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publishersletter “The first wealth is health.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Mind, body and spirit. There is a “growing recognition by conventional practitioners that healing is accomplished through holistic treatments that address body, mind and spirit,” according to writer Kathleen Barnes in our feature article Alternative Goes Mainstream: Today’s Complementary Trends Support Natural Health Care. Could this be the definition of “holistic” health? The idea of wholeness, as in the whole picture—of the whole person? Close.

From Wikipedia....”Holistic health is a concept in medical practice upholding that all aspects of people's needs, psychological, physical and social should be taken into account and seen as a whole. As defined above, the holistic view on treatment is widely accepted in medicine. In alternative medicine, it is believed that the spiritual aspect should also be taken into account when assessing a person's overall well-being. This spiritual aspect is claimed not to be associated with any religious ideology.”

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I think Mind, Body, and Spirit is as good a definition as we’re going to get that offers an economy of words. Succinct. Three words, three components, three parts to a whole. A great and even magical number for these sorts of things. You can find help for all Three in the pages of Natural Awakenings magazine, throughout the coming year. We start it all off this month with our first annual Natural Living Directory 2012, an expanded and enhanced feature version of our regular monthly Community Resource Guide, spotlighting the skills of many of the holistic health practitioners that we are so fortunate to have here in the Tennessee Valley. We hope that you’ll hold on to this issue as a durable reference guide, in order to refer back to it as needed throughout the year. We hope to expand the Directory to include even more practitioners next year, and we will be actively recruiting for new participants for the 2013 Natural Living Directory throughout all of 2012. To quote myself from an earlier letter, in regard to How To Use the Guide— Ask around. Check references. Get opinions. Google. And try something new, that you haven’t tried before. I am personally in the middle of a 12-session course of Colon Hydrotherapy at Jarvis Natural Health Clinic. More on this to come. Let me just say now, that I’m sold on the entire 12-session treatment plan. Other ways to kick off the new year? Sign up for the 10-week Wellness Workshop starting in January at Madison Drugs. Or sign up for Beginner’s Yoga, taught by Holley Porter-Wright, also at Madison Drugs. Start your new year out smoke-free with Dr. Loren Hunter’s Smoking Cessation Program with Acupuncture. For a one-time fee, you can come back for as many treatments as you need. Marsha Mathes can help you stick to your New Year’s Resolutions with the power of Hypnosis. Change Coach John Lambert can help here, too, by offering smart, sensible approaches toward affecting real change in tangible, tactical increments.

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

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18 PILATES FOR WEIGHT LOSS Strengthen, Lengthen and Tone

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20 ESSENTIALS Healing Oils of the Bible Part 2 - Anointing (Spikenard, Cinnamon, Cassia, Calamus and Myrrh)

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newsbriefs New Year’s Six-Week Yoga Beginner’s Series at Madison Drugs

tart or re-start your yoga practice! Develop a firm foundation in basic yoga poses, sequences, breathing techniques, concluding with a short meditation. The New Year brings new beginnings and the opportunity to make your health and vitality a priority. Choose either Tuesday morning 10-11:15am or Tuesday evening 6-7:15pm. The dates are Jan 17- Feb 21. The cost for the series is $90. The classes in the New Year's Beginner Series are designed for people who are interested in starting a yoga practice but have no experience or maybe need a boost to restart a practice. Students will be introduced to a variety of beginner level poses, learn how to use props when needed, and stay safe through alignment basics. The class will also learn a basic sequence of poses and the importance of the breath within yoga. Upon completion graduates will feel ready to enter mixed level classes with confidence. Yoga Instructor Holley Porter-Wright teaches in the Anusara style in the Huntsville/ Madison area. She teaches a variety of formats from prenatal to intermediate, as well as teaching both public classes and private lessons. Visit Holley online at HolleyPWYoga.wordpress.com. Location: Madison Drugs, 8 Parade Street NW, Huntsville. 256-837-1778. MadisonDrugs.com. See ad on page 8.

Holistic Weight Loss Course, and Experience

uided by an experienced life style coach, every class is molded to accommodate similarities and differences between each unique person—in the ways we think, feel, move and be still. Classes will include attention to all of our human make-up, including the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual domains. COURSE GOALS: • Assist each person in personal understanding. • Change useless and harmful patterns. • Find balance and healing. • Greater well-being. • Feel good. • Let go of personal barriers. • Learn practical techniques. • Love getting individual attention. • Live healthy. Allow a true guide, intuitive, and experienced teacher to care for you and assist your choice to feel your best. Weekly classes begin in February in our in-town Huntsville location. Individual interviews will be conducted in January. Classes will be kept to a small size. Call Katy Willis at 256-426-0232 or visit KatyShamanHealer.blogspot.com for more information. See CRG on page 28. natural awakenings

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Reed Acupuncture Hosts Open House in January

athy Holmes Reed invites you to attend Reed Acupuncture’s Open House on January 22, 2012 between 2-4pm to celebrate the upcoming New Year. Kathy will speak about staying healthy with the seasons, providing health tips for the remaining Winter Season and how to prepare the body for Spring. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) the use of Qigong exercises (performed easily in standing room only), herbal remedies, and acupuncture treatments are the core components for the prevention of disease. Kathy will demonstrate a 5-needle detox protocol originated from the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) on participates. NADA protocol was used after 9/11 at the makeshift hospitals (nearby churches) by NADA practitioners throughout the United States yielding immediate results for trauma victims and detoxification. Insurance companies have begun testing using the NADA protocol for recipients applying for insurance who have smoking addictions. Kathy invites you to Google AcuDetox.com for more information. NADA can be used for allergies, smoking cessation, cravings after the holidays, and general balancing. Kathy will address what acupuncture is, how it works, and will answer questions about what acupuncture treats. Light hors d’ oeuvres will be served according to the season and a balancing Qigong exercise will be demonstrated. Please R.S.V.P.: 256-303-5729 or email KathyReed1@att.net. Bring a notebook and pen if you wish to take notes. See ad on page 7.

Adventures in Self-Discovery —Learn the Secret Tool that can Transform Your Life

ome learn the "secret" tool that can transform your life at the Adventures in Self-Discovery workshop on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 9am-12pm at the Center for Inner Wellness, 3322 South Memorial Parkway, Suite 641, Huntsville. The simple act of putting thoughts and feelings on paper— "Journaling"—uses a powerful 4-step process that can help release stress and negativity, as well as help heal limiting beliefs and unconscious programming. Through this process, one can learn to make decisions more easily and open doors to higher guidance, intuition, and self trust. It allows a person to know themselves in new and meaningful ways. Workshop participants will explore basic yet powerful tools that will enable them to go deeper and reach higher to express their unrealized potential and uncover the insights, creativity, and wisdom inside them. Fee for the workshop is $45. To register, or for more information, contact Becky Waters at 256-348-5236, or email Becky@CenterForInnerWellness.com, or visit online at CenterForInnerWellness.com. The workshop is facilitated by Becky Waters, Certified Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and Professional Breathworker. See ad on page 28.

Start Your New Year Smoke Free

o you smoke and want to quit? Start the new year out smoke free with a great special on Dr. Loren Hunter’s Smoking Cessation Program with acupuncture. Dr. Hunter will expand the acupuncture to stimulate Weight Loss as part of your session, all for a one-time fee of $65.00. The

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acupuncture sessions take about 45 minutes, and you can return as often as you need to for treatment at no additional cost. Dr. Hunter has had a high success rate with this treatment. For your appointment, call Life Essentials at 256-350-6001. Offices are located at 922 6th Avenue SE, Decatur. See ad on Page 25.

Lunch with the Huntsville Christian Women’s Connection

Huntsville Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 11am-1pm at Huntsville Country Club. Admission is $15. Joy Sims’ “Enchanting Designs” will show us how to create unique and fascinating floral arrangements. Music will be provided by local musician Elaine Tibbs Rice. Katrina Dunkin, a spokesperson for domestic violence awareness, writer, and motivational speaker, will give a talk on “Finding Peace and Forgiveness During the Storms of Life.” Free childcare for children age 6 and younger will be provided offsite. Reservations for lunch or childcare are due by Monday, January 2. Call Betty at 256-837-8286 or Nancy at 256-883-1339 to make your reservations. HCWC is an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries. StonecroftMinistries.org, a support ministry for all community women and military wives. Huntsville Country Club, 2601 Oakwood Avenue, NW.

GOGA Studios Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

n December 6, 2011, GOGA Studios celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting. Members of the Madison Chamber of Commerce attended along with Madison’s Mayor Paul Finley. GOGA Studios have the newest innovation in health and fitness with whole body vibration machines. These 10-minute sessions have shown to increase muscle strength, tone and firm muscles, and improve flexibility. Decreasing cellulite, assisting in weight loss, improving mobility and coordination are other benefits from using the Total Body Vibration machines. Call GOGA Studios today at 256-325-3339 for your free session. Memberships are available and include free vibration training sessions, use of infrared sauna, alkaline natural awakenings

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New Classes in January at Nomadic Tapestry Dance Studio

omadic Tapestry Dance Studio will be offering two new classes starting in January. Bellydance Blast and Zumba Gold are both geared toward beginning dance students and active older adults looking for fun, low impact exercise. Bellydance Blast classes will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:20pm starting January 3. Zumba Gold classes will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:20pm starting January 5. • 8 class card: $60 • 1 class per week: $30/mo.

• 2 classes per week: $60/mo. • Unlimited classes: $75/mo.

Nomadic Tapestry is located at 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville. For more information, contact Lisa Wylie at LisaeWylie@msn.com or call 256-318-0169. See ad on page 29.

Warm up the New Year with Far Infrared Light

aturday, January 21, at 10am the Center for Directional Healing will host a presentation on the Amethyst Biomat, an FDA-approved medical device for home and professional use. Mats will be available for free demonstrations. The Biomat employs the technologies of far infrared light, negative ions, and amethyst crystals. Far infrared light has been shown to relieve chronic pain, repair tissue, release toxins, boost immunity, and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Negative ions, known as nature’s vitamins, open cell channels to distribute nutrients and energy throughout the body, lifting fatigue and mood. Currently being used in cancer clinics in Korea and Japan, the Biomat is achieving worldwide recognition as one of the most advanced healing tools of the 21st century. The Center is located at 2225 Drake Ave. SW, Suite 18, Huntsville. Phone 256-882-0360 for more information. See CRG on page 24.

New Years Resolutions, With Hypnosis

ith the starting of the New Year, many desire positive change. Some make goals to lose weight, quit smoking, start exercising, sleep better, create a new budget or even get a new career. The list goes on and on. Hypnosis can help keep you to stay focused. When these goals are set, it is a very good feeling. But as time goes by, sometimes this feeling can relinquish a little at a time and the value of your goals may get lost in the rush of life. With hypnosis that good feeling can be renewed and your focus strengthened, thus allowing your goals more stamina and keeping them real and fresh. Sometimes there are old, unrealistic thoughts stored away in your subconscious mind that can hinder you from fully achieving your goals. Once these

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dysfunctional memories are discovered and released with hypnosis, you’ll be in control, free to focus on fresh, new ideas that serve you better. You can put forward good, positive thoughts, and goals that are achievable, to bring more purpose to your life. Take out the old, negative thoughts and replace them with new, positive ideals and goals that serve you well. Hypnosis puts you in control of You and that is a very good feeling! Hypnosis is a very effective process to change and empower the quality of your life. You can achieve what your mind can perceive. Contact Marsha Mathes, Certified Hypnotist, at 256698-2151 for your hypnosis session today. See CRG on page 27.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Life But Were Afraid to Ask

ver feel like you can’t really talk to anyone about life’s deepest questions? If so, then here is a class for you. For eight weeks, we will be discussing life’s most persistent questions, including the following: • Is there a God or not? If there is, then why is there so much suffering in the world? • Is there any meaning to my life, or am I just an insignificant speck in the universe? • Is there life after death or do I just cease to exist after I die? • Is there any hope for a peaceful world or is it only a dream? The classes will be held at the Unity Church on the Mountain on Governors Drive, just a half mile east of California Avenue. We will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm starting January 11. There is no charge for the course, but a love offering will be taken after each class. For more information and to register, please call Debbie Preece at 256-337-8200. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Drive, Huntsville. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com. See ad page 19.

"Intuition: Uniquely Yours" at the Light of Christ Center

ntuition is defined as "knowing without knowing why you know." Through questionnaires, meditation, and other techniques, students can further develop their four "Clairs" (Clairvoyance, Clairsentience, Clairaudience, & Claircognizance). For 10 weeks beginning Tuesday, January 10, at 7pm, Rev. Faye Waite-Glasgow will teach a course entitled Intuition: Uniquely Yours (A Dynamic Power For Love & Healing) at the Light of Christ Center. Connecting to these powerful forces of the Soul will help each attain greater transformation, healing, and joy for life. With assistance and practice, the intuition becomes a reliable source of information and guidance, bringing a greater understanding of our connection and communication with

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Spirit. Call 256-895-0255 to register and for more information. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Avenue NW, Huntsville. See ad on page 5.

Healthy Communication: Co-Dependent/Enabling Communication Presenter Jadon Cascio leads a discussion on “Co-Dependent/Enabling Communication” on Saturday, January 7 from 10:30am-12:30pm at Jennifer Bail Wellness in Madison. This is one of the styles of communication that people generally know the most about, but that does not detour our use of it. In the session we will be addressing: • Our need and payoff to have others depend on us • The difference between Co-dependency verses Enabling • What is the hidden fear motivating our actions • How to create a life that allows independence for everyone in our life This is a Free Community Event and is open to the public. Jennifer Bail Wellness, 1874 Slaughter Road, Madison. 256-777-5853. JenniferBail.com.

Marley Gibson and Patrick Burns Featured Lecturers at Paranormal Study Center

arley Gibson is the author of the hit young adult paranormal fiction series, “Ghost Huntress,” from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Graphia line. Marley is a lifelong paranormal enthusiast who began conducting investigations in August 2007 as research for her “Ghost Huntress” series. Doing this, she captured some compelling pictures, videos, and sound files. Patrick Burns is best known for his starring role as the paranormal investigator on Tru TV’s (formerly Court TV) hit series “Haunting Evidence,” and now has recurring guest judge appearances on Travel Channel’s “Paranormal Challenge,” but he was no stranger to the media prior; having been featured on CNN and an Emmy award-winning documentary for TBS, among countless other appearances. Patrick is one of the most respected and in-demand paranormal researchers today, receiving requests to conduct investigations and lectures from coast to coast. Recently married, Marley and Patrick will be sharing their many paranormal adventures with us on Friday, January 27th, at 6:30pm. The couple will show clips from their investigations, share evidence, and discuss many of the amazing locations throughout America. Admission: $10 at the door. Check ParapsychologyStudy Group.com for locatation of the meeting. Marley and Patrick will also hold a book signing at The Dream Maker in Huntsville on January 28, from 12-3pm. Dreammakershop.com. Parapsychology StudyGroup.com.

New Appointments for Phyllis D. Light

merican Naturopathic Certification Board: Phyllis D. Light, MA, Registered Herbalist, has been appointed as an active board member of the American Naturopathic Certification Board. As an independent organization, the American Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB) administers a comprehensive test for professionals seeking certification. The mission of ANCB is to provide a testing process that promotes high standards of ethics and competence among traditional naturopaths and health care professionals, to aid in maintaining these standards through required continuing education, and to assure that ANCBcertified professionals meet specific standards of education and experience and are committed to a high level of ethical practice. One of Phyllisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first projects as a board member is to help update the certification examination. American Herbalists Guild: Phyllis D. Light, MA, Registered Herbalist, has been appointed as Secretary of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG), the only organization for all professional herbalists in the United States. The AHG membership consists of professional members who must meet conditions for certification, general members (including students) and benefactors. The AHG publishes the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild and holds an annual conference at which research is presented. A major goal of the American Herbalists Guild is to establish recognizable standards of competency in botanical medicine in order to promote well-trained professional practitioners who offer high quality herbal care. In addition, the AHG fosters high standards of ethics and integrity in the education and practice of therapeutic herbalism and promotes cooperation between herbal practitioners and other health care providers in order to integrate herbalism into community health care. The American Herbalist Guild encourages practices that promote the ecological health and increase awareness of issues surrounding plant sustainability. Phyllis D. Light, MA, RH, LMT. Appalachian Center for Natural Health, 329 South Main Street, Arab AL. PhyllisDLight.com. See CRG on page 24.

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Science Confirms Benefits of Herbal Brews

njoy your next cup of herbal tea while toasting to better health. U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded researchers have confirmed the science-based health benefits of three of Americans’ favorite herbal teas. Chamomile tea has long been said to soothe a troubled belly and restless mind. After reviewing scientific literature on the herb’s beneficial bioactivity, the study team published an article in Agricultural Research describing test-tube evidence that the beverage also offers moderate antimicrobial and significant anti-platelet-clumping action. They found that peppermint tea also shows significant antimicrobial, plus antiviral, antioxidant and antitumor actions, and even some antiallergenic potential. After reviewing human clinical trials, the researchers further reported that drinking hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure in a group of pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults.

Calm Work Stress

eeling psychologically strained or blue at work? A simple, daily B vitamin supplement may be an answer. Australia’s Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, at Swinburne University of Technology, and the National Institute of Complementary Medicine recently partnered in a study assessing the personalities, work demands and mood, anxiety and strain experienced by 60 men and women. Half the group took a nutrient-herb-blend supplement with the full spectrum of B vitamins plus calcium, magnesium and vitamin C, nutrients known to help with the stress response; and passionflower and oats, which also soothe the nervous system. The other half received a placebo. At the end of three months, controlling for differences in personality and work demands, the B-complex treatment group reported significantly lower personal strain. The supplement group also reported decreased feelings of depression/dejection, anger/ hostility and tension/anxiety, as well as less fatigue. The placebo group noticed no such changes. It’s wise to talk with a doctor or other health professional before beginning any supplementation program; bottled Bs may interact with certain medications and with each other. B vitamins occur naturally in meat and tuna; whole grains; leafy greens like collards, kale and Swiss chard; lentils and beans; broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage; and potatoes and oranges.

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EAT BREAKFAST TO SHED POUNDS

es, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, says Heather Leidy, an assistant professor in the University of Missouri’s department of nutrition and exercise physiology. “Everyone knows that eating breakfast is important, but many people still don’t make it a priority.” Leidy’s research shows that a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day, making it a valuable strategy to control appetite and regulate food intake. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, she discovered why. Eating a protein-rich breakfast works to reduce the brain signals controlling food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior.

FASTING IS GOOD FOR THE HEART

ew evidence from cardiac researchers at the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center, in Utah, suggests that routine, periodic fasting is good for our health and specifically, our heart, because it reduces weight and levels of sugar and triglycerides in the blood. The results expand upon a 2007 Intermountain Healthcare study showing a direct association between fasting and a reduced risk of coronary heart failure. The findings were presented at the 2011 annual scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology, in New Orleans.

healing energy Closing my eyes, I visualize the healing of Mother Earth and Father Sky. Heavenly rays of sun stream through my body cleansing away all toxins and nourishing all weaknesses. The earth replenishes my lost energy with her own and draws out anxiety and other heaviness through the soles of my feet. Artwork and Text by Rita Loyd Copyright ÂŠ2012

Rita Loyd is a professional watercolor artist and writer. The message of her work is about the healing power of unconditional self-love. Rita began painting in 1996 as a way to cope with chronic illness and depression. Through this journey, the creative process became her teacher, healer and friend who would guide her to find the true meaning and experience of unconditional self-love. Rita writes about this experience and all that she has learned about unconditional self-love in her new book Unconditional Self-Love: What It Is, Why It's important and How to Nurture It in Your Life. You can purchase this book in Huntsville at Ruth's Nutrition, H. Raines Gifts or at www.NurturingArt.com, where you can view Rita's artwork and blog.

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PROBIOTICS HELP PREVENT ECZEMA

angerines are sweet, affordable and in season, and now there’s another reason to stock up on this juicy fruit. Researchers from the University of Western Ontario have discovered that a tangerine flavonoid, nobiletin, appears to help prevent obesity and protect against Type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis, the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. When the researchers fed mice a “Western” diet high in fats and simple sugars, they became obese, showing all the signs associated with metabolic syndrome: elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood levels of insulin and glucose, and fatty livers. A second group of mice—fed the same unhealthy diet, but with nobiletin added—experienced no symptoms of metabolic syndrome and gained weight normally. Ingesting nobiletin also prevented the buildup of fat in the liver by stimulating genes that help burn excess body fat, while inhibiting genes responsible for manufacturing it.

study by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology shows that the incidence of eczema in children of mothers that drank milk fortified with a probiotic supplement during pregnancy and while breastfeeding was about half that experienced otherwise. Source: British Journal of Dermatology

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THE HEAVY SECRET OF FAKE FATS

ood containing synthetic fats—which taste like natural fats, but with fewer calories—may sound enticing to dieters. However, fat substitutes used in low-calorie potato chips and other processed foods could instead backfire and contribute to weight gain and obesity. Findings by Purdue University scientists published online in the American Psychological Association’s journal, Behavioral Neuroscience, challenges marketing claims that foods made with fat substitutes help with weight loss. Apparently, the hitch is that synthetic fats can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate food intake, leading to inefficient use of calories and weight gain.

The Power of Good Posture

other’s warnings against slouching were correct. Recent research proves that poor posture not only makes a bad impression, it can make us feel physically weaker. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, explored the relationship of posture and pain tolerance and found that by simply adopting more dominant poses, individuals can feel more powerful, in control and better able to tolerate distress. More, those studied using the most dominant posture were able to comfortably tolerate more pain than others assigned a more neutral or submissive stance. People tend to curl up into a ball when in pain, but the University of Southern California researchers recommend doing the opposite—try sitting or standing up straight, lifting the chin, pushing out the chest and generally expanding the body shape. They suggest that these small, yet empowering, changes in behavior can decrease sensitivity to pain. Adopting a powerful posture may even affect the body’s hormone levels, boosting testosterone, which is associated with increased pain tolerance, and decreasing cortisol, typically released in response to stress.

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Resilient Communities Volunteerism Remains Strong in America More than 60 million Americans volunteered 8 billion hours of their services in 2010, holding steady with the previous year, according to the latest report by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), released late last year. Communities are benefiting from their work in mentoring and tutoring youth, fundraising and providing food, transportation and general labor, including disaster relief. “Every day, volunteers of all ages are giving their time and talents to solve problems and make our country stronger,” says Robert Velasco II, acting CEO of CNCS. He observes that civic involvement increases as people become more deeply rooted in their communities through family, work and school ties. The members of Generation X (born 1965 to 1981) are volunteer stars, having contributed 2.3 billion hours in 2010, 110 million more than the year before. Teen volunteer rates were also up from 2002 through 2010, compared to 1989. A Volunteering in America report attributes this to emphasis on service-learning in high schools, the influence of parents that volunteer, social networking and the ease of finding opportunities via the Internet. To find local volunteer opportunities by category, visit Serve.gov or AllForGood.org.

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Fishy Business Something’s Spawning Gender-Bent Fish A French study examining wild gudgeon fish that live directly downstream from a pharmaceutical drug manufacturing plant found that up to 80 percent of them exhibited both male and female traits in their sex organs. Such sex abnormalities indicate endocrine disruption that can foreshadow larger effects on fish populations because of reductions in breeding abilities. Upstream of the plant, only 5 percent of such intersex fish were detected. Excreted pharmaceuticals can enter the environment from sewage treatment plants or the flushing of unwanted or old drugs down the toilet. They also can directly enter waterways via discharge into rivers and streams by drug manufacturing plants. The study is the first to link discharge from a drug plant, rather than a sewage plant, with physical and chemical changes in fish. The inquiry was initiated after fishermen along the Dore River, in France, noticed swollen bellies and abnormal innards in the wild gudgeon fish. Study results were published in the journal Environmental International. More research is needed to identify the types and levels of specific drugs in the water at each site. Source: EnvironmentalHealthNews.com

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Going Out Green New Mortuary Practices Reduce Mercury Pollution Resomation, Ltd., in Glasgow, Scotland, has invented a new alkaline hydrolysis unit as a green alternative to cremation. Founder Sandy Sullivan plans to install the first one in America at the Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mercury from dental fillings vaporized in crematoria has been blamed for up to 16 percent of British airborne mercury emissions, and many facilities there are fitting costly mercury filtration systems to meet reduced emission targets. The device dissolves the body in heated, pressurized, alkaline water. Makers claim the process produces one-third less greenhouse gas than cremation, uses one-seventh of the energy and allows for complete separation of mercury-laden dental amalgam for safe disposal. Sullivan, a biochemist, says tests have proven the effluent is sterile, contains no DNA and poses no environmental risk. He believes it can rival cremation for cost. The technology has been legalized in seven states to date. Another green alternative, Promession, is under development by Swedish Biologist Susanne Wiigh-Masak. It involves a fully automated machine that removes the body from the coffin and freezes it with liquid nitrogen. Vibrating breaks the corpse into fragments, which are then dried, refined and filtered to remove dental amalgam and other metals. The remains are then automatically poured into a biodegradable container for shallow burial. Wiigh-Masak likens the process to composting, in which organic materials convert to soil within weeks. She says that 60 countries around the world have expressed interest in the technology. Source: BBC News

Future Fuels U.S. Renewable Energy Surpasses Nuclear Beginning in 2011, renewable energy production in the United States surpassed nuclear production in overall quantity and percentage. As a percentage of total U.S. energy generation, renewables are steadily, if modestly, gaining. California’s leadership goal targets the utilization of 33 percent renewable energy sources by 2020. Hydroelectric, geothermal, solar/photovoltaic, wind and biomass combined make up a growing segment of the mix: 11.7 percent as of June 2011, surpassing nuclear at 11.1 percent. For the same period in 2010, nuclear was 11.6 percent, and renewable was 10.6, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Forbes reports that many environmentalists, however, think that the two prominent technologies that currently make up much of the renewables sector—hydroelectric power, at 35 percent, and biomass, at 48 percent—are the least attractive. (Wind is the third-largest, at 13 percent of renewable, 1.5 percent of the total.) Large-scale hydroelectric power production has harmful impacts on river ecosystems and has become less popular in the developed world. As for biomass, each of the many types of feedstock must be evaluated individually for its emissions profile, water footprint and other considerations, such as whether farm fields or forests need that material to decompose in place in order to retain soil or ecosystem function.

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Rocky Topping Appalachian Residents Oppose Coal Mining Policies Even though coal mining forms the economic backbone of several Appalachian states, a recent poll reveals overwhelming local resistance to the technique of removing the entire tops of mountains to secure the coal, and then dumping the toxic remains in valleys and streams. Residents are mad enough to make it an election issue. A survey of 1,315 registered voters, sponsored by Earthjustice, Appalachian Mountain Advocates and the Sierra Club, was conducted by independent research companies in Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia. It found that only 20 percent of residents support the practice of mountaintop removal. More, voters from all parties in these states promise to penalize elected officials that move to weaken clean water and environmental regulations related to such mining. The poll reveals intense and broad-based support in the heart of Appalachia for fully enforcing and even increasing clean water protections to combat the negative impacts of mountaintop removal mining. Joan Mulhern, senior legislative counsel for Earthjustice, says, “The time for this destructive practice is over. The people in Appalachia are making it clear that they recognize the threats to their health and communities.” Source: Earthjustice.org, find state action contacts at Tinyurl.com/3jnlum5.

ecotip Mailbox Makeover Banish Unwanted Catalogs The holidays have come and gone and a new year is here, heralded by a mailbox still engorged with resource-wasting, old and new catalog clutter. Altogether, some 20 billion catalogs are mailed annually, to the frustration of Earth-conscious shoppers. According to the nonprofit ForestEthics, the average American will spend the equivalent of eight months of their life dealing with junk mail. We all can save valuable time, conserve America’s forests, ease up on overflowing landfills, and reduce fuel and other materials wasted on unwanted catalogs by following these simple tips. 1. Ditch duplicate mailings. If you receive multiples of a catalog you like, call and ask the company to remove the extra listing. 2. Delete your address. The Direct Marketing Association (dmaChoice.org) will add your name to a “delete” list for direct marketers through its Mail Preference Service. It’s free online, or $1 by mail. 3. Sign up with a service. Options available for a modest fee include Catalog Choice.org, StopTheJunkMail.com and 41Pounds.org.

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Faux Food Demand Labels on Genetically Engineered Foods The United States is a rarity among developed countries in that it does not require labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. Russia, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand and 15 nations in the European Union require notice of GE content. A poll by ABC News shows that 93 percent of Americans want the federal government to require mandatory labeling of these foods. The nonprofit Center for Food Safety (CFS) has filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanding that the agency require the labeling of GE foods, on behalf of the Just Label It campaign (JustLabelIt.org), a coalition of 350 companies, organizations, scientists, doctors and individuals dedicated to food safety and consumer rights. In 1992, the FDA issued a policy statement that GE foods were not “materially” different than traditional foods, and so did not need to be labeled. Agency policy severely constricts differences only to alterations that can be tasted, smelled or otherwise detected through the five senses. CFS Executive Director Andrew Kimbrell states, “Current FDA policy uses 19th-century rationale for a 21st-century issue, leaving consumers in the dark as to hidden changes to their food. It is long overdue that the FDA acknowledges the myriad reasons genetically engineered foods should be labeled and label these novel foods once and for all.” Critics claim that GE foods are linked to both personal health and environmental risks. Tell the FDA to label GE foods and more at CenterForFoodSafety.org and TrueFoodNow.org.

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PILATES FOR WEIGHT LOSS Strengthen, Lengthen and Tone by Victoria Everman

Individuals can add a variety of tools to a basic Pilates mat routine to help tone muscles all over and avoid boredom. “I enjoy adding bands, body rings and light weights to my routine because it provides variety and challenges muscles in a different way,” says Cabán. Resistance bands are easily portable, yet create a considerable amount of challenging resistance to help firm and tone. The body ring, well known among Pilates enthusiasts, is another resistance tool used during mat exercise, often focusing on the lower body and core muscles.

Pilates, similar to yoga in its concentration on breathing, was developed by Joseph Pilates in just the past century. While it’s rare to break much of a sweat during a session, with its focus on major muscle groups and slow, intentional movements, Pilates has become a popular practice for effecting Look Thinner weight loss. One of the best ways to look and feel

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ilates can help to build and maintain lean muscle mass while you are losing weight, realign posture as the body’s center of gravity changes, promote long elegant posture and graceful flowing movement, and keep you centered and energized— all at the same time,” explains Jillian Hessel, a Los Angeles-based Pilates teacher with 26 years’ experience. “I find that many people are successfully losing weight with Pilates because they become much more aware of their bodies, and in turn, treat them better and make better food choices,” adds Ana Cabán, a Pilates fitness expert who has operated studios on both coasts. After chatting with a panel of pros and diving into the fitness

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method’s history, we arrived at the top five ways to become trim and toned by practicing Pilates.

Burn More Calories Creating muscle mass is one of the best ways to increase calorie-burning potential. Pilates can help accomplish that in spades. “Simply stated, Pilates is strength training,” says Alycea Ungaro, owner of Real Pilates, in New York City. “We work with resistance to increase strength and hence, muscle mass. Using springs and different apparatus to increase the load to the muscles, we can affect a metabolic increase by building lean muscle mass.”

thinner is to maintain good posture. Pilates helps create better posture by firming not only the abs, but the back, as well. “All Pilates work is performed with proper alignment and attention to posture. By establishing optimal spinal alignment, you can facilitate better circulation, improved lymphatic flow and increased stamina of the muscles along the spine,” says Ungaro. Not only will toned spinal muscles help with continued weight loss vis-à-vis increased metabolism, standing up straight will automatically make a person appear thinner, thereby increasing one’s confidence, as well. “You will stand taller, hold your waist tighter and feel stronger,” she adds.

Craft Core Muscles Pilates is all about core strength— front and side abdominals and the entire back. Toned abs and a strong back help to prevent injury, improve posture, reduce lower back pain and even promote proper bowel function. But the most popular result is flat abdominals.

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Improve Eating Habits “The increased body awareness will also make you less likely to indulge in unhealthy eating habits,” notes Ungaro. Experiencing the improvements to your body and of what it’s capable is incredibly motivating. “You will have a new respect for your body and be more likely to take better care of it,” she says.

Complete with Cardio No weight loss regimen is complete without cardiovascular work. Combining the strength training of Pilates and a consistent cardio session works to help you lose weight and tone up nearly twice as fast as doing either routine on its own. Walking up hills works, or to add variety and challenge, “Consider swimming, running or the elliptical machine,” suggests Ungaro. “Steady-state activity is great for cardio conditioning.”

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“You shall say to the Israelites, “This shall be my holy anointing oil throughout your generations.” —Exodus 30:31 “And Moses took the anointing oil . . . and he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head and anointed him to sanctify him.” —Leviticus 8:10-12

Healing Oils of the Bible Part 2—Anointing (Spikenard, Cinnamon, Cassia, Calamus and Myrrh) By Linda Hileman BS, CCA s any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” —James 5:14

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“A woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard [a blend of spikenard and myrrh] and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head . . . ” —Mark 14:3

Although the concept of “anointing” is unusual in our twenty-first century society, throughout history, the act of anointing was an integral part of rituals and ceremonies created to bless, celebrate and heal. Anointing people and sacred places and objects raised awareness of the sacredness of life, signified a union with God, and facilitated a gateway between the physical and spiritual realms.

The aroma of spikenard soothes the deepest anxieties and replaces negative emotions with acceptance and compassion. Physically, it calms the heart and relieves nervous tension. It is exceptional for wounds that will not heal and for regenerating skin cells. The effects of spikenard may explain why Mary anointed Jesus with it so generously in preparation for His death and burial. During the Exodus trek through the desert, God gave Moses exact ingredients and instructions for creating His holy anointing oil. The blend contained the essential oils of myrrh, cinnamon, cassia, and calamus in an olive oil base. Moses was instructed to use this oil to anoint the tabernacle and all that was inside, and Aaron and his sons. (Exodus 30:22-30)

“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise.” —Proverbs 21:20 Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus shortly before His death and He vindicated her actions when some of the disciples objected to the cost of such an anointing. (Matthew 26:7; Mark 14:3; Luke 7:37; John 12:3)

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There are 65 references to God’s holy anointing oil in the bible. Many believe Moses used it to protect the Israelites from plagues. Modern science shows that all the oils in God’s blend contain immunestimulating and/or anti-infectious compounds. Myrrh is an ingredient in many preparations throughout the bible including nard and God’s incense and holy anointing oil. This is due to the fact that in addition to its healing ability, myrrh is a fixative, meaning that when mixed with other aromatic oils, it makes their fragrances last longer. The chemical components in calamus, cinnamon and cassia are high in ketones, aldehydes and phenols providing a powerful disinfectant that would have protected people from the spread of disease. Jesus taught His disciples to anoint and heal. “And He called to Him the twelve and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits . . . And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.” —Mark 6:7, 13 Jesus instructed His disciples to spend their time wisely, seeking out only those who were receptive to healing. He directed them to go where they were accepted, welcomed, and greeted with kindness. When met with doubt, disbelief or resistance, He taught them to move on and not waste their time. (Mark 6:10-11; Luke 10:1-12) Linda Hileman BS, CCA is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist. For more information or to make an appointment, call 256-325-4444 or email EssentialOptions@aol.com. References: Healing Oils of the Bible, David Stewart Ph.D. Healing Oils Healing Hands, Linda L. Smith

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Dr. Loren Hunter, ND believes in bridging natural healthcare with traditional healthcare. Dr. Hunter believes that both schools of thought are equally important, and he will encourage you to work closely with your physician. Services offered include acupuncture, naturopathy, myofascial release, neurokinesiology, nutritional and herbal counseling.

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NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS—Dedicated to total family care, Dr. Misty Browning treats patients of all ages with special training in Pregnancy and Pediatric Chiropractic care. Dr. Browning is Webster technique certified. With a background in Physical Therapy, Dr. Browning has a unique treatment approach. She also utilizes therapeutic modalities such as Decompression Traction, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, rehabilitative exercises, and corrective care. Dr. Browning is located in the Med-Surg Building. New Life Family Chiropractic also sells products like Biofreeze, pillows and supplements. To start feeling your best call today for your appointment.

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CENTER FOR OPTIMAL WELLBEING U’Jeana Wilson Owner/Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Degree in Psychology 256-489-9806 Center for Optimal Wellbeing is the longest operating colonic therapy provider in Huntsville. First time clients have expressed immediate feelings of increased energy levels and improved efficiency in waste elimination. You will enjoy the experience of your own “personal cleansing spa” as you receive colon hydrotherapy (colonic), far infrared sauna, an optional massaging shower, and ionic footbath services—in a clean, comfortable, and relaxing private environment. Call for directions and a 10% discount on your first service when you mention Natural Awakenings or use code COWB.

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NATURAL LIVING GLOSSARY ACUPUNCTURE: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of ‘meridians.’ Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs. AROMATHERAPY: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments. AYURVEDA: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type, determined according to ayurvedic principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurvedic prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification. BIOFEEDBACK: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and is used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored. CHINESE MEDICINE: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

CHIROPRACTIC: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment. COLON THERAPY: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease. Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold. CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST): A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated, because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity. DENTISTRY (HOLISTIC): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of) silver-mercury fillings. DETOXIFICATION: The practice of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing. EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT): A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved, or ‘stuck,’ negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy

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REIKI: Means “universal life-force energy.” A method of activating and balancing the life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate. ROLFING STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION (ROLFING): A hands-on technique for deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, the range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and restore flexibility. SHAMANISM: An ancient healing tradition which believes that loss of power is the real source of illness and that all healing includes the spiritual dimension. Shamanic healing usually involves induction into an altered state of consciousness and journeying into the spirit world to regain personal power and to access the powers of nature and of teachers. Shamanic healing may be taken literally or employed symbolically, but in or out of its cultural context, the tradition can be both self-empowering and self-healing. SOUND HEALING: Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony. SPIRITUAL HEALING/COUNSELING: Practiced in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his or her spiritual essence with that of the client. The healer works to either balance the spiritual field or shift the perceptual base of the client to create harmony between mind and body and draw the client into the active presence of Divine Spirit. In the other, the healer transforms healing energy into a vibrational frequency that the client can receive and comfortably assimilate, reminding the person’s intuitive core of its inherent healing ability. THERMOGRAPHY (THERMAL IMAGING): A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges. YOGA: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments. PLEASE NOTE: The contents of this Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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TIME OF YOUR LIFE By John Lambert

e all know about New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the countdown to midnight, the fireworks shows, celebrations and partiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Happy Bubbles of Champaign, those short lived feelings of effervescence. The New Year: a promise of new beginnings, Hope for the futureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Out with the old and In with the newâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;echoes of Tennyson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ring out the old, ring in the newâ&#x20AC;Ś The year is going let him go, Ring out the false, ring in the true.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a bit too familiar, too comfortable; THAT is one of the problems with resolutions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly as if resolutions are meant to be broken. (I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve broken a lot more resolutions than Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kept.) Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like I have to muster up lots of â&#x20AC;&#x153;will powerâ&#x20AC;? or something called resolve to keep a resolution, and what about the expectation? The point in time when it becomes disappointment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like going to the gym.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well the cake looked â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh So Good!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well here we go again.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stick to my guns.â&#x20AC;?

sauce. Add a little running in with your walking. Try a yoga class in addition to exercise. Add lifting free weights to the weightlifting you do on machines. Try out a new behavior, a new exercise, a different food. Go back to school. Buy fresh foods at your local market. And, as they say in ballet: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stay Hungry!â&#x20AC;?

Happy New Year! John Lambert is a Writer, facilitator and Primary trainer at Small Change Works. 256-590-3824. SmallChangeWorks @gmail.com. See CRG on page 28.

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So people tend to give up. Maybe next yearâ&#x20AC;Ś Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;buyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; into the idea of Resolutions anymore. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too familiar and a poorly chosen word. I prefer to call it making decisions and setting goals and direction: a process that continues through time with little events along the path. Diet and exercise are the issues most often addressed at the beginning of the year. Both deal with the physical body and can be measured; size, weight, strength, and endurance. Retail stores will feature exercise equipment, treadmills (a lovely word), pedometers, and protein drinks that promise to make you slim. You can also make little changes to what you are Already doing and set realistic goals. Build into your goals the expectation that you may need to adjust them. (If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever walked along a cow path or a game trail you know they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go in a straight line.) Eat an orange at breakfast instead of drinking a glass of orange juice. Add an apple or a serving of apple-

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POWER FOODS

BOOST ENERGY, LOSE WEIGHT

by Judith Fertig

o say that Brendan Brazier, a former professional triathlete from Vancouver, Canada, has energy to spare is an understatement. Brazier has turned his vegan Ironman success into a triptych of bestselling books: Thrive, Thrive Fitness and his new cookbook, Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health. He has created the Vega line of whole food products and become an activist for improving the health of people and the planet through food choices. “I discovered that with the perfect combination of the right foods, it was possible to achieve incredible levels of fitness that went far beyond what I could have achieved on a regular diet,” he explains. “The perfect combination for me is a whole food, Earth-friendly plant-based diet. But even small changes—like adding these seven clean, quality super foods to a person’s daily diet—can help decrease body

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fat, diminish visible signs of aging, boost energy without caffeine or sugar, enhance mood and improve sleep quality.”

Brazier’s Seven Super Foods Maca. This root vegetable from South America increases energy by nutrition, not stimulation, advises Brazier, who recommends the gelatinized form for best results and often adds it to a drink after a workout. Hemp protein. Rich in omega-3 and omega-4 essential fatty acids, hemp protein powder makes a great base for a smoothie. Fresh ginger and ground, dried turmeric. These spices help the blood circulate more efficiently, and thus boost energy. Brazier adds them to drinks or smoothies. Chia. Small, white chia seeds help sustain energy and maintain a feeling of fullness. He enjoys them in a blueberry chia breakfast pudding. Fresh leafy greens. Brazier believes the consumption of chlorophyll-rich, leafy green vegetables, combined with moderate exercise, is the best way to create a biologically younger body. Chlorella. This freshwater green algae, taken as a dietary supplement, is best known as a powerful energy enhancer and brain booster. Green tea. Rich in chlorophyll and antioxidants, green tea causes a slow, steady release of energy over the course of several hours. “Each new year brings fresh resolve to launch healthier habits that lead to fitter bodies, better sleep, increased performance and happier lives,” says Brazier. “Diet is one of the things we have the power to change right now in order to begin to thrive.” Judith Fertig celebrates healthy cooking at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com.

by Gatlianne

Yoga as a Spiritual Practice

oga is a way of life; it is not just a series of poses. In fact, the yoga poses that are most often in the Postures articles are from a branch of yoga called Hatha Yoga. But this is not the only type of yoga nor is it the traditional yoga. In fact, it’s nowhere close. Yoga is also more than just st a way of life–it’s a way of being. You can be in any yoga pose but if you ou aren’t in the yoga state of mind then hen there’s something missing from m not only the pose but from m you being in the pose. The philosophy of Yoga goes oes well beyond the poses es of yoga that evolved d over the years. Yoga involves volves a commitment to o Self—the inner self, the e outer self and the higher self. Without this comt, the mitment, piritual deep spiritual tion connection hat to self that an yoga can bring, then thee eposes beothing come nothing ysical but physical ents. movements. uld literOne could ally go through tions of the motions es and the poses perhapss get a hysical good physical

workout but they would miss so much. A true yoga practice means committing not only to the known postures but also to the breath, the mind, the spirit. It’s a commitment that reaches in deep to the core of a yoga practitioner. The yoga state becomes a place of solace, peace and tranquility—a place to quiet the mind, still the body and observe the soul and the divine but the also the connection of the soul to th divine. This state of being becomes a place to listen to the inner workings of the heart but also to listen to the voice of the Divine. “Prayer is the act of talking to God; Meditation is the act of listenlisten Divine, ing to God.” The voice of the Divi the voice of God, is whatever God and Divine mean to you. Yoga does not ask you to believe in one God Go or another. It simply asks that you speak to and listen to your God— the Divine presence and light within you and a the Divine presence and a light outside outsid of you. This month’ month’s article has no pose po to try. But I think this month’s call is i more challenging. We’re beginning a new year and some say a turning point in humanity. Whether Wh hether this

is true or not I don’t know but what I do know is that at any time each of us can create a turning point in our own lives. Therefore, this article is a call for you to inhabit the yoga state of being and deepen your spiritual practice. This doesn’t mean that you give up your spiritual beliefs or believe in anything different than you already believe. Instead, it means that you take your spirituality with you to the yoga mat or any quiet space and be completely committed to and for your spirituality. Not just your religion or beliefs but the deep spirit within you. Connect with your soul, listen to the stillness in your heart, listen for the Divine presence. Close your eyes and really hear the sound of your breath, the gentle beat of your heart, the sound of the soft silence within. Know that as you were made in God’s light you so carry that light. Be with that light, feel it, encompass it. Know that in your quiet, still moments you are one with the Divine, one with Spirit, one with God and that stillness and oneness is with you at all times. You are ever present to God Spirit and the God Spirit is ever present in you.

—PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEWIS METTS.

Gatlianne is an author and Yoga & Reiki practitioner based in Athens, AL. For more information or to schedule a private yoga or Reiki session, please contact her at M@Gatlianne.com or visit Gatlianne.com.

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The U.S. government established the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in 1992, under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate and evaluate promising unconventional medical practices. In the 21st century, it’s been picked up more widely under the concept of integrative medicine, in which conventional medical and more natural therapies are used to complement one another. This encouraging development also reflects current trends among major categories of therapies that take body, mind and spirit into account.

Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine

ALTERNATIVE

GOES MAINSTREAM Today’s Complementary Trends Support Natural Health Care by Kathleen Barnes

aven’t we all at some time shifted to more healthy foods, enjoyed a massage, consulted with a chiropractor or naturopath, popped a vitamin C supplement or attended a yoga, Tai chi, qigong or Pilates class? Many of us also meditate regularly and pray for sick friends and relatives. If we’ve engaged in any of these activities, we are among the nearly two-thirds of Americans that use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies each year. While these approaches to wellness have been practiced for millennia, it’s only been in the past decade or so that they have begun to move from the U.S. alternative fringe into the American mainstream. The widespread use of CAM therapies is due to a confluence of

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three trends: a growing body of credible scientific research that supports their effectiveness; popular demand for these natural, non-invasive and effective therapies; and growing recognition by conventional practitioners that healing is accomplished through holistic treatments that address body, mind and spirit.

Signs of the Times Today, even the staid American Medical Association recommends a multivitamin supplement for virtually everyone; you can find a yoga class in almost any YMCA or community college; prestigious medical schools have departments of complementary and alternative medicine; and some hospitals are encouraging their staff to become proficient in energy medicine and healing techniques.

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) requires a dramatic mental shift away from symptomrelated modalities of Western medicine. Here, one’s wellness and illness is based on managing the flow of energy, or chi (pronounced CHEE), through the body. TCM has been used in China and others parts of Asia for 5,000 years. Its core concept requires that the practitioner treat the underlying causes of disease, rather than just the symptoms. TCM has now become foundational in modern thinking as well, prompting an understanding that the entire organism— body, mind and spirit—must be addressed in order for healing to take place. “Homotoxicology is the most exciting trend in TCM today,” says Jonathan Wald, an acupuncture physician and academic dean of East West College of Natural Healing, in Sarasota, Florida. He explains: “It’s a blend of homeopathy, acupuncture and herbal medicine, with allopathic diagnostic techniques.” Homotoxicology (sometimes called biopuncture) applies herbal and homeopathic solution injections at specifically related energy meridian points to relieve various disease conditions or pain and rebalance the body. Another promising development is use of the Ryodaraku machine that measures electrical resistance to identify diseases in their beginning stages, affording early treatment. “I think of Ryodaraku almost as a TCM form of a blood test,” says Wald. “It helps us see what’s going on and we can often correct it with a little electrical stimulation pen.”

Today, TCM and Western allopathic medicine are being considered in concert more often as practitioners find practical common ground in hospitals and clinical settings throughout the United States.

Energy Therapies Current energy therapies comprise a broad range of hands-on healing modalities, ranging from Reiki, Healing Touch and Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), to an increasing array of hybrids. The Energy Medicine Institute (EnergyMed.org), in Ashland, Oregon, notes that energy medicine can employ a variety of non-invasive methods intended to trigger the body’s natural healing powers, working to activate energies that have become weakened, disturbed or unbalanced. According to the institute, flow, balance and harmony can be restored and maintained within an energy system by tapping, massaging, pinching, twisting or connecting specific energy points (known as acupoints) on the skin; tracing or swirling the hand over the skin along specific energy pathways; exercises or postures designed for specific energetic effects; focused use of the mind to alter specific energies; and/or surrounding an area with healing energies (one person’s energies impact another’s). Nicolas Ortner, founder of The Tapping Solution, calls this Emotional Freedom Techniques-based energy modality, “…a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.” By tapping on meridian points of the body while repeating certain helpful affirmations about health or emotional situations, energetic blockages can be removed, allowing profound physical and emotional changes to take place. Ortner is excited about the growing awareness of self-guided healing through energy modalities, including his technique. “We had 350,000 people at our online Tapping World Summit last year,” he says. “That says something about the need that we are fulfilling.”

Herbalism

Homeopathy

Herbalism is widely practiced worldwide to heal body and mind, and herbs and other plants are sometimes used in spiritual healing. Herbs are commonly prescribed by conventional physicians in Europe. In 1978, the German Commission E published a list of more than 300 herbs, noting research attesting to their safety and effectiveness, as well as possible side effects and drug interactions. The United States has lagged in its acceptance of herbal interventions. Still, Susun Weed, founder of the Wise Woman Center, in Woodstock, New York, and author of four herbal books, including Healing Wise, points out that drug companies have been quick to isolate various herbal medicine components and market them as prescription drugs.

Homeopathy, operating on the principle of “like treats like,” involves the use of highly diluted substances to trigger the body’s natural process of healing. According to The Society of Homeopaths, “A substance which causes symptoms when taken in large doses, can be used in small amounts to treat those same symptoms.” For example, drinking too much coffee can cause sleeplessness and agitation. Thus, when caffeine is made into a homeopathic medicine, it could be used to treat people with these symptoms. Dana Ullman, author of The Homeopathic Revolution and Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, notes that the trend in homeopathy in the United States has its debunkers. He attributes this to establishment fears that, “If homeopathy is true, then everything about modern medicine and science is false.” But, he adds, “The homeopathy deniers ignore or downplay the substantial body of verifying evidence from basic science and clinical research—from outcome studies, cost-effectiveness studies and epidemiological evidence.”

Meditation and Related Therapies “In the ’60s, I discovered that the weeds in my garden were better medicinal plants than the ones I intentionally planted,” recalls Weed. “Back then, there was a general belief that these alternative systems weren’t ‘real’ medicine.” But it’s more a matter of the Western world catching up with the rest of the world, she notes. “The World Health Organization says that 90 percent of the health care given on this planet is given by women in their own homes, using local plants.” Weed reports that across the United States, attendance at herbal conferences has soared. Herbalism is a big idea whose time has come again, and is now being rewoven into family life. “I call it re-weaving the healing cloak of the ancients,” she says. “This is evolutionary medicine.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that 90 percent of all doctor office visits are related to stress. Meditation, breath work, guided imagery and some yoga disciplines are effective ways to slow down the mind, relieve stress and bring body , mind and spirit into balance. More than 1,000 published studies have linked various types of meditation as well as contemplative yoga to changes in metabolism, blood pressure, brain activation, stress relief and pain reduction. Angela Wilson, assistant director of the Institute for Extraordinary Living (IEL), affiliated with the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Lenox, Massachusetts, reports burgeoning interest in these therapies. “Doctors have become very interested in any practice that can help people slow down and calm down,” observes Wilson.

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A 2007 NCCAM study found that 9.4 percent of U.S. adults, more than 20 million people, had practiced meditation in the previous year. Some of the latest IEL research provides scientific proof that Kripalu yoga (often called “meditation in motion”) can act as a buffer, “…helping people to face daily challenges without getting rocked off their feet or off their center,” says Wilson. She is also excited about a recent Massachusetts General Hospital study. It showed that in just eight weeks of practicing meditation, subjects experienced physiological changes in the part of the limbic system that relates to fear, resulting in less stress and anxiety.

Naturopathy Naturopathic medicine, a general system of natural medicine, includes nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy, acupuncture and energy medicine. Its goal is to holistically address the entire organism—body, mind and spirit. In general, naturopathic physicians are those that work to support our innate healing abilities. They universally encourage adoption of lifestyle changes that promote optimal health. In states where naturopathic doctors (ND)

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are licensed, practitioners are required to graduate from a four-year residential naturopathic medical school and pass a board examination. In states that do not license them, people that successfully complete online courses can call themselves a naturopath. Make sure that any consulting naturopathic doctor has graduated from a residential program approved by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (Naturopathic.org). Carl HangeeBauer, current president of the national association and a doctor of naturopathy with San Francisco Natural Medicine, has long been a proponent of licensing. He observes, “Currently, 16 states license naturopaths, and the trend is toward more licensing states and inclusion in federal programs, as well as loan forgiveness.” He believes this will bring more qualified students to the profession. Economics is among the many incentives driving consumers to a greater awareness of the benefits of pursuing wellness, as they come to understand how major, long-term medical bills might be reduced by applying common sense, healthy lifestyle practices and other doable steps toward preventing illness in the first place. “Our practice is growing every year. People are willing to pay for quality health care,” remarks Hangee-Bauer.

Nutrition Nutrition comprises the time-tested foundation of health and includes foods and vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as herbs and spices. Importantly, core values about nutrition vary from culture to culture. In the United States, the Standard American Diet (SAD) has been off-track for long enough that it has resulted in a widespread health crisis. The problem is that, contrary to the counsel of nutrition experts, many of us have become heavily dependent

upon high-fat, high-sugar, heavily processed foods. The typical American’s diet is severely lacking in recommended vegetables, fruits and whole grains. “The health crisis isn’t limited to the United States,” states Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, in New York City. “Fast food and processed foods have invaded other traditional cultures, as well. Today’s chronic diseases that plague our own population now constitute a world health crisis.” Rosenthal is encouraged by the growing awareness of healthy eating, as taught by 19,000 graduates of his school, providing services in all 50 states and 82 countries. “We are at the beginning of a revolution,” he says. “By 2020, people will see that the quality of our food affects everything. Awareness and education are at the forefront of this revolution, and movements like ours are among the major catalysts for change.”

Looking Forward Overall, today’s trends in CAM therapies are positive, hopeful and helpful. Conventional medicine seems to be becoming more open to a broad range of therapies it once peremptorily relegated to the scientific dustbin. New research and long-term evidence proves that many of these non-invasive therapies are effective and can work hand-in-hand with conventional therapies. Individually and in combination, they can result in healings and cures once unimaginable to traditional practitioners. Kathleen Barnes has written 18 books, most of them on natural health and healthy living, and owns the publishing company Take Charge Books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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How to Be a Good Patient by Terri Evans

eing a good patient is essential to any successful treatment, especially holistic treatment. Often, people seeking alternative care arrive at a practitioner’s or therapist’s office fed up with conventional treatment and confused by the lack of permanent healing, yet newly expectant of receiving quick answers and recovery. It helps if the individual understands how the two approaches differ and can even complement one another. With conventional medical care, doctors focus on identifying the disease that is creating the symptoms affecting the patient. The goal is to halt the progression of the disease and/or sustain life. Alternative practitioners’ goal is a patient’s overall wellness and improved quality of life. They focus on uncovering and alleviating any imbalances that are robbing the individual of their quality of life. A holistic practitioner and patient are a team with a mutual mission. This means they can expect to spend time together completing and evaluating detailed medical histories and lifestyle information sheets, consulting and

sharing observations, collaborating in carrying out treatment and cooperating in initial and follow-up examinations. The personal patient/client relationship is generally more intensive than experienced with conventional services. As with any field, it is important to check a practitioner’s credentials and educational background to ensure that he or she is qualified. It’s also vital that each service provider be a good fit for a patient’s needs, personality and circumstances. So much information is available today via the Internet that figuring out the best combination of treatment options can be overwhelming and confusing. Informed, friendly collaboration between practitioner and patient produces the best results in restoring and even expanding overall quality of life. Here are some tips on how patients can serve their own best interests. Take responsibility. Play an active role in improving your own health. Become knowledgeable about options presented by a trusted practitioner. Taking action in spite of possible fears

gives you some sense of control. Partner with your practitioner. Offer regular, precise and accurate reports on your treatment’s progress. With alternative care, treatment is highly individualized and requires ongoing monitoring and adjustment to discern what is working and what isn’t. Follow and continue treatment as advised and exercise patience and compassion for yourself and your treatment team. Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, sleep until rested and regularly engage in suitable physical activity and gentle exercise. Call whenever you need help or advice. Stick with it. Expect incremental progress, even in the face of setbacks. Visualize an optimum state of wellness for yourself. Past failures do not need to be repeated when you work in tandem with your practitioner partner(s). Watch for relief, then acknowledge and nurture it by being a good patient. Share all good news with your practitioner. Don’t own the disease. Avoid scary labels and lists of symptoms in discussions with yourself and others. You want them to visualize health right along with you. Maintain a healthier lifestyle. Returning to old habits may cause problems to return. Make health a priority in daily choices. Treat your practitioner with respect. Caring natural practitioners are ready and willing to walk with you on your path of healing. Forego rants about past bad experiences and direct any complaints about lack of coverage for alternative treatment toward the insurance companies. Remember, your success is also your natural practitioners’ success, and they are invested in answering your questions and earning your trust. Help them help you. Finally, let them know when they’re doing a good job; a little appreciation goes a long way during a day of caretaking. Terri Evans has a worldwide practice that began in Southwest Florida in 1991. A Doctor of Oriental Medicine and licensed acupuncture physician, she is certified in many modalities of alternative medicine. Learn more at MagnifyYourHealth.org.

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It’s vital to note that because most states classify acupuncture as a surgical procedure, it can only be legally practiced by a licensed veterinarian certified in acupuncture. These same states often similarly restrict the practice of acupressure (applying pressure to acupuncture points, instead of placing needles, to move energy around in the body). This is important to understand, because if a pet owner engages an unlicensed, noncertified practitioner, he or she will not be able to file a complaint with the state veterinary medical board if a mistake is made that harms the animal.

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ANIMAL ACUPUNCTURE TCM Is Not Just for Humans Anymore by Dr. Jenny Taylor

eterinarians that practice a holistic approach appreciate that traditional Western schooling equips them to use antibiotics and other drugs to lessen troubling symptoms, but they also ask: “Do drugs vanquish the root of the problem? Why do so many patients return with new symptoms that suggest the need for more drugs? Are permanent health and healing possible?”

Traditional Eastern Practices While Western medicine has traditionally focused on fixing the parts of the animal that are not functioning normally, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on systematically restoring what is out of balance and affecting the quality of an animal’s life as a whole. This ancient method of treating illness uses acupuncture alongside other modalities such as acupressure, massage, nutrition, herbs, exercise and meditation. TCM practitioners believe that health can be defined as a state of harmony; if the body moves out of harmony with itself and the external environment, dis-ease and energy stagnation occur. TCM aims to unblock

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this stagnation and return the body to harmony and health. Although acupuncture has been used to treat humans for some 5,000 years, the first recorded application to an animal was about 3,500 years ago, when an elephant was treated for stomach bloat. Treatment of farm animals in rural China and Korea soon followed, but written evidence of its use on household pets has been documented only from the 20th century. From the Latin acus, meaning “needle,” and pungere, meaning “to pierce,” practitioners place tiny, thin, sterile needles under the skin at precise points, with the intention of moving chi (pronounced CHEE) around the body to prevent or treat disease. In 1974, The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society was founded to help educate and direct veterinarians in integrating TCM and acupuncture into their practices. The society has since become the premier governing and licensing body for veterinary acupuncturists, with more than 500 licensed practitioners in the United States alone.

injuries and paralysis to arthritis and neurologic, gastrointestinal and reproductive disorders. It is also frequently used as a maintenance procedure for healthy, athletic animals that participate in performance competitions. Many thoroughbred racehorses, for example, receive regular treatments. Veterinary acupuncturists develop and implement treatment plans based upon each animal’s needs, including the recommended frequency of treatment, plus the anatomical points that must be stimulated for successful outcomes. Dealing with acute problems usually involves more frequent treatments in initial stages that then taper off within a few weeks. While any illness or health problem can be treated using acupuncture alone, if a pet experiences a chronic, recurring health issue, it will likely benefit from a TCM program that also includes complementary, customized, nutritional and behavioral modifications. Veterinary acupuncturists often recommend herbs and nutritional supplements to help improve overall health. The focus is always on achieving long-term balance and harmony and preventing future illness, while treating current ailments. Depending on their specialized

calendarofevents SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 First Monday Weekend Trade Days – Sat, Dec 31- Mon, Jan 2. One of the Deep South’s oldest and largest trade days, believed to have begun in the mid-1850s. A true blend of antique shows, craft fairs, and rummage sales. Jackson County Courthouse Square, Scottsboro. For info contact Scottsboro City Hall, 916 S. Broad Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768. 256-574-3100. Unity Church on the Mountain – 10:30am. Reverend Mark Fuss will be here from Unity Village, to celebrate the NEW YEAR OF 2012! 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

training, vets may introduce homotoxicology (combining homeopathy and acupuncture that injects sterile, homeopathic liquids into acupuncture points). Some vets surgically insert gold bead implants into acupuncture points to provide continuous stimulation of the needed healing energy force; this works well for dogs with congenital defects like hip dysplasia, that often require a lifetime of acupuncture treatments.

Find a Qualified Practitioner The family veterinarian may have acupuncture certification or be able to recommend a qualified colleague in the area. Some leading national veterinary and acupuncture organization websites provide directories to find qualified practitioners by city and state. Acupuncture is now taught at most U.S. veterinary colleges, and some experts predict that board certification for TCM is fast approaching. Dr. Jenny Taylor is trained in veterinary acupuncture, herbology, Traditional Chinese Medicine and veterinary homeopathy. Her Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center, in Oakland, California, is an award-winning regional pioneer. She lectures worldwide and donates acupuncture and homeopathy treatment for the Oakland Zoo’s wild animals. Connect at CreatureComfort. com and Facebook.com/creature comfort.holisticvet.

Get Rid of the Hangover Hike (Easy) – 1pm. Meet at Sam Denham's house, 4333 Chickasaw Dr, at 1pm for an afternoon hike in Monte Sano State Park. Contact Sam at 256-539-1033. Alabama. SierraClub.org. 100 Years of Von Braun: His American Journey Exhibit – 9am-5pm through May 2012. Exhibit showcasing the life of Dr. Wernher von Braun, in honor of his 100th birthday on March 23rd, 2012. U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville. Museum admission. Southern Comfort: Regional Photography from the Collection – 11am-8pm through February 26. Southern Comfort will present selected photographs from the Museum’s collection that underscore the rich history of the South and tell compelling stories about its unique people, places and traditions. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street Southwest, Huntsville. HsvMuseum.org. 1/2/4 Mile Concurrent New Year's Fun Runs – 2-5pm. Huntsville Jaycee Building, Old Airport Fair Grounds. Contact Randy McFarland, 256-534-5509. HuntsvilleTrackClub.org. Newcomers Club Of Greater Huntsville – 9:15am12pm. Welcoming new residents (ladies) to the Huntsville area. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 2 Rocket City Moms Book Group – 6:30-8pm. Madison Branch Library, Meeting Room, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison. 256-461-0046. Madison@ hmcpl.org. Bailey Cove Classics Book Club – 10-11:30am. Discusses classics from world literature including novels, novellas, short stories, plays, and epic

poems. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville. 256-881-0257. BCove@ hmcpl.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 Huntsville Grotto of the National Speleological Society – 6:30-8:30pm. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Huntsville Christian Women's Connection Luncheon – 11am-1pm. Speaker: Katrina Dunkin. $15. Free childcare for 6 and younger off-site. Reservations due by Mon. January 2, call Betty at 256-837-8286 or Nancy at 256-883-1339. Huntsville Country Club, 2601 Oakwood Ave NW. Thursday Night Salsa – 7pm-12am. This is the best salsa night in Huntsville. Smoke free. Free intro to Salsa at 7pm. $5. Club Rush, 109 Northside Square, Huntsville. Bailey Cove Science Fiction Book Club – 6-7:45pm. Discusses science fiction, fantasy and horror selections with adult and teen appeal. First Thursday of each month. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville. 256881-0257. BCove@hmcpl.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 Monkey Speak – 8-11pm. Held the first Friday of every month, Monkey Speak is Huntsville's most exciting spoken word open-mic night, an open stage for anyone to read perform or improvise poetry drama or prose or any variation of the spoken word. No experience is necessary. Mature audiences only. Admission $5. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 “GREEN means GO” Rainbow Mtn – 9am. Rainbow Mountain in Madison (moderate to difficult). Directions: Hwy. 72 (University Drive) to Hughes Road in Madison. From intersection of Thomas Dr. and Hughes Rd., east on Thomas Dr., left (north) at “T” onto Concord Dr., then right (east) on Stoneway Tr. (winds 1.2 mi) to the Land Trust parking lot at the water tower. LandTrustNAL.org. Little River Canyon Rock Hop/Hike (Strenuous) 8:30am. Hike the section between the Powell Trail and Eberhard Point, a perennial favorite. Meet at the Publix in Hampton Cove at 8:30am. Contact Sam Denham at 256-539-1033. Alabama.SierraClub.org.

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Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships – 2-3pm. FREE introductory presentation and discussion for people of all faiths. Facilitators will share stories, tools, and techniques to help attendees understand their relationships from a spiritual perspective. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751; Eck-Alabama.org. Movie Night – 6:30-8:45pm. "The Help," Rated PG13. Gurley Public Library, 225 Walker Street, Gurley. 256-776-2102. Gurley@hmcpl.org.

Tuesday Evening Hike (Easy) – 6pm. Depart from the Land Trust parking lot located at 907 Franklin St in Huntsville. All dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and while on the streets. Although not strenuous, all hikes may be vigorous. Contact Ken Shrider at 256-772-9442. Alabama.SierraClub.org. National Federation Of The Blind – 6:30-9pm. Blindness self help and advocacy. HuntsvilleMadison County Public Library, Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org.

Huntsville Humanist Association of the Tennessee Valley – 1:45-3:45pm. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Meeting Room A & B, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org. Huntsville Traditional Music Association – 2-5pm. Group meeting. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org.

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Unity Church on the Mountain – 10:30am. Reverend Wanda Gail with the "Burning Bowl." 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

Time Out Book Club – 12-2pm. You know you love teen books...Even though you might be a few years (or more) past your teens. This party's for adults only, and each month we'll discuss a teen book that would impress any teenager around! Madison Branch Library, Meeting Room, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison. 256-461-0046. Madison@hmcpl.org.

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra's From Brandenburg to Dumbarton Oaks...And Back – 3:305:30pm. Randolph School Thurber Arts Center, 4915 Garth Road Southeast, Huntsville. HSO.org. The second performance in the newly restructured Casual Classics Series. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, BWV 1051, B-flat major. Stravinsky: Concerto in E-flat, “Dumbarton Oaks.” Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050, D major.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9 Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society Board Meeting – 6-9pm. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Meeting Room A & B, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org. Quarter-Life Crisis Book Club – 6:30-8pm. Looking to meet new people? Need a break from television? Join us to discuss books that speak to our generation. Be a founding member of Quarter-Life Crisis. Second Monday of each month. Madison Branch Library, Meeting Room, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison. Contact Mary Kate Quillivan, 256-4610046. Madison@hmcpl.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 South Huntsville MOMS Club – 10-11am. This meeting is a monthly meeting that is open to prospective members and is free. Membership for the year is $25 and gives access to a large variety of events centered around stay-at-home moms and their kids in the following zip codes: 35801, 35802, 35803, 35805, 35808, 35898, 35741, 35754, 35763. Trinity Methodist Church, Room 269, 607 Airport Road, Huntsville. Write Right Lunch & Learn – 12-1pm. A monthly class or event for writers, both creative and commercial, on topics including research, craft, inspiration, and professional development. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@ hmcpl.org.

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Huntsville Vegans – 6-9pm. Educational film screening and potluck dinner. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org. PFLAG – 6-9pm. Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians Support Group. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Meeting Room A & B, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 Rabbit-Hole presented by Theatre Huntsville – 7:30-10:30pm. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville. YourSeatIsWaiting.org. Fifth Annual Evening of Dance – 7:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat. A weekend of dance events showcasing performance and choreography talent from across North Alabama. All proceeds from this weekend of events benefit the Johnny Stallings Program, Merrimack Hall’s arts education programs for children and teens with special needs. Cost: $30 Adults; $27 Seniors (60+); $27 Students. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts, 3320 Triana Boulevard Southwest, Huntsville. MerrimackHall.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Winter Festival - Dog Days of Winter – 9am-6pm, Jan. 14-Feb. 29. The coolest pooch-friendly houses will be on display all through the Garden. Anyone can build a dog house to be displayed. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue. Huntsville. Hsvbg.org. Friends of the Bailey Cove Library Book Sale – All day, Sat-Sun. Most items will be just 25 cents. Bestsellers only $1! Selection includes hardback and paperback fiction, non-fiction, children’s, and audiobooks. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville. 256-881-0257. BCove@hmcpl.org.

Unity Church on the Mountain – 10:30am. Reverend Carol Landry, "White Stone." 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 Martin L. King Celebration & Services – 9-11am. Special program for a special person. Info: Sheila Washington, 256-609-4202. Scottsboro Boys Museum & Cultural Center, Joyce Chapel United Methodist, 412 West Willow Street, Scottsboro.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 Huntsville Vegans Book Club – 6-9pm. Group meeting. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Meeting Room A & B, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org. Tuesday Evening Hike (Easy) – 6pm. Depart from the Land Trust parking lot located at 907 Franklin St in Huntsville. All dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and while on the streets. Although not strenuous, all hikes may be vigorous. Contact Troy Fuqua at 256-658-5717. Alabama.SierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 Madison Junior Chamber (Jaycees) Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm.Open meeting for all Jaycee members as well as those interested in joining the Jaycees. The Jaycees is a civic organization for young professionals 21-40 years old. Dublin Park, 8324 Madison Pike, Madison. 334-221-4164. Madison County Beekeepers Association (MCBA) – 6-9pm. Beginning Practical Beekeeping Classes. Free to the public. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 Meridianville Area MOMS Club Meeting and Open House – 10-11am. Stay-at-home moms that live in the 35759, 35761, and 35750 zip codes of North Alabama, please join the MOMS Club of Meridianville Area for our monthly business meeting and open house. Kids welcome. Flint River Baptist Church, 12945 HWY 231/431, Hazel Green. MeridianvilleAreaMoms@gmail.com.

Sierra Club of North Alabama – 6:30-9pm. Meeting of the Sierra Club (moved from the Auditorium). Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Asperger's/HFA Support Luncheon – 11am1:30pm. The Meteor is at 751 Highway 72 East, which is the corner of HWY 72 and Memorial Parkway North, Huntsville. 256-852-8998. They know us at the door, just tell them you're with "the Group."

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Wolf Cove Hike (Strenuous) – 8am. Located in Tennessee, the hike is 7-9 miles and mostly off trail, strenuous, fast paced, and steep. See waterfalls, caves, and views. Bring lunch, water and meet at 8am at the Winchester Road Publix. Approximately 1 hour drive time. Optional dinner afterwards at local restaurant. Contact Joette at 256-776-3551. Alabama.SierraClub.org. 6th Annual Mountain Mist Marathon Hike, Part 1: West side (Strenuous) – 7:30am. With some trail modifications, we'll travel the 50K course, approximately 14 to 15 miles on each side, as closely as possible over two Saturdays. Dress for the weather, wear good hiking boots and bring snacks, lunch, water, and park entrance fee. Meet at hiker's parking lot in Monte Sano State Park at 7:30am sharp. Contact Charlie Cohen, 256-837-3622, or Sandy Kiplinger, SandyKip@juno.com. Alabama.SierraClub.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 Unity Church on the Mountain – 10:30am. Author of Doing Greater Things, Reverend Felicia Searcy will be here! She will speak at our Sunday Service, and also offer a Visioning Workshop. 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 Tuesday Evening Hike (Easy) – 6pm. Depart from the Land Trust parking lot located at 907 Franklin Street in Huntsville. All dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and while on the streets. Although not strenuous, all hikes may be vigorous. Contact Judy Burley at JCBurley@bellsouth.net. Alabama.SierraClub.org.

Gadget Lab – 6:30-8pm. Description: Have a gadget? Want to know how to use it with the library's many downloadable resources? Bring it to the Gadget Lab and we'll show you how. Madison Branch Library, Meeting Room, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison. 256-461-0046. Madison@hmcpl.org.

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Broadway Theatre League presents In the Heights 7:30-10:30pm. Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Von Braun Center, Mark C Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville. InTheHeightsTheMusical.com. BroadwayTheatreLeague.org.

Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society – 7-9pm. Support for family and genealogical research. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@ hmcpl.org. Gurley Girls Book Club – 7-8:30pm. Join us to discuss our January book, "No! I Don't Want To Join A Book Club" by Virginia Ironside. Gurley Public Library, 225 Walker Street, Gurley. 256-776-2102. Gurley@hmcpl.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Women's Guild Wine Tasting 2012 – 6:30-8:30pm. The Women's Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art will celebrate its 42nd year of wine tasting as a fundraiser in support of the Huntsville Museum of Art. The profits will help to underwrite educational programs for children and adults; support and promote exhibitions; and help fund acquisitions. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street South, Huntsville. HSVmuseum.org. The Merry Widow – Jan. 27-28 at 7:30pm, Jan. 29 at 2:30pm. Ars Nova's winter opera production will be Lehar's "The Merry Widow" in the VBC Playhouse January 27-29 with orchestra. Performed in English. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville. ArsNovaHSV.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Huntsville Swing Dance Society – 7pm lesson, live music/dance at 8pm. Admission $10 general, $7 students. Flying Monkey Arts Theater at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville.

Unity Church on the Mountain – 10:30am. Reverend Wanda Gail returns for a Sunday Blessing. 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30 Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale – 10:45am-12pm. Open to the Public. Shakespeare's play The Winter's Tale is presented. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. AskUs@hmcpl.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 Tuesday Evening Hike (Easy) – 6pm. Depart from the Land Trust parking lot located at 907 Franklin Street in Huntsville. All dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and while on the streets. Although not strenuous, all hikes may be vigorous. Contact Alan Greene at 256-881-1290. Alabama. SierraClub.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Networking @ Noon – 12-1pm. Join us and promote your business while learning about other businesses in our area. Increase your bottom line while learning how you can help someone else increase theirs. Bring plenty of business cards and information to disperse. Come early to network. $5 per attendee. Lunch is included. Reservation required. Call for more information 256-773-4370. Historic Depot on Railroad St, Hartselle.

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Biomat sessions all day at the Center for Directional Healing. Call to reserve a time. 256-882-0360. DirectionalHealing.com.

Meditation – 8:20am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSLHuntsville.org.

Zumba Gold classes – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am. Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 5-6:15pm. Work at a faster pace incorporating exercises that will challenge one’s strength, flexibility and coordination. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguage Pilates.com.

Unity Church On The Mountain Service – 10:30am. Adult Sunday School at 9:30am. Practicing Oneness with God in a positive light of love for all. 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-5362271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com. 1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org. Social Dance Class – 3-6pm. Social Dance Class taught by Sandra Watts. Combination of ballroom and country/western dance. Prepares you to dance anywhere. One hour class with practice dancing to follow. $6.00. Gee’s Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville. 256-682-7886.

Beginning Belly Dance Classes – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn new school belly dance with an old school flair. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com. Beginner Couple/Partner Dances – 6-8pm. Sandra Watts will be teaching Sweetheart Schottische along with other partner dances. Social dancing after the class. If you have never danced, this is the class to learn how. $5.00. Gee’s Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville. 256-682-7886. Beyond Basics – 6:45-7:45pm. For those with less than 75 hours of class time training. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville. 256637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Power Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Marcy White. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-653-9255 or 256-533-7975. YogaCenter OfHuntsville.com.

Yoga Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Iyengar-based yoga focuses on form, technique and alignment. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Zumba Dance – 6-7pm. “JAK”arta. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com.

Level I Yoga – 6:30-8pm. All levels. Pam Herdy. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Beyond Basic Bellydance – 5-6pm. Michelle. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com. Keys of Compassion Support Group – 6-7pm. There is a higher perspective to your pain. Free. Natural Elements, 1874 Suite M, Slaughter Rd, Madison. 256-922-8454.

monday Your Yoga with Casey – 6-7am. Beginner’s class with Casey, $14 session or $45 for 4 class pack (valid one month from purchase) Studio 258, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville. Email: Casey@youryogasite.net or call 256-6797143. YourYogaSite.net.

The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking – 6:30-8pm. Weekly forum with Wanda Gail Campbell, Peace Minister with The Beloved CommUNITY. In each 1.5-hour session we will experience Peace Prayers, a short video lesson by James Twyman, and a discussion of key precepts. Love offering. Please call 256-539-0654 for location and more details. Huntsville Photographic Society Program Night 7-8:45pm. Come and associate with some of the best photographers in the valley. Join for only $20 per year. We meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month except December. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville. HuntsvillePhotographicSociety.org.

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Lunchtime Belly Basics – 11:30am-12:30pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com. Bellydance Blast Class – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville. Nomadic Tapestry.com. Beginning Belly Dance Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com. Pilates – 5:30-6:30pm. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com. Line Dancing – 6-8pm. New and old line dances taught by Diane Martin. $5.00. Gee’s Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville. 256-682-7886. Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSLHuntsville.org. Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 6-7:15pm. This class adds more exercises from the series and will challenge one’s mind/body connections. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com Toastmasters: Redstone Toastmasters – 6-7:30pm. The Apollo Room, Radisson Hotel, 8721 Madison Boulevard, Madison. Guests always welcome. Redstone.FreeToastHost.net. Science of Mind Classes – 6:30-8:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Basic American Tribal Style (ATS) – 6:45-7:45pm. Lea. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com. Back to Basic Drumming – 8-9pm. Darbuka Dave. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com. Beginning Yoga – 7pm. Holly Dyess. Beez Fitness, 7495 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. $8 at the door for non-members. IronHorseFitness.com.

wednesday Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenter OfHuntsville.com.

Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenter OfHuntsville.com.

Pilates – 9-10am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Creamery Tours – 9am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm. Find out where and how the goat cheese recommended by Oprah, Food Network, and Southern Living is made. Belle Chevre Creamery, 26910 Bethel Road, Elkmont (Huntsville). $8 adults, $4 kids, free for 6 and under. 256-423-2238. Email@BelleChevre.com.

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for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Bellydance Blast Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville. Nomadic Tapestry.com. Beginning Belly Dance Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30-6:30pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com. Meditation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSLHuntsville.org. Course in Miracles Class at Unity Church on the Mountain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30pm. Check website for updated schedule on the Wednesday class.1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOn TheMountain.com. Power Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-7pm. Marcy White. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com. West Coast Swing Dance Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30-8:30pm. West Coast Swing Dance Class taught by Stephane Schneider. One hour class with practice dancing to follow. No partner needed. $5.00. Geeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, 2274A Highway 72 East, Huntsville. 256-682-7886. Satsang â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30pm. Satsang with Gangaji. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Searching? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Red Mountain Study Group of Huntsville invites inquiries from men and women, no matter what their beliefs, who are still searching for the meaning of their lives now and here. Our work includes meditation, practice and study based on the teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff. We are affiliated with the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. 256361-9575. Email: rmsg@att.net.

thursday Fusion Pilates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9-10am. A fusion of Pilates and Hanna Somatic work teaching one to access and strengthen oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deepest connections bringing balance to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spine and overall posture. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com. Pilates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9-10am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com. Level I Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:15-11:30am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-658-9748. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com. Lunchtime Belly Basics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30am-12:30pm. Shahala Liz. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com. Zumba Gold Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville. Nomadic Tapestry.com.

Dance Basicsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30-6:30pm. Amber. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. Nomadic Tapestry.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life Questionsâ&#x20AC;? Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30pm. Begins on January 12th and runs 8 weeks at Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com. Spiritual Awareness Class taught by Rev. Grace Gifford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30-8pm through December 8. Living the truth through the Christ within all of us. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnThe Mountain.com. Level I Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:45-8:15pm. Pam Herdy. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com. Beyond Basic Zils â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:45-7:45pm. Sallye. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. Nomadic Tapestry.com. Beginning Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm. Holly Dyess. Beez Fitness, 7495 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. $8 at the door for non-members. IronHorseFitness.com.

friday Level 1 Pilates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenter OfHuntsville.com. Bellydance Blast Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30-5:30pm. Shahala Liz. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville. NomadicTapestry.com. Concerts on the Dock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-9pm. Friday nights, Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Drive. Picnics, coolers and pets on a leash are welcome. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net. Public Clearance Session â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255. Paranormal Study Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30pm, fourth Friday each month. Check ParapsychologyStudyGroup.com for locatation of the meeting. For more information, contact Greg Rowe, 256-326-0092.

saturday Level I Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9-10:15am. Pam Herdy. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com. Your Yoga with Casey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:45-10:45am. Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class with Casey, $14 session or $45 for 4 class pack (valid one month from purchase) Studio 258, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville.

Email: Casey@youryogasite.net or call 256-6797143. YourYogaSite.net. Cardio Ballroom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am. Mega calorie burning dance fun! No more treadmill! Madison Ballroom, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison. GabrielaDance.com. Level I Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30-12:45pm. Bobbie Brooks. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com. Artist Market â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility. Safe from rain. Free admission. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville. FlyingMonkeyArts.org. Community HU Song â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift one in countless ways. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, Ste 3, Five Points. 256-534-1751. Eck-Alabama.org. Reiki Free Clinic (no charge) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2-4 pm. Every Third Saturday of each month. Center for Personal Growth, 924-B Merchant Walk Way SW, Huntsville. For appointments contact Shari Feinman-Prior at Shari1717@gmail.com. Ballroom Dancing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm Beginner Group Class, 8pm Dance Party. Madison Ballroom Dance Studio, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison. 256-461-1900. MadisonBallroom.com.

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