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Healing JourneysPaul Stutzman Finds Universal Truths on His Treks
Back to NatureSeeking Its Wisdom for a High-Tech World
Home-Grown Organic 10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden
Grow Deep Grow StrongWhat Trees Show Us About Adversity
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contentsNatural 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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16 THE FOOD ARTISANS NEXT DOOR Homemade Delicacies, Direct from Our Neighbors by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
18 HOME-GROWN ORGANIC MADE EASY 10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden by Barbara Pleasant
20 NATURE’S WISDOM Its Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us by Christine MacDonald
23 HEALING JOURNEYS Paul Stutzman Finds Universal Truths on His Treks by Randy Kambic
26 SPRING GREENING Easy Ways to Detox a House by Lane Vail
28 STRONG WINDS STRONG ROOTS What Trees Teach Us About Life by Dennis Merritt Jones
30 DOGS WITH LIBRARY CARDS Kids Love Reading to Animals by Sandra Murphy
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April is a perfect month to reconnect with awakening nature and its ability to re-energize us at every turn. We say goodbye to flannel PJs,
dig out our sandals, open windows and jam-pack our calendars with festivals and cookouts. This month’s articles celebrating Nature’s Wisdom offers me an opportunity to share what I’ve learned about honey bees, a favorite family topic. It’s been two years since springtime wreaked havoc in the form of headaches, itchy eyes, nasal dripping and painful sore throats, compounded in Southeast Louisiana where we often experience many seasons in one weeks’ time. In desperation my husband, Patrick, and I began to research the healing properties of honey, prompted by my long interest in using natural cures. My house is stocked with cinnamon, coconut oil, turmeric, lavender, flax seed, apple cider vinegar, baking soda and the like. Naturally, I was onboard to load up on raw local honey at a nearby farmers’ market. Returning home, I cut up an unpeeled lemon into a mason jar, covered it in honey and placed it in the refrigerator. Enjoying a spoonful of its sweetness a couple of times a day, I started to feel better and have suffered no more sinus issues since. Honey is the most effective natural cure I’ve ever incorporated into my life and I often hear the same story from others. Our love of honey quickly grew into a devotion to bees, grateful for their many gifts. We haven’t purchased refined sugar in more than a year now. Instead, we add the honey to our coffee and recipes. We also apply it to cuts and bug bites. It’s become an integral part of my hair- and skin-care routines, and I even use the wax to make my own deodorant and lip balm. I also understand it helps with hangovers…. I guess I should have shared that little tip before Mardi Gras. As if all of this weren’t enough, it turns out that bees are natural meditative teachers. When approaching a hive you learn quickly to slow down, calm yourself and breathe deeply. The bees are happy to let you know when you’re tense. Elderberry syrup complements the honey in my natural cures toolkit. Two of my local favorites are Naturally Well with Samantha, on the Northshore, and Andi Lynn’s Elderberries, on the Southshore. Both can be found on Facebook. I’d like to know what works for you. Please share your natural wisdom with me at [email protected] so that I can share it with others, as we move forward together in our ever-improving health and wellness. Now carry this magazine outside to read cover to cover laid out on a picnic blanket, swinging in a hammock, or in your own favorite outdoor spot.
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newsbriefs11th Annual ZMR Annual Music Awards Concert
New Orleans natives Daryl Portier and Ben Dugas created ZoneMusicReporter.
com (ZMR), the premier resource for the best in new age, world, electronic/ambient and instrumental music, will host the 11th annual ZMR Music Awards Concert at 7 p.m., May 9, at the Joy Theater, in New Orleans. Performers include 2014 New Age Grammy Award Winners Ricky Kej and Wouter Kellerman; multi-platinum recording artist and 2014 Grammy Nominee Peter Kater; the angelic vocal sounds of Tina Malia; guitarist Jeff Pearce; pianist David Nevue; guitarist Matteo Palmer; Josie Quick and Tom Carleno, of Perpetual Motion; Tigerforest with Amethyste and more. The Music Awards will include 13 categories voted on by Radio Programmers and DJs this year. Categories include Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Best World Album and more. “Out of the thousands of recordings released each year, very few get recognized. The Grammys only nominate five artists in the Best New Age Album category in this vastly diverse genre,” says Portier. “We set out to change that by dedicating an entire weekend to the industry and to give these artists the recognition they so rightfully deserve.”
Cost: $40. Location: 1200 Canal St. To purchase tickets, visit TheJoyTheater.com. For more information, call Portier at 504-237-6368 or Dugas at 504-237-6367 or email [email protected].
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Red, White & Blue Masquerade Ball
Bring It Home Northshore (BIHNS), a local non-profit organization serving St. Tammany
Parish dedicated to boosting morale and offering recreational support for children and teens with a deployed parent or guardian, will host the 2nd annual Red, White & Blue Masquerade Ball, on May 2 at Trinity Banquet Hall, in Slidell. The fundraiser includes a silent auction and the opportunity to sponsor a table and honor a Hometown Hero. The men and women behind BIHNS believe it is easier for soldiers to focus on what they have to do when they know their family has the
support of the community. To that end, the organization offers an activity calendar that includes trips to the zoo and aquarium, baseball and football games, movies, fishing and hunting trips, spa days, golf outings, toy drives, family days and homecomings. The website also offers a resource guide for businesses and organizations that support military families.
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Blue Cliff College Welcomes Debra Benson for Ortho-Bionomy Workshop
Debra Benson, a Registered Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy with
over thirty years of experience in education, will be traveling from her native Australia where she maintains a practice and is a leader in the field of Ortho-Bionomy. Debby is the longest serving member of the Caretaker Board of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy Australia and was the inaugural chairperson of Ortho-Bionomy Australia Limited. The workshop will be held on May 8, 2015: 6-10pm, May 9: 9:30 AM- 6:30 pm, and May 10: 2-6pm. Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle form of somatic therapy, promoting ease and decreasing pain through neuro-muscular re-education. In this class, participants learn to allow the client to guide their own exploration of change. The class will work with reflexes such as rebound and ongoing action; the reflexes serving as initiators for movement which can unlock areas of stiffness and pain The workshop is approved for 16 CEU credits with Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy and the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International. There are no pre-requisites. Continuing Education Coordinator and Instructor, Peggy Scott, will assist in the workshop.
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Humane Society Sponsors NOLA Veggie Fest
The NOLA Veggie Fest, the city’s signature celebration of all things
veggie, will be held on May 9 and 10 at the New Orleans Healing Center. The festival celebrates compassionate vegan cuisine and healthy lifestyles. A project of the Humane Society of Louisiana, a New Orleans-based charity, the Festival is operated with the volunteer support of the New Orleans Vegetarian Meetup Group, a 700-member-strong group that meets regularly to network, socialize and educate others about vegan diets and related issues.
Location: New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. For more information or tickets, visit NolaVeggieFest.com. See ad on back Cover.
Friends Coastal Restaurant Re-Opens with Local Flavor
Friends Coastal Restaurant, in Madisonville, will reopen at 407
St. Tammany Street on April 23. Owner Ryan J. Richard has appointed Operations Manager Jennifer Adams and Executive Chef Matthew Standefer to the restaurant’s staff. The new menus will showcase products from local farmers, fishermen, oystermen and shrimpers. “My culinary concept for Friends expresses a whimsical and playful experience,” explains Standefer. “It speaks of looking back at the past, a nod towards tradition, but refreshing our cuisine by keeping an eye on the future.” Friends closed in August 2012, having been flooded and condemned for demolition due to damages suffered during Hurricane Isaac. It was the fourth time that the restaurant had been damaged by storms in six years.
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Going Gluten FreeAre you gluten sensitive or
do you have celiac disease? Maybe a food allergy? Are you wondering if the gluten free diet might help you? While only a small percentage of Americans “going gluten free” do so out of medical necessity, the vast majority of people claim that they feel better and experience improvements in conditions that have lingered for years. Going Gluten Free is not as easy as it appears to be. Gluten hides in the most unexpected places food and health care products. People with intolerances also suffer from a myriad of nutritional deficiencies that impact health and wellbeing. That’s why it is so important to seek the aid of a registered dietitian that specializes in the management of gluten and food allergy related issues. Danielle Paciera RD CCN, Integrative Nutrition Specialist of New Orleans, has recently completed an intensive training program to advance her knowledge of the nutritional impact of gluten. “I do not simply teach people what foods to avoid; I help them figure out what foods to eat”, explains Paciera. “I guide people through the gluten and allergen free lifestyle providing the tools, knowledge and support they need to safely optimize wellbeing”. Those with gluten intolerance, celiac disease, food allergies, and other gastrointestinal disorders now have access to nutritionists, such as Danielle, who offer personalized consultations, grocery store tours, nutrition workshops, restaurant in-services, and industry consulting. Danielle Paciera, LDN, RD, CCN can be reached at (504) 889-8771 or [email protected]. See ad on page 6.
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Stress-Management the Easy WayWe’ve all heard the sage advice, “stop and smell the roses”,
right? Well, according to Web MD, now there is scientific evidence to support the idea. Researchers found that taking a few minutes to notice the world around you can reduce stress. By slowing down a few beats and smelling the flowers in the garden, or looking up at the clouds, or taking our shoes off to feel the grass between our toes we can go a long way toward making life less stressful. No time for flowers and clouds? Try hugging. Scientists at Santa Clara University have discovered that hugging someone for as little as 20-seconds stirs up a chemical reaction during which serotonin is released in the brain. Serotonin, the neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, it is sometimes called the “The Happiness Hormone”. So, grab a friend, a loved one, a pet….and hug. If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for them because they will feel those good vibes, too. Not a hugger? Twenty seconds is too long? Alright, what about breathing? Anyone can breathe, and Texas Woman’s University includes deep breathing exercises on its list of 52 Proven Stress Reducers. Not only is deep breathing effective, is also super convenient. It can be practiced in car, in the desk, on the bus, virtually anywhere. Just breath in deeply through your nose and out slowly though your mouth. The key here is inhale deeply and exhale slowly. Progressive muscle relaxation might be the easiest of all stress management techniques, because it can be done while lying in bed. Simply start by contracting the muscles in the bottom of your feet for a few seconds, then, extend those same muscles. You should immediately feel some of tension leaving your body. Next, move up to the calf muscles, contract and extend. Work through all of the muscle groups in the same fashion and you will feel the stress melting away. Progressive muscle relaxation is best done while lying flat on your back on a flat surface, like a bed. So, do not be surprised if you drift off to sleep. “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions”, Dalai Lama
John Wilcutt is a substance abuse counselor and fitness trainer specializing in stress management and anger management, and free-lance writer.
Dr. Kevin Darr Conducts Clinical Trial for Knee Pain
Kevin Darr, M.D., of Covington Orthopedic, is enrolling eligible individuals into a clinical trial to evaluate the safety
and feasibility of a new approach targeted at reducing pain and improving function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. He is one of 15 physicians in the U.S. to receive authorization from Cytori Therapeutics to conduct the trial, which will study the use of a patient’s own adipose derived regenerative cells prepared using the investigational Celution System in the treatment of osteoarthritis affecting the knee. Patients between the ages of 40 and 70 with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis, lasting at least six months, who are able to undergo a small-volume liposuction procedure may be eligible to participate in the study. Darr is conducting several other IRB-approved clinical studies measuring the effectiveness of regenerative cell therapy to treat osteoarthritis. “I believe in the body’s natural ability to heal itself and keep abreast of the latest advances and research related to orthopedic and sports medicine,” he explains.
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globalbriefsBuzzing Buddies‘Flying Doctor’ Bees Prevent Cherry DiseaseUniversity of Adelaide researchers are introducing a “flying doctor” method of employing bees as prevent ive medicine. P r o j e c t l e a d e r a n d bee researcher Kat ja Hogendoorn, Ph.D., says, “All commercial cherry growers spray during flowering to control the la ter development of cherry brown rot. Instead of spraying fungicide, we’re using bees to deliver a biological control agent right to the flowers, where it’s needed.” The innovative delivery works via entomovectoring. This is a new technique for Australia, with potential application in many horticultural industries. The biological control agent contains spores of a parasitic fungus that prevents another fungus that causes the brown rot from colonizing the flower. Future applications of the small, winged medics are expected to become available for disease control in almonds, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears and stone fruit.
Source: Adelaide.edu.au
Vanishing Wildlife50 Percent Gone in Under 50 yearsThe latest World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report shows that the Living Planet Index (LPI), which measures more than 10,000 representative populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, has declined by 52 percent since 1970. The report is widely considered the leading science-based analysis on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity (Tinyurl.com/WWF-Living-Planet-Report). In fewer than two human generations, populations of vertebrate species—the life forms that constitute the fabric of life-sustaining ecosystems and serve as a barometer of how humans are impacting nature—have dropped by half. Nature conservation and sustainable development go hand-in-hand; it’s not only about preserving biodiversity and wild places, but about safeguarding the future of humanity. Living Planet Report partners include the Zoological Society of London, Global Footprint Network and Water Footprint Network. Marco Lambertini, director general of WWF International, states, “We need leadership for change. Sitting on the bench waiting for someone else to make the first move, doesn’t work. Heads of state need to start thinking globally; businesses and consumers need to stop behaving as if we live in a limitless world.”
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Soil SalvationO rg a n i c Fa r m i n g M a y Counteract Greenhouse EffectThe nonprofit Rodale Institute, the United Nations and the Soil Association are reporting that modern, chemical-intensive industrial farming is stripping the soil’s natural ability to take carbon back out of the atmosphere through photosynthesis and store it in the soil. Rodale researchers say that by returning to small-scale organic farming, more than 40 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions could be captured in the soil, and if the entire world’s pasture and rangelands were managed using regenerative techniques, an additional 71 percent of those emissions could be sequestered. Further, organic practices could counteract the world’s yearly carbon dioxide output while producing the same amount of food as conventional farming. Rodale claims that using regenerative organic agriculture—like low or no-tillage, cover crops and crop rotat ion—will keep photosynthesized carbon dioxide in the soil, instead of returning it to the atmosphere. The institute cites 75 studies from peer-reviewed journals, including its own 33-year Farming Systems Trial, which directly compare organic farming with conventional farming.
Source: OrganicConsumers.org
Thriving Eco-TownsMalaysian Villages Model SustainabilityInnovations being successfully pioneered in Malaysia offer ideas for improving the world, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), including the construction of high-tech, self-sustaining ecological “smart” villages. These villages are lifting incomes for scores of rural families while promoting environmental sustainability. Each 50-acre community consists of about 100 affordable homes, advanced educational, training and recreational facilities and an integrated, sustainable farm system that provides villagers with food and employment that on average, triples their monthly income. Low-cost, 1,000-square-foot homes are built in 10 days and the communal farming operations include a cascading series of fish tanks, or “aquafarms”. Filtered fish tank wastewater irrigates trees, grain fields and high-value plants grown in “autopots”, a three-piece container with a valve that detects soil moisture levels and releases water as required, reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides. Free-range chickens feed on the fast-reproducing worms that process the plant compost. This system optimizes nutrient absorption, minimizes waste and enables crops to be grown on previously non-arable land. The village’s solar-generated power is complemented by biomass energy and mini-hydro electricity. A community hall, resource center, places of worship, playgrounds and educational facilities equipped with 4G Internet service support e-learning and e-health services.
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When we learn about the condition of our most valuable resource—this spinning planet we call home—we may feel a sense of urgency, desperation
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No more misplaced tools. Time is often wasted searching for lost weeders, pruning shears and other hand tools, which are easier to keep track of when painted in bright colors or marked with colored tape. Jabbour uses a tool stash basket placed at the garden entrance. Stop to smell the flowers. Use moments saved to sit quietly, relax and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the garden. Pausing to listen to the birds or watch a honeybee work a flower is part of the earned reward of any healthy garden that can’t be measured by the pound.
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While the idea that we humans stand apart from—or even above—nature is a prevailing
theme in much of modern civilization, naturalists and other clever souls throughout the ages have observed that the opposite is true: We are part of, depend on and evolve with nature—and
we ignore this vital connection at our peril. “If one way is better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way,” admonished the Greek philosopher Aristotle, in the third century B.C.E. “Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms the judgment of
nature,” Roman politician and philosopher Cicero ruminated two centuries later. Nobel Prize-winning physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein remarked, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Today, more of us are looking to nature for ways to improve physical, mental and emotional health, develop intelligence, innovate, overhaul how we build homes and neighborhoods, and raise our children.
Healthful Nature As Henry David Thoreau wrote in his classic 1854 book Walden, “We need the tonic of wildness.” While we know firsthand how
walking in the woods can elevate mood, scientists have documented that a regular dose of nature has
other far-reaching benefits. It can lower stress hormone levels, blood
pressure and undesirable cholesterol; help heal neurological problems; hasten fuller recovery from surgery and heart attacks; increase cancer-fighting white blood cells; and generally aid overall health (Health Promotion International research report; also Nippon Medical School study, Tokyo). Regular playtime outdoors helps children cope with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders, according to research published in Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care. Exposure to nature can help adults escape from today’s wired lives; reinvigorate, be fitter and less likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as reported in studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and a University of Washington research summary. It can also unlock understanding of the spiritual essence of life. Hours regularly spent by youth outdoors stimulate imagination and creativity and enhance cognitive development, helping them learn. N a t u r e a l s o h e l p s yo u n g s t e r s develop social awareness, helping them better navigate human relations ( T i n y u r l . c o m / O u t d o o r H e a l t h BenefitsResearch). “It’s strange and kind of sad that we are so removed from nature that we actually have to ask why nature is good for us,” says Dr. Eva Selhub, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, author of
Nature’s WisdomIts Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Usby Christine MacDonald
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from many places, says Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D. co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a Missoula, Montana, company working with other companies and universities to propel biomimicry into the mainstream. “People are recognizing that they’ve been disconnected to the natural world,” she says. “We also realize that [as a species] we are in trouble. We don’t have all the answers, but we can look to other species for inspiration” for clearing pollutants from our bodies and environments. Plants and fungi are now commonly used to clean up old industrial sites that resemble nature’s way of removing pollutants from water and soil. A University of California, Berkeley, meta-study confirms that farmers currently using organic farming methods and solar power achieve roughly the same crop yields as conventional techniques
with far less dependence on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gases and petrochemical pesticide and fertilizer pollution.
Cyclical NatureThese breakthrough technologies emulate the way nature uses the building blocks of life in an endless cycle of birth, reproduction, decay and rebirth. It’s part of a broad rethinking of the principles behind sus ta inabi l i ty—bui lding, manufacturing and living in greater harmony with natural systems, perhaps eventually eliminating landfills, air and water pollution, and toxic site cleanups. “A toxin is a material in the wrong place,” says architect William McDonough, o f Char lo t tesv i l le , Virginia. The only individual recipient of the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, he is co-author of
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the new book Your Health Destiny, and co-author of Your Brain on Nature. “The fact is our brains and bodies are wired in concert with nature.” Recognition of nature’s positive effects has grown so much in recent years that physicians increasingly write their patients “prescriptions” to go hiking in the woods, counting on the healthy exercise and exposure to sunlight, nature and soothing views to address health problems stemming from poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. Healthcare clinics and hospitals in Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, California’s Bay Area and elsewhere have launched Prescription Trails programs aimed at objectives from preventing obesity in children to healthful activities for retirees (Tinyurl.com/AmericanHealthTrails). Bestselling author Richard Louv calls the positive nature effect “vitamin N” in The Nature Principle. He contends: “Many of us, without having a name for it, are using the nature tonic. We are, in essence, self-medicating with an inexpensive and unusually convenient drug substitute.” Such ideas are commonly accepted in many cultures. The Japanese believe in the restorative power of shinrin-yoku, which could be translated as “forest medicine” or “forest bathing”. Indigenous peoples like the Brazilian tribe led by Shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, fighting to preserve their land and way of life in the Amazon, profess to be at one with the innate riches of sustainable rainforests (SurvivalInternational.org/parks).
Innovative NatureScientists, inventors and other innovators are increasingly inspired by nature. Biomimicry, part social movement and part burgeoning industry, looks to how Earth’s natural systems work and solve problems. University of Utah researchers, inspired by the durable homes built by sandcastle worms, are creating a synthetic glue that one day could help repair fractured bones. Architectural components manufacturer Panelite makes energy-efficient insulated glass by mimicking the hexagonal structure that bees use in honeycombs. (Find other precedents at Tinyurl.com/ BiomimicryCaseExamples). The inspiration for biomimicry comes
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are nearly identical to many animals. Many behaviors once thought to be exclusively human are shared by other species. The zone of the specifically human, as determined by science, has been shrinking.” We haven’t lost the ability to tap that primal animal inside, even if most of us are more likely to “venture into the forest” by watching a movie or playing video games. We may feel cut off from our instincts, but studies show time in the woods can do wonders to restore the keenness of our senses to connect with the subtle changes in natural habitat, the movements of other species and the changing seasons. The rise of human civilizations may have taken “survival of the fittest” in new directions, often decidedly tamer ones, but experts ranging from scientific researchers to lifestyle analysts say humankind is still hardwired by our more primitive past. Despite the ingenious ways we’ve devised to exploit other life forms, capitalize on Earth’s resources and protect ourselves from nature’s sometimes terrifying power, our fate remains linked to natural laws and limits, from nurturing our body’s immune system to resolving planet-sized problems like climate change. “‘Nature’ is our natural environment,” according to Selhub. We don’t have to move to the country to reconnect, she says. “Even spending 20 minutes a day outside has an effect.” Houseplants, nature photos and aromatherapy Earth scents can also help indoor environments better reflect our own nature. The wealth of research and common sense wisdom is aptly summed up by celebrated author Wendell Berry in The Long-Legged House. “We have lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong. We must change our lives so that it’ll be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it.”
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Natural Intelligence A growing number of scientists say that research about our place in nature has sparked fresh thinking about our role and devastated quaint notions about our species’ superiority. “Single-celled slime molds solve mazes. Brainless plants make correct decisions and bees with brains the size of pinheads handle abstract concepts,” points out Anthropologist Jeremy Narby, author of the groundbreaking book Intelligence in Nature. At a national conference of Bioneers, an organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco that gathers nature-minded social and scientific innovators, Narby said: “We
Cradle-to-Cradle, a groundbreaking book that calls for re-envisioning even the nastiest waste, and The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance. McDonough imagines a world where waste becomes raw material for new buildings, furniture and other goods—akin to how a forest reuses every deceased tree and animal to nourish the ecosystem and spawn new life. With 80 percent of U.S. residents currently living in urban areas, architects, builders and municipal planners are l ikewise pivoting toward nature, prompted by the scientific evidence of the many ways that human health and general well-being rely upon it. While this contact is preferably the kind of “stopping by woods” that inspired New England poet Robert Frost, even a walk in a city park will work. “Urban nature, when provided as parks and walkways and incorporated into building design, provides calming and inspiring environments and encourages learning, inquisitiveness and alertness,” reports the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, in Green Cities: Good Health.
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What kept you going?Early on, I realized how soothing nature was to my grieving soul. Still, there
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What do such journeys teach about nature and our response to experiencing it?I find comfort in nature. I believe the beautiful streams and waterfalls, the grand views from mountaintops and the wildlife were all created for our enjoyment. When we absorb this beauty and wonderment, the stresses in life slowly melt away. Granted, not everyone will be able to do what I did; however, a stroll through a local park, along a beach or in a flower garden can have similar effects.
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What did you learn about Americans along the way?I discovered that most Americans are kind, law-abiding citizens. Most are still willing to help a stranger in need. Unfortunately, I feel we focus too much time and energy on the minority of malcontents.
How have these experiences informed your creative process?America is a great country. The beauty I’ve witnessed from a bicycle seat and on two feet hiking the mountains is a continual source of inspiration. Many folks are unable to do what I do. My ongoing desire is to describe the images imprinted in my mind in such a way that others can feel as if they are there walking with me.
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Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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For most individuals, odorous chemicals are simply unpleasant. For those that are sensitive and
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Science Center at Houston and co-author of Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes. “Fortunately, public awareness has also grown significantly in the last few years,” says Rick Smith, Ph.D., a Canadian environmentalist who co-authored Toxin Toxout. “Now companies and governments worldwide are moving toward making safer products.” We can support progress by leveraging some practical tips in greening our home. Start somewhere. Many volatile organic compounds (VOC) tha t include formaldehyde and benzene are concealed in household items such as couches, chairs, particleboard furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, rugs, synthetic flooring, wallpaper and paint. Green TV host and Fresh Living author Sara Snow implores us not to become overwhelmed, disheartened or fearful. “Creating a healthy home is a gradual process that doesn’t require throwing all the furniture out,” she advises. Start by scrutinizing labels and choosing not to bring new toxins in. For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is widely found to be associated with reproductive toxicity and is found in many waterproofed and flexible plastics. Select PVC-free toys, shower curtain liners and mattress covers. In the kitchen, avoid potentially carcinogenic perfluorinated chemicals (PFC) found in nonstick coatings of pots and pans. Toss the Teflon when it scratches, says Snow, and upgrade to stainless steel or
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cast iron. Weed out bisphenols, the DNA-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and epoxy resin can liners. Even “BPA-free” products likely contain alternative and equally harmful substances, according to a recent study published in Chemosphere. Choose clear glass instead of plastic containers. When remodeling, look for zero-VOC items, Miller says, plus materials free of stain-resistant sprays and flame retardants whose efficacy is questionable. Consider natural fiber rugs like jute or wool. Forest Stewardship Council-certified hardwoods or alternative flooring like cork or glass tile are safer investments in long-term well-being. Clean green. Conventional cleaners are among the worst offenders, and even some “eco-cleaners” can be deceptively unsafe, says Smith. He recommends avoiding antibacterial products containing triclosan, which proliferates antibiotic-resistant bacteria that prolong and exacerbate illnesses, as well as phthalates, a chemical oil that carries artificial aromas and has been repeatedly linked to cancer and abnormal fetal development. “Even so-called natural fragrances are often complex petrochemicals that outgas and contaminate the air,” notes Miller. Snow advises formulating products at home using staple pantry ingredients, including distilled white vinegar for disinfecting, baking soda for scouring, liquid castile soap for sudsing, lemon juice for degreasing and olive oil for polishing. Freshen with fresh air. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time amid indoor air pollutants that are significantly more concentrated than outdoor pollutants, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports. “Most energy-efficient homes are well sealed with ventilation systems that recirculate
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indoor air, so opening the windows helps dilute accumulated airborne toxins,” says Miller. Snow further recommends bringing air-purifying plants into the home such as Gerbera daisies, bamboo palms and English ivy. Vacuum and dust. Vacuuming with a high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filter and dusting with a moist cloth eliminates allergens such as pet dander, mites, pollen and mold, and helps remove phthalates, flame retardants, lead and pesticides that “latch onto house dust and accumulate in dust bunnies,” says Smith. Weed ou t l awn chemica l s . “Organophosphate pesticides are profoundly neurotoxic,” says Miller, especially to the developing brains of children. Instead try integrated pest management, which involves controlling pests’ food sources and applying non-toxic deterrents. Eliminating potentially carcinogenic herbicides might mean managing more weeds, says Snow, but it’s worth it. Eat green. “Buying produce as close to its source as possible, from a farmer or farmers’ market, provides threefold
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Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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A great experiment in the desert called the biodome created a living environment for human, plant and animal life. A huge glass dome was constructed to house an artificial,
controlled environment with purified air and water, healthy soil and filtered light. The intent was to afford perfect growing conditions for trees, fruits and vegetables, as well as humans. People lived in the biodome, for many months at a time, and everything seemed to do well with one exception. When the trees grew to a certain height, they would topple over. It baffled scientists until they realized they forgot to include the natural element of wind. Trees need wind to blow against them because it causes their root systems to grow deeper, which supports the tree as it grows taller. Who among us doesn’t long for a perfect growing environ-ment for ourselves, with no disruptions from outside influences? We strive to avoid the times of contrast and tension, when life’s daily challenges push against us. When they do, the normal ten-dency is to curse them. If trees could talk, would we hear them curse the wind each time they encountered a storm? We can learn a great deal from nature’s wisdom at work if we are open to the lesson. Watch how a tree bends and sways gracefully when the wind blows against it. It does not stand rig-id, resisting the flow of energy. It does not push back. The tree accepts the strong wind as a blessing that helps it grow. Such experiences develop our character and deepen our spiritual roots. When we grow deep, we too, stand tall.
Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defin-ing Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.
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Pregnancy & Birth Essential Oils Class – 6pm. $10 class fee waived with purchase. E-mail Brittany at [email protected] to register. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie.
Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. For info: 504-454-2000.
Rites of Spring Class – 7pm. We’ll look at springtime traditions and rituals. Come to a deeper understanding of the spiritual importance of spring and enrich our spiritual lives during this time of the year. Suggested Donation $10. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). For info: 504-885-7575.
C.G. Jung Society: Crossing Inner Borders with Cinderella – 7pm. The hardest borders to cross are the ones inside ourselves. Dr. Catherine Meeks will discuss cross-cultural stories to help build both inner and outer bridges. $15, students $10 (Free for Jung Society members). Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Ave-nue, New Orleans.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8Heart Healthy Tai Chi class – 7pm – 7:50pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Intro program of 3 classes for $59. Tamashii Tai Chi Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Reserve space by 4/7. For info: 504-866-2241.
Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage that targets specific problem areas $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9Soul School Yoga Teacher Training Spring Info Meeting – 8-9:30pm. Meet Sean Johnson and Mitchel Bleier. Find out more info about Soul School, running from October 2015 - April 2016. Recommended to help you determine if Soul School is the right fit. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, NOHC, 2372 St. Claude Ave. Info: 504-899-0047.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm (also 4/8). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage that targets specific problem areas $30. Blue Cliff Col-lege, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 4/14 & 21). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm (also 4/17 & 24). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4Clear the Clutter on WWL-TV – 8:30am. Clear the Clutter returns to Channel 4 News for spring clean-up tips with professional organizer Stasia Cymes.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5Babywearing Meetup – 2-4pm. Free, drop in. Zuka-Baby, 3248 Severn Ave., Metairie.
Special Easter Service – 11am. Join the spiritual family at Unity of Metairie for a powerful and moving ceremony, celebrating the resurrection of mind, body and spirit as exemplified by the spiritual master, Jesus of Nazareth. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). For info: 504-885-7575.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7Heart Healthy Tai Chi-Chi Gong group class – 9:30am – 10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Tamashii Tai Chi Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Intro program of 3 classes for $59. Reserve space by 4/6. Info: 866-2241.
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were overjoyed as his reading continued to improve. “It’s hard to include children with special needs in many family activities,” Vening says. “A library is a place the whole family can enjoy.” She advises, “Designate a safe corner where a child can escape if feeling overwhelmed. After entering the room, handlers should sit on the floor with the dog lying beside them. A standing dog can cause too much excitement. It’s important to trust that your therapy dog will know how to approach a child that’s afraid, has tremors or can’t sit up or sit still.” “An animal’s heartbeat seems to call to kids,” observes Rachael Barrera, a children’s librarian at Brook Hollow Public Library, in San Antonio, Texas. “Dogs have come here once a week for more than a year. Now older kids that are comfortable with the reading program are showing younger ones how to choose a book.” At California’s Benicia Public Library, kids read to Honey, a friendly brown dog, on Wednesday afternoons. Sheila Jordan, managing editor and owner of Booklandia, founded in Bend, Oregon, says her 8-year-old, Chase, found it difficult to concentrate because of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). “The Tales and Tails program was a big help. All summer, we went every week and chose books he said the dog would love.” Jordan’s reward was a more focused child; Chase’s reward was a dog of his own last fall. No r th Ca ro l i na ’s Cha r lo t t e Mecklenburg Library offers 14,000 free programs a year throughout its 20 locations, including Paws to Read. Librarian Cathy Cartledge, reading program coordinator for the Morrison Regional branch, shares this story from Jaylee’s mom, Jill. “Jaylee was tutored in reading for a year. After she also began reading to Zoey, a great Pyrenees, or Hunter, a golden retriever, I saw improvement in fluency, confidence and enjoyment. It worked miracles compared with the hours and money spent for tutoring,” her mom remarks. The Mount Prospect Library, near Chicago, has an age requirement for its Tales to Tails program. “Rachael, 8, will hardly put a book down now,” says her mom, Nicole Sasanuma, a senior associate with Business Communications
& Advocacy, in Northbrook, Illinois. “Her sister, Emi, 6, is anxious for her next birthday so she ‘can read to doggies,’ too.” Reading programs aren’t limited to libraries or schools. Jean Maclean, of Lompoc, California, trains her two dogs in agility and rally skills. For a change of pace, they visit the Chumash Learning Center, in Santa Ynez, once a month. The Chumash people value education from both its elders and teachers outside the tribe. Maclean relates that Donny, age 11, was afraid of dogs until he met hers, after which his teachers saw his reading improve three levels in one semester.
Animals help kids relax and become teachers to the dogs. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found that reading skills for kids that read to dogs during a 10-week literacy program improved by 12 percent. Children in the same program that didn’t do the same showed no improvement. Dogs and other pets prove that reading out loud doesn’t have to be scary. All it takes is a good book and a good listener.
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Modern Neuromuscular Concepts for the Cervical Spine- 10 AM - 5 PM (2 days 4/18-4/19). Learn a variety of neuromuscular tactics for common and complicated neck problems. CEUs for LMTs. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Contact Blue Cliff College, 504-293-0972; [email protected]/504-352-00392nd Annual B’Earthday Party -10am – 4pm. One of a Kind Party for the Earth. Enjoy unique hands-on forest activities, food, crafts, and woodlands walks. T.R.E.E’s Outdoor Classroom, 14029 Highway 190, Covington. Info: Heather Szapary, Cell: 504-259-5331, Office: 504-525-9020, or Email: [email protected].
SUNDAY, APRIL 19Conscious Connected Breathing with Jack Fontana, 1:30 - 4:00pm. $54 Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown at 4842 Perrier St. Info: 504-899-0047.
MONDAY, APRIL 20Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band at Jazzfest - time TBA- Come out and represent Wild Lotus as Sean and the band make their third trip to the Jazz Fest stage! Their dynamic music has opened peoples’ ears and hearts within and beyond the yoga world. Info: 504-899-0047.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21Chi-Yoga - 7 - 8:15pm. Gentle, flowing yoga practice that is great for those over 30, who are looking for a gentle way to create strength, flexibility, balance, mindfulness & stress management. Bring a yoga mat. St. Martin's Church 2216 Metairie Rd $15. Info and registration: 504-717-1502 or [email protected] Tissue Massage Clinic - 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program. Free. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. 504-454-2000.Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic - 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage that targets specific problem areas. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22Deep Tissue Massage Clinic - 12:45 & 2:15pm (also 4/29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.
THURDAY, APRIL 23Easy Qi Gong Movements for Health, Balance & Stress Management - 7 - 8:15pm. Awaken your health & vitality, with flowing movements that create strength, flexibility and mindfulness. Bring a yoga mat. St. Martin's Church, 2216 Metairie Rd $20. Info and registration: 504-717-1502 or [email protected].
Peaceful Mamas Yoga Class - 7:45-9:00pm. A “Time Out” for moms. Stretch with light yoga postures fol-lowed by a short meditation or restorative pose, and a casual group-share. Moms support & are supported as they share their experiences with Motherhood. $15 Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown at 4842 Perrier St. Info: 504-899-0047.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15Deep Tissue Massage Clinic- 12:45 & 2:15pm (also April 22 & 29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Me-tairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.Registration Adult Karate class – 6pm. Build self-con-fidence and discipline. Tamashii Karate Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. For info: 866-2241.
THURDAY, APRIL 162020 Mom’s Postpartum Support Group - 9:30am. Free. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. MetairieSwedish Massage Clinic- 6:15 & 7:45 PM (also April 23). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17Friday Night Yoga Jam, 6pm - 7:15pm. Vinyasa flow guided by Vera with the grooves of DJ Tom Harvey spinning Electronic Fusion, Kirtan, Dub and Downtempo. A monthly event that alternates between studios. All levels. Class price plus tips for DJ. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, NOHC, 2372 St. Claude Ave. Info: 504-899-0047.Swedish Massage Clinic- 12:45 & 2:15pm (also 4/24). Help a student with their education at the student mas-sage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increasing flexibility. $30/ by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. 504-293-0972
SATURDAY, APRIL 18Bo Kata & Bunkai Seminar - 10am- 3pm. With Sensei Rick Langenstein. $50. Tamashii Karate Cen-ter, 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Info and Registration: 504-866-2241.Yoga Philosophy 101 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Challenge your mind with the philosophy of yoga from before 1000 B.C.E. Introduces yogic texts and schools of thought with opportunity for further study. Deepen your understanding of yoga. $25/$20 by April 15th. Wild Lo-tus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St. Info: 504-899-0047.Integrative Breath Work Journey – 10am - 6pm. Inner journey with music, expression, unblocking of chakras, and re-birthing the inner self. Deep, transformative work for transition, exploration or adventure. Patricia Stout, LCSW. $75, financial arrangements available. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. Info: 985-264-8089.Cloth Diapers 101 – 9:30am. Class fee is $20 and bring up to 2 additional family members. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. Email [email protected] to register. First Degree Reiki Class – 11am - 7pm. (2-day –4/18 &19) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registra-tion: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.Healing Touch Level 2 – 10am – 5pm (2 day workshop- also April 19). This class builds on Level 1. Expand your professional practice with more specialized tech-niques. Instructor Mary Frost, RN & Certified Healing Touch Instructor.CEUs for LMTs & Nurses. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Contact Blue Cliff College, 504-293-0972; [email protected] or 504-352-0039.
APRIL 10Hannan Wellness Grand Re-Opening – 11:30am to 5:30pm. Tour our new space. Food, prizes, fun and special one day discounts. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. For info: 504-454-2000.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11First Degree Reiki Class – 11am - 7pm. (2-day 4/11 &12) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registra-tion: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.Seasons of Shiatsu: Spring- Renewal – 10am - 5pm (2 day 4/11 & 4/12) Asian bodywork focusing on the wood element; liver & gallbladder meridians. Instructor Carlene Banister, AOBTA Certified Shiatsu Practitoner. CEUs for LMTs. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie.Contact Blue Cliff College, Info: 504-293-0972; [email protected] or 504-352-0039.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12Sacred Chant Workshop – 1pm. Christy Snow shares sacred vibration through Sufism, Buddhism and Hinduism chanting. Christy is a minister, Sufi and musician. Learn the meaning and how to use them daily. Experience group chanting. Suggested Donation $10. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). For info: 504-885-7575.Second Degree Reiki Class – Inquire for further dates/time with Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki Students with 6 months experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For private classes and residential retreat. For info call or text:504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356.
MONDAY, APRIL 13Registration Children Karate 6 – 11 yrs - 5pm. Build self-confidence and discipline. Tamashii Karate Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. For info: 866-2241.Baby Food Making Class – 6pm. $10 class fee waived with purchase. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at [email protected] to register.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program. Free. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Info: 504-454-2000.Deep Tissue Massage Clinic- 6:15 & 7:45pm (also 4/21). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic- 6:15 & 7:45 PM (also April 21).Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage that targets specific problem areas. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.Holistic Education Monthly Meeting- 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc., Dr. Rick Landry, Ph.D, M.A., C.HT.- Hypnosis and Weigh Loss. Free. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie. Info: 504 812-1332. Christy Snow in Concert! – 7pm. Powerful acoustic performance by Christy Snow. Christy inspires and empowers others to live their best life and share their unique expression. Life is for living, it's time to live yours. $15. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Me-tairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). Info: 504-885-7575.
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sundayPeace and Healing Services – 9am. Led by Mike Wittenbrink at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA.
Sunday School Classes/Unity of New Orleans – 9:30am. Unity offers Sunday morning classes prior to the Sunday service: A Course in Miracles (also Wed 6:30pm) and Science of the Mind. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA.
Sunday Celebration Service – 11am. Unity of Metairie has an inspiring, energetic, contemporary service. Great music and powerful, heartfelt talks as we celebrate the Divine Presence in all of life. Honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles. Love offering. Jack Fowler, Spir-itual Director. 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575.
Sunday Service at Unity of New Orleans – 11am. A loving family of spiritual seekers who honor all paths to God, celebrating our oneness with music, meditation and wisdom of the ages. Also 9am Meditation Service; 9:30am Sunday School Classes (A Course in Miracles and Science of Mind). Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA.
Too Much Stuff? – noon-3pm. Professional organizer Stasia Cymes offers expert advice on how to de-clutter your home & learn how to eliminate the stress of mess. Call for a complimentary spring clean consultation at 504-920-1800.
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Open Community Reiki Share – 1-3pm. For anyone wanting to experience Reiki or practice after training. Led by Reiki masters. Suggested donation $10. Af-fordable Healing Arts in NOHC, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220. Contact: Kathryn 213-256-9591 or David 504-233-8555.
Breathe and Flow – 2pm. Incorporate elements of music and breath, work to deepen your practice. Open to all levels. Transform NOLA, Mia Oramous, RYT 500/ACE PT, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans, 985-640-2648.
Energy Work Meditations/Freedom & Calm – 7-8pm. For beginners & advanced practitioners. Option to receive energy work, quiet the mind, recover from burnout, reduce stress, balance chakras in a sacred space for all to heal. $20 drop-in. Arrive 10 min early. Audubon Yoga, 511 Octavia St. For info call Matthew 504-457-1717 or [email protected].
mondayToo Much Stuff? – 9-5pm. Professional organizer Stasia Cymes offers expert advice on how to de-clutter your home & learn how to eliminate the stress of mess. Call for a complimentary spring clean consultation at 504-920-1800.
NIA - Non Impact Aerobics Dance – 8:45-9:45am. Martial arts, dance styles, and healing arts intertwine in a sensory-based positive body awareness technique. High-energy soul-stirring music! 8 classes/$60 or $10 drop-in. Pay as you’re able. With Carolyn Burns. Women's Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111.
May 8-10Debby Benson from AustraliaMulti Dimensional Reflexes of Ortho–Bionomy - aka phase 5
May 16 & 17Mary Frost, R.N.
Healing Touch Level 2
June 27 & 28John Chetta, LMT
Back to Not-so-Basics
July18 & 19Carlene Banister, AOBTA
Seasons of Shiatsu: Summer- Rejuvination
Swedish Massage Clinic - 6:15 & 7:45pm (also April 23). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.Healing Drumming Circle - 6:45pm - 8:00pm. With Jamie Balser. Drumming is an effective tool to raise vibrational level, connect us with natural cycles and rhythms inside and out. Bring a drum or some will be available. By donation. Metaphysical Resource Cen-ter, 1708 Lake Ave., Metairie (Bucktown across from Deanie's). Info 504-812-1332.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24Swedish Massage Clinic- 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a stu-dent with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info and appointment: 504-293-0972.Spiritual Cinema: ‘The Chosen' - 7pm. A night of fun, fellowship, popcorn and a touching story. Follow 2 Jewish friends; one from a conservative family, the other liberal. Tradition, expectations and finding one’s voice are explored. Suggested Donation $5. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys) Info: 504-885-7575.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day – 4/25 & 26) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. $250. Pre-registration required. Info/registra-tion: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.
TUESDAY, APRIL 28Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program. Free. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clear-view Pkwy at Airline Dr. 504-454-2000.Preventing, Improving and Reversing Type 2 Diabe-tes – 5:30pm. Free. Hannan Wellness, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. For Reservations and info: 504-454-2000.Comparative Religion Series; Judaism - 7pm. Exam-ine history, scriptures, rituals, customs and traditions that have developed over centuries. Judaism predates all major religions and seen as the root of the other two, especially the belief in one God. Suggested Donation $10. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). Info: 504-885-7575.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29Deep Tissue Massage Clinic- 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.
planaheadSATURDAY, MAY 2Bring It Home Northshore 2nd Annual Red, White & Blue Masquerade Ball – Benefits Bring It Home Northshore offering recreational and morale support for the children of deployed service men and women. For Tickets and Info: www.BIHNS.org.
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Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Prac-tice a martial art of peace for everybody whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggest-ed. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, [email protected].
Prayer and Healing – 11am. Led by Harriet Stafford at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave.
Embrace the Emptiness: Community Meditation – 6:00pm. An experience of stillness, silence, and deep connection. Ride the wavelengths of music, beautiful images and affirmative prayer into the Sacred Inner Self for healing and transformation. Led by Spiritual Director Jack Fowler. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans, Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys) Contact: 504-885-7575
A Course In Miracles – 6:30pm. Led by Mary Beth Ellis at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave.
thursdayQigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – noon-12:45pm. (also Tues). Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. Contact: 985-467-0900 or [email protected].
Crescent City Farmers Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine.
Vinyasa Flow – 4:30pm. Build strength, balance and flexibility in your body and mind. Leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Great after school activity for parents, tweens and up. Appropriate for all levels. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, New Orleans, 985-640-2648.
Group Energy Event – 6-8pm. David Redbord leads a different group energy event every Thursday. Afford-able Healing Arts in NOHC, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220, NOLA. Contact: 504-233-8555.
fridayCaregivers’ Support Group for Women – 9:30-10:30am on 1st & 3rd Fridays. Caring for elderly parent, dependent spouse or special-needs child? Facilitated support group helps navigate burn-out and includes discussion, educational topic and self-care focus for empowerment and relaxation. By donation. Clarke Mc-Bee. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. Info: 985-892-8111.
Yoga Diva Harahan – Mon/Fri 6:30-7:30 pm; Wed 6-7pm; Mon/Wed 8-9 am. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concen-tration, breath, and range of motion. TriYoga Basics/Level 1; $15 drop-in; $60 for month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Contact Karen: 504-220-5325.
saturdayVietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.
Mommy & Me Play Group with Occupational Ther-apist – 10:30am-Noon. Free, drop in class. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie
Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Prac-tice a martial art of peace for everybody whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggest-ed. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, [email protected].
Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism – 7-8:15pm. Learn how to activate your greatest potential, increase your compassion and achieve absolute happiness. Free. SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 1331 Prytania St, NOLA. Info: 504-310-2011.
Yoga Diva Harahan – Mon/Fri 6:30-7:30 pm; Wed 6-7pm; Mon/Wed 8-9 am. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness.
Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. TriYoga Basics/Level 1; $15 drop-in; $60 for month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Contact Karen: 504-220-5325.
tuesdayCrescent City Farmers Market/Uptown – 9am-1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square.
Learn Emotional Freedom Technique – 7–8pm. Learn EFT, or ‘tapping’ – a gentle, self-administered acupres-sure technique for diminishing or clearing physical and/or emotional pain. Affordable Healing Arts in the NOHC, Ste 220. RSVP: Gail Gillespie 504-442-8762
Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – noon-12:45pm. (also Thurs). Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. Contact: 985-467-0900 or [email protected].
“Secrets to Ultimate Success” – 6:30pm. Led by Mike Wittenbrink at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave.
Power Yoga – 12:30pm, also Thursday at 12:30pm. Prepare to work hard and sweat! A physically and men-tally challenging class that is powerful and energetic but still incorporates the vinyasa flow of coordinating movement with the breath. Recommended for yogis with more than three months experience. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., New Orleans, 985-640-2648.
wednesdayCrescent City Farmers Market/French Quarter – 2-6pm. Fresh produce, pastured meats, seafood, dairy, breads and baked goods. Live music. 1235 N. Peters St, NOLA.
German Coast Farmers Market/West Bank – 2:30-6pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklings, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wednesday. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shop-ping Center, Luling.
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HELP WANTEDCONSCIOUS HANDYMAN WITH TOOLS AND TRANSPORTATION for Algiers Point. rental properties. $125 a day. 504-905-4090 or 504-650-2555.
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SERVICESAA – DRINKING IS YOUR BUSINESS. STOPPING IS OURS. Ca l l Alcoho l i cs Anonymous a t 504-838-3399 , o r v i s i t AA-NewOrleans.org.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS 4 RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS - Renovation, Remodeling & Insurance Claims. Division of Ominihomes.com. Licensed, Insurances & Referrals. Free Estimates. 504-920-0424. 504Builders.com.
VEGETARIAN MEETUP GROUP meets at least once a month for a veggie meal. See calendar of events at http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-515/members/7165804/
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESSt Tammany Humane Society – Help foster pets, many tasks for fundraising, help with animal socializing, many more. Call for wish list. Contact 985-892-7387, X 106.
The Humane Society of Louisiana needs volunteers. To find out how you can help contact Jeff Dorson at 901-268-4432 or [email protected].
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ACUPUNCTURE
FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESSErin Kenning, MSOM, Dipl.OM, LAc, LA Lic.# ACA.200039, NAET specialist9531 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge504-715-2317NolaFamilyWellness.com
Experience a Pain-free body, a Peaceful mind, and a Greater overall vitality. Take the first step to a life of ultimate wellness. Visit us on the web or call for more information. See ad on page 6.
AARON J. FRIEDMAN, M.D.Integrated Pain and Neuroscience504-300-9020PainIsAPuzzle.com
Dr. Friedman offers medical acupuncture as part of a comprehensive and integrative approach to pain. Acupuncture is proven to be beneficial to many pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, headaches, low back pain and arthritis.
ANIMAL HOLISTIC MEDICINE
JANICE E. POSEY, DVM315 Lee Ln., Ste. 104, Covington985-898-3623
Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your beloved pet through acupuncture, herbal medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy. We treat the patient, not the symptoms. See ad on page 30.
BODYWORK
AVIVA MASSAGE & WELL-BEINGLinda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT601 Lafitte St., Mandeville985-727-9665
Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, customized approach. Aromatherapy at all sessions. LA 1479/E2445. See ad on page 16.
CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESSCHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICESDr. Debbi Hannan101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline, Metairie504-454-2000HannanWellness.com
Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 26.
DENTIST
CYPRESS DENTAL, INC.3138 McIlhenny Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809225-248-8400
Offering services including cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury safe environment, non-titanium implants, laser dentistry and treatment for complex conditions; obstructive sleep apnea, snoring,
head, neck and facial pain and TMJ dysfunction. See ad on page 2.
communityresourceguideConnecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email [email protected] to request our media kit.
Crescent City Farmers Market/Downtown – 8-noon. Open-air market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans.
German Coast Farmers Market/East Bank – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190.
Covington Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St, Covington.
Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Featuring baked goods, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, poultry, crafts, flowers, eggs, plants, soap, trees. 333 Erlanger, Griffith Park, Slidell. Info: 985-640-7112.
Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Featur-ing fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants. Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661.
Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & handcrafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.
Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am-1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Tai Chi at 9:30am. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. Info: 985-845-4515.
Sitting Meditation Group – 10-11am. Come prac-tice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at [email protected] or call 504-644-7351. .
Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-7pm Mon-Fri & 10-5pm Sat/Sun. CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables. $25 boxes of selected seasonal produce available. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).
Vinyasa Flow and Restore – 4:30pm. In this class we move from the core with intention, to practice presence, and reconnect with the breath. Starting with vinyasa flow, moving through restorative postures, and ending with guided meditation. All levels. New student specials available. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA, 70118. 985-640-2648.
Caregivers’ Support Group for Women – 9:30-10:30am on 1st & 3rd Fridays. Caring for elderly parent, dependent spouse or special-needs child? Facilitated support group helps navigate burn-out and includes discussion, educational topic and self-care focus for empowerment and relaxation. By donation. Clarke McBee (985) 237-3945. Women's Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs.
Sitting Meditation Group – 10-11am. Come prac-tice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at [email protected] or call 504-644-7351.
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WOMEN’S CENTER FOR HEALING & TRANSFORMATION71667 Leveson St,. Abita Springs985-892-8111WomensCenterForHealing.org
Beautiful non-profit center for women’s spirituality, eco-psychology and community building. Workshops, speakers, events, healing circles, support groups, and on-site professional
mind/body/spirit services, for women, by women. Rent space for your workshop or office. See ad on page 17.
HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING
MATTHEW ANCIRAShamanic Healer / Holistic Life & Corporate Coach 504-457-1717MatthewAncira.com
Shamanic Soul Work, Chi Kung Instructor * Meditation Teacher *Energy Worker * Motivational Speaker & Corporate and Life Coach * Spiritual Guidance provided. Experience & healing tools used from multiple modalities learned from around the world.
DINA SCHAEFERHolistic Healer723 Hillary St., NOLA504-345-7091
Through Natural Healing, you can release negative feelings and anything that is not beneficial to your well-being. Reclaim your true self and breathe easy again. Call today and take the first step to healing.
DR. JESS TREGLENatural Healing Specialist504-352-6418ReconnectingLife.com
Feel much lighter and relaxed with Natural Healing! Get rid of anxiety, sadness, anger, pain, and all other heaviness! Gain your inner-freedom back! Healing Workshops and Classes are also provided!
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., PH.D401 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 203, Metairie504-838-9804IreneSebastianMD.com
Experience the difference that Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine can bring to your health. Most conditions can be treated using these safe, natural approaches. Safe, less drugs, stimulates innate healing. See ad on page 27.
MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS1101 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell985-641-8058MikeRobichauxDDS.com
Offering a holistic and patient-centered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best interests, based on their values and
goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship. See ad on pages 10.
FITNESS
DR. IINA ESTERHealth and Fitness Coach504-758-9192LiveFreeLaughHardFitness.com
Exercise scientist specializing in fitness and nutrition interventions. I specialize in private outdoor and in-home training, designing a program based on your interests, goals, and barriers to being active. For group programs, see calendar
section. See ad page 20.
FLOWER ESSENCES
ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.Australian Bush Practitioner & [email protected] NolaReiki.comPractitioner and teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Many custom blended essences available, including: Detox, Calm & Clear, Stress Relief, Confidence, Cognis, Woman, Travel Ease, Adolescence, Yoga. National LMT/CEU classes available. See ad on page 28.
HOLISTIC HEALING CENTERS
AFFORDABLE HEALING ARTS 2372 St. Claude Ave. 2nd Floor Upper, Ste. 220985-467-0900AffordableHealingArts.com
AHA! is a Community of Healing Arts Practitioners in a Healing Arts Center for the Professional Practice of Alternative, Complementary, Integrative, and Indigenous healing arts by independent practitioners in a shared space environment. See
our website, contact a practitioner, make your appointment today! See ad on page 2.
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NATURAL PHARMACY
CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM3308 Cleary Ave., Metairie504-888-3077TheWellnessStore.com
Pharmaceutical quality nutritional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations. Counseling on pharmaceuticals and
nutraceuticals by a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on the inside back cover.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
KARIN NIELSEN, ND225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com
Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using Homeopathic and Functional Medicine for men, women and children. Specializing in
Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue. See ad on page 24.
NUTRITIONISTDANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN5002 Prytania St., New [email protected]
Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports performance, eating disorders, depression, addiction, and more. See ad on page 6.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER
CLEAR THE CLUTTERStasia [email protected]
Guiding you through the process of decluttering, downsizing and getting your home organized. This green award winning business takes a holistic, hands on approach to creating space and peace of mind. Free consultations, weekend sessions available! See ad on page 9.
MARTIAL ARTS
TAI CHI-QI GONGShifu King Lam8132 Willow St., [email protected]
Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 43 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad on page 28 and calendar for classes.
MASSAGE SCHOOLS
BLUE CLIFF COLLEGEClearview Mall, Metairie504-293-0972
Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See calendar for information
about our $30-student massage clinic. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials! See ad on page 7.
NATURAL BABY & CHILD
ZUKABABY2122 Magazine St., NOLA3248 Severn Ave., Metairie504-596-6540ZukaBaby.com
ZukaBaby specializes in cloth diapers, breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers, natural toys and locally made baby items. Hosting monthly community events: La Leche League, Babywearers Meetup, nutrition classes and more... See ad on page 15.
NATURAL FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS
NUTRIVERUS POWDER Jeanie Leclere504-888-4464
Boost your immune system and increase energy levels with a whole-food supplement that combines a matrix of glyconutrients with organic plant
and food sourced vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. An amazing product. Call for free sample.
INTEGRATED PAIN AND NEUROSCIENCE504-300-9020PainIsAPuzzle.com
Eric Royster, MD and Aaron Friedman, MD offer the most
comprehensive treatment experience for patients suffering from chronic pain, from acupuncture to more invasive techniques offered exclusively at IPN. New Orleans, Chalmette, Westbank and Slidell locations. See ad on page 24.
KEVIN F. DARR, M.D.Covington Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute985-892-5117CovingtonOrtho.com
Comprehensive orthopedic care, including today’s most innovative and best practices to achieve optimal orthopedic function and performance. Traditional orthopedic treatments and surgery, plus minimally invasive alternatives
using state of art technology and integrative orthobiologic therapies.Currently taking patients for Cell Therapy study. See ad on page 13.
PMA MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WELLNESS CENTER OF LOUISIANA613 Williams Blvd., Kenner504-441-5555PMAWellness.US
Multidisciplinary, Integrative approach to healthcare, including primary care, weight loss management, food intolerance testing, allergy testing, comprehensive women’s healthcare and a vast array of aesthetic services. See ad on page 18.
INTUITIVE CONSULTANT
FRANK A. TRUPIANO, LCSWCertified Akashic Teacher504-392-3498AkashicLight.org
Experience the power of Akashic Guided Psychotherapy. Individual and couple-therapy sessions. Monthly meditation groups and classes. Integrating the Akashic Records with traditional psychotherapy, I’ve had great
success helping clients resolve problems that couldn’t have been resolved with traditional counseling methods alone. See ad on page 11.
CATHRYN ABBOTT JONES, [email protected]
Through discussion, guided meditation and energy work you will learn to let go of all that holds you back, resolve pain and then move forward into the life you truly want to lead…into the life you love…
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SOLAR
SOUTH COAST SOLAR 2605 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie504-529-SUN9SouthCoastSolar.com
Since 2007, South Coast Solar has helped more than 500 clients start saving
money with solar energy using best-in-class products and installation practices. 100% locally owned and operated. See ad on page 21.
SPIRITUAL CENTERSUNITY OF METAIRIEJack Fowler, Spiritual Director3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie504-885-7575 (behind Parran’s)UnityOfMetairie.com
Loving, energetic spiritual family honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles! Do you like what Marianne
Williamson, Eckhart Tolle, and Wayne Dyer have to say? You’ll love Unity of Metairie. Relevant Spirituality for Everyday Life! Join us Sundays 11am. See ad on page 17.
UNITY TEMPLE OF NEW ORLEANS3722 St. Charles Avenue, New OrleansUnityOfNewOrleans.com
The New Orleans home of practical Christianity. We honor all paths to God and welcome all who seek love, peace,
and wisdom. Services on Sun & Wed 11 am; A Course in Miracles class Wed 6:30pm. See ad on page 22.
REIKI
ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.Reiki Master Teacher & [email protected] 24 years experience in Reiki – Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Reiki can be a personal tool for healing and growth, a way to give energy to family and friends, or a gentle complementary therapy in holistic medicine. See ad on page 28 and calendar for classes.
RETREAT CENTER
DOLORES WATSON621 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans504-905-4090 [email protected]
Elegant, donation based center in quaint, quiet Magnolia, MS just 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Jackson. Ongoing retreats in meditation and yoga. Ongoing meditation group in New Orleans. Vegetarian. Available for rental.
Capacity for 40 people. See ad on page 6 and ongoing calendar.
SKIN CARE PRODUCTSMILKFANCY Goatsmilk Skincare ProductsEtsy.com/shop/milkfancy985-974-7994
Organic skincare with infused goat milk and botanicals. Goat milk is hypoallergenic and known to help acne, rosacea, eczema
and sensitive skin. Liquid mineral make-up, whipped scrubs, cleanser, shampoo, soaps, moisturizing creams. Order online.
THERMOGRAPHY
THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR Dr. Karin nielsen, nD, CCT1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste BBaton Rouge, LA 70815225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com
Offering full body Thermography, detects abnormalities in the earliest stages, to find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed. Consultations/ follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 24.
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Hello Everyone,
Please return your hearts and lives to God. We need to remember our Health is like a four legged stool - Spiritual, Mental, Emotional & Physical; the stool’s stability is dependent on the balance of all four legs.
God is Love. Love thrives because it is a Gift from God and has the power to destroy evil. Love is so important for with love, one can defeat evil but without love, evil spreads. Love is not selfish. Love is generous, forgiving and untainted by the sin of pride. You must ask God, every day, for the Gift of Love and when you are given this, use it as your armor against hatred. Love, when present in a pure soul, attracts hatred from those souls who have banished God from their lives. They cannot bear the Light of God, which shines from the souls of those who are filled with God’s Love. Where there is love, there is the Presence of God.
The Evil One is incapable of love, but instead is self-obsessed with what he believes to be his power and greatness. When he infests souls, the first thing he does is to destroy love within the soul. When he achieves this, he will instill a terrible hatred in that soul and it is this hatred which causes division. Division and disagreements, inspired by hatred, can lead to desperate deeds carried out by one soul against
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For the Gift of Love: O God, please fill me with Your Love. Help me to share the Gift of Love with all those
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