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Dear Reader, As 2020 comes to a close, I feel it’s more important than ever to choose to be grateful (there is always something to be thankful for!), to focus on things within my control and to work hard to make a positive difference. When it comes to gift-giving this holiday season, I want my focus to be more on creating memorable experiences and relationship-building and less on frenzied shopping and the accumulation of more stuff. I think I can find greater joy and happiness if I simply slow down, breathe more deeply (and more often) and enjoy the moment—being more present for myself makes me more present for those around me—a true gift! Too often, I’m thinking about what’s next or worrying about whether I did or said the right thing. Does this happen to you, too?

I have found that meditation and prayer is an excellent way to slow down and become more centered, more grounded and more present. This article by Jack Kornfield provides a beautiful meditation on gratitude and joy that I think can help take us all lovingly into the upcoming celebrations of the season— enjoy!

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Meditation on Gratitude and Joy by Jack Kornfield

I offer this meditation that opens our hearts to gratitude and joy this holiday season. Let yourself sit quietly and at ease. Allow your body to be relaxed and open, your breath natural, your heart easy. Begin the practice of gratitude by feeling how that, year after year, you have cared for your own life. Now let yourself begin to acknowledge all that has supported you in this care: With gratitude, I remember the people, animals, plants, insects, creatures of the sky and sea, air and water, fire and earth, all whose joyful exertion blesses my life every day. With gratitude, I remember the care and labor of a thousand generations of elders and ancestors who came before me. I offer my gratitude for the safety and well-being I have been given. I offer my gratitude for the blessing of this Earth I have been given. I offer my gratitude for the measure of health I have been given. I offer my gratitude for the family and friends I have been given. I offer my gratitude for the community I have been given. I offer my gratitude for the teachings and lessons I have been given. I offer my gratitude for the life I have been given. Just as we are grateful for our blessings, so we can be grateful for the blessings of others. Continue to breathe gently. Bring to mind someone you care about; someone it is easy to rejoice for. Picture them and feel the

natural joy you have for their well-being, for their happiness and success. With each breath, offer them your grateful, heartfelt wishes: May you be joyful. May your happiness increase. May you not be separated from great happiness. May your good fortune and the causes for your joy and happiness increase. Sense the sympathetic joy and caring in each phrase. When you feel some degree of natural gratitude for the happiness of this loved one, extend this practice to another person you care about. Recite the same simple phrases that express your heart’s intention. Then, gradually open the meditation to include neutral people, difficult people and even enemies, until you extend sympathetic joy to all beings everywhere, young and old, near and far. Practice dwelling in joy until the deliberate effort of practice drops away and the intentions of joy blend into the natural joy of your own wise heart. Jack Kornfield is a bestselling author, Buddhist practitioner and a key teacher in introducing and spreading mindfulness practices in the West. For more information about his teachings, podcasts and books, visit JackKornfield.com.

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Pelvic Health Added at RVA Physical Therapy RVA Physical Therapy has added pelvic health physical therapy services that allow owner Dr. Ramky Kavaserry and his staff to treat a wide range of conditions, including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, pelvic neuralgia, endometriosis, bowel disorders, vulvar pain, painful intercourse dyspareunia and sexual dysfunction. Three new staff members specialize in pelvic health physical therapy: Dr. Ashleigh Scott, PT, DPT; Dr. Eileen Salvi, MPT; and Patti Calkins, PTA. Kavaserry is pleased to increase the holistic offerings of the practice and provide more versatile services to women and men in solving pain that is often ignored, but can lead to further health complications. RVA Physical Therapy specializes in orthopedic, pelvic, sports and aquatic physical therapy. Their staff is passionate about improving their patients’ quality of life, with a focus on one-on-one, direct, customized treatments that help achieve a fully mobile, pain-free life. Location: 2620 A Gaskins Rd. For more information or to make appointments, call 804-396-6753 or visit RVAPhysicalTherapy.com. See ads on pages 5 and 37.

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The Innerwork Center Adopts New Sliding Scale Pricing Model In 2018, The Innerwork Center created an Access Fund to address financial barriers that participants on strict budgets face in accessing the personal development programs they offer that inspire curiosity, cultivate mindfulness and awaken the spirit. Now The Innerwork Center has added a sliding-scale equity model to avoid turning anyone away. Based on their financial situation, program participants may choose to pay less than full price; full price; or more than full price when registering for programs, workshops or retreats. Some people are living paycheck-topaycheck, struggling to maintain health care, housing, food and childcare, while others are blessed with more prosperity and better able to pay it forward to help support the community. This new model creates a win-win situation where everyone can benefit. The Innerwork Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization offering award-winning keynotes, single and multi-session programs, retreats, donation-based drop-ins and other unique opportunities to do innerwork individually and collectively. Their program categories include Mindfulness, Creative Expression and Movement, Psychology and Consciousness and Wisdom Traditions and Spirituality. For more information, email Executive Director Rachel Douglas at Rachel@InnerworkCenter. org or visit InnerworkCenter.org. See ads on pages 11 and 37.

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Prenatal Massage Therapy Now at Scherm Chiropractic Scherm Family Chiropractic opened in Mechanicsville in January, providing chiropractic care and massage therapy to help patients achieve their wellness goals. Now, massage therapist Debbie Luther joins the team offering prenatal massage therapy. Owner Dr. Janine Scherm says, “If you are pregnant and either need to relax before the baby gets here, or have lower back, Dr. Janine Scherm mid-back or neck pain, massage is a great fit for you. For those that are over 36 weeks pregnant, we also have some trigger point skills that may help get your body starting the delivery process.” Dr. Scherm and the staff at Scherm Family Chiropractic also have training in postpartum care. Postpregnancy, a mom can experience lower back pain from delivery, midback pain from holding her baby, breastfeeding issues such as latching or pain, incontinence, pelvic floor instability or prolapse. Scherm Family Chiropractic also provides pediatric care to help with issues such as babies that cry excessively, have frequent ear infections or have tongue or lip ties. Location: 8052 Elm Dr., Ste. I. For more information or to make appointments, call 804-887-0772 or visit SchermFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad on page 23.

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The 11th annual RVA Environmental Film Festival, scheduled for February 12 through 28, 2021, is seeking entries. The competition is open to Virginia residents with films based on environmental topics pertaining to Virginia. Films of all formats and genres will be considered. Film submissions are due by December 31 at RVAEFF. org (click on the Virginia Environmental Film Contest link to FilmFreeway.com where full details are posted). A juried panel will select the winning films and prize money will be awarded to the film producers: $1,000 Grand Prize, $500 First Prize, $100 Best Cinematography, $100 Best Short Film and two $100 Honorable Mentions. Winning entries will be announced on January 15, 2021. Scott Burger, a founding organizer, says, “We think the film contest, created in 2014, is important as a way to connect with not just our local natural environment, but also with our Virginia film community.”

Wellness nonprofit Project Yoga Richmond (PYR) operates through a pay-what-you-can model and now offers more opportunities for children and their families to relax, restore, share, heal and support one another through yoga and meditation. Yoga for Kids is an online class offered from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Kids get to stretch and move their bodies while learning about some basic yoga elements. An online Energetic Interval Yoga class for middle and high school students is taught from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. every Monday. The class incorporates alternating repetitive movements like lunges and planks with calming breathing techniques and traditional yoga postures. Project Yoga Richmond remains dedicated to bringing the benefits of yoga to everyone regardless of their ability to pay, even while many Richmond families must homeschool during this challenging time. Community donations support PYR’s classes for youth as well as online yoga outreach programs for Richmond Public School students.

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When a change in the position of a person’s head results in a sudden spinning sensation, it’s a condition known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. For 86 percent of people afflicted with it, daily life can be interrupted, including missing work. Treatment usually involves a doctor or health practitioner performing a series of movements to the patient’s head that shift particles in the ears, but scientists in South Korea have found another simple solution: 400 international units of vitamin D and 500 milligrams of calcium daily. In a study of 957 people published in Neurology, 445 in an intervention group were given supplements if vitamin D levels were less than 20 nanograms per milliliter. The 512 people in the observation group did not get supplements. After a year, the supplement-takers had 24 percent fewer episodes, and those with very low vitamin D levels at the start experienced a 45 percent reduction.

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The risk of diabetes can be slashed by loading a plate with fruit, veggies and whole grains, suggests two new studies in The British Medical Journal. European researchers measured fruit and vegetable consumption by testing the blood levels of vitamin C and carotenoids, the pigments found in colorful produce, in 9,754 people with Type 2 diabetes and 13,662 people free of the condition. They found that each average daily intake of 66 grams of fruit and vegetables (about one-third of a cup) reduced diabetes risk by 25 percent. The top fifth of fruit-and-veggie eaters had half the risk of diabetes compared to those that rarely ate produce. In a second study, American researchers using population research with more than 200,000 participants found those that ate the most whole grains had a 29 percent lower rate of Type 2 diabetes compared to those that ate the least amount. Eating one or more servings per day of whole-grain, cold breakfast cereal lowered the risk by 19 percent; dark bread lowered it 21 percent. Eating two or more servings per week of oatmeal lowered risk 21 percent; bran, 15 percent; and brown rice and wheat germ, 12 percent.

Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics With the gut-brain axis increasingly under scrutiny, two studies provide new evidence of how the microbiome, or gut bacteria, affects mental health. In a review in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health of seven high-quality probiotic and prebiotic studies, researchers found that 11 out of 12 probiotics studied produced “measurable reductions in depression.” The major strains studied were Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei and Bifidobacterium bifidum. In a second study in the journal Nutrients, 20 male soccer players ages 18 to 21 received either a placebo or a probiotics drink with L. casei for two months. By week four, those drinking the probiotic drink had significantly more relaxed (theta) and attentive (delta) brain waves, suggesting lowered anxiety and enhanced training ability. The probiotics drink also improved cognitive reaction time in the subjects.

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Scientists Confront Academic Racism Nearly 6,000 scientists signed a pledge to #ShutDownSTEM on June 10, the day of the Strike for Black Lives across higher education. (STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math.) They canceled lab meetings, halted research projects and actively confronted perceived racism in their institutions in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Particles for Justice (ParticlesForJustice.org) physics collective members Brian Nord and Chanda Prescod-Weinstein helped develop the idea for the strike. They called on university science departments, national laboratories and all others engaged in scientific endeavors to stop business as usual for that one day. The aim was educating themselves and their colleagues about the role of their own institutions in perpetuating white supremacy and creating concrete actions they could take to reduce antiBlack bias after the strike. According to the Pew Research Center, only 24 percent of college faculty members were nonwhite as of 2017, and a study published in the March edition of the journal BioScience found that Black, Latino, Native American and other underrepresented scholars account for only 9 percent of faculty members in STEM fields.

A worldwide inventory of methane sources reported by researchers online in Environmental Research Letters reveals that atmospheric levels of the heattrapping greenhouse gas are at an all-time high. Africa and Asia are seen as major contributors due to increasing agriculture activity. Increasing fossil fuel use and landfill waste also heighten emissions in China and the United States. Science News reports that methane “is one of the most important greenhouse gases—arguably the second-most important after CO2,” according to atmospheric scientist Alexander Turner. Methane can trap approximately 30 times as much heat as the same amount of CO2. Possible solutions include strategies to moderate pollution such as consuming less meat to cut down on emissions from cattle ranches and using aircraft or satellites to find gas pipeline leaks. In 2017, human activities discharged about 364 million metric tons of methane into the atmosphere, compared with 324 million tons per year on average in the early 2000s. About half of the increase was the result of expanding agriculture and landfills, while the rest came from fossil fuels. Emissions from natural sources such as wetlands held steady.

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Apple Seeks 2030 Carbon Neutrality

Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030. The goal is to achieve a zero net climate impact. According to BBC Science Focus Magazine, CEO Tim Cook says, “Businesses have a profound opportunity to help build a more sustainable future, one born of our common concern for the planet we share. The innovations powering our environmental journey are not only good for the planet, they’ve helped us make our products more energy-efficient and bring new sources of clean energy online around the world. Climate action can be the foundation for a new era of innovative potential, job creation and durable economic growth. With our commitment to carbon neutrality, we hope to be a ripple in the pond that creates a much larger change.” If successful, the 10-year plan will reduce carbon emissions by 75 percent and develop solutions such as the use of low carbon and recycled materials to achieve the other 25 percent. 16

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In concert with the do-it-yourself craze, there’s a growing interest in repair cafes and pop-up events where people can learn to fix things or have someone do it for them. It’s fun, and the camaraderie and guidance of knowledgeable neighbors makes all the difference. Visit RepairCafe.org to find a nearby location or for detailed instructions on how to start one.

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Repairing Can Prolong Life of Products With every Amazon delivery and late-night QVC purchase, the verdict is in: America is the Godzilla of consumerism, and far too many of the products we buy are disposable or designed to become obsolete. Tons of waste ends up in landfills or is incinerated, causing pollution. Plus, non-renewable natural resources like petroleum and heavy metals are depleted to manufacture new products and the non-biodegradable packaging they’re wrapped in. Awakening to the consequences of consumption addiction, a more sustainable choice emerges: repairing. When something breaks, don’t replace it—fix it. By prolonging the lifespan of items, demand for new products is

Don’t panic. When the bicycle chain breaks, remain calm. Split the task into manageable steps. Anticipate the feeling of empowerment when the wheels are turning again. Get informed. From hemming a skirt to rewiring a lamp, a detailed YouTube video awaits. Check online for product manuals that offer diagnostics and repair instructions. For an extensive collection of repair guides, visit IFixIt.com. Use the right tool. To get the job done quicker, easier and without possible injury or damage to property, the right tool is key. Local hardware store attendants can help. For one-time-use or expensive tools, consider renting or borrowing. Visit a repair shop. A great way to support local business is to patronize local repair shops for shoes, clothing, jewelry, computers, appliances and more.

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Choose quality products that are designed to last and easy to repair. To help evaluate options, iFixIt.com offers a list of repairability scores. In a perfect, sustainable world, the marketplace would be filled with beautiful, artful and clever products that everyone loves and can’t bear to replace.

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Thermal Paper Linked to Higher BPA Levels Despite health risks, BPA-laden thermal receipts continue to be used widely in the retail industry, exposing us to cumulative levels of the dangerous chemical. Studies have measured it in human blood, urine and breast milk. Workers that handle hundreds of receipts every day have 30 percent more BPA in their bodies than the average U.S. adult, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Steps to Reduce BPA Receipt Exposure Thermal paper contains a powdery layer of BPA and a special dye to create visible impressions when pressure and/or heat is applied. When thermal paper is scratched with a fingernail or coin, a dark line appears. To reduce exposure, follow these precautions: n Do not allow children to handle receipts.

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n When the option is available, choose email or electronic receipts. n Keep saved receipts in an envelope or zipped plastic bag. n Wash hands after handling receipts, especially before preparing or eating food. n Do not recycle receipts or other thermal papers. Throw them in the trash, as they will contaminate recyclables. n Avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers before or after handling thermal receipts, because they increase absorption of BPA through the skin. n Cashiers and other workers that handle receipts all day are advised to wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly and frequently.

BPA Health Risks According to the Environmental Working Group, more than 30 years of studies have linked BPA exposure to brain, behavioral, learning and memory impairment; cardiovascular abnormalities; diabetes; obesity; breast and prostate cancer; thyroid and sex hormone disruption; early puberty; changes to egg and sperm development and fertility; and genetic alterations that can be passed on to future generations. Of special concern are pregnant women and children, because BPA appears to disrupt hormone functions integral to growth and development.

Beware of BPA Replacements Responding to consumer complaints, some manufacturers have replaced BPA with bisphenol S (BPS), expecting it to be more resistant to leaching and therefore less likely to be absorbed by people. However, BPS is detectable in human urine and has similar health risks as BPA.

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Richmond Takes Action to Ensure Residents Have Better Access to Green Spaces by Justin Doyle Richmond’s Green Team, formed by Mayor Levar Stoney in January to identify and prioritize city-owned parcels of land that are candidates to become parks and green spaces in areas of the city in which access is poor, found that it tends to be poorest in communities of color south of the James River. Following the recommendations of the Green Team, Mayor Stoney and 8th District Councilwoman Reva Trammell recently proposed the creation of five new public green spaces on city-owned parcels in Richmond’s southside comprising a total of 36 acres in order to improve access to green spaces for local residents. Mayor Stoney, Councilwoman Trammell and Councilman Michael Jones (9th District) introduced an ordinance to designate the five subject city-owned parcels as public parks at the City Council meeting held on September 28 and will be considered by City Council’s Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee in October. If City Council passes the ordinance, five

new parks will be designed using community input. The proposed parks are Broad Rock Creek Park, Ernest Road Park, Hioaks Park, Reedy Creek Wetland Park and Rosemont Road Park. The James River Association (JRA) contributed to the identification of these prospective parks as a member of the Green Team and is a champion of expanding public access to the James River and its tributaries through the creation of riverside parks. Parks and green spaces promote community resiliency by reducing the urban heat island effect, sequestering carbon emissions, improving local air quality and absorbing stormwater that contributes to localized flooding and river pollution. Help advocate for an accessible James River enjoyed by resilient communities by joining the JRA Action Network at TheJamesRiver.org/What-YouCan-Do/Take-Action. For more information, visit TheJamesRiver.org.

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TAMING THE FLAMES OF STRESS-RELATED ILLNESS by Marlaina Donato We are beings of neurochemical and hormonal intricacy, and within this mixed bag of biology lies our magic. Our human experience is visceral; we cry from sadness and joy, flush from embarrassment, laugh with amusement and exhibit quirky mannerisms when we lie. Whether we see it as a blessing or a curse, we’re hardwired to embody the sacred fire of our emotions. It also means that stress and our bodies are in perpetual partnership. “Systematically, the mind and body work together. Grabbing your belly when you hear bad news and saying, ‘I feel sick,’ or having ‘butterflies in your stomach’ are a testament to how everyday stress affects us physically,” says Stephanie Mansour, Chicago fitness expert and host of the national PBS show Step It Up With Steph. “Stress serves a useful purpose by increasing alertness—the sometimes lifesaving ‘fight-or-flight’ response—but chronic stress leads to elevated stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines,” says emergency room physician Thomas Krisanda, at Northwest Hospital, in Randallstown, Maryland. “Cortisol can elevate blood glucose and suppress the immune system. Elevated catecholamines raise blood pressure and stress the heart. Over time, this can lead to hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes or strokes.” According to The American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people experience the physical backlash of emotional stress in the form of headaches, chronic migraines, fatigue, digestive woes, muscle tension, dizziness and changes in libido. Research published this year in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that children that experience severe adversity or live with alcoholics or drug addicts are at a 50 percent higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Experts agree that this statistic goes beyond poor lifestyle choices, and might point to a biological inability to cope with everyday pressures. Working with—rather than against—the body’s nervous system by employing lifestyle changes, releasing trauma and considering options like a nourishing diet, safe herbal options and gentle energy modalities can help to break a vicious cycle.

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Studies involving both mice and humans show that beneficial gut microorganisms are altered by emotional stress. The same bacteria responsible for bolstering the body’s fortress of immunity also generate neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These neurochemicals in the gut’s enteric nervous system control major biological functions that include heart rate, sleep cycles, muscle movement and mood.

While commonly prescribed antibiotics eradicate infectious invaders, they also kill off beneficial bacteria and neurotransmitters, opening the door to depressive disorders. Because approximately 95 percent of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, it’s not surprising that overuse of antibiotics has been associated with mental health conditions. British research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2015 documents case-control studies over an 18-year period involving 202,974 patients with depression. The findings show a high risk for anxiety and depression following repeated antibiotic use. Connecting the dots further, 2018 research published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology correlates compromised intestinal permeability with a weakened blood-brain barrier and alcohol addiction. Research published in 2014 in the journal PLOS One involving patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reveals abnormalities in catecholamines, elevated plasma cortisol and hyperactivity of the amygdala—the part of the brain that can become stuck on overdrive from trauma and other life stresses. In a nutshell, negative emotional states can suppress immunity and foster more frequent antibiotic prescriptions and in turn, promote neurological loops of chronic depression and anxiety, and even more compromised immune response. Functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS and inflammation-driven Crohn’s disease are often exacerbated by emotional upset and improved with stress management techniques like biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, meditation and breath work.

ONE BODY, MANY SELVES Resolving emotional trauma can offer unexpected hope for conditions that elude improvement or scientific understanding. A deeper look into how unrecognized or unreleased emotional pain can contribute to disease might help to solve the riddle of digestive problems, eczema, inflammatory bowel conditions and pain syndromes, including the multi-system agonies of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue

syndrome. It’s a widespread misunderstanding that psychosomatic (mindbody) health conditions are imaginary or the product of mental instability. In actuality, the term psychosomatic simply refers to physical diseases with no organic origin that are presumed to have unconscious emotional taproots. “We are made up of different types of energy,” explains LaStacia Ross, a reiki master and sound healer at Eclectic Soul Studio, in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Physical or sensory energy is the energy of the physical body. Our outer energy field is subtle energy which consists of layers and includes thoughts and emotions. I like to think of the subtle energy field as a library containing the records of everything we’ve ever experienced.” Reiki, a form of non-touch therapy, is now deemed valuable by many respected hospitals, like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in Manhattan. Springboarding from the philosophy that we are trinities of body, mind and spirit, reiki and other forms of energy medicine aim to encourage the flow of vital life force. Ross, who also uses sound resonance via tuning forks in her work, has witnessed significant improvement in her clients. “Energy work can help release stored energetic patterns of trauma and stress that no longer serve us,” she says. “Relaxation is an immediate benefit of energy work. People often feel a huge mental weight lifted and report pain relief, sometimes after just one session.” Despite the many gains of energy work, Ross emphasizes individual timing. “On a subconscious level, pain or illness can serve us in some way without us realizing it. Sometimes we’re not ready to work through our issues or let them go, even if we think we are.”

INVESTING IN EQUILIBRIUM Stress-induced psychosomatic illness does not discriminate, and even affects members of the medical field. A 2009 study published in the Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that professional burnout in nurses can manifest as back and neck pain, acidity, anger and impaired memory. Krisanda underscores the importance of self-care in all walks of life. “If you don’t take care of yourself, you are useless to

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care for others. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise and make it a routine. We live in a very materialistic society, and I believe this also leads to stress, unhappiness and a sense of being entitled and never being satisfied. Just let go.” He also stresses the importance of support. “An emergency room is an incredibly hectic, frightening and sometimes violent place. I rely on my colleagues, and we support each other. For me, the most important thing is to realize that I’m not in it alone.” Krisanda also finds balance by taking a few minutes in a quiet place to collect his thoughts and enjoy a peaceful moment. Basic, whole foods can help to maintain homeostasis. “Make sure that food is fueling you,” says Mansour. “Cooked vegetables and broths are very soothing. Instead of a juice cleanse or an extreme diet, focus on nourishing, calming foods like soups, lean proteins to stabilize blood sugar levels and healthy fats to support brain function. Reducing alcohol can help improve liver function.” Sarah Kate Benjamin, a holistic chef and herbalist in Sebastopol, California, finds her own healing rhythms by eating with the seasons and using medicinal plants in inspired, everyday dishes. Co-author of The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook: Everyday Herbalism and Recipes for Radical Wellness, she sees herbs as life-giving examples of resilience. “Herbs have been here long before us and have experienced their own form of stressors. Working with nervous system-supportive herbs in my food, beverages or even as tinctures really help me find balance when I’m overwhelmed.” Some of her allies are oat tops, lemon balm, skullcap, chamomile and passionflower. For Benjamin, everyday choices play a huge role in healing. “Making small lifestyle shifts in your work or home life can really help you move into a more relaxed state. I like to think of it as a sort of mantra: ‘Help the herbs help you,’” she says. In a world that is fixated on external validation, little things matter. “If I give myself permission to do the things that really nourish me, I’ll be the best version of myself. Perhaps most importantly, I will like me, and that matters tremendously.” | November/December 2020

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Strong and Supple Joints HOW TO KEEP HIPS AND KNEES HAPPY by Ronica O’Hara Occasional knee or hip pain affects almost everyone, keeping us from daily tasks, making sitting painful and walking difficult. Causes can range from over-exercise to injuries, obesity and arthritis as we age. By the time we reach 65 years or older, 69 percent of women and 56 percent of men have arthritic symptoms, according to Boston University researchers. Costly joint replacement surgery which carries a high risk of adverse effects is often recommended for advanced cases, but by taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen our knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active.

WAYS TO STRENGTHEN HIPS AND KNEES Consume foods that nourish bones and connective tissues. For strong bones, eat foods rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium, such as dark leafy greens (bok choy, Chinese cabbage, kale and collard greens), figs, nuts, tofu, avocados and bone broth. Six prunes a day boosted bone density in women over 70 with osteoporosis, research shows. Foods that support flexible tendons and ligaments include fatty fish, lentils, nuts, vegetables like spinach and broccoli, and colorful fruit like strawberries and oranges. Practice tai chi, qigong or hatha yoga. The gentle, low-impact movements and stretches associated with these approaches get synovial fluid flowing in the larger joints, effecting smoother mobility and increased flexibility; numerous studies document that they reduce joint pain and stiffness. “The key is not just to stretch, 22

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but to balance strength and stretching in a safe, mindful way,” says Andrea Trank, a health coach and yoga teacher in Fort Myers, Florida. Although personal or class instruction is best, how-to videos can be found on YouTube. Walk every day. In a four-year Northwestern University study, people at risk of knee osteoarthritis that walked at a moderate or brisk pace for at least 10 minutes a day, one hour a week, had one-eighth the disabled mobility of those that walked less. Posture helps: Walking straight and tall while extending each leg back as far as it’ll go will “really let your glut muscles work,” advises chiropractor Aaron Rossi, of Marietta, Georgia—an important compensation for the time we sit with knees and hips flexed.

WAYS TO LOWER PAIN LEVELS Consider the right supplements. Obtaining 1,000 milligrams daily of calcium and 600 international units of vitamin D is essential for bone health, according to the National Institutes of Health; consider taking a supplement if the diet is not adequate. In addition, study-proven options that reduce joint pain in the knees and hips include glucosamine and chondroitin, S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) and avocado soybean unsaponifiable. The benefits of bodywork. A massage can loosen up tight muscles and realign structural issues in the knees and hips while also lowering stress-producing cortisol and raising levels of pain-reducing serotonin. A study at Canada’s McMaster University found that massage works on the cellular

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level to reduce inflammation and promote the growth of new mitochondria in muscles. Useful styles are Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release and shiatsu. Ask for references from friends, medical practitioners, fitness centers and natural health stores or find online a certified practitioner with at least 500 hours of training. Try acupuncture. A new meta-study of 39 studies with 20,827 patients concluded that acupuncture effectively reduces pain for as long as 12 months, and the National Institutes of Health endorses it for knee pain. “It is believed to stimulate the nervous system and in turn, the way the brain registers pain signals,” says acupuncturist Daryl Thuroff, at the Yinova Center, in New York City. Find an acupuncturist at nccaom. org/find-a-practitioner-directory. Consult a chiropractor. People with osteoarthritic knees that underwent two weeks of chiropractic knee adjustments had substantially less pain, better mobility and fewer grinding and clicking sensations in the knees, reported a study in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In a small study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, four out of five patients with hip arthritis noticed improved symptoms after nine or fewer chiropractic treatments. Many chiropractors offer not only spinal adjustments, but also a range of treatments from exercises to prolotherapy. Explore injection therapies. Known as regenerative medicine, these therapies use injections in the knee or hip to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenate tissue. In a British Medical Bulletin meta-study, 82 percent of patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee were satisfied with prolotherapy, which uses dextrose injections. Plateletrich plasma injections use centrifuged platelets from the patient’s body, and have been used by athletes like Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal to treat sports injuries. Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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by Greg Tilford From allergies to liver deficiency, many factors can itch, inflame and irritate the skin of our pets. A dog’s or cat’s skin can become damaged or compromised because the skin is the first line of defense against attacks from external substances. Skin problems in pets have many causes, yet a variety of herbs can help a dog or cat feel more comfortable. While the catalysts of acute-onset skin issues such as insect bites or sunburn are obvious and can be dealt with directly, most forms of skin and coat disease are caused by deeper issues that can be extremely difficult to identify and address. Chronic or recurring skin conditions that cannot be attributed to influences outside the body usually point to deeper health issues, some of which can be serious or even life-threatening. The greatest mistake one can make when assessing a skin problem is assuming the problem is only skin deep. And while topical salves, liniments, shampoos or lotions can be quite effective in temporarily suppressing itching and pain, they will not likely address the root causes of a dog’s or cat’s skin ailment. For that, the situation must be approached from the inside-out with diet and several key herbs. Many cases of chronic skin issues in dogs and cats are either directly attributable to or strongly influenced by inappropriate and allergy-inducing ingredients in pet foods. Be critical about the quality of pet foods and avoid those that contain meat byproducts, 24

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). The roots and leaves are highly nutritious. They contain a complex assortment of liver-supporting compounds as well as diuretic properties that aid the body in eliminating toxins via urination. Red clover (Trifolium pretense), alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and milk thistle (Silybum marianum). These are well-known blood cleansers worth considering. Look for formulas that contain a balanced array of all three. Greg Tilford is the CEO of Animal Essentials Inc., a natural pets supplement company. He is the author of five books, including Herbs for Pets: The Natural Way to Enhance Your Pet’s Life. For more information, visit AnimalEssentials.com.

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Burdock root (Arctium lappa). This herb has an ancient history as a skin remedy. It contains inulin, an indigestible polysaccharide constituent that serves as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial microflora in the gut and improving digestion. It also contains a broad variety of compounds that gently stimulate the liver at various levels to help detoxify the body and aid in transporting waste out of the bloodstream. Burdock can be found as a tincture or a fresh root at many health food stores. Grate the fresh root liberally onto the pet’s food at each mealtime. Burdock is fairly neutral in flavor and very safe, so there’s no need to worry about overfeeding.

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artificial flavors and preservatives, as well as all grains, especially wheat and corn. It’s also important to give a good fish or krill oil supplement to dogs and cats. The omega-3 fatty acids in these marine lipids play critical roles in regulating immune system inflammatory response to allergens. More specifically, they inhibit inflammation, while omega-6 fatty acids typically found in grains and vegetable oils stimulate inflammation. Both processes are necessary for healthy body functioning, but an imbalance of too much omega-6 sets the stage for skin allergies, a dull coat and excessive shedding. Liver deficiency is another common factor to consider. The liver is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and acids needed to break down and assimilate food while also filtering waste from the bloodstream. If the liver is deficient in any of these functions, excess waste that cannot be eliminated via normal pathways will wreak havoc on the body, often manifesting as a skin condition. If this happens, symptoms commonly recognized as pyoderma, eczema or psoriasis will increase as the body tries to eliminate the waste, pushing the toxins outward and away from vital internal organs toward the skin. In addition to dietary adjustments, liver support is helpful when it comes to skin problems, and this is where herbs come in.

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Breakfast sets the stage for the day ahead, and it can either drain or energize us, depending on the what, when and how much aspects of the meal. While health experts agree that many traditional breakfast foods can do more harm than good, delicious, healthy alternatives are within easy reach of the breakfast table. Morning favorites like pastries, sugary cereals and pancakes, high in refined sugars and carbs, cause insulin production to spike and blood sugar levels to crash, according to David Perlmutter, an acclaimed neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and author of Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain’s Silent Killers. “People need to train their bodies to tap into the energy reserves within, harvesting fat for energy rather than being reliant on the next meal. A breakfast high in protein and fat will do that,” he says. While often waiting until noon for his first meal of the day, Perlmutter frequently opts for eggs and salad drenched in an extra-virgin olive oil dressing to break the fast. Perlmutter suggests waiting 12 hours or longer between dinner and the next day’s breakfast. “Time-restricted eating”, or intermittent fasting, can have surprising health benefits, helping crank up production of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a powerful initiator for growth of new brain cells, and kick-start autophagy, the body’s method of cleaning out damaged cells, according to the neurologist. A plant-based chef based in Bruges, Belgium, Julie Van den Kerchove switched from a raw, vegan diet to a mainly keto diet, low in carbohydrates, to regain energy after “hitting a wall, experiencing hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Before, I would have green smoothies with lots of fruit and leafy greens, but would be ‘hangry’ a few hours later. Now my breakfast consists more of healthy fats and proteins, which helps me stay satisfied and energized until lunchtime. I experience more mental clarity and calmness because my blood sugar is not going up and down,” says Van den Kerchove, a blogger and author 26

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of vegan, raw-food and keto cookbooks. A typical breakfast for her now is a chia seed pudding with a nut or coconut milk, berries, nuts and seeds with a protein powder and stevia, which is easy to prepare in advance, or a warm porridge with hemp seeds, nut butter, chia seeds and almond, hemp or coconut milk, which is high in fiber and healthy fats. “If I feel like [having] something savory, I’ll have seed crackers topped with avocado and eggs or a Mediterranean omelet,” she adds. Teresa Fung, a professor of nutrition at Simmons University and adjunct professor at Harvard University, both in Boston, cautions about completely cutting carbs from breakfast, however. “Fruits and vegetables are important healthy sources of carbs, essential to get enough fiber to maintain healthy gut microbiome and feed the good bacteria in your GI tract,” says Fung, who is an associate editor for The Journal of Nutrition. “Optimal morning fuel will include a good dose of protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants and some hearthealthy fats. It will also include a healthy source of carbs that your body can use as energy, leaving proteins to be used for protein synthesis,” says Fung, suggesting a simple, but hearty breakfast of high-fiber oatmeal or yogurt with nuts and fruit. Like Perlmutter, Fung stresses the importance of eating during daylight hours when certain enzymes are activated. “Our bodies react to daylight even when our eyes are still closed. Eating should match up with our biological clocks, as we are daytime animals, using most of our energy in the day,” she says. Fung notes Americans that tend to make breakfast the smallest meal of the day and dinner the largest need to better balance meal sizes rather than load up on calories late in the day. These experts agree on the need to tune into the body’s signals for hunger and satiety, not just eating breakfast on an autopilot schedule. “If I’ve eaten a huge holiday dinner the night before, I may skip my morning meal. I’m a huge proponent in being flexible and listening to your body,” says Van den Kerchove. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Indigenous Wisdom for Our Times by Linda Sechrist Author of Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living SpiritBased Change, Sherri Mitchell (Weh’na Ha’mu Kwasset) has been an attorney, spiritual teacher and indigenous rights activist for more than 25 years. Born and raised on the Penobscot Indian Reservation, she draws upon her ancestral knowledge to address environmental protection, social justice and spiritual change, offering a set of cultural values to help preserve our collective survival for future generations.

WHY IS A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOUNDATIONAL LAWS OF CREATION SO IMPORTANT NOW? What people really need to understand about the laws of attraction and manifestation, which are foundational laws of creation, is that humans have been manifesting the reality they’ve been living in for a very, very long time. Connected by the laws of entanglement, whatever we are giving life to, whatever we are thinking, speaking and breathing out is creating the current that is manifesting the storm we are currently living. We are co-creators of this reality, and it is time to move beyond the kindergarten-level of the law of attraction and take conscious responsibility for what we are actively creating, whether we intend it or not, because we are creating and putting things into motion all the time. We, as spiritual beings having a human experience, need to begin taking grown-up responsibility and move beyond the childlike dependence that colonization has imprinted within us. Human beings have set in motion all the ideologies and beliefs that are currently governing and manifesting the reality that we step into, moment-by-moment. According to the law of motion, this is going to stay in motion until it meets with an equal or greater force. That force is us. We need to stand in the path of the energy we have created and actively stop its movement. We need to transform the energetic pattern of it and shift it in another direction.

WHAT IS COLONIZATION? It’s difficult to talk about colonization in sound bites because it’s a complex subject. With regard to history, colonization was about taking over lands occupied by an indigenous population. The romanticized myth of colonization, the settling of the Americas, was unsettling. The language surrounding colonization makes it 28

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sound as if it was a wonderful thing, when it was actually disruptive, destructive and filled with violence and domination. Moving into and taking over an already occupied area to gain and maintain control over resources is an act of conquest and domination. We are not living in a post-colonial era. Colonization, like capitalism, reaches what appears to be an end point, and then it turns around and begins cannibalizing itself. For example, we’re seeing colonization of the commons— companies taking control of the majority of the Earth’s drinking and potable water and making a statement that human beings don’t have a right to that water. Water should be part of the commons and available to everyone equally. Cannibalization by ongoing colonization is also happening to our air through the Paris Agreement. Trading for shares of clean air through a carbon credit program is the greatest smoke-and-mirrors scam of our time. We are in the midst of the “Dance of the Cannibal Giant” with colonization and capitalism as key players.

WHAT IS THE DANCE OF THE CANNIBAL GIANT? It’s an indigenous extinction story for the human species. There are a number of them relevant to the times we are living in. In the Wabanaki tradition, Giwakwa, the cannibal giant, lives deep in the forest and only awakens to the Earth mother’s distressed cry. This lets Giwakwa know that humans are consuming faster than she can produce and harming her faster than she can heal. Awakened, Giwakwa plays music on his flute that dances people into frenzied, mindless, faster and faster consumption until they consume themselves off the planet, giving Mother Earth the opportunity to heal and renew. These indigenous extinction stories are active now across the globe. The only way to put the cannibal giant back to sleep is for us to wake up fully to the fact that the Earth is being damaged at a rate far greater than she can heal herself, and that there are many species on the verge of extinction. We are one of them. People must be incredibly discerning now. They must get grounded in their center to listen and heed the direction of their inner compass that will guide them in a right direction. For more information, visit SacredInstructions.life. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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calendar of events CALENDAR DEADLINE: All Calendar events must be submitted in writing by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Email to Jessica@NARichmond.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14

special event January Keynote: Rabbi Rami Shapiro 7-9pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Fountain of Youth Intensive Online – Nov 5-19 & Dec 3-17. 12:30-2pm. Learn the tools to age gracefully, feel your best & keep moving. Using Tibetan Rites exercises as a cornerstone, the Fountain of Youth Intensive will offer simple movement & lifestyle practices to keep you going & feeling younger than ever at any age & stage of your wellness journey. $180/6 online sessions. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

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An Attitude for Gratitude Being thankful and giving thanks has many positive health benefits. Whether you meditate, keep a gratitude journal, write a thank you note, or simply say thank you to those around you, you can lead yourself towards greater happiness.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Studio Two Three’s Winter Market – 11am5pm, 11/28-12/24. Our Winter Market features an avalanche of artwork created by a bevy of local artists. With hundreds of works to choose from, there’s sure to be something for everyone on your gift list! Free to attend. Studio Two Three, 3300 W Clay St. 804-254-7302. StudioTwoThree.org.

Healthy Holiday Foods – 7-8pm. Learn healthy alternatives to typical holiday foods w/recipes that can replace unhealthy options but still leave your family & friends’ mouth water. Sherron Marquina, DC. Health InSyncs. Free; access to the recording available if register. Register by 6pm, Dec 7: shorturl.at/hLMWZ.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

I’d Rather Be Whole than Good: Intro to Jung – 1-2:30pm. Take a look at Carl Jung’s most basic concepts, including shadow, ego & collective unconscious, then apply them to our own life experiences. If cost is a barrier, access funding available. Vicki Saunders. Sliding Scale: $40, $25, $15. Zoom. Info: tfgf.me/QK8b.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Finding A Place to Rest in the Middle of Things – 9:30am-1:30pm. “Finding a place to rest in the middle of things” is one of author & meditation teacher Frank Ostaseski’s Five Invitations. This half-day retreat will use this Invitation as a practice of slowing down & gently turning towards inward. Philip Davidson, PhD; Alison Shapiro, MBA. Sliding scale: $112, $80, $48. Info: tfgf.me/QIJY.

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GardenFest of Lights – 5-10pm thru 1/10/21 (closed 11/26, 12/24 & 25). A holiday tradition featuring lights, decorations, model trains, hot chocolate (for purchase) & more. The region’s ultimate holiday extravaganza! Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. 1800 Lakeside Ave. LewisGinter.org.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Receive a Bachelor of Science Health Science and a Master of Science Oriental Medicine Year 1: Focus on oriental medicine; learn about substance production & flow & study the structures & functions of the body systems, both Western & Eastern. Year 2: Expand understanding of oriental medical diagnostic techniques.

2020 was a year of great suffering and uncertainty but also a time to regroup, rebuild and reflect on how we want to show up in the world. Rabbi Rami will examine the need to do our innerwork so we can show up for our communities and indeed the world when we need to the most - a world that is in a time of suffering and change.

Sliding scale: $40, $25, $14 Zoom. The Innerwork Center Info: tfgf.me/QI6Y

MONDAY, APRIL 26

Massage Therapy Licensure Training – A 600-hr massage therapy program in an 8-mo day class and an 11-mo night class format. Career advising for massage therapy students offered. Offering the highest quality of training to prepare each student for entry into the workforce. Certified & accredited. $7,950. Lotus School of Integrated Professions, 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Stes A, B, C, D. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Esthetics Certification Training – Esthetics & Master Esthetics programs. Career advising offered. Offering the highest quality of training to prepare each student for entry into the workforce. Certified & accredited. $7,950. Lotus School of Integrated Professions, 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Stes A, B, C, D. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

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Bhakti Flow Yoga: Online – 10:3011:45am. Combines the dynamic energy of vinyasa yoga w/the grace of Bhakti yoga or chanting. Open to all levels, but prefer at least 6 mo steady practice. Pay what can. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.

Online Ashtanga Flow – 7:30-8:45am. Explore the traditional standing sequence of yoga postures by using Sanskrit & breath count & a creative flow inspired by the ashtanga practice. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/ drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 4:30pm. 3rd Sun. Sisters Network Central Virginia (SNCVA) House, 13354 Midlothian Tpke, Ste 100. Details: 804-447-4027. SistersNetworkCentralVA.org.

MONDAY Lotus School of Integrated Professions: Massage Clinics – 9:15 & 11:05am. The Lotus School of Integrated Professions student massage clinic is open! We offer on-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30. 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Stes A, B, C, D. For appt: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Online Ageless Yoga Class – 10:3011:45am. Gentle yoga class for students 60+. Includes stretches, postures, breath awareness & relaxation improve flexibility, strength & energy. Keep your joints safe, increase range of motion and improve balance. Mary Lou Bean, RYT-500. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Moving to Heal – 12-1pm. Supports people looking for a gentle approach to Nia and for those dealing w/a wide range of therapeutic issues from injury, trauma, grief and illness. Learn to slow down & personalize movement to fit your body’s way. $10, $5. Zoom. SoulShine Studios. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Mindfulness Yoga Online – 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga system w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can; $5-$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

Online Beginner Yoga – 9-10:15am. Basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Debbie Stewart. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Yin Yoga Online – 9:30-10:45am. After a brief centering session of gentle flow, focus on releasing deep into the connective tissues through time-honored poses held for 3-5 mins each. All levels. Pay what can. ProjectYogaRichmond.org/Schedule. Nia Fusion Fitness – 10:30-11:30am. For all levels & abilities. No experience (or rhythm or coordination) needed. Practiced barefoot. $10, $5. Zoom. SoulShine Studios. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. X-Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. For those w/some physical limitations. Helpful for stress management as well as for those who spend a lot of time sitting in front of their computers. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can; $5-$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Y12SR (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery) Online – 5:30-7pm. Group sharing circle followed by an intentional, themed meditation &/or breathwork & yoga class. For anyone dealing w/their own maladaptive or addictive behaviors or affected by those behaviors in others. Pay what can. Register: ProjectYogaRichmond.org/Schedule. Y12SR.com.

WEDNESDAY Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Online – 9:15-10:30am. A dynamic blend of postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), chanting (mantra) & meditation. All levels. Pay what can. ProjectYogaRichmond.org/Schedule. Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Using lots of props to support the body, hold restful poses to bring a deep sense of calm & relaxation to body, mind & spirit. $10, $5. Zoom. SoulShine Studios. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Kids Yoga! Online Class – 11-11:30am. Fun-filled yoga class for kids & their families. Stretch, move your bodies and learn about different yoga elements including breathwork, physical practice (asana), mediation & rest. Pay what can. ProjectYogaRichmond.org/Schedule. Slow Flow & Yoga Nidra Online – 6-7:05pm. Explore personal alignment & adjustments w/props. All levels. Pay what can. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. SpiritMindBody Healing Circle Online – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. An evening of healing practices that explore the connection of spirit, mind & body. A combination inperson & online event. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Ctr, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com.

THURSDAY X-Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. See Tues listing. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can; $5-$15. Zoom. To register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Beginner Level Yoga Online – 6-7:15pm. Basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Kerry Shultz. $60/4 classes/mo; $17/drop-in. Zoom. GlenmoreYoga.com. Mindfulness Yoga Online – 6-7:15pm. See Mon listing. Grace Sadhya. Pay what can; $5-$15. Zoom. To register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Yoga for the People: Hatha Flow Online – 6-7:15pm. Want to take your practice to a higher level? Unite the vital forces within you w/posture, breath & intention. Pay what can. ProjectYogaRichmond.org/Schedule.

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Lotus School of Integrated Professions: Massage Clinics – 6:15 & 8:05pm. The Lotus School of Integrated Professions student massage clinic is open! We offer on-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30. 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Stes A, B, C, D. For appt: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Traditional study & practice. All welcome. Lama Chodron Linda Jordan. Free. Online. Kagyu Shenpen Tharchin at Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-554-1162. Details: Kagyu-Richmond.org.

Energetic Interval Yoga Online – 6:307:45pm. Incorporates alternating repetitive movements like lunges & planks w/ calming breathing techniques & traditional yoga postures. Some classes include short meditative sessions that incorporate poetry, mantra or yogic philosophy. All levels. Pay what can. ProjectYogaRichmond.org/ Schedule.

FRIDAY

Tibetan Rites Online – 10:30-11:45am. The Five Tibetan Rites is a system of exercises reported to be more than 2,500 yrs old. The Rites enhance mental clarity & memory, balance hormones, improve health & support emotional well-being. Kim Leibowitz. $60/4 classes/mo; $17/drop-in. Zoom. GlenmoreYoga.com.

Lotus School of Integrated Professions: Massage Clinics – 9:15, 10:55am & 12:35pm. The Lotus School of Integrated Professions student massage clinic is open! We offer on-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30. 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Stes A, B, C, D. For appt: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

Online Chair Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Poses practiced while sitting as well as alongside the chair for support. Work on strength, flexibility, balance & increase range of motion. Sandy Axelson. $60/4 classes/mo, $110/8 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Ctr online. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

SATURDAY Online Mixed Level Yoga – 9-10:15am. This class is appropriate for all levels. Kerry Shultz, RYT-500, will guide the class through the practice, offering students appropriate options at different levels. $60/4 classes/mo, $110/8 classes/mo, $17/ drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Ctr, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Mindfulness Yoga: Online – 9:3010:45am. See Mon listing. Anne Bhudevi. Pay what can; $5-$15. Zoom. To register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. New student registration form: YogaHelps.com.

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healthy living DIRECTORY Acupuncture

Architecture

ACUPUNCTURE & HEALTH CENTER

Ruiping Chi, L.Ac., MD (China) 3924 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-308-3561; 804-387-7651 AcupunctureVirginia.com

APARNA PATIL, AIA

Mansara Architecture 804-714-9280 APatil@Mansara.biz • Mansara.biz Mansara Architecture incorporates ancient design principles of Vedic Architecture without compromising the modern lifestyle of 21st century. We emphasize daylight, natural materials and open floor plans for overall well-being, health and happiness of our clients.

Trained and practiced in China since 1985. Specialties: pain management, allergies, fertility, gastro-intestinal disorders, insomnia, women’s health, emotional issues, chronic medical conditions and cosmetic acupuncture.

CBD Oil

KEITH BELL, DACM, L.AC.

Oriental Medicine Specialists, PC 5500 Monument Ave, Ste R 804-358-7071 OrientalMedicineSpecialists.com

BREMO PHARMACY

2024 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond 804-288-8361 BremoRx.com

Founder & Clinical Director of Richmond’s first & most trusted center for Holistic & Integrative Medicine, Dr. Bell is an internationally recognized expert in holistic medicine, a Board Certified & Licensed Acupuncturist with 20 years of clinical experience.

CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS

Xiaoyan Wang, L.Ac., MD (China) 3721 Westerre Pkwy, Ste C, 23233 804-301-1784 AcupuncturistWang.com

Bremo Pharmacy carries professional, pharmaceutical-grade, hemp-based CBD oil products. Ananda Professional, Charlottes Web and Bremo Hemp Oil are all trusted brands that use strict organic growing and manufacturing processes to ensure safe, quality products. Our pharmacists are well-informed on CBD research and are available to safely advise which products are appropriate for each individual. See ad on page 9.

KULTIVATE WELLNESS

Trained and practicing in China since 1983 with extensive experience working as a doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine hospitals. Specializing in pain management, acne, psoriasis, eczema, shingles, Bell’s Palsy, allergies, infertility, menstrual problems, menopause, endometriosis, anxiety, depression, insomnia and more.

WORSLEY CLASSICAL FIVE-ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

13140 Midlothian Turnpike 804-464-2238 KultivateWellness.com @KultivateWellness Kultivate Wellness brings you the area’s first dedicated Hemp, CBD and Wellness boutique with 20 years of industry knowledge! Offering CBD products, hemp products, herbs, local CBD honey, teas, wellness classes, yoga therapy, crystals, workshops, lectures, films, food demos and more. See ad on page 7.

Floyd M. Herdrich, M.Ac., L.Ac., MAP™ 804-698-0225 WorsleyInstitute.org

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Serving RVA and Virginia since 1999 with four locations and an online store. Offering CBD oils, edibles, syrups, balms, cartridges, crumbles, hemp flowers and more. Products for pets, too.

RX3 COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

12230 Ironbridge Rd, Ste C, Chester 11934 W Broad St, Henrico Ph: 804-717-5000, Fax: 804-717-8300 Rx3Pharmacy.com RX3, Virginia’s First Nationally Accredited Compounding Pharmacy, offers physician-recommended, professional quality CBD products grown in the USA with verified certificates of analysis. Oil tinctures, gummies, topical balms, nighttime PM versions, full spectrum, broad spectrum, THC-free products - all available without a prescription. Trust the experts at RX3. See ad on page 13.

SOUTH RIVER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447 SouthRiverRx.com

We offer full-spectrum, professional-grade cannabinoid oil from Ananda Professional. Our research has lead us to this pure line of CBD due to their ongoing third-party purity/potency testing, being grown and manufactured in the USA (Kentucky) and their “From Farm to Pharmacy” commitment. Our pharmacists recommend these full-spectrum cannabinoid oils that are available without a prescription.

Chiropractor ARIYA FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Six locations in the Richmond area 804-526-7125 AriyaFamilyChiropractic.com

Family Practice Acupuncture, since 1985, now in Ginter Park. Complementary & Alternative treatment for medical conditions: overriding emphasis on Wellness, Body-MindSpirit and quality of life. See ad on page 25.

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Richmond, Midlo, Short Pump, VCU 804-447-7995 KultureVA.com

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Ariya Family Chiropractic Center provides a natural path to wellness through chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage therapy. We take pride in the peaceful, nurturing environment we create to provide excellent care and outstanding service. See ad on page 7 and 23.

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Serves as your local green pages — a handy reference tool to use when searching for businesses, practitioners, products and services to help you live a happier, healthier, more balanced life. MONTPELIER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Theresa Neiss, DC 17212 Mountain Road, Montpelier 804-883-3000 MontpelierChiro.com Offering chiropractic, nutritional healing, functional movement and massage. We are honored to offer a caring environment for healing, helping you to meet your health and wellness goals.

Coaching/ Spiritual Counseling SPIRITUAL COUNSELING/SACRED SERVICES AND RITUALS

Rev. Dr. Cathie Stivers 804-908-7456 IndigenousSoulRevival.com

Ordained Unitarian Universalist minister with PhD in Health Education offers guidance to adults on soul/inner-work journeys seeking spiritual growth, through 1-1 spiritual direction, ritual, and teaching/ facilitating small groups. 30+ years combined experience in ministry, chaplaincy and teaching.

Dentistry DR. OLIVIA I. HART, DDS, ND

10446 Ridgefield Pkwy Near Short Pump 804-740-4485 RichmondFamilyDentistry.com

Accreditation with the International Academy of Oral Medical Toxicology. Member of International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAMOT), Board Certified in Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine. Certified provider of Oral Cancer screening with Velscope. Mercury-free dental practice. Family and cosmetic dentistry. Sedation dentistry-certified practice. Teeth whitening. Invisalign braces. See ad on page 2.

Education THE LOTUS SCHOOL OF INTEGRATED PROFESSIONS

10960 Three Chopt Road, Ste A Richmond, VA 23233 804-290- 0980 Lotus@LotusVA.com

The Lotus School offers training in Acupuncture, Massage, Esthetics, and Master Esthetics. Certificate to operate issued by SCHEV and accredited by ACCSC. Student clinics for all of our programs are located at the school. See ad on page 5.

Energy Healing HEALING CREATIONS

Emily Pels, BFA, CHTP, RScP, RoHun Doctor 804-740-0509, West End Richmond EPels@aol.com EmilyPels.com

Essential Oils LISA CUSANO

dōTERRA Wellness Advocate, 212455 804-296-9284 MyDoTerra.com/LisaCusano Facebook.com/EssentiallyWellRVA Looking for alternatives? Find out why dōTERRA is committed to sharing the life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils and essential oil-enhanced wellness products with the world. Join the vibrant community of Wellness Advocates in the Greater Richmond area as we learn together. Weekly classes offered on all aspects of use. See ad on page 15.

Farm/CSA AGRIBERRY FARM & CSA

6289 River Road Hanover, VA 23069 Agriberry.com 804-537-0448

Working together to help you to remember what an awesome gift you are to this world. Experience a powerful healing restoring Joy, Balance, Harmony, Pain Release. Offering Healing Touch, Energy Medicine, RoHun, Crystal Healing, Past Life Regression, Soul Portraits, Distance Healing Sessions.

Join our 2021 CSA program and eat healthier with a weekly box of nutritious, delicious berries & seasonal fruit from area family farms. Visit our weekly markets and enjoy a variety of farm-made fruit snacks and pantry items. See ad on page 27.

WELL INTO LIFE

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Carey Phillips, LMT, EEMCP, NCTMB 3001 Hungary Spring Rd, Ste C 804-205-6531, West End WellIntoLife.com Intuitive and integrative bodywork. Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, Structural Integration and massage therapies. Bringing balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Empowering individuals to live more vibrant lives! See ad on page 15.

FARM TO FAMILY CSA

Offering an all-local, four-season diet of naturally grown/raised vegetables, fruits, dairy and meats since 2009. We are a veteran-owned business supporting local farmers. Ask about military discounts. Quick and easy sign-ups online. Home delivery or pick-up available. Support local! Eat at home! Sign up today!

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Functional Medicine BLISSFUL HEART, PLLC

Jacqueline Boone, AGACNP-BC, INHC, CLS Integrative & Functional Medicine NP 124 Buford Rd, Richmond 804-505-3010 BlissfulHeartCenter.com Board-certified Nurse Practitioner and Health Coach, Jacqueline Boone, focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality care to help busy women reclaim their health. Offering virtual and in-office comprehensive visits, on site blood draws, specialty lab testing, health coaching, and Holistic Pelvic Care™. Free 45-min consultations can be booked online.

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13140 Midlothian Turnpike 804-464-2238 @KultivateWellness

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Kultivate Wellness brings you the area’s first dedicated hemp and wellness boutique! Offering wellness classes, yoga, yoga therapy, CBD oil, hemp products, herbs, local honey, tea, crystals, workshops, lectures, films and more. See ad on page 7.

BHRT is a safe treatment that helps restore the natural balance of hormones within the body for regained vitality and improved quality of life. If you are suffering from negative effects of fluctuating or decreasing hormones, call to learn more. See ad on page 9.

THE WELLNESS VILLAGE

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RVA HEALTH & WELLNESS

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HEALTH INSYNCS

Your Oasis of Health, we are a group of integrative practitioners under one roof, offering a holistic approach to wellness and health. Our services include therapeutic massage, acupuncture, meditation, injury prevention for young athletes, infrared heat therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement, breast thermography, hypnosis, colon hydrotherapy, psychotherapy services and esthetics.

MIDDLE PENINSULA HEALTH AND LIFE COACHING, LLC

Board-Certified Professional Applied Kinesiologist. Individualized care using functional diagnostics, gentle balancing methods, clinical nutrition, advanced therapies to solve difficult health problems or optimize your health. See ad on page 25.

Practicing for 24 years, Dr. Traylor’s approach is in-depth, interactive and holistic, with an emphasis on diagnosing the cause of neurological conditions and integrating complementary techniques and approaches to achieve health and well-being. Intrinsic to this approach is the incorporation of Reiki as both a spiritual and energy balancing practice. Through Reiki, Dr. Traylor assists patients in expanding and deepening their connection to their inner spiritual nature to enhance their neurological healing. A Reiki Master, Dr. Traylor offers Reiki training in Fairfax and Richmond. Call for an appointment or more information.

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Integrative Holistic Neurologist Reiki Master 9912 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031 703-278-0500

Sherron Marquina, DC, PAK 9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222

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Life Coach THE MAIN CHANNEL, LLC

Stephen D. Saunders, M.Ed 804-405-5216, Richmond Cecilia B. Thomas, M.Ed, M.Ht 804-432-1109, Richmond TheMainChannel.net Gain more life balance in a relaxed, strictly confidential setting. Goal and results oriented. Free 30-minute consultation. Further information available on our website.

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Massage Therapy GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico 804-741-5267 Info@GlenmoreYoga.com GlenmoreYoga.com Providing Therapeutic Massage for 30+ years. Tailored to your needs – Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Prenatal/Postpartum, Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Swedish, Sports, Chair, Couples and Infant Massage. Thai Massage, Reflexology, Healing Touch. Gift certificates available. See ad on page 25.

STILL POINT MASSAGE THERAPY, LLC

Martha B. Tyler, RN, LMT 5318 Patterson Ave, Ste E 804-350-7647 Martha@StillPointRichmond.com StillPointRichmond.com

Martha draws upon 20 years of experience as a nurse and educator to promote health and wellness through loving bodywork. Multiple modalities and flexible scheduling offered.

NAET DAVID M SCHULTZ, M.D.

15445 Pinehurst Forest Dr. Montpelier, VA 23192 804-615-3027 Med-Schultz.com

Do you suffer from migraines, interstitial cystitis, fibromyalgia or other chronic conditions? As one of the most experienced practitioners of NAET, I can help find and eliminate allergies and systemic reactions that are making you unwell. Let’s get to the root cause of your symptoms and illness in order to help your body heal and to optimize your overall health and wellness. See ad on page 3.

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Nutritional Consulting BAYLOR RICE, RPH, FIACP

South River Compounding Pharmacy 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447; SouthRiverRx.com Our expert staff offers counseling for: Ketogenic Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Stress, Pain Management, Autism, BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Sports Nutrition, Respiratory Conditions, Anti-Aging (Optimal Aging), Allergies, Skin Ailments, Auto-Immune disorders, GI issues, Chronic Disease (ie: CFS/FM, RA, MS, etc). We also offer on-going free educational health seminars addressing the issues listed above. Just go to our website to view our complete seminar schedule and register for all that are of interest or applicable to you.

Personal Growth THE INNERWORK CENTER

213 Roseneath Road 804-359-0384 InnerworkCenter.org

The Innerwork Center, a catalyst for well-being through programs that inspire curiosity, cultivate mindfulness and awaken the spirit, addresses topics ranging from movement to journaling and mediation, with free drop-in classes, regular recurring programming and retreats. See ad on page 11.

Pharmacy BAYLOR RICE, RPH, FIACP

South River Compounding Pharmacy11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447; SouthRiverRx.com Richmond area residents have chosen South River to be their preferred provider of customized medications for 20+years. A compassionate experienced staff, paired with state of the art facilities and national ACHC accreditation, make us the true specialists in BHRT, Pain Management, Upper & Lower Respiratory, Topical Anti-Infective medications, and Veterinary compounded medication for pets. In addition we offer our patients the highest quality, pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements available. We also offer an affordable, wide range of comprehensive tests designed for individuals whose health insurance does.

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RX3 COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

12230 Ironbridge Rd, Ste C, Chester 11934 W Broad St, Henrico Ph: 804-717-5000, Fax: 804-717-8300 Rx3Pharmacy.com RX3, Virginia’s First Nationally Accredited Compounding Pharmacy, has been an industry leader for 23+ years. Specialists in customized compounding, bio-identical hormones, veterinary/ equine compounding, traditional pharmacy, palliative care, professional quality supplements, CBD experts, Food Inflammation Testing, and more. See ad on page 13.

Physical Therapy RVA PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS REHAB

2620 Gaskins Road, Henrico 804-396-6753 Ramky@RVAPhysicalTherapy.com RVAPhysicalTherapy.com

RVA Physical Therapy specializes in Orthopedic, Pelvic, Sports and Aquatic Physical Therapy. Our mission is “Excellent Care, Exceptional Results”—we are committed to providing personalized solutions to get our patients back to their active lifestyles. Flexible scheduling available and most major insurances accepted. See ad on page 5 and 23.

Physician RUMKI BANERJEE, M.D., ABIHM

Family Practice and Integrative Holistic Medicine Apex-MD 5310 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen 804-273-0010 Apex-MD.com Trained and certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine. Specialties: Primary care and Chronic disease management by integrative holistic approach. Weight loss and medical nutrition counseling, skin care, IV nutrition, Ayurveda, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. See ad on back cover.

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Reflexology

MATTHEW C. LEE, M.D., RPH, MS

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Talia Moser, Reflexologist, IIR certified By appt., TMoser8@verizon.net 804-399-3353, Richmond TaliaMoser.com

Integrative approach to medicine, optimizing a realistic plan for your health/disease management. As a pharmacist, I review your medications to determine which ones are needed. Implement alternative therapies. Web visits available for established patients. See ad on page 15.

NANCY A. POWELL, M.D.

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Reflexology is a holistic healing art. Applying pressure to points on the feet and hands stimulates a healing response in glands, organs and systems, resulting in better circulation, vitality and peace. Hot stone massage with essential oil included at end renews tired feet. International Institute of Reflexology certified. Wheelchair accessible.

Tai Chi/Qigong

River’s Way Healthcare of Virginia 5500 Monument Ave, Ste T 804-379-4560 RiversWayHealthcareVA.com RiversWayVA@gmail.com

FLOYD HERDRICH, L.AC.

Offering expanded healing services in new location. Providing traditional primary care and alternative approaches to support the body’s ability to heal itself. Extensive study in the mind-body connection to achieve optimal health. Certified by the American Board of Scientific Medical Intuition.

At Battery Park Christian Church, Ginter Park. Classical-style Tai Chi Chuan, the 38-posture short form. Essential movements to strengthen/enhance health and develop spiritual practice. See ad on page 25.

DEBBIE TROXELL, RN, MSNH

Thermographer The Wellness Village 1404 Starling Dr, Richmond 804-683-7774 EleetePhysicians.com/thermography.php

RAPID TRANSFORMATIONAL THERAPIST

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Safe, non-invasive, radiationfree imaging. Preserve your breasts, heart health and much more. Live happier and healthier longer! Interpreted by Matthew Lee, MD, RPh. See ad on page 25.

I help professional women and veterans who have been traumatized release anxiety and create a positive mindset to reach their goals. Feel happier and focused. RTT combines Neurolinguistic Programming, Cognitive Based Therapy and Hypnotherapy. Results generally occur in 3 sessions, sometimes sooner. See ad on page 25.

Bone-Dry will thoroughly assess and repair any existing moisture damage that can endanger your health, including mold and fungus remediation, structural repairs and indoor air quality studies. We can then restore the health of your foundation, crawlspace and basement. Call on us for fresh air systems, sump pumps, dehumidification, encapsulation, insulation and more. See ad on page 13.

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Yoga GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

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6517 Dickens Place Richmond, VA 23230 ProjectYogaRichmond.org Info@ProjectYogaRichmond.org

25+ years teaching Integral Yoga®; 18+ years offering Teacher Training & Yoga Therapy. An educational & training center with certified teachers offering classes in a safe, noncompetitive environment with personalized attention, including Mindfulness and Raja Yoga—yoga philosophy— leading to transformative experiences and a more meaningful and peaceful life. Specialized classes and private sessions for those with physical limitations or emotional issues. Affiliated with Yogaville.

Project Yoga Richmond is a 501 (c3) nonprofit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, that makes yoga instruction accessible and affordable to practitioners of all abilities and income levels through its pay-what-you-can studio classes and community partnership programs. Project Yoga Richmond partners with local groups, agencies, schools, and community centers to provide free and/or low-cost yoga and mindfulness services throughout Greater Richmond. See ad on page 25.

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Nitya Living™ specializes in kid’s yoga programs that engage the whole child, women’s retreats, private classes, kid’s yoga camps, workshops, and teacher trainings. Check NityaLiving. com for upcoming events and special offers.

Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Director & Main Trainer 804-342-1061 YogaHelps.com Training since 1999. Faculty from RVA & Yogaville. 6-month weekly course, Yoga Immersion Retreat, daily Soulwork to deepen spiritual practice & self-discovery, indepth Sutra study w/application to daily life. Opportunity to serve & heal. Limit 12 students.

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