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s I look forward to celebrating my 50th birthday next month, I’m reflecting on how intriguing it’s been to see the ways this milestone has prompted friends to take stock of their lives, assessing what’s working and what isn’t. With menopause just around the corner, health issues seem to be at the mental forefront, along with establishing next priorities to accomplish. As Betty Friedan observed, “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity.” In her book, The Fountain of Age, Friedan beautifully illustrates how later stages in life can either be characterized by decline or filled with choices that embrace new possibilities of intimacy, purpose and fresh adventure. Spending good times with family and friends tops my own goals this year, so I’ve planned exciting trips with loved ones to Napa Valley and Tahoe, in California, and Asheville, North Carolina. These destinations have always called to me with their beautiful landscapes, lakes, vineyards, mountains warmer weather year-round; they resonate as perfect getaways. Another priority is achieving optimal wellness, which began with losing weight gained during the past 20 years. I’m happy to report that after just a few weeks committed to a natural weight loss program, geared towards balancing hormones and detoxifying the body, I am near my target. I believe that right-sizing our weight in a safe manner may be the single most important way to keep many diseases at bay. Natural Awakenings’ May issue celebrating women is full of articles from local health practitioners and national authors well-versed in natural ways to enhance health and vitality. Aligned with the magazines’ mission, Lisa Marshall offers perhaps surprising ways to enhance our life in our feature article, “Spark up Your Love Life: Natural Ways to Boost Libido.” Other articles speak to finding solutions to balance hormones, revive a sluggish thyroid, overcome insomnia, explore alternative therapies for breast cancer, use thermography to identify potential problems, reboot eating habits and gardening for health. One of the best ways to regain youthful excitement for life’s grand adventure is to create a vision board. It helps us zero in on what we really want in life. Author Jayne Morris shows us how to get started in her article, “Picture Your Future: Creating a Vision Board to Make Dreams Real.” We can make a physical board using magazines or a virtual board at DreamItAlive.com. Feel free to pick up extra copies of this May Women’s Wellness issue to share with important women in your life. Mothers, sisters, wives and children will all benefit from the tips, recipes, products and services geared towards keeping them healthy, naturally.
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It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips. Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs.
Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. ChasingGreen.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods. While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy. Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings. Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds. Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.
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ccording to a recent report in the journal Interventional Neuroradiology, dental practice and research in Europe has determined that ozone therapy can be used to slow the growth of tooth and gum infections. Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections. Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear. These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection. “Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.
Staying Active Relates to Healthy Hearing R esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of day-to-day physical activity. Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participant’s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.
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ntidepressant drug use is on the rise, particularly among women. A report released by Medco Health Solutions analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million Americans between 2001 and 2010 and found that 25 percent of women take drugs for a mental health condition. Despite a mainstream medicine notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, medications known by familiar names such as Zoloft and Prozac meant to counter symptoms of such an imbalance may instead be causing a host of known harmful side effects. “In six decades, not a single study has proven that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance,” asserts Dr. Kelly Brogan, an integrative physician, women’s health advocate and pioneer in holistic psychiatry. A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in 2014 reviewed 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in adults with symptoms of depression. The researchers from Aarhus University, in Denmark, found that treating inflammation in patients helped decrease their symptoms. Brogan asserts that this approach is the best way to treat depression in women, advocating the use of a holistic anti-inflammation strategy instead of NSAIDs or antidepressants. “A more effective, drug-free approach is to recruit basic lifestyle changes that kick-start the body’s self-healing mechanisms, helping to curtail the symptoms of depression,” she claims. Her suggestions include dietary modification; simple breathing and meditation techniques; minimizing exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that include common over-the-counter drugs; sufficient sleep and exercise. “Medical literature has emphasized the role of inflammation in mental illness for more than 20 years, so if you think a chemical pill can save, cure or correct you, think again,” says Brogan. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem.” For more information, visit KellyBroganMD.com. 12
Thai Yoga Massage for Modern Times
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omaVeda Thai Yoga massage therapy is an ancient holistic healing therapy that evolved more than 2,000 years ago in Thailand. It facilitates a harmonious state of well-being by combining elements of acupressure, energy balancing and assisted yoga postures, as well as mindfulness, gentle rocking, deep slow stretching and rhythmic compression to create a unique healing environment. Assisted yoga can help people with limited mobility move in ways that they would normally have difficulty with. A full-body Thai session can be a powerful mind/body experience offering enhanced physical mobility as well as increased mental well-being. Many people find Thai yoga expands their ideas of what healing massage therapy can be. They find it to be nurturing, calming, and enlivening. It can help stimulate the natural flow of life energy, and lead clients to feel and maintain a general improve sense of wellness. These healing practices often present opportunities for participants to learn a balanced way of living with nature that comes from within. Relaxed, deep breathing helps to bring about proper balance and a peaceful state of mind. The practice of By incorporating Buddhist principles of mindfulness (breath awareness) and loving kindness (focused compassion), Thai yoga massage is also a spiritual discipline. The benefits of all these techniques, when shared by practitioner and client, help to bring the treatment session to a focused and profound level. By stimulating and channeling the flow of healing energy throughout the body, Thai Yoga Massage can help open blocked energy areas to facilitate balance and wellbeing. It helps release stress and tension and deepens awareness of mind, body and spirit. Tisa Powell, owner of The Love, Light and Laughter Studio in Anderson Township is a SomaVeda Thai Yoga certified practitioner. She is offering a 50% discount special during May. Purchase one Thai Yoga massage session at regular price and get the second at one-half price. SomaVeda Thai Yoga massage can be very beneficial for those struggling with fibromyalgia, arthritis, and other painful chronic conditions. The combination of massage, the calming ambiance of the studio and its relaxing aromas, all combine to foster a feeling of loving kindness while addressing issues of pain and suffering. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 513-482-0907, email TisaPowell@gmail.com or visit LoveLightLaughterHealing.com. See ad, page 26.
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or many people, the act of gardening satisfies several needs—including appreciating, harvesting, and enjoying the fruits of one’s own labor. The fresh air and physical exertion also helps improve physiological health. Gardening can improve cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, coordination and balance, as well as reduce stress and improve confidence and focus. A garden-focused wellness program can improve health while producing nutrient-dense crops, an attractive landscape and environmental benefits. Gardening tasks recruit all the major muscle groups: legs, buttocks, arms, shoulders, neck, back and abdominals. Gardening is also a fabulous way to burn calories. The National Gardening Magazine reports that gardeners burn an average of 180 calories every 30 minutes while pulling weeds or planting. Reaching for weeds or tall branches, bending to plant, and pulling a rake involve a great deal of muscle stretching. Lifting bags of mulch, pushing wheelbarrows and shoveling all provide resistance training that can lead to healthier bones and joints. The nutritional benefits of gardening are clear. They include enjoying vegetables, fruits and herbs that offer a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to benefit health, especially if organic gardening techniques are used. Such homegrown foods are generally low in calories, promote weight loss and can be a fundamental part of a healthy eating plan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends consuming approximately 9 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Despite this increased attention on dietary health—vegetables, fruit, and herbs still suffer from their inability to advertise as helping to overcome various health conditions. The quote from Hippocrates around 400 BC, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” is just as applicable today as it was then. It is important for gardeners to teach their techniques to others. People that learn to grow and eat organic fresh vegetables are motivated to cook more at home and consume less fast food. They choose to eat produce untainted by chemicals or pesticides, and use herbs to enhance taste in recipes, resulting in lower intake of salt and refined sugar. Garden or horticultural therapy is a fantastic combination of stress management tactics. It combines features of relaxation, exercise, meditation, while enjoying a creative hobby. Taking a break from technology to reconnect with nature helps, as well as natural aromatherapy from the plants in the garden. All of these can provide a sense of accomplishment and creativity as well as a boost in mood. Every home gardener should allow for a period of self-care for body repair and restoration after a gardening session. Self-care includes any intentional actions taken to enhance physical, mental and emotional health. Gardeners can make use of stretching before and after a gardening session, taking an Epsom salt bath, and using essential oils to deal with bites, scrapes, chapped skin and muscle tension. A large space is not needed to enjoy the health benefits of gardening, but a love of health, good food and nature is a firm prerequisite. Stacy Best is a registered kinesiotherapist, master gardener, holistic health and lifestyle coach, and fitness expert with a passion for green living and gardening. She provides holistic lifestyle coaching and gardening classes for the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. For more information, call 859-391-5537, email Stacy@GardenForTheHealthOfIt.com, or visit StacyBest.com. See ad, page 16.
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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn
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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.
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Man-Made Clatter Muffles Nature’s Chorus Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring manmade sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus. Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.” He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years. View a map of sound pollution at Tinyurl.com/SmithsonianSoundMap.
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Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO). A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018. For more information, visit WhatsInMyFood.com.
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Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.”
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TheraPilates Fitness Combining Physical Therapy and Pilates Reformer Use by James Occhiogrosso
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he normal daily demands of work, sports and other activities can cause aches, pains and other dysfunctions. Almost everyone suffers from minor aches and pains, but when they become bothersome or intensify, most people seek relief. Each joint in the body directly influences other joints and soft tissues surrounding it. However, orthopedic problems such as plantar fasciitis or iliotibial band syndrome are often treated only at the point of the pain symptoms, leaving the deeper cause of the injury untreated. This leads to repeat injuries and continued breakdown of other body parts and only temporary pain relief. According to Sheri Keller Burdick, physical therapist and owner of the seven-year-old TheraPilates Fitness studio, “We look at the entire body as a working unit. Our therapists are trained
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to identify skeletal misalignments that directly cause deleterious forces on discs, tendons, fascia, ligaments, muscles and joints, which in turn increase risk of injury.” The Pilates reformer is a key part of a unique strength training exercise program that focuses on core strength and joint stability, flexibility, balance, coordination and posture. When the skeletal foundation is aligned correctly, treatment of soft tissue can help relieve pressure and permit optimal health and recovery. To obtain correct alignment, the muscles and fascia must be addressed. Says Burdick, “Our therapists use an eclectic manual therapy approach for treatment of soft tissue as well as joint mobilization, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, strain/counter-strain, and trigger point release.” Burdick continues, “Strength,
flexibility and posture are key factors to maintaining the best results. By addressing the body at these fundamental levels, we can reduce mechanical causes of pain and move forward to optimal recovery and healing.” The therapists at TheraPilates Fitness agree that education has a key role in helping to build and maintain client success. They instruct each client personally and provide detailed stretches, strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and postural guidance. Says Burdick, “We evaluate a client’s movement and body mechanics, teaching how to restore function and regain quality of life.” Often, leg pain is caused by a pelvic misalignment that forces muscles to pull or compress soft tissue. This results in tendonitis, inflammation, bursitis, numbness and tingling. Burdick continues, “Addressing the problem at its source goes a long way to resolving it.” Her manual therapy approach to treatment ultimately led her to study Pilates reformer training which helped to round out the strength component of this whole body approach to health, rehab and wellness.
“Many clients arrive at TheraPilates Fitness after seeking physical therapy or other treatments with little relief,” says Burdick, “We make sure to assess each new client to determine what customized Pilates reformer exercises can help them achieve their optimal goals, whether it is a personal goal to improve everyday activities or a sport-specific goal.” Studies show that correcting misalignments and myofascial release can play a large role in helping soft tissues heal and reducing distressing symptoms. Additionally, the therapist educate the clients in self-release and self-treatment so they can learn to manage their own symptoms. TheraPilates Fitness offers 55-minute one-on-one manual physical therapy sessions as well as 20 group reformer classes per week for people from all walks of life. Since they are out of network for all insurance carriers, all sessions are private pay at time of service. Physical therapy and reformer sessions and classes merge the efficiency of Pilates reformer strengthening with
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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss
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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.
Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14? When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet. 20
Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules? After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches. Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian. I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs. After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other
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seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.
How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health? Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins. When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.
Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply? With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.
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Picture Your Future Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real by Jayne Morris
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ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours. The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel. Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper. Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie. Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer. Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions. Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how. Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages. Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right.
A vision board clarifies our deepest desires. Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas. Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it. Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement we’ll make toward our goals and the faster they’ll become our reality. Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress. Jayne Morris is the author of Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Sustainable Success, from which this was adapted. Learn more at JayneMorris.com.
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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a halfmillion men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several
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months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”
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says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.
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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith. Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen
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Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives.
cream or suppositories. If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.
Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies
Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones. Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND 24
that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”
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Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but
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Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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ibido is a complicated symphony of signals that originate in the brain. Many people think of libido as the simple result of hormone signals, especially testosterone or estrogen, but it is far more. The most powerful sexual organ in the body is the brain. Author Louann Brizendine M.D. describes the neurophysiologic reasons behind libido in her book The Female Brain. Her analogy is that the male brain reacts like a meat cleaver, whereas the female brain is more like a precision Swiss army knife. Or to change the metaphor, when it comes to libido, men have an on-off switch and women a series of dials. Both the switch and dials are situational and chemical in nature. John Gray Ph.D., talks about basic gender needs in his book, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. He explains that a man’s most basic emotional need is to be needed, while a woman’s is to feel cared for and understood. Quality time with her partner; being close and talking; and feeling a sense of intimacy comprise the situational dials for a woman’s libido. When they all are turned up, desire for sex heightens and the level of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, increases. If both parties continue to be interested, then other chemicals such as cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine rise, increasing the level of excitement. Blood flow throughout the body—especially in the genital area—increases. Desire progresses into full arousal. Sexual intercourse occurs, orgasm happens, and then dopamine—the reward hormone—is released, increasing the willingness of both parties to repeat this experience together again. For a healthy libido, individuals—male and female— must take the time to care for their bodies. A healthy diet, adequate sleep, exercise and relaxation time, meditation, stress reduction, and quality time with your love all help to build overall health. Even acupuncture can help. Seek guidance from a qualified practitioner and consider a personalized evaluation by a functional medicine physician. Start with the basics of good health, and a good libido will follow.
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Integrative Medicine and Breast Cancer by Dr. Sandi Amoils and Dr. Steve Amoils
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People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. ~John C. Maxwell
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ntegrative medicine is the combination of conventional medicine and proven complementary or alternative interventions into an individualized therapeutic regimen. Its goal is not to replace conventional treatment, but rather to use diet, lifestyle, nutrition, and stress reduction as well as complementary and alternative therapies to help patients. Research is rapidly coming to the conclusion that a personalized approach is the best way to handle any cancer diagnosis. Cancer cells that appear identical under a microscope may be quite different genetically. Each cancer appears to create its own self-perpetuating microenvironment. Cancers can be further influenced by factors ranging from nutrition to stress and psychological problems. Genetic mutations may predispose people to disease. A good example is a mutation in the BRCA gene. Of women who have this mutation— more common in Ashkenazi Jews—approximately 50% will develop breast cancer. This specific gene mutation does not appear to have become more common in the past century. However, during that time, the incidence of breast cancer has increased, probably because of the rise in estrogen and estrogen-like compounds in our environment. This is called an epigenetic effect—when a non-genetic influence on a gene causes it to express itself differently. Many experts believe epigenetic effects are altering the expression of different genes. Pesticides, herbicides, chemicals in new cars, furnishings or cosmetics, plastics (e.g. Bisphenol A) and medications such as birth control pills can all have
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Reducing Disease Risk
There are many ways to reduce disease risk or help mitigate a dysfunction already present. Chief among them is a nutritious diet and regular exercise. Eating more plant-based foods is an excellent start, especially including many different colored fruits and vegetables—at least five to seven servings per day. Cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli, have high amounts of sulforaphane and di-indole methane (DIM) that can help fight breast cancer. Other steps to take are replacing refined carbohydrates such as sugar, white flour and white rice with whole grains; cutting down on saturated animal fats, eliminating red meat and dairy wherever possible; and increasing omega-3 fatty acids from wild Pacific salmon and sardines or from quality supplements. Choose organic foods wherever possible. Organic produce tends to be richer in nutrients and lower in pesticides than non-organic. “The Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen” developed by the Environmental Working Group is a good guide to understanding this (see ewg. org). Season foods with garlic, ginger, onions and turmeric. Drink green tea. All of these have beneficial anti-oxidant and cancer-fighting benefits. Research has shown that patients with cancer who exercise regularly have better outcomes. Improve sleep habits with the aim of getting enough sleep and rest. Yoga, tai-chi, and qi-gong can help.
Meditation, prayer and a sense of spirituality also appear to improve outcomes. Studies show that patients who have affiliations with social groups—religious or non-religious do better. Wherever possible, avoid hormonedisrupting chemicals. These estrogen mimics can lock onto estrogen receptors, causing prolonged estrogen stimulation and long term damage. They are abundant in many cosmetics used by women on a daily basis, as well as in artificial colors, fragrances and preservatives. The ingredient “fragrance” can contain or mean virtually anything. Pay attention to chemicals such as bisphenol A, dimethicone, formaldehyde, mineral oils, parabens, petrolatum, plastics (especially phthalates), PEGs, PVCs, silicones, silicates, and sodium laurel sulfate (SLS). Try to minimize your exposure to them. Consider consulting and working with an experienced integrative medicine physician with a good understanding of functional medicine to create a personalized health care plan. Supplements may be helpful, but may also interfere with certain drugs. Discuss this with a knowledgeable physician. Integrative therapies such as acupuncture, massage or energy healing can be considered to control fatigue, nausea and other side effects related to chemotherapy. They can help manage pain and reduce anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Acupuncture, for example, has been shown to decrease nausea, reduce hot flashes and help with peripheral neuropathy. Most importantly, live each day to the fullest! Resolve past conflicts. Release anger, fear and guilt. Ultimately this translates into better quality of life, and better quality of life is always associated with better outcomes. Doctors Steve and Sandi Amoils are board-certified family physicians and comedical directors of Alliance Integrative Medicine, located at 6400 E. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati. Both are adjunct assistant professors in the department of medical education at the University of Cincinnati. Alliance was chosen as one of the Bravewell leading clinical centers of integrative medicine in the U.S.. For more information, call 513-791-5521 or visit MyHealingPartner.com. See ad, page 7.
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ith May being a women’s health month, it is an ideal time to remind all women to keep up with recommended screenings. One procedure that is quickly gaining popularity is medical thermography. While many believe this is a new technology, it is not. The science of medical thermology was first published in 1956 and the FDA approved medical thermography in 1982. This health screening tool has been used successfully used for quite some time, but has recently gained in popularity due to adverse publicity about radiation-based scanners. Medical thermography requires no contact and does not compress the breasts. It is a radiation-free screening tool that can be helpful in the diagnosis of many potential diseases. Thermography uses a sensitive infrared camera that creates thermal images of the body’s heat patterns. Disease, inflammation and tumors tend to increase blood flow to areas in the body. This temperature increase can easily be seen on a thermographic scan. According to the American College of Clinical Thermography, a thermographic scan can identify breast changes that may indicate early-stage breast disease. Heat patterns observed on the images can detect physiologic changes that accompany breast pathologies such as cancer, fibrocystic breast syndrome, infection or vascular disease. A 1984 University of Wisconsin study showed that 70 percent of tumors could be detected on a thermogram eight to 10 years prior to detection on a mammogram. This early detection
can be very advantageous. Cancer develops over many years. As a tumor grows, it begins to develop its own blood supply—a process called angioneogenesis. As the blood supply increases and the tumor gets larger, the heat associated with the increased blood flow to it also increases. The ultra-sensitive imaging device used in a thermoscan detects this temperature difference. Thermography can also be used as an adjunct test to check abnormalities found on a mammogram for heat activity. It can also detect abnormalities in areas against the chest wall and armpit that might be missed on a mammogram, and it produces fewer false positive findings, resulting in a reduction of unnecessary biopsies with their associated worry and stress. Thermography is safe and can be used as early as age 20. An added plus is that follow-up exams can be scheduled as needed without the worry of additional radiation exposure. The National Cancer Institute states that X-ray radiation itself is a risk factor for development of malignant tumors. Frequent radiation exposure is not advised by any medical institution. According to Are You Dense, an advocacy group dedicated to informing women about dense breast tissue and its significance, states that dense breasts
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(more common in women under 40), contain less fat and more connective tissue. On a traditional mammogram, the connective tissue appears white and can be difficult to distinguish from cancerous tissue. Thus, medical thermography provides women with another screening option that is very accurate. The American Society of Breast Surgeons rates thermograms as 97 percent accurate at finding abnormalities. According to the Susan G. Komen website, mammogram accuracy is 78 percent for women under 50 years old and 83 percent for older women. Thermography can also be used on men. It can identify oral inflammation, thyroid issues, abdominal inflammation, vascular issues, muscular disorders, and lymphatic congestion as well as male breast cancer. Medical thermography is a safe, proactive way to monitor health. It can be used as a whole body approach to wellness with the understanding that there is no normal amount of asymmetrical heat in the body. It is an excellent tool to assess overall health by recording how healthy lifestyle choices can produce positive results such as decreased inflammation. All scans are interpreted by board-certified physicians of the Professional Academy of Clinical Thermology. Jacky Groenewegen is a licensed massage therapist, certified thermographic technician and owner of Mindful Wellness Medical Thermography located at 8859 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. #007, West Chester. For more information, call 513382-3132, or visit MindfulWellnessMedicalThermography.com. Natural Awakenings readers are eligible for special discounts. See ad page 27.
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practice, Thompson estimates that 90 t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls can stimulate an underactive thyroid, “epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidrestore metabolism to normal levels, ism (low thyroid function) with symptoms curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, generally improve everyone’s health. irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair Mounting scientific evidence shows that loss and heat and cold intolerance. iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women. Major Culprits “The thyroid acts as a throttle, the Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overgas pedal for all metabolic functions whelmingly a women’s disease, with in the human body,” says Dr. Richard women five to eight times more likely Shames, of San Rafael, California, to suffer from it than men, according to author of Thyroid Mind Power. the American Thyroid Association. If the thyroid is a driving force of “Estrogen inhibits the body’s natuhuman physiology, then iodine is its ral ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonof Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & ville, North Carolina, who specializes Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need body depends on thyroid hormone, more iodine: at puberty and during and the thyroid depends on iodine for both pregnancy and perimenopause or proper functioning.” menopause. It’s because estrogen levels “Without sufficient thyroid hortend to fluctuate wildly at those times, mone, we have low energy, slower meneutralizing the ability tabolism, lower immuniof iodine gained through ty to illness and impaired Nine in 10 North select foods to balance repair and maintenance Americans may be thyroid and other horof bones and joints,” mones.” Flechas preexplains Shames. iodine deficient. scribes iodine supple After testing thou~ Dr. Robert Thompson ments for most women sands of patients in his
at all three stages of life. Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson. “They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks. Shames offers an historic insight. “Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.” Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions. We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”
Sources of Iodine
It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries. There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
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A Few Drops of Detoxified Iodine Can Change Your Life
Give Your Body the Natural Boost it Needs The Hidden Deficiency Causes of Iodine Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.
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Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.
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maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government. Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.
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Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid, by Dr. Robert Thompson.
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The Thyroid Epidemic
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lmost daily patients ask doctors if their thyroid is causing their problems. With symptoms that include depression, fatigue, dry skin, brain fog, muscle aches, stomach pains, constipation, weight gain and cold intolerance, it can be difficult for a physician to pin down the root cause of their complaints. The thyroid gland is the moderator of metabolism. Tiny yet powerful, it produces hormones that affect nearly every major organ system in the body. To stimulate the thyroid to do its magic, the hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary gland, which then releases thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). This tells the thyroid to either increase or decrease production of its main hormones known as T3 and T4. It is important to test all three of these markers (TSH, T3, T4) to determine how the thyroid is functioning. Simply checking one can give an incomplete picture. If an autoimmune disease is suspected, it may also be necessary to also check thyroid antibodies. A functional medicine approach can help thyroid health. Reducing stress is key. The adrenal glands produce higher levels of cortisol when a person is stressed, and this can have a negative effect on the thyroid. Chronic stress tends to lower levels of active thyroid hormone. Reducing the stress with acupuncture, yoga or meditation or using adaptogenic herbs such as rhodiola and ashwagandha can often help. An optimal vitamin D level is also critical. It should be maintained between 40 and 60 units for thyroid health. Vitamin D is considered by many experts to be a hormone rather
than a vitamin, and it contributes to proper conversion of inactive T4 to active T3. Iodine is a critical nutrient for the thyroid. While the human body only needs a trace of this nutrient (about 200 mcg/ day), it is crucial for proper thyroid function. Foods like seaweed and herbs like bladderwrack and dulse are excellent sources of natural iodine. Nori seaweed sheets can be used as substitute for traditional tortilla wraps. Kelp granules can be sprinkled on everything from salads to popcorn as a natural salt substitute. A wide range of foods can affect the thyroid in sensitive individuals, so testing is a good idea for people who might have food sensitivities. In particular, anyone diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis should be aware that many grains could cause problems. In sum, one of the best ways to naturally maintain good thyroid function is to address stress, get the vitamins and nutrients needed to support the thyroid, and reduce body inflammation by eating fewer refined foods like sugar, packaged snacks, flours and processed foods. If this functional medicine approach is not successful, clinical hypothyroidism may be present, and medication may be necessary. Tiffany Lester, M.D., is a physician at Alliance Integrative Medicine located at 6400 E. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati. She received her diploma and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Lester also completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona under the direction of the renowned Dr. Andrew Weil. For more information, call 513-791-5521 or visit MyHealingPartner.com. See ad page 7.
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Understanding Insomnia by Dr. Stephen J. Billmann
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nsomnia is a common and frustrating condition that typically affects more women than men. Experiencing insomnia once or twice a month is very common. However, if it occurs more than three nights a week or has lasted for more than three months, it can easily become a chronic issue. External life events often trigger insomnia. Almost any social, physical, or mental stress such as a business loss, loss of a loved one, or a job change can be a trigger. The resulting insomnia may be temporary, or for predisposed individuals, may become chronic. People with a genetic predisposition to insomnia often have close relatives that suffer from it or they themselves may have had difficulty sleeping as children. External events can trigger sleep problems in people with this predisposition, even if they have never suffered from insomnia before. Fever, physical trauma, a heart condition, or a new physical status can also alter sleep patterns. Women often endure insomnia during pregnancy due to changing hormones, physical discomfort, or anxiety. The significant hormonal imbalances of menopause or andropause can also trigger insomnia. This is why it’s so important to have a qualified practitioner ensure proper 32
hormone balance. Psychological issues can lead to insomnia, though about half of people that suffer from it have no diagnosable mental disorder. Still, individuals that tend to worry, have high levels of anxiety or perfectionist tendencies, are often predisposed to developing it. People with depression or anxiety may have insomnia as an associated symptom. In many individuals, once insomnia is triggered, their behavior and thought patterns sustain it. Studies show that treating insomnia in those with depression significantly reduces depressive relapse. Many people turn to the Internet to resolve their insomnia. They try going to bed earlier or staying in bed after they are awake, or they try reducing caffeine or other potential triggers for a week or two. Sometimes they succeed, but more often, they do not. Many so-called remedies abound, but if they are not tailored to the individual, they usually do not work. In most cases, insomnia is treatable. Practicing good sleep hygiene can improve one’s sleep but may not completely resolve the problem. However, a combination of several techniques such as going to bed and rising at the same time each day, eliminating known trig-
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gers, mindful meditation before sleep, and behavioral therapy can help resolve insomnia. Many insomnia sufferers have seen commercial messages touting the benefits of prescription sedative medications, over-the-counter treatments, and herbal remedies. These are valuable tools for short-term insomnia related to specific situations such as bereavement, jet lag, or temporary stress. Sedative prescriptions are usually recommended for seven to ten days and a maximum of one month. Unfortunately, many people use them regularly for years. After long-term use, it is almost guaranteed that rebound insomnia will occur if the medication is stopped. This reinforces users’ belief that they need the medication—even if they are still sleeping poorly while using it. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a medication-free, research-supported treatment that has been established as the treatment of choice. Repeated studies in the Journal of American Medical Association have shown CBT to be superior to medications for treatment of chronic insomnia. Taking medication to resolve insomnia is a temporary solution with numerous side effects. CBT lasts a lifetime. Typical treatment averages about three to five sessions over a six- to nine-week period. Professionals trained in CBT are able to identify counterproductive thoughts and behaviors that sustain chronic insomnia. Although there are common threads among insomnia sufferers, each person’s situation is unique and must be treated as such. CBT practitioners work with individuals to establish effective strategies to eliminate chronic insomnia and offer a lifetime of good sleep. Stephen J. Billmann, PsyD, D.ABSM is licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience treating people with sleep disorders; he is board-certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has office locations in Montgomery and Mason, and is the only certified doctor in Cincinnati that specializes in treating adult insomnia using cognitive-behavioral therapy. For more information, call 513-297-3455 or visit CincySleeps.com. See ad, page 37.
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here is a lot While there is significant products such as of discusmakeup, moisturmedical research showing izers, hair care sion in the medical community the benefit of treatment products, and about the safety shaving creams with bio-identical hormone often use paraand importance of hormone replacebens. Some of therapy, the most ment therapy for these ingredients convincing evidence may are hormone women. Today, due to increased life disrupters that be how women feel. expectancy, women can affect hortend to live longer than their biology monal balance, and others have weak provides adequate levels of hormones. hormone-like effects in the body. It is While some barely notice the declinalways best to try to minimize expoing hormone levels of menopause or sure to these estrogen mimics prior to develop symptoms, others are intenseany hormone replacement. ly symptomatic. There are several reasons for The hormones involved in menowomen to consider supplementing pausal symptoms include estrogen, their body’s ability to make hormones. progesterone, and testosterone. The deThe one most often considered is to creased production of these hormones avoid symptoms of menopause such with aging may be exacerbated by toxic as hot flashes, night sweats, irritabilenvironmental exposures and further ity and others. But this is only the complicated by illness or decreased beginning. Other reasons to take sensitivity of hormone receptors. hormones may be even more impor In today’s environment, the hutant. They include—but are not limited man body is constantly exposed to to—maintaining libido, increasing chemicals in the environment that act energy, improving and maintaining like human estrogen. These are called skin tone, preserving bone health and xenoestrogens (or pseudoestrogens) sustaining brain health. A recent study and include PCBs, bisphenol, and in the New England Journal of Mediphthalates. They are used in plastic cine showed estradiol replacement in food wrap, water bottles, and many women at early menopause slowed other common products. Crops are progression of atherosclerosis. sprayed with glyphosate. Cosmetic Bio-identical hormone therapy
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guarantees that at least some of the body’s hormone receptors are receiving real human hormones—identical to those the body normally produces— rather than synthetics. While it can be argued that older women should not have the hormone levels of a 25-year-old, it also makes sense that older women should not be deficient in these hormones. With hormones, it is not the absolute levels that are critically important, but the delicate balance between them. Estrogen is an excitatory hormone and may increase the spark in life, while progesterone is a calming hormone and may provide mental balance and improved sleep. Testosterone is important for muscle and bone health, and DHEA is needed for your body to make its own balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. DHEA may be especially important when the adrenal glands are fatigued. Fortunately, there are easy ways to test hormone levels before and during treatment to monitor levels and balance during replacement therapy. Bio-identical hormones can be administered in many ways. They can be supplied as a cream or patch and absorbed through the skin. They can be taken by mouth or put into a pellet that is surgically placed under the skin. Most patients seem to get the best results with all the hormones placed in a “troche” that releases them directly into the blood stream through the gums of the upper molars. While there is significant medical research showing the benefit of treatment with bio-identical hormone therapy, the most convincing evidence may be how women feel. Having a good libido, bone health, brain health, restful sleep and a vibrant interest in life all relate to a woman’s properly balanced hormone system. Hal S. Blatman, M.D., is the founder and medical director of Blatman Health and Wellness Center in Cincinnati. He has more than 15 years of experience treating men and women with bioidentical hormone therapy. For more information, call 513-956-3200 or visit BlatmanHealthAndWellness.com. See ad, page 23.
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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitness-for-beauty trend. “Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this
void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind— is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.”
Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies.
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Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily. Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.
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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits
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ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.
Buying Behaviors
Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says. 38
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Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven
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Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of award- winning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Eggs and Piperade Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion, peppers and garlic and sauté for about five minutes, or until soft. Add tomatoes and sauté until soft, about three minutes. Spread mixture evenly in skillet. Break eggs over vegetable mixture, spacing evenly. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for about five minutes or until yolk is soft.
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 white onion, coarsely chopped (about 1¼ cups) 1 cup mix of red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 large plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 4 large eggs ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese Hot paprika to taste
Healthy Tip: This recipe comes from the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes high consumption of vegetables, spices, and monounsaturated fats such as olive oil. Research indicates the traditional Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease. Recipe courtesy of Chelsea Stegman, a registered dietitian and nutrition coach at Lifetime Fitness.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Yields: 2 servings
Transfer two eggs with vegetables underneath to each plate. Sprinkle with feta cheese and season with hot paprika.
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The Single Most Significant Hurdle Standing Between You & Your Health Goals Chelsea Caito, R.D., L.D. & Dr. Gary Huber, D.O.
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e have all read the articles and seen the books. Sugar is bad and wheat will kill you. Knowing and doing are two different things. You might be thinking you are about to read a nice article on how wheat is bad for you and sugar is toxic. Even after reading an article on the dangers of wheat, the reality is it would not stop the average American from placing an order at Panera minutes later. Knowing and doing are two different things. So how do we justify these odd behaviors? How do we “know” what to do, yet continuously and tiredly aim for the target and miss every time? This article isn’t about shame or guilt, but rather exploring the one thing that the best diet in the world is lacking: change between the ears. Without breaking down barriers and changing imbedded paradigms that we have built, “falling off the wagon” is inevitable. Or rather, letting the wagon fall on us. Changing mindset is not as easy as flipping a switch, or 40
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swapping cow’s milk for almond milk. Making a life change is scary. But you know what is even scarier? Regret.
First: Reexamining Your Paradigm
A paradigm could be defined as a simple set of rules that we believe to be true that guide all of our decision-making. The problem is that the paradigm we cling so tightly to can prevent us from seeing that our approach isn’t actually working. You may, for example, operate under the paradigm that because your parents have hypertension and diabetes, you will too. Or, wheat is healthy for anyone as long as they don’t have celiac disease. Because of that paradigm (belief), thoughts of living a healthy lifestyle seem impossible and any efforts to avoid or reverse hypertension are dismissed. This false paradigm becomes your reality and movement in a healthy direction loses traction as you don’t really invest yourself in
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the belief that it would work. What paradigms are holding you back? Those who are willing to reconsider their current beliefs and challenge their internal notions of what is “right” will begin to have success.
Second: Realign Your Priorities
There is a difference between interest and commitment. A commitment is achieved regardless of outside circumstances. For example, a healthy home cooked meal may only happen if the kids don’t have soccer practice, work is done by 5:00pm and there’s no rush hour traffic. Although the intentions may be good, living dependent on outside factors will rarely allow those good intentions to happen. On any given day we could point the finger in a thousand directions. “I’m too busy to cook a family meal. I hate grocery shopping. My kids LOVE bread.” If this sounds familiar, begin to recognize that these excuses or paradigms mean your priorities aren’t aligned with your stated goals . . . yet. Today is the day you will not be the victim of circumstances that you created. The reality is everything in your life is a reflection of a choice that was made. If we want a different result, we must make a different choice. Then stand by it, defend it and live it.
Third: Make A Plan
A goal without a plan is simply a wish. Take action today, no matter how small, towards a goal. Everyday there is an opportunity to use food as fuel or a slow form of poison. Anything that you’ve ever achieved in life did not just coincidently happen or come about. Careers, college degrees or financial status was was accomplished because there was a strategic plan in place regardless of set backs and outside circumstances. In your mind it was a foregone conclusion when you sat down for your first college class, you KNEW you were going to graduate. You were committed to seeing it through. Think back to something great you have achieved. Was it
easy? No. Was it seamless? Of course not. Did you think about quitting? Probably; but what stopped you from quitting was the tenacious necessity for the end result. If you want to learn to cook, do something right now to get a step closer to that goal. Attach the goal to a bigger picture. Tell yourself, “If I learn to cook, I will eat better, lose weight and not be embarrassed to get in the pool this summer.” That sounds more powerful than “My plan is to eat better.” Counseling hundreds of patients over the past five years, we have noticed there is a distinct difference in the patients who succeed and those who do not. It isn’t how many calories are consumed and it certainly isn’t the amount of hours spent in the gym. Success is measured by the shift in mindset. This commentary may have been better served if we discussed the importance of vegetables, or the benefits of sleep. We would argue that most Americans would have sipped on their coffee with a croissant in hand, thinking, “that’s nice, I really need to increase my vegetable intake. But I’m just too busy” and flipped to the next page. Before you carry on, ask yourself the simple question: Is what you are doing now working for you? Are you willing to build new paradigms and make your health a priority? If not now, when? Will it be easier in two years when my belly has grown and my joints are achier than they are now? It is easier to put out a small smoldering fire than trying to put out an entire forest that is going up in flames. Dr. Gary Huber, D.O., and Chelsea Caito, R.D., L.D. are with Huber Personalized Medicine located at 8170 Corporate Park Dr., Ste. 150, in Cincinnati. Dr Huber is a professor for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and also serves as adjunct professor of integrative medicine at the University of Cincinnati. Caito is an integrative care registered and licensed dietitian seeking to find the root cause of disease through medical nutrition therapy, proper supplementation and lifestyle modification. For more information, call 513-924-5300 or visit HuberPM.com. See ad, page 13.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Mother’s Day Sale – Runs through Sunday, May 8th. Buy one get one 50% off-all jewelry. Ten Thousand Villages, 11316 Montgomery Rd. and 2011 Madison Rd.
THURSDAY, MAY 5 SoHza Sister Magazine Release Party – 6-8:30pm. SoHza Sisters will be showcasing their spring jewelry collection and sharing the stories of the global artisans who handcrafted them. ADC Art Design Gallery, 310 Culvert St, Fl 5, Cincinnati. sohza.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 Yoga – 10:30am. Led by Gina Belew. Adults are invited to share their yoga practice. Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd, Anderson Township. Registration required: 513-369-6030.
SUNDAY, MAY 8 Fellowship Circle – 10-11:30am. Followed by Ascended Master Teaching and Ascension Ceremony (see listing below). 216 Furbee Dr E, Mason. 513702-4589. Ascended Master Teaching and Ascension Ceremony – 1-5pm. With Jim Wachter, Minister. Love donation. Bring a light snack to share. 216 Furbee Dr E, Mason. RSVP required: 513-702-4589.
TUESDAY, MAY 10 Fit to Garden – 7-8 pm. Join Registered Kinesiotherapist, Master Gardener, and Holistic Lifestyle Coach Stacy Best, for an enlightening presentation on the nutritional, physical and stress management benefits of gardening. Learn about exercising in the garden, proper gardening biomechanics and how to warm up and stretch after a gardening session to avoid next day soreness and injury. Free. Erlanger Kenton County Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. Stacy@StacyBest.com.
At Community Friends Meeting, 3960 Winding Way. For more info: 513-328-8178 (call/text) or Holisticmh@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 World Fair Trade Day – Celebrating Fair Trade in a big way. Come see what all is happening! Ten Thousand Villages, 11316 Montgomery Rd. and 2011 Madison Rd. Yoga – 10:30am. Led by Gina Belew. Adults are invited to share their yoga practice. Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd, Anderson Township. Registration required: 513-369-6030. Crystal Workshop with Crystal Judge – 1-3pm. $35; $5/Early Bird Discount thru May 13. Grace Tree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 17 Container Gardening 101 – 7-8pm. You don’t need a huge garden or backyard to grow you own organic food. Container gardening is great for beginners, apartment dwellers, and anyone looking to add extra space or variety to their garden. Join Stacy Best, Master Gardener, for this fun class and learn how to choose soil, containers and location for your container garden, considerations for growing crops like herbs, salads, summer veggies and ongoing maintenance of your container garden. Free. Erlanger Kenton County Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. Stacy@StacyBest.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Self-Defense for Adults – 7pm. Join us for a selfdefense workshop hosted by the Sharonville Police Department. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Dr, Sharonville. 513-369-6049.
Shamanic Journeying – 7-9pm. With Larry Crockett, Shamanic Practitioner. $15. Bring a light snack to share. 216 Furbee Dr E, Mason. RSVP required: 513-702-4589.
SATURDAY, MAY 21 Transmission Flame Service – 9:30am-12pm. (Saturday on or after 15th of the month). With Jim Wachter, Minister. To quote the Lord Maha Chohan, “The Transmission Flame Service is the most effective way to raise the light quota of the earth. Join us as we raise the light of the world. Bring a light snack to share. 216 Furbee Dr E, Mason. RSVP required: 513-702-4589. The Wesak (Full Moon of May) – 1-3:30pm & 7-9:30pm. The most important of the 3 main AM festivals. Celebrates the birth, enlightenment and ascension of Gautama Buddha. Jim Wachter, Minister. Love donation. Bring a light snack to share. 216 Furbee Dr E, Mason. RSVP required: 513-702-4589.
TUESDAY, MAY 24 World Service Meditation – 7-9pm. With Jim Wachter, Minister/Meditation Leader. Love donation. Bring a light snack to share. 216 Furbee Dr E, Mason. RSVP required: 513-702-4589.
SATURDAY, MAY28 Celebrate Memorial Day at Ten Thousand Villages – Buy one get one 25% off all items in the store. Ten Thousand Villages, 11316 Montgomery Rd. and 2011 Madison Rd.
TUESDAY, MAY 31 Square Foot Gardening 101 – 7-8pm. Are you interested in flexing your green thumb but don’t know where to start? In this class, Stacy Best, Master Gardener, will teach you everything you need to know about starting, maintaining and harvesting a Square Foot Vegetable Garden. Learn the 10 Basics of Square Foot Gardening including building a raised bed and grid, soil, planting, feeding, watering and harvesting. Free. Erlanger Kenton County Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. Stacy@StacyBest.com.
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ongoingevents sunday Pure Conscious Yoga – 10am. $12/drop-in; passes available. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com. Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10:30-11:30am. Join us in creating a world that works for everyone. 5701 Murray Ave, Cincinnati. 513-218-2128.
monday Parkinson’s Basic Level Exercise Class – 3:304:30pm. Harry Whiting Brown Center, 34 Village Square, Glendale. For more info: 513-233-2673. Yoga – 6:30-8pm. First class free. $7. Ailie Wellness, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 757-618-2300.
tuesday Gentle Dawn Express Yoga – 6-7am. Led by Beverly Gorman. $15/drop-in. Grace Tree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com. Yin and Meditation – 10-11:30am. $15/drop-in. Grace Tree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: Gracetree Studio.com. Parkinson’s Advanced Level Exercise Class – 121pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-233-2673. Parkinson’s Beginner Level Exercise Class – 1-2:10pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513233-2673. Loveland Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. For specific location: LovelandFM.com. Tai Chi – 5:30pm. Join us for an invigorating session of tai chi. No experience necessary. Madisonville Branch Library, 4830 Whetsel Rd, Cincinnati. 513-369-6029. ShantiMom Prenatal Yoga – 6-7:15. Led by Antonia von Hirschberg. $15/drop-in; passes available. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com. Guided Meditation – 7-8pm. $5. Ailie Wellness, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 757-618-2300.
wednesday Mindful Explorations Yoga – 10-11:30am. Led by Heather Hewitt. $15/drop-in. Grace Tree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.
5701 Murray Ave., Cincinnati. 513-218-2128. Free Female Fight Training – 7-8pm. Ailie Wellness, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 757-618-2300. Power Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Led by Adam Larmi. $15/ drop-in. Grace Tree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.
thursday Mixed-Level Yoga – 10-11:30am. Led by Beverly Gorman. $15/drop-in; passes available. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com. Ageless Balance and Chair Yoga – 10:30am. Led by Antonia von Hirschberg. $15/drop-in; passes available. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com. Parkinson’s Elite Exercise Class with Boxing – 12:15-1:15pm. Coors Core Fitness, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-233-2673. Madeira Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept. 3:30-7pm. Corner of Dawson & Miami, Madeira. Madeira FarmersMarket.com. Live Your Best Life Group Coaching – 6-7pm. Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Stacy Best, will share useful tips for simple, safe and empowering solutions to support your health and emotions without harmful side effects. Plus the basics on nutrition, exercise, rest, managing stress, balancing hormones and reducing toxic overload. Free. Reality Tuesday Café, 1518 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, KY. Preregistration required: 859-391-5537 or Stacy@StacyBest.com. Free Female Fight Training – 7-8:30pm. Ailie Wellness, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 757-6182300. Meditation Class – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Thurs. With Gary Matthews. $20. The Stillpoint Center, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302. Rocket-Inspired Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Led by Christine Kent. $15/drop-in; passes available. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.
items. All fresh fruits and vegetables are locally and sustainably grown without synthetic chemicals. EBT food stamps accepted. Cheviot United Methodist Church, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd, Cheviot. For details: LEWFM.org. Wine Tasting – 4-7pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167. Shamanic Journey – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd Fri. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-4895302. Drum Circle – 9-11pm. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302.
saturday Reiki Classes – Individual or group classes offered every Sat. Karma Wellness Studio, 2067 Beechmont Ave, Fl 2, Cincinnati. For pricing, times & registration: 513-233-9355. KarmaWellnessStudio.com. Vitamin B-12 Shots – 10:30-11:30am. Susan’s Natural World, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. For more info: 513-474-4990. Introduction to Network Spinal Analysis Talk – 10:30am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Learn how stress affects posture and brain function. Must register: 513-321-3317. Tools for a Healthier You Workshop – May 7-July 2. 11:30am-1pm. A yoga basics, EFT/Tapping class. Jamie with Cooperative Bodywork, instructor. $15 /class; $50/month or 4 wks of classes. Kula Center for Movement Arts, 110 E 8th St, Newport, KY. 734-686-PAIN (7246). KulaCenterKY.com. Free Female Fight Training – 2-3:30pm. Ailie Wellness, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 757-6182300. Wine Tasting – 2-5pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167.
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friday Mixed Level: Roots – 10-11:45am. Led by Pam Painter. $15/drop-in. Grace Tree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Preregister: GracetreeStudio.com.
Parkinson’s Basic Level Exercise Class – 4-5pm. Harry Whiting Brown Center, 34 Village Square, Glendale. For more info: 513-233-2673.
City Silence – 11:30am. Gather in the Popular Library Lounge to participate in meditation, mindfulness and silence. You are welcome to practice whatever form of meditation or mindfulness is best for you and to stay for a few minutes or the entire hour. Main Library, 800 Vine St, Cincinnati. 513-369-6900.
Center for Spiritual Living Service – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us in creating a world that works for everyone.
Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Year-round market featuring many food and craft
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CHIROPRACTIC CARE LIVE WELL CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
Dr. Kim Muhlenkamp-Wermert 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1 Mason, OH 45040 Ph: 513-285-7482 Fax: 513-285-7483 DrKim.LiveWell@gmail.com LiveWellCC.com We look at the whole body to find the cause of the problem, helping you get well, stay well and Live Well. Specializing in pregnancy and children. See ad, page 21.
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Bodywork LOVE • LIGHT • LAUGHTERA HEALING STUDIO
Anderson Township 513-482-0907 Tisa@LoveLightLaughterHealing.com LoveLightLaughterHealing.com For the mind, body, soul and spirit. The practical expression of loving kindness through relaxing hot stone massages, SomaVeda® Thai yoga massage, laughing yoga, Reiki, reflexology, meditation, LCD Ionic Foot Detox Treatments, and natural and organic unique products. See ad, page 26.
SPAVIA DAY SPA
Rookwood 3825 Edwards Rd., Ste 106 513-795-1888 SpaviaDaySpa.com Spavia offers customized, resort-like, spa experiences at affordable prices. After receiving your service, you will leave feeling refreshed, beautiful and more relaxed than ever. To schedule an appointment call us or email us at info@spaviarookwood.com. See ad, page 37.
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CLEANING SERVICES DIAMOND QUALITY CLEAN
513-583-5855 DiamondQualityClean.com Experience Diamond Quality cleans exclusive “Quality Detail Clean” system. We guarantee 100% satisfaction or a reclean is done in 24 hours. Our cleaning services include the following: recurring custom detail, special event/onetime, move in/out, windows and blinds, decluttering, organizational assistance and much more. See ad, page 33.
Communication Karl W. Jackson, PHD Licensed Psychologist
2 locations: 311 Nilles Rd, Ste A, Fairfield, OH 45014 E Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH 45206 513-318-7120 DrKarlJackson@cinci.rr.com Tired of conflict, not being heard, and unsatisfying relationships? Improve communication with skills for deeper connections, better conflict resolution, greater mutual understanding and meeting everyone’s needs for a more joyful life. Apply in Significant-Other, Friendship, Parenting, Teaching, and Business Relationships. See ad, page 16.
ENERGY WORK THE ART OF HEALING
Sarah Molloy, Healing Touch Practitioner Board Certified and Registered Art Therapist 513-550-8200 From fertility issues to cancer support: Healing Touch can help meet your physical and emotional wellness needs, while reducing stress. See ad, page 27.
Furniture T.Y Furniture
106 E. Maple St., Columbus 614-929-5255 Service@TYFineFurniture.com TYFineFurniture.com We custom design and hand produce all of our unique commercial and home décor pieces from naturally fallen timber, applying water or milk-based glues and a proprietary organic wood finish. Our furniture is heirloom quality and guaranteed for life. We also sell a handpicked selection of Ohio-made organic mattresses, to help reduce harmful chemical exposure to your home. See ad, page 3.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS CINNA HEALTH PRODUCTS Noredol.com MyLycoLife.com
Cinna Health Products is a health and wellness company. We make LYCOLIFE, an antioxidant-rich lycopene fruit drink and NOREDOL cosmetics, designed to reduce the appearance of redness and blemishes. These natural and innovative products are developed here in Cincinnati. See ad, page 39.
HEALTH INSURANCE JULIE CHAFIN HEALTH INSURANCE
513-315-0380 JulieChafinHealthInsurance.com If your current coverage is renewing or ending, you may want to switch plans or insurance carriers to get better network coverage and pricing. Visit my website to get a quote and look at options. If you think that you may qualify for a subsidy, I am a Federal Agent on the exchange. Please call me before visiting Healthcare.gov or Kynect.ky.gov, so that I can assist you!
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY MINDY MUNOWITZ, DDS, NMD, IBND
9393 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd, West Chester, OH 45069 513-755-8000 SmilesOhio.com Integrative biological dentistry offering the entire family wellness visits to advanced dentistry integrating safe and effective therapies based on the patients’ specific needs. Our fluoride-free office offers ozone in all phases of dentistry. What you say matters! See ad, page 11.
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Stacy Best, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner 859-391-5537 Stacy@StacyBest.com StacyBest.com Stacy Best is a Registered Kinesiotherapist, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (AADP), and Master Gardener. Stacy customizes each client program to specifically meet their needs with holistic meal planning, fitness, stress management, and self-care. She specializes in weight loss, inflammation, digestion challenges, and hormone and nervous system imbalance. Call for your complementary consultation. See ad, page 16.
SLEEPWORKS
Dr. Stephen Billmann Cincinnati’s Preferred Expert for Insomnia Offices in Mason and Montgomery 513-297-3455 or 513-530-5888 CincySleeps.com Dr. Billmann is Cincinnati’s preferred expert in the treatment of insomnia. He has helped hundreds of people resolve their sleep problems. “I am finally sleeping and feel like a different person, like my ‘old self’. I wish I had met Dr. Billmann five years ago.” –Dianne, Cincinnati. See ad, page 37.
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH COACH MARY RASMUSSEN
HOLISTIC WELL CARE SIGNIFICANT HEALING WELL CARE PRACTICE
157 Lloyd Ave, Florence, KY 41042 859-282-0022 Victoria@SignificantHealing.com SignificantHealing.com Victoria Smith, certified holistic practitioner, iridologist. Individualized well care plan. Emphasis on natural supplements and remedies. Nutrition and supplement education. Fitness and personal training. Therapeutic and relaxation massage. See ad, page 22.
6400 E Galbraith Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-791-5521 Mary Rasmussen trained as an Integrative Health Coach at Duke University and is also a certified Nutritional Counselor. Her expertise is to help individuals (or groups) create a personalized health plan that is tailored to meet their needs and focuses on diet, exercise, mind/body techniques, reducing toxin exposure and diet detoxification programs. This approach can vastly improve outcomes for those wanting to make dietary and lifestyle changes by creating new and sustainable habits. See ad for Alliance Integrative Medicine, page 7.
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Gary Huber, D.O. AOBEM 8170 Corporate Park Dr, Ste 150 513-924-5300 Abrock@HuberPM.com HuberPM.com Integrative medicine blends traditional medical approaches with strong restorative natural therapies to yield the best path for finding your “ideal health.” Bio-identical hormones, thyroid, weight loss and more. See ad, page 13.
E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-791-5521 MyHealingPartner.com Combining the best practices of conventional medicine with the best evidence-based alternative treatments, AIM’s experienced practitioners work with you to create a wellness plan that is preventive, proactive and personalized. See ad, page 7.
HYPNOSIS
Hal S. Blatman, MD 10653 Techwoods Cir, Cincinnati, OH, 45242 513-956-3200 The Center offers a comprehensive individual program to help you and your body heal from injuries and aging in today’s environment-from hormones to tendons, from sexual to mental function, from migraines to foot pain. Visit us at Blatman HealthAndWellness.com. See ad, page 23.
CRAIG AUBERGER, CERTIFIED HYPNOTIST, NGH
PO Box 317748, Cincinnati, OH 45231 513-236-5558 Are you happy and enthusiastic? Have you previously made your happiness extrinsic to yourself? What achievement would you treasure most? Not sure? Try hypnosis.
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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CRAIG P. CLEVELAND, MD PAM CORDES, MS, RN, HTCP, AHN/BC ENHANCEMENTS MEDISPA, LTD
7060 Ridgetop Dr, Ste C, West Chester, OH 45069 513-755-0123 WholePictureHealthCare.com Optimizing your healthcare by integrating the best of traditional medicine with a natural approach to hormonal imbalance, thyroid disease, diabetes, heart disease and more. We treat all of you by looking at the whole picture to restore your energy and excitement about life. See ad, page 9.
ORGANIC MATTRESSES DESIGN SLEEP
108 Dayton St, Yellow Springs, OH 937-767-7567 Info@DesignSleep.com Natural Mattresses/Furniture-Wellness through better sleep is the why of what we do. If you enjoy learning, healthy living and believe in honesty, quality and value, then you will love Design Sleep. Organic, European-style, Personal Sleep Solutions/ Ergonomic Seating/Custom Bedroom Furniture. See ad, back cover.
Gary Huber, D.O. AOBEM 8170 Corporate Park Dr, Ste 150 513-924-5300 Abrock@HuberPM.com HuberPM.com Integrative medicine blends traditional medical approaches with strong restorative natural therapies to yield the best path for finding your “ideal health.” Bio-identical hormones, thyroid, weight loss and more. See ad, page 13.
LANDSCAPING TAMARAC LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
Liz Garrison, owner and operator 513-410-4254 Tamarac.Contracting@gmail.com Facebook.com/TamaracContracting Liz Garrison, owner and operator of Tamarac, provides residential and commercial properties with quality service for all Lawn Care, Landscaping, and “The Look That Lasts” Snow Removal needs. InTamarac Lawn Care & Landscaping sured and recommended, Spring Clean-up • Mulching“The Look That Lasts”. Call Tamarac is creating Planting • Maintenance today for an estimate. See ad, page 14. Landscaping • Installation Family-owned & operated since 1991.
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Dr. Gary Huber 8170 Corporate Park Dr, Ste 150 Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-924-5300 HuberPM.com
Wanting to shed a few pounds or looking to make a drastic change? We have packages that meet and support you in any stage. This package includes nutrition consultations, a sugar cleanse, weight loss supporting supplements and more! See ad, page 13.
PILATES THERAPILATES FITNESS
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weight loss Huber Personalized Medicine
Sheri Keller Burdick, PT, owner 7719 Five Mile Center, Five Mile Rd, Anderson Township 513-604-6508 TheraPilates Fitness offers specialized one-on-one physical therapy evaluations and treatments. Treating neck and back disorders, orthopedic and sports related injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements and injury prevention. We also offer Pilates Reformer group and private classes. See ad, page 25.
WELLNESS CENTER Ailie BioDerma
Gary Pekoe, PhD, President & CEO 3651 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 757-631-2114 • 855-GO-AILIE AilieBio.com
Ailie provides clients with tools for regeneration of mind, body, and spirit. AHW offers classes in Yoga, Meditation, Zumba, Women’s Fighting (Free), Diet/ Nutrition, Personal Training/Fitness as well as natural products for dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, molluscum and skin infections. See ad, page 17.
SHAMANISM GARY MATTHEWS
Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242 513-722-1917 ShamanicCounselor.com StillpointTherapy.com Counseling, shamanic journey, soul retrieval, empowerment, energy work. See ad, page 14.
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WELLNESS PLUS
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