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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.

5 newsbriefs 8 healthbriefs 10 globalbriefs 13 ecotip 14 community

16 CREATING A LABORATORY OF SUSTAINABILITY AT SELU Byron Patterson trains

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young people to think sustainability. by Colleen Morgan

21 healthykids 18 POWERFUL YOU! 23 greenliving Six Ways to Create 25 consciouseating the Life You Want by Judith Fertig 27 fitbody 28 inspiration 21 BRING BACK THE MAGIC 29 naturalpet Give Kids the True 31 calendarofevents Gifts of the Season by Meredith Montgomery 31 classifieds 23 ECO-BEAUTY 35 community resourceguide

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25 BEAUTY FOODS Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

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28 PRACTICE

GRATITUDE

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y favorite prayer of gratitude is “An Iroquois Prayer for Thanksgiving,” which simply begins, “We return thanks to our mother, the Earth, which sustains us… ” While we consider the value of sustainable living and its benefits, let us also consider what our treatment of Earth means from a spiritual perspective (how ungrateful to the Creator humanity must be to pollute, trash, waste and exploit the natural gifts we have been so graciously given). I love the Iroquois prayer because it acknowledges in turn Earth’s irreplaceable gifts and why each is important to us—earth, water, wind, rain, plants, animals, sun, moon and stars. By manifesting our thanks for such essential gifts we become aware of our role in protecting them. I love that expressing our gratitude to others or counting our blessings is good for our own health and well-being on so many levels. A study by California State University, presented at the annual American Psychological Association meeting in 2012, concluded that grateful teens were both more positive and happier. Lead researcher Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., a psychology professor, commented that “More gratitude may be precisely what our society needs to raise a generation that is ready to make a difference in the world.” Other studies have linked gratitude to better sleep, stronger immune systems, better relationships and increased energy and productivity. Clearly, acknowledging our blessings is in our best interest. To that end, thousands of people have been taking a gratitude challenge that requires them to reflect on and express their thankfulness each day. People report that practicing gratitude translates into improvements in every area of their lives (page 28). An attitude of gratitude generally helps us to decrease our focus on material things and increase our spiritual connection and feelings of good will. The winter holiday season is a perfect time to consider taking a gratitude challenge as a way of gently offsetting the incessant commercial pressure to buy more and bigger things (sooner or later we learn they do not supply true happiness). Even major holidays like Thanksgiving Day are no longer sacred, with some stores open on the day itself. What’s the point in having a mindful holiday if everyone is mindlessly at the mall? We can make happier memories for the whole family by taking control of how we celebrate the holidays together. We share some delightful ways to curb the materialistic monster in Meredith Montgomery’s “Bring Back the Magic: Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season” (page 21). Often, the least expensive camaraderie rewards the greatest treasures of all, starting with love and joy. With much gratitude to you all and our Mother Earth,

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n November 23, Unity Temple of New Orleans will hold a special Sunday service featuring the Tibetan monks from India’s renowned Sera Jey Monastery and Sera Jey Monastic University, who will be presenting their Buddhist teachings. The Sera Jey Monastery, founded in the early 15th century, follows its centuries old traditions and culture dating back to its great period in Tibet. In 1959, under the leadership of the Dalai Lama, the the monks of the Sera Jey Monastery along with those from three other Tibetan monestaries fled Tibet to escape the “the cultural genocide” by invading Chinese communists. The Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. each week and is preceded by other educational programs beginning at 9 a.m. A lunch will be served after the November 23 service to provide time for those present to speak with the monks and the head of the monastery. Unity Temple of New Orleans is located at 3722 St. Charles Avenue. Unity Temple is a practical Christianity congregation that “ honors all paths to God and welcomes all who seek love, peace, and widom.” For more information on Unity Temple of New Orleans, visit UnityTempleNewOrleans. com. Check the calendar section for programs and services offered at other times. See ad on page 17.

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ome gardeners are always looking for fresh ideas for using and preserving their garden’s abundance. Drink the Harvest workshop at Longuevue House & Gardens on November 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. will demonstrate how to make wine and mead using ingredients from the garden. The workshop will feature Deniece Guest, co-author with Nan Chase of Drink the Harvest: Making and Preserving Juices, Wines, Meads, Teas, and Ciders. Copies of the book will be available for sale. The book contains recipes for such beverages as strawberry juice, pear cider, dandelion wine, spiced apple mead, citrus peel tea and kombucha. The authors also provide guidelines for creating a backyard beverage garden and how to harvest ingredients for maximum flavor and quantity. The cost for the workshop is $35 for members of Longuevue and $40 for nonmembers and includes one wine-making kit. Tickets may be purchased at LongueVue. com Longuevue is located at 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans. The house and gardens may be toured Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The office may be contacted at 504-488-5488. natural awakenings

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Society Fosters Self-understanding

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The C.G. Jung Society of New Orleans is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote educational programs with a general thrust of Carl Jung’s analytical psychology. The Society presents an interdisciplinary program to foster selfunderstanding by the individual. From September through May the Society sponsors monthly lectures, workshops and seminars that are open to the public as well as members of the Society. The November 7 topic, “Disobedience: The Lure to Engender Failure,” will be presented by Jungian analyst Jutta von Buchholtz, who will draw on our cultural heritage to explore examples of disobedience, including acts of civil courage and the role of disobedience in literature, myths and fairy tales. The fee to attend is $15 for non-members, $10 for students and free to the Society’s members. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. at Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Avenue in New Orleans. For more information about the C.G. Jung Society in New Orleans and to join their mailing list, visit JungNewOrleans.org. Check the calendar here for the topic of the month.

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n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Self-assessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments. A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

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UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords. Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history. The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries. Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.” Source: EWasteAcademy.org

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Because fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transportation hardiness and shelf life. Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods. Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside. Source: Inhabitat.com

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Creating a Laboratory of Sustainability at SELU Byron Patterson wants to show by example and train young people to think sustainability. by Colleen Morgan

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outheastern Louisiana University’s Byron Patterson has a unique and lofty goal for a facilities manager: he wants to guarantee that his children and grandchildren – and those of his contemporaries – have the right to live. To obtain this goal, he has transformed the Hammond university into a laboratory of sustainability. Southeastern’s specific goal is to become energy independent - off the grid – by 2022, and use the strategies for achieving it as opportunities for learning. Engaging students through hands-on classes and a sophisticated monitoring system add even more value to the program than the savings already realized - $1.2 million annually as of 2010. It started with the mowing of the 200-acre campus, for which Patterson started using biodiesel four years ago. Besides the labor time in processing the waste kitchen grease, the fuel costs for the university were reduced to 69 cents a gallon, compared to close to $4 per gallon for purchased fuel. Seeing the opportunities for educating students about the benefits of fuel and energy conservation, Patterson was involved in the design of the new Kinesiology building, in which a solar water heater with flat plate solar arrays in the roof heat the indoor swimming pool and showers. This solar thermal system, manufactured by Ti-Sun out of Austria, turned out to be too efficient, so part of the energy was diverted to the nursing building.

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to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.” As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

Physical Health

ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear. After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

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Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how 18

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First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional Health

Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.” “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

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Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-by-side at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

Work

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principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that

can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-tobe-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

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Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life,

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Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values. Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most. We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens. Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brand-new and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones. Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports. Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.

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n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types.

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“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?” Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin

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Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

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Beauty Foods Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair by Judith Fertig

ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow. Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started

making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth. Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actorhusband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape. Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.” When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days. She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

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Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie,

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eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds. When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

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“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms. Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite. “These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.” Connect at KimberlySnyder.com. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.

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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories. While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible. Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.

one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand. Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.

Back Kicks

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Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise. If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic. Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite. As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more. E.C. LaMeaux posts a body of work at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.

Cardiovascular Exercise

As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits. As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.

Stair Climbing

Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide. Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.

Leg Lifts

Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana UniversityBloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs. Lie on the floor on your side, placing

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Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games by Sandra Murphy

hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget. According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave is attention. “Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles. “Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets, can both be thwarted with games personalized for age and ability.”

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that hide a treat behind doors that pull or slide open. Advanced puzzles involve a multi-step solution. Following dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year. Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/ human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.

Purrfect for Cats

Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box. Place a too-large-to-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charmingsounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around.

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Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a petand planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase. Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.

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In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance. Hide seeds in a made-for-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reach-in-for-food versions to slide-a-door or pull-a-knob difficulty levels.

Fun for Fish

Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball

floating on the surface provides added entertainment. Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.

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4 Check for loose knobs or small parts on toys and around the house; anything that can break off from a strong bite. Favor smooth, rounded edges. 4 Puzzles and other toys are for supervised play only. 4 Never point a laser light at a pet’s eyes—it can severely damage their vision. 4 Poinsettias can be poisonous to pets—keep them out of reach or out of the house. 4 Because a dog or cat’s tongue is rough, if they chew on tinsel, ribbon, yarn or other textured wrappings or decorations, it’s likely to get swallowed, which can lead to a medical emergency.

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As with kids, don’t shower all the surprises on a pet at once. The choices will be overwhelming. Instead, rotate them while keeping one favorite on hand.

Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore. “Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

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Acquarian Holistic Gathering – 1pm. A community discussion group. Dialogue will be based on the book, Love Is Letting Go of Fear by Gerald Jampolsky, MD. Program is free and open to the public. St. Tammany Parish Hospital, conference room, Covington. Info: 985-898-0016 or TheMaurice@aol.com.

CLASSES HERBALIST CERTIFICATION: Classes will meet one Sunday afternoon each month in Gulfport, MS starting January, 2015. Students graduate with a diploma from the Rosemary Gladstar School of Herbalism. Taught by experienced herbalists. Contact Betty Se at Betty.Obrian@gmail.com. 228-875-8586.

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 information call 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356 text. 6-Week Kids, Tween and Teen Yoga – Classes begin in November. Build physical strength, balance and flexibility. Improve mental focus and concentration. Learn techniques to relax and destress. Call for details. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, NOLA. Info: 504-899-0047.

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Coping Confidently /Labor Skills – 10am-noon. Class for expectant mom and support person to gain extra practice and learning time with labor coping techniques after completion of childbirth class or as a refresher. Support person suggested, not required. $50/couple. Register with Erin Majorie, Doula-NOLA Nesting: 713-301-0882. Medical Chi Kung – 2:45-4pm. a 12 week course with Matthew to learn and experience a daily routine to detox, manage stress, improve sleep and more. The Healing Room, Uptown NOLA. For More info: 504457-1717 or InsideTheAnswers@gmail.com.

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Heart Healthy Tai Chi-Chi Gong Group Class – 9:3010:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Reserve space by 11/3. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown NOLA. Info/Reg: 504-866-2241. 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: 504454-2000.

FOR RENT WORKSHOP OR PRACTITIONER SPACE FOR RENT – Beautiful renovated space with excellent location in Metairie healing center. Call for details 504-909-3723. “Mommy, I’m Home” Parenting Course – 6-7pm. (also 11/18 at 6pm) These interactive parent/child classes are designed to give insight into developmental expectations for the first year of life and to provide activities to stimulate learning. Taught by Michelle Hill, MHS LOTR, $20/class. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. To register: mhill63@me.com. Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help students 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. Comparative Religion Series: Hinduism – 7pm. The beliefs of Hinduism are often confusing and a mystery to Westerners. Paul Martinez M.Ed and Brenda Aranda, LCSW will examine this path and the many spiritual practices that stem from this tradition. Suggested donation $10. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575.

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Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. (also 11/12 & 14) Help students 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: 504-293-0972.

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Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. $5 suggested donation. For details contact Frank Trupiano, LCSW: 504-392-3498 or Frank@AkashicLight.org. 6-Week Foundations of Yoga Courses – Beginners learn in a step-by-step manner, systematically building experience, knowledge and confidence. Call for days and times. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St & Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave. Info: 504-899-0047.

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La Leche League NOLA – 6pm. (also 11/19 at 9am) LLL Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding and are a chance to learn, have questions answered, and receive help. Special: ABCs of nursing toddlers on 11/13 at 6pm. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Info: LLLofNewOrleans@gmail.com.

Psychology & Emotion and the Human Body – A 2-day LA LMT CE Class (also 11/7) with instructor Debra Howard. Open to all. For more information contact: 337-296-7094 or Education@aobtala.com.

Preventing Power Struggles – 6pm. Parents of 2 to 4 year olds learn to teach their child expectations through structure, self-regulation with delayed gratification and appropriate behavior through consequences. $20. Zukababy, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Register: mhill63@me.com.

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Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. (also 11/21). Help students 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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Cloth Diapers 101 – 9-10am. Learn about modern cloth diapers, pros/cons, how to care for them, hands on demonstrations, handouts. Cost: $20. Receive a $20 coupon off a purchase of $100. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Reg: 504-596-6540 or erin@ ZukaBaby.com

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Synergetic Myofascial Strategies – 1-6pm. (also 11/9 9am-6pm) 2-day class focused on neck, spine, chest, shoulder, girdle, arms & hands. Presented by Magnus Eklund. 12 CE hrs approved LA, MS, FL. Location: Swan River Yoga, NOLA. Details: 601-500-0337 or MagnusE@aol.com.

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C. G. Jung Society: Disobedience: The Lure to Engender Failure – 7:30pm. Disobedience engenders change and results in an increase in consciousness. Jutta von Buchholtz will explore examples from fairy tales, the bible, and present-day acts of civil courage. $15/non-members, $10/students, free/members. Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Ave, NOLA.

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Adult Brain Injury Survivors Support Group – 1-4pm. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in the Piccadilly Cafeteria’s private meeting room, 2609 Jefferson Hwy, Old Jefferson.

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15-7:45pm. (Also 11/13 & 20) Help students 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.

Spirit Gallery – 7-10pm. AnnMarie Touchette offers spirit gallery to individuals wishing to receive messages from loved ones who have crossed over. Table tipping and séances used as tools. $20/person or $30 for 2. Open to the public. Location: Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. For info: 504-708-8353

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First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day –11/8 & 9) 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.

Trees in Your Landscape – 9am-noon. Speaker at 10am – Scott Courtright discusses the many considerations on selecting and placement of trees in the landscape. For sale at the greenhouse: citrus, hardwood, shade and understory flowering trees, shrubs and longleaf pine mulch. Parkway Partners, 1137 Baronne St, NOLA. Info: jfahr@parkwaypartnersnola.org. Create Your Own Goddess – 10am-5pm. With artist Lori Felix create your own Sun or Moon Goddess. All materials provided, but for a unique creation, bring favorite charms, beads, recycled materials of choice. Register with $20 nonrefundable deposit for materials. $75 value, pay as able. Women’s Center for Healing, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111.

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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: 504454-2000.

A Course in Miracles: Disappearance of the Universe – 7pm. Unity of Metairie Spiritual Director Jack Fowler leads participants through these liberating spiritual concepts which guide us to see the world through eyes of love instead of fear. Suggested donation $10. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, behind Parran’s PoBoys. 504-885-7575.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

La Leche League/Jefferson – 11am-noon. Meets second Wed each month. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Learn more, ask questions and benefit from a community of breastfeeding mothers. Free. Healthy snacks to share welcome. Destination Maternity meeting room, Causeway & 17th St, Metairie. Info: 504-952-3951 or Chaplain.K@hotmail.com Registration for Children Karate/7-11 Yrs – 5pm. Build self-confidence, leadership and discipline. Reserve space by 11/11. Tamashii Karate Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown NOLA. Info/Reg: 504-866-2241.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Baby Food Making Class/Touro – 6pm. Touro Nutritionist Julie Fortenberry and guest speaker Erin Reho Pelias of ZukaBaby will present an interactive baby food making class. Registration required, space limited. Parking in Touro garages validated. Call to reg: 504-897-8500.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Spiritual Cinema – 7pm. A night of fun, fellowship and popcorn along with a viewing of “What The Bleep Do We Know,” a film that follows a mid-aged divorcee whose concept of reality is challenged when science and spirituality converge. Suggested donation $5. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, behind Parran’s PoBoys. 504-885-7575.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help students 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: 504-293-0972.

An Exploration of Primary Meridians – 10am-5pm. 2-day (also 11/16) workshop focused on energy channels of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn locations and techniques. Instructor: Dana Sutterfield, AOBA & NCCAOM. 12 CEUs LBMT. Blue Cliff College Massage Therapy Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. 504293-0972 or PeggyS@BlueCliffCollege.com.

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie − 6:307:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health & Healing, Inc. Sid Patrick, psychic medium speaks on developing one’s own unique gifts.. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd, Metairie. Info: 504-812-1332.

Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15 & 10:45am. Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish 11/15; neuromuscular 11/22. $30. By appt. only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. 504-293-0972.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day –11/15 & 16) 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. Metaphysical Fair – noon-6pm. Featuring mediums, psychics, healers, astrology readings, aura photography and rune readings, crystals, essential oils, jewelry and more. Free admission. Parking in front & rear. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, (Bucktown) Metairie. Info 504-708-8353. Enneagram and Parenting – 1-4pm. Anne Galloway shows how to use the Enneagram to see the child in front of us, not the child we wish them to be and offers strategies to parent a child’s heart and soul. $45 value, pay as able. Women’s Center for Healing, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111.

Unplug the Holiday Machine – 7pm. Take a break with Paul Martinez, M.Ed and Brenda Aranda, LCSW and learn and share tools and ideas for a stress-free and Spirit-filled holiday season. Learn techniques to stay focused on the joy of the season. $10 Suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. 504-885-7575.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Healing Drumming Circle – 6:45-8pm. Led by Jamie Balser. Drumming is effective in raising one’s vibrational level – connecting us to rhythms all around us and within. Bring a drum if you have one, some extras available. By donation. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. 504-812-1332.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Introduction to Insight Meditation – 2-5pm. Insight Meditation (Vipassana) part 1 presented by N.O. Insight Meditation Group. No fee, donations appreciated. 2134 Magazine St, NOLA. To save a space call Larry: 504-343-8378.

Introduction to Insight Meditation – 2-5pm. Insight Meditation (Vipassana) part 2 presented by N.O. Insight Meditation Group. No fee, donations appreciated. 2134 Magazine St, NOLA. To save a space call Larry: 504-343-8378.

Paint Drop-Off – 4-8pm. Drop off old latex paint to The Green Project at Hollygrove Market and Farm, 8301 Olive St, NOLA.

Paint Drop-Off – 4-5pm. Drop off old latex paint to Whole Foods Market, 3420 Veterans Blvd, Metairie. Fur De Lis Costume Ball – 7-11pm. Humane Society of LA fundraises with an evening of tasteful burlesque, live swing band, sumptuous buffet, silent auction and costume contest. Tickets: $75; Premium Tickets: $125 includes open premium bar and reserved seating. Location: Eiffel Society, 2040 St Charles Ave. Contact Lea Lintern: Lea@humanela.org.

Beginner Akashic Records Class – Become a certified Akashic Records practitioner. 2-day class (also 11/17). Led by Frank Trupiano, LCSW. For details and location: 504-392-3498 or Frank@AkashicLight.org.

Level I & II Usui/Holy Fire Class – 2-day class offered by Reiki Master Tianne Lastra. (also offered December 6 & 7). First time offered in Louisiana. No Reiki experience necessary. $350 fee. For details and to register contact Tianne Lastra at 504-909-3723.

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Heart Healthy Tai Chi-Chi Gong Group Class – 7-7:50pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Reserve space by 11/16. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown NOLA. Info/ Reg: 504-866-2241.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

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: 504454-2000.

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First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day –11/22 & 23) 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.

Green Wave Community Market – noon-3pm. Local artists, craftspeople, farmers and bakers. Free space to vendors. Also bike help, live music and donation-based yoga class. Goldie and Morris Mintz Center for Jewish Life, Tulane Campus, 912 Broadway, NOLA. Info: 513-374-6783 or cbeaucha@tulane.edu.

Registration for Children Karate/7-11 Yrs – 5pm. Build self-confidence, leadership and discipline. Reserve space by 11/18. Tamashii Karate Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown NOLA. Info/Reg: 504-866-2241.

Awaken the Chakras – 1-4:30pm. With Andra & Nicole. Learn the 7 primary chakras. Be guided into deeper connection with the energy centers through the practices of asana, sound and meditation. All levels welcome. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St. Info: 504-899-0047.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Tibetan Monks at Unity Service/NOLA – 11am. From India’s renowned Sera Je Monastery and University, Tibetan monks will present their Buddhist teachings. Lunch after service and time to speak with monks and head of the monestary. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave. Diving Deep: A Mindful Journey – 1-2:30pm. Liberation from suffering is a practice called mindfulness. Sally Dunn teaches simple to learn, yet profound tools that allow one to walk on the lighted path of liberation. $15 value, pay as able. Women’s Center for Healing, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day –11/29 & 30) 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.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Gratitude Service – 11am. Join the spiritual family at Unity of Metairie for a powerful time of sharing gratefulness and thanksgiving for the blessings in our lives. ‘If we could only have one prayer, gratitude would be enough.’ Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, behind Parran’s PoBoys. 504-885-7575.

markyourcalendar Blue Cliff College Massage Dept. Continuing Education Dec 6-8, Massage Cupping w/ Annie Garic Jan 10-11, Synergetic Myofascial Strategies w/ Magnus Eklund Jan 17-18, 5-Element Constitutional Therapy w/ Dana Sutterfield

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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 Classes (A Course in Miracles and Science of Mind). Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Ageless Yoga – 11am-noon. (Alternating Saturdays and Sundays) A yoga class tailored for the beginner, aged 60 plus and accessible to all physical abilities, using modifications, props and demonstration. Discover the physical, mental and emotional benefits of yoga for any age. Freret Street Yoga, 4608 Freret St, NOLA. Info: Keith 504-330-0336 or kwerhan@gmail.com.

monday Too Much Stuff? – 9-5pm. Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and want advice on how to get started? Call professional organizer Stasia Cymes for a complimentary phone consultation 504-920-1800 Mindfulness Meditation – noon-1pm. A guided meditation in the style of Thich Nhat Hanh led by Patricia Stout, a student the peaceful Zen master and his monastics. Donations appreciated. Women’s Healing Center, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. Info: 985-892-8111. 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.

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.

tuesday 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. Too Much Stuff? – 9-5pm. Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and want advice on how to get started? Call professional organizer Stasia Cymes for a complimentary phone consultation 504-920-1800 Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – noon-12:45pm. (also Thursdays). 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.. Learn About BrainCore Therapy – 6:30-7:30pm. An informational session presented by Dr. Nancy Gravel on treating many brain based conditions with a form of EEG biofeedback. Discussion of such conditions as ADD/ADHD, migraines, insomnia, memory loss, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, autism, fibromyalgia. Care Chiropractic, 2201 Eleventh St, Mandeville. Call to RSVP: 985-626-4422. Learn Emotional Freedom Technique – 7-8pm. In a small supportive group learn EFT, often called tapping, a technique for diminishing or clearing physical and emotional pain. $20/session. Affordable Healing Arts, New Orleans Healing Center, 2nd fl/upper, 2372 St. Claude Avenue. Call Dr. Gail Gillespie 504-442-8762 to reserve spot. Vinyasa Flow – 7:15pm. Build strength, balance and flexibility in body and mind. This yoga flow class is designed to open all the lines of the body, progressing from simple to complex movements. Leave feeling refreshed and renewed. All levels. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. 985-640-2648.

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Yoga Diva Harahan – 6:30-7:30pm. (Also Wed 6-7pm) Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow by gauging flexibility, strength, concentration, breath and range of motion. All levels. Props/mats provided. Certified instructor. November special: $60/7 classes; $15 drop-in. 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Reg with Karen: 504-220-5325.

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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 Wed. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Site of the old K-mart building, Luling, LA 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. Embrace the Emptiness: Community Meditation – 6:30pm. An experience of stillness, silence, and deep connection. Ride the 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

thursday Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – noon-12:45pm. (also Tuesdays). 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. Crescent City Farmers Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine. Guided Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Participants will learn to relax their whole being, calm the mind and feel their spirit becoming free within. Led by Dr. Jess Tregle. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary St, New Orleans. Info: 504-352-6418.

friday Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – 5:30pm. (also Tues & Thurs noon). 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. Free Skincare Class at Milkfancy – 5:30-6:30pm. Every Friday night Milkfancy Day Spa offers free skincare classes. Call to book early, fills fast – 10 person limit. Milkfancy Day Spa, 410 Covington St, Madisonville. 985-974-7994. Gentle Yoga with Meditation – 6:15pm. Appropriate for all levels. Unwind from the week with a short meditation followed by a restorative and gentle yoga practice. Focus on de-stressing, relaxing, and connecting mind, body and soul to start the weekend with a smile. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., NOLA 70118. 985-640-2648.

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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. 155 Robert St. (City Parking Lot), Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291. Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants. Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & 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. Ageless Yoga – 11am-noon. (Alternating Saturdays and Sundays) A yoga class tailored for the beginner, aged 60 plus and accessible to all physical abilities, using modifications, props and demonstration. Discover the physical, mental and emotional benefits of yoga for any age. Freret Street Yoga, 4608 Freret St, NOLA. Info: Keith 504-330-0336 or kwerhan@gmail.com. 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). Vinyasa Flow and Restore – 4:30pm. This new class challenges us to move from the core with intention, to practice presence, and to reconnect with the breath. We start with vinyasa flow, move through restorative postures, and end with guided meditation. Appropriate for all levels. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA 70118. 985-640-2648.

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ACUPUNCTURE FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS

Erin Kenning, MSOM, Dipl.OM, LAc, LA Lic.# ACA.200039, NAET specialist 9531 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 504-715-2317 NolaFamilyWellness.com

Experience a Pain-free body, a Peaceful mind, and a Greater overall vitality. Take the first step to a life of ultimate wellness. Visit us on the web or call for more information. See ad on page 5.

ANIMAL HOLISTIC MEDICINE JANICE E. POSEY, DVM

315 Lee Ln., Ste. 104, Covington 985-898-3623/504-466-9129

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 29.

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.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NEW ORLEANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1515 Poydras St, Ste 1010, NOLA 70112 (504) 799-4260 info@neworleanschamber.org www.NewOrleansChamber.org The New Orleans Chamber supports local business development and growth through educational seminars and networking opportunities and more. In 2011 a Green Committee was formed to foster sustainable business development in the Greater New Orleans area. Check the website for the Chamber’s next networking event.

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CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS CARE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 2201 11th Street, Mandeville 985-626-4422 CareChiropractic.us

Dr. Nancy Gravel offers pain relief and total health care to her patients. Offering BrainCore Therapy, a drugless, non-invasive approach for ADD/ADHD, Migraines, Insomnia, Memory Loss, Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Autism. Accept most insurance & affordable payment plans. See ad on page 22.

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICES

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 13.

UPPER CERVICAL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

128 W. Harrison Ave., New Orleans 504-488-1800 UCFamilyChiropractic.com

Rebuild, repair and renew your body today! Family wellness consultant, Dr. Joshua Rilette, helps alleviate aches and pains through specific chiropractic care and offers weight loss plans, cold laser therapy, nutrition, body cleansing, detoxification and orthopedics. See ad on page 20.

DAY SPA MILKFANCY DAY SPA Downtown Madisonville 985-974-7994 MilkfancyDaySpa.com

We offer a Totally Organic Experience, featuring Organic Facials with certified organic Modvellum Skincare; Organic Honey Waxing; Massage Therapy; Nail Care with Non-toxic Polish; Microdermabrasion: Milkfancy Peel and more. Spa Packages and Gift Certificates available. See ad on page 24.

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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 10.

MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS

1101 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell 985-641-8058 MikeRobichauxDDS.com

Offering a holistic and patientcentered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best interests, based on their values and goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship. See ad on pages 6 and 28. .

FITNESS DR. IINA ESTER

Health and Fitness Coach 504-758-9192 LiveFreeLaughHardFitness.com

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 12.

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 22.

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 19.

THE HEALING ROOM

Uptown Near Touro Hospital 1315 Amelia St., New Orleans 504-457-1717 TheHigherPurpose.com

Medical Chi Kung 12-Week Course for a healthy mind and body. Establish a daily routine for stress management and understand energy for self-healing. Designed for the healthy and sick, teachers and athletes. Matthew Ancira, Director. .

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 17.

HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING DINA SCHAEFER

Holistic Healer 723 Hillary St., NOLA 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

Dr. Jess specializes in a type of natural healing that makes you feel more relaxed, very peaceful, and much lighter! Release anxiety, sadness, anger, guilt, pain, and all other negative feelings! Gain your inner-freedom back!

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.

INTEGRETATED 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 11.

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 9.

PMA MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WELLNESS CENTER OF LOUISIANA 613 Williams Blvd., Kenner 504-441-5555 PMAWellness.US

Multidisciplinary, Integrative approach to healthcare, including primary care, weight loss management, food intolerance testing, allergy testing, comprehensive women’s healthcare and a vast array of aesthetic services. See ad on page 7.

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SHAILAJA G. RAJ, M.D.

Southern Fertility Center Metairie, Chalmette & Luling 504-322-7393/985-785-5610

Dr Shailaja Raj is an American Boards Certified Clinician, offering General Gynecology, Robotic Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility Services. She is also the co-discoverer of a super antioxidant supplement for breast health called Breast Safeguard – Susthana. See ad on page 9.

NATURAL BABY & CHILD ZUKABABY

2122 Magazine St., NOLA 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 Wee Hands baby sign language. See ad on page 21.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR DR. CATHERINE WILBERT, ND Phone: 985-727-3482 CatherineWilbert.com

Nationally recognized weight loss & wellness expert, author of the book, Mending Your Metabolism. Stop treating symptoms and start getting well! Diabetes, blood sugar control, weight management, women’s health, detox, performance nutrition and more. Ask about out 12-week “Set on Success” Weight Loss to Wellness Program. End dieting forever!

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 7.

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NATURAL FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS THE NUTRITION COMPANY 4350 Hwy 22, Ste H, Mandeville 985-727-3482 TheNutritionCompany.com

“Where Healthy Tastes Good.” Featuring organic juices, wheatgrass, all natural, sugar free smoothies, full service organic coffee bar. Also freshly prepared organic salads, soups, chilis, free range burgers and grilled sandwiches, wraps, panninis, vegetarian & vegan specialities. Delicious sugar-free baked goods! Dine-in/take-out. Catering available. Open Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat 9-5, closed Sun. See ad on page 15.

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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 43 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad on page 21 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 11.

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.

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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 20.

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 13.

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Guiding you through the process of decluttering, downsizing and getting your home organized. This green award winning business takes a holistic, hands on approach to creating space and peace of mind. Free consultations, weekend sessions available! See ad on page 16.

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

Offering 24 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 22 and calendar for classes.

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Usui, Karuna, Rainbow & Jikiden Reiki 3939 Houma Blvd., Bld. 3, Ste. 15 Metairie 504-909-3723 AmazingReiki.com

Certified & experienced Master Teacher offering monthly sessions & classes to the Greater N.O. Area. Healing Touch, Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Reiki Drumming and Animal Reiki practitioner. Compassionate sessions for cancer & other serious illness patients. See ad on page 16.

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 27 and ongoing calendar.

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SOLAR SOLAR ALTERNATIVES Phone: 504-267-1660 Fax: 504-267-1663 SolAlt.com

Keeping the soul in solar with a holistic approach to home and business energy management using proven clean energy technology. Visit the website to download a free Guide to Going Solar and find out how easy and fun solar can be. See ad on page 25.

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 20.

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 8.

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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 5.

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 26.

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 17.

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING TRANSFORM NOLA

Mia Oramous, RYT 500/ACE PT 8422 Oak St, New Orleans 985-640-2648 TransformNOLA.com

Yoga and TRX workout classes offered all week; also private sessions. 200 and 300-hour yoga teacher training starts February 2015. Sign up on our email list and receive 7 Yoga Poses for Strength ebook. FREE! See ad page. See ad on page 7.

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