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

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A Conversation with Dr. Dean Ornish on Lifestyle Changes that Foster Well-Being

by April Thompson

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10 FOODS THAT

FIGHT PAIN A Tasty, Colorful Banquet

by Michelle Schoffro Cook

12 HONORING OUR LIFE FORCE

Energy Medicine Helps Restore Balance and Harmony

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by Linda Sechris

18 FIVE STEPS TO

BETTER HEALTH How Integrative Medicine

Can Make Health Care Simpler, More Effective and More Affordable

by Marco Visscher, Ursula Sautter and Carmel Wroth

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22 RAISING HEALTHY EATERS

How to Train Children’s Palates from the Cradle On

by Jeannette Bessinger and Tracee Yablon Brenner

26 EXERCISE NOW!

Stick-With-It Tips Keep Your New Year’s Resolution Going

by Gretchen Rubin

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ealth and Wellness is the theme for this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings magazine. “Health and Wellness.” Those three words have become rather ubiquitous in our popular culture lately, haven’t they? We hear it on the news, on talk shows, in advertising products and services, on the internet, and gracing the covers of countless magazines, this one included. Do we see it and hear about ideas under this Health and Wellness umbrella so much that we have stopped listening? What does Health and Wellness mean for you? Should it mean the same for everyone?

Or, like spirituality, does each person set their own course, determining what interests them or works for their own body and their lives?

I do not mean to get all philosophical on you, but when I was reflecting on what I wanted to share with you this month, I realized that just stating “Health and Wellness” could mean so many different things to different people. I particularly wanted to bring to your attention, that maybe some of us are turning a deaf ear to the constant drum of health advice. But that’s what I love about Natural Awakenings. The goal of this magazine is to provide current, relevant information on natural health, inner growth and earth-friendly living. Our health briefs and articles always site sources to not only establish trust and validity on content, but to provide a starting point for further research of a particular topic if it piques a reader’s personal interest.

How about our advertisers? I invite you to take the time and really look at what our advertisers offer. As publisher, I never accept ads just for the sake of advertising dollars. Natural Awakenings magazine is a unique publication with a specific message (on health and wellness) with a specific demographic.

If you really examine the advertisers in this publication, you will notice that they are unique and talented individuals, with expertise and passion about their particular businesses and/or modalities. More than 90% of our advertisers have advertised with us for a year or more. They know that getting their message out to readers who are interested in a better life, whether that means healthier, happier, more peaceful, more green, more successful is how Natural Awakenings magazine works for them. This is the magazine for happy and healthy readers and business people, and I feel blessed to be able to provide this service to our north Florida and southern Georgia region.

I want to bring to your attention that on page 21, we have an interesting story about one of our local massage practitioners. Sadly, the topic of “health and wellness” is definitely at the forefront of Bonnie Lindsey’s mind, but perhaps in a manner different then what we might assume. Bonnie has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). The article entitled Healing Hands, Hurting Body is to help honor Bonnie’s life and what she has contributed over the years to our wellness community, and how the focus now, is to ensure the health and wellness of her daughter Emily. Please read Bonnie’s story and consider helping her and her family in any way.

As always, those of us at Natural Awakenings magazine wish you and yours abundant blessings in this new year.

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ising Stars is coming to Tallahassee! Rising Stars is a research-based teen development series with a proven record of helping teens do better in high school, prepare for college, and increase the confidence and abilities needed to take on leadership roles. Sara Marchessault of Joyful by Design and Kaye Kendrick of Kendrick & Associates are pleased to invite the teenager in your life to join us for ten, fun-filled, upbeat, sessions guaranteed to improve their life! Watch your teen learn to set realistic goals and follow-through with them, enjoy better relationships with parents and peers, and create a realistic plan for starting and completing college.

Sessions are two Saturdays a month from January 22, 2011 – June 4, 2011. We will alternate between in-person and teleclass meetings to provide variety in learning environments for young adults, helping them prepare for the ever-changing world of work.

To register or for more information, please visit www.tinyurl.com/risingstars2011, call Sara at 850-570-0415, or call Kaye at 850-509-5927.

TEN Announces a New Venue and an Exciting Roster of Topics for 2011!

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allahassee Entrepreneurs Network (TEN), a dynamic every-other-month entrepreneurship workshop, is kicking off its third year with a new location and a business-focused agenda on Low-Cost Marketing Strategies and Business Development!

On Tuesday, January 18th, TEN will now be meeting at Tallahassee Senior Center dining room, 1400 North Monroe St., and enjoy a larger meeting area with plenty of convenient parking, good acoustics and a full kitchen to continue to accommodate home-style catering by member, Laura Williams.

Not your typical networking event, TEN began in 2009, the brain child of business coach Elizabeth Barbour and marketing mentor, Deanna Mims. The vision was to create an event, that would provide participants with a safe and supportive environment to learn networking and business skills, create collaborative business relationships, learn more about how to make the most of their business strengths – all while having fun and enjoying good food!

Deanna continued building the TEN network in 2010 to include MyersBriggs personality type indicator discovery, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and the 1st Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Networking Party in November. The January meeting will cover Marketing: The Fundamentals (introduction creation, collateral review, unique selling proposition and niche audience, building blocks). Future topics will include: Building and Broadcasting Your Brand, Low Cost Marketing, Financing, Salesmanship, and group sourcing with specific case studies, and will include panels and experts from the Tallahassee area.

TEN is a way to build relationships with an expanded circle of motivated professionals, learn new tools to market yourself and your business, and improve your communication skills, personally and professional.

For contact information “see the article on Deanna Mims on pg. 32.”

Business Coaching Group for Women Entrepreneurs Starts January

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re you ready to Shift from Tired to Inspired in 2011? Life & Business Coach Elizabeth Barbour is opening the next session of the Inspired Entrepreneur Coaching Program from January to April 2011 for women business owners in Tallahassee.

It’s a dynamic, interactive and supportive group where participants receive expert business coaching, holistic personal coaching, accountability, self care strategies, inspirational tips and abundant resources.

“I have doubled my sales in the past year since hiring Elizabeth” says local ceramic artist Julie Guyot. “I have really been able to step up my selling, networking and marketing skills after going through the coaching program.” Colby Hornsby, Senior Manager with Send Out Cards agrees “The Inspired Entrepreneur Coaching Group exceeded my expectations. There was tremendous personal growth, business development, and we established relationships that will continuously support us personally and professionally for years to come.”

A free information session will be held on Tuesday, January 4th from 4:005:00 p.m. at The Space at Feather Oaks, 6500 Miccosukee Rd. to learn more about this exciting program. During this free coaching session, you will explore your vision and your dreams, complete a 10 point assessment for your business and network with other dynamic women professionals.

Choose to become an Inspired Entrepreneur today! Learn more at www.elizabethbarbour.com or call 850-893-5211.

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A Body, Mind, and Spirit Approach to Permanent Healthy Weight Solutions

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ntegrative Healthcare Case Management Services & Consulting is offering a two-hour Healthy Weight Workshop on Sunday, January 23 to kick off a yearlong series of weekly Healthy Weight classes offered Fridays after work throughout 2011 beginning on Friday, January 28. The Healthy Weight workshop and classes integrate the latest scientific information and recommendations on healthy and permanent weight loss from the Duke University Integrative Medicine Center and other leading medical resources; an integrative health coaching model for positive, successful, behavior change based on people’s personal life vision and values; mindfulness instruction for stress management and conscious eating; and the seminal works of teachers like Geneen Roth (Recently featured on Oprah for her latest book Women, Food and God and When Food Is Food and Love is Love) and Marianne Williamson’s just published A Course In Weight Loss.

The Healthy Weight Workshop and the classes are all held at 2850 Unity Lane off Crowder Road. Bring a favorite delicious dish to a Healthy Foods Covered Dish Lunch at 12:15 – 1:15 PM that precedes the Healthy Weight Workshop on Sunday, January 23. The Workshop is 1:30 to 3:30 PM. The Healthy Weight Classes begin Friday, January 28 and will be 6:00 – 7:30 PM. The Workshop is $20.00 and the classes are $10.00 per class. No one will be turned away for lack of money. A scholarship fund will be set up for those who need financial support to participate.

For additional information go to www.integrativehealthcarecmsc.com and click on “Healthy Weight.”

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Natural Awakenings Launches Health Network All businesses are invited to apply.

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atural Awakenings Corp., whose signature Natural Awakenings magazines support sustainable, healthy living, is launching an innovative, cost-saving health network. The new Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) will allow members to obtain discounts on products and services focused on wellness and natural, healthy lifestyles.

NAN’s extensive network will encompass practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine, including chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture, body therapies and energy work, as well as health and fitness clubs, health food stores, yoga centers, bookstores, spas and vegetarian/healthy restaurants.

Members will enjoy discounts ranging from 5 to 50 percent on products and services offered through NAN providers and can choose individual or family coverage. Additional benefits include an annual Natural Awakenings subscription, a NAN Provider Directory and newsletter, access to NAN’s website and free Consultation Line, and discounts on workshops and special events.

Company founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “We rejoice that the wellness revolution is in full swing, propelled by the kind of people who read our magazines and website.

Natural Awakenings Network is our next step in helping people map out alternate routes to healthier, happier, longer lives.”

For more information on how to be a network provider call 850-590-7024.

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progress, and if the changes are enough to accomplish your goals, great; and if not, then you can do more.

THE JOY OF HEALTH

Who seems to benefit most from this approach, and to what degree?

A conversation with Dr. Dean Ornish on lifestyle changes that foster well-being

by April Thompson

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or more than 30 years, renowned medical doctor Dean Ornish has led pioneering clinical research proving that making simple changes in the way we eat and live can radically transform our health. He directed the first randomized, controlled trials demonstrating that lifestyle changes may halt or reverse the progression of even severe coronary heart disease, as well as earlystage prostate cancer. In collaboration with Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D., Ornish also showed that healthy lifestyle changes can increase telomerase, and thus lengthen telomeres, the ends of chromosomes that control how long we live.

Ornish is the founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is the author of six bestselling books, including Eat More, Weigh Less and most recently, The Spectrum.

What sparked your interest in preventive medicine?

I got interested in doing this work when I was learning how to do bypass surgery as a medical student. We’d cut people open, bypass their blocked arteries and tell them they were cured; then they‘d go home and continue to do the same things that caused the problem in the first place—smoke, overeat, drink too much, work too hard and so on.

More often than not, their bypasses would get clogged up again, and we’d cut them open again and bypass the bypass, sometimes multiple times. That became a metaphor for an incomplete approach for me. Sometimes you need to use drugs and surgery in a crisis, but ultimately, you must address the underlying cause.

What is the concept behind The Spectrum and how does it differ from other lifestyle programs?

The problem with most lifestyle-oriented health programs is that they are restrictive, all-or-nothing, fear-based approaches. If you go on a diet or exercise program, sooner or later you’re going to go off of it. Then people feel like they’ve failed; it makes it hard to maintain

Sustainable changes, on the other hand, are based on joy, pleasure and freedom. In our research, we found that the more you change your lifestyle, the more you improve and the better you feel. The better you feel, the more likely you are to continue these changes.

The Spectrum is not a diet; it’s an overall way of living. If you overindulge one day, you then eat healthier the next.

Let’s say, for example, that you want to lower your cholesterol or get your diabetes under control. You begin by making moderate changes that you choose. There’s no pushback because you set the pace. We’ll help track your

One of our most interesting research findings was that the primary determinant of improvement wasn’t how old or sick people were, it was how much they’d changed their diet and lifestyle.

The body has a remarkable capacity to heal itself if we simply stop doing what’s causing the problem. We’ve seen hundreds of thousands of patients slow or reverse the progress of life-threatening diseases when they make good changes.

Such lifestyle changes can work not only as well as drugs and surgery, but oftentimes better, and at a fraction of the cost. Plus, the side effects are all good ones.

You stress the importance of individual lifestyle changes, but what about changing our sick health care system?

We do need to look at the politics of health care and hold our leaders responsible for some of decisions that have created the mess we’re in.

For example, after 16 years of lobbying, working with Medicare and members of Congress, we learned a few months ago that Medicare is finally covering our program for reversing heart disease. It’s game changing. If Medicare covers it, all the other insurance companies will follow their lead, and we can make these sorts of programs available to people who most need them, rather than just those who can afford it.

If we change reimbursement, we change not only medical practice, but also medical education. Otherwise, I could do a thousand studies with a million patients and it would always remain on the fringes of medical practice.

For more information visit pmri.org or OrnishSpectrum.com.

April Thompson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. See AprilWrites.com

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Natural Relief for Colds and Flu

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ith cold season in full swing, it’s good to know that we don’t have to rush to the nearest drug store to get relief. Using natural remedies—many of which may already be in the house—can be just as effective. Although such steps don’t claim to cure what ails us, they can bring comfort and often shorten the duration of illness by strengthening the immune system. Here are six helpful tips:

Herbal Teas: Chamomile can help cold and flu sufferers relax and get muchneeded rest. Hot ginger tea, spiced with cinnamon and a dash of cayenne, will keep the body feeling warm when we have the chills.

Sage: Gargling regularly with sage tea disinfects the mouth; sage-based inhalations further reduce inflammation of the mucous membranes.

Garlic: Garlic is a natural antibiotic that also stimulates the immune system and wards off complications such as bronchitis.

Homeopathy: The homeopathic remedy Arsenicum album helps when one feels chilly and exhausted. Belladonna is suggested when the symptoms are sudden and intense. Bryonia alba relieves headaches, coughs and irritability and Allium cepa is good for watery discharge.

Consult a holistic practitioner to determine potency and doses.

Humidifiers: Nothing irritates sensitive nasal passages and sore throats like dry air. Add a few drops of eucalyptus food-grade essential oil to a humidifier to help open airways and clear congestion.

Moist heat compresses: When plagued by a throbbing head and difficulty in breathing through the nose, try applying warm moist compresses— perhaps with a drop of peppermint food-grade essential oil—to the cheeks and sinuses.

Sources: AssociatedContent.com, eHow.com, HolisticOnline.com, WebMD.com

Build Muscle with Weightlifting Lite

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e know that maintaining muscle mass is important to good health, especially as we age. But is it really obligatory to lift heavy weights to keep muscles in shape? Not necessarily, says a new study conducted at McMaster University, in Ontario, Can- ada, which shows that effective muscle building also can be achieved by using lighter weights and pumping until the muscles in the targeted area are fatigued.

“Rather than grunting and straining to lift heavy weights, you can grab something much lighter, but you have to lift until you can’t lift it anymore,” says Stuart Phillips, associate professor of kinesiology at the university. “We’re convinced that growing muscle means stimulating your muscle to make new muscle proteins, a process in the body that over time, accumulates into bigger muscles.” The new paradigm contradicts current gym dogma and is welcome news for those who cannot lift heavy weights or simply don’t want to.

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Why Junk Food Is Aging Here’s another reason to kick the soda habit. Research published online in the FASEB Journal (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) shows that high levels of phosphates may add more fizzle to sodas and processed foods than previously thought. New evidence shows that ingesting these accelerates signs of aging by increasing the prevalence and severity of age-related complications, such as chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular calcification and severe muscle and skin atrophy.

When the researchers fed mice with a high phosphate diet, the mammals died prematurely. Dr. M. Shawkat Razzaque extrapolated that, “Keeping the balance of phosphate in the [human] diet may be important for a healthy life and longevity,” speaking for his team at the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

This gives us all yet another reason to read food and beverage labels.

The Scent that Helps Us Sleep

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nsomnia, feelings of restlessness and irritability are widespread symptoms that negatively impact our quality of life. But there’s an alternative to sleeping pills and sedatives, say German researchers. At RuhrUniversität-Bochum, they have discovered that a nose full of jasmine scent is as effective in soothing, relieving anxiety and promoting sleep as the most commonly prescribed medications.

In their study, the researchers worked with mice that inhaled jasmine scent released into their Plexiglas cage, and then ceased all motion and sat quietly in a corner. The researchers explained that the calming scent molecules proceed from the lungs into the blood, and then are transmitted to the brain, where they affect neurons responsible for the sleep-wake cycle.

When the mice were injected with a chemical variation of jasmine, the results were similar. In working to balance neurotransmitters in the brain, the researchers suggest that the scent of jasmine acts as strongly as a range of today’s psychotropic drugs.

Remarks Bochum cell physiologist and smell researcher Hanns Hatt, “The results can also be seen as evidence of a scientific basis for aromatherapy.”

Rethinking Calcium Supplements

Mushrooms for Health

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new Agricultural Research Service study reports that mushrooms may play an important role in maintaining health. Researchers found that white button mushrooms may promote immune function by increasing production of antiviral and other proteins that are released by cells seeking to protect and repair tissue.

Source: United States Department of Agriculture

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ew research warns that calcium supplements can be associated with a 30 percent increased risk of heart attacks. The findings were consistent across trials and were independent of the age and sex of those researched, as well as the type of supplement. The researchers stress that these findings only pertain to calcium supplements, and not to higher dietary intake through calcium-rich foods.

We are healthy and green And going…..Greener!

Source: British Medical Journal, 2010

Brain Function Lessens with Obesity New research from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine confirms that being overweight adversely affects the brain function of older women in terms of their memory, reasoning and other mental skills.

The surprise is that the effect appears to be even more pronounced in women who carry excess weight around their hips, known as pear shapes, than those who carry it around their waists, called apple shapes.

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health practitioner for possible herbdrug interactions.

Turmeric Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the yellow spice commonly used in Indian curries, is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties and for suppressing pain without harmful side effects. Its main therapeutic ingredient is curcumin.

Research from institutions such as the University of California, San Diego, and Cornell University indicate that curcumin appears to be a safe, natural alternative to COX-2 inhibitor drugs.

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FIGHT PAIN A TASTY, COLORFUL BANQUET

by Michelle Schoffro Cook

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hile many foods taste great, they can also be powerful healers, naturally packaged in vibrant, multicolored disguises. Plus, these foods won’t cause the nasty, common side effects that often accompany the use of drugs. Here are some fabulous-tasting favorites that can yield extra benefits.

Cherries Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of natural products and chemistry at Michigan State University, found that tart cherry extract is 10 times more effective than aspirin at relieving inflammation.

Only two tablespoons of the concentrated juice need to be taken daily for effective results. Sweet cherries have also been found to be effective.

Other Berries Nair later found the same anti-pain compound in other berries, specifically 10

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blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.

Celery and Celery Seeds James Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy, found more than 20 anti-inflammatory compounds in celery and celery seeds, including a powerful flavonoid called apigenin. Add celery seeds to soups, stews or as a salt substitute in many recipes.

Ginger Ginger reduces levels of pain-causing prostaglandin in the body and has been widely used in India to treat pain and inflammation. A study by Indian researchers found that when people who were suffering from muscular pain were given ginger, they all experienced improvement. New research from the University of Georgia supports these findings. If you’re taking medications, check with your www.natallahassee.com

Fatty Fish Many fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and herring contain omega-3 fatty acids that convert in the body into hormonelike substances that decrease inflammation and pain. According to research reports from arthritis specialists associated with the National Institutes of Health, omega-3 is an effective antiinflammatory agent; ingesting fish oil acts directly on the immune system by suppressing 40 to 55 percent of the release of cytokines, compounds known to destroy joints. Many other studies similarly demonstrate that eating moderate amounts of fish or taking fish oil supplements reduces pain and inflammation, particularly for arthritis sufferers.

Flax Seeds and Flax Oil Freshly ground flax seeds and coldpressed flax oil contain plentiful amounts of the omega-3 essential fatty acids. Do not cook with flax oil, however, as it then can have the opposite effect of irritating the body’s tissues and causing pain.

Raw Walnuts and Walnut Oil Raw walnuts and walnut oil also contain powerful omega-3 fatty acids that fight pain and inflammation in the body.

When it comes to relieving pain, food really can be the best medicine.

Michelle Schoffro Cook is a registered nutrition consulting practitioner and doctor of natural medicine. Her latest book is The Phytozyme Cure. Learn more at DrMichelleCook.com/HealthSmartNews.

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hether we’re striving to eat healthier, spend less or listen more, we refer to our stuckness with exquisite metaphors: We say “I’m frozen, paralyzed, marooned.” We say, “I can’t get started” or “I just can’t stop.”

When we make New Year’s resolutions, we are promising to become unstuck. But only 63 percent of us manage to keep those resolutions, according to a University of Washington study. The researchers reported that 40 percent of the participants kept their resolutions on the first try; for the others, it took multiple attempts.

The passive verbs we use to describe being stuck infer that it isn’t our fault. The hardest bit is admitting that our own choices got us here and keep us here. Sure, accidents occur—but humans are uncannily skilled at affixing balls and chains to our own ankles and swan-diving into quicksand.

Becoming unstuck means first accepting a harsh truth: that we’re lazy, scared and/or strangers to our true selves. Laziness often comes disguised as denial or avoidance.

Reforming means making a change, and change is strenuous. So, try this: Think of becoming unstuck as a new sport or exercise you want to learn. Think of your weak, sore spots as muscles—mental, spiritual or financial ones—and find safe, small ways to “exercise” them gradually. Like any form of fitness, this takes more than one muscle and more than one day. Move ahead gently and keep track of progress.

Change means the terrors of risk and exposure, trading the familiar for potential failure. So, try this: Think of

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becoming unstuck as moving to a nonEnglish-speaking country. How would you prepare—or help a friend prepare— for that? By calmly researching the destination before making the leap: Learn its language. Study its maps. Reach out to kind folks who already live there. Have coping strategies in place to deal with issues that will inevitably come up.

Change means facing our own limitations; our own breadth. Can we change? Yes, but how much? The answer requires clear-sighted selfknowledge and crucial honesty. So, try this: Imagine the contest American Idol, with a twist; make it about the desired change. Then, imagine yourself as both contestant and judge. Give constructive criticism—and gracefully take it.

Clinical Psychologist and study researcher Elizabeth Miller, Ph.D., concludes: “The keys to making a successful resolution are a person’s confidence that he or she can make the behavior change, and the commitment to making that change.”

Remember: We do get to try again and can make behavior changes throughout the year, not only at New Year’s.

Anneli Rufus is the author of Stuck: Why We Can’t (or Won’t) Move On (AnneliRufus.com).

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ENERGY MEDICINE HELPS RESTORE BALANCE AND HARMONY

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n William James’ famous hypothesis, “A new idea is first condemned as ridiculous, and then dismissed as trivial, until finally, it becomes what everybody knows.” In the field of energy medicine, the experiences of pioneers such as medical intuitives Caroline Myss and Donna Eden, natural healer Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat and Doctor of Chiropractic Eric Pearl validate James’ postulate.

Initially disregarded by allopathic medicine, the energy medicine these healers practice operates on the belief that changes in the “life force” of the body can affect human health and heal12

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ing. They maintain that applying this energetic perspective allows them to clinically assess and treat what they refer to as the body’s electromagnetic fields, in order to achieve a healthy balance in the body’s overall energy system.

The modality has to do with energy pathways, or meridians, that run through our organs and muscles. The idea is to uncover the root causes of imbalances and harmonize them at an energetic level before they completely solidify in the physical body and manifest as an illness. Such imbalances may be brought on by, for example, such things as emotional stress and physical trauma. www.natallahassee.com

As recently as 1990, the idea of using any form of energy medicine, such as acupuncture, Reiki, Touch for Health or the services of a medical intuitive in a hospital setting would have been considered preposterous. Today, however, more medical institutions are combining these types of treatment with traditional allopathic medicine.

For example, Children’s Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, a research-oriented emblem of Western medicine, now employs a Healing Touch therapist.

The hospital, which perennially ranks among America’s premier hospitals, is the principal pediatric teaching hospital for Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a leading U.S. cardiovascular surgeon, was the first to include a Reiki practitioner in his department at Columbia University Medical Center, in New York City. The New York Times reports that Oz allows the use of Reiki during open-heart surgeries and heart transplant operations.

More Insight Medical intuitives say they can recognize problems in the flow of the body’s energies and are able to accurately predict the kinds of physical problems that are likely to emerge before any symptoms are detected. Eden, who has had a lifelong ability to make health assessments that are confirmed by medical tests, can look at an individual’s body and see and feel where the energies are not flowing, out of balance or not in harmony, then works to correct the problem.

“I was 22 before I discovered that everyone didn’t make their decisions after first seeing and sensing energy,” says Eden.

Carolle Jean-Murat, a California licensed obstetrician and gynecologist who now practices as a medical intuitive and healer, left her 30-year allopathic practice to focus on natural healing. Today, the native of Haiti specializes in helping women restore their mental, physical and spiritual health.

“I am a healer who has the capacity to

see, feel and hear whatever a client is going through, because I see them as a whole: energy, body, mind, soul and emotions,” says Jean-Murat.

Dr. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, demystifies the healing process. He teaches others (75,000 and counting) how to activate and use what he refers to as an all-inclusive spectrum of healing frequencies.

“Reconnection teaches people how to transcend the ego and its judgment, and reach a state of nonjudgment observation,” explains Pearl.

“Many of them describe their experience simply as an internal activation of an advanced level of consciousness, in which awareness allows the perception of a multi-dimensional universe.”

Pearl posits that as part of our growth as human beings, “We not only discover that we have become more, we understand that we can’t stand in fear, lack and limitation, and we can only offer ourselves as a vessel for healing for ourselves and others when we reside in oneness and love.” Pearl believes that it is part of everyone’s life journey to discover that they are an empty vessel, born to be filled with Spirit. By letting go of beliefs that block our ability to deeply understand this, we can harmonically converge with the lives of others at the level where we are all energy, as physics indicates.

These practitioners agree that, while we all have some subtle sense of an animating force within us that is pure energy, we often ignore it. We go about our daily lives using this life force to perform our activities until it becomes depleted and illness manifests in a physical or emotional imbalance. While professional energy medicine practitioners are specifically trained to sense and honor the body’s animating life force and recognize its excesses and deficiencies, they also believe that we can all learn how to work with this important facet of our being. It is our birthright to realize balance and harmony, and we can do this by learning to re-establish a healthy flow of communication within the body’s subtle energy system.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Vital Signs

Lifetime Educational Achievement is Up Worldwide Worldwatch Institute reports that people all over the world are completing more years of schooling than ever before, according to the latest data out of Austria. Just over 3 billion, or 61 percent of the global population 15 years or older, had finished at least some secondary schooling during their lifetime as of 2010. That’s up from 36 percent in 1970 and 50 percent in 1990, and includes those who went on to even higher education. Having advanced to secondary school or beyond indicates that individuals are better prepared for the future.

Monarch Butterfly Behavior Hints of Self-Medication

Sources: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and Vienna Institute of Demography

Survey Says

Most Scientists Don’t See Science and Spirituality at Odds Research for a new book, Science vs. Religion: What Scientists Really Think, reports that a significant number of scientists from elite universities do not see much of a conflict between their work and their faith. (Those who do see such conflict tend to be atheists or agnostics.) Author Elaine Howard Ecklund, a Rice University sociologist, also learned that the younger scientists, who are more likely to be religious, feel less of a sense of conflict than their older counterparts.

While believing scientists, who comprised 70 percent of the nearly 1,500 survey participants, may feel beleaguered by their non-believing colleagues, Ecklund found that the strongly anti-religious views found among “new atheists,” such as Oxford University Biologist Richard Dawkins, are in the minority. “What religious scientists fail to realize, however, is that a significant proportion of their colleagues, [even if] not religious themselves, are open to talking and thinking about matters of faith,” she comments.

Scientists who say they are “spiritual, but not religious” range from those who find their secular spirituality in nature or teaching science, to those engaged in such practices as yoga and meditation. Ecklund writes that such spiritual entrepreneurs may help in bridging the perceived gulf between science and religion, because they see their practice of spirituality as flowing into their scientific discipline, yet they tend to avoid politicized science-religion conflicts.

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As with many species, Monarch butterflies’ bright coloring warns predators of the insects’ potential toxicity, which in many cases is true. Biologists have now discovered that female Monarchs infected with a particularly noxious parasite will choose to lay their eggs on a more toxic version of milkweed, their basic food foliage, which works to reduce pass-along parasite infection in their offspring and is harmless to the larvae.

“These experiments provide the best evidence to date that animals use medication,” says Jaap de Roode, the biologist who led the Emory University study. Some scientists theorize that animals’ practice of self-doctoring by using nature’s medicine cabinet may be more widespread than we realize.

Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us. ~ Earl Nightingale

ecobriefs Green Marketplace

Environmentally Conscious Behavior is Encouraging With more organic foods and sustainable products becoming available, it’s a bit easier to go green these days, and consumers are responding. The latest annual study by the Natural Marketing Institute finds that we are increasingly taking bags with us to the store, avoiding brands that don’t reflect our values and making better transportation choices, including carpooling and using public transit.

Green Rollout

Reliable Source

Americans Trust Scientists for Information on Global Warming A national study of what Americans know about the causes and effects of global warming, along with potential solutions, reveals a general acknowledgement of our limited understanding. According to the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication, only 10 percent believe they are “very well informed,” while 75 percent say they would like to know more about the issue. Likewise, 75 percent want America’s schools to teach our children about climate change, while 68 percent would welcome a national program to make us all better informed.

Overall, 63 percent of the Americans surveyed believe that global warming is occurring, but only about half of our citizens make the connection between human activities and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Just 25 percent have ever heard of ocean acidification. Meanwhile, a large majority incorrectly thinks that global warming is somehow related to the hole in the ozone layer and that banning aerosol spray cans and stopping rockets from punching holes in the ozone blanket are viable solutions to the problem.

Gigantic Grid

Global Benefits of World’s Largest Public Computing Project A recent big idea has IBM’s World Community Grid tapping into the computing power of millions of linked personal computers to help solve the global water crisis. Scientists from China, Brazil and the United States will make use of formerly idle processing capacity among volunteered PCs to develop water filtering technology, clean up polluted waterways and find treatments for water-related diseases.

While the idea of aggregating thousands of individual computers to create a virtual supercomputer to process data is not new, Grist.org reports that it’s the first time the approach has been used to tackle one of the planet’s bigger environmental problems.

To do that, the scientists need to run millions of computer simulations as part of their Computing for Clean Water project. “They believe they can collapse tens or even hundreds of years of trial and error into mere months,” says spokesperson Ari Fishkind.

To join the Clean Water or Clean Energy projects, download the software at WorldCommunityGrid.org.

2011 Launches Electric Rental Cars Enterprise Rent-A-Car leads the competition in rolling out the first round of rental electric vehicles this month in eight markets supported by charging stations. Customers can initially rent these gas-free vehicles in Los Angeles, Knoxville, Nashville, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Oregon, and Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

The cars can be charged using a standard 110-volt home outlet or a 220-volt or 480-volt commercial charging station. Most EVs can travel about 100 miles on a single charge, accommodating the travel habits of the typical commuter that averages 30 to 40 miles a day.

“With airport and neighborhood locations within 15 miles of 90 percent of the U.S. population, [we can] test the market viability of new alternative fuel technologies like the electric vehicle with daily commuters nationwide,” says Lee Broughton, director of sustainability for Enterprise Holdings, operator of the Enterprise, Alamo and National brands. The company already manages the world’s largest fleet of fuelefficient vehicles, including nearly 7,000 gas/electric hybrid vehicles.

Additional corporate sustainability initiatives include Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels’ research into biofuels aimed to reduce both energy use and energy cost by 20 percent over the next five years.

For more, visit KeysToGreen.com.

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ecotip Retail Solutions

Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle Plastic Bags Studies tell us that plastic grocery bags consume less energy to produce, transport and recycle than paper grocery sacks. The problem is that the vast majority of them do not get recycled.

This modern “urban tumbleweed” clogs our gutters, kills wildlife and makes the world less beautiful. Worldwatch Institute estimates that the United States throws away 100 billion plastic shopping bags every year. Here are 24 ways to prevent that. n Bring reusable totes and plastic bags to stores. n Go through the self-checkout to add more items to each bag. n Put items in a purse or briefcase or carry them out. n Use a plastic grocery bag to clean up behind the dog and scoop out the litter box. n Donate bags to a local dog park and animal shelter. n Wrap homemade bread in a clean, plastic grocery bag to keep it fresh. n Reuse plastic bags to pack lunches. n Line a cutting board for easy cleanup of messy jobs; collect vegetable shavings. n Use a clean bag as a non-stick surface for rolling out dough. n Substitute twisted bags for rope or plastic zip ties. n Use plastic bags as packing material, instead of Styrofoam packing peanuts. n Line paint trays with plastic bags before pouring in paint for easy cleanup. n Keep bags in the trunk of the car for emergencies. n Reuse plastic grocery bags as camping trip garbage bags. n Pick up bags at the park or along the road to collect garbage and recyclable litter. n Keep plastic grocery bags in the diaper bag. n Donate bags to local libraries, thrift stores and daycare centers. n For travel, wrap a plastic bag around the toiletry bag to contain spills. n Tie bags around both feet to keep shoes clean when traversing a muddy area. n Protect work surfaces with plastic bags when doing messy crafts. n Make recycled fabric tubes stuffed with plastic bags to block drafts and

save energy. n Cut the bags into loops and knot them together into plastic “yarn,” to make braided rugs, woven baskets and crocheted bags. n Fuse plastic bags together to create plastic fabric. n Support companies that use recycled plastic, from makers of handmade African crafts to designer chairs and composite decking.

Source: Adapted from RusticGirls.com

Reusable totes can be an environmental boon, vastly reducing the number of disposable bags that wind up in landfills.

If each bag is used twice a week, five reusable bags can replace 520 bags a year.

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A GREENER WAY TO DRY CLEAN New Eco-Friendly Methods Help the Planet

by Brita Belli

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t makes no sense. First, there are the harsh chemicals used to clean the clothes. Most facilities continue to use PERC (short for percholorethylene), a suspected carcinogen that is released in cleaners’ airborne emissions, from where it can eventually contaminate soil and groundwater. With as many as 35,000 dry cleaning facilities nationwide, this poses a major public health and environmental concern.

Additional commonly used drycleaning chemicals with toxic repercussions include petroleum-based solvents like Pure Dry, EcoSolve, and GreenEarth, a silicone-based solvent that breaks down into sand, water and carbon dioxide.

Beyond the chemicals, standard dry-cleaning practices come with lots of built-in waste; the most obvious being the ubiquitous plastic garment covers and disposable hangers.

A New Era Aware of their planet-harming public image, dry cleaners, many of which are small, family-owned businesses, have set out to reinvent themselves in recent years. Unfortunately,

sometimes this involves little more than adding the word “organic” or “green” to a company’s name.

To be clear, customers must inquire whether or not a particular cleaner uses PERC or one of the other harmful chemicals to determine if a greensounding name has merit.

The good news is that more dry cleaners across the country are actually shifting to alternative cleaning methods that leave less impact o n the environment. A new certification agency called the Green Cleaners Council (GCC) is helping to lend weight to a cleaner’s green claims.

Fresh Technologies One alternative to traditional drycleaning, known as CO2 cleaning, uses liquid carbon dioxide—the type used to carbonate soda—as its active solvent, mixed with dry cleaning detergent.

During the cleaning process, the excess CO2 released is captured and reused.

Even better, an Environmental Protection Agency-approved wet cleaning method uses water and “environmentally preferable detergents” to safely clean delicate clothes, and emits no air pollution, nor does it leave hazardous waste behind. The only negative environmental impact with this approach is the use of additional water.

The EPA estimates that 10 percent of the industry has shifted to wet cleaning, a number that’s on the rise.

Intriguingly, all cleaners have the capacity to wet clean at least some items using existing equipment, the agency reports, and some 3,000 establishments are likely offering some degree of wet cleaning (based on equipment sales).

Ann Hargrove has the distinction of operating the first wet cleaning busi-

ness in the United States. Today, she is a member of the GCC, providing the environmental certification the industry has lacked. Much like other green standards groups, the council rates dry cleaners based on a long list of environmental attributes. After verifying claims, the council awards cleaners between one and five leaves, based on their green credibility.

“The nice part about what we’re doing,” says Hargrove, “is that once cleaners fill out the form, we give them their ratings and give them an itemized list: ‘Here are some things you can do….’”

She says no cleaner can earn a fiveleaf rating while using PERC, but adds that new equipment is expensive and smaller steps deserve recognition, too.

The GCC website offers a state-by-state listing of its certified green cleaners—yet many states still have none listed. The EPA provides another, more comprehensive, greener cleaners guide, which lists CO2 cleaners and wet cleaners by state.

A Florida-based company, Sudsies, exemplifies the kind of entrepreneurs who have taken up the green cleaning challenge. It has earned a four-leaf rating by offering wet cleaning and instituting a recycling program (Sudsies.com).

“We use plastic hangers made from recycled plastic that can also be recycled,” says Sudsies CEO Jason Loeb. The company also has reduced paper and plastic bag use and prints its brochures on recycled paper.

With the economy down, Loeb says it’s a tough time for the industry to take major green steps, so incremental ones may be the order of the day. He observes, “For now, most of those with the time and money to invest in eco-friendly practices limit their investment to the use of a particular dry cleaning solvent, rather than moving to evaluate all areas of their environmental impact.”

The Green Cleaners Council’s mission to evaluate more cleaners should spark more widespread interest while helping customers to readily differentiate the green-in-name-only cleaners from those committed to cleaning clothes in a whole new way. It’s up to us to create demand.

Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine.

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Five Steps to

Better Health How integrative medicine can make health care simpler, more effective and more affordable.

by Marco Visscher, Ursula Sautter and Carmel Wroth

Suffering from headaches and depression? Don’t let a doctor put you on drugs; instead, look for the underlying causes. High cholesterol? Try the Mediterranean diet, with a glass of organic red wine a day. The best way to win the war on cancer? Eat healthy, exercise and develop company, at the center of attention, and it puts the an active social life. An increasing number insurance focus on the sources of illness and not the symptoms. of physicians are realizing that this type Health care costs are continually rising, but people are getting any healthier. Here is a five-point prescription for of approach, geared to prevention and a not the future of health care that applies the tenets of integrative conservative use of medications and technol- medicine to make today’s health care simpler, more effective ogy, not only increases patients’ vitality, but and more affordable. saves lots of money.

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n the words of Dr. Dean Ornish, founder and chairman of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, in Sausalito, California, “It is time to change not only who is covered, but also what is covered.” There is an overemphasis, he says, on treating symptoms and on the idea that caring for our health is primarily the responsibility of medical experts, rather than of individuals themselves.

Zhaoming Chen, a neurologist and chairman of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, describes the way things currently work. “We only treat the disease after it occurs.” With figures showing that 95 cents out of every dollar spent on health care goes toward treating illness, he notes that “The best way to reduce the costs is prevention.”

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About half of all American adults have a chronic illness, according to the Partnership for Solutions, a John Hopkins University-led initiative to improve care for Americans with chronic health conditions. Ornish claims that three-quarters of the more than $2 trillion recently spent on health care in a single year went to treat these kinds of conditions, including obesity. “All of these can be not only prevented, but even reversed through diet and lifestyle intervention,” he says. “It just seems so obvious to me that this is where we should be putting our focus.”

There is a long way to go before prevention is on the national agenda. While prevention is indeed better than cure, we tend to reward those who find solutions for existing problems rather than those who ensure that those problems don’t occur. “Prevention is boring,” says Ornish. Rather, “We need to focus on living better.”

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yoga and herbal medicine that can supplement and even replace conventional methods. Such complementary treatments work to nourish, nurture and augment the body’s own defenses. One alternative healing method that’s now beginning to find its way into hospitals is acupuncture, which has been shown, among other benefits, to help relieve pain, stress and nausea during pre- and post-operative care.

Beth Israel’s Department of Integrative Medicine is bringing acupuncture into the hospital free of charge as part of a fellowship program for Chinese medicine practitioners. “The future of acupuncture is to be a part of best practices in the conventional setting,” says Arya Nielsen, a nationally board-certified acupuncture specialist who leads the proAnother way to reduce gram. “The research is just too good.”

3. Focus on Lifestyle Changes costs is to use alterna The goal is to train both acupuncThe majority of health problems and tive and complementary turists and conventional doctors in the risk factors for illnesses stem from the benefits of this technique so that it can therapies such as homechoices we make: how much time we be incorporated into Beth Israel’s best invest working, exercising and relaxing; opathy, naturopathy, yoga practices. “Even if physicians have time time spent with friends and outdoors; and herbal medicine that to read the acupuncture studies, what and whether we consistently take the really makes it gel is when they see the can supplement and even stairs or the elevator.

The Sanoviv Medical Institute, replace conventional meth- results on the patient they treat,” says Nielsen. “The proof is in practitioners in Rosarito, Mexico, is located on a ods. Such complementary working side-by-side and people being beautiful stretch of the Pacific coast, an able to experience what this therapy treatments work to nourhour south of San Diego. The recomcan do.” mended stay for most patients is two ish, nurture and augment

Chen points out that chemotherapy, weeks. While there, they learn about the body’s own defenses. surgery and radiation dramatically and experience a lifestyle based around change a patient’s life, and people need stress reduction, emotional well-being, strong support from family and friends healthy eating and exercise. Many patients come in with to adapt to these changes. Chen believes that treating cancer cancer or multiple sclerosis; others come just to detoxify should involve both conventional and alternative medicine. and clear out the accumulated effects of stress. The program “Patients also need some lifestyle changes: smoking cessaincludes dietary changes, supplements, daily exercise and a stress management plan supported by psychological counsel- tion, minimizing alcohol intake, adopting a low-fat, high-fiber diet. Besides that, because [conventional] treatment may ing and daily meditation. cause nausea and pain, patients may benefit from acupunc A 2004 study in The Lancet showed that lifestyle ture, meditation, yoga and Tai chi. This will help them cope changes—quitting smoking, healthier eating habits, moderwith pain better.” ate alcohol consumption and regular exercise—can prevent 90 percent of today’s cases of heart disease, which currently accounts for more premature deaths and higher health care 5. Treat People, Not Diseases costs than any other illness, according to Ornish.

As Nurse Béatrice Fleury pours a steaming infusion of yar “When lifestyle is offered as a treatment, it’s as effective row over a piece of cotton and then wrings it out, the aroma and often more effective than what we’re now doing, at a of the medicinal herb wafts over to the hospital bed where fraction of the cost,” says Ornish. “We pay for all these inter- Eliane Perrot is waiting for her body wrap. When the comventions that are dangerous, invasive, expensive and largely press and a hot water bottle have been gingerly applied to ineffective, and yet interventions that have been scientifically her lower back and secured by a soft cloth sash, she leans proven to reverse disease, are a simple change of lifestyle.” back with a contented sigh. The compress will help her liver Roberta Lee, a pioneer of integrative health care and primary care physician at the Beth Israel Medical Center Department of Integrative Medicine, in New York City, believes the first prescription any doctor should write should be about diet and lifestyle. “You can never lose by maximizing lifestyle management,” says Lee, pointing out that many conditions not easily diagnosed or cured in a conventional framework can be improved by dietary and lifestyle changes. “There are specific diets that promote wellness,” she says. “They reduce inflammation, [and] increase fiber, vitamins and minerals that come in the form of a lot of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.”

4. Use Alternative Therapies

Another way to reduce costs is to use alternative and complementary therapies such as homeopathy, naturopathy,

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Alternative treatments like the yarrow wrap are the order of the day at the Paracelsus Spital, in the Swiss town of Richterswil, outside of Zurich. Founded in 1994, the clinic is one of a handful of hospitals in Europe devoted to complementary healing. In addition to orthodox treatments and drugs, the conventionally schooled doctors here also use therapies and medications based on the holistic approach to medicine inspired by the anthroposophy of Waldorf education founder Rudolf Steiner.

“If you want to understand a person’s disease and support his self-healing powers, it’s of central importance to look at the human being as a whole— body, spirit and soul,” says Paracelsus Medical Director Erich Skala. “This may require more time and effort, but it’s how you treat the causes, and not just the symptoms.”

Dr. Daniel Dunphy, of the San Francisco Preventive Medical Group, believes the Paracelsus approach is what the United States needs. “You have to take time to get to know the patients and listen to their stories,” he counsels.

“I want to know their personal history, their traumas, how they do at work, what they eat and at what times of the day—and then I know what to do about their problem.”

Novelli, a professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and the former CEO of AARP.

Kenneth R. Pelletier, clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine and the University of California School of Medicine, has been putting numbers behind the arguments for integrative health. Pelletier has studied the cost-effectiveness of corporate programs to promote health and manage disease among employees.

The programs encompassed everything from subsidized gym memberships and smoking cessation classes to biometric screening and serving smaller portions in company cafeterias. Pelletier found that companies with such programs in place realized healthier, more productive workforces, fewer sick days and less staff turnover.

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He estimates that it takes, on avera health care system; it’s a age, just over three years before firms see a financial return on this kind of medical delivery system.” investment. “These reviews clearly indicate that comprehensive interventions do evidence both clinical- and costDr. Daniel Dunphy, effectiveness,” says Pelletier. “There’s San Francisco Preventive a very good payback. It makes us think Medical Group about health as an investment.”

More money, more pills and more technology don’t necessarily lead to better health. Advocates of integrative medicine generally take a “less is more” approach—less needless medications and medical procedures and more prevention and healthy The Bottom Line personal lifestyle changes can add up to big financial savings

Of course, the bottom line in the debate about health and big improvements in an individual’s quality of life. care is cost. Proponents of integrative health argue that the promotion of preventive steps such as eating healthy Marco Visscher is the managing editor of Ode, Ursula food and making positive lifestyle changes, as well as using Sautter and Carmel Wroth are contributors. Adapted from complementary methods to treat the whole person and not an article that first appeared in Ode, the magazine about just the disease, will result in “... the biggest return on investpositive change. ment this nation could ever have,” in the words of William

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HEALING HANDS, HURTING BODY A Story of Courage & Community

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s the New Year begins, it is fitting to examine the fragile and sometimes confusing Cycle of Life. Through our journey, most of us experience individuals that grace us with some form of healing, wellness or wholeness. One of those very special people now needs our help.

For more than 20 years Bonnie Lindsey with Artful Massage in Tallahassee, has used her healing hands and passionate desire to nurture each client’s mind, body and soul. She has spent decades investing her skillful knowledge of massage therapy, combined with her heartfelt spirit of healing to transform hundreds of people’s personal wellness, and ultimately lives.

“Bonnie has long been a source of healing and transformation in my life. Without her intuitive support and talent, I would not have been able to successfully deliver my first child,” said Tracey Van Hook a client of Bonnie Lindsey’s for the past 16 years.

After so many years and so many clients she has helped,

now the tables have turned.

A few months ago, Bonnie was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: ALS). As fate would have it, she has a particularly aggressive and terminal form called Progressive Bulbar Palsy. The very muscles she helped to massage every day for others are now waging war against her own body. With this disorder, the nerves that control the muscles responsible for chewing, swallowing and talking are deteriorating rapidly. As of this writing she is unable to walk on her own, has lost the use of one hand and her speech has been significantly affected. Bonnie is currently in Select Hospital in Tallahassee and is expected to be transferred to her home under Hospice care or to another facility.

While Bonnie has always led a healthy and simple life, right now all she wants is for her daughter to find herself and not fear the future.

“My biggest concern is not my fate, but for my daughter Emily,” Bonnie said. “As a single mother unable to work, I constantly worry about if Emily will be taken care of; but as long as she is, it will all be okay.”

The silver lining is that over the past few months, the clients who have learned of her situation have been gracious and generous in their prayers for hope and healing. But moving forward, Bonnie and her daughter need help with basic living and medical expenses.

“My friends have been so wonderful to me,” Lindsey said. “God’s love has reassured me that it is all in His Plan – and he will work his Divine magic.”

“Bonnie has helped many people, now it is our turn. We have been uplifted to see so many of her clients and friends who are doing what they can,” said Karol Beckowitz with the Leon County Sheriff’s Department. “Contributing to the Friends of Bonnie Lindsey fund is a great way to help Bonnie and her daughter.”

To help provide more “magic” for the family, you can contribute to the “Friends of Bonnie Lindsey” account established to help the family pay for expenses. Donations can be made through her web site or sent to Friends of Bonnie Lindsey, c/o Artful Massage – Attn. M. Marvie, 1278 Cedar Center Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

For more information, visit her Facebook page at “Friends of Bonnie Lindsey”, the web site: www.

FriendsofBonnieLindsey.com or contact Tracey Van Hook at 850-519-2488 – tracey.vanhook@comcast.net.

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RAISING HEALTHY EATERS How to Train Children’s Palates from the Cradle On

by Jeannette Bessinger and Tracee Yablon Brenner

after problems have taken hold. Parents can begin cultivating healthy eating habits in their children right from the cradle. childhood obesity that is creating a health Establishing a few key parental practices can have long-ranging benefits for the family.

The first tip is to keep a neutral attitude about food, even crisis for our kids. if it’s counterintuitive. When introducing solids to a child, it is helpful to present the foods in a relaxed, neutral way, with ccording to the Nestlé Nutrition Institute’s often no pressure to eat them. As the youngster grows, avoid labelreferenced Feeding Infant and Toddler Study (FITS), ing certain foods as good, bad or even healthy to sidestep the many U.S. children are eating a poor quality diet too response, “This is good for me? I don’t like it!” high in calories and too low in nutrition. About one in three Parents do well to remain patient. It can take up to 15 older babies and toddlers are not eating a single vegetable presentations before a child is willing to try something new, on a given day, and eating habits don’t improve as children and then several tastings before they decide they like it. get older.

It also helps to offer a variety of fla Today’s typical American diet is clearly vors from a very young age to familiarize “The first three years not working. According to a benchmark children with many dimensions of tastes of a child’s life are a and textures. Though babies initially prefer National Cancer Institute study, only 1 percent of all children between the ages of tastes above all others, as youngsters window of opportuni- sweet 2 and 19 years met all requirements of the grow, their preferences tend toward what is U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Guide ty for forming lifelong, familiar. When introduced early on to varipyramid. Sixteen percent of the children ety and consistently offered healthy whole healthy eating habits.” foods, including all the veggies, these come met none of the pyramid recommendations.

In 2010, the American Dietetic Association to comprise their preferred diet.

Dr. William Sears, author, (ADA) reported that upwards of 23 milprofessor of pediatrics at the lion U.S. children and adolescents are now Continuing Practices University of California-Irvine overweight or obese and currently at risk It’s always wise to offer food to children School of Medicine and foundfor other health problems associated with only when they are actually hungry. When er of AskDrSears.com obesity. That’s nearly one in three children. kids eat a continuous flow of simple carbohydrates, such as white crackers and sweetened cereals Early Training or even 100 percent juices, it keeps their blood sugar levels slightly elevated, which can create problems.

Nationwide efforts to address these health issues have dem Nutritionists see firsthand how such a diet prevents the onstrated that early prevention is easier than intervention

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true hunger signal from turning on fully, which in turn can cause little ones to act finicky about certain foods, especially vegetables. It can also prompt them to eat less of more nutritionally balanced foods on their plate at mealtimes.

In children who have any type of blood sugar sensitivity, the more sweet foods they eat, the more they will tend to want. If a parent wants to offer a sweet snack, include some additional fiber, protein or healthy fat to balance it, because these nutrients act as a time-release mechanism for sugars and will help to regulate a more natural appetite rhythm.

According to the ADA’s Pediatric Manual of Clinical Dietetics, vegetarian children tend to be leaner than their non-vegetarian peers; it doesn’t mean that simply eliminating meat is a recipe for obesity prevention. According to the ADA, a varied and appropriately planned vegetarian diet can meet all of a growing baby and toddler’s nutritional needs.

But it is even more crucial to keep the blood sugar levels balanced in vegetarian toddlers, because they aren’t receiving proteins from animal sources. On the plus side, young vegetarians are more likely to eat a broader range of fiber and micronutrient-rich fruits, veggies and beans.

To encourage reluctant youngsters to eat more vegetables, try roasting them, especially green produce and root veggies. Also serve a new vegetable in a way similar to one that they already like; e.g., baking homemade sweet potato fries cut in familiar shapes. Kid-size veggies like mini-broccoli trees or baby carrots have appeal. Dressing up plain veggies with dips and shakers of a mild herb, spice, Parmesan cheese, ground seeds or wheat germ adds to the fun.

Finally, encourage toddlers to help out in the kitchen by asking them to wash and sort the veggies or arrange them in a pretty way on the platter. If children are involved in preparing foods, they are more likely to eat them.

health counselors have co-authored two practical guides for families: Great Expectations: Best Food for Your Baby and Toddler and Simple Food for Busy Families.

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80 percent rule: Don’t worry too much about what your child is eating outside the home. If s/he is eating a varied diet of high quality whole foods at home 80 percent of the time, everyone’s on the right track.

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Make the connection: Help a child understand the relationship between our food supply and the natural world. Visit an organic farm or help young ones start a garden.

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The pristine pantry: Put the child in charge of what foods they actually eat at a meal while parents stay in charge of the foods available. Keep unhealthy foods out of the house.

Jeannette Lee Bessinger, an award-winning lifestyle and nutrition educator, and Tracee Yablon Brenner, a registered dietitian, founded RealFoodMoms.com. These certified

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Healthy Eating at Every Age

by Jeannette Lee Bessinger and Tracee Yablon Brenner Best Solid Foods at 6 to 9 Months

Best Foods at 9 to 12 Months

n Cooked and puréed vegetables such as carrots, green beans, green peas, pumpkin, spinach, zucchini and summer and winter squash

n Add new cooked and puréed vegetables such as beets, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and eggplant

n Cooked and puréed fruits such as applesauce, apricots, peaches, pears, prunes and raisins n Raw and mashed fruits such as avocados, bananas, melons and papayas n Soft-cooked whole grains such as iron-fortified brown rice cereal, oats and pearled barley n Protein foods such as plain full-fat yogurt or small amounts of tahini (sesame seed butter—always thin and mix seed butters with other foods to prevent choking) Note: At 6 to 7 months, choose one per day; 8 to 9 months, choose two per day, including cooked and puréed lentils and split peas and, if not allergic, egg yolk, hard cooked and mashed, or cooked into hot cereal, not more than three times a week, as well as medium, soft or silken plain tofu mashed (1 to 2 tablespoons), also not more than three times a week.

Tip: When introducing a baby to new foods, include as many vegetables as fruits to help train tiny taste buds to enjoy the bitter, sour and astringent flavors, as well as the sweet ones.

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n Add new raw and mashed fruits such as kiwi and mango n Add soft-cooked whole grains such as amaranth, millet and quinoa n Include cooked and minced whole grain pastas such as brown rice, quinoa and spelt n Add more proteins, such as ground, hormone-free beef, lamb, chicken and turkey; introduce with caution in case of allergies: mild, soft cheeses (not raw) such as cottage, ricotta, cheddar and provolone; beans such as cannellini, navy, great northern (add a small amount of kombu or epazote to cooking water to increase digestibility of beans) Tip: Baby’s pincer grip develops between 9 and 12 months, so retain small, soft pieces of food in their purées to pick out with small fingers.

Best Foods at 12 to 18 Months n Expand types of proteins to encompass fish such as wild Alaskan salmon, sardines, tilapia, cod (one serving per month to minimize ocean toxins), skipjack or chunk light canned tuna (no-sodium, no

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more than one serving per week) n Include milk and whole eggs n Add healthy fats such as small amounts of butter, ghee, coconut oil, chopped olives and coconut milk Tip: At this age youngsters feel a new adventurousness about foods, putting all manner of things into their mouths.

Take advantage of this window by offering a broad range of different food experiences.

Best Foods at 18 to 36 Months n From this point on, children can eat all types of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and other types of protein foods n Families at risk for food allergies can cautiously introduce allergenic foods such as fish, seafood, peanuts or tree nuts after 36 months, while monitoring their reception Tip: Many toddlers go through periods of finicky responses to foods. Be patient, relax and trust that over the course of a week, rather than any single meal or day, children are likely getting their basic nutritional needs met.

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Exercise

Now! Stick-With-It Tips Keep Your New Year’s Resolution Going

by Gretchen Rubin

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xercise is a key to happiness, as well as fitness, according to mounting research. Newsweek reports that people who exercise are healthier, more energetic, think more clearly, sleep better and have delayed onset of dementia. Studies by the Karolinska Institute, in Sweden, and California State University are among those that further show why exercise leads to relief from anxiety and mild depression. Researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University have also demonstrated that people who exercise perform better at work.

More, although it’s tempting to flop down on the couch when you’re feeling exhausted, exercise is actually a great way to boost energy levels, a conclusion supported by a metastudy conducted by the University of Georgia. They concluded that feeling fatigued is a reason to exercise, not a reason to skip exercise.

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be hard to adopt the habit. My idea of fun, for example, has always been to lie in bed reading, preferably while also eating a snack—but I’ve managed to keep myself exercising over the years by using these tricks on myself:

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Always exercise on Monday. This sets the psychological pattern for the week.

If at all possible, exercise first thing in the morning. As the day wears on, you’ll find more excuses to skip exercising. Get it checked off your list, first thing. It’s also a nice way to start the day; even if other things don’t get done, you’ve accomplished that.

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Never skip exercising for two days in a row. You can skip a day, but you must exercise on the next day, even if it seems to be inconvenient at that time.

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Give yourself credit for the smallest effort. One man I know said

that all he had to do was put on his running shoes and close the door behind him to get going. Many times, by promising myself I could quit 10 minutes after I’d started, I got myself to start—and then found that I didn’t want to quit, after all.

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Think about context. Examine the factors that might be discouraging you from exercising. Perhaps you are distressed about the grubby showers in your gym or recoil from running if it’s cold outside. Try alternatives.

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Exercise several times a week.

If your idea of exercise is to join games of pick-up basketball, you should be playing practically every day.

Twice a month isn’t enough.

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Find a way to exercise that doesn’t always require you to shower afterward. Each week, I really get into a challenging weight-training session, but it’s in a format that doesn’t make me sweat.

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Look for affordable ways to make exercising more pleasant or satisfying. Could you upgrade to a nicer

or more convenient gym, buy yourself a new iPod or pedometer, or work with a trainer? Exercise is a high life priority, so these are worthwhile ways to spend some money if they help get you moving.

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Think of exercise as part of your essential preparation. It readies you for times when you want to be in especially fine form—whether in performance (to be sharp for an important presentation), appearance (to look good for a wedding or another formal occasion) or mood (to deal with a stressful situation).

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Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Don’t decide it’s only worth exercising if you can run five miles or if you can bike for an hour. A woman I know scorns exercise unless she’s training for a marathon—so she never exercises. Even going for a 10-minute walk is worthwhile. Do what you can.

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Suit up. Even if you’re not sure you’re going to exercise, go ahead and put on your exercise clothes.

Pack your bag. Put the dog’s leash by

the door. Get prepared. If you’re ready to go, you might find it easier just to go ahead and exercise. Sometimes a trivial thing, like not knowing where your shoes are, gets in the way.

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Don’t kid yourself. Paying for a gym membership doesn’t mean you necessarily go to the gym. Having been in shape in high school or college doesn’t mean you’re in shape now. Saying that you don’t have time to exercise doesn’t make it true.

People often ask me, “So, if I want to be happier, what should I be doing?” and I always say, “The first thing to do is to make sure you’re getting plenty of sleep and some exercise.” It’s a stance backed up by research psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness. Good exercise is a good place to start, and makes it easier to act on other personal happiness-inducing resolutions.

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roviding pain relief for pets is important, whether they are recovering from an injury or surgery or suffering from a chronic problem. But recognizing signs of pain in animals is tricky because it’s subjective and its expression varies with each animal.

Some pets are stoic when faced with horrible injuries, while others howl over minor ailments.

Humans complain, grumble and often self-medicate to alleviate their aches. A pet may need help and be communicating, “I hurt!” if any of the following signs are evident. n Being unusually withdrawn, inactive, restless or exceptionally clingy

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n Refusing to walk stairs or not rising quickly when called n Avoiding physical contact, such as being lifted or carried n Whining, whimpering, howling or meowing constantly n Biting or continually licking a particular part of the body n Flattening ears against the head n Loss of appetite

Changes in behavior may be the only way a cat or dog will communicate its plea for relief from pain. Keep in mind that in nature, predators seek out animals that display signs of pain or injury as a preferred target, so it’s natural to hide pain as a protective measure. In the event of a trauma, illness or surgery, seek diagnosis and assistance from a trusted integrative veterinarian.

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manage pain and provide relief. Some of the most common include the following approaches.

Nutraceuticals These non-drug nutrients play a significant role in strengthening normal body tissues, repairing damaged tissues and improving efficient body metabolism.

Pet guardians may use vet-recommended nutraceuticals for up to six to eight weeks to manage low levels of pain.

Homeopathic Remedies Homeopathic remedies, sometimes referred to as homotoxicology, comprise the use of plant and animal materials to stimulate the body into action; homeopathy is often explained as, “Like heals like.” Specifically, exposure to a large amount of a toxin (e.g., poison ivy or arsenic or anthrax) would likely cause specific physical problems, but in a small, controlled dose, it may stimulate the body to heal similar problems.

We regularly apply Traumeel, manufactured by Heel, a blend of 12 homeopathic remedies for temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with bruises, sprains and injuries such as dislocations, fractures and trauma. It can also ease pain associated with inflammation and arthritis. Forms include dissolvable tablets, ointments and drops.

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) is a holistic approach that considers each being as a whole— body, mind and spirit—and takes into account both diet and environment.

For the practitioner, disease is the result of an imbalance of the body’s energy flow, which needs to be redirected, rebalanced and restored.

Herbal formulas are prepared for pets suffering from musculoskeletal injuries due to an acute trauma, like a sprain or back injury, or a chronic discomfort, such as arthritis. They are available in capsules, powders and tea pills.

In decades past, veterinarians were taught that some feeling of pain could help an injured or post-operative pet to stay quiet enough, long enough to heal. More recent studies, to the contrary, show that minimizing any pain generally aids the recovery process.

Primary source: Purina Pet Institute

In medical terms, acupuncture can assist the body to heal itself by effecting certain physiological changes, such as increasing blood circulation and relieving muscle spasms. General conditions treated by acupuncture include arthritis; back pain; muscle pain and spasms; and stroke. A simple acute problem like a sprain may require only one treatment, where more severe or chronic ailments may require multiple sessions.

Animal Chiropractic Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy, also referred to as animal chiropractic, is applied to correct common misalignments in the spine, restoring motion to the spine, as well as proper nerve and muscle function. Misalignment may be caused by trauma, overexertion or the normal wear and tear of everyday life. Proper adjustment allows the body to fully function and better heal itself. The number of adjustments required to alleviate pain varies based on the severity of the disease or injury.

Pain management requires a team effort, but the result—a pain-free pet that feels happier and healthier—is worth it.

Dr. Matthew J. Heller is a holistic veterinarian and owner of All About PetCare, in Middletown, OH. For more information, call 513-424-1626 or 866-YOURVET, or visit AllAboutPetCare.com.

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by Tony Burroughs

On the eve of 2011, thousands of individuals throughout

ing manifested. For us, the key to manifesting anything is to picture the end result the world are set to write their New Year’s intentions using from the beginning—to see it as “a done deal,” and then hold that vision in mind Tony Burroughs’ simple and effective methods for putting the until it actually appears in our three-dimenlaws of manifestation to work. Burroughs has authored nine sional world.

In order for our intentions to manifest, they must serve the highest and best good books, including The Code: Ten Intentions for a Better World of the Universe, including ourselves and and The Intenders Handbook, and he explains that intentions everyone concerned. We would never make an intention without including a “highest are considerably more positive and powerful than New Year’s good” clause, as it ensures that only those resolutions. “As Intenders, we deeply comprehend that our intentions which are truly for our highest good will manifest. All other intentions thoughts and words are constantly creating our future. There- that do not serve us or our fellow men and women will not be created. fore, we state our intentions out loud every day, framing them Intenders place tremendous value in coming together in community to make in positive and powerful words that are most apt to produce intentions with other like-minded and lighthearted people. At every opportunity, the results we desire.” we take advantage of the fact that there is strength in numbers. We create Intenders ntention statements, framed negatively, evoke the opposite Circles, in which we get together with others who align with and do not work. For example, rather than say, “I intend us and who help us to envision our intentions as already I am not sick anymore,” as Intenders, we would assert, manifested. This makes everything manifest more swiftly “I intend that I am in perfect health.” Because we haven’t and easily. In 15 years of observing Intenders Circles in acmentioned anything about sickness or disease, it cannot be tion, we have learned that it is of prime importance that we created from our statement. gather and work together in community in order to create As Intenders, we are successful at manifesting because a world where we live in peace, freedom, abundance and we add strong statements at the end of our intentions. When fulfillment. we finish stating an intention, we emphatically say, “So be it,” “So it is,” or “So it is done.” These words are powerful For more information about the Intenders of the Highest because they allow us to see our intentions as already havGood, visit Intenders.com.

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I practice love in action. I always have enough to spare and enough to share. I am available to help those who need it. I serve others.

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I am a magnificent being, awakening to my highest potential. I express myself with joy, smiling easily and laughing often. I shine my light.

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I create my ideal world by envisioning it and telling others about it. I share my vision.

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I see humanity as one. I enjoy gathering with lighthearted people regularly. When we come together, we set the stage for Great Oneness to reveal itself. We synergize.

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At networking events, I’ve actually arranged for guest speakers to talk about 30 second intros and networking for reluctant schmoozers! To succeed at TEN events, you need to step outside comfort zone, be open and know you can make genuine connections in a safe environment. It’s not as formal as some other networking events out there. TEN is very empowering and may be too intense for some, and hopefully these people will return when they’re ready. TEN events are also great for intrapreneurs, because even if you’re working for someone else, you still have something to sell and offer the community.

TEN reminds attendees that we are all organically connected, especially in a relational town like Tallahassee.

You are so engaging, warm and friendly. How do you get others to put their trust into you, when it comes to promoting their business, their pride and joy?

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Deanna Mims, Renaissance “Business” Woman

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allahassee native and “Jill-of-All-Trades” Deanna Mims, founder of MarketDone, has profiled local Fascinators in previous issues of Natural Awakenings. This time, the tables have been turned and Mims, a community staple and inspirational voice of reason, shares her secrets to success in today’s business world.

You co-craft marketing plans for entrepreneurs. How do you keep others motivated and on-track when they wish to start their own business?

Thanks! I’m open, friendly, honest and frank with my clients.

They know where they stand with me. I’m also expressive and high energy and my Web site is as well—it’s colorful and a bit whimsical, just like me. If you meet someone and they’re not their brand, it’s going to feel incongruous. It’s ironic though… about six years ago, I had a job where I was scared to speak with other local business. Look at me today: I speak for a living now because I had to in the past, and my backup extrovert auxiliary personality kicked in!

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

So much! One: Get out of your comfort zone and grow. I know, I know, it’s a cliché, but it’s true. Two: Underpromise and overdeliver—by adhering to that, I can set a more realistic time buffer. Three: Don’t take things personally; don’t own other people’s emotions. I myself have learned by doing what I do that you can’t be everywhere all the time. I have learned how to say no and delegate.

Can you tell me about your involvement with ‘Divas and Desserts?’

I’m active with many boards, and one of them is BPW, where I serve as President of the local (Tallahassee) division. BPW supports women personally, professionally and politically and There is a coaching element—and a compassion—in what I our December signature event for these last 3 years is Divas do as a consultant. I’ll give you the skills you need, but won’t and Desserts, a Holiday Marketplace with 40 vendors. Our do it all. I’ll find ways for client has to give back to the commotto this year was “Well behaved women rarely make histomunity. Even participating as a company in a Walk-a-Thon is ry,” and yes, some of our members are men. In fact, a majority giving back, it boosts company morale and shows you have of purchasing decisions are made and strongly influenced by a mission bigger than your company. As for networking, I teach others how to build relationships based on making the women, and men who are aware of this can benefit from, and learn a lot from, BPW events. Proceeds from this years Divas most of their contacts. I’ll say, ‘You know that stack of business cards you have tied with a rubber band that’s collecting and Desserts went to Chelsea House, an organization that helps women get back on their feet. dust? I will show you ways to rally those resources.’

You produce networking events for TEN—Tallahassee Entrepreneurs Network. What advice do you have for entrepreneurial newbies who attend such events, but are shy?

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You speak at some local colleges and employ student interns. What advice do you have for today’s Marketing majors and students?

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I speak at a variety of college classes at FSU (Florida State University) and other schools—something I’d like to do more of in 2011. I’ve learned that today’s students are taught theory, but not always basic skills; the real-life, hit-the-ground-running skills they need in the business world, like how to use Excel. I let students know that schooling is important, but so is experience. Education opens doors and introduces you to competition, and work experience is the make-or-break component that helps you be successful at your job. And, of course, people skills are also important. I tell students I have something to offer them, as interns: practical experience, tips, connections, and so forth. I will tell Marketing students all this, and 90 percent of them will still walk out the door after class. They won’t even stick around because they feel guilty! The 10 percent who stay, and talk with me, are the ones I hire as interns. Additionally, the students who intern for me work with me at my home, are paid for their basic skills, and learn that not every entrepreneurial environment looks like an office; or looks the same. And I always tell students to know what makes them unique in the job market; what sets them apart from everyone else. If you can’t pitch yourself, how can you pitch on behalf of clients who depend on you?

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You have some long, long days filled with client meetings, working with interns, and so forth. What do you do to unwind and relax? It’s nice to help others, but you do have to help yourself!

Actually, I was just telling my husband that in 2011 I need to incorporate more movement into my life, such as pilates and yoga. I like to kayak on the lake. I read for pleasure again—for a while I was just reading business-oriented books. I spend time with my dogs Jack and Butterscotch and can I also just say my circle of friends are beautiful, yummy and have contributed everything to my success and quality of life? I love my job and I feeling amazingly lucky to have this life, these opportunities and these friends.

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The Fast Track to

Goal Achievement *Spiritual: Support with your time, energy and money causes that you believe in. Practice your values and ethics in every part of your life. *Physical: Eat only what is good for your body, improve your physical appearance, exercise in activities that you enjoy, give up smoking, drugs or alcohol *Mental: Take classes that interest you, erase erroneous limiting mental attitudes, develop your memory - including ways to remembering names *Family: Improve relationships with parents, children and siblings, improve communication *Personal Relationships: Develop a better relationship with those closest to you, make new friends, release old toxic relationships

by Dr. Darlene Treese

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elcome to a NEW YEAR!! What will it hold for you?

Are you excited about the direction of your life and ready to see things happen? Or are you at a time of reflecting, evaluating and making new decisions? Regardless of where you are or what you have been through, this dynamic goal setting process can guide you to make this year the best of your life. How fun it is to achieve far reaching goals easily without stress or pressure.

The secret to successful goal setting is to take off all limitations and pretend that you just won the lottery - time is no problem, money is no problem, and anything is possible.

The secret to successful goal achieving is to realize it is not the job of your conscious mind to figure out how something will happen. There are thousands of ways to get to where you want to be and the “how to” will become evident once you decide where you want to be. So take pencil and paper and write down what you want in each area of your life:

*Things I Want To Do and Want To Have: Take a cruise, climb a mountain, go deep sea fishing or own a dream house or a new car *How I Want To Be: Describe your total concept of the kind of person you want to be and include how you want to feel - positive attitudes and emotional changes, experiencing joy each day no matter what is happening, feeling healthy and vibrant, being excited and enthusiastic, letting go of resentments, irritability, anger, blame, and guilt. The progress you make with feelings determines the success in all of your other goal categories.

*Career: Establish new levels of accomplishment, develop new skills, advance your career position or look into areas that really interest you

When you have decided where you want to go in each of these areas, make a small commitment of what you will do for the next two weeks as a step in that direction. Make the commitment something that you know you can keep. At the end of the two weeks, acknowledge your accomplishments and decide what you will do for the next two weeks.

If you encounter difficulty, don’t change your decision to go. Change your direction to get there. At the end of the year you will be amazed at what you have been able to accomplish and the person that you have become. Enjoy the journey!!

*Financial: Increase your streams of income, pay down debt, save money for a specific purpose, change your ideas about money and let go of old limitations.

Dr. Dar is always available to help with questions and dilemmas through office visits, email or telephone consultations.

Call her at 850-201-0073 or visit www.AskDrTreese.com.

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Saturday, January 1 New Year’s Day Collage Retreat. $69. Licia Berry will be hosting “A Balanced Life” playshop.

Start 2011 consciously…. For location and more information contact Licia at 850-661-9370 or go to her website at www.liciaberry.com.

Tuesday, January 4 Inspired Entrepreneur Coaching Program Preview Session 4:00-5:00 p.m. FREE! Join Life & Business Coach Elizabeth Barbour for an hour of coaching where you’ll be coached around your vision and your dreams, complete a 10 point checklist to assess the health of your business and network with other women entrepreneurs in Tally. You’ll also learn about the new Inspired Entrepreneur Coaching Program that begins January 11th and see if it’s a good fit to help you grow your business and shift from Tired to Inspired! The Space at Feather Oaks, 6500 Miccosukee Rd, 850-8935211, www.elizabethbarbour.com.

Law of Attraction & Relationships. 7:45-9:00 pm. FREE! Throughout 2011 the monthly Law of Attraction classes will focus on using law of attraction skills to create the quality of relationships you want. This will include your internal relationship with spirit and your own unique internal relationships with your sub-personalities, and how these internal relationships within your self show up in your external relationships. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Thursday, January 6 The Kitchen Goddess Presents: The Green Smoothie. 7:45-9:00 pm. FREE! This delicious green smoothie provides six-to-eight servings of fresh fruits and vegetables in one meal. You will feel better and be more energetic without any late-morning energy crash. People who drink green smoothies report loosing weight, balancing blood sugar (eliminating diabetes), reducing kidney stones, and much more. Jill Welch, L.M., owner of The Kitchen Goddess, is a natural foods chef and educator. For more information, visit www.thekitchengoddess.org. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop.

Friday, January 7 Downtown Nights in Thomasville. 5pm – 8pm.

The first Friday of every month, participating shops, boutiques and restaurants in Historic Downtown Thomasville stay open late with specials, refreshments and fun events! Area of Broad & Jackson Street. Contact: 229-227-7020, www.downtownthomasville.com.

Saturday, January 8 Squanto’s Garden & Wild Edible of the Month.

9:00-10:45 am. FREE! What did the Native

Americans do differently from the Europeans? The Pilgrims would never have survived without the help of Squanto and the Native Americans. Today in the U.S., we are facing the same problems with our food supply that the Pilgrims did when they first arrived. What saved the Pilgrims then, can save the world now. Through learning about the history of the Native American Squanto and the Pilgrims, you will discover healthier and tastier food and learn how to work with nature. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Monday, January 10 Eat Healthy, Live Longer. 7:45-9:00 pm. FREE! Eating healthy is not the same as eating foods you don’t like. Whole foods chef Sadiqa Williams will show you just how true that is—all you have to do is come to class. Raised on pork and pork-flavored vegetables, Sadiqa knows exactly how challenging it is to cook healthy foods with the delicious flavors you crave. Determined to prepare healthy meals, Sadiqa learned to cook family favorite foods without the unhealthy fats, sugars and salt. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop.

Tuesday, January 11 The Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss. 7:45-9:00 pm. FREE! Do you suffer from being overweight?

Do you have up and down weight loss and gain?

Do you have thyroid problems? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Patrick Smith, D.C., guarantees that if you attend this workshop, the pounds will melt away. Dr. Smith will explain why diets don’t work and why eating fat doesn’t make you fat. He will also discuss what hormone is out of control in your body and how to regain your energy and vitality. If you have tried diet after diet without success, this seminar is for you! New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Wednesday, January 12 Feeling is Healing. 7:45-9:00 pm. FREE! Nell Corry, LCSW, has been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. She uses a unique healing method developed from her years of work with addictions, post traumatic stress, trauma survivors, depression and bi-polar disorder. Nell believes that buried emotional pain is the predominant cause of most emotional discomfort and common disturbances.

Her body-centered approach is based on finding the root of the buried pain, allowing it conscious awareness and expression to be cleansed and healed.

New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-9422557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Thursday, January 13 How Beekeeping Supports Local Native Growers.

7:45-9:00 pm. FREE! Local beekeeper David Hall provides pollination services to various small farms.

He is also part of the Florida Master Beekeeper Program, and is currently the Vice-President of the local Apalachee Beekeepers Association. Join him for a discussion of: The many benefits of beekeeping. Impact of beekeeping in North Florida. Why local honey is better. How you can support your local growers. Q&A. Free honey sampling. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Saturday, January 15 Solitude in the Mountains Earlybird Registration Deadline Save $100. Craving rest? Need a Retreat?

Join Life & Business Coach Elizabeth Barbour and Yoga & Meditation Instructor Geralyn Russell March 31 – April 3, 2011 in Dahlonega , GA for 3 days and nights of yoga, meditation, journaling, collaging and a labyrinth walk at the spectacular Dahlonega Spa & Resort! Women from around the country are claiming their space to be and breathe!

Won’t you join us? Call Elizabeth 850-893-5211. www.solituderetreats.com.

Make Your Own Baby Food. 9:00-10:45 am.

FREE! As a mother of two young boys, Angela Meredith has been making baby and toddler food for the last five years. Homemade baby food is the best way to introduce your little ones to solid foods while also saving money and reducing your impact on the environment. In this seminar you will learn how to make your own baby food using organic produce and other whole foods. The best methods and tools for preparing baby food, nutritious recipes, food safety, time saving tips, and other tasty topics will be covered. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Sunday, January 16 Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage. 2:00-4:00 pm.

Join Cynthia Connolly, PhD., owner of Ladybird Organics™, as she explains and demonstrates everything you need to know to turn your kitchen scraps into valuable soil amendment, or worm compost. Worms, worm castings, plants, organic muscadine wine and grapes will be for sale. In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will be held on Sunday, January 30, same time. $10 owners, $12 non-owners. Ladybird Organic Farm, 1211 Waukeenah Hwy., Monticello, FL. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Tuesday, January 18 Diapering 101—Save $$ with Cloth Diapers.

7:45-8:45 pm. FREE! Awareness of harmful chemicals in skin care products and toys is on the rise, but dioxin, a proven cancer-causing chemical found in disposable diapers, is not as well know.

Even if you have to use disposable diapers in childcare, why not give your baby a break in the evenings and weekends by using cloth diapers? Jen Starks, owner of Ecological Babies, will explain all there is to know about using cloth diapers. Visit our website at www.ecologicalbabies.com or email us at ecologicalbabies@gmail.com for more information.

New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-9422557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

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foods educator. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Get the Life You Want with the Resources You Have. 7:45-8:45 pm. FREE! Everybody has limited resources, be it money, time, space, attention, etc., and we all have desires. Through focus, intention and much creativity, your resources can be used in the service of your desires to build an increasingly satisfying life. Jenny Druda, owner of Straighten Up, will lead this discussion and help you generate more purposeful life. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

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Thursday, January 20 Natural Ferments. 7:45-8:45 pm. FREE! Every culture has a fermented food in their cuisine, from kefir to sauerkraut. Learn more about these important foods with instructor Jill Welch, whole

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Enota.com 706-896-9966, 800-990-8869.

PRODUCTS / SERVICES Himalayan salt inhalers for sinus and breathing relief. Helps lower inflammation resulting in a healthier you! Call Sherry Simpson PT @ 877-7310.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Healing Power of Prosperity Gong & Mantra.

6:30–8:00 pm. $15 adv/$20 door. The gong is a beautiful reinforced vibration that impacts the body and its meridians by releasing blocks, reducing tension and clearing the mind. In this special Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class with Shakta Kaur of Chicago’s Kundalini Yoga in the Loop (KYL) you’ll tap into the power of not one, but two, Paiste symphonic gongs. Expect a change in feelings as the emotional energy that is tied into your body structure becomes reorganized. Then, tune into a higher level of consciousness with a mantra especially designed to jumpstart your New Year with all the abundance that you deserve. Your mind will have no defense to the sound of the gong after 90-seconds--guaranteed! All levels welcome.

Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Road, Building T, Tallahassee. Register www.shaktakaur. com or 312-922-4699.

A Healing Afternoon with Beverly Lavender. 1-4pm. $35, Limited to 12 people. To register call 850-321-4901. Location 104 W. 5 th Avenue, Tallahassee.

Saturday, January 22 Breathwalk – the technology of walking meditation. Many traditions use walking as a meditation to calm the mind, connect to nature and for healing. Breathwalk is where conscious breathing, walking, mantra and meditation are synchronized together. Combining these elements makes the overall impact greater and the results more effective. Designed as a Personal Intensive, this two-day session includes both classroom training indoors and experiencing Breathwalks outdoors. You’ll leave with 20 Breathwalks in an Illustrated Program Guide and with a closer connection to the vitality that is your birthright!

All levels welcome. Interested in becoming a Breathwalk Instructor? Then take both Part One (Jan. 22-23) and Part Two (March 19-20). Held at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Road, Building T, Tallahassee, 8 am–6 pm. Part One $250 (Parts 1 & 2 Instructor Training $750). Register at www.shaktakaur.com or 312-922-4699.

Annual Camellia Show at Thomasville Garden Center. 10am – 5pm. Presented by Thomasville Garden Clubs, Inc. 1002 S. Broad St. Contact: 229-226-5291.

Tuesday, January 25 Make Your Own Sushi. 7:45-8:45 pm. Join selftaught sushi expert Barry Courtney, as he shares his enthusiasm for the avocado roll. Students will learn how to make sushi rice and practice rolling sushi. Yes, students can and will sample their creations! $5 owners, $7 non-owners. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop.

Wednesday, January 26 Internal Cleansing in Three Easy Steps. 7:458:45 pm. FREE! Learn from Naturopathic Doctor and Master Herbalist Wendy Creel how to clean the three major systems of the body. We will discuss the various herbs used to clean and detoxify the different organ systems and the order in which to cleanse.

Wendy will discuss which diseases or imbalances may be cleared by different cleanses and how the herbs affect different organs and functions. Bring your questions for an open discussion on herbs and healing. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Thursday, January 27 Mental Health and Mindfullness. 7:45-8:45 pm.

FREE! Alana Arnold, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, has over 20 years of experience in the research and practice of several Mindfulness traditions. In this seminar, participants will learn how to utilize simple Mindfulness techniques that increase well-being and relaxation. Mindfulness is effective for alleviating stress, anxiety, anger, sadness and letting go of past experiences. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop.

Linda Eder at Thomasville Cultural Center.

8:00pm. Thomasville Entertainment Foundation presents popular recording artist, Linda Eder, performing Broadway show tunes and pop standards to newly penned originals. 600 E. Washington St. Tickets: 229-226-7404, www.tefconcerts.com.

Saturday, January 29 Children’s Day. A day filled with performances, crafts, music, dance, exhibits, information booths, games, and more. Times are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free except for a small fee for some crafts. Museum of Florida History, R. A. Gray Bldg, 500 S. Bronough St., downtown Tallahassee, 850-245-6400.

Monday, January 31 The Art of Breathing. 7:45-8:45 pm. FREE! Join Bridget Kamke, LMT, in a demonstration of breathing consciously and properly for optimum health. You will learn the physical and mental benefits of deep breathing, and experience several yogic breathing techniques to rejuvenate your body, refresh your mind and give you a deeper connection with yourself. Bridget has been practicing massage therapy and Kundalini Yoga for ten years. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop.

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ongoingcalendar SUNDAY Unity Eastside Services – 9:30am Meditation Service, 11am Celebration Service and Youth Ministry.

8551 Buck Lake Rd. 850-656-1678, www.transformingourworld.org.

Unity of Tallahassee Services – 9:30 & 11am Rev. Bill Williams. Dial-a-Thought 850-562-3766. 2850 Unity Lane, 850-562-5744, www.UnityofTallahassee.org.

Pagan Picnic and Red Hills Pagan Council Meeting – 11 am on the second Sunday of each month. Our new location is the Divine Union Spiritual Co-op, 641-B McDonnel Drive in Railroad Square. Come meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids and other Earth worshippers. Bring a potluck dish to share, plates and utensils. Come for the picnic and stay for the RHPC monthly meeting at noon.

Tallahassee Buddhist Book Discussion/Meditation Group. 1 to 2pm. Meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the Barnes N Noble Cafe in the Tallahassee Mall.

Please contact Stacey Turknett for more information stayc1977@yahoo.com or 850-656-7066.

MONDAY Brain-Body-Memory Balance. 1:30-2:30pm. Low impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Spiritual Growth/Study Group based on the Edgar Cayce readings. 7pm . Join us or let us help you start your own group. Genevieve Blazek - (850) 893-3269.

Chan/Zen Group meets at 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There are two 20-minute periods of seated meditation punctuated by short periods of either walking meditation or mindful Yoga. Each meeting concludes with a short session of question and answers. If you have no meditation experience, please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting for basic meditation instructions.

For more information see us at www.tallahasseebuddhistcommunity.org/mondayevening.shtml. Located at the Tallahassee Buddhist Community in Railroad Square -- 647 McDonnell Drive.

TUESDAY Healing Arts Alliance Meeting – 7-8:30pm 2nd Tues each month. Educational meeting open to all interested in healing arts. Email Susie@FertileCrescent.net to get meeting announcements. www. healingartsalliance.org.

Men in Unity, Meets at 11:45 am on the second Tuesday of each month at Honey-Baked Ham, on Capital Circle near Mahan Drive.

Join the Light Family for a weekly Light Circle – 7:00pm. And, plant a Light Tree to bless your home and the Beloved Mother Earth! Call 850/443-3428 for further information.

Life Exercise - 9:30–10:30am, also Thurs. Aerobics, light weights, stretching. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Purpose of Yoga at the Sanctuary – 5:50 – 7:30.

This is an ongoing intermediate class limited to 9 people. It is designed for those who wish to explore in more depth the ultimate purpose for the practice of yoga. Key elements of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita are introduced. If you are interested, please call to discuss your interest and yoga experience. JoAnna 222-0291 or email joannadevi@earthlink.net or visit our website at www.lakulishyogatallahassee.com. 2824 Par Lane, Tallahassee.

Seated NIA Yoga (Neuromuscular Intergrative Action). 11:00 am-Noon. Taught by Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga instructor. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon, also Wed & Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Tallahassee Senior Center. 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

WEDNESDAY Brain-Body- Memory Balance. 2:00-3:00 pm.

Low-impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Heritage Oaks.

891-4000.

Blood Pressure Screenings. 10am-Noon, also Tues & Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000.

Blood Glucose Screenings. 10:00 am - Noon.

Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 891-4000.

Wednesdays at the Sanctuary, 6:00-7pm. $12 per class. Simple stretches and breathing to open the body and create some inner space free from the incessant static of the mind. A time to usher in a new consciousness, steeped in peace and tranquil silence. It’s a great way to help make it smoothly through the rest of your week! Class ends with a 20 minute yoga nidra guided meditation. Suitable for all levels. JoAnna 222-0291 or email joannadevi@earthlink.net or visit our website at www. lakulishyogatallahassee.com. Location: 2824 Par Lane, Tallahassee.

Prayer and meditation with Dr. Patty Ball Thomas, L.U.T. Noon. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, admin@unity-eastside.org 656-1678.

Gentle Yoga with Geralyn Russell. 10:30-11:45 a.m. At Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road. For information, please call Geralyn Russell at 8782843 or email her at yogawithgeralyn@yahoo.com Drop-ins are welcome.

THURSDAY Life Exercise. 9:30 –10:30am (see Tues). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 891-4000.

Massage 10:00 am – Noon, offered by Jonathan Walker, LMT. 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Blood Pressure Screenings. 10am-Noon, also Tues & Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Yoga - 5:30 - 7:00pm at the Episcopal Church of the Advent. Learning to honor the very best in us…the soul...the higher self...the light within...it is called

by many names, and yet the urge to know this part of our SELVES is embedded into the very structure of our being. We will combine postures with inward focus, conscious breathing and meditative awareness to allow us to move from the periphery of our being to the center. As the process unfolds tension is released, the body relaxes, the mind calms and the light within begins to burn a little brighter! Please call 222-0291 or email joannadevi@earthlink.net with questions. Visit our website at www.lakulishyogatallahassee.com. Location: 815 Piedmont Drive, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee Pagan Meetup - Second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Come meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids and other practitioners of New-Age spirituality and religion! Make friends, share stories and exchange knowledge. For more information check out http://pagan.meetup.com/1296/ or email KrazyPagan@aol.com. Crystal Connection, 1105 Apalachee Parkway.

FRIDAY Wine Tasting - 5:30-7:30pm. FREE. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Chair Yoga: 11 a.m. – Noon, by Certified Yoga Instructors Bridget Kamke. A gentle yoga workout for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus. Tallahassee Senior Center 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Intermediate Modern Dance Classes. 6:308:00pm. The classes are ongoing and can be joined at any time. Enjoy moving to beautiful music from all over the world and develop body awareness, flexibility, strength and coordination. The location is Dance Effects Studio, 2900-2 Crescent Drive, off Capital Circle SE. For more information contact Béatrice Corbin at (850) 224-6369 or at beatricecor@gmail.com.

Devotional Chanting and Meditation- 7-9 PM on Second Friday of the month. Enrich your spiritual practice! Join Jeffji in singing easy-to-learn chants from eastern and western traditions. Donations will benefit the church. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, 656-1678.

Drumming Circle. 7-9 p.m. on Third Fridays in the Children’s House behind Unity Eastside’s main building. A willing heart, moving hands and a loving participation is all that’s needed. Some percussion instruments may be provided, but it if you have a drum, please bring it. Contact Mike Smith at msmithdrummerboy37@gmail.com for information. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, www.unity-eastside.org 656-1678.

SATURDAY Beer Tasting – 4:30-6:30pm. FREE! New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Tallahassee Farmers Market at Market Square.

8am – 5pm. Year-round. rain or shine. Early Birds get the best selection! The oldest farmers market in Tallahassee. Growers and resellers. Organic and conventionally grown. 1415 Timberlane Rd Tallahassee.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

healthy solutions, inc.

To find out how to advertise in CRG,

email TallaAdvertising@naturalawakeningsmag.com

to request our media kit.

ART Therapy

Licia Berry, Integrative Artist www.liciaberry.com licia@liciaberry.com (719) 850-1890

An artist and art educator with a passion for Jungian psychology, indigenous values, symbolism and writing (and over 25 years of professional experience), Licia blends visual image, written and spoken word, and healing and intuitive arts in original, unique art that reveal profound truths. Licia offers specialty commissioned collages for Rite of Passage, “Message from Spirit”, Birthday, Midlife, and Initiation into New Cycle (wonderful gifts!), playshops and customized Collage Retreats. With an international following on her Blog, FaceBook and Twitter, Licia’s genuine messages of self love and inner wisdom are gently affirming seekers all over the globe.

Cleaning

Tina’s Cleaning & Organizing Services 850-212-1223 Tinacleaning@hotmail.com www.HouseCleaningTallahassee.com

We offer eco-friendly cleaning of your home or office. We specialize in thorough, deep cleaning. This can include organizing your closet, kitchen or garage. We have more than 15 years experience and can provide reliable references.

coaching

Elizabeth Barbour, M.Ed. The Inspired Entrepreneur Life & Business Coach www.elizabethbarbour.com www.inspiredentrepreneur.com 850-893-5211

Ready to shift FROM TIRED TO INSPIRED in your business and life? Elizabeth helps women entrepreneurs to increase the visibility, credibility and profitability of their businesses while practicing self care at the same time! She offers group coaching, individual coaching and leads retreats around the country.

Rick Ferrall, lmt, 850-294-8069 521 E. College Ave., TLH 32301 www.healthy_solutions@comcast.net

CranioSacral Therapy addresses scoliosis, chronic fatigue and MS, infant disorders, learning disabilities, orthopedic problems, emotional difficulties, chronic neck/back pain, stress and tension related problems, TMJ, brain/spinal cord injuries, and cancer issues.

MA24604 / MM11960

FITNESS

Sweat Therapy Fitness Studios

850.222.1781 Manor@Midtown, Suites 10 & 5 1122 Thomasville Road (32303) www.SweatTherapyFitness.com

Offering a series of cutting-edge fitness classes featuring Tallahassee’s Only RealRyder® Cycle Studio; Indo-Row Classes; TRX Suspension Group Training; plus Nia - a series of unique and exhilarating cardio/yoga-style classes-all of which propel your body and soul to the next level. These workouts are flexible, spontaneous and FUN and offer special emphasis on activating the core muscles. Come and enjoy a personal training experience in a group settings.

healing

Healing Path Alice McCall

Advanced Energy Healer & Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist www.healingpath.info: 850-585-5496

I offer phone sessions, specializing in healing serious health issues and unwanted patterns. My book ‘Wellness Wisdom’ has little known information on natural health and healing; inspired by my journey with cancer. Free 15 minutes phone consultation to learn how I can help you.

healthcare Integrative Healthcare

N. Elizabeth Markovich, MSN, ARNP 850-878-4434 2016 Delta Blvd. Suite 100 Tallahasee 32308 www.IHCFL.com

We offer primary care, preventive care with a holistic approach. We use special testing with 11 outside laboratories to help find the cause of chronic illness and use a functional medicine approach (www.functionalmedicine.org). We also have hypnosis combined with acupuncture by IB Price MD, massage and cranio-sacral therapy by Angele LaGrave LMT and Nutritional Counseling by Leah Gilbert-Henderson PhD nutrition.Accept Medicare, Blue Cross, Universal, Aetna, others.

FLORIDA WELLNESS CENTER OF TALLAHASSEE 850.385.6664 2339 North Monroe Street (next to Boston Market) www.floridawellnessandrehab.com

At Florida Wellness & Rehabilitation Centers we are committed to keeping up with the latest technologies and treatments to provide our patients with the best rehabilitative experience possible. We believe in educating and encouraging our patients to take an active role in their own treatment.

holistic health

NEW GENESIS CENTER Patrice Bullock, MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner-C www.NewGenesisCenter.com 229-228-9050

A healthcare center-Functional medicine, patient-centered approach, non-drug, science-based, results oriented. Getting to the source of your health problems rather than bandaiding. Simple to complex problems. Skin care, digestive problems to the more complex health problems such as Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Chemical Sensitivity. Extraordinary results & health transformation. Functional medicine approach consults, hormone testing, detoxification, weight loss, expert skincare consult & prof. treatments, colonics, far-infrared sauna, physical therapy, massage therapy,

HYPNOSIS

DARLENE TREESE, Ph.D.

State Board Licensed 850-201-0073

Diplomate in Sports Counseling, National Institute of Sports Professionals. Past President, American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association. e-Therapy and TherapyChat/Office-Based Hypnosis and Life Coaching/Professional Seminar Training www.

AskDrTreese.com

integrative medicine

Archbold Integrative Medicine Center

John Mansberger, MD, Medical Director.

229-228-7008; 2705 E. Pinetree Blvd. #C, Thomasville, GA 31792.

A holistic team approach to a variety of medical problems. Offering acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, pain relief, natural hormone replacement, Cancer therapy, nutrition, weight control, herbal medicine, yoga and physical therapy. www.archbold.org.

photography

Ansley Studio

Ansley Simmons artist . photographer . owner 229.224.6021 • www.AnsleyStudio.com

Specializing in portraits & weddings. MFA in Photography, Arts Administration Doctoral Student, Art Museum Education Certificate Florida State University

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Physical Therapy.

Sherry Simpson, P.T.

354 Office Plaza Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-877-7310 SSimpsonpt@embarqmail.com

I have over 27 years of experience in physical therapy working with all ages and disabilities. Treatment modalities are primarily hands-on techniques and include myofacial release, craniosacral therapy, visceral techniques, muscle energy and more. Treatments also include gentle movement re-eduction. For any chronic condition as well as for general health, wellness and stress reduction.

professional SERVICES

Southeastern community blood ctr.

1-800-722-2218.

Located in Tallahassee; Marianna, FL; Thomasville & Douglas, GA. scbcinfo.org

Blood donors save lives. Is there any greater reward? Save Lives. Give Blood. M-F, 9am–6pm. (Sat. hours in Tallahassee: 9am–1pm)

Yoga

REAL ESTATE TEAM - KW Debbie Leo - 273-9306 Jennifer Stowell - 567-3223

You can have a green home or find a green home for your family’s health and future. If you’re looking to buy or sell, call Debbie Leo and Jenn Stowell!

Your Tallahassee Keller Williams agents.

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UNITY EASTSIDE

8551 Buck Lake Road, TLH, 850-656-1678 Rev. Jean Debarbieris Owen, Minister www.unity-eastside.org

Rev. Jean believes the love of God is unfolding in each person, place, Thing. Join us in Worship: Meditation Service 9:30 AM - Celebration Service 11AM; Youth Ministry 11AM, noon prayer Wed.

UNITY OF TALLAHASSEE 2850 Unity Lane, TLH, 850-562-5744, Rev. Bill Williams, Minister,

Hot Yoga Tallahassee www.HotYogaTallahassee.com

1238 Blountstown Highway (West Park Complex) You’re official Hot Yoga Studio in Tallahassee! Variations of Bikram/ Hatha yoga practiced in a heated room allowing for increased flexibility, strengthening of muscles, and full body detoxing. Class schedule and prices are available on our website. Beginners and Advanced students are encouraged to attend!

LAKULISH YOGA

www.lakulishyogatallahassee.com 850-273-1861 joannadevi@earthlink.net

Yoga is so much more than the postures we are so familiar with --- yoga is the science of the soul --- our ultimate journey! Come and explore yoga with us. We offer hatha yoga classes, chanting with Om Sweet Om, a Bhagavad Gita study group, summer yoga camp for children and periodic workshops to delve deeper into the classical 8-step path to liberation. We are dedicated to upholding the integrity of the original teachings in a loving and sacred environment.

A ministry that seeks inspiration from the teachings of Jesus and finds common ground with spiritual masters from other traditions. We invite you to join us. Sunday Services 9:30 & 11 AM. Youth Education 11 AM. Wednesday Service at Noon.

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