Nature's Pathways April 2015 Issue - Northeast WI Edition

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N a t u r a l O p t i o n s - H e a l t h y L i v e s

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10 Why do I still have thyroid symptoms when my lab work is normal?

12 Beyond the pill bottle: What do pharmacists do?

16 April is National Autism Awareness Month

18 Birth with a doula is positively different

24 Compost: The soil amender!

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN April 2015CONTENTS

ON THE COVER:JENNIFER SEMRAU, MARK WALTER, CHRISTINE MILLER

Photos by Melissa Alderton Photography

36 FEATURE STORYRecycle more, landfill less: How the

Tri-County Recycling Facility is shaping the future of recycling

DEPARTMENTS 8 LETTER FROM THE TEAM

9 MAKING CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY

14 HEALTHY PETS Tips for traveling with pets

20 FIT BODIES Can yoga improve your running and cycling performance?

22 HEALTHY KIDS Giving your child your best

32 HEALTHY FINANCES Rebounding from a late start to retirement savings

48 HEALTHY EATING Chicken Pad Thai with Spaghetti Squash

60 HERB BLURB Fenugreek

63 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 64 COMMUNITY PARTNERS 69 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY 14

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26 Spinning toward recovery

28 Grow your garden pain-free

30 Recovering wholeness through tag-team trauma healing

34 Did you know Appleton has a baby and parenting expo?

39 A fresh new skin care ritual for spring

40 Become an effective communicator

42 Lets catch a big one and make Bruce a happy camper

44 Safe, simple and scientific: The functional medicine approach to autism health

46 Healthy in spirit: Changing your life, thought by thought

47 The key to cavity prevention: pH in the mouth

50 Dry needling 101

52 Osteoporosis and physical therapy

54 Its spring cleaning time!

59 Very Low-Carb Cheesecake

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We feel like weve been talking about the weather a lot here at Natures Pathways. It is a big deal to survive winter and make it to spring, not only because it feels nice physically but there are also a variety of emotional benefits to milder temperatures.

However, April holds much more than peeks of sunshine and the promise of summer:

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH Theres something to be said about putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and feeling a sense of accomplishment when youve created something original. Inspiration is everywhere!

NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH While were learning new things about autism every day, theres still so much to know. The aim of this nationally-recognized month since 1970 is to educate the public about autism. Were grateful several contributors to Natures Pathways help do this every month be sure to check out what they have to say.

NATIONAL GARDEN MONTH This one isnt so surprising. The old adage, April showers bring May flowers is true, and helps to make Garden Month very relevant here in Wisconsin. Whether its a full-size backyard garden or herbs and spices on your windowsill, try your hand at having a green thumb this month.

NATIONAL PET DAY: APRIL 11 Its no secret this magazine loves pets! Whether youre a cat or dog person, fish or reptile fan, or parakeet enthusiast, the benefits of having an animal in your life are immense and range from lowering your chance of depression and heart attack to simply increasing your ability to calm down and relax.

INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY: APRIL 29 Recognized since 1982, this day, also known as World Dance Day, promotes the importance of dance. Although it originally began to persuade the idea that dance is a significant form of education, we think its also a fun way to express yourself, exercise and let loose.

Whether you choose to continue to celebrate one of the above, enjoy it for the first time, or have your own April traditions to keep alive, we hope you are able to delight in each new experience.

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Are you suffering from symptoms of low thyroid (hypothy-roidism) but your medical provider has told you that your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test was normal and thus your thyroid is working fine?

We help hundreds of women each month with multiple hormone problems, including those seeking a diagnosis and treat-ment for symptoms of low thyroid. One of the most frustrating things that happens for many of my patients is that they truly do have hypothyroidism but their TSH result is somewhere in the broad range of normal, so they are told that their thyroid is not the cause of their problems.

Many of my patients report hypothyroid symptoms such as: I feel cold all the time especially my hands and feet and

sometimes I wear socks or extra clothing to bed. (This is not normal!)

I am gaining weight for no reason or cannot lose a pound no matter how hard I try. (It is very difficult to lose weight if the cells in your body do not have proper thyroid signals.)

I am always tired, sluggish or lethargic. I am sleeping more than usual. I am constipated and may not have a bowel movement for

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Every single cell in your body has a receptor for thyroid

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The thyroid controls many functions in the body and there are a multitude of symptoms that can signal a thyroid problem. Every single cell in your body has a receptor for thyroid hormone, so if your cells are not getting enough thyroid hormone stimulation you will certainly not feel well.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the base of the neck that controls metabolism and many of the bodys systems from brain to bowel to libido and fertility. The American Thyroid Association reports that 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disor-der during her lifetime. Low thyroid is an inherited condition that can also cause fertility problems, miscarriages, premature births and severe developmental problems in children. Undiagnosed low thyroid can also lead to heart disease, insulin resistance, arthritis, osteoporo-sis, depression, dementia and twice the chance of Alzheimers disease.

We help our patients determine if they have a thyroid problem by interpreting their symptoms, physical exam findings and lab results including TSH, free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), reverse triiodothyronine (RT3), thyroid peroxidase (TPO), thyro-globulin (TG) antibodies, vitamin D and ferritin levels. We utilize a wonderfully helpful thyroid/adrenal/sleep screening questionnaire and machine called the Thyroflex that gives us very objective data of thyroid function at the cellular level. A Thyroflex test is a five-minute, Food and Drug Administration-approved test that measures the speed in milliseconds of a reflex in the arm. During an in-office evaluation, a small hammer connected to a computer is used to strike the brachioradialis tendon located near the elbow. The computer measures the rate and caliber of the reflex response to

determine thyroid function. The longer it takes for a reflex response, the more thyroid hormone a person generally needs.

I often order female/ovarian and adrenal hormone testing for my patients and may follow up with thyroid testing depending on symptoms. Ovarian and adrenal hormone testing is done at home, is quite easy to do and can tell us which of your levels are low or out of balance. We can then decide the best course of treat-ment for the patients unique symptoms and health situation. I find most of my patients prefer customized dosed, bioidenti-cal hormones as they tend to offer timely symptom relief and minimal side effects along with decreasing risks for bone loss.

It is very important to seek care from a medical professional who is skilled and experienced at hormone management to help you. At our center we have helped thousands of women feel like themselves again through proper diagnosis and hormone management and lifestyle guidance. Please join us at our monthly End Hormone Havoc seminar to learn more about the symptoms of hormonal imbal-ance and treatment options so you can feel your best no matter what your age or where you are in your hormonal transition!

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Pharmacists and pharmacies do a lot more than just fill prescrip-tions. What else can they help with?

Great question! Glad you asked.First though, lets start with filling prescrip-

tions, since there is a lot more going on than just taking tablets from the large shelf bottle and putting them in a smaller customized bottle. This may not always be apparent.

PaymentBefore filling your prescription, the phar-macy wants to let you know how much it will cost. If you have insurance, the phar-macy contacts them to determine what your copay will be. Sometimes this requires extra paperwork from your doctor, called a prior authorization, in which case the pharmacy sends the appropriate paper-work to your doctor. Sometimes there may be promotions available for the medication you are taking that can lower your cost. Other times there may be certain criteria that qualify you for coverage of medications and services.

This all may take some time to do, but we want you to get the medications you need at prices you can afford.

FillingOnce cost is determined the prescription is transcribed onto a label and filled accord-ingly. The pharmacist then checks the prescription. Here is where a lot of mental energy is put in on your behalf. These checks are the core of our job wherever we work.

As pharmacists we verify:

It is the correct drug It is for the correct person Your allergies: to prevent harmful

reactions If the medication is right for you, given

the condition it is intending to treat The medication will be safe and effec-

tive for you There are no interactions with other

medications you are taking If there are challenges you face in

taking your medications regularly

Dispensing and counselingOnce we make sure everything looks like it should, we then want to counsel you on what we found while checking your prescription. Usually this is as easy as showing you your medication, since you know it best, and asking a question or two about it; however, if a question came up while we were checking your prescription we would take time to verify your medica-tion is working as intended. Similarly, if it is a new medication we will take time to teach the important points in taking the medica-tion correctly, to mention what to watch out for, and to address your concerns.

VaccinationsSince vaccinations are so important and making it easier for you to get vaccinated increases your ability to get vaccinated, pharmacists have stepped up to this role. Many of us are trained to give you the vacci-nations you need. The types of vaccinations offered vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, so please call to ask what is available.

Complete medication reviews (medication check-ups)Since you being empowered over your medications and conditions makes you healthier, saves you money and prevents adverse events, a number of insurance companies offer to pay a pharmacist for his or her time to go over your medica-tions and conditions with you. These visits are longer than a medication counsel, typi-cally between 30 and 60 minutes. In these sessions you bring all your prescription medications, over-the-counter medica-tions and supplements, and health devices and the pharmacist goes through each one with you.

These sessions offer tremendous benefit to you since they help you review what you are taking, why you are taking it, how your doctor wants you to take it and what effects you should be seeing from it. Also, they allow the pharmacist to identify what unintended effects you may be seeing, what drug-drug interactions you may be expe-riencing, what challenges you are facing in taking the medication, what drugs you may not need to be taking and what drugs you may benefit by taking. Finally, they give you talking points so you and your doctor can discuss the most important issues the next time you meet.

Hospital pharmacyAs medication therapies become more complex and require continual monitoring and adjustments, pharmacists have become part of the medical teams that care for you while you are at the hospital. Many of us have

Beyond the pill bottle: What do pharmacists do?...............................................................................By Brian Barkow


specialized our knowledge and skills to be valuable resources to your doctors. Depend-ing upon how the hospital is structured we may be rounding with your doctors, provid-ing our drug knowledge so they can better care for you. We may be right beside you in the Emergency Department, helping provide the immediate care you need. We may be out of view, but we are definitely obtaining, checking and monitoring the medications you are receiving. We may be refining how the hospital delivers you your medications so they are delivered quickly and accurately. We may be someone you see at your discharge, helping you understand your medication changes and aiding your transition home.

Therapy managementPharmacists also assist in community clinics, where we aid you in taking control of the long-term diseases that challenge you in your life. Again, many of us have special-ized our knowledge and skills to aid in your care. High blood pressure, diabetes, choles-terol, asthma, heart failure, and bleeding and blood-clotting disorders are some of the chronic conditions pharmacists can assist you and your doctor with in minimizing their effects on your life.

CompoundingDo you need a specific drug that is not manufactured? Pharmacists have always and continue to make medications specifi-cally tailored to your needs. These may be specific drugs used to help your doctors diagnose your condition, drugs that need to be prepared the day of your diagnos-tic. They may be antibiotics that need to be compounded at a quantity specific for you. They may be nutrients made specifically for what your body needs. Or they may be simple but practical compounds such as mixing your skin medication into a cream you know works best for you, or making it taste good for your child.

Whatever the specific need, we are there to make it for you.

Drug developmentThe more drug options we have in treating diseases, the better your doctor is able to help you. Pharmacists are very much involved in helping develop new medications and making sure those medications are safe and effective.

ResearchThe reason your doctors are able to deter-mine what treatment is best for you is by their knowledge acquired through studies and trials. Pharmacists also are integrated into this process, as they monitor the drugs being studied. The pharmacist may also be the one who posed the question for the study or compiled other studies together to deter-mine what the combined information says. More knowledge helps make better decisions when choosing what therapy is right for you.

Advocacy and educationPart of a pharmacists job is, in a small way, working ourselves out of a job. We want you to know and have control over your medica-tions and conditions; thus, we teach you the important points, easy ways to act on them and how you can know your medications are working.

But another aspect to this is, like this article, we need to let you and others know all the things we are capable of doing. Our goal is the same as your doctors: your care. Wherever drugs play a part of your care, we will be right there providing our knowledge, skills and support.

Resources to learn moreFor a more humorous (yet, true) take on what pharmacists do, visit http://whatphar-macistsdo.org.

Some pharmacy associations to check out:

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin: www.pswi.org

American Pharmacists Association: www.pharmacist.com

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: www.ashp.org

National Community Pharmacists Association: www.ncpanet.org

National Association of Chain Drug Stores: www.nacds.org

International Academy of Compound-ing Pharmacists: www.iacprx.org

Society of Infectious Disease Pharma-cists: www.sidp.org

For a list of immunization schedules, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ schedules.

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Brian Barkow is a doctor of pharmacy at Streus Pharmacy Bay Natural in Green Bay. Streus is located at 635 Main Street in Green Bay. Learn more about the pharmacy and their retail store at www.streuspharmacybaynatural.com.

References: Patient Care Services: What Pharma-cists Do. Michael Posey. American Pharmacists Association. www.pharmacist.com/patient-care-services-what-pharmacists-do. March 1, 2014.

Behind the Window: What Pharmacists Do. US News Health. http://bit.ly/1xs76f4. June 18, 2014.

Top 9 Pharmacist Responsibilities. Edward Lamb. About.com. http://abt.cm/1HVGnxJ.


Many pet owners feel vacations are more fun with their furry companions in tow. Traveling can be more complicated when pets are part of the equation, but there are ways to ensure a comfortable and safe trip.

The Humane Society of the United States says the safest and most comfortable way for pets to travel is inside a carrier or

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Carriers and crates should be anchored to the vehicle using a seatbelt or another device. Carriers that can move or bounce around are dangerous to the pet and the occupants of the car. Airlines and railways

often insist pets travel in carriers.The safest place for pets during a road

trip is in the back seat of a car or in a rear cargo area when possible. In the event of a crash, air bag deployment can seriously injure a pet that is riding along in the front seat.

Pet owners should put together a trav-eling kit that includes essential items

Tips for traveling with pets..............................................

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their pets may need. Such essentials may include identification, a temporary travel tag for the collar with current contact informa-tion, vet records indicating the pet is current on its vaccinations, plastic bags, food, a favorite toy, and clean-up supplies in the event of motion sickness. Pets that drink water from an unfamiliar area may experience stomach discomfort, so bring some water along as well.

When booking your trip, seek pet-friendly hotels and accom-modations. Websites such as www.dogfriendly.com can provide a number of options. At the hotel, use white noise to keep dogs from barking at every passerby outside the room. Exercise the pet before retiring for bed so that he or she is as calm as possible before sleep.

If your dog is unruly in an unfamiliar location, try offering a chew toy. The ASPCA says chewing and licking are very soothing to dogs and may help them fall asleep.

One concern some pet owners have is a dog or cat who will not relieve himself in a place that is not familiar. Some dogs will hold it in, which can be uncomfortable and unhealthy. Cats may soil where they shouldnt. A scent cue, such as a small amount of dirty litter or a piece of fabric with the pets urine on it, can be used to entice the dog or cat to relieve itself appropriately on vacation.

Traveling with pets may be a choice or a necessity. Either way, pet owners should explore their options to make the experience more comfortable.

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Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter and those who matter dont mind. Dr. Suess

April is National Autism Awareness Month but our awareness is year-round. As mothers of exceptional children, we live in the trenches of the ups and downs of childhood behaviors.

Enjoy another excerpt from my friend and colleague who has been courageous in her advocacy for her son. We are all on this earth for a reason and we all have different ways of doing things. Like my aunt Betty always told me, Thats why there is chocolate and vanilla. No one person is alike and this is what makes the world spectacular. Please enjoy.

Commentary by Meridith N. Starling, CISW, MSSW

Ten years ago our first child, Gavin, was born 12 weeks early and it was truly a miracle that he survived. The next three years of his life involved monitors, feeding pumps, multi-ple medications and over 13 various surgeries. It took him quite a bit longer to reach simple milestones of sitting up, crawling and walking. Given the extreme circumstances this is not that unusual, is it? Until he did not talk. An occasional babble, but no words.

Could this be autism?What is autism?At age 4 he had an MRI of his head that showed parts of his brain

did not develop correctly. At an appointment with a neurologist, the doctor quite matter of factly, with no apparent idea that he would be delivering one of the biggest heart-crushing, hope-destroying blows that I have experienced since my son was born, said that there is nothing that can be done, that nothing will fix this. Gavin will have extreme cognitive and speech limitations for his entire life.

I sat in the exam room, looking at this man with tears welling up in my eyes, feeling like I was just punched in the gut. Then, he left

the room. All my hope of my son being normal was destroyed. I eventually recovered and thought about how my son has come

so far, beating some of the most unbeatable odds. I was deter-mined not to let his fight and tenacity to survive be in vain. We would help him be the best Gavin he could be. I will not give up; I will never, ever give up.

We took Gavin to a developmental doctor who said we are lucky. Lucky? Was he serious? He said Gavin has a form of autism and unlike most people, we know exactly why. From that point we started Gavin on an autism program that he still does to this day. He has made progress we never thought possible. He still does not talk but is learning how to use a program on his iPad that talks for him.

My feelings about Gavins brain defect and autism diagnosis are complicated. Some days my doubts are soft whispers and other days it is as if someone is shouting into my ear. Some nights I stay awake at night wondering what will happen to him when I die. As parents we are both terrified and brave.

I know the constant movement and obsessiveness, and I know the disappointment and fear. I know the quiet longing that comes from being different because I see it every single day. But I am long past being embarrassed and am all about acceptance.

When you live with someone with autism you use the phrase for now a lot.

For now, he is doing well in school.For now, he is not having panic attacks when he leaves the

house for too long.For now, he is not crying.For now, he is sleeping through the night.For now, he stopped flushing everything down the toilet.For now, he is safe.My son does not look obviously different, so for onlookers who

April is National Autism Awareness MonthOur story of awareness and acceptance......................................................................By Celeste Brennan, RN, BSN

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think I am not addressing my childs odd behaviors I ask for a little empathy. Please dont judge you have never walked in my shoes.

While children with autism may act differently from what others are used to, that is our normal. They still are full of emotion, fierce love, tender hearts and hope.

Hope.I heard Gavins brother

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The word doula has been applied to childbirth to refer to a woman professionally trained and experienced in child-birth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth, according to the book Mothering the Mother. Certi-fied doulas must adhere to a standard of practice and a code of ethics established by a professional certifying organization.

A doula understands that childbirth is a uniquely transformative event. A doula will prepare you for this wild ride.

Doulas understand that knowledge is power and power is peace. That peace is whats most needed during childbirth. Many doulas instruct childbirth classes that not only teach about labor and birth, but encourage you to open your mind to the impor-tance of the mind, body and spirit connection at birth.

Throughout several meetings during your pregnancy, a doula will help you explore your vision for your birth. She will provide evidence-based information and research. You will then have knowledge of many options available so you are able to make choices best for you as you plan to turn your birth vision into reality.

A doula will remind you that your body knows how to give birth.Remember this, for it is as true as true gets. Your body is not a lemon. You are not a machine. The creator is not a careless mechanic. Human female bodies have the same potential to give birth well as aardvarks, lions, rhinoceri, elephants, moose and water buffalo. Even if it has not been your habit throughout your life so far, I recommend that you learn to think positively about your body. Ina May Gaskin

Birth with a doula is positively different........................................................................................By Kamala McCormick

Doulas are labor experts. During your pregnancy, your doula will teach you relaxation and pain management methods that will be specific to your indi-vidual needs. These techniques will be valuable throughout labor and you will rely on them as labor progresses and becomes more intense. When the moment of self-doubt arrives and you say, Ive changed my mind, I cant do this!, a doula will take your hands, look into your eyes and simply remind you, Yes, you can; youre doing it now! Doulas understand how to unleash the power of positive thinking and affirmation for birthing mothers. They believe in your perfectly designed body and will empower you to believe in yourself.


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Have you ever thought of vertical birthing? Your doula will have you up and moving: walking, squatting, lunging, sitting like a frog, and on your hands and knees. Youll be rocking your birth! Shell help you move and shimmy your baby down and out. Dancing your baby into the world a shorter labor yes! Birth massage, acupressure, dim lights and music: What a birth day celebration!

A doula teaches autonomy and confidence.Your body, your baby and your birth we all want to feel ownership of our birth experiences. Regardless of how you choose to have your baby enter the world, a doula will make your birth better! Water birth, vertical birth, birthing stool, cesarean section, vaginal birth after cesarean, homebirth or hospital birth: A doula is the knowledgeable and constant presence that will calm you and keep you mindful of important decisions in the moment. If your plan must change, shell keep you focused on what you know to be good, right and true. Shell remind you that a change of plan doesnt mean youve failed.

Doulas are evidence-based practice.Research shows that women giving birth with the presence of a doula receive many benefits and positive outcomes, such as shorter labors, fewer induced labors, fewer epidurals, fewer cesar-ean deliveries, greater breastfeeding success and greater overall satisfaction, according to The Doula Book.

Many elderly women who can barely remember the names of their children will still be able to recall their birth experiences. The influence of a certified doula is paramount in the process.

The day your baby is born is one day in your life as a woman, but the experience of giving birth will strengthen and empower you for the rest of your life. Women in labor need to feel cared for, supported, listened to and honored. Birth with a doula is posi-tively different!

Kamala McCormick is a birth doula. She is a certified pregnancy and postpartum fitness educator and Dancing For Birth instruc-tor. Kamala holds certified credentials through DONA Inter-national, International Childbirth Education Association and Dancing for Birth.

She is the owner of Blossoms Pregnancy Boutique and Wellness Center in Fond du Lac. She instructs, empowers and assists women during their pregnancy and motherhood journeys. Kamala serves clients throughout the metro-Milwaukee and Fox Valley regions.

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References: Mothering the Mother. Marshall H. Klaus et al. Da Capo Press. 1993.

The Doula Book. Marshall H. Klaus et al. Da Capo Press. 2012.

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The arrival of spring signals the start of the season for runners and cyclists. Its the time of registering for races and outlining a training schedule. Its the time to take the bike off the trainer and onto the road. Its the time to start ramping up the number of miles logged each week.

Make this season one of your best when you incorporate yoga into your training schedule. Yoga has many benefits for runners and cyclists. By increasing strength, flexibility and mental focus, yoga can help you recover faster, prevent injuries and improve your performance.

Increasing strength for runnersWhether you are a competitive runner or a run-for-fun type, you know how the constant pounding on the pavement takes a toll on your body. The unfortunate result can be pain, often in the knees and back, that makes running less enjoyable and can prevent you from reaching your goals.

By practicing yoga, all of the large and small muscle groups are worked and strengthened in a balanced approach. Where running can create tightness in the quadriceps, yoga builds strength and flex-ibility through the quadriceps, hamstrings and hips to stabilize the legs. Yoga poses also build strength through the core, which is key for runners as the core generates power for your stride. A strong core also enables you to maintain proper posture and balance while running.

Increasing strength for cyclistsOnce on-the-road training begins, a cyclist logs many hours in the saddle. Similar to runners, the repetitive motion of cycling puts continuous demands on the same muscle groups, which may lead to pain and overuse injuries.

In contrast, yoga focuses on all muscles equally. While leg strength, and quad strength in particular, is critical for cyclists, failing to strengthen the hamstrings, hips, back and core can result in fatigue and loss of power. Utilizing yoga to build strength through these underdeveloped muscles will improve endurance and performance. A strong core will also do the work to balance you on the bike so the legs can focus on delivering power to the pedals instead of balancing the body.

Increasing flexibility For both runners and cyclists, the stretching aspect of yoga helps your muscles and joints stay healthy and injury-free. Tight muscles and joints are stiffer and more brittle, which makes them more prone to soreness and injuries.

Of particular concern are the hamstrings and hips for both runners and cyclists. An inversion like Legs-Up-The-Wall, a pose that involves elevating your feet above your head, gently stretches the hamstrings, legs and lower back. Increasing flexibility through yoga poses decreases stiffness and pain, results in greater ease of movement, shortens recovery time and decreases your chance of future injuries.

Increasing mental focus Besides the physical benefits, yoga provides mental benefits for runners and cyclists, too. As the initial excitement and anticipa-tion of starting the season give way to the stresses and demands of training and performing in races, you need mental toughness to reach your goals.

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Can yoga improve your running and cycling performance?......................................................................By Lauren Quella and Jayne Lang


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When adding yoga to your training schedule, the intensity of your training should dictate the intensity of your yoga practice. If youre a competitive athlete who logs a lot of miles, a more relaxed yoga class like Restorative Yoga will be good for an active recovery day. If your training is less intense or if you utilize cross-training days, go for a more intense yoga class like Yoga Body Bootcamp or PiYo. Dont be afraid to try different classes until you find the one thats right for you. And, when the season ends, your yoga prac-tice doesnt have to. Use yoga year-round to build and maintain strength, flexibility and mental focus.

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I have sat through many parenting and teaching seminars. Every single one of them has the answer for dealing with childhood behaviors. Sometimes I leave feeling confident: Hey I know what I am doing. I got this! Other times, I leave feeling defeated: Of course a good mom would do that. Why dont I? If I just did everything they said consistently, my child would never do XYZ.

We all want the one handbook that guides us through parent-hood. The fact is that we need several books to help us in our parenthood journey. We need to take a little from here and a smidge from there until we find what works in the moment for our child. The honest truth is that there is no one expert who has an answer.

Children mine, yours, ours will make mistakes. Parenting classes cannot prevent these mistakes, and as a parent, I secretly hope for that golden nugget of advice. But really, the best we can ask of ourselves is how to guide the children in our lives through poor choices while keeping their egos intact. There are lots of buzz words that are thrown around regarding this topic: positive parenting, loving family, etc. Call it what you will, here is what I have found works for the most part, both as a parent and as an educator:

START WITH A CLOSE, STRONG AND WARM BOND WITH YOUR CHILD. Children who feel connected want to please. I have always had a difficult time putting words to how I interact with my son and students. If you met me, you would think that I would run a willy-nilly classroom, but in actuality, my class-rooms are calm and productive, yet happy places. I am genuine not just with the adults in my life but with the children as well. And children pick up on this. In return, I find respect and a natural discipline that falls into place.

SET LIMITS/BOUNDARIES/EXPECTATIONS. One little teacher trick that I have picked up over the years is to lay out my expectations before every turn. Do the work first and life runs much more smoothly. Tell children what you want them to do.

BUT BE FLEXIBLE WHILE CONSISTENT. Nothing works consistently day after day. Thats where flexibility comes in. And here is a simple fact: People children are not black and white. Behaviors do not happen in a vacuum. We must remember that you and I do not react to situations consistently, nor should we expect our children to do the same. Set up boundaries and expectations but recognize when those are not working and need to be changed.

TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RESPECTFULLY VOICE OPIN-IONS. Everyone wants to be heard, but I dont want to listen to a person who is screaming, crying and throwing themselves on the ground. Show your child through modeling what discussion looks like. If you yell and scream at your child, how can you not expect the same in return? Show your child that moments of frustration can be talked through.

AND THEN, BE COMPASSIONATE AND EMPATHETIC. Listen to your child. It feels terrible to make a poor choice. My second-grader lied to me today. And it was a doozy, not just a little white lie. I felt anger, frustration and disappointment, but so did he. His consequences really upset him, and we hugged through the disappointment. The consequences are still there, but the judgment on my part is not.

BE CALM, CONCISE AND LOGICAL. When those ugly moments do arise, avoid long lectures, loud voices or corporal punishments. Get down on your childs level. Let logical conse-quences guide a situation. Did you take the crayon from the basket when I asked you not to? Then that utensil makes you not listen, and youll need to use something different.

Last, lets remember that our voices become our childrens inner voice eventually. Give your child a gift of a kind, compassionate voice.

Giving your child your bestTips for raising and educating your young ones.....................................................................By Teresa Kappelle

Teresa Kapelle teaches math and science at The Cooperative School, a private, nonsectarian primary school in Appleton serving grades one through six. Visit www.cooperativeschool.org to learn more.


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The first step is to understand what soil and compost are.

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How can compost amend your soil?If you live with heavy clay soil you know it can take forever for water to drain and youve seen how the soil clumps up into clay balls. It is best to work a large amount of compost into clay soil when the moisture level is normal not too wet and not too dry. After working compost into clay soil you will see improved drainage because the compost combines with the tiny clay particulate to form larger chunks. The larger compost-clay particles also improve air penetration into the soil. Increased air in the soil limits compaction, which allows roots to penetrate the soil better. Lastly,

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Just prior to my discovery of pole fitness through a local studio in Appleton I exited a mentally and emotionally abusive relation-ship. He would tell me that I wasnt pretty enough, smart enough, or good enough in general. He convinced me that I was the root of all of our problems, and I believed everything he told me about myself.

Once I got out of that relationship, I began working on destroy-ing those thoughts and telling myself that I was worth something. I used to stand in front of the mirror every morning and tell myself that I was beautiful, I was smart, and I was most definitely good enough. Though it helped, I was still stuck in a self-defeating mindset. I wasnt comfortable in my own body or with seeing it at all. I thought that it might help to exercise, and the results might help me see myself in a better light.

Before I started, if someone had told me that pole fitness would change my life, I would have laughed at them. When I started, I thought that it would be a once-a-week fitness class and nothing more.

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As I progressed through my recovery, I learned three important lessons. First, you have to be the one to instigate change. The only one who can change you is you. The only reason I believed what he told me is because I allowed myself to think that.

This leads to my second lesson: The importance of a positive mental script. Once again, you are the only one with the power to change your thoughts. This means that you must rewrite your mental script. Instead of responding to the world with negativity and a poor self-image, respond with positivity and confidence.

Its not easy, Ill admit. I started by standing in front of the mirror and repeating positive thoughts out loud. I also worked to recognize my negative responses to situations and made an effort to change them. Everything was not my fault, and everything was going to be OK.

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Spinning toward recoveryHow pole fitness helped one woman heal from abuse................................................................By Breanna*


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The days are getting longer; soon spring will be in full swing and it will be time to work on your yard and plant your garden. Gardening can be a relaxing and enjoyable form of exercise but if done improperly it can result in injuries.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. in 2010 more than 41,000 Americans injured themselves while gardening and more than 127,000 were injured while operating a lawn mower. While gardening and yard work are excellent forms of exercise, after a long winter of inactivity people tend to do too much, too soon.

It is very important to have a warm-up and cool-down routine while gardening. Take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water and protect yourself from the sun. Alternate sides when using equip-ment as often as possible to balance muscle usage, and change your stance and motion frequently.

When lifting, take your time and lift with your legs rather than your back. Carry heavy objects as close your body as possible. And remember: It is very important to stretch your lower back, hamstrings, quadriceps and forearms before and after lifting or engaging in other gardening activities.

If you do experience any back or neck pain, stop what you are doing and use ice on the area injured. If the pain persists, see a chiropractor they can help you recover faster and get back in your garden sooner.

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Editors note: Part I of Recovering wholeness through tag-team trauma healing appeared in the February issue of the Northeast Wisconsin edition of Natures Pathways. You can find that article and others written by Victoria L. Huss online at NaturesPathways.com.

In the first part of this story, Caroline* consulted with a Certi-fied Rolfer for assistance with addressing chronic pain. The Rolfer determined that Caroline would be a great candidate to receive Rolfing Structural Integration (or Rolfing SI). However, Caroline needed guidance with developing healthier emotional coping skills and in forming a stronger internal sense of security so she was given the contact information of a skilled trauma ther-apist. The Rolfer envisioned that with time, Caroline could have a clearer sense of boundaries of where she ended and another person began so that she could rediscover her center. (The Rolf-ers work of balancing the body to find the bodys healthiest center of gravity combined with the emotional work of finding centered-ness and grounding is an especially potent combination.)

The Rolfer did not always hear back from clients who were referred out to other professionals like this and was pleasantly surprised when Caroline strutted back into her office a year later.

There was a definitive shift in Carolines energy and disposition this time around. She seemed more confident, more knowing. Her physical issues and pain already were eased somewhat. She inhabited her body a bit more but she still needed help feeling more at home in her body. Carolines hard work with her thera-pist created some space and resiliency for the potential of change to occur. Because of this new adaptability, the Rolfer had no

reservations of working with Caroline as long as she continued to see her therapist throughout the Rolfing SI process.

Carolines first Rolfing SI session began with an experiential mapping of her kinesphere. The kinesphere is personal space that an individual moves and inhabits both with and without awareness. Caroline found herself hypersensitive on the front and left sides of her body, yet very unaware of her right and back sides which seemed to be blind spots. Now it made sense to Caroline why she sometimes felt uneasy whenever someone entered her space in a certain way.

The Rolfer and Caroline played a little distance game back and forth slowing things down so that Caroline could really get in touch with the subtle cues her body was giving her whenever she felt that her personal space/safety zone felt invaded. Caro-line learned to tune out those signals some years ago and found it amazing to be able to feel them again. She also learned how shifting her perception and consciously feeling the support and space behind her back allowed her to stand more upright with little effort.

When the table-work portion of Carolines Rolfing SI work began, the Rolfer instructed Caroline to breathe into various parts of her body as they were being manipulated with firm pressure and long strokes. Caroline found it strange to breathe into her arm but she eventually found she could focus and relax enough to breathe all the way down into her fingertips. After connecting with her body and breath in such a new way, Caroline could now experience and feel more of her 3-D self. Her arms felt lighter as she breathed into her whole upper torso with ease.

Recovering wholeness through tag-team trauma healingPart II...............................................................By Victoria L. Huss


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The months passed and the Rolfing SI sessions continued. Caro-line realized that for years, she actually spent very little time being in her body. Feeling greater security within, she remembered that she could consciously inhabit more and more of her body. The sessions heightened her awareness of how she held herself. She began to notice how her shoulders and chest tightened when she was around negative people.

Becoming more in touch with her bodys subtle ways of commu-nicating gave Caroline more of a sense of control over her envi-ronment. After much listening to her body, Caroline concluded that she really did need a different job that better suited her intel-ligence and physical needs. She also began to slowly remove the difficult people in her life who tended to take more than give.

The combination of Rolfing SI and trauma therapy helped empower Caroline to become more conscious thus allowing her to make healthier choices for herself, instead of reacting all the time. Restoring her center was a multidimensional approach creating lasting change. Carolines efforts rewarded her with wonderful new possibilities for moving, being and living.

*Name changed.

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Some people do not have the ability to begin saving for retirement early on. Others may have brushed retirement savings aside for so long that they are now worried that its too late to begin socking away money for retirement.

While its best to start saving for retirement as early as possible, the good news is that its never too late to start planning for retire-ment. If your 40th birthday has long passed and youre finally thinking ahead to retire-ment, consider these catch-up strategies.

RESEARCH TAX-ADVANTAGEOUS RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS. A financial planner can point you in the right direction, or consult with your employer about employee programs. Deposit money into a 401(k) or 403(b) plan or another retirement vehicle. Jump on any oppor-tunities when your employer matches invested funds. Investigate an individual retirement account (IRA) and find out if there are any government incentives. Depending on your age, you may be able to deposit more money into such accounts than other investors.

CUT BACK ON EXPENSES. Cutting back on unnecessary expenses is a great way to save more money for retirement. Figure out where you can save some money you can then allocate to retirement savings. Maybe you can reduce insurance cover-age on an older car or raise your deduct-ible? Downsize cable packages or skip that costly cup of coffee on the way to work. Perhaps its time to look for a smaller, less expensive home or a compact car instead of an SUV. Any money saved now will benefit you when the time comes time to bid farewell to the workforce.

DELAY YOUR RETIREMENT. Many people who retire find themselves bored and looking for ways to fill their time, and as a result more and more people are delay-ing their retirement, which also gives them more time to save for that day when they do call it quits. If you want to work less, discuss and negotiate a phased retirement with your bosses that allows you to stick with your employer but gradually work fewer hours until you retire completely. You may be able to work part-time for

several years and retire when youre most comfortable.

CONSIDER MORE AGGRESSIVE FUNDS. Even if you are 50 you still have a few decades before retirement, which leaves lots of time to grow your retirement savings. But you may want to consider more aggres-sive funds that can help you catch up more quickly than less aggressive investments. Just know that aggressive funds may also leave you susceptible to substantial losses.

DONT AMASS DEBT. If youre saving for retirement but only paying minimum balances on your credit cards, then youre not really saving. Pay down credit card debt before you begin to set aside money for retirement.

Delaying retirement planning may mean you have to work a little harder to build up a solid reserve. But by following some finan-cial tips and persevering, you can still enjoy retirement with security.

Rebounding from a late start to retirement savings.............................................................

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Calling all parents-to-be, parents and grandparents! The fourth Apple-ton Belly, Birth and Beyond Expo is scheduled for April 19 at the Grand Meridian on Meade Street, just off Northland Avenue. The expo hosts over 50 area businesses and nonprofits, and welcomes between 200 and 300 guests. Bring a friend and plan to spend the day getting to know service providers in our community and shopping the huge variety of handmade crafts and products.

The best part: Admission is free!We take pride in providing no-cost

space for several area nonprofits. Youll find La Leche League, Jakes Diapers, ICAN of Green Bay, The Intact Network, The Metta Birth Project and more in the front entrance hall.

Many of our exhibitors have been with Belly, Birth and Beyond since the begin-ning. We have welcomed back several businesses like A Natural Moms Touch, Nucopia, Beckys Bags, Relaxn Birth and Alba Birth Center time and again. But dont worry about seeing the same old businesses there are plenty of newcomers to our exhibitor family. Swing by Augusten Skye Birth Services, Mamas Country Market, Snug L Bee, Beautiful Life Birth Services and so many more.

Everyone in the family can find some-thing at the Appleton Belly, Birth and Beyond Expo, including handmade health and beauty products, fiber art (from hats to toys), hand-sewn baby and toddler items, chiropractors, hospital and out-of-hospital birth providers, doulas, educators the list goes on.

The first 100 guests will get a grab bag with samples, info and coupons. The expo also boasts giveaways, a silent auction (benefiting one of our nonprofits), additional samples, shopping, information and education, and body art by Joyful Henna Designs.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and the fun ends

at 3 p.m. Parking is ample and there is a free coat (and diaper bag) check on site. Grab a free water and enjoy our mothers rest area, sponsored by 920 Birthing, while you rest your feet or feed your baby.

Find Deux La La Events on Facebook and join the expo event for the latest updates. While youre there, check out the event for our new expo coming to Green Bay at the KI Convention Center in February of 2016. Growing up Green Bay will focus on families with kids of all ages, and offer entertainment, demonstrations, activities and games, room for over 100 exhibitors, grab bags for the first 100 guests, door prizes, and more to be announced!

Information for guests and interested exhibitors can be found online at www.DeuxLaLaEvents.com. We are still accepting exhibitor applications for the Appleton expo, but space is filling quickly. We will begin taking exhibitor and entertainer applications for Green Bay in the near fut

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Nature's Pathways April 2015 Issue - Northeast WI Edition