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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.

12 CATALYST FOR CHANGE 12 Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years by Sharon Bruckman

11 22 consciouseating 14 BUILD YOUR OWN WELLNESS 25 inspiration DREAM TEAM Take Your Health to the 2 1 naturalpet Next Level 27 calendar 25 18 CARING, STEERING, 27 classifieds CHEERING 30 resourceguide A Health Coach Helps

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So this is the year when it all comes together. The last handful of years has been a rain dance of undying hope and lurching preparation. When things seemed bleakest, there was hope; when the present world seemed hopeless there was hope yet still. Hope is a form of Will, and as long as one can visually imagine the self one wants to become, and fervently desire that vision in one's deepest heart, the capacity for action and real forward progress—the capacity to change—can always be roused and rekindled. When the time is right, that is. When the energies support it. When the prep work is done, the table is set, and the stars fall into alignment.

Hello, 2014.

The key word I want to focus on now is Confidence.

Confidence…what is it? Confidence is an aspect of Will and is the force that takes that undying spark of raw hope that burns in every human soul and brings it into the world transformed into magical action. Confidence is not something you either have or you don't and if you don't have it you never will. Confidence can be called forth. Like courage, confidence can be summoned. It is a voluntary mindset. Energy always follows thought, and thoughts can be controlled and directed. Think positive, uplifting, confident thoughts: I can do this. I've got this down cold. I have put myself in a position to do that which I wish most, and the getting to this point where a clear path exists was an amazing accomplishment in itself, requiring a whole wagonload of self-love, Angelhelp and miraculous synchronicity! Confidence can be cultivated. Plant it as a seed, water it with love, feed it nourishing food, bathe it in sunlight, and it will grow and flourish. Do not doubt! If you do find yourself doubting, don't dwell on it. Put it aside and tend to your garden. Negative thoughts in passing are no problem; it’s maintaining a general baseline of positive mental energy that will make good things happen. Remember, if we didn't really, deep down secretly and seriously believe that we were going to achieve our vision of ourselves, improved, rejuvenated, revitalized, we wouldn't have gotten this far. It's going to be an exceedingly healthy, and happy, new year.

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newsbriefs Lifestyle Health & Wellness Center Now Open

he Lifestyles Health & Wellness Center opened in November 2013. The Center has many services to offer such as massage therapy, infrared sauna, ion cleanse foot detox, mini bio mat treatments, Body vibe machine, reflexology, anesi-parafango treatments and the GX-99 Vibratory Endermatic System for treating cellulite. Hydrocolon Therapy or Colonic is another service they offered. Lifestyle Health & Wellness Center invites you to visit their facility where professionalism, relaxation and wellness come naturally. They have several beautiful private treatment rooms that provide privacy and promote relaxation. The friendly staff and caring staff are eager to serve and help make the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit comfortable and most memorable. Lifestyle Health & Wellness Center is located at 3740 Hwy 53, Suite Z in Huntsville. It is a partner of Hwy 53 Urgent Health Care. For more information call 256382-5821. See ad, page 15.

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Inner Vision: Building the Bridge to Wholeness Class

his 10-week course teaches meditations to reach deeper altered states of consciousness beyond stress, tensions, and anxieties, as well as visualization techniques to focus and concentrate on developing clear vision. The class will help you become more knowledgeable of the inner worlds in which you will begin playing a more vital role in SelfDiscovery. As your self-trust and understanding increases, and as you develop greater clarity of thought and your emotions are brought more in balance, you will be creating body-mind-spirit ease. Inspirational ideas and dreams may also occur in helping achieve wellness on all levels. The course begins Tuesday, January 7 at 7pm. Fee: $100. To register for the class, contact Rev. Faye Waite-Glasgow, 256-881-2658 or Fayeglas@knology.net. Location: Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-8950255. See ad, page 16.

Restorative Yoga Classes

estorative Yoga is a category of Yoga poses that are restful, supported, and usually held for a longer period of time. The supports are bolsters, blankets, chairs, blocks, etc. The atmosphere in the studio is quiet and calm. There are different sequences for different conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, stress and fatigue, to name just a few. Doing a Restorative Sequence of Poses can be used simply to enjoy some quiet time, even when you are feeling well. Breathing exercises and brief periods of meditation will also be included in some classes. Beginners are welcome, as well as experienced yogis. If you have a serious movement limitation or illness, please contact the instructor to discuss your specific needs before attending. Classes are held at the Yoga Center of Huntsville on Thursday nights from 5:30-7pm. Suzanne Newton, YA E-RYT500 is the instructor. Location: 500 Pratt Ave in Five Points, Huntsville. For more info: YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com or YogaDharmaDowntown.com. See listing, page 31.

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newsbriefs 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 11, 2014, 9am-12pm at the Center for Inner Wellness in Huntsville. The simple act of putting thoughts and feelings on paper—"Journaling"—uses a powerful 4-step process 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. The workshop is facilitated by Becky Waters, Certified Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and Professional Breathworker. Location: Center for Inner Wellness, 3322 S Memorial Pkwy, Suite 643, Huntsville, AL 35801. To register or for more information, contact Becky Waters at 256-348-5236, email Becky@centerforinnerwellness.com, or visit online at CenterForInnerWellness.com/Events. See ad, page 9.

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The Paranormal Study Center will host International Psychic, LaMont Hamilton presenting: "Prophecies & Predictions for 2014-2016"

aMont Hamilton has been involved in the paranormal field for over 35 years. His Ministry aims to bring guidance, healing, understanding and blessings to those that seek his help which include politicians, celebrities, attorneys, and Wall-Street investors. He is sought out internationally by newspapers, websites, radio shows, and America's top LaMont Hamilton Psychics yearly for his unique perspective and predictions on future events, and he is considered one of the world's top Clairvoyants. LaMont will be revealing his predictions for 2014 impacting Huntsville, and his intention for these predictions is to bring greater understanding of our future and dispel the news and negative media surrounding the challenges seen around the world. The lecture will provide the audience with an opportunity to interact and ask questions to address any personal concerns that you may have pertaining to your family during this fascinating year. For more information, visit ParapsychologyStudyGroup. com or Meetup.com/Huntsville-Paranormal-Study-Center. Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 4801 Governors House Dr (next to Landry's Seafood) in Huntsville on Friday, January 24 at 6:30pm. Public Admission is $10.

Introduction to Metaphysics Class

etaphysics, according to Aristotle, is the “first philosophy.” An Introduction To Metaphysics is a 10-week course that introduces the student to metaphysical terms, theories, and practices. Areas of study include: Meditation & Journal Keeping; Cosmology of the macrocosm (the Universe) and the microcosm (the Human personality), the Three Lower Bodies (Physical, Emotional, & Mental), “As Above, So Below;” Chakras; Rays & Flames (energy forces and how to use them); Re-embodiment; Consciousness Tools, i.e., Astrology, Numerology, Dreams; Masters of the Ancient Wisdom; Devas & Elementals; Alchemy; and Clearance (a healing tool). The course begins Thursday, January 16 at 7pm. Fee: $100 plus materials ($10 textbook). To register for the class, contact Rev. Will Hoffpauir, 256-895-0255 or Will@lightofchristenter.org. Location: Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. See ad, page 16.

Reflexology Class

eflexology is the scientific study of reflex points that correlate to each organ, gland and all components of the body. When stimulation or pressure is applied to these specific reflex points, it assists the body to return to balance or homeostasis. It balances the Chi or life force similar to acupuncture. This ancient art of healing is depicted on the Egyptian wall paintings showing its use and was found in the physician’s Marsha Mathes tomb at Saqqara in Egypt. The main benefit reflexology offers is balance/homeostasis and relaxation. Since most of the illness or disease of today is caused by tension and stress, relaxation is a huge benefactor to our health, both physically and mentally. By reducing stress and tension, this improves the circulatory system which in turn assists with the immune, nervous and digestive systems. Another wonderful benefit is that it feels great too. Not only will the whole body and mind benefit, but your feet will too. This class is being held in Huntsville at 3313 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite 116, on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 from 8:30am-5:30pm for 16 NCBTMB CEs for licensed massage therapists. It is also available for licensed nail techs and cosmetologists. If paid by January 11, the cost is $275; if paid after January 13, it is $325. The instructor, Marsha Mathes, is a NCBTMB Approved Provider, an AL State approved provider, and a licensed massage therapist. She has been practicing reflexology for 30+ years and massage for 17 years. To register, please contact Marsha at 256.698.2151 or mathes79@knology.net. See listing, page 30.

Stop Smoking Now with EFT and Hypnosis

re you ready to regain control of your health, your energy, your life? Have you tried to quit smoking before, only to find yourself lighting up again? Is one of your goals this year to stop smoking, but you're secretly afraid that you can't do it? Then this Stop Smoking workshop is for you. The powerpacked, winning-combination of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Hypnosis addresses the smoking cessation process on three levels: • It offers a speedy recovery from emotional challenges associated with smoking cessation • It is an on-the-spot tool for eliminating physical cravings • It can address future potential relapse situations and any anxieties associated with them Often referred to as "psychological acupuncture," EFT uses a gentle tapping procedure to stimulate designated meridians instead of needles. EFT can be used to eliminate immediate cigarette cravings with consistent success. Hypnosis is a natural trance state that we all go through many times a day, such as when we lay down to go to sleep every night, and when we wake up in the morning. Activating this natural trance state for therapeutic, self-improvement purposes gives you access provides a powerful smoking cessation tool. Once you learn this tool, you can use it on yourself anytime. The workshop will be held January 18 from 9am-4pm. Fee for the Stop Smoking Now Workshop is $195. Pre-registration is required and a $50 deposit reserves your spot. Location: Center for Inner Wellness, 3322 S Memorial Pkwy, Suite 643, Huntsville, AL 35801. To register, contact Becky Waters, 256-348-5236 or visit CenterforInnerWellness.com/ Events. See ad, page 9.

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Produce Banishes the Blues

ew research from New Zealand’s University of Otago shows that consuming more whole fruits and vegetables increases peacefulness, happiness and energy in one’s daily life. Scientists discovered the strong relationship to be particularly apparent in countering winter blues. A total of 281 college-age students filled out an online food diary and mood survey for 21 consecutive days. Results showed that eating fruits and vegetables one day led to improvements in positive mood the next day, regardless of other key factors, such as body mass index. Other types of food did not produce the same uplifting effect. “After further analysis, we demonstrated that young people would need to consume approximately seven to eight total servings of fruits and vegetables per day to notice a meaningful positive change,” says Tamlin Conner, Ph.D., with the university’s department of psychology. “One serving of fruit or vegetables is approximately the size that could fit in our palm, or half a cup.” Study co-author Bonnie White suggests that this can be accomplished by having vegetables comprise half of the plate at each meal and snacking on whole fruit like apples. The American Psychiatric Association acknowledges that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects, at least mildly, as many as 20 percent of Americans.

Art Heartens Seniors

ust looking at a painting by Picasso, Dali or Warhol can brighten the world for seniors, according to researchers at Britain’s Newcastle University. After just three visits to a gallery, the researchers found positive changes in the participating seniors’ opinions about their life experiences and abilities in light of their ages. The gallery visits further inspired participants to become more involved with others and their communities.

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THE TOXIC SIDE OF TYLENOL

s the evidence of the harmful effects of Tylenol increases, there is a growing call for it to be removed from the market. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, once thought to be an effective and safe pain reliever for adults and children, turns out to have dangerous effects. A related study by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers leads with the fact that each year, acetaminophen causes more than 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 50,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths from liver failure. The U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study implicates acetaminophen poisoning in nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in this country. When taken with alcohol or without food, the effects on the liver are multiplied. Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, reports in GreenMedInfo.com that regular use of acetaminophen is linked to a higher likelihood of asthma, infertility and hearing loss, especially in men under 50. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning linking acetaminophen use to three rare and sometimes fatal skin conditions. “Can you imagine if the side effects and risks associated with acetaminophen were associated with a dietary supplement?” opines Murray. “It would be yanked from the market immediately.”

Mammograms Carry Cancer Risk

here is growing evidence that mammograms, which are the primary screening tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mammography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life prolonged and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experience important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-invasive and radiation-free annual thermograms as a safer alternative. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommendation supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

More Bok Choy, Less Ice Cream Boosts Breast Health

howing down on cruciferous veggies reduces the risk of recurring breast cancer, say Vanderbilt University researchers, while consuming too many high-fat dairy products produces an opposite effect, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The paper on veggies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research showed that the more cruciferous vegetables a woman ate in the first two years after her breast cancer diagnosis, the lower was her risk of the cancer returning or death from the original cancer. Eating broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy and cabbage worked to reduce the rate of recurring breast cancer by 35 percent and the risk of death in the following nine years by 62 percent. On the other side of the coin, the NCI study showed that women treated for early stage breast cancer that regularly ate one or more servings of high-fat milk, cheese, yogurt or ice cream increased their risk of dying of breast cancer by 44 percent and of earlier death from all causes by 64 percent.

VITAMIN C HALVES COLDS IN ATHLETES

aking vitamin C before engaging in physically demanding activities helps keep colds away for people that are heavy exercisers, say Finnish researchers at the University of Helsinki. While their meta-study showed that nonexercisers that took vitamin C daily gained little or no protection from colds, the story for marathoners, competitive skiers and soldiers on subarctic assignments was much different. The study, published in the Cochrane Review, found that the 598 heavy exercisers cut their risk of colds in half.

BRIEF BOUTS OF YOGA BOLSTER THE BRAIN

ust 20 minutes of yoga postures, breathing and meditation are valuable tools for bolstering mental functioning. A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports that a single, 20-minute hatha yoga session significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory, focus, retention and ability to absorb and use new information. Study participants didn’t get the same positive brain buzz from 20 minutes of aerobics. The study appeared in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.

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Eco-Skiing

White Resorts Go Even Greener As skiers flock to snow-covered trails this winter, more ski resorts are going greener to save energy and support the environment. Arapahoe Basin, in Colorado, recently received a National Ski Areas Association Sustainable Slopes grant for retrofitting its base area lighting that will annually slice off an estimated 53,000-plus kilowatt hours of usage. A-Basin, Vail Resorts and others in the area provide their restaurants’ used vegetable oil to outside companies for recycling into biofuels. Aspen, Vail, Copper Mountain and other Colorado resorts installed more photovoltaic solar arrays on buildings prior to the current season. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, in Vermont, installed a 1,500-horsepower electric snowmaking air compressor last summer, replacing a diesel model. Purchased in consultation with the statewide energy utility Efficiency Vermont, it delivers more cubic feet of air per minute using less, and cleaner, energy. Since 2009, the state’s Bolton Valley ski area, plus Jiminy Peak and Berkshire East, both in Massachusetts, have all installed wind turbines to generate energy. Sarah Wojcik, director of public affairs at the Vermont Ski Areas Association, attests that resorts are doing their part to keep mountains green. Sources: nsaa.org, SkiVermont.com

Grassroots Gumption

Citizen Action Wins Against Monsanto and More The Center for Food Safety (CFS), a national nonprofit advocating in the public interest, works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. It confirms that actions such as signing petitions really do make a difference. For instance, the CFS cites a hard-fought campaign that pushed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to respond to a lawsuit and remove arsenic from chicken feed. They credit the thousands of consumers that joined the effort, saying, “Together, we forced the FDA to remove arsenic ingredients in animal feed used for our nation’s chickens, turkeys and hogs, and 98 of the 101 drug approvals for arsenic-based animal drugs will be withdrawn.” More recently, CFS reports that half a million citizen phone calls and emails had a significant effect in killing an extension of the so-called “Monsanto protection act” in the Senate. Formally named the Farmer Assurance Provision, the measure undermined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s authority to ban genetically modified crops, even if court rulings found they posed risks to human and environmental health.

Life Threat

Evidence Mounts of GMO Dangers The nonprofit Non-GMO Project, committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and educating consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its scientists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bt-toxin—a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.” Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans. But Norwegian scientists’ decade-long study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest proteins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems. There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is responsible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihilation of bats and the spread of honeybee colony collapse syndrome. To get involved, visit NonGMO Project.com.

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Whale Wars

Military Exercises Threaten Sea Life During the next five years, the U.S. Navy’s war games, using live munitions in our coastal waters, will potentially kill 186 whales and dolphins off the East Coast and 155 more off Hawaii and Southern California, according to computer models. Rear Admiral Kevin Slates rationalizes the casualties by stating, “Without this realistic testing and training, our sailors can’t develop or maintain the critical skills they need or ensure the new technologies can be operated effectively.” On the upside, marine scientists are currently using mobile devices to reduce the number of whales struck and killed off California’s coast by large commercial ships. An app called Whale Spotter employs crowd-sourcing to gather data, allowing sailors, fishermen and marine scientists that spot whales to plot their locations on an interactive map. Such a network can track marine mammals in real time as they migrate. These maps are useful to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Coast Guard officials responsible for recommending changes in vessel routes. Source: Tinyurl.com/Navy WhaleWars 12

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structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic, a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

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“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphia-based founder and medical director of Tao Integrative Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a boardcertified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang explains:

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“Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.”

Health insurance may not cover the services we want, and high deductibles may pose a financial challenge in maintaining comprehensive health care, so we need a personal wellness plan. Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other

complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

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An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go handin hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of

the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working

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A personal wellness program should include a lead practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a plan of care that meets the individual’s needs. with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.

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Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

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A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition educa16

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tion, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.” Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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A health or wellness coach integrated into a personal healthcare team can be critical to catalyzing sustainable change. Many people understand they need to modify their self-care, yet fail to take the optimal steps to make such a transformation happen.

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hat we’ve discovered is that people don’t routinely change behavior due to education alone or out of fear. They change through partnership,” explains Linda Smith, a physician’s assistant and director of professional and public programs at Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. Coaching partnerships supply a supportive bridge between provider recommendations and patient implementations, she says, “significantly increasing the client’s ability to make changes successfully.” “Health coaching was absolutely essential to my health,” says Roberta Cutbill, a 72-year-old retired registered nurse in Greensboro, North Carolina, who considered her lifestyle relatively healthy when in her late 60s she experienced autoimmune and cardiac problems. “I have an excellent primary care doctor who, when these issues came up, told me that I needed to change my diet, thoughtfully downloaded a list of recommendations and sent me on my way. I still needed help with

many things in order to make the changes,” recalls Cutbill, which is why she turned to a health coach at Duke Integrative Medicine. Margaret Moore, founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, in Belmont, Massachusetts, identifies two primary forces that enable behavioral change: autonomous motivation (people want to do something for their own reasons, not because someone tells them to) and confidence (they believe they can do it). “The most powerful motivating forces of all are what you treasure most in life, your life purpose and contribution,” she remarks. Both Smith and Moore emphasize that the priorities in any health coaching relationship are client driven, based on the client’s chosen goals and personal intrinsic motivators. Confidence in attaining ultimate success is built through positively framed experiments and experiences. “A health coach is trained to help clients break up their goals into manageable steps, focus on strengths, track progress and identify and overcome personal roadblocks,” explains Dr. Karen Lawson, an integrative physician and director of integrative health coaching at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, in Minneapolis. A helpful approach sets goals that can be met and exceeded, not insurmountable ones. “The key is always keeping a positive lens, helping clients see the progress they achieve,” continues Lawson. This involves speaking in terms of growth through trial and error, in which outcomes are explored without judgment and clients feel empowered to modify. This is vital, explains Moore, because experiencing at least a three-to-one ratio of positive to negative emotions creates the conditions for the brain to learn, change and thrive, making people feel more capable of taking care of their health. Mindful awareness is another essential tool; being self-aware and reflecting on what we are doing while it is happening. Unlike thinking, analyzing and planning, mindfulness involves observing while experiencing. During sessions, coaches use it to give their full attention in a non-judgmental way, modeling how clients can bring such compassion to themselves. A mindful state calms mental noise and puts reflective distance between individuals and their beliefs, emotions and behaviors. It improves their ability to handle negative emotions and to make a conscious choice to respond with a different attitude or new behavior, according to Moore. For Cutbill, maintaining a personal relationship with her coach over time has been the most significant factor in the improvement of her health. “The relationship was healing, because my coach regularly pointed out my progress with profound encouragement and validation. I wish all primary care doctors had health coaches on staff to help them and their patients attain the success they both are aiming for.” Lauressa Nelson is an editor and contributing writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LauressaNelson@gmail.com.

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ew Year resolutions can be a distant memory by midJanuary, due to unrealistic expectations, slow results and distractions that sideline good intentions. Yet we may still reap the rewards of a greener, healthier lifestyle by progressively adopting small, doable changes.

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January white sales present a prime opportunity to change to organic cotton sheets and dry-fast towels to reduce energy usage. Local animal shelters welcome old towels and blankets. Homeless shelters also accept gently used clean linens, and outgrown cold-weather gear. Replace family toothbrushes with eco-friendly models made from renewable castor oil plants instead of petroleum. The Naturally Clean Toothbrush is BPA-free and recyclable (TomsOfMaine.com). Each day, Americans use 500 million disposable straws, reports Milo Cress, founder of the Be Straw Free Campaign (Ecocycle.org). Discarded plastic straws and stirrers are on the Ocean Conservancy’s top 10 list of debris littering beaches. Cindy Schiff Slansky, CEO of GreenPaxx, in New York City, suggests using a reusable silicone straw. “The bright colors help keep track of each person’s drink. They’re in my purse for when I eat out with my kids,” she says. “We always say no to disposable straws.” Also consider paper straws that compost within 45 to 60 days. Plug electronics into power-saving energy strips that can be turned off when machines aren’t in use. Completely shutting down computers saves more energy than using sleep mode. When it’s time for a more energy-efficient fridge or freezer, call the electric company. The Appliance Recycling Centers of America work with utilities to pick up and recycle working appliances. Air conditioners and dehumidifiers are accepted with a qualifying fridge or freezer. Alternatively, call a local recycling company for a curb pickup of broken appliances; even easier, confirm that the company 20

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Switch to public transportation or telecommuting at least twice a week to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. delivering a new appliance will take away and recycle the old one. Upgrade to a greener model when the need arises to change cars. California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont have pledged to speed the construction of charging stations in their states and project collectively having 3.3 million battery-powered cars, plug-in hybrids and other clean-burning vehicles on their roads by 2025. To make clean and renewable home energy affordable and increase property values, Sunrun installs and maintains home solar power panels in 1,000 cities in 11 states for low and predictable monthly rates (Sunrun.com). Choose green products carrying the 1% for the Planet logo. Identify participating companies at Tinyurl.com/ OnePercentPlanet.

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One-pot, slow-cooked hearty stews and soups—especially made with seasonal, locally grown vegetables—use less energy and need less water to wash. A slow cooker can also steam rice, make yogurt or bake simple, whole-grain breads (VitaClayChef.com). Dave Feller, CEO of Yummly.com, in Redwood City, California, adds, “Slow cooking tenderizes meats and brings out flavor, even in less expensive cuts. It’s also a timesaver.” Yummly recipes detail ingredients, cooking times and nutritional values. For family snacks, Terry Walters, the Avon, Connecticut, author of Clean Food and Clean Start, advocates going untraditional. “Get closer to the green plant than the processing plant,” she advises. At least once a week, she likes to try a new food. “Roasted chick peas, kale chips or a ‘pizza’ made from a rice tortilla, pasta sauce or pesto, and veggies all make ‘clean-food’ snacks.” (Recipes at TerryWalters.net.) Keeping produce fresh can be a challenge, especially when the average fridge can harbor millions of bacteria, according to testing by Microban Europe, UK. The BerryBreeze in-fridge automated device periodically circulates activated oxygen to prevent mold, keeping produce fresh longer and reducing spoiling to save grocery dollars (BerryBreeze.com). Hannah Helsabeck, president of eco-friendly WildMint Shop.com, shares can-free meal tips online. “It takes a little planning, but we can now avoid all the toxic chemicals used in processing foods and making cans. Let’s kick the can!” Also, check out local food Meetup groups. Penny Miller, of Wichita Falls, Texas, says, “At our first meeting, we saw examples of raised-bed gardens, rainwater harvesting, composting, native landscaping and container plants.” Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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n human health care, naturopathic doctors offer a specialty called antiaging medicine. The goal is to restore optimal health to those at midlife and older that seek to prevent or reduce the incidence of diseases often associated with aging. But when it comes to aging pets, most veterinary doctors fail to focus on the necessary specialized care. In fact, some traditional vets may decline to treat older pets at all. Often, these animals are suffering from chronic diseases and when they are treated, prescriptions may include numerous drugs. As many know, drugs can entail serious, even debilitating side effects, further deteriorating the prospects for sustained health. Owners may thus find themselves spending a lot of money maintaining their pets in a chronic state of ill health with little hope for improvement. Animals that might benefit from surgery for problems ranging from dental disease to tumors may not receive ameliorating care when the family vet simply consid-

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For an enlightened holistic vet, no pet is too old to warrant and benefit from proper health care. By instituting the correct care and focusing on anti-aging efforts, health can be improved and often restored, with the added advantages of reducing unnecessary medications and increasing their lifespan. As an example, most doctors expect larger breeds of dogs to live 10 to 12 years, but with informed care, these same dogs can typically live 15 to 16 years. Smaller dogs and cats typically have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years; using an anti-aging approach, such pets routinely live 18 to 20 years or longer, in good health and with a good quality of life.

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Here’s how the team at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, in Plano, Texas, successfully approaches anti-aging medicine.

Beginning at 5 years of age, all pets—including dogs, cats, other small mammals, birds and reptiles—are screened via a physical examination and special blood and urine tests twice a year, with a focus on bionutritional analysis of results. Abnormal results indicating some risk, even slight ones, often ignored by mainstream medicine, are treated using vet-specified natural medicines that help return biometric values to normal and slow down the progression of problems that could, if untreated, turn into serious diseases. Dietary evaluation, including a bionutritional analysis, ensures that the pet is eating what’s most appropriate for its age, breed and health status. Potential dental and other oral issues are treated aggressively and early, because they are the most common source of infection and inflammation contributing to poor bodily health, including diabetes and diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs. A review of prior medications confirms or adjusts proper use. In most cases, some of these medications can be eliminated or replaced as needed with natural therapies that have the same clinical effect, but without the possible side effects associated with chronic use of medical therapies. Natural supplements, which can benefit all pets, also are reviewed and/ or prescribed. Most older pets benefit from supplementation with phosphatidylcholine, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, glucosamine and other elements to support thyroid and adrenal functions. Paws & Claws also favors the herbal remedy Healthy Qi to support the immune system of any ill or older pet; astragalus, green tea, gotu kola and ginseng ingredients give an extra boost toward achieving homeostasis and improved quality of life. Like human senior citizens, pets in their golden years deserve dignified specialized care that allows them to live more happily and peacefully. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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estern science is obsessed with deconstructing food, researching and analyzing its component parts, isolating the active ingredients, repackaging them in pills or powders and prescribing them in daily doses. But according to Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., author of Food and Healing, this chemistry-based theory of nutrition is upside-down. Colbin, founder and CEO of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, in New York City, has crafted her own nutrition theory based on more than 30 years of nutrition practice, teaching from a foundation that a whole food, like the complex human being consuming it, is greater than the sum of its parts. She defines whole foods as “those that nature provides and all the edible parts.” She limits them to those comprising one ingredient, such as plants, whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Animal foods are more challenging to categorize. Eggs are a whole food, but steaks are not, because they are one

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part of the entire animal. She includes small fish if we eat the head and bones, and small birds like quail. Whole milk is included, but not low-fat dairy. Colbin maintains that our bodies know the difference between a whole food and an aggregation of isolated nutrients. We have evolved over thousands of years to eat the food that nature presents to us, and if that food has been fragmented, the body realizes it and seeks what’s missing. For example, if we eat fragmented wheat like white bread, in which the bran and germ of the whole grain have been removed, the body will still be hungry and seek the missing part of the food, something with fiber or crunch. Likewise, health enthusiasts that devour wheat germ or wheat bran in isolation will also feel something is missing and may find themselves craving refined flour in the form of cake or other baked goods. Table sugar is another example, a fragment of sugar cane. Colbin calculates that it takes 17 feet of sugar cane to make one cup of sugar. What’s missing

is mostly the cane’s water content and the result, she says, is that sugar makes you thirsty. It’s a big reason why when we drink a soda, ingesting an average equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugar, we’re thirsty afterward and drink even more, creating a vicious cycle. Fruit juices are, by definition, a fragmented food. When we drink orange or grapefruit juice, all or most of the fiber from the raw fruit is obviously missing. Craving something to chew, we may reach for chips or something crunchy. Vegetable juices may yield the same result. Colbin cautions that while vitamin and mineral supplements can be helpful in treating specific conditions or deficiencies, they nevertheless comprise fragments of food at best. She notes that the body may have difficulty processing these isolated nutrients outside of the whole food. Supportive studies include Kentucky’s University of Louisville School of Medicine comparison of the effects of the spice turmeric with those of its active ingredient, curcumin. Adding the whole food turmeric to the diet of rats reduced inflammation significantly, while curcumin alone was ineffective. Results suggested the difference may be explained by turmeric’s higher bioavailability. A Pennsylvania State University research review determined that although population studies consistently report

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Blessing: SIX SECRETS TO RECEIVING AND BEING MORE by Susan Spalding

ome people seem to lead golden lives, rich with blessing, while others struggle and move from one drama and apparent loss to another. Is being in the flow of blessing, and what looks like good luck, merely a random act of chance, or are there immutable laws, attitudes and actions, that we can master that align us with blessing? Below are six keys to receiving and being blessing. These six keys are easy to understand and simple to apply.

prepare us for the opportunities coming into our lives. We develop momentum. New opportunities and circumstances appear as if by magic through the law of increase. Our talents expand by using them, and the more energy and goodness we bring to life, the more that we allow to flow through us, the more we receive. We are expanding centers of love. We become our own self-fulfilling law of increase when we use what we are.

Key Number One: Appreciation Brings Abundance

Key Number Three: Giving is the Secret to Receiving

Key Number Two: The Law of Increase

Key Number Four: Acceptance and Surrender

The first key, appreciation, can bring abundance, even in the midst of loss. A great secret of life is that energy follows attention. When we focus on our problems, our needs, our perceived lack, those very things loom ever larger and increase in proportion to our focus. When instead we focus on our blessings, taking stock of what we have in reverent appreciation, our hearts open to receive more. The universe rewards a grateful heart, not by some random act, but by natural lawâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the law of increase.

The principle of increase means that no matter how good things are now, they can be even better. The reverse is also true, however. No matter how bad things are, they can also get worse. Consciousness always builds on itself. Therefore it is important to build our thoughts in the direction we want to go, not allowing a negative thought or belief to corrupt the natural flow toward increase. Second, we work with the principle of increase by using our talents, whatever they might be, in order to increase them. When we use what we have, our efforts teach us and 24

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Everything that we have, and everything that we are is a gift, and we are caretakers of these gifts. We can view ourselves, not just as recipients of these gifts, but also as distributors of gifts. When we give, whether the gift is money, time, attention, or a service, the gift is really love. Life, not tolerating a vacuum, fills us with more blessing, which in turn inspires even more love and service on our part, and so the cycle goes. Outflow creates inflow. Cultivate generosity. Key number four is also tied in with giving up worry and letting go of our feeling of need.

When life and its burdens become more than we can bear, that is when it is definitely time to take stock of our blessings and find a way to be grateful, even for the hardship. Can we find a blessing in the problem? Problems donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t define who we are. They are merely temporary conditions. If we identify too closely with our problems, we will not be able to solve them. We each discover for ourselves the process that leads us through complication, to humility, to gratefulness, to true surrender. Then miracles happen.

Key Number Five: Be Cause

Everyone and everything around us are continuously emitting frequencies, vibrations. These vibrations are created by thoughts, feelings, the music we listen to, the news we read or hear, etc. In essence we become a victim, an effect, resonating with circumstances outside ourselves. We can also become a victim of our own negative thought patterns and feelings. Our vibration attracts matching vibrations.

We each discover for ourselves the process that leads us through complication, to humility, to gratefulness, to true surrender. Then miracles happen. Attract blessing by recognizing the blessings constantly present in life. We can choose our own vibrations by choosing joy, humor, and appreciation. Be cause. Choose blessing.

Key Number Six: Love Creates Blessing

Think of a time when you experienced true bliss, a time that you felt truly blessed. At the bottom of this experience was a state of incomparable love. No doubt a loving, grateful consciousness brought the blessing to you, and your grateful response sustained it. The macrocosmic, universal world operates on unconditional love. When we realize we have only love to give, life rewards us with love, and all its blessings, in return. The law of life is love, service, and out of it springs all blessing. We get what we give; we get what we are. Love is the highest vibration, and out of it springs all blessing. When we bring love to the smallest acts of life, life rewards us in kind. We realize that we are blessed, and we are a blessing. Susan Spalding is the director of the Center for Directional Healing in Huntsville, AL and the author of An Invitation to Heal. She is also a licensed Zumba Gold fitness instructor.

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GOALS Feeling Our Way to Happiness by Susie Ruth

any of us have our relationship to success inside-out. We busy ourselves so much with do-or-die goals we “should” achieve that we drown out the crucial signals life is sending our way—both from our own instincts and from others that can objectively see what we truly need. According to Danielle LaPorte, author of The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul, knowing how we want to feel inside yields the most potent clarity in identifying what’s critical to us. “We need to have soulcentered goals, and if we get clear on defining our core desired feelings—the way we most want to feel—then all of our goals are a means to create those feelings,” she says. “It’s that simple.” The external things we want to have and experience are secondary goals, provided they contribute to the first. LaPorte’s Desire Map process is a holistic life planning tool that helps spur our thinking about our core desired feelings and how to use them to start creating some goals with soul. At heart, it involves the following four highly personalized steps. How do you want to feel? Engage in a stream of consciousness, allowing each query to lead to the next and letting your desired feelings flow. Do you want to, for example, feel continuously energized, connected or prosperous? Consider areas such as livelihood and lifestyle (career, money, home, travel), health and wellness (healing, fitness, leisure, mental health) and relationships and community (romance, friendship, family).

Recognize patterns. Look for patterns in the desired feelings in order to distill your list to determine key, repeating words. Individuals tend to reach for the same feeling states across all areas of their lives. If you want to feel “vitality” within livelihood, then you likely wish to feel the same way in the context of wellness and relationships. Declare your core desired feelings. Now zero in on three to five core feelings that resonate most strongly inside. Ask yourself what’s beneath each feeling. For you, perhaps “success” is really about freedom, creativity or excellence. Look up the definitions of words—every word is its own world. Which feelings do you find to be the most uplifting, positive, satisfying and compelling? Ask yourself: “What do I want to do, have or experience to create my core desired feelings?” Thus, you begin setting goals with soul. You see and make connections between how you want to feel and what will actually help you feel that way. This is where you turn your ambitions truly inside-out and right-side-up to hitch your intentions to deeper and more nurturing meaning. This is the revolutionary beginning of realizing the ongoing success of a lifetime. Source: Danielle LaPorte is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, social media presence and bestselling author of The Fire Starter Sessions; her latest release is The Desire Map. She is a former news commentator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and director of a Washington, D.C., think tank. Visit DanielleLaPorte.com.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Public Health Care in the US: 2014 – 7-8:30pm. Dr. Pippa Abston will discuss the failures of our current healthcare system and why it is unlikely to improve with full implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Free. Main Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-5940. NorthAlabama PNHPorg.

SPACE FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT located at 220 Rhett Ave, Huntsville. Perfect for small business, LMT, counseling service, estheticians. or practitioner. For more information call Jan at 256-651-8026.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 Memphis the Musical – 8pm (Fri), 2pm and 8pm (Sat), 2pm and 7:30pm (Sun). Broadway musical inspired by real events about a radio DJ and singer who is ready for her big break in 1950s Memphis. Admission charged. Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-518-6155.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 Southeastern Outings Dayhike, Sipsey Wilderness, Bankhead National Forest – Moderately strenuous 4-mile hike in a highly scenic location, Upper Quillan Creek Forest Area. Much of the hike is off trail, including lots of ups and downs and several rock-hopping creek crossings. Reservations required—contact Dan Frederick, 205-631-4680 or seoutings@bellsouth.net. SEOutings.org. Chilly Play Days at Hays: Animal Signs – 10-11am (1/4), 9:30-11am and 3-4pm (1/7). Come have fun as we learn all about the many amazing species of animals that live in Hays Nature Preserve. Free for children with an adult. Call 256-532-5326 to reserve your spot. The Spiritual Laws of Life – 2-3pm. Free introductory presentation and discussion series for people of all faiths. Learn how to keep in tune with your true spiritual nature. Earth Fare, 5900-C University Dr, Huntsville, AL. For info: 256-534-1751. ECKAlabama.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Guest Speaker Rev. Lawrence E. Bergmann at Unity Church on the Mountain – 11am. Rev. Bergmann is a dynamic speaker who will be exploring the “Birth Stories of Jesus” from the Hebrew Scriptures. There will be a workshop at 1pm with more in-depth discussion. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.org.

choreography talent from across the Southeast. $20. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-534-6455. Downtown Huntsville Annual Meeting and Awards – 7:30-9am. The first ever Downtown Awards featuring Project of the Year, Event of the Year, and Advocate of the Year. $40. Von Braun Center Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. Play: The 39 Steps – 7:30pm (Jan 10-11 & 16-17), 2pm (Jan 12 & 18). This two-time Tony Awardwinning treat is a fast-paced comedy whodunit packed with nonstop laughs. Admission charged. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-0807. Homegrown Comedy New Year's Show – 8-11pm. Join us as we start off a new year of comedy at the Flying Monkey Theater. $7. Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Southeastern Outings Dayhike, Limestone Rail Trail, Elkmont, AL – 9am. This trail is in extreme North Alabama just to the west of I-65 and a few miles south of the Tennessee border. The 5.3-mile hike is rated easy. Depart 9am from the Hayden/ Corner Park and Ride. Info: Terry Clement, 205-221-5901. SEOutings.org.

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Adventures in Self-Discovery Workshop – 9am-12pm. Learn powerful tools for releasing stress and negativity and healing limiting beliefs and unconscious programming. $45. To register, contact Becky Waters at 256-348-5236 or email Becky@centerforinnerwellness.com. Center for Inner Wellness, 3322 S Memorial Pkwy, Suite 643, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Chilly Play Days at Hays: Pond Habitat – 9:3011am and 3-4pm. Bar Lake is conveniently across from the playground so with the help of microscopes we will take a close look at it to see what we discover. Free for children with an adult. Call 256-532-5326 to reserve your spot.

Chilly Play Days at Hays: Geocaching 101 – 1011:30am. Bring your GPS for a morning of fun. We will find the caches while exploring Hays Nature Preserve and learn how latitude and longitude work. Free for children with an adult. Call 256-532-5326 to reserve your spot.

Madison Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours – 5-7pm. Join us in business networking with food, fun, and door prizes. Bring your business colleagues and clients. Do not have to be a MCC member to participate. Alabama Credit Union, 1415 Paramount Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806.

Craft Expo – 12-3pm. Artists and artisans from Madison County’s craft guilds feature demonstrations and works from their members. Live music, and food and items for purchase. Free. Main Library, Atrium, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940.

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Symphony Classical Series: Be'la Fleck Banjo Concerto – 7:30pm. Enjoy banjo artist Be'la Fleck & the HSO as they perform his "Banjo Concerto," specifically written for a concert orchestra. Admis-

7th Annual Evening of Dance – 7-9pm (Fri-Sat). A weekend of dance showcasing performance and

sion charged. Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-539-4818.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Pruning 101 – 2-3:30pm, 1/12 and 1/18. Join Harvey Cotten for an informative session on the proper mechanics and timing of pruning a broad range of shrubs. Members $15, Non-members $20. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Chilly Play Days at Hays: Brown Bag Scavenger Hunt – 9:30-11am and 3-4pm (1/14 and 1/16). Bring out the hand warmers. Some items will be to pick up and save, while other items we will see, hear and feel. Free for children with an adult. Call 256-5325326 to reserve your spot. How to Do Things: Needle Felting – 6:30-8pm. Make a needle felted butterfly pin cushion. No felting experience is required. Tools and supplies provided. $3. To register, call Sophie Young at 256-532-2362. Main Library, Second Floor Events Room, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 YOUtopia: Sustainable Gardening Lunch & Learn – 11:30am-12:30pm. This year we have partnered with the American Public Gardens Association’s new program called YOUtopia, which focuses on sharing sustainable solutions for our environment. Members $15, Non-members $20. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 True Wisdom: The Master’s Love – 7:30-8pm on Knology Cable Channel 11. Inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, spiritual leader and acclaimed author of more than sixty books on ECKANKAR. Learn how to experience the highest form of communication between God and Soul. Free. 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Southeastern Outings Waterfowl Viewing Trip – 8am. Experience the thrilling sight of thousands of wild ducks, geese, and other birds at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, AL. Experienced birders leading the trip will share their knowledge with all. Info: Dan Frederick, 205-631-4680 for additional information, including departure locations. SEOutings.org.

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Athens Limestone Martin Luther King Jr. March – 9-11am. Free. Limestone County Courthouse, 200 Courthouse Sq, Athens, AL 35611.

with a variety of merchandise for sale. Examples of products include wood works, hand sewn items, re-purposed furniture, jewelry, college products and artworks. 161 Wilson Mann Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763. 256-508-2736.

Stop Smoking Now with EFT and Hypnosis – 9am-4pm. The winning combination of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Hypnosis will help you quit smoking for good. $195. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky Waters, 256-348-5236 or visit CenterforInnerWellness.com/Events. Center for Inner Wellness, 3322 S Memorial Pkwy, Suite 643, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Reflexology Class – 8:30am-5:30pm (Sat-Sun). Offering 16 NCBTMB CE’s for licensed massage therapists. Class also available for licensed nail techs and cosmetologists. $275 if paid by 1/11, $325 after 1/13. To register: Marsha Mathes, 256-698-2151 or Mathes79@knology.net. 3313 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite 116, Huntsville, AL.

Native Azalea Seed Propagation – 10-11:30am. Vernon Bush shares his secrets of growing native azaleas from seed. Members $15, Non-members $20. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447. Pixar in Concert – 7pm. Enjoy a digitally projected montage of 13 Pixar films with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra providing the accompanying music. Admission charged. Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-539-4818.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Chilly Play Days at Hays: Let's Make Some Music – 9:30-11am and 3-4pm (1/21 and 1/23). Children will make musical instruments to take home. If you want to bring your own instruments that would be great. Free for children with an adult. Call 256-532-5326 to reserve your spot.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Concert: Ken Cowan – 7:30pm. Enjoy Ken Cowan on the organ and the Chamber Chorale from the

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Shen Yun – 3:30pm. Classical Chinese dance, live orchestra, dazzling costumes and animated backdrops. Admission charged. Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801. ShenYun.com/Huntsville. 888-974-3698.

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Huntsville Community Chorus. Admission charged. Trinity United Methodist Church, Sanctuary, 607 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL 35802. 256-489-7415.

Health Forum: Chronic Cough – 11am-12pm. Dr. Jason Smith of the Huntsville Hospital Lung Center discusses lung health, with a special emphasis on cough. How is it diagnosed? Treated? Main Library, Second Floor Events Room, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-2362.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Southeastern Outings Dayhike, Turkey Foot and Borden Creeks, Sipsey Wilderness, Bankhead National Forest – 8am. Enjoy an especially beautiful, moderate 3 ½ mile hike along Turkey Foot and Borden Creeks, with up to 22 different waterfalls along the way. Reservations required—contact Dan Frederick, 205-631-4680 or seoutings@bellsouth.net. SEOutings.org.

How to Do Things: African Drumming – 6:308pm. Learn some African hand percussion with Djembe Player Simba Foluke'. In this class we will learn the African Drums history, music, and connection to our heart beats. To register, call Sophie Young at 256-532-2362. Main Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Owens Cross Roads Homemakers Craft Fair – 9am-3pm. Thirty vendor display booths filled

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sunday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am. Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org. Revealing Service – 9:45am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Celebration Service – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Unity Church on the Mountain Worship Service – 11am, with Adult Sunday School at 9:30am. Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurch OnTheMountain.org. 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, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

tuesday Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Inner Vision: Building the Bridge to Wholeness Class – 7pm, Tuesdays, 1/7 to 3/11. This 10-week course teaches meditations and visualization techniques to reach deeper altered states of consciousness and develop clear vision. Rev. Faye Waite-Glasgow. $100. To register: 256-881-2658 or Fayeglas@knology.net. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville.

wednesday Satsang – 6:30pm. Through group discussion and inquiry, we reveal the innate wisdom of the one presence living life as each one of us. Meditation 6pm. Led by Rev. David Leonard. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

thursday Thursday Night Swing – 6:30-10pm. Swing dance lesson, 6:30pm; Dance 7:30pm. $5 covers lesson and dance. Lowe Mill/Flying Monkey, 2nd Floor Theatre, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL. Introduction to Metaphysics Class – 7pm, Thursdays, 1/16 to 3/20. A 10-week course that introduces the student to metaphysical terms, theories, and practices. Rev. Will Hoffpauir. $100 plus $10 textbook. To register: 256-895-0255 or Will@ lightofchristcenter.org. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville.

friday Friday Night Artist Market – 5-8pm. Features art vendors, open artist studios and independent shops, hallway demonstrations and performance, relaxed open houses and a strong sense of community and connectedness. Admission free. Flying Monkey Arts, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-468-5319. Public Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255.

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saturday Artist Market – 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 for sale. Admission free. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL. Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift you in countless ways. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Ave NE #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

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ENERGY HEALING CENTER FOR DIRECTIONAL HEALING™ Susan Spalding 2225 Drake Ave. SW, Suite 18 Huntsville, 35805 256-882-0360 DirectionalHealing.com

For over 20 years, Susan Spalding and the staff at the Center for Directional Healing have been helping people achieve harmonic health through Directional Healing, Reflexology, and now the Amethyst Biomat. Clients may choose a single service, or combine all three for the most complete healing experience. Healing techniques, articles, and more information are available online at DirectionalHealing.com.

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An interior design philosophy that invites serenity and reduces stress. Feng Shui design concepts brings positive energy into your home and office to encourage Prosperity, Well Being, Harmony, and Balance.

HAIR SALON CJ HAIR AND ART STUDIO CJ Denison 105E Church St Madison, AL 35758 256-603-9018

Specializing in NATURAL Hairstyles. Cuts with Texture and Movement. Specializing in Fine Hair, Razor cuts, Men's Hair Pieces with A NATURAL Look. Specializing in Hair Color OFF the Scalp. Hair Painting. A Safer way to Color or HiLight Your Hair to Help in Decreasing the Exposure to the Scalp. HEALTHY HAIR is HAPPY HAIR. Also Original Art Work and Private Art lessons available. Call Today for YOUR Appointment.

HYPNOTHERAPY CENTER FOR INNER WELLNESS Becky Waters Certified Hypnotherapist and Professional Breathworker 3322 S. Memorial Parkway, Suite 643 Huntsville, AL • 256-348-5236

Creating positive change through hypnotherapy and Breathwork. Empowering you to live to your highest potential. Relieve stress and anxiety, release negativity, pain management, pre/post medical procedure, fears/phobias, weight loss, smoking cessation, and more. See ad, page 9.

MARSHA MATHES

Certified Hypnotist 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste 116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-698-2151 MarshaMathes.SkinCareTherapy.net Hypnosis is a tool to assist you in countless ways to heal your past, empower your present and create your future. Hypnobirthing classes, quit smoking, weight loss, nail and lip biting, teeth grinding, insomnia, anxiety and stress relief, phobias and fears, pain relief, sports enhancement, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), current and past life regressions

JIN SHIN JYUTSU® JIN SHIN JYUTSU OF HUNTSVILLE Sandra Cope Huntsville 256-534-1794 256-509-3540

Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner. An easy, effective way of restoring health and well-being by balancing the body’s energy pathways to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities. See ad, page 18.

MASSAGE CLOUD NINE IN HOME MASSAGES Evening and Weekend Appointments 256-337-6989

Finally, someone who makes housecalls! Swedish, Ortho and Deep Tissue massage in the privacy of your own home. Gift Certificates also available for any occasion.

DIXIE PHILLIPS (LMT #2151)

Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste #116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-585-0504 • Hoss2ride@otelco.net Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy: Come in and experience Dixie’s Combo. This is not the typical massage. MediCupping Therapy is used to relax muscles and increase the blood flow, which accelerates healing. It is also effective on bloating, scars, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, migraine or tension headaches. See details on services, rates, and possible help with your Tissue Issues at DixiesSunrise.MassageTherapy.com.

MEETING ROOMS/ EVENT SPACE LIGHT OF CHRIST CENTER

4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville 256-895-0255 • LightOfChristCenter.org Rent our beautiful vintage Centenarian House facility as the ideal venue for weddings, receptions, memorial services, classes/workshops and other gatherings. Call and leave a message if you’re interested in a tour or to speak with someone about your event. See ad, page 16.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATES Dr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D. 1230 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL 256-325-0955

Dr. Gilliam treats a variety of health problems with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart disease, hormone replacement and thyroid issues being at the forefront. Dr. Gilliam sees patients from around the world due to the reputation she has earned by treating hard to treat medical conditions. Dr. Gilliam works to find the cause of medical conditions and does not simply treat the patients’ symptoms. See ad, page 19.

PRIVATE YOGA CLASSES YOGA DHARMA DOWNTOWN

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION JACI HOGUE

256-656-4108 JaciHogue@gmail.com A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves posture, and helps resolve chronic pain. Created by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Structural Integration has been scientifically validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefits.

SUSAN K. JEFFREYS

Advanced Practitioner Lic.#249 Dr. Ida P. ROLF method 2336A Whitesburg Drive 256-512-2094 RolfGuild.org Serving Huntsville since 1995 “When the body gets working appropriately, then the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.” —Ida P. Rolf. See ad, page 7.

Suzanne Newton, Director Huntsville, AL • 256-585-3727 Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 International Association of Yoga Therapists Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US YogaDharmaDowntown.com Suzanne.m.newton@gmail.com Private Yoga Instruction is an opportunity to address your specific needs and receive guidance about Yoga postures and breathing exercises that could be beneficial for you. Beginners as well as experienced practitioners are welcome. 90 minutes sessions are held in a Five Points private studio. Brochure is available upon request.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 800-333-7995 BellLifestyle.com

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 17.

REIKI REIKI FREE CLINIC (NO CHARGE) Shari Feinman-Prior, MS, MRET 915-A Merchant Walk Way SW Huntsville, AL 35801 Shari1717@gmail.com

2-4pm, every Third Saturday of each month. For appointments, contact Shari Feinman-Prior at Shari1717@gmail.com.

SHAMANIC HEALING WATER, WILLOW & MOON SHAMANIC HEALING Jeffrey Rich 256-337-1699 WaterWillowMoon.com Jeffrey.Rich@gmail.com

"Medicine for the Soul," shamanic healing is the sacred technology which can help you achieve wholeness by addressing the spiritual causes of disease. Empty? Out of sorts? Something "just not right"? "Haven't been the same since ..."? Explore the techniques of shamanic healing and find answers. Offering Soul Retrieval, Thoughtform Unraveling, Illumination, Space Clearing, Past Life Work and much more.

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