga Courses + Over 60 classes a week including Prenatal, Kids, Tweens & Teen classes. See ad page 13.

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