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10 ecotip 1 1 recipeforsuccess 12 volunteer spotlight

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13 THE 2016 GREEN GAMES AWARDS

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14 UN-HAUNTING

NEW ORLEANS Quantum Light Property Healing and Clearing

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16 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE

Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

18 CHRISTIE BRINKLEY

SHARES HER SECRETS TO LASTING BEAUTY Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss

20 HOW TO REBOOT

YOUR EATING HABITS Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

23 PICTURE YOUR FUTURE Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real by Jayne Morris

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realization: I cannot do everything. It sucks. I want to be the best manager, fiancée, puppy mom, friend, sister, employee, Zumba instructor, everything. I think this is bred into our psyche as women. We harbor a need to appear, if nothing else, to be “on top” of everything. We expect ourselves to easily find a way to be everything and then get frustrated when we don’t preform to the high standards we set. Hours spent lamenting with friends about our latest downfall and how disappointed we are with ourselves for: yelling at our children, missing that meeting, ordering take-out or whatever infraction has caused our current state of malcontent. It reminds me of a monologue Cameron Diaz expels in The Holiday: “I need to get out of town. You know, I think I need some peace and quiet... or whatever it is people go away for. You know what I really want to do? I want to eat carbs without wanting to kill myself. You know, I want to read a book! Not just a magazine, an actual book. For years I read the reviews, I buy the books but I never read them. Did you read that article in The New York Times last Sunday? Severe stress makes women age prematurely because stress causes the DNA in our cells to shrink until they can no longer replicate. So when we’re stressed, we look haggard. This is just women, not men. And remember when they used to say that single women over the age of 35 were more likely to get killed by a terrorist than to get married? Okay, that was horrible but now our generation is also not getting married and, bonus, real terrorists actually became part of our lives. So the stress of it all shows up on our faces, making us look haggard!” This stream of Cameron’s consciousness makes me want to shout out a “Sing it, sister!” This month, we are celebrating women’s wellness. The best way I can think to celebrate is to give ourselves a break. Obviously the stress isn’t going to help our faces. Just kidding. I know many of us relate to this outburst. I have books that have been on my shelf for years, their bindings bowed in supplication, waiting for me to read their words of wisdom. In between work, dogs, significant others, fitness, dinner and everything else in life, I feel like I have lost the leisure time that allowed me a personal moment of wellness: books, wine, bubble baths or a walk in the park. All distant memories of a self before reality scheduled it out of our lives. Although I still haven’t finished Proust’s Swann’s Way (1913) which I started 5 years ago, I have read A LOT of books/articles about health and fitness. Almost every book I have every read continually says two things: don’t skip breakfast and go for a 30-minute, low intensity walk before you eat it. Have I followed this advice? No, of course not. It always seemed silly to me. I couldn’t burn that many calories going for a leisurely 30-minute walk. That morning sleep is so precious that I thought I could easily skip that and endure my more vigorous routine for weight management. I was wrong. I recently started preforming this morning ritual and to my astonishment, it works. I feel better throughout the day. I have more energy, less stress and I’m more mindful. This morning custom contributes to my wellness, something that had taken a back seat to my fitness for too many years. This month as we celebrate women’s wellness, I employ you to try this morning promenade. I double up by listening to audiobooks and slowly allowing my body a few moments of wellness before it’s thrown into the maelstrom of the day. Happy Strutting,

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newsbriefs NYC Singer/Songwriter Danielle Gasparro to Perform in New Orleans

anielle Gasparro, a world-class singer/songwriter and modern day minstrel from New York City, will perform as part of Unity of Metairie’s “Creative Community” Coffee House series, at 7 p.m., May 6. Local singers, songwriters and poets are also invited to be a part of an open mic session before Gasparro shares her original tunes. Gasparro’s music is filled with inspiring, introspective and insightful songs, wrapped in unique and compelling vocals. Her life-affirming, beautiful, healing music is designed to uplift the heart and soothe the soul.

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Packing Light: Feel the Freedom of a Clothes-Free Getaway

clothing-optional vacation or weekend getaway starts with freedom from large luggage. The American Association for Nude Recreation, Southwest Region, suggests that summer is the most popular and ideal time to experience a safe, clothing-free environment retreat at any of its many affiliated clubs and resorts. Whether you decide to visit for the weekend, or stay an entire week, you will find plenty to do. Pre-scheduled and informal events and activities typically include water and beach volleyball tournaments, running contests, tennis, petanque (tossing or rolling hollow steel balls at a target), billiards, hiking, swimming, cook-outs and board games. “Being clothes-free is a great way to build self-confidence, grants the ability to do things in a way you may not have thought about before and feels amazing, with the sun warming your entire being in a natural way while boosting the body’s production of vitamin D,” says Mitch London, an association board member in Austin, Texas. He adds, “Everyone is different; there is no body shaming. Friendly people from all walks of life appreciate the equality that it gives.” For more information or to find the nearest location, call 1-800-TRY-NUDE, email Info@aanr-sw.org or visit aanr-sw.org. See ad, page 21.

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newsbriefs A Guide to ‘Self-Care For Health Care’ for the Layperson

andra Sigur, of REALISTIC HOLISTIC, in Mid-City New Orleans, has written and designed a book on her holistic healing method, called Healing Groovy: A Realistic Holistic Guide to “Self-Care for Health Care”. The book is designed to empower readers to help themselves find natural solutions for good health. Healing Groovy contains easyto-do holistic practices and charts which include: reflexology (feet, hands, ears and face), progressive relaxation, aromatherapy, lymphatic massage, yoga, energy balancing, meridians, chakras, as well as natural care for children and pets. All are meant to enhance circulation, relaxation and immunity before dis-ease can manifest into disease. Sigur is a reflexologist, lymphatic licensed massage therapist, Reiki/Energy Practitioner and aromatherapist. Books are available on Amazon.com. To order a signed book or make a reflexology appointment, email HealingGroovy@ gmail.com.

The New Face of New Orleans Acupuncture

icensed acupuncturist Grant Sutton, who recently moved to New Orleans from Oregon, is now treating patients in multiple New Orleans locations. At one such place, Theratique, Sutton teams up with therapist Hope Gersovitz to offer classes focused on a wide range of topics—from stress management to weight loss—at 5:30 p.m., every Wednesday. Grant Sutton Sutton will tailor his personalized acupuncture to help participants reach their goals with greater speed and ease. Theratique offers a unique introduction to acupuncture and hypnosis simultaneously. This breakthrough combination of group hypnosis and targeted acupuncture yields amazing results. Classes held at Theratique, 4440 Canal St., New Orleans. For more information, call 910-818-0560, email Info@Grant Sutton.com or visit GrantSutton.com.

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Staying Active Relates to Healthy Hearing

esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of dayto-day physical activity. Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.

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orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients. A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants. The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased. The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women. The researchers reported, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.â&#x20AC;?

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12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a threemonth period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones. The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

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Mm-mm Good Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling

Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO). A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018.

Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says. The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux. Source: Bust.com

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A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects. The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, low-tech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus. Source: CNN natural awakenings

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It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips. Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs. Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. Chasing Green.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods. While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy. Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings. Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds. Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.

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he first meal I ever ate in Spain was homemade Gazpacho. I thought I had never tasted anything so wonderful in all of my life. (Granted, I had just returned from a three-day hike in the Pyrenees, so any solid meal would have tasted wonderful.) This fresh, cold soup has become a summer favorite of mine. Use it to cool off on a hot Louisiana day. Yields: 4-5 servings 2- 2½ lbs vine ripe tomatoes (Fresh is best, but use canned if needed) 4-5 cloves of garlic (adjust according to taste) 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped ¾ cup chopped white onion ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp balsamic crème (or balsamic vinegar, if crème is unavailable) ¾ cup olive oil (adjust for richness) ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp cayenne pepper Black pepper, to taste Salt, to taste Thick, fresh bread, French/Italian style or Focaccia (about 5 inches worth) Chop all vegetables and bread into small chunks. This can be rough, as it will be blended together. Add vegetables to food processor, and begin to pulse. Slowly add oil and vinegars, and keep blending until smooth. Add all dry ingredients (cumin, salt and cayenne pepper). Slowly mix in small bread pieces. Blend by pulsing until the soup is smooth. Pour into a large bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour. The flavor develops over time, so the longer the better. Source: Adapted from Loti-Nino Pris natural awakenings

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'Joy' To Be Recognized Statewide by Humane Society

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eople can be extremely thoughtless and cruel, especially to unsuspecting animals who depend on us for their food, shelter, comfort and well-being,” says Jeff Dorson, director of The Humane Society of Louisiana. To bring attention to the plight of animals that have been victims of abuse, the Humane Society of Louisiana has designated “Joy,” an abandoned pit bull mix, to be their statewide “Face of Cruelty and Neglect”. “We want people to see what happens to animals when individuals deliberately mistreat, neglect and abuse them and there is no better example than Joy. Her story is the story of animals throughout our state, country and world—where animals are still held in low esteem and can be dis-

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carded at a moment’s notice,” adds Dorson. “Regrettably, the story of Joy has been repeated countless times. Instead of paying for a pet’s medical care, even feeding them enough, or surrendering them to a shelter or rescue group as a last resort, some people let them suffer and then abandon them in a back alley, a county road or in a different neighborhood, thinking that they will die on their own or that someone might find and rescue them. Fortunately, against long odds, Joy’s story has a happy ending, although it started out horribly,” says Dorson. On February 18, a tip given to a local rescuer, Koorie Wimberly, owner of Koorie’s Cozy Kennels and Pet Salon in Franklin, led to the discovery of an emaciated pit mix left in a cane field

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on Highway 87. After learning that a skinny dog was seen by some trees in the middle of a cane field the previous morning, Wimberly went to the site and miraculously found the dog in the dark. The dog was lying next to the filthy blanket that had been dumped with her, shrivering in the dark, when Koorie first saw her. She was in a severely neglected state, with open sores from untreated mange, and was severely malnourished. Wimberly put the shivering dog in her car and provided her with her first good night’s sleep in a long time. The dog, now named “Joy” (in the hope that she may finally experience some happier times), was later transferred to the Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter, in the town of New Roads, where she is being treated for her ailments. A volunteer walks Joy on weekends at one of the local lakes. Those wanting to donate to Joy’s recovery fund can do so on the Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter Paypal link at, Pointe CoupeeAnimalShelter.org. Donations can also be sent to the Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter at P.O. Box 905, New Roads, LA 70760 or dropped off directly at the McCaskill Vet Clinic, located at 1116 Parent Road, New Roads. “Joy is fearful of men at the moment, but I believe with some training and time, she can overcome those issues and be a wonderful, loving pet for someone or a family.” Those interested in adopting Joy, donating supplies or volunteering at the Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter can contact Carol at 225-718-1662. “Virtually every community has a dog like Joy who lives on the edge of town, almost invisible, trying to survive after being abandoned, and we want to bring attention to the plight of these wonderful animals, shed light on their plight and ask other good Samaritans like Koori to render aid to them if they see them,” adds Dorson. The Humane Society of Louisiana is one of the state’s largest animal advocacy organizations. For more information, visit HumaneLA.org or their Facebook page.

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The 2016 Green Games Awards Local Business Compete

he Green Games Awards Gala, New Orleans’ sustainability event of the year, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., May 12, when our city’s business leaders will take over Eiffel Society for a glamorous, Academy Awards-like program honoring awardees and including networking and live entertainment. This fifth annual Awards Gala is a celebration of the social innovation in which New Orleans is a leader. It brings awareness to the organizations that are operating in a sustainable, community-minded way and celebrates them for being pioneers of the movement in our region. This year, over 150 businesses will compete for Sustainability Achievement awards in Greater New Orleans. Business leaders in seven categories will take home honors such as Sustainability Leadership, Most Improved and People’s Choice. In the last five years, LifeCity, LLC has presented over 100 awards for sustainable achievements and leadership, empowering change-makers to take on the next steps in their sustainability missions. At the forefront of social innovation, the Green Games Gala celebrates the progress local businesses have made in sustainability—inspiring other New Orleans industries to do the same, as sustainability becomes

the “norm” and not the exception for business success. LifeCity will host the event in partnership with the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Biz New Orleans, Stay Local, Natural Awakenings Magazine and the City of New Orleans Resilience Office. Wit h their support, the Fifth Annual Green Games promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with live entertainment, delicious local food, a silent auction and most importantly, a celebration of the local business leaders in our community who have made great strides to build a more sustainable New Orleans. LifeCity is a membership-based organization that makes social and environmental impact profitable for businesses. It seeks to ensure that businesses that want to go green have the support to do so and businesses that claim to be green are truly implementing socially and environmentally responsible practices. Location: Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. For more information, call 504-909-2489 or email Green@ MyLifeCity.com. Tickets are available at MyLifeCity.com/ greengames5.

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Un-Haunting New Orleans Quantum Light Property Healing and Clearing by Anahara Hellmers

ew Orleans and the Deep South have become a haven for many seeking the thrill of a paranormal experience with an entire industry created to deliver opportunities for an encounter with the unseen. With the evening news filled with stories of our world becoming more and more corrupt and cities being polluted with violence, in a city that caters to entertainment, its time to take this subject seriously. Commercial and residential neighborhoods alike are scarred by vacant and blighted properties that stand as

a constant reminder of the impact of various hurricanes that have battered the region. Our buildings are some of the most tangible and influential spaces in our lives. We live, work, educate our children, seek healthcare, shop and enjoy entertainment in buildings. These structures deserve our utmost attention. The buildings we occupy and visit support a plethora of human activities and have the potential to influence an abundance of stress. The land our structures are built on is rich in culture and history. As memories linger, so will the energy

that is left behind by unfortunate events. Those who have worked in the real estate industry have experienced stigmatized properties firsthand. A property could be stigmatized by a variety of negative factors. Katrina flood waters, murder, suicide, bankruptcy, divorce and foreclose are a few of the energies that will linger in a building long after the event has passed. If a house was sold because the previous owners divorced, the occupants may have moved out, but the negative energy from fighting and the events that led up to the divorce are still in the house. As with a commercial space, the energy of bankruptcy and foreclosure will plague a new business. Our possessions (no pun intended)—houses, cars, office buildings, schools, property of any kind—can become dominated by negative attractor fields. These negative attractor fields operate as a hidden virus that invade and will go unnoticed until the evidence is overwhelming and visible—manifesting in repeated car accidents, financial distress, violence and abuse. Many successful real estate professionals understand the unique position they are in when dealing with properties and their energy. Almost any Realtor in South East Louisiana, particularly the New Orleans area, understands that haunted houses do exist. At some open houses, the Realtor won't even go into the house. There are solutions for Realtors, business owners and homeowners, because Property Clearing really does help. This new approach to "spiritual sanitation"—an added level of energetic hygiene—is an upgrade to the custodial care we universally take to hygienically protect ourselves and our properties. Every professional building already has a cleaning staff. By adding Quantum Light Property Clearing and Healing, business environments would decidedly increase profits and reduce employee stress, and families will live and sleep in a less stressful, harmonious environment. Anahara Hellmers is a Quantum Light Master Clearer and teacher in the New Orleans area. For more information, email QuantumLightPropertyClearing@gmail. com or visit QuantumLightClearing.org.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet

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several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully

enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith. Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

Is Sex Essential? Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but

Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives. Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones. Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND natural awakenings

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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss

upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14? When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet. 18

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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules? After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches. Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian. I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs. After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat oth-

er seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.

How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health? Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins. When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply? With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com. natural awakenings

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says. 20

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Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her

to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Food Thought Habits

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward.

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Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

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Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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Picture Your Future Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real by Jayne Morris

ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours. The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel. Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper. Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie. Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and

A vision board clarifies our deepest desires. garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer. Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions. Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how. Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages. Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right. Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas. Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it. Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement we’ll make toward our goals and the faster they’ll become our reality. Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress. Jayne Morris is the author of Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Sustainable Success, from which this was adapted. Learn more at JayneMorris.com.

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savethedate SATURDAY, MAY 7 Anatomy of the Chakras – 11:30am-1pm. Kallie Miller, 500 RYT, 200 E-RYT and 500 YTRX, NOLA native and senior instructor with CorePower Yoga in Los Angeles, will guide participants through a deeper knowledge of the chakra system and the location of these energy centers within the physical body. Light refreshments served. $20. Bliss Body NOLA, 5717 Crawford St, Harahan. Register: 504-262-8860. Lotus Lounge: Yoga – It’s More Than A Pose – 2:30-4pm. With Andra Aitken. A monthly gathering with tea and snacks exploring yoga philosophy. $20 or class pass. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-899-0047. WildLotusYoga.com. Farewell to Tsering – 5pm. Potluck dinner and singing bowl raffle. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans. TibetanHouse.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mother’s Day Brunch – 10am-noon. Enjoy complimentary mimosas, Louisiana Sisters Bloody Mary’s and light brunch fare. The kids can play in the Romp Room while mom takes a moment for herself. Plus, 25 percent off gift cards and a free class pass for all moms. Free/open to the public. Zuka Baby 5228 Magazine Street 504.224.9333. Mother’s Day Service – 11am. With Danielle Gasparro. Join the spiritual family at Unity of Metairie for a beautiful morning of honoring the mothering, nurturing figures in our lives – whether biological or not. Featuring the inspiring and introspective music of Danielle Gasparro. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans. 504-885-7575.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program. Free. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000.

Loved Ones in Heaven. Free; love offering accepted. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 252, New Orleans. 504-521-6656. 5th Annual Green Games Gala: Celebrate Sustainable Business – 7-10pm. City business leaders will take over the Eiffel Society for a glamorous academy awards like program honoring awardees, networking and live entertainment. More than 150 businesses will compete for sustainability leadership and sustainability achievement. $30/early bird tickets. 2040 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. Tickets: Zena@mylifecity.com or MyLifeCity.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Spring Women’s Retreat: The Bridge Between Sacredness and Sexuality – May 13-15. Patricia Stout, LCSW and Carolyn Burns, LMFT invite you to explore what it would mean to bring passion and sensuality to your spiritual life and invite divinity to your sexual nature. $395; financial arrangements available. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. Preregister: 985-264-8089 or 985-705-3395. WomensCenterForHealing.org. Exploring Body Intelligences and How We Heal – 9:30-11:30am. Join Donna Caire to explore our bodies’ amazing abilities to heal, nourish, cleanse and be our ally. Held monthly on 2nd Friday – attend any or all – each explores a different bodily system. May’s focus: lung and large intestine. For women. $25; pay as able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org. Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Also May 27. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increased flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info/appointment: 504-293-0972. Conscious Cruelty and the Numinosity of Violence – 7:30pm. Laura Tuley, PhD, will explore Jung’s idea of the dark side of the Self and the

Invasive Species – 10am. Learn how to balance your home landscape and avoid invasive species with Dave Baker, Botanist and Environmental Curator of Studio in the Woods. Parkway Partners, 1137 Baronne St, New Orleans. ParkwayPartnersnola.org. Medical Chi Kung Party – Noon-4pm. Join Chinese Grandmaster Sifu Tommy for our open house/ grand opening party showcasing the Classical Tai chi and the ultimate energy cultivation system for healing, health and longevity. 2901 General De Gaulle, New Orleans. Details: MatthewAncira.com. Anatomy, Alignment, Adjustments – May 14-15. 2-5pm. A hands on workshop for yoga teachers and trainees with Vera Lester. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-0047. WildLotusYoga.com. Conscious Connected Breathing Workshop – 2:30-5pm. With Jack Fontana. $54. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504899-0047. WildLotusYoga.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 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, New Orleans. 504-454-2000. Metaphysical Bible Study – 7pm. With Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. Many principles of Unity and the ‘New Thought’ movement (including the Law of Attraction) are found in ancient scripture but are lost to us if we depend on literal interpretations, which have left many people ‘bible shy’. Let’s take another look at the Bible through ‘new eyes’. $10/suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans. 504-885-7575.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 Peaceful Mamas Monthly Class For Busy Moms – 7:45-9:15pm. $20 or class pass. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, New Orleans. 504-8990047. WildLotusYoga.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Spiritual Cinema: Alice’s Restaurant – 7pm. A thought provoking film about living beyond the ‘pre-

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting – 6:307:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Lecture/demo on Retrain the Brain and Move Out of Pain with Somatics, Danny Burke, Certified Hanna Somatic Educator. Free/open to the public. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd, Metairie. Info: 504 812-1332. The Seven Chakras Class – 7pm. With Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. A review of the seven essential energy centers of the body. Class members will also be assisted through a ‘scan’ to help get in touch with each chakra, followed by a short discussion and clearing meditation. $10/suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans. 504-885-7575.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Heavenly Connections Mediumship Event – 7-9pm. Crossing Over Spirit Gallery Messages from

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dominant paradigm’ or accepted way of life. A simple act of littering during Thanksgiving gets Arlo Guthrie (playing himself) arrested, sending him on a bizarre journey that ends with him in front of the draft board. (Rated R – adults only) $5 suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans. 504-885-7575.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Simple Seasonal Updates for Your Home – 1011:30am. Transform your home’s environment from stressful to calming. Brenda Alford of Red Door Home Staging will discuss color, textiles, picture placement and arranging home accessories. $15; pay as able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org. Chair Massage – Noon-2pm. Visit the wellness suites at the Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center for chair massages, tea and self-guided meditation. Bring an optional journal and a meditation chair/cushion. Massages provided on a first come first serve basis. Recommended donation of $5-$15, however, no one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Compassionate Connections Massage Therapy, 3900 General Taylor St, 2nd flr, New Orleans. 504-206-8827. Psychic Fair – Noon-6pm. Mediums, psychics, healers, astrologer, aura photos, crystals, essential oils, jewelry and more. Free admission. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. Info: 504-708-8353 or MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com.

Living Outside the Predominant Paradigm – 7pm. With Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. The ‘Predominant Paradigm’ is what mainstream society says is the correct theory of how things should be done, made, or thought about. Many in the ‘New Thought Movement’ find themselves being part of a counter-culture, defined as a culture with values and mores that run counter to those of established society. We’ll discuss how we can live our beliefs in society and be a part of a great spiritual paradigm shift. $10/suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans. 504-885-7575.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 Women in the World’s Cultures – 7-9pm. Discussion series co-sponsored by AAUW, open to men and women. Currently viewing and discussing acclaimed documentary Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday. By donation. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 Psychic Fair – Noon-6pm. Mediums, psychics, healers, astrologer, aura photos, crystals, essential oils, jewelry and more. Free admission. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. Info: 504-708-8353. MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com.

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Medical Chi Kung Course – 2-3pm. Join Chinese Grandmaster Sifu Tommy for the ultimate energy cultivation system for healing, health and longevity. 2901 General De Gaulle, New Orleans. $400/12 class course. 504-457-1717. MatthewAncira.com.

Memorial Day Play Date – 3-5pm. Bring the kids and enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks and story time in our Romp Room. The perfect way to kick off summer without the bug spray, sunscreen or sweat. Memorial Day Deal: buy five classes and get one free. Free event; open to the public. Zuka Baby 5228 Magazine Street 504.224.9333.

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

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, New Orleans. 504-454-2000.

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sunday Sunday Morning Meditation – 9am. Join Mike Wittenbrink as he leads a group meditation designed to bring you silence and stillness as you embrace the new week. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. A Course in Miracles – 10am. A discussion of an in-depth study of the principle ideas of the text by the same name. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. Science of Being – 10am. Text by Baron Eugene Fersen. As humans enlightened their bodies, minds, and spirits in the physical world with the pure knowledge of the flame of inspiration and love, more would be revealed to mankind through the “all” knowing that resides with their absolute soul. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. Sunday Celebration Service – 11am. With Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director. Contemporary service with music and heartfelt talks to celebrate the divine presence in all of life. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com. Unity of New Orleans Sunday Service – 11am. A loving family of spiritual seekers who honor all paths to God. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. A Course in Miracles – 1pm. Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans. Malcolm Fugler: 504-220-3223. Complimentary Yoga Lessons – 1pm. Our gift to you. Join instructor Patrick Somers to set intentions of health, balance, joy and well-being. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys). 504-885-7575. Weekend Recovery – 2pm. Vinyasa flow class with breathing emphasis releases toxins and balances your senses. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648.

arts intertwine in a positive body awareness technique. High-energy, soul-stirring music. $60/8 classes or $10/ drop-in. Pay as you’re able. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111 WomensCenterForHealing.org. Zen Meditation – Noon-1pm. With Patricia Stout. Weekly practice in the style of Thich Nhat Hanh, with mindfulness bell and guided phrases leading into silent sitting meditation. Donations appreciated. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org.

Yoga in the Park – 8:30-9:30am. Yoga is for Everyone led by Jaiweh Yoga instructor Christina Andrini. An all levels flow that challenges, strengthens and inspires a meditative connection to your practice. Beginners welcome. Free. Audubon Park (corner side on Walnut & St Charles) 7004 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 954-696-5014. ChristinaAndrini@jaiwehyoga.com. Crescent City Farmers’ Market/Uptown – 9am1pm. Open-air market with fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products and freshly cut flowers. 200 Broadway St, parking lot of Uptown Square, New Orleans. 504-861-4488. CrescentCityFarmersMarket.org.

Beginner Children’s Karate Class – 5-5:45pm. Build self-confidence, self discipline. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241.

Active Gentle Yoga – Noon. Also Thurs. Yoga that's right for your physical and medical condition, led by a mature teacher. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St. 985-640-2648.

Solid Foundations Teenager Meditation and Support Group – 5-6pm. With Holistic Health Coach Matthew Ancira. Respect and freedom are key for the young mind to grow into a healthy state and being. $25. 1315 Amelia St, Uptown. 504-4571717 or MatthewAncira.com.

Qigong/Dao-In – Noon. Also Thurs. Class designed to de-stress and focus on self-care, join Debra Howard for an hour or so practicing gentle movements with intention. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 4th Flr. 985467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com.

Stronger, Leaner, Longer – 5:30pm. Pilates-based strength class builds muscle and tones. Group screening required. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. (985) 640-2648

Yoga for Veterans – Noon-1pm. Connected Warriors Yoga for service members, veterans and their families. Jaiweh Yoga instructor Christina Andrini leads a spirited and motivated sequence for our military community. Beginners welcome. Free. Higher Power Nola, 514 City Park Ave, New Orleans. 954696-5014. ChristinaAndrini@yahoo.com.

Beginner Adult Karate Class – 6-6:50pm. Learn personal safety, self-confidence, keep physically fit. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241. Aerial Yoga – 6:15-7:15pm. $25. Bliss Body NOLA, 5717 Crawford St, Harahan. 504-262-8860. BlissBodyNOLA.com. Basic/Beginners Aikido Class – 6:15-7:15pm. Benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community and fun. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com. Men’s Leadership and Support Group – 6:307:30pm. With Holistic Health Coach Matthew Ancira. Create solutions and change your life direction for the better. 1325 Amelia St (entrance on coliseum) downstairs office, Uptown. $25. 504-457-1717 or MatthewAncira.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 3:30pm. Every other Sun (5/8 & 5/22). Suitable for all trimesters (ideal for 2nd trimester with doctor’s approval). Movement to breath is a great method to connect with baby and prepare for birth. Relaxes anxious mom-to-be and helps strengthen back and lower body to support baby, as well as strengthen pelvic floor for birth and a smoother recovery. Members/free, $18/drop-in. Zuka Baby 5228 Magazine Street 504.224.9333.

Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism – 7-8:15pm. Learn how to activate your greatest potential, increase compassion and achieve absolute happiness. Free. SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 1331 Prytania St, New Orleans. 504-310-2011.

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Strong and Flexy Yoga – 8:30am. Also Thurs. An energizing flow that strengthens, lengthens and relaxes. Transform NOLA (Live Oak Dance), 8204 Oak St. 504-264-3551.

Nia-Non Impact Aerobics Dance – 8:45-9:45am. With Carolyn Burns. Martial arts, dance styles, and healing

Sifu Tommy. Long form and rolling techniques based on classical Tai chi yang style. All levels. $100/month; unlimited classes. 2901 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans. 985-630-2859.

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Kids Yoga – 5pm. Each class will give your child space to move, play, sing and experience the mindbody connection of yoga. Your child will enjoy a dynamic mix of age-appropriate story books, poses, games and songs that allow them to learn and practice yoga in an engaging, safe and nurturing environment. Members/free, $18/drop-in. For ages 3-5, accompanied by a parent/guardian. Zuka Baby 5228 Magazine Street 504.224.9333. Yee Chuen Do – 5-7pm. With Sifu Tommy. Self-defense system based on classical Tai chi. All levels. $100/month; unlimited classes. 2901 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans. 985-630-2859. Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Suitable for all trimesters (ideal for 2nd trimester with doctor’s approval). Movement to breath is a great method to connect with baby and prepare for birth. Relaxes anxious mom-to-be and helps strengthen back and lower body to support baby as well as strengthen pelvic floor for birth and a smoother recovery. Members/free, $18/drop-in. Zuka Baby 5228 Magazine Street 504.224.9333. Zumba – 6pm. With Noel. Free. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, NOLA. 504-249-5130. Okinawan Karate Weapons Class – 6-7 pm. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241. Key to Ultimate Success – 6:30pm. Mike Wittenbrink talks on how Powerpath Letters are the secret to ultimate success, to obtaining success of body,

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mind, heart and soul. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com.

Crescent City Farmers’ Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm. Rain or shine. Farmers’ Market, American Can Co Bldg, 3700 Orleans Ave, New Orleans.

Energy Psychology – 7-8pm. 1st Tue. With Dr Gail Gillespie. Come to this open community group and learn an all-natural, efficient and effective way to reduce or eliminate physical pain through gentle self-administered acupressure stimulation. By donation. Affordable Healing Arts, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220, New Orleans. 504-442-8762.

Women’s Choir Experience – 5-6:30pm. With Sarah Lessire and Patricia Stout. Vocal meditations, intentional songs and sound/movement improvisations. Women and girls 13 and up, no experience needed. Monthly $15-$20 donation. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org.

Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Build your daily practice. Beginners welcome. $10/drop-in or $30/30day. Tibetan House: 4900 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans. TibetanHouse.com.

Yee Chuen Do – 5-7pm. With Sifu Tommy. Self-defense system based on classical Tai chi. All levels. $100/month; unlimited classes. 2901 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans. 985-630-2859.

wednesday Meditation Class – 9-10am. Sitting in stillness. Beginners welcome. $10/drop-in or $30/ 30-days. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans. TibetanHouse.com. Spiritual Support Group and Meditation Principles – 10:30am-noon. Join Eastern and Shamanic Healing and Corporate Mindfulness Trainer Matthew Ancira for energy healing, guided meditations in coaching sessions. Enrich your life now. $25. Higher Purpose Healing, Uptown. 1st time practitioner’s call to RSVP and for directions: 504-457-1717 or MatthewAncira.com. Tai Chi and Qigong – 10:50-11:50am. With Marilyn Yank. Nine Beautiful Movements from traditional Yang style. Classes include gentle stretches, deep breathing exercises, and meditation. All levels. $12/drop-in, $40/4 classes. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville, New Orleans. 504-610-3672. Prayer and Healing – 11am. Facilitated by Harriet Stafford. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. Essential Oils 101 – Noon-1pm. Learn the basics of essential oils and how to live a cleaner, natural life. Free. Light lunch provided. NOLA Float Tanks, 3013 20th St, Metairie. RSVP: 504-975-0344 or Melissa@ YoungLavenderBuds.com. YoungLavenderBuds.com. Meeting Milestones in the First Year – 1pm. With Occupational Therapist Ellie Streiffer. Learn the basics of baby development and how to best facilitate your child’s growth, as well as what milestones to expect coming around the corner, along with methods to help you parent your child through each transition. Babies welcome. Free for Members/free, $10/non-members Zuka Baby 5228 Magazine Street 504.224.9333. Crescent City Farmers’ Market/French Quarter – 2-6pm. Fresh produce, pastured meats, seafood, dairy, breads and baked goods. Live music. 1235 N Peters St, New Orleans. 504-861-4488. CrescentCityFarmersMarket.org. German Coast Farmers’ Market/West Bank – 2:306pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie and fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklings, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts fourth Wed. St Charles Plaza Shopping Center, 12715 Highway 90, Luling. GermanCoastFarmersMarket.org. Beginner Children’s Karate Class – 5-5:45pm. Build self confidence, self discipline. 8132 Willow St, New Olreans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241. Hypno-Puncture – 5:30-7:30pm. A unique stress management technique. A 45 minute fusion of acu-

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puncture and hypnosis. $45. Theratique, 4440 Canal St, New Orleans. Hope: 504-270-9618. Embrace the Emptiness-Community Meditation – 6pm. With Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director. Ride the wavelengths of music, beautiful images and affirmative prayer into the sacred inner self for healing and transformation. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie. 504-8857575. UnityOfMetairie.com. Basic/Beginners Aikido Class – 6:15-7:15pm. Benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community and fun. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com. A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. A Course In Miracles: Disappearance of the Universe – 7pm. Join Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director at Unity of Metairie, on a journey into these mind blowing yet liberating spiritual concepts, which guide us to see the world through the eyes of love instead of fear. Love offering. 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys). 504-885-7575. Beginner Tai Chi Class – 7-8pm. Reduce stress, balance, mind and body. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241. Discovering Tibetan Buddhism Class – 7-8pm. $10/drop-in or $30/30-day. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans. TibetanHouse.com.

Oneness Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, NOLA. 504-249-5130. A Course in Miracles – 7pm. St Tammany Parish Hospital, 1202 S Tyler St, Covington. Malcolm Fugler: 504-220-3223. Handstand and Flexibility Training – 7:15pm. Gives everyone the support, time and repetition to build confidence upside down. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. Tai Chi and Qigong – 7:30-8:30pm. With Marilyn Yank. Nine beautiful movements from traditional yang style. Classes include gentle stretches, deep breathing exercises, and meditation. All levels. $12/drop-in, $40/4 classes. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville, New Orleans. 504-610-3672.

friday Meditation Class – 10-11am. Sitting in stillness. Beginners welcome. $10/drop-in or $30/30-days. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans. TibetanHouse.com. Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. With Master Instructor Laura Ates. $20. 5717 Crawford St, Harahan. 504-2628860. BlissBodyNOLA.com. Yee Chuen Do – 5-7pm. With Sifu Tommy. Self-defense system based on classical Tai Chi. All levels. $100/month; unlimited classes. 2901 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans. 985-630-2859.

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Meditation and Restorative Yoga – 6:15pm. Sitting meditation, then restorative yoga practice to release tension. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648.

Strong and Flexy Yoga – 8:30am. Also Tue. An energizing flow that strengthens, lengthens and relaxes. Transform NOLA (Live Oak Dance), 8204 Oak St. 504-264-3551.

Nkiruka African Dance for Kids – 6:30pm. Free. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, NOLA. 504-249-5130.

Classical Tai Chi Yang Style – 8:30-9:30am. With Sifu Tommy. Long form and rolling techniques based on classical Tai chi yang style. All levels. $100/month; unlimited classes. 2901 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans. 985-630-2859. Active Gentle Yoga – Noon. Also Tue. Yoga that's right for your physical and medical condition, led by a mature teacher. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St. 985-640-2648. Qigong/Dao-In – Noon. Also Tue. Class designed to de-stress and focus on self-care, join Debra Howard for an hour or so practicing gentle movements with intention. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 4th Flr. 985467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com.

Ecstatic Dance – 6:30-8pm. A free-form conscious dance space. Connect with your spirit through movement. $14/drop-in. NOLA Yoga Loft, 2042 Magazine St, New Orleans. 504-345-3444.

saturday Vietnamese Farmers’ Market – 6-9am. More than 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. GoGreenNola.org/farmersmarkets. Camellia City Farmers’ Market – 8am-noon. Featuring baked goods, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams,

poultry, crafts, flowers, eggs, plants, soap and trees. 333 Erlanger, Griffith Park, Slidell. 985-640-7112. CamelliaCityMarket.org.

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Covington Farmers’ Market – 8am-noon. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St, Covington. 985-966-1786. CovingtonFarmersMarket.org.

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Crescent City Farmers’ Market/Downtown – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products and fresh flowers. Cooking demos by local chefs. 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans. 504861-4488. CrescentCityFarmersMarket.org. German Coast Farmers’ Market/East Bank – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/ breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts second Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd, Destrehan. 985-359-0190. GermanCoastFarmersMarket.org. 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 St & 4th St, Gretna. 504-362-8661. GretnaFarmersMarket.com. Westwego Farmers’ and Fisheries Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods and handcrafted items. Plus live music and kids activities. Free parking. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St, Westwego. 504-341-3424 Ext 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, Mandeville. 985-845-4515. Kids Yoga Class – 10-11am. $80/6 weeks. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Register: 504-886-2241. Sitting Meditation Group – 10-11am. Practice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. Brian: xernaut2@gmail.com. 504-644-7351. Yoga and Guided Meditation –10-11:30am. Yoga nidra with Katrina Zech. Experience pure rejuvenation and deep relaxation through movement, breath and mindfulness practice. $15 donation. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com.

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, page 5.

CHIROPRACTIC 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.

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, non-titanium implants, laser dentistry and treatment for complex conditions; obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, head, neck and facial pain and TMJ dysfunction. See ad, page 2.

MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS

1101 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell 985-641-8058 • MikeRobichauxDDS.com Offering a holistic and patient-centered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best interests, based on their values and goals, by providing state-of-the-art information within a trusting relationship. See ad, page 10.

EDUCATION BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE Clearview Mall • Metairie 504-293-0972

Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associate’s 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 and Therapro cremes and oils, aromatherapy products, books and more. Monthly specials! See ad, page 21.

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LAVENDER BUDS

Coco Kunstman Independent Distributor Young Living #1491684 • 504-344-7320 Coco@YoungLavenderBuds.com YoungLavenderBuds.com Learn the basics of essential oils and how to live a clean and natural life. This is your first step towards a chemical free and healthy lifestyle. Learn the basics and set yourself on a path to healthy living. All classes are always free. See class schedule in the calendar section.

Yoga Basic – 11am-noon. Yoga for all ages. Mats provided. 3900 General Taylor St, NOLA. 504-249-5130. Yoga Class – 11am-noon. With Barbara. By donation. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, NOLA. Adult Yoga Class – 11:15-12:15am. $80/6 weeks. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Register: 504-886-2241. Yee Chuen Do – 12:30-2pm. With Sifu Tommy. Self-defense system based on classical Tai chi. All levels. $100/month; unlimited classes. 2901 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans. 985-630-2859. Qi Gong – 2-3pm. Gentle healing movement class for all levels and ages. Free. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, NOLA. 504-249-5130.

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YOUNG LAVENDER BUDS

Melissa Burbank Independent Distributor Young Living #2946391 • 504-975-0344 Melissa@YoungLavenderBuds.com YoungLavenderBuds.com Learn the basics of essential oils and how to live a clean and natural life.This is your first step towards a chemical free and healthy lifestyle. Learn the basics and set yourself on a path to healthy living. All classes are always free. See class schedule in the calendar section.

YOUNG LAVENDER BUDS

Denise Woltering-Vargas Independent Distributor Young Living # 3096166 • 504-376-9492 Denise.Woltering@gmail.com YoungLavenderBuds.com Learn the basics of essential oils and how to live a clean and natural life. Take your first step towards a chemical free and healthy lifestyle. Learn the basics and set yourself on a path to healthy living. All classes are always free. See class schedule in the calendar section.

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 26.

KARATE/TAI CHI/QI GONG

Grandmaster King Lam 8132 Willow St, Uptown New Orleans 504-866-2241 • KingLam1199@gmail.com KingLamTaiChi-Karate.com Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety and rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving the New Orleans community for 46 years. See ad, page 8 and calendar for classes.

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Sifu Tommy 2901 General De Gaulle Dr., New Orleans 985-630-2859 All levels welcome. $100/month unlimited classes (at 6 classes/week, that’s up to 24 classes a month or just over $4 apiece). See calendar for classes.

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, page 22.

NOLA FLOAT TANKS Flotation Therapy 504-352-6418 NOLAFloatTanks.com

Flotation therapy is a breakthrough treatment involving 800 lbs of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) poured into 200 gallons of water in a small shallow pool. The benefits of just a one-hour session are significant as they relieve stress, reduce blood pressure, ease joint and muscle pain and enhance one’s mood. See ad, page 25.

THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR DR. KARIN NIELSEN, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 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 is offered as well. See ad, page 2.

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

Beautiful nonprofit center for w o m e n ’s s p i r i t u a l i t y, e c o psychology 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, page 18.

HOLISTIC PRACTICES THE ENERGY EXCHANGE

Marlene Chaplin 3940 Monroe St, Mandeville 985-778-0299 • 504-258-5416 AllThingsHealing@aol.com Return to yourself by experiencing heart centered healing through Reiki, Healing Touch, Chakra Balancing, Intuitive Coaching, The Art of Emotional Freedom and more. Take a trip of self-love returning home. Offering sessions and classes.

HIGHER PURPOSE HEALING

Matthew Ancira Eastern & Shamanic Healing /Corporate Mindfulness Trainer 504-457-1717 • MatthewAncira.com A new world of possibility is waiting for you. Mental release energy techniques for stress and anxiety removal to bring clarity and new purpose. Sleeping problems and restless nights – there are solutions and remedies to get you back on track. Headaches and sinus problems – we fix them. Want to finally learn to meditate and learn powerful energy cultivation – make contact now to get started.

MARILYN A. MENDOZA, Ph.D. 504-363-0203 Mamphd12@yahoo.com MarilynMendoza.com

Dr. Marilyn Mendoza, author of We Do Not Die Alone, announces the expansion of her clinical practice to include Past Life Regressions and Akashic Record Readings. For more information or to make an appointment call: 504-363-0203. See ad, page 8.

NEW ORLEANS COUNSELING AND HYPNOSIS CENTER, LLC

Cynthia Cuttino Edwards, PhD, DCH, LCSW Clinical Hypnotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker 4038 Canal St, New Orleans 504-669-1980 • CounselingNOLA.com Helping professionals with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, Dr. Edwards provides services spanning grief counseling, depression, anxiety, smoking cessation, pain and weight management, fibromyalgia and more. Call today!

FRANK A. TRUPIANO, LCSW

Center for Akashic Studies and Holistic Counseling 1581 Carol Sue Ave, Grenta 504-392-3498 • AkashicLight.org Yo u r l i f e i s w a i t i n g t o b e transformed! Experience the power of holistic healing for mind, body, and spirit. Reiki, EFT, The Sedona Method, Psych-K, Hypnotherapy, meditation, Akashic Record readings and classes. Relationship and individual life coaching also available.

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.

MASSAGE COMPASSIONATE CONNECTIONS MASSAGE THERAPY

Sarah Jo Fridley, BS, COTA, LMT LA#5725 3900 General Taylor St, 2nd flr, New Orleans 504-206-8827 Compassionate-Connections.com Specializing in massage therapy for older adults and individuals with chronic illness, including those receiving hospice and palliative care. All services are available on a sliding scale. LGBTQIA+ safe.

VITALITY HOLISTICS

Taylor Tidwell 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220 In the New Orleans Healing Center 504-390-6257 VitalityHolistics.net Renew your vitality with Thai Yoga Massage and Integrative Table Massage. Harmonize and bring healing to all systems of the body with these ancient practices. See ad, page 23.

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REFLEXOLOGY REALISTIC HOLISTIC

Sandra Sigur, Reflexologist Mid-City in New Orleans 407-924-1401 HealingGroovy@gmail.com Get to the source of your health concerns with reflexology of the feet, hands, ears and/or face. Other modalities include lymphatic massage, reiki, supplement energy testing, skin care and aromatherapy.

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, page 19.

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, page 9.

YOGA BLISS BODY

Jeanie Leclere 504-888-4464

5717 Crawford Street • New Orleans 504-262-8860 BlissBodyNola.com

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

Yoga- Aerial, Prenatal, Ball, Meditation, Workshops and Programs with Master Instructor Laura Ates. Mat Pilates, Reformer and Chair Pilates, Barre and TRX with expert Mary Mang. Facials and massages too!

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NATURAL MEDICINE KARIN NIELSEN, ND, CCT

225-229-6107 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge WellnessCentreBR.com Offering non-invasive health a s s e s s m e n t s , To t a l Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. Specializing in chronic fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Lyme disease for men, women and children. See ad, page 2.

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 10.

classifieds To Place a Classified Listing Email to publisher@NALAmag.com. Must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. $1 per word. $20 minimum. Must be prepaid. OPPORTUNITIES AFLAC – The largest provider of supplemental insurance in the world is now hiring Benefits Consultants. Interested candidates, send your resume to Melissa_Burbank@us.aflac.com. YOUNG LAVENDER BUDS – A company dedicated to teaching the public about the power of essential oils and how to incorporate them into daily life. To become a distributor and educator, contact Coco Kunstman: 504-344-7320 or Coco@YoungLavenderBuds.com. Visit: YoungLavenderBuds.com.

SERVICES SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS – If you are interested in finding out more about providing supplemental benefits such as accident, disability, dental, vision, cancer, heart, or life policies for yourself and your family, as well as providing benefits to your employees at absolutely no additional cost to you as a business owner, contact Melissa Burbank at 504-975-0344 or Melissa_Burbank@us.aflac.com.

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES VEGETARIAN MEETUP GROUP – Meets at least once a month for a veggie meal. See calendar of events at Meetup.com/vegetarian-515/members/7165804/. INCEST SURVIVOR GROUP – Meets once a month. For more information, email ang2park@yahoo.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE – Providing children with arms-around care, safe homes and environments, a first-class education, opportunities to learn more about themselves and the world, and academic, financial and spiritual support through college, Boys Hope Girls Hope empowers children to realize the potential that is within them. Volunteer/donate: BoysHopeGirlsHope.org. GIRLS ON THE RUN – Inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. To become involved, visit gotrnola.org. YOUTH RUN NOLA – Creates and empowers a community of healthy young leaders through running. For more information about volunteering as a coach, running buddy or one of the many other opportunities, email Denali@YouthRunNOLA.org or visit YouthRunNOLA.org.

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