Nature's Pathways Mar 2011 Issue - Northeast WI Edition

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10 Using directed and regression hypnosis to meet your goals

24 Jerry Geise a Goodwill outstanding achiever

34 Ammonite — a stabilizing, protective stone

38 Good health — the “Luck of the Irish” or something more?

42 Hollywood in Wisconsin fitness: Lack of motivation?

44 You can live green in a down economy

46 Women have many options to deal with hair loss

59 Moms, give yourselves a break

62 A movie critic is silenced

68 Understanding the causes and prevention of acne

74 A brief history lesson about a heroine, women and hormones

82 Out with the old, in with the new

84 Nia — a new, enlightened approach to fitness

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don’t know about you, but I’m officially over winter. Done. Kaput. Unfortunately, the calendar isn’t cooperating.

Considering what the East Coast has had to endure this season, I feel a tad guilty saying that, but the older I get the less I can tolerate extreme weather events.

My attitude about weather in Wisconsin is fairly predict-able. I relish the 10 minutes of summer we get each year. Obviously, it doesn’t last long enough. Then, before I know it, it’s back-to-school time, bringing cooler days and crisper nights, football games and cozy sweaters. Halloween and Thanksgiving and the accompanying get-togethers with family and friends are great. Come December I start to get a little excited about Christmas and hope for snow to have that authentic-looking backdrop for my holiday frivolity. In January, I put on a brave face as my family sleds, skates and tubes our way through the longest month of winter. Feb. 1 arrives and, like clockwork, I’m ready to blow this Popsicle stand.

This year, however, to break up the monotony I’ve set mini goals for myself so I have things to look forward to. I won’t bore you with all of them, but one entailed a Moms-only weekend in Milwaukee last month. The anticipation I had for the trip, not to mention actually going on it, were just what I needed to put a little spring in my step. A change of scenery, a few laughs and no one needing me, if only for a night, were the icing on the cake. I’m sure my family agrees it was good for everyone involved.

Another mini goal of mine is to mix it up in the kitchen a bit. I seem to make the same things over and over and I’m determined to sample some of the recipes in Shana Conradt’s “Getting Fit With Food.” The book features 101 nutritious (and, equally important, delicious) meal ideas. Be sure to read more about Shana and her labor of love.

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subconscious knows this information; hypnosis is the key to unlocking the door to this information. Metaphorically speak-ing, it is like finding the seed and roots of a nasty weed and pulling the weed out of the garden so we can plant new, positive seeds.

The originating event connected to the negative pattern usually surprises my clients even though they may have spent hours, maybe years, thinking about their problem. The reason my client never arrived at the originating event on their own is because they were using their conscious mind to solve the problem. In hypnosis we can easily access the subconscious mind which houses all memories like DVDs; easily and efficiently accessing the true event connected to the problematic pattern

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By Dr. Jolene M. Garvey PintarColic, also known as infantile colic, is a condition in which an

otherwise healthy baby cries or screams frequently and for extended periods of time, without any discernible reason. Their crying often increases during a specific period of the day, typically early in the evening (the so-called “witching hour”). Other common character-istics of colic include stomach bloating, excessive intestinal gas and drawing of the legs upward towards the chest. There is no known cause of colic. For any parents who have had experience with colic or know someone who has, it is not a fun situation and everyone in the family is affected.

The medical definition of colic includes a healthy baby with periods of intense, unexplained fussing/crying lasting more than 3 hours per day, more than 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks. Granted, this is a broad definition as everyone perceives fussiness a little differently. Persistent infant crying is much more than a parent-ing nuisance. Crying and the exhaustion associated with it can trigger serious problems, such as marital stress, breastfeeding failure, shaken baby syndrome, postpartum depression (affecting 10 to 15 percent of new mothers and many dads), excessive visits to the doctor/emer-gency room, and unnecessary treatment for acid reflux. It is esti-mated that 500,000 infants per year are believed to have colic, which also has quite the financial burden in medical costs, lost productivity and adverse long-term health effects. It is estimated the cost of colic exceeds $1 billion per year, paralleled by even greater human and emotional costs.

Though the word “colic” is derived from the ancient Greek word for intestine, recent studies have proven otherwise. Over the decades, researchers have offered various hypotheses for colic, including the exposure to cigarette smoke, insufficient melatonin production, lactose intolerance, lack of probiotics, GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease), circadian rhythms, and stress of the mother in the third trimester. A New Zealand study showed that chocolate and fruit were the foods most consistently eaten by mothers of babies with colic. Approximately 5 percent of colic cases are caused by actual illness, most common being an intestinal allergy. However, parents should be especially suspicious of illness or pain if their baby is fussing, and the cry is accompanied by persistent moaning or weak crying, a high-pitched shrill cry, vomiting, change in stool, fussing during eating, abnormal temperature, irritability, lethargy, bulging soft spot on the head, and poor weight gain. Babies showing any combination of

these symptoms and chronic fussiness should be checked by a health-care provider to rule out illness, infections, etc. Though no particular cause is currently accepted and there is no straightforward treatment available, many parents are left wondering what they can do.

Some parents resort to old wives tales for colic cures, such as car rides and/or starting the vacuum cleaner up to soothe the baby’s crying. One particular medical doctor, Dr. Karp, suggests that infant crying is related to under-stimulation. He believes babies cry because the “rich symphony of womb sensations” has been replaced by the profound stillness of our homes. He argues that in the womb, fetuses experience non-stop hypnotic rhythms. Dr. Karp suggests trying the “5 S’s” with your baby (Swaddling, Side/Stomach position, Shushing, Swinging, and Sucking).

It is hypothesized that since colic produces excessive intestinal gas that inappropriate function of the digestive system may be the cause. We have to remember the digestive system is controlled by the autonomic nervous system through a balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system or inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system could produce effects in the digestive tract similar to those associated with colic.

The symptoms of colic have led many to start linking a disorder of the upper cervical spine and colic which seems to disrupt the regula-tion of the abdominal muscles. Colic babies tend to display similari-ties including hypotonia (muscle weakness) of the trunk, unilateral (one-sided) muscular hypertonia (muscle spasm) of one extremity, shoulder retraction, postural asymmetries, impaired postural control, and a non-ideal quality of spontaneous movements. These symptoms make a functional disorder of the sensorimotor apparatus a prime suspect. And once we get that far it seems obvious to think about having a chiropractor trained in pediatrics checking the upper cervi-cal spine as a potential cause. Parents have been turning to chiroprac-tic care more and more for the treatment of colic (and many other conditions such as ear infections, bedwetting, projective vomiting, plagiocephaly, to name a few) in their children because chiropractic care integrates neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

The Danish Chiropractor’s Association conducted a study on infan-tile colic for which chiropractic consultations were sought and the outcome of the chiropractic care rendered. Of the presenting chiro-practic consultations for infantile colic, 51 percent were completely cured and 36 percent reported moderate improvement, together

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SOURCES: Anrig, Claudia, Plaugher, Gregory. Pediatric Chiropractic. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: New York. 1998; 201, 605-606.

Biedermann, Heiner M.D. Manual Therapy in Children. Churchill Livingstone: New York. 2004; 295-299.

Fysh, Peter D.C., F.I.C.C.P. Chiropractic Care for the Pediatric Patient. Interna-tional Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics: Virginia. 2nd ed. 2010; 62-63, 129-131, 137, 139, 142-144, 168-170.

Wikipedia search results for “Colic.” Retrieved from the World Wide Web on December 28, 2010.

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By Nancy FreierIt always amazes me what color can do.

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ORange stimulates enthusiasm, joy, humor and laughter. Add orange to help you feel more outgoing, cheerful, enthusiastic and creative. Orange is all about vitality, aids digestion and stimulates metabolic rate. It’s an ideal color for a dining room, entrances, or any space where you entertain.

yellOw, the color of the sun, energizes, revitalizes, lifts spirits and dispels negativ-ity. It’s optimistic and cheerful, encourages mental stimulation, joy and happiness. Use yellow in kitchens, hallways, living rooms, play rooms and offices but avoid bedrooms as it may be too intense.

gReen symbolizes nature, financial or personal growth, renewal, peace and healing. It’s a calming, refreshing color that creates balance and harmony, and improves vision. It’s a great color to use for people who seem emotionally out-of-balance.

blue symbolizes intuition, inspiration, sincerity, peace, patience, tranquility, faith in oneself and trust in others. The color of the sky and the ocean, it’s the most popular color. It relaxes and calms, but too much blue can be cold and depressing. Blue also lowers blood pressure and heart rate.

puRple helps with mental and person-ality disorders. It’s the color of the imagina-tion. It protects, comforts, and is known as the psychic color — linked with meditation and healing. It’s often the preferred color of mediums and those who are in touch with their spiritual self.

pink raises energy on a spiritual level and puts you ‘in the pink.’ It’s the ultimate feminine color of nurturing and love and is great for creating a haven of calm.

bROwn is considered solid and reli-able. Men often prefer this down-to-earth color because it relates to security, protec-tion and material wealth.

gRay is the color of indecision and compromise because it’s the transition between black and white. If you choose gray as a paint color, repaint regularly to keep it fresh-looking.

silveR is related to the moon and the ebb and flow of the tides. It is fluid, emotional, sensitive and mysterious and thus emanates a feminine energy.

white is purity, innocence, truth and is also associated with cleanliness. Useful for bouncing light and energy around a space,

it’s great for dark hallways to keep them light and looking fresh. White can be useful if your senses are overloaded, however, it can also be stark and difficult to live with if no other colors are used. Remember the all-white, sterile hospital rooms? Now, more color is being used because it aids in healing.

blaCk is the color of mystery. It’s intriguing, bold, sexy and independent. Black contains all other colors and needs to be used with some care. It’s great as an accent color on furniture, picture frames and other decor. Too much black can be oppressive and depressing so it’s generally not a good choice for walls.

Allow yourself to experiment. Choose colors that please and nurture you. When winter turns to spring and your house and spirit needs a lift, pick up your paint brush and color yourself a new world.

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By Terry LemerondInflammation is the beginning of all pain. Inflammation is the

process that is triggered by damage to your body. Typically, when we think of inflammation we think of heat, redness, swelling and pain. Pain is our warning signal that something is in need of repair. Inflammation and pain are normal and necessary when we have an injury, such as a sprained ankle. Chronic inflammation that lasts and lasts, however, is not normal and is, in fact, a disease. This type of inflammation is at the root of almost all serious illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and painful conditions such as arthritis.

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and blood vessels. Therefore, without adequate COX-1 protection, you may have ulcers and leaking of the blood vessels. So, for tempo-rary use, aspirin is fine, but for extended use, it may cause serious side effects and even death. One report has estimated that over 40,000 people die annually from the overuse of drugs in the aspirin family.

Then came the “miracle” of “selective” COX-2 inhibitors such as Vioxx, Bextra, Celebrex, etc. These drugs were designed to block COX-2 without inhibiting COX-1, therefore reducing the risk of ulcers or weak blood vessels as a side effect. The expectations for these drugs were extremely high. Later, scientists found that the better results experienced (meaning fewer cases of ulcers and bleed-ing) were offset by the fact that they caused heart attacks and strokes because they induced clots in the blood. The risks were so great that the FDA took Vioxx and Bextra off the market, and is soon to require the “black box” warning on Celebrex, which is the strongest warning class for prescription drugs.

Remember that inflammation is the cause of pain, both acute and chronic. If an anti-inflammatory product could be found that would inhibit the enzymes COX-2 and possibly 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), without side effects, it would be superior to any other pain reliev-ing medication. This form of therapy would stop the cause of pain. I believe there is an answer for all chronic pain and inflammation (and possibly even cancer) in common herbs from India: turmeric and boswellia! Turmeric contains the compound curcumin, an even better anti-inflammatory than cortisone, which is one of the most powerful of all the steroids.

Curcumin is extremely effective in relieving inflammation, which

many medical experts believe to be the cause of 80-90 percent of all chronic disease, including cancer. In one double-blind study, curcumin matched cortisone as a pain reliever and anti-inflamma-tory. Researchers at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, stated that curcumin in laboratory studies was as effective, if not more effective, than any cancer treatment drug they have seen, even from any pharmaceutical company.

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By Barbra KrummelLouise Hay’s affirmation, “In the infin-

ity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole and complete,” is wonderfully positive. Wouldn’t saying it be an ideal way to step into spring? How many times would you have to say this — a day, a week, a month — before you believe it to be true about your own life?

What a great way to start off the warmer months with a positive statement each day when you rise and each evening as you count your blessings! Regardless of what

life throws at us, our best defense is to see the positive in how it can and will affect our life. This effect may not be visible or appar-ent instantly but even with time unan-swered prayers can be viewed as blessings.

If we choose to view our life as a positive experience, what else can life throw at us but more positive experiences? Like attracts like, so wouldn’t you want to put out there as much positive energy as possible? So start and end your days with a positive mantra and a bit of thankful prayers. It is a beautiful reminder each day how blessed we truly are. And some days more than others, we truly need those reminders to be as big as billboards!

Say it with me: In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole and complete. Can you feel the positive energy flow through you as those words float off your tongue? What about the positive feeling as the phrase lingers in your soul? As it mingles with the To Do list for the day? As it goes through your prayers of gratitude at the close of the evening?

“In the infinity of life” is a beautiful begin-ning point. Infinity is the unlimited extent of time, space and quantity, boundlessness.

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form. In fact, in comparison tests, their curcumin, which is mixed with turmeric oils and then micronized (meaning reduced to a small particle), was almost 7 times more bioavailable than other forms of curcumin, and it stayed active in the bloodstream much longer. Mixing in plant phospholipids (natural substances which contain fatty acids) also aids in boosting absorption.

Because it is so bioavailable, this blend is extremely effective in reducing pain and inflammation. It not only inhibits COX-2, but does it in such a way as not to block it completely since we do need some COX-2 for other body functions. And it does this without any significant side effects! Remember: it isn’t just what you take, it is what you ABSORB that counts.

Curcumin’s natural partnersThere are many natural ingredients that can support and work

synergistically with curcumin to relieve both acute and chronic pain. Boswellia is another traditional herb that is excellent at reducing inflammation and therefore, relieving pain. The majority of boswell-ia’s anti-inflammatory activity is linked to the array of boswellic acids in the extract. When scientists dug deeper into these activities they found that every single boswellic acid has anti-inflammatory proper-ties – except one. One boswellic acid (beta) was actually pro-inflam-matory. They wondered what would happen if they removed this beta boswellic acid, and found that with its removal, boswellia’s activ-ity greatly increased. Research studies have found that it is especially potent at reducing joint pain associated with arthritis. It does this by inhibiting the inflammatory enzyme, 5-LOX. Together, curcumin and boswellia reduce the activity of the two most significant pain pathways in the body: COX-2 and 5-LOX.

The pain reliever DLPA (dl-phenylalanine) contains two forms of the amino acid phenylalanine. The “l” form improves mood-elevating chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine, epinephrine and norepi-nephrine. The “d” form of phenylalanine appears to block a nervous system enzyme (enzyme carboxypeptidase A) that intensifies pain signals. The current theory is that DLPA prevents the breakdown of one of the brain’s natural pain-killing substances, enkephalins, which are in the same family as endorphins. DLPA supplements combine the “l” and “d” forms of phenylalanine, which work synergistically to reduce chronic pain and improve mood – two concerns that are inter-connected. Many people confuse DLPA (found abundantly in fish,

yogurt and tofu) with aspartame (NutraSweet® or Equal®) that also has the amino acid phenylalanine as an ingredient. These are not the same compounds and do not act in the same way in our body. Aspar-tame breaks down into an unnatural toxic substance not found in the human diet, which can cause some people to be sick or have migraine headaches. When DLPA breaks down, it converts to tyrosine, which is a precursor to helpful substances like dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine, helpful neurotransmitters in the brain; melanin, a healthy pigment in the skin; and thyroid hormone. It does not metabolize into toxic substances. There are no health concerns with DLPA causing migraine headaches or other problems.

The third natural partner for curcumin is the enzyme nattoki-nase. This enzyme from fermented soybean increases circulation, enabling other compounds that are carried in the bloodstream (such as curcumin, boswellia, and pain-killing endorphins) to reach the areas where they are needed the most. It also balances fibrinogen in the body, a compound that is associated with muscle damage and muscle fiber stiffness.

potent combination Curcumin, boswellia, DLPA and nattokinase make one of the

most powerful anti-inflammatory and pain relieving combinations you can find. These ingredients have been proven time and again to be highly effective and safe for extended use. When you use natural ingredients such as turmeric or its active compound curcumin, you are using wisdom of the ages backed by 5,000 years of use as a food and medicine in India.

These ingredients will benefit anyone who is suffering from pain, whether it is acute, sudden pain such as a strain, over exercising, sprains, or any exercise-induced injury, or chronic pain from arthri-tis, migraine headaches, bursitis, back pain, or any recurring pain. As scientific research shows, these ingredients are as effective as synthetic drugs and have no significant side effects. Using a blend of these natural ingredients can change the quality of your life. You can be pain-free and enjoy your life to the fullest.

From all my research, I believe that curcumin is the most remark-able and wonderful healing plant that nature has to offer us. I have been in business for over 40 years, and I have studied many differ-ent herbal compounds. Never have I seen so many wonderful attri-butes in one herbal compound. You could take these comments in this article with a grain of salt if I were the only one expounding the virtues of curcumin, but scientists around the world are working diligently to further prove and to awaken the world to the scientific wonders of this herb.

Terry Lemerond has over 40 years of experience in the health food industry. He is currently the president of EuroPharma. With his wife, Debra, they also own and

operate a natural food store and organic café in Green Bay, Terry Naturally & Caffe’ Naturally. Terry has created more than 400 formulations and has tremendous experi-ence and knowledge in developing natural formulations. Terry has a local talk radio show on Sunday mornings from 10-11 on WTAQ, 1360 AM or 97.5 FM, and he writes a weekly educational column cover-ing a variety of health topics. His mission is to introduce revolutionary natural products that will improve the health of America.

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By Karen Kramer Jerry Geise of Chilton is a shining example

of the power and strength of the human spirit, which is why Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (NCW) recog-nized him as its “Outstanding Achiever” for February.

Geise is one of the success stories from Goodwill’s Transitional Support program, which provides employment and vocational support to people with special needs who are approaching readiness for employment in the community but are ineligible for participation in funded programs.

According to Mary Kettner, vocational skills trainer with the Transitional Support

program, Geise has overcome a number of obstacles in his life, includ-ing ongoing health issues. When he was 3 months old, Geise was diag-nosed with cystic fibrosis; however, he never let the disease slow him down. After graduating from high school, Geise enrolled in Fox Valley Techni-cal College’s Automotive Technician program so he could steer his passion for cars into a career. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to complete the program because he ran out of funds and had to find employment.

Geise worked for several different compa-nies where he could use his mechanical skills, but was unable to continue because

the dirt, grime, exhaust and fumes in those shops were detrimental to his health. His cystic fibrosis reached a critical point, result-ing in Geise undergoing a bilateral lung transplant in 1998.

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he required a clean work environment. But he was open to learning new things and to creating a new future for himself. This realization prompted him to apply for services through the state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and, in October 2001, he began Work Adjustment Training. During this time, Geise also took clerical and computer classes through the former ACTION program and started working in Goodwill’s Programs and Services office, providing clerical support.

At the end of his Work Adjustment Training, it was recommended that Geise obtain additional clerical training and improve his work stamina. So, in June 2002, he transferred into Goodwill’s Transitional Support program, where he has remained to this day.

“Jerry continues to provide invaluable support to the Programs and Services team, handling a variety of tasks involving files, data bases, mailings, information-gather-ing, and payroll,” Kettner said. “Sometimes Jerry’s illness does cause him to miss work but, as he stated, ‘There’s no other place I could go and keep a job with the days I’ve

missed. It’s reassuring that I have a job and don’t need to worry about losing it.’”

Jerry further stated that he is very grateful for everything that Goodwill has done — and allowed him to do — and thinks that Goodwill is the best place to work because “people genuinely care about you.”

Goodwill NCW selects a volunteer or a program partici-pant like Geise for its monthly “Outstanding Achiever” recognition. The honorees come from one of Goodwill’s 22 store communities, its Menasha campus or its Ralph B. Shiner Center in Appleton.

Keith Wilk, COO of Programs & Services at Goodwill NCW, said the awards are a way for the organization to “recognize the strides that our program participants have made because of the services provided through our Goodwill.” Each honoree receives a certificate of achievement and Goodwill merchandise.

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Karen Kramer is a writer/editor with Goodwill NCW, a not-for-profit human services organization that helped improve the lives of more than 55,000 people across north central Wisconsin last year through more than 25 programs and services. It covers 35 counties and includes 22 retail stores and training centers in communities from Manitowoc to La Crosse, and as far north as Rice Lake and Rhinelander. A member of Goodwill Industries International and Rehabilitation For Wisconsin, it is based at the Good-will Community Center in Menasha. It is on the Web at www.goodwillncw.org.

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Both creativity and guidance will 1. help you tap into your authentic true nature. When you are in your authentic 2. nature, you will be out of your ego (your head) and into your body and emotions. By releasing your ego, you let go of 3. the thoughts that block your energy, all the judgment and punishment that we may put on ourselves. You also release the day-to-day worries (did the kids get their snack, did I pay the bills, and what will others say about my creative works?). When our energy is open and flowing 4. you are in the process of creating. Ideas will flow through you. You may experiment with new ideas, color, movement, or sound and feel the freedom that takes on. You will begin to create for the pleasure of it and not

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Ammonites first appeared in the late Silurian to early Devonian period about 400 million years ago. Then during the Cretaceous period about 65 million years ago they became extinct, as did the dinosaurs. Today their closest relatives are squids, octopus and cuttlefish.

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The intricate patterns that appear indicate the time period that the ammonite is from. The original iridescence that was present when they were alive may also be preserved in fossilization. These elements along with the pyrite have created beautiful specimens which may be used to enhance home décor, worn as works of art or used for healing.

Sacred geometry found in the formation of the ammonite repre-sents the infinite. The shape inspired the Romans to create the arch as an architectural feature. This arch illustrates strength and a doorway between the ethereal and the material.

Associated with the root chakra, ammonite will help ground one. It gives stability to the wearer and is known as a stone of protec-tion. Survival instincts will come to the surface with ammonite. This lends itself to aiding in transition, whether it will be in a new dwelling or within one’s soul.

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Historically, ammonites have been called snake or serpent stones and have been used in ceremonies and healing work by Shamans for centuries. It is said that ancient energy has been stored within these fossils walls in turn holding a deep vibration of knowl-edge. This wisdom and knowledge is associated with the Akashic Records, the records of all that is, all that was and all that will ever be. And that is quite a regal connection for a creature to be associ-ated with.

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A skilled trainer may just be the extra motivation that we need. There are a lot of good trainers out there but you want to make sure that the one you choose has a proven track record, is certified and educated in the field. For example, our publisher Tony Bednarowski has over 30 years of health/diet experience along with many certifi-cations and my trainer, Greg Reynolds, is ACSM certified and has a B.S and M.S. in wellness and exercise physiology.

Remember, too, that a good trainer is also a great listener. A good trainer wants you to be totally honest about yourself, your goals and your limitations. For example, in my first conversation with Greg I told him that I really enjoyed meats, cheese and veggies and I still wanted to enjoy my occasional dark beer and red wine. Thankfully, as of late, the research has borne out that in moderation beer and wine are high in antioxidants and have other beneficial qualities.

On that note, Greg also believes that it’s important and benefi-cial to be able to enjoy yourself while on your fitness path. He took all of that into consideration, along with my age, present physical conditioning and my goals and came up with an easy to follow plan of attack for me. Next month I’ll outline the progressive resistance portion of my fitness plan.

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Dan Davies is co-owner of DaviesRussell, LLC, a full service TV/film production house. He has won numerous awards for his TV and film work including top honors at the Houston International Film Festival. He is in the process of getting in shape for his next film role (and no, he does not believe in punching people in the head!) His latest movie, “Ed Gein, The Musical,” in which he wrote and plays the lead, has been featured in over 1,000 articles worldwide, Fox News National,

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The economy is on the mend, but it is going to take time before it’s completely recovered or thriving again. Is it possible to continue to live green when we are almost forced to shop the big box stores for bargains? This

seems to be the mindset of people lately, and unfortunately the smaller Mom and Pop stores are suffering.

I was talking to a friend and local business partner of mine the other day. When I asked him how things were going in his nice little downtown Appleton shop, he said simply, “Real slow!” He

went on to say that he has recently lost some business to the big box place by the mall that carries a cheaper foreign line of organic products which it sells for less. It’s putting a lot of stress on his business.

The conversation reminded me of a story a professor once told me. Most of the oranges grown for juice used to be produced in Texas and Florida. At that time the economy of those states was booming. The farmers were able to live good lives, send their chil-dren to college, and make necessary improvements to their farms. They employed many people, who also lived prosperous lives in the community. One day a buyer noticed that you could buy oranges a lot cheaper in Brazil so he did, and many other buyers followed suit. The farmers in Brazil lived in poverty. The farms were in very poor condition, and they needed to keep their prices low so they could not pay the workers much and could not make improve-ments to the farms. Yet, since they could do it, the buyers bought the cheaper, poor quality oranges. This did not bring the price of orange juice down much; it just bumped up the profits more. The end result was that the buyers put profit over their consumers. They created poverty in Texas and Florida and promoted poverty in Brazil, who didn’t dare raise their prices. Farms continue to go out of business in America every day so that we can save a quarter on orange juice.

These small Mom and Pop shops are great for the community. The owners take the profits they make and spend it in the Valley. Their children go to local schools, and the taxes they pay here help us all. Think of all you’re giving up to save that quarter.

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The economy will not get better until we change our way of thinking. In the short term, it may seem like saving that quarter is a good idea. In the short term, it may seem like using that horrible chemical lawn care company is a good idea as well. In the long run, shopping these big box stores and lawn conglomerates is a very bad idea. The economy will continue to go south. The planet will continue to become polluted. Most importantly, our children will suffer.

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For nearly nine years, Conradt, the co-foun-der of Ellipse Fitness (where “Biggest Loser” contestants Kristin Steede and Cathy Skell got fit) worked with clients on the proper way to eat and exercise to lose weight and get healthier.

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Conradt recalls that rarely a day went by at Ellipse that she wasn’t asked for recipe recom-mendations or advice on meal preparation.

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Conradt worked to see if she could come up with enough material to fill a book. That questioned quickly answered, she partnered with friend and editor Maria Turner to create a format. The two concluded that 128 pages was the perfect size, and Conradt decided to self-publish. “Getting Fit With Food” is sold at several outlets in the Fox Valley, including Festival Foods, among others (see info box).

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Our newest event is called B.Y.G.D., Bring Your Girlfriends Downtown! A ladies event is being held March 19. The day starts with “swag” bags, a champagne breakfast and a fashion show at 10 a.m. at the OuterEdge stage. After the drawings and show, attend-ees are encouraged to stroll the Avenue and take advantage of the special offers and activities as they enjoy all that Downtown has to offer!

Of course there are other events that go on throughout the year. These include the city parades: Memorial Day, Flag Day, and the Christmas Parade; Soup Walk, the Heid Music Summer Concert Series every Thursday June-August, Death by Chocolate every Valentine’s Day and Art on the Town on the third Friday of June-September, just to name a few.

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Many people believe that the only time you can replace your roof is in the summer; however, this isn’t completely true. Roofers are great at what they do so the weather conditions do not have to be completely dry. Contractors can do jobs in a matter of days, which is another reason to hire a roofing company vs. trying to do it yourself.

So how can you prevent your roof from becoming severely damaged? There are a couple of things you can do. One is to check your roof for cracked, curled or missing shingles. If you do disco-ver some damaged shingles, get a roofing contractor to come to your home and inspect the damage and replace the shingles. This will help prevent the water from seeping into the tar paper, and worse, into your house.

Another way to prevent damage is getting your roof cleaned of debris, as well as snow removal and getting rid of moss or buildup. All roofs will eventually need to be replaced, but this maintenance will help keep this from happening sooner than it needs to.

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We all have leg issues because of the way we are created. Some of our issues are present at birth; some are created by economics, health, diets, sports and, of course, age. With that in mind, and the fact that we live on a planet that has gravity and our most available form of travel is using our legs, we need to take care of our legs perpetually. There are many forms of ways we can help our legs last as long as possible.

One of the main issues we have is circulation in our lower extremities. This was the original cause that created the invention of the Peddler. My daughter, who works in an office environment, was diagnosed with blood clots. While she was being treated for the issue, I started to look at ways that people could get a stimu-lation exercise device that could be used anywhere, anytime yet must be portable and acceptable. I arrived after a while with the shape and size over time that fit the needs and the environment that it would be used in. This was anytime that you are confined to

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The human body needs exercise to operate at full capac-ity. Exercise is important at any age, but can be particu-larly beneficial for individuals in their golden years. The key is finding exercises that are both safe and effective.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 28 to 44 percent of seniors ages 65 to 75 are inactive, meaning they don’t get enough daily exercise for optimal health. Studies indicate that there are many reasons that seniors should engage in regular exercise.

It can help stave off illness and chronic conditions by • keeping the immune system healthy.It paves the way for better sleep, including falling asleep • easier and sleeping more deeply.Exercise releases natural endorphins, which help a person • feel good about him or herself and can boost mood.Regular exercise can promote weight loss, especially when • done in conjunction with a healthy diet.Improved muscle tone can take pressure off of joints and • help with mobility.Research indicates that exercise can boost brain function • and keep dementia at bay.When participating in social exercise, seniors realize • companionship and stress relief.Exercise can keep systems of the body in check, reducing • constipation and helping circulatory issues.

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Walking: • Walking remains one of the best exercises for people of any age. The pace and resistance can be set by each individual by walking faster or slower, uphill or downhill. Adding light weights can make the workout even more effective. Walking is also easier on the legs and knees than jogging, but can be just as effective a cardiovascular workout.Leg extensions:• Repetitions of leg extensions stretch the muscles of the legs and flex the knee joint. This can promote longevity of the knees and keep knee replacements at bay.Swimming: • Swimming is a low-impact workout that targets most areas of the body as well as providing a cardio-vascular workout. Plus, since swimming can be relaxing and enjoyable, it’s an exercise that many people don’t mind doing.Strength training: • Moderate weight lifting can keep muscles strong and promote a healthy metabolism, consid-ering muscle burns more calories than fat.Endurance exercise:• Just about any activity that gets the heart rate up for an extended period of time is good for the body. This can be raking leaves, mowing the lawn, walking, bicycling, playing a game of catch, etc.

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By Alissa BrooksWake up, shower (if you’re lucky), make sure everyone eats

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Sound vaguely familiar? This is what most of us face on a daily basis. Not that we don’t love our families and not that we aren’t incredibly thankful for what each day brings, but sometimes, enough is enough. No one is judging you and no one questions your feelings for your family, so don’t feel guilty; every mom needs a break once in a while. Especially during these long Wiscon-sin winter months when the winter blues tend to set in. So, no excuses, take a break. When we put away our “I should” and “I have to” philosophies for a moment, we are amazed at how little it takes to revitalize our spirit. Here are just a few ideas to put a little spring back in your step:

Don’t underestimate the power of a good friend. This could • come in the form of a phone call, a chat over coffee or even a good old fashioned letter.Make an exercise date with a neighbor. Take a brief stroll • around the neighborhood. Even 15 minutes of exercise and the outdoors is enough to release endorphins, or the “feel good” chemicals.Seeing as how we all really are that busy, plan a girl’s night • out, way in advance. Pick a date a month ahead to get together for something as simple as dinner (or try the comedy club for a few extra laughs). Plop the date on the calendar and treat it just as important as any other appoint-ment you might make.Let the dishes sit in the sink for one night. Instead, fill the • tub, light a candle, make some tea and catch up on those magazines you’ve been dying to read.Get out and take yourself on a date. It might sound lonely • at first, but trust me; you’ve probably been missing yourself. Remember her? She might like to go see a movie or hit the theater. Go out to dinner and spend as long as you’d like enjoy-ing your food. Don’t forget to dress your best! You deserve it.

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By Cheryl Conard Haight, PT“The aim is a person who is organized to move with minimum

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Try it. Stand with your back against a wall. Bring your stomach in, pull your shoulders back and tuck your chin by pulling your neck back. Now walk away from the wall, maintaining this posture. Are you comfortable? Relaxed? Probably not.

A more functional definition of good posture is one that allows you to move most easily and effortlessly in any direction. It’s not about symmetry or appearance. It’s not about being static or stable. It’s not about adhering to someone else’s preconceived idea about how you should look. It’s about increasing your balance, your ability to move off of your base, and increasing the sense of ease in your body.

What is really happening with “bad posture?” Think of someone with a forward head (where the head sticks out in front of the body). This posture could be the body’s attempt to take pressure off the nerves in the neck, to give them more slack. If you have a forward head posture and try to exert effort to correct it, you will more than likely initiate or increase neck pain. But if you take care of the reason this posture exists, it will self-correct, spontaneously.

In the same way, a lateral (sideways) shift in a person with low back pain is there for a reason. Again, more slack is needed around the irritated or inflamed nerves, so the body naturally shifts into a position where the pressure (or pull) is lessened. If you try to force a correction into a symmetrical stance you may further irritate the nerves and hinder the healing process. Instead, if you allow the body to move instinctively and effortlessly, removing the irritating force from the nerves, your posture will self-correct, spontaneously.

To complicate matters, it’s possible that some bad postural habits have their seeds in childhood, brought about by many and various issues including but certainly not limited to defending against being shamed or punished, and can result in opposing muscular tension. (Imagine how you would hold yourself if you feared getting smacked in the back of the head.) These unnoticed habits can dete-riorate further in later life because of disease, injury, stress or not varying one’s typical movement patterns.

The point is that attempting to maintain a continuous muscle contraction to counteract another continuous muscle contraction is doomed to fail; the minute your mind wanders, the “holding” stops. Awareness of the original holding pattern and gentle move-ment into a new, more efficient pattern can make a lasting, comfort-able change.

Bottom line: If it takes excessive thought, effort or muscu-lar contraction and takes you farther from a position of comfort, balance and ease, it’s not good posture. No matter how it looks.

As Moshe Feldenkrais said, “Through awareness we can learn to move with astonishing lightness and freedom — at almost any age— and thereby improve our living circumstances, not only phys-ically…but emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.”

Sounds good to me.

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By Christine Riemer“Thumbs up” movie critic Roger

Ebert lost his lower jaw, along with his ability to eat, drink or speak. Formerly with fellow movie critic Gene Siskel (who lost his life to a brain tumor in 1999), Ebert endured a number of surgeries, first to remove his malig-nant thyroid in 2002, then his parotid (salivary) glands in 2003, and his jaw in 2006. Complications led to a tracheotomy. (Ebert continues to write film reviews and communicates via text-to-speech software.)

RelevanceEbert’s story is relevant to a story

in the January 2011 issue of “Epide-miology” regarding parotid (salivary) gland tumors. A group at Hebrew University in Jerusalem has reported a “sharp increase in the incidence of parotid gland tumors in Israel over the last 30 years.” Researchers found these tumors have quadrupled since 1970, with the steepest increase after 2001.

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The parotid gland is a type of salivary gland — the one that is closest to the cheek, next to where most people hold their phones. Interestingly, the Israeli study shows no similar increases of tumors in the other major types of salivary gland, the glands farther away from the phone. In another test, the parotid gland adjacent to a cell phone had higher rates of saliva secretion than did the parotid gland on the other side of the face.

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The shoe should be wide enough for • your toes and foot. If you are able to, remove the insole and stand on it to see if your toes spill over the edge. Your toebox should be spacious enough to allow toes the room to work individually. If your toes need more invigoration, try wearing toe-socks.You should be able to feel the • ground. Heavy cushioning in the heel prevents the necessary feedback that your brain expects when your foot hits the ground. If sensations are dulled because of cushioning, you will subconsciously strike the ground harder—increasing both the trans-mission of shock up into in the knee as well as your risk for developing osteoarthritis.The shoe should have minimal arch • support. Muscles, ligaments and bones support arches in our feet. When continuously wearing rigid arches, the normal spreading and flattening of the feet during walking is inhibited and the muscles that support the arch begin to weaken. The inhibition of natural foot motion creates tension in the calf and thigh.The heel should be neutral. A small • heel contributes to tightness and restricted mobility in the calves and hamstrings. Negative heels are not recommended.Footwear must be able to stay on • your feet with a minimal amount of effort. Slide-on sandals or flip-flops cause gripping and lifting of toes in order to remain secure on the foot. This action can contribute to a host of toe problems later on. Instead, choose a version with a secure heel strap.

If you have become used to wearing rigid shoes with very supportive arches, it

is best to not jump right into wearing flex-ible, minimalist or barefoot-inspired shoes for lengthy periods of time. Start small and increase wearing time while walking and exploring the movement of your feet in 5-minute increments. A tennis ball can help invigorate the bottoms of your feet.

When first making this transition, you might experience soreness in your legs and feet as muscles that have not been active — likely, since childhood — start to awaken. Do not push yourself too fast and hard as an injury may result. Also, it is important to consider the terrain you will be walking or running on. Unpaved trails and grassy areas are much healthier than the less shock-absorbent cement sidewalk or paved road.

Feet are the foundation for our physical structure. It is important to keep our feet as healthy and flexible as possible to keep movement systems intact and prevent wear and tear in other areas of the body. For the

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We prefer the word blemish. We all have our moments. For some of us our blemishes come early in life. As if middle and high school weren’t hard enough. But seemingly just as common,

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benefits of wind turbinesArguably the greatest benefit of wind

turbines is their environmental impact. Once the turbine has been constructed, its environmental impact is minimal. Wind turbines produce zero emissions, meaning there will be no CO2, sulfur, particulates, or nitrogen oxide entering the atmosphere from wind turbines. And because envi-ronmental conditions have been linked to a host of medical maladies, it’s safe to say wind turbines could help improve human health.

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who agree to lease their land to wind devel-opers. While the amount a homeowner can earn depends on the size of the wind turbine and how productive it is, projects in Minnesota and Iowa saw landowners earn between 2 and 4 percent of the turbine’s annual gross revenue. For a turbine that earns $200,000 per year in gross revenue, that’s an annual payment of $2,000 to land-owners, a hefty windfall for homeowners, particularly in today’s economy.

Reduced energy loss is another potential benefit of wind turbines. Energy is often lost via transfer through energy lines, with some estimates suggesting as much as 50 percent of all total energy is being lost to energy line transfers. Locally produced power, however, is much more efficient.

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One of the more widely cited disadvan-tages to wind turbines is the noise they create. Large-scale wind turbines, at the peak of their production, can be very noisy. However, today’s turbines are much less noisy than those of yesteryear, often being

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The cost of wind turbines is commonly considered the greatest disadvantage. This isn’t a great concern for homeowners, as most wind turbines are owned by investors who then lease lands once the turbine has been built. However, the tenuous nature of the economy has led many investors to more closely examine where their money is going, and some investors might question if wind turbines are the best way to invest their money.

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RTO (www.radiotherapyonline.net) launched online September 2010 and is therapy for both the broadcasters and listeners. Radio broadcasters Todd Michaels and Lisa K. eagerly unite with a common passion as they love to be on the air. They emphasize a different type of radio with a positive, interactive opportunity for the listeners. They pride themselves in relax-ing the broadcasting formalities, letting the passion flow, and having fun along the way. They pick topics of interest to themselves

and the listeners without worrying about a corporate structure. A few radio stations have recently come onboard to benefit from the positive environment and format. “It’s not just a radio program but a destination for listeners to go to interact with each other. There are radio shows within the radio show and we are about to launch 24-hour radio streaming.” Along with the podcasts, RTO TV is popular and the RTO blog is under construction.What’s your mission or vision?

RTO’s mission is to present fun, interac-tive, positive podcasts in a humorous way, provide therapy for broadcasters and listen-ers, and “spread the passion” for life. Every-one has a passion, and RTO brings a variety to the listeners to capture what speaks to them. Todd launched the program in 2010 by reaching out to his network, which eagerly jumped at the opportunity to assist.

“I’m a true believer that everything happens for a reason, and I now know why I was meant to meet everyone involved.” The vision for the future is not to get a bunch of radio stations, but to connect interested radio stations to RTO to increase the inter-action among people.Who is your target market or your key listener?

It’s not a specific demographic. Everyone has a passion, so it speaks to everyone with a passion. “There’s a lot more that draws us all together than pulls us apart.” RTO is actively accumulating feedback from the listeners from their podcasts, web site (www.radiotherapyonline.net), and through social media (Like: Radio TherapyOnline on Face-book.) Todd and Lisa K. passionately want people to bring forth their ideas through Facebook and to respond to discussions. The goal is interaction among the people.

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“A sense of community, networking, and connections are being made every day because of this process. It’s quite amazing.”Who are the contributors who make this all happen?

The contributors all volunteer. It’s a collec-tion of amazing people, each with a unique style and passion, coming together nicely. “I could tell stories about these people all day long, and not get tired of it. I don’t know what happened in the universe to make this all happen, but there’s a higher power there somewhere.”

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“First and foremost, I am repeat-edly surprised at the contribu-tors’ dedication and the content. Secondly, how nicely our audience is growing with just a website and social media. We have listeners in various parts of the world.” Is syndication appropriate for RTO?“We’ve had outside parties indicate their interest in syndicating us, which would allow us to reach out

to stations on a much larger scale, rather than just one on one. We’d be sent out to stations through satellite, online and all this wonderful stuff. The problem is financially we are not there yet. It would be great for us, but financially we’re just not ready to make that jump. Our final goals are not to be syndicated or to be on a ton of radio stations. Our goal is to use the radio stations to bring people to our hub, to be interactive with Radio Therapy Online, and the RTO contributors. How can people tune in?

Proceed to www.radiotherapyonline.net and click “Listen Now” to hear the current and archived programs. Other media avail-able through the site are RTO TV, RTO Radio and the Jazz program. 24 hour radio-streaming is coming soon. Just click around and share with others to “spread the passion.”

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Did you know that all over the country March is recog-nized as Women’s History month? Are you interested in learning some fascinating history about women and hormone use? I would like to express my gratitude for

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Barbara Seaman helped to challenge the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies by exposing their drive for profit at the expense of women. Barbara was one of the first people to point out that post-menopausal hormone therapy could be dangerous and that the pharmaceutical manufacturers pushed aside negative findings about estrogen use to increase their profit margins. As time goes on we are certainly seeing that synthetic hormone therapy indeed has increased risks for the women who take it.

Early in her career she wrote the ground breaking investigative book, “The Doctor’s Case Against the Pill,” which was published in 1969 and became the basis for a U.S. Senate Hearing in 1970. Several young feminists repeatedly disrupted the hearing, demanding to know why patients were not testifying and why there was no pill for men. These demonstrations, widely covered by the international press, were looked upon as the “Boston Tea Party” of the women’s health movement. As a result of Seaman’s book and the brouhaha that followed, a warning to patients was placed on oral contraceptives, the first on any prescription drug. Interestingly, the American Medical Association (AMA) fought giving specific warning information to patients and the then president of the AMA complained that giving such information would interfere with the doctor-patient relationship and possibly could lead to malpractice suits. I am most grateful for Barbara and these young feminists who were courageous enough to stand up to fight for what many of us today take for granted – prescription medications with package inserts that warn of possible risks and

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Seaman was a columnist and contributing editor at “Bride’s” Magazine, “Ladies’ Home Journal,” “Family Circle” and “Ms. Magazine.” She also contributed to the “New York Times,” “Washington Post,” “Newsday” and others. Seaman stated “I didn’t start out to be a muckraker. My goal was simply to try to give women plain facts that would help them to make their own decisions, so they wouldn’t have to rely on authority figures.” In doing so, she focused world attention on sexism in healthcare and revolutionized the women’s health research and reporting. Seaman died on Feb. 27, 2008, of lung cancer.

If you would like to learn more about hormone safety and treatment options, please consider attending one of the popular introductory educational seminars (offered three times each month) at Wise Woman Wellness in De Pere. If you are not feeling your best please seek appropriate answers and proper guidance for management of your hormone related symptoms and individual needs. Choose a knowledgeable provider who specializes in midlife care for women and is certified through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) if possible. You may find a provider in your area listed online at www.menopause.org/referralservice.aspx or contact NAMS at 440.442.7550.

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By Lani HernerIn my practice, eating plant-based,

nutrient-dense foods is a key factor in staying healthy. I also suggest this way of eating to all of my clients. When we look at the USDA food pyramid, on the surface it seems healthy with a lot of fruits and vegetables choices on the chart, but as we begin to investigate the pyramid, it becomes a different story.

As far back as 1917, when the USDA released its first of many dietary recommendations and launched the food-group format, it ignored research that Americans were eating too much, especially too much fat and sugar, because food manufacturers wanted to encourage the public to eat more. It wasn’t until the 1970s when government officials began speaking out about the connections of overeating – espe-cially fats, sugar, salt, and cholesterol – and chronic disease that the USDA began advis-ing people to restrict these foods in their diets with the Dietary Goals of 1977. However, it had resistance from the sugar, dairy and meat industries.

usda food pyramidLet’s take a look at the USDA food pyramid. Does

the USDA really have our best interest at heart? Are they really protecting us? Let’s take a look at the two charts, the USDA food pyramid and the pyramid that I use when working with my clients.

The USDA created a pyramid in hierarchical form to indicate the importance and to recommend quantity of each food group. The broad foundation is carbohydrates, including but not limited to bread, cereal, rice and pasta. Next up is a slightly narrower band of fruits and vegetables, then a smaller layer of protein-rich foods, including meat and dairy. The very top has a small section of fats, oils and sweets. Does anyone find this odd? Anything you might question or agree

with? Even experts who have put this chart together knew that there were problems with the pyramid.

On a positive note, there have been some positive changes within the guidelines. For instance, it does

encourage people to eat fewer calories, get more phys-ical exercise and make sensible food choices. It also has a notable improvement in the acknowledge-ment of the health benefit of vegetables, fruits and grains. The guidelines also distinguish between healthy and unhealthy fats. There are also the improvements of cutting back on sugar.

One concern that I have with the chart is the amount of dairy that the USDA recommends on

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There is a lot of information written about the pyramid and if you want to learn more about the differences between the USDA and the Integrative Nutrition Pyramid that I advocate in my practice, you can contact my office and schedule a six-month program. This is a new year and what a great way to begin the year but with resolu-tions to work on becoming a better and healthier you.

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The Animal Communication class teaches you how to • communicate with animals in person, at a distance and those that have passed.The Chakra workshop delves into the energy that is you and • allows you to discover the Chakras in a whole new way.Learn the tools to manifest the life you want in the Manifes-• tation and Beliefs class, so you can avoid mani-frustration.Further your understanding of the Universe with The Holo-• gram that is You workshop and discover how you, your mind, intuition, soul and life are holographic in nature.They also teach Usui Reiki, the traditional Reiki healing • method developed by Dr. Usui.

“We want you to learn and develop your innate abilities, so that you can take control of your life and create the life of your dreams,” Bob adds. “We are dedicated to the unique expression of life’s energy and want you to discover that within your own being.”

Druidic Gems originally began with gemstone jewelry and has expanded to include common and rare gemstones, crystals, rocks

and minerals. A selection of books, Hemi-Sync CDs and other resources will aid you on your life’s journey. “We love watching people grow into who they are meant to be,” Lisa adds.

Druidic Gems and Your Soul’s Journey is located in Fond du Lac. Learn more about what they offer via the Web at www.your-souls-journey.com or www.druidicgems.com, or call them at 920.924.0802.

“We want you to learn and develop your innate abilities, so that you can take control of your life and create the life of your dreams.”


By Shelley Riutta

“Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” – Mother Teresa

We all want to feel more joy in our lives. It can be confus-ing and frustrating when you aren’t experiencing the joy you know you could be feeling. You can say to yourself, “I want to feel better, I want to feel joy, but I don’t know how to get to it.”

The following false beliefs could be preventing you from experiencing a higher level of joy in your life each and every day:

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1 I can’t be joyful if everything in my life is not how I want it right now.

This is false. You can be joyful any moment that you choose to be. A phrase that can help with this is, “I don’t have the job I really want, but I can be happy now.”

Practice cultivating the capacity to feel the joy that is available to you right now: looking out the window at a beautiful tree, feeling the love in your heart for someone you love, feeling the love from your spiritual connection that is ever present, feeling gratitude for what you do have.

2 I can’t be joyful if someone around me is in a bad mood.

Start to get that your joy is dependent on what you are focusing on internally. It is totally in your hands no one else’s. This shifts you from a victim into true empowerment. Treat keeping your joy level high, no matter what state anyone around you is in, like a practice. The more you do it the better you will get at it!

3 I can’t be joyful if something bad is happening in my life.

“I can’t be joyful because: I am sick, someone I love is sick, my husband lost his job, I am getting divorced, I lost someone close to me.” Again, this is a limiting belief. See if you can open up to the moments of joy that are available in the midst of challenge.

The more you do this the easier the challenge will be for you. You will finally get that your joy is not connected to external circum-stances and that it is inherently inside of you, available each and every moment--and you can reconnect with it at any time.

4 I can’t be joyful because I don’t know how to be.

Many people are so disconnected from their joy that they can forget how it feels to be joyful. The wonderful thing about this is your authentic self, which has aspects of your inner child, knows exactly how to be joyful. It is very clear about this. There is no confusion on this level.

The confusion comes in when your conditioned self blocks the joy of your authentic self with messages like “Don’t do that, you will look stupid,” or “You need to be serious and responsible”, “All heck will break loose if you let go and be joyful” or “I’m afraid of what others will think.”

These are the messages that need to be healed and released to let the natural joy of your authentic self fully express itself.

Shelley Riutta MSE, LPC, is a holistic psychotherapist in private practice specializing in transformational individual counseling, presentations, groups and workshops. For more information and to get her free workbook “What Do You REALLY Want: Finding Purpose and Passion in Your Life,” visit www.Radi-antLifeCounseling.com. You can also reach her at 1.877.346.1167.

“Many people are so disconnected from their joy that they can forget how it feels to be joyful.”


By Joan M. Ek

We’ve all heard the adage “March comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb.” The month is a time of transition, and in the northern hemisphere, it is one between winter and spring, cold and warm,

internal and external focus. It is a time for refreshing ourselves as well as our environments. It is a time of shifting energy. There is a natural uplifting of energy and mood as we are exposed to the lengthening and warming of the days. It is a time for shedding weight and old beliefs. It is a time of becoming more active. Life begins to spring forth from every cell of your body and from the earth. Motivation seems to be much more easily accessed than the prior month or two. You know what’s ahead is going to be differ-ent as your focus and energy naturally move to new possibilities.

You breathe in fresh air, and experience a freshness returning to your life, perspective and purpose.

As human beings, when we follow nature’s cues and flow with them, life seems to flow effortlessly. We’ve all experienced that. Effective people continually question themselves and others, do not make assumptions or jump to conclusions, and make adjust-ments based on “what is” in the moment. They approach their so-called problems as an opportunity to learn, grow, cooperate and get to a higher level of understanding.

In EVERY moment of your life you’re in a state of transition, which is why it’s important to remain open to viewing things as they truly are at this moment. Truth consists of the seen, the unseen and everything in between.

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to Stanford University graduates, eloquently stated, “You can’t connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backward. You have to trust that the dots will connect in your future. Believing the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart even when it leads you off the well-worn path and THAT will make all the difference.” (The entire Commencement Address is available on you tube at the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc).

All learning, moving and acting consists of a simple movement of energy. As a life coach, I work to shift energy on a mental/emotional level by challenging limited thoughts and beliefs. As a Reiki master, I function as an open conduit for Universal Life Force Energy to flow to an individual, allowing the person to realign with their Highest Self. As a yoga teacher, my function is to work assist in the movement of energy on a physical level. None of these statements is entirely true, however, because of the fact that each “system” (mental/emotional, physical and spiri-tual) doesn’t function independently. As energy shifts, it cannot change on one level without impacting the others, whether we are conscious of that fact or not.

One of the biggest challenges (and therefore opportunities) people have is to see themselves as personally responsible for everything in their life. Believing that your past is responsible for your future, your genetics predisposes you to an inevitable fate, and that the Universe can’t be trusted, is seriously flawed think-ing. It is said that the longest journey that a man must take is the 18 inches between his head to his heart. If so, it’s important to start moving out of one’s head and into one’s heart. It’s time to let go of control, limiting beliefs and go with the flow!

Trust that what’s for the greatest good of all is to serve your highest purpose. All those great, quirky things that make you uniquely you (and interesting, by the way) are exactly what is needed to accomplish your task…that and “a little help from your friends.” In this moment you can stop limiting your possibilities, admit the truth to yourself and allow your light to shine.

Once you shift into living your life on purpose, you are able to see that your needs will easily be met if you simply shift the

way you’re being to your highest being and continually function on that level. It becomes your practice. What you practice is what you come to be.

As you transition into living your highest purpose, you allow yourself to be used as an instrument of change for the greatest good. Shine a light for another person.

As Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Joan M. Ek, owner of Life Spectrums, LLC, is a professionally-trained life coach, Reiki master teacher in the Usui/Tibetan and Karuna™ methods, and a certified yoga teacher. With nearly 25 years in the field of health care, she is passionate about the mind/body/spirit connection. She works to help empower individuals to reach their innate potential through life coaching, Reiki therapy and teaching, and facilitates seminars and workshops on topics relating to quality of life. She also provides resource and referral services to clients. Contact her via phone at 920.733.9793 or on the Web at www.lifespectrums.net.

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By Stacy Parish It was Herbert Otto who once said, “Change

and growth take place when a person risks herself and dares to experiment with her own life.” This statement sums up beautifully how many people’s lives change once they begin practicing the Nia Technique.

Today, both men and women are under enormous pressure to concern themselves more with how they look than with how they feel. More and more women and girls are at war with their bodies. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, “In the United States, as many as 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. Millions more are struggling with binge eating disorder.” We live in a culture that repeatedly tells people they’ll never quite measure up; they’ll never quite “get there.” Perfection is an impossible standard to reach, and as the years pass, the “younger is better” beauty standards set by the media become impossible to reach.

Over the years Americans have been

taught that physical activity is a punish-ment for “bad behavior.” If we have behaved “badly” (Read: ate something deemed “bad” by the fitness industry…i.e., cookies, cake, junk food, fried food), then we need to be punished. And the punishment? “Killer X Training,” “Body Combat” and “Insanity,” which are all names for current exercise programs. When it comes to wellness, these are not words that most medical profes-sionals today would recommend. The tired expressions of “Feel the Burn” and “No Pain, No Gain” are not only passé, they just don’t work.

Research has been piling up over the last decade supporting what our grandparents knew all along: 1) Moderation in all things keeps you fit and healthy. 2) To be happy, practice and live what you’re passionate about.

Enter the Nia technique. In 1983, then married couple Debbie and Carlos Rosas stumbled onto something amazing while riding the wave of the “No Pain, No Gain” aerobic dance craze of the 80s. While running

a high-powered gym in Los Angeles called The Bod Squad, and running hundreds of classes a week, they were continually losing teachers to injuries. All of the high-impact aerobics being done were taking a toll on the joints of those participating in the classes, both teachers and students alike. All of the jarring, twisting and pounding was actually counter-productive to well-ness. What Carlos and Debbie did next revolutionized the fitness industry and began to change lives immediately. They removed their shoes, and began moving

in an entirely non-impact way. Hence, Non Impact Aerobics, or NIA, was born.

In Nia classes, students are encouraged to move intuitively to music. Classes creatively encourage personalization and free expres-sion, and are open to everyone, from stiff beginners to highly-fit athletes. Nia is so kind to the joints it is usually done barefoot. Addi-tionally, most people are relieved to discover that with only 52 basic moves, and simple choreography, there is no learning curve with Nia.

Nia also incorporates visualization, sound-ing and emotional connection. So much more than simply a workout, Nia allows you to heal yourself — body, mind and spirit. It’s a fusion-fitness practice that combines the expressiveness of the dance arts, the wisdom of the healing arts, and the precision of the martial arts, in a fun and playful way. It’s done to wonderfully diverse music, and is adaptable to everybody. (Read: Recovering perfectionists welcome!) It’s dancing. It’s posing. It’s punching and kicking ... and it’s playing. Most of all, Nia is a physical celebra-tion of the body through which you can heal in all four realms: mental, emotional, physi-cal and spiritual. It’s empowering. It’s joyful. And you can check your responsibilities at the door.

Come and experiment with your own life. Take a risk...and dance!

Stacy Parish is a Certified Nia Blue Belt Instructor, Active Older Adult educator and broadcast professional from Neenah. Born and raised in Menomonee Falls, she earned her B.S. in art education from Mankato State in 1992. For more information on Nia classes with Stacy, email [email protected] or call 920.251-8341. For more information about The Nia Technique, please log onto www.nianow.com.

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By Tony Bednarowski As we age from our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond, one thing never

changes: our nutritional concerns with respect to our overall health and wellbeing.

In honor of March being National Nutrition Month, here are some of the top concerns people of all ages have, as well as strategies to help keep you living happy and healthy long into your golden years.

Fiber Many people complain of irregularity and constipation. Lack of

dietary fiber is the biggest culprit here, no matter what the age but especially in respect to Baby Boomers and beyond. It can be a chal-lenge to get even the minimum recommended intake of 25 to 35 grams every day.

Before you run out to buy a fiber supplement, look for foods that are naturally fiber rich and give you the biggest bang for your fiber buck. Try fiber-rich cereals like Fiber One, All Bran Flakes or Grape Nuts. When eaten on their own or mixed with other cereal favor-ites, you could get up to 50 percent of your fiber needs in a single serving.

Fiber One makes some very tasty bars with nearly 50 percent of your fiber needs in a single serving. Plus, the calories are quite modest. In addition to fruits and veggies, look for fiber-fortified foods, includ-ing yogurt. You can really boost your fiber intake without expanding your waistline. But do it gradually, adding a few grams extra each day, to allow your digestive track to adjust.

protein Protein needs increase over the age of 40. Although extremely

important at all ages for many reasons, one reason is that protein is our body’s building block for muscle tissue, growth, maintenance, enzyme production, hormone production and DNA production. The other reason protein is so important is that it has a thermogenic effect on your body while processing and breaking down, thus increasing your metabolic rate.

Always select lean cuts of meat, and opt for fish and skinless poultry more often. Try vegetable proteins, like lentils, chick peas and black beans, or purchase prepared soy-based products resembling chicken

or beef. Don’t forget about nuts. Almonds and walnuts are great addi-tives to salad, legumes, or soy sources of protein, which are all excel-lent sources of complete protein. Tofu is a favorite for many. When a variety of these are eaten regularly, it’s not necessary to combine these for a complete protein source.

Dairy can do double duty for protein and calcium. Make sure you choose non-fat or low-fat dairy, to minimize artery-clogging fats. Eggs are nature’s most easily digestible protein. The higher priced reduced-cholesterol eggs might be worth the cost to you, or look for egg substitutes, which are egg whites only.

Calcium To offset bone loss, especially in woman age 30 and above, main-

taining calcium intake is key. While estrogen and exercise both help maintain dense bones, after menopause there is typically a big drop in bone density. Try aiming for three servings or about 1,000 mg a day of calcium-rich dairy foods. After menopause this should be raised to the 1,200mg to 1,500mg range. Not a dairy consumer? Soy based products are calcium fortified as well. Dark green vegetables like broccoli, spinach, arugula and kale provide a very well absorbed source of calcium.

Cholesterol/FatsReducing your intake of saturated fats is a must. The majority of

these are the fats found in animal sources. Low- and non-fat dairy are a plus. Heart-healthy fats should be used for cooking. Olive, safflower and flaxseed oils are great choices but monitor carefully to minimize extra calories. Looking for Omega 3 fats? Flaxseed and

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walnut oils are great heart-healthy oils. Keep in mind, however, that heart-healthy oils have the same caloric content as their artery clog-ging counterparts.

saltCutting down your salt intake can

help lower blood pressure for many people. First, lose the salt shaker. Next reduce the amount of processed, boxed and canned foods you eat as they are full of sodium. Try using low-sodium condiments and sauces. Aim for less than 2,500 mg of salt (sodium) per/day. Many people consume upwards of 5,000 mg daily. A little attention to this can really lower your salt intake and contrib-ute to better heart health.

antioxidantsWe hear so much about these from cancer

prevention and heart health to anti-aging. I would discourage taking supplements to get antioxidants, as simple as it may seem. A synthetic compound won’t provide all the nutrients you will get from food, just some of them.

Finally, make sure your meals are

colorful. Pigments in fruits and vegetables are chocked full of antioxi-dants, not to mention all the vitamins and minerals they have to offer. A variety of colors in your diet will provide a full spectrum of nature’s antioxidant protection. Try avoiding canned products and instead

look for fresh or frozen. Seasonal prod-ucts are most nutritious and economi-cal. Look for locally-grown products when possible.

What about supplements? The best choice here is a single, multivitamin/mineral supplement. This should contain the RDI (recommended daily intake) of all vitamins and minerals.

There you have it. Just a few tweaks to your daily diet can make a big impact on your overall health.

Tony Bednarowski is co-owner/publisher of Nature’s Pathways and founder, developer and

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By Bob ReberThe one inevitable thing in life is change. Change is happening all

around us, all the time. All of us have changed from the children we were into the people we are now; even the trees are changing with the coming of spring. The changes that we’ve seen over the past several years have brought about sweeping changes, not only in our economic reality, but in how we look at our lives, our place on this planet and in our families as well.

We can allow these changes to provoke fear and uncertainty within us, or we can allow them to bring us into a new state of thinking and understanding; a state of existence where we can fully appreciate the interconnectedness we have with all other living things.

Fears arise out of our perceived expectations of things that have yet to come into existence. In other words, FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real. Isn’t it funny how we can never fear what has been in our past or what is happening today, yet we construct all kinds of scenarios around what is to come tomorrow and then fear what we think may come. The change may be real, but the fears of what will come from the changes are solely in our minds; until we focus on them so intently that we bring them into our reality. Concentrating our thoughts on the things we fear will only serve to manifest our fears into our lives.

I’ve seen many of these fears as I’ve encountered changes in my own life. Some of them have been milder than others. When my wife Lisa’s twin sister contacted us four years ago and was leaving her husband, I didn’t expect the changes their relationship would bring into my life. Lori and I are a lot alike, which antagonizes change for both of us. Thankfully, her stay was short lived at that time.

However, with the recent economic changes, Lori and her husband have once again joined our household; which has brought another wave of changes, on top of those affecting our lives.

For several months Lisa has been quite ill and even spent some time in the hospital right after the first of the year. With looming medical bills, dwindling resources after losing my day job and picking up the slack at home, the changes they are bringing by moving in with us are mostly welcome ones. So, instead of turning my attention to all the fear-filled scenarios, I’ve turned my attention to the small bless-ings and trusting that solutions will present themselves; along with a sense of humor.

Ask most any man if he ever had a fantasy of being with twins, and he’ll most likely say yes. Well, let me tell you, the reality is not at all like the fantasy. When you are being given instruction in stereo, you’ll understand what I mean; and after they say the words in unison there is always the laughter in stereo that lingers. The biggest thing to always remember is to not take any of life so seriously.

Sure, there is the old expression that there is safety in numbers,

however, sheer numbers can’t take away the thoughts that lead to fueling our fears. It is the nature of our human mind when we don’t consciously watch the thoughts we are thinking.

Our thoughts are very important and revealing. The emotions we feel stem from our thoughts and fear is just another one of our emotions. Consciously paying attention to your thoughts is critical not only for manifesting the changes you want in life, but it’s impera-tive when events are changing in your life. Without casting your awareness on your thoughts, there is no way to know what your mind is paying attention to.

Ever have those days when you feel drained and worn down? Well, those are the days that you never paid attention to your thoughts. Your awareness was outside of yourself and your emotions got the best of you. That’s how it is with the fears that change provokes in our lives. We are so concentrated on managing the events that are causing the change that we aren’t aware of our thoughts; then our mind wanders into the fears of tomorrow.

The changes of our modern time are creating changes in our fundamental ideas on how we live our lives. For my family that means coming together to allow for us so that we can create a new reality amidst the changes that are happening. This has brought with it a new understanding of unity as well.

What is interesting about unity is that we can never define what unity is. Ironically, the very act of defining it means that you are not a part of it; you have to define unity from a point of view of duality. It is from duality, or separateness that we have built our society, that is now undergoing tremendous change. Our focus on the individual and their individuality (indivi-duality) has perpetuated our sense of separate-ness, and kept us from recognizing our connection to each other.

We perpetuate our separateness not only through our thoughts, our striving to express our indiv-duality, but also through the judg-ments we place upon the differences between us. When we place our own beliefs, thoughts and desires above those of another, we perpetuate that duality and separateness. Yet, this separateness itself is changing and as it does it is creating its share of fears. Just look at all the doomsday prophecies about 2012 if you don’t believe that fear is rampant in our thinking.

Let go of the fear and know that we are all connected. Lose the fear of being lost in the unity and let go of your indivi-duality. Become consciously aware of your thoughts and come together with others in unity to create changes amidst the changes of our time.

Bob and Lisa Reber own Druidic Gems and Your Soul’s Journey in Fond du Lac. For more information, call 920.924.0802.

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communityCalendaRMarch 1 & 8 • 6-9 p.m.Reiki I Class

Learn to do Reiki on yourself and others. Of-fered at The Peace & Wellness Center, 681 Baeten Road, Green Bay. Fee: $150; includes both evenings and all materials. Contact Patricia at [email protected] for more information or to register.

Saturday, March 5 • 10:30 a.m.FREE Intro to Nia Workshop

Do you look forward to working out? Do you enjoy exercising? If not, begin to learn how, through Nia, the “Love Your Body” workout. You’ll experience the expressiveness of dance, the power and explosiveness of martial arts, and the wisdom of the healing arts (including yoga). This combination creates a synergy that no isolated technique can match. The classes creatively encourage personalization and free expression and are open to everyone. Nia is kind to the joints, and usually done barefoot. Nia is like chocolate. You can’t describe it...You have to taste it!

This 90-minute presentation is being facilitated by Certified Blue Belt Nia Instructor Stacy Parish, and is being held at Valley Social Dance, 167½ Main St., Menasha. The class will include a brief history of Nia, the fundamentals behind the movements, as well as a 60-minute movement segment. To register for this FREE event, please call Stacy Parish at 920.251.8341, or email [email protected]. For more information on the Nia Technique, please log onto www.nianow.com.

Saturday, March 5 • 6-9 p.m. Harmony Wellness Open House

Come meet our staff during downtown Osh-kosh’s Gallery Walk. Harmony offers on-going classes, for more information visit: www.har-monywellness.net. Replenish the body…relax the mind…nurture the soul. Harmony Wellness is located at 456 N. Main St., Oshkosh.

Monday, March 14 • 9 a.m.FREE Intro to Nia Workshop

This hour-long presentation is being facilitated by Certified Blue Belt Nia Instructor Stacy Par-ish, and is being held at Valley Social Dance, 167½ Main St., Menasha. The class will include a brief history of Nia, the fundamentals behind the movements, as well as a 30-minute move-ment segment. To register for this FREE event, please call Stacy Parish at 920.251.8341, or email [email protected]. For more informa-tion on the Nia Technique, please log onto www.nianow.com. Through movement we find health! Come and move your body…with plea-sure…with joy…with NIA!

March 14 • 6-7 p.m.Meditation

Beginners meditation and guided meditation for healing. Offered at The Peace & Wellness Center, 681 Baeten Road, Green Bay. Contact Patricia at [email protected] for more informa-tion. Donation.

Wednesday, March 16 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.Transformation through Intention

Spring is a powerful time for personal trans-formation…

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Explore your potential in this insightful work-shop facilitated by certified credentialed and caring staff: Jennifer Dutch, RYT & Kari Usel-man, PhD. Held at Harmony Wellness Center, 456 N. Main St., Oshkosh. Register today to reserve your space! Cost: $25 Registration/ques-tions contact: [email protected].

March 21 • 6:30 p.m. Reiki Share

All Reiki practitioners are welcome to attend. Practitioners partner up and take turns doing Reiki with one another. Offered at The Peace & Wellness Center, 681 Baeten Road, Green Bay. Contact Patricia at [email protected] for more information.

March 24 • 6:30 p.m.Introduction to Reiki

Learn about what Reiki is, how it works and its benefits. Offered at The Peace & Wellness Cen-ter, 681 Baeten Road, Green Bay. Free but must RSVP at [email protected] or 920.819.3774.

March 26 • 2 p.m.Past Life Regression

Past lives affect us in infinite ways. We can have a “bleed through” behavior or pattern from a past life. There may be people in our lives now that we have had relationships with in a prior life and have karmic ties. During the Group Past Life Regression class, we will briefly discuss past lives and how they can affect us in this lifetime. Then we will do an experiential segment where everyone can journey to a past life like a de-tective and gather information that is helpful for you in your life now. Afterwards we will discuss what was learned during the past life regression. Read about a client’s experience: www.tinyurl.com/past-life-regression. $45/person at the door; $40 before March 23. To purchase tickets: http://tinyurl.com/PLRclass or email [email protected] or call 920.819.3774.

Fridays (beginning March 27) • 10:30-11 a.m.Multicultural Kids

Free fun activities for small children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by a parent. Each week, internationally themed hands-on events will focus on a variety of positive cultural ex-periences such as stories, art projects, music, and play. Held at A Better Footprint, 1228 Main St., Green Bay (parking in rear). More informa-tion at abetterfootprint.org/events or by calling 920.569.6332.

April 5 & 12 • 6 p.m. Reiki II Class

Everything you need to know and do Reiki at the 2nd level. Fee: $175 includes all materi-als and both evenings. Offered at The Peace & Wellness Center, 681 Baeten Road, Green Bay. Contact Patricia at [email protected] for more information or to register.

Saturday, April 9 • 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.ZEN Professional Woman Workshop – Per-sonal Approach to Peace, Happiness and Productivity

Redefine your work day: ZEN wake up, ZEN family and self off am/pm, ZEN commute am/pm, ZEN work day, and peaceful ZEN sleep. The ZEN work day: setting intentions, ground-ing self, resolving conflicts, ZEN lunch, pro-ductivity, self love, and more. Jennifer Culver, Certified Professional Coach, is facilitating the workshop at Retirement Income Designs, 315 S. Cambridge St., Wautoma, WI. Fee $60. RSVP by April 1 to 920.570.1704 or [email protected]. More information: http://jentleworld.com/workshops-events/.

Sunday, April 10 • Noon – 4 p.m.Introduction to Astrology

A class for those interested in exploring Astrol-ogy beyond newspaper horoscopes or Sun Sign books. The details in a birth chart can reveal what is unique about you. Cost: $44 Call to re-serve your seat. 192 Main St. Gallery, Menasha. 920.886.1106. www.anangelsinfluence.com.

April 17 • 5:30 p.m.Music and Silence Meditation

The music and meditative style of Vibhas Ken-zdia will help you slow down and take you to the silent space of the heart. The meditation begins with a 15-minute introduction to medi-tation techniques, followed by different instru-mental songs and humming, separated by pe-riods of silence. After the meditation, we will meet for tea and cookies. Fee: advanced ticket: $20; at the door: $25.

To purchase an advanced ticket: http://tinyurl.com/meditationwithVibhas or contact Patricia at [email protected]. More info on Vibhas Kenzdia: www.musicfromthegarden.com.

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ART gALLERy & gIFTSRahr-West Art Museum610 N. 8th St., Manitowoc920.686.3090www.rahrwestartmuseum.org

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Rahr-West Art Museum’s Victorian mansion boasts period furnishings, exhibitions and an attached modern gallery featur-

ing a collection of American art and changing exhibits. Visitors will delight in visiting this union of the past and present. Admission is free.

BANKEast Wisconsin Savings BankKaukauna: 109 W. 2nd St. 920.766.4646Little Chute: 1805 E. Main St. 920.759.0532Appleton: 501 E. Wisconsin Ave. 920.731.5858Kimberly: 220 W. Kimberly Ave. 920.788.3522Freedom: N3947 Columbia Ave. 920.788.6341Greenville: W6318 Wisconsin Road 920.757.9770www.eastwis.com

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BODyWORKNew Possibilities Integration, LLCVictoria L. Huss, Certified Rolfer™103 W College Ave, Suite 601, Appleton920-427-7653•www.wisconsinrolfing.com

Rolfing® Structural Integration is a transformative bodywork and edu-cation system designed to align

and balance the body. Many of us have old hab-its, accidents and patterns “locked” into our pos-ture and musculature--causing chronic pain, in-flexibility and decreased mobility. Rolfing® unwinds this chronic strain and offers new pos-sibilities for standing, moving and being.

CAFÉ/COFFEEHOuSECaffe’ Naturally2625 Development Drive, Ste. 30, Green Bay920.632.4716•www.caffenaturally.comHours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon. – Sat.Serving breakfast and lunch

Please join us for a gourmet, glu-ten-free meal pre-

pared from the freshest ingredients and a cup of freshly-brewed organic coffee. Our menu changes often and is prepared from scratch us-ing local, organic ingredients whenever possi-ble, or organic and sustainable ingredients. Drop by for some good food, good coffee, and

lively conversation in a warm and comfortable environment. Attached to Terry Naturally health food store. Free Wi-Fi available.

Harmony Café233E.CollegeAve.,Appleton•920.734.22331660W.MasonSt.,GreenBay•920.569.1593www.harmonycafe.org

Harmony Café is a NON-PROFIT Coffeehouse. All sales income goes to Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin. We are a GREEN

coffeehouse offering our customers organic cof-fee and fair trade beans. Each cup of coffee and shot of espresso is ground, crafted and brewed fresh by our skilled baristas for a gourmet coffee experience. Free Wi-Fi available.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Armstrong Chiropractic Clinic, LLCDr. Andrea Armstrong, D.C.2500 E. Enterprise Ave., Suite A, Appleton920.882.3070

ArmstrongCHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, LLC

Be balanced. Be healed. Be whole.

Dr. Andrea Armstrong, D.C., is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic. Her goal is to touch many lives through her chiropractic care and teach the importance of a properly functioning nervous system and a healthy body. Make an appointment today.

COLLEgE/uNIvERSITyNortheast Wisconsin Technical College2740 West Mason Street, Green Bay888.385.NWTCwww.nwtc.edu

NWTC serves over 40,000 students annually. With

advanced technology and state-of-the art facili-ties, it’s no wonder students are choosing an affordable education close to home. NWTC of-fers more than 100 degrees, diplomas and ap-prenticeships, with many transferring into the 4-year system. NWTC is finding passions and pushing potential.

COLON HyDRO-THERAPyNatural Healing SolutionsCertified Colon Hydro-Therapists345 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite #6, Appleton920.830.3909www.naturalhealingsolutionsllc.com

Feel healthier, remove toxic waste from your body and relieve symptoms like chron-ic fatigue, constipation and

skin problems. Carl & Carol Ann offer Colon Hy-drotherapy through the Wood Gravitational Meth-od. A colonic is a gentle internal bath to cleanse the colon and rejuvenate the body. Colon hydro-therapy also restores the body’s PH balance, stim-ulates the immune system and allows free passage of nutrients into the blood. Also offering detoxify-ing electrolysis footbaths and herbal remedies.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPyTherapeutic PulseSharon Blake, CMT345 E. Wisconsin Ave., #8, Appleton920.740.5101•www.iahp.com/[email protected]

Sharon helps your body find bal-ance integrating CranioSacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Thera-peutic Massage. CranioSacral

Therapy (CST) helps the nervous system “reboot” to find a new, calmer balance. CST is beneficial for: Stress, Depression, TMJ, Headaches & Mi-graines, ADD/ADHD, Reflux & Colic and more. Hours by appointment.

CREDIT uNIONEvergreen Credit union1500 W. American — Just West of CB, Neenah920.729.2999evergreencu.com

Evergreens retain freshness, interest and popularity. Ever-greens are always green,

blooming, vibrant, strong and durable. Wonderful descriptions of your new financial organization. We choose to travel on paths, not sidewalks or hallways. We aspire for personal evolutions; not mere chang-es. The people who work here share their hearts with our communities and share their unique personali-ties with our members. Membership is open to ev-eryone who lives or works in Outagamie, Waushara, Waupaca or Winnebago counties. NCUA insured.

DENTALTwohig DentalWilliam J. Twohig, DDS417 E. Ann St., Weyauwega920.867.3101•www.drtwohig.com

Twohig Dental wants you to experience a natural and holistic approach to dentistry. Our practice is a mercury-free, health-centered office. We be-lieve in treating patients as individuals. We are dedicated to advanced education in traditional and non-traditional dentistry. We invite you to schedule a consultation with us.

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DERMATOLOgyDermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C.Manitowoc:1515RandolphCt.•920.683.5278GreenBay:1525ParkPlace•920.498.7546Bellevue:2617DevelopmentDr.•920.336.8197DePere:1400ScheuringRoad•920.964.0229Appleton:2700E.EnterpriseAve.•920.968.1790FondduLac:111WisconsinAmericanDr.•920.923.0788Marinette:3515MurraySt.•715.732.0699SturgeonBay:33GreenBayRoad•920.746.4434Neenah:188RockwoodLn.•920.725.4100NewLondon:1620N.ShawanoSt.•920.982.3870www.dermwisconsin.com

Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. is an inde-pendent dermatology prac-tice priding itself on the use

of the latest technology and treatment protocols for optimal surgical and treatment outcomes for diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. We also offer state of the art Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. Trust your skin care to the leader in dermatology. Call today to schedule an appointment.

DIETARy SuPPLEMENTSSantal Solutions, LLC866.726.8251www.santalsolutions.com

Dr. Arun Chatterji has created a di-etary supplement to be used as part of your diet to help maintain blood sugar and cholesterol levels already

within the normal range. The product, “OmSa-nA®” requires only one third the normal dosage compared to other brands on the market, due to its unique “less is more” property. Recent cellu-lar research at King’s College London has shown OmSanA® to be up to 400% more active than leading Gymnema sylvestre-based products.

EDuCATIONgrowing Our Future, LLC 1164 Westowne Drive, Neenah920.886.6600www.growingourfutureneenah.com

Growing Our Future LLC is an envi-ronmental preschool located in Neenah. We provide a quality early education for students ages 2 ½ to 5. Our daily schedule includes ac-

tivities such as learning centers, music, yoga, gardening, snacks, field trips and free exploration time. Call to set up a tour at 920.886.6600, or visit us at www.growingourfutureneenah.com.

EDuCATIONBlue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500www.BlueSkyMassage.com

Blue Sky strives to inspire and chal-lenge our students as they become professional massage therapists. We

integrate community outreach, holistic practices and wellness into our massage therapy program. We have full- and part-time options. Financial aid available for those who qualify. Open houses year round! Touch the lives of others, become a massage therapist! Call today!

ENERgy HEALINg

QE Therapy103 W. College Ave., Suite 602-604, Appleton920.832.1077•[email protected]

Receive energy work using AK to find energetic disturbances and facilitate clearing blocks to trigger healing from within.ElizabethTomboulian,Quan-

tum Energetics Structured TherapyTM Practitioner, also offers CranioSacral Therapy (Upledger), breathwork, sound energy and reflexology. May improve digestion, back and neck pain, inflam-mation, neuropathy, immune function, anxiety and pain from trauma.

ENTERTAINMENTFunset Boulevard3916 W. College Ave., Appleton920.993.0909www.funset.com

Funset Boulevard is an amazing Hollywood-themed restaurant and entertainment center with at-tractions for everyone in the fam-

ily. Our “best-in-the-Midwest” family entertain-ment center includes: 14-screen movie theatre, Funset Grill Restaurant featuring the best pizza in the area, laser tag, outdoor mini-golf and bat-ting cages, bumper cars, train ride, carousel, gi-ant kids playroom and over 100 arcade games. Birthday party packages available.

EXERCISE DEvICE/CIRCuLATIONPeddler, LLCMichael M. Soletski (Contact)3225 Finger Road, Suite C, Green Bay920.884.2190•[email protected]•www.The-Peddler.com

Peddler, LLC is the manufacturer and main dis-tributor of the PEDDLER, the only portable, one-piece, lower-leg exercise device designed for use as a lower-extremity flexibility strengthening and circulation device. The PEDDLER should be considered for Gastroc Tightening, Achilles Dis-order, Ankle Sprain, Plantar Faciitis, Post Foot and Ankle Surgery and Circulation Issues. Use at your desk, on a plane, riding in a car, on a bus or any time you are in a restricted motion environ-ment. Made in the USA and a green product.

FIREPLACE SALES/SERvICEThe Chimney guy, LLC680 Valley Road, Menasha920.830.1920(FoxCities)•920.455.1920(GreenBay)www.chimneyguy.com

The Chimney Guy provides you with the very best in chimney and hearth appli-

ance services and products. Our certified techni-cians have the professional training and know-how to keep fireplaces and chimneys in the best working condition. If it has anything to do with a fireplace or chimney, we can provide you with the proper professional services. We pride our-selves on our No Mess GuaranteeTM. “No Mess” is more than a guarantee - it’s a promise.

FITNESS APPAREL/SHOESNew Balance Fox valley1861 N. Casaloma Drive, Appleton920.882.8585www.vanderloopshoes.com

New Balance Fox Valley has been providing the Fox Cities with its ath-letic footwear needs since 2003. NBFV allows you to experience shoe

shopping the way it should be with one-on-one customer service provided by the fully-trained sales staff. NBFV carries running, walking, cross training, kids’ shoes and more in a large variety of widths and sizes. Shop New Balance Fox Valley…Where You Will FIT Right In!

FOOT CARE

Fox valley Birkenstock2476S.OneidaSt.,GreenBay•920.498.24974760IntegrityWay,Appleton•920.882.3989www.foxvalleybirkenstock.com

Fox Valley Birkenstock offers a huge selection of Birkenstock, Papillio, Tatami, Footprints,

Birki, Alpro, Newalk shoes and sandals at great prices.

gEMSTONES & INTuITIvE SERvICESCrystal Pathway1106 Washington St., Manitowoc920.682.8680•[email protected] Open: Mon. – Fri. 11 – 6, Sat. 10 – 4

Crystal Pathway, in downtown Manitowoc, opened in 2002. As you walk in, crystals and gemstones from around the world greet you. Many are tumbled, polished and raw; others are set in sterling silver jewelry including pen-dants, earrings, and rings. We also offer books, candles, smudge sticks, fairies and more. Come in and experience the world of crystals for bal-ancing mind, body and spirit.





Druidic gems242 E. 2nd St., Fond du Lac920.960.8816www.druidicgems.com

Healing the relationships in our lives through Pet Communication, Intuitive and Akashic Re-cord Readings. Healing our spirits, minds, emo-tions and body with Reiki and unique writings that invoke thought, change perspectives and alter our expressions of living. Precious stones & minerals designed into jewelry through di-vine inspiration and so much more.

gREENHOuSEThe Plant Station greenhouse1746 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920.735.3655www.theplantstationgreenhouse.com

The Plant Station is your land-scape design specialist carry-ing a complete line of annu-als, perennials & nursery

house plants. We have seasonal items, chemi-cals, nature & garden gifts along with indoor & outdoor living decor. Opening for the 2011 season in March.

HEALINg TOuCHHeaven on Earth Healing AlternativesRev. Linda Heimermann, CHTPW2289 Poplar Road, Fond du Lac920.948.2100 www.heavenonearthhealingalternatives.com

Linda Heimermann is a certified Healing Touch and Reiki 2 Practi-tioner. She facilitates ‘Self Heal-ing Methods’ classes using her

Capacitar training, which specializes in relax-ation techniques such as Tai Chi meditation, visualization, breathwork, EFT, emotional fin-ger holds, etc. Linda also holds a certificate for Lymphatic massage. A holistic approach to healing the body, mind and spirit in a natural habitat through the power of touch and the heart of compassion. Recently Ordained Inter-faith Angel Minister, for your wedding, baptism or special, sacred occasion.

HEALTH & FITNESSAnytime FitnessFor a location near you, see our ad on pg. 100www.anytimefitness.com

Anytime Fitness is open 24/7/364 to provide you with the

essential elements of a great workout, such as treadmills, ellipticals and bikes - all with flat-screen TVs - and both free weights and circuit weight machines. We also offer 24-hour tanning, personal training and private restrooms and showers. Anywhere Club Access allows you to visit more than 1,000 clubs worldwide.

Lake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC730 Lake Park Road, Menasha920.882.8900•www.lakeparkfitness.comSee our ad on pg. 15.

Lake Park Swim & Fit-ness is the Fox Val-ley’s newest and most

refreshing health club. Locally owned and op-erated, we have combined the latest in equip-ment, classes, club amenities and more to give our members an unparalleled experience. Cus-tomer service and building a sense of commu-nity is our main focus - be a part of the LPSF family and experience the difference!

Premier Fitness of Appleton2408 W. Nordale Dr., Appleton920.735.4995www.premierfitnessofappleton.com

Premier Fitness of Appleton, a 24-hour/365-day training facility, has a reputation as the friendliest

fitness center around. At over 6,000 square feet, our club provides some of the latest cardio and weight training equipment on the market today. Our mission is to educate our members on safe and effective exercise to reduce frustrations and increase personal development. We pride our-selves on maintaining our high retention rate, providing you the highest quality services and encouraging active lifestyles.

yMCAFor a location near you, see our ad on pg. 5

The YMCA responds to critical social needs by drawing on our collective strength as one of the largest not-for-profit community service organiza-

tions in the United States. We serve thousands of communities, uniting children and adults of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and in-come levels. Our reach and impact can be seen in the millions of lives we touch. At every stage of life, YMCAs are there to help children, fami-lies and individuals reach their full potential.

HEALTH & WELLNESSDown To Earth Nutrition2331 Velp Ave., Suite M, Green [email protected]

Down To Earth Nu-trition is a unique center that helps the

whole body through proper nutrition, body puri-fication, exercise, clean water and deep breath-ing using all Nature Cure remedies. We carry mineral make-up, health and beauty products, chemical-free cleaners, organic coffee and teas, natural foods, bulk spices and olive oils. Also a large selection of natural pet care products. Down To Earth Health and Wellness offers deep tissue massage, live blood microscopy, female consulta-tions, and holistic pet consultations. We teach the benefits of proper foods, supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathy, water, air and sunshine.

gIA WellnessChristine Riemerwww.giawellness.com/resolve920.468.5212

Despite consuming good nu-trition and water, Chris expe-rienced insomnia, stomach

aches, tooth sensitivity, sluggish metabolism, compromised immunity, a stubborn bruise, etc. She got relief using GIA’s products (pendant, cell guard, iH20-intelligent water 400-500 times more liquid), etc., all powered by GIAplex™ for enhanced absorption and hydration. Try GIA products for the health boost we need in our modern wireless world.

Simply HerbsCheryl Hosmer, Naturopath, CNHPCertified Biofeedback SpecialistSynergy Chiropractic & Wellness CenterN1739 Lily of the Valley Dr., Suite 7, Greenville920.757.6440•www.simplyherbs.net

Cheryl has been coaching clients on lifestyle changes for over 10 years. She uses several holis-tic techniques including iridology, clinical kine-siology,andQuantumLIFEBiofeedbacktohelpclients regain balanced energy allowing them to self heal. Simply Herbs also carries professional products including herbs, supplements, homeo-pathics, essential oils and Bach flower remedies to support optimal health.

HEALTH COuNSELINgyour Best Health EverLani Herner920.378.3335•[email protected]

Lani Herner became an Integrative Health Counselor to fulfill her passion of working with women, children and parents to improve their health and family life. She is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is board certified by the American Association of Drug-less Practitioners. Lani leads workshops on nu-trition and offers individual health and nutri-tion to parents and families.

HEALTHy FOODSThe Free Market1000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton920.968.1260•877.FRE.MRKTwww.freemrkt.com

The Free Market is a natural food grocery store for those who choose a more healthy

way to eat. We carry a large selection of gluten- free products as well as chemical- and GMO-free, wheat-, peanut-, dairy- and meat-free items. Whether you’re a vegetarian, are on a restricted diet, want to lose weight or prefer food that is or-ganically grown, you’ll find plenty of options at The Free Market.


HEATINg & COOLINgChristensen & Wisnet, Inc.4450 W. Greenville Dr., Appleton920.734.1436www.cwgoodguys.com

We know that there are many choices out there for Heating & Cooling needs, but with our level of expertise, dedication to quality

service on your equipment, and exceptional customer service, just one call to us and you can rest assured you chose the “Good Guys.” We of-fer many services from annual safety & efficien-cy tune-ups, repairs, duct cleaning, estimates and installation on our top brands.

HOLISTIC MEDICINELifePath, LLCAlbert Bellg, Ph.D.1620 S. Lawe St., Appleton920.996.0887•www.albertbellg.com

Identify and live your own deepest truth and discover a stronger, more vital sense

of yourself and a clearer purpose for your life. In workshops, small groups, or individual ses-sions, we will help you develop an ongoing awareness of your personal truth and make it the center of your life. We use a range of tech-niques such as empathic counseling, journal-ing, psychotherapeutic acupressure, medita-tion, energy work and other conventional and unconventional transformational processes.

Peace and Wellness CenterPatricia Poole920.819.3774•[email protected]

Patricia Poole has been providing hypnosis and energy healing private sessions and classes for 10 years. She offers information on hypnosis, Reiki, Reconnective healing and soon EFT. Edu-cational and life-changing classes are offered regularly. Hypnosis CDs are available to get you started in making positive changes today! Call or email today to set up your appointment.

HOLISTIC PSyCHOTHERAPyRadiant Life CounselingShelley Riutta MSE, LPCHolistic PsychotherapistGreenBay•920.265.2627www.RadiantLifeCounseling.com

Feeling stuck in your life or one of your relationships? Want to trans-form your personal or professional life? I use the most effective holis-tic psychotherapy methods to help

you get unstuck and moving forward in your life with joy. Visit www.RadiantLifeCounseling.com for the free workbook “What Do You Re-ally Want: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Life,” based on my popular workshop. The site also lists upcoming presentations, workshops and groups, plus information on individual and couples counseling.

HOME HEALTHBill-Ray Home Mobility, LLC3800 N. Providence Ave., Suite A, Appleton920.257.4001www.billrayhomemobility.com

Bill-Ray Home Mo-bility offers its inno-vative new product,

Friendly BedsTM as well as other products that help the elderly and disabled stay in the home setting longer. Friendly BedsTM improves in-dependence and quality of life by offering mo-bility, safety, and comfort components in the bed area. The showroom is open Monday through Friday from 11am-5pm. Come visit us and test drive our models.

HyPNOTHERAPyHypnotherapy Center of Wisconsin, LLCDiane J. Beatty, CHT, NLPAppleton•920.475.7383www.hypnotherapycenterofwi.com

Hypnosis is the most powerful self-help system available to humanity. The use of hypnotherapy to create change has been around for thou-sands of years helping people to

solve problems and reach goals. Diane Beatty, CHT, NLP, owner/operator, has sought out the most extensive training and board certification available. “Every single one of us has the ability to create the life we want. The mind is a very powerful tool to make that happen”.

INTuITIvE CONSuLTANT/ANgEL ARTISTIntuitive Art and ConsultationNannette Champeau920.839.5343www.artworkbynannette.com

Angel Healings • Workshop Facilita-tor • Angel, Soul & Children’s Por-traits Do you believe in Angels or in-visible helpers? Learn to trust your feelings and hunches and listen to the

‘still voice within.’ Nannette has been helping people understand themselves for 20 years through one-on-one personal consultations, workshops, study groups and portraits. Call [email protected] for more information and to schedule an appointment.

LIFE COACHJentle Wellness, LLCJennifer D. Culver, Certified Professional Coach, Reiki Master, Business Consultant, Writer920.570.1704•[email protected]: www.jentleworld.comWebsite: www.jentlewellness.com

Jennifer globally supports you, incor-porating her spiritual and holistic healing practices into coaching. She teams with you to live and work sim-ply, gently, and happily. Listen to her

weekly on Radio Therapy Online. With over fif-teen years of consulting experience, she con-

ducts seminars on taking a zen approach to pro-ductivity. She also co-creates marketing strategies for small companies. Jennifer attracts clients seeking to simplify their overactive life, live their true passion, have fun, and incorporate holistic wellness into their life expedition.

Life Spectrums, LLCJoan M. EkProfessional Life Coach/Reiki Master920.733.9793 [email protected]

With over 20 years expe-rience in several areas of health care, Life Spec-

trums specializes in providing a safe, honest, nur-turing, challenging (yet fun!) environment for in-dividuals to explore their innate potential to heal and live the quality life of their choosing. We offer professional Life Coaching services, Reiki therapy and teaching, aromatherapy, resource and refer-ral services, seminars and workshops to empower each person on an integrative basis.

WillowTree Life CoachingBarbra Krummel, Certified Personal Life Coach920.323.7058•[email protected]

Not only can we create the lives we dream of, this is our purpose and rea-son for being. I can help you turn that dream into reality. I will hold sacred space to facilitate the journey in a

safe and nonjudgmental environment. Together we will work towards empowering you with the tools, knowledge and intention to invite the joy, abundance and wonder back into your life.

MASSAgE THERAPyBlue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500www.BlueSkyMassage.com

Blue Sky’s massage clinic is a teach-ing facility. Massages are performed by students who have not yet gradu-

ated but have completed the educational re-quirements to enter student clinic. A great op-portunity for our students to complete state required massage hours while offering profes-sional quality massages at a discount to the pub-lic! Make an appointment today!





MEDICAL SPAFox valley Plastic Surgery & Renaissance MediSpaDrs. David Janssen and William Doubek2400 Witzel Ave., Oshkosh920.233.1540•www.fvpsurgery.com

The team at Fox Valley Plastic Surgery and the Renaissance Center in Oshkosh, Wiscon-sin, provide advanced laser

center services, facial aesthetics, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, total vein care and medical weight loss. Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. David Janssen and Dr. William Doubek, have cared for more than 27,000 pa-tients since 1993. For more information, visit www.fvpsurgery.com or call 920.233.1540.

Rejuvenessence MediSpaKenneth Pechman, MD, PhDBoard Certified Dermatologist2201 East Enterprise Ave., Ste. 104, Appleton920.574.3577•www.rmedispa.com

The Mission of Rejuvenes-sence MediSpa is to re-store, revitalize and reju-venate the skin’s

appearance, health and function. We strive to improve our client’s skin through our profes-sional services and high-quality products and thus, enhance our patients self esteem and self image. We are proud to offer free consultations on all of our services!

MENOPAuSE & WELLNESSWise Woman Wellness1480 Swan Road, De Pere920.339.5252www.wisewomanwellnessllc.com

Women age 30-64 suffering with meno-

pause, peri-menopause, PMS or sexual dysfunc-tion symptoms are invited to NE WI’s first meno-pause and wellness center. Hormone testing, customized bio-identical hormones, supple-ments, fitness, nutrition and stress reduction plans are tailored for each woman. Owner Randi Mann, Women’s Health NP and menopause expert (one of 13 Certified NAMS Menopause Practitioners in WI), provides integrative medicine options to help each woman feel vital, healthy, sensual and ener-getic. Educational seminars also offered.

MOvEMENTNia TechniqueStacy Parish920.251.8341•[email protected]

With Nia, you’ll experience the expressiveness of dance, the power and explosiveness of mar-

tial arts, and the wisdom of the healing arts (in-cluding yoga). This combination creates a synergy that no isolated technique can match. Classes cre-atively encourage personalization and free ex-pression, and are open to everyone, from stiff be-

ginners to highly-fit athletes. Nia is so kind to the joints, it is usually done barefoot. Nia is like choc-olate. You can’t describe it...You have to taste it!

NATuRAL BEAuTyOlivü 426511 N. 8th St., Sheboygan920.783.0809•www.olivu426.com

Beauty from earth to body. Olivü 426 features the freshest ingredi-ents from around the world. Ol-ivü’s all natural beauty line offers

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NuTRITIONShapin’ It up Nutrition184 Main St., Menasha920.268.3272 or 920.915.6343www.shapinitup.com

Shapin’ It Up Nutrition focuses on weight loss, health and well-being. Join our 9-week weight loss chal-lenge. Receive personal coaching, a free metabolism test, learn to lose

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ORgANIC HAIR COLORINgCertified Organic HaircolorKristy HansenInside Hair Designers, 524 N. Richmond St., Appleton920.731.9051 Appts. available Tues. thru Thurs.

Introducing an organic, non-toxic alternative to salon haircolor, used in European

salons. This long-lasting color has superior grey coverage leaving hair silky and glossy. No am-monia or hennas, no strong smell, no burning or staining of skin. A unique blend of organic, natu-ral extracts enhances, protects and moisturizes, leaving no physical damage. Say goodbye to dry, damaged hair. Get a healthy new beginning for your hair, stop the chemical abuse and go “green” with organic hair color. Also offering organic perms. Organic retail product line Onesta is used on customers and is available to purchase.

PAIN MANAgEMENT/RELIEFCurrent Physical Therapy1480SwanRoad,DePere•920.615.6055516BrazeauAvenue,Oconto•920.835.1551www.currentphysicaltherapy.com

C Headaches? Chronic pain? Maybe you don’t “just have to live with it.” At Current Physical Therapy you will receive the

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Quality Therapy311 Reaume Ave., Kaukauna920.462.4583•www.quality-therapy.comServing the Fox Valley

Quality Therapy is client-cen-tered and focused on predictable outcomes. We strive to uphold the dignity of patients, accom-

modating schedule, allowing recovery in your own home. Our specialized programs include: chronic pain program, back pain program and digestinal disorder program. We also offer Cranio-Sacral, Visual Manipulation, Lymphede-ma with vaso-pneumatic pump and Electro Therapeutic Point Stimulation. Don’t put it off any longer. The more you wait the more serious your problem may become.

PERSONAL CARE/NuTRITIONBotanical IndulgenceSandy White 1162 Westowne Drive, Neenah920.725.1380•www.botanicalindulgence.com

The success of a business comes from more than just the owner. A truly successful business will

have an enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff hand chosen by the owner. Here at Botanical Indul-gence, Sandy has a staff that loves the business as much as she does, and it shows when you walk into the store. Located 5 minutes from Fox River Mall; take the Winneconne exit in Neenah and turn left at Culvers.

Natural Healthy ConceptsTheresa Groskopp, CN1620 Appleton Road, Shopko Plaza, Menashawww.naturalhealthyconcepts.com920.886.7500

Located in the Shopko Plaza, Me-nasha, right off Hwy. 441, Natural Healthy Concepts offers Nutrition Counseling by Theresa Groskopp, Certified Nutritionist, and a variety

of natural health products. We also offer Ionic Detox Footbaths, Ear Candling, along with a large variety of vitamins and nutrition supple-ments, and homeopathic remedies. Our natural skin and hair care, cosmetics and personal hy-giene products are free of parabens and SLS.

PET HEALTHvictoria’s Pet Nutrition Center and Boutique14 N. Main St., Fond du Lac920.923.1991www.allnaturalpethealth.com

We carry all-natural pet health products for your dogs and cats including

natural treats, herbs and supplements used for health problems such as canine and feline liver


and kidney disease, pet allergies, cancer in dogs and cats, arthritis, dental, ear problems and dia-betes. We also carry pet gifts including dog and cat socks, breed-specific pillows, videos and Dog- and Cat-opoly.

QuANTuM WELLNESSWellness Essentials, LLC456 N. Main St., OshkoshLocated at the Harmony Wellness Centerwww.WellnessEssentialsLLC.com920.410.4022•[email protected]

Dr. Kari Uselman, Ph.D., is a certified Biofeedback Specialist and Homeo-Therapeutic Consultant. She has an extensive background in wellness and works with all ages in detoxify-

ing, rejuvenating and restoring the body. Dr. Kari offers multiple techniques that help with chronic fatigue, allergies, weight loss, addictions, ADD, head/neck/back pain, depression, immune dys-function, hormonal imbalances, trauma and more. Sessions blend craniosacral therapy, Semato-Emo-tional Release, energy and light therapies, and bio-feedback using the INDIGO, the most accurate cellular stress reduction device available today.

RESTAuRANTgingeRootz Asian grille2920 N. Ballard Road, Appleton920.738.9688www.GingeRootz.com

GingeRootz invites you to discover the origin of Asian cuisine through award-winning, traditional recipes fused with today’s trend. Known

for our expertise in Chinese cuisine, contempo-rary surroundings and friendly staff. As one of the few elegant Asian restaurants in the Fox Valley, GingeRootz has an extensive catering menu and can accommodate private parties.

Johnathan’s Bistro1910 North Casaloma Drive, Appleton920.882.7876•www.johnathansbistro.comOpen Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Johnathan’s extensive menu offers tantalizing tastes featuring traditional and contemporary Italian-American cuisine with a focus on local, fresh &

organic high-quality ingredients. We feature fresh daily house-made pasta, seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches & pizzas prepared simply yet sumptuously. For the vegetarian, we offer multi-ple vegetarian options including protein substi-tutes! We are also proud to feature a full beer, wine, and liquor list.

Nakashima of Japan • Katsu-Ya of Japan4100W.PineSt.,Appleton•920.739.60572200HolmgrenWay,GreenBay•920.494.4103511W.CollegeAve.,Appleton•920.882.4183www.nakashimas.com

Nakashima Sushi is your healthy alternative to din-ing out. We take the fresh-est fish or vegetable, wrap

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ROOFINg & SIDINgAll Around Roofing and SidingJosh Ostrowski, owner920.422.2799

All Around Roofing and Siding is a locally owned and operated company serving the Fox Valley and surrounding areas. For all

your roofing and siding needs including fla-troofs, reroofs, and repairs from small repairs to complete roof replacement. From the start of the job all the way to cleanup, including recy-cling of roofing materials, we strive to provide high-quality service to our customers.

SALON/HAIR RESTORATIONChanging HeadlinesMark P. Brettingen2631 N. Meade St., Appleton920.731.7780www.changingheadlines.com

Are you concerned about thinning hair? In addition to offering services to those with their own natural growing hair, Changing Headlines,

founded in March 1982, specializes in helping those that need or desire additional hair. We understand that hair loss can affect your self-esteem and confidence and we are able to pro-vide many alternatives. We offer nonsurgical options as well as consultations regarding sur-gical hair restoration. Call today to schedule a complimentary, private consultation.

SPECIALTy FOODSLamers Dairy & Country StoreOff Hwys. 441 & CE N410 Speel School Road, Appleton920.830.0980•www.lamersdairyinc.com

Taste the Difference…Experience milk the way it was meant to be! Reusable glass bottles give our

milk a cleaner, fresher taste, and lessen envi-ronmental impact. Lamers Dairy–Dairyland’s Best—serving Northeast Wisconsin since 1913.Farmer certified to contain no artificial hor-mones. Find glass bottles at many retail loca-tions, or visit Lamers Country Store.

The Bulk-Priced Food ShoppeW6482 Greenville Drive, Greenville920.757.9905•M-F9-6,Sat.9-5www.bulkpricedfoodshoppe.com

The freshest food at the best possible price! We buy in bulk, simply repackage it into smaller amounts and pass the “bulk price” on to you. Our 3,100-sq.-ft. expanded store also offers spe-cialty items including sugar-free, gluten-free and organic products. The Bulk-Priced Food Shoppe...the store where YOU bag the savings!

The Meat BlockN1739 Lily of the Valley Dr, Ste 5, Greenville 920.757.6622•www.themeatblock.comHours: M-F 9-6, Sat. 9-2

The Meat Block is a family owned and op-

erated, full service meat market. We offer quality meat products at an affordable price. In addition to our fresh cuts of meat, smoked sausage prod-ucts and seafood, we offer convenience items such as “Heat and Eat” homemade meals, gour-met pizzas and soups, all natural frozen fruits and vegetables, and a variety of cheese and dairy products. We also offer venison and wild game processing.

The Olive Cellar277 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920.574.2361www.TheOliveCellar.com

Discover the difference quality makes with small batch world class extra virgin olive oils and an exqui-site variety of aged balsamic vine-

gars. Taste before you buy with all products avail-able for you to sample prior to bottling. Also offering pastas and spices, sea salts, truffle oils, chocolate sauces and the world’s best peanut brittle. A unique culinary experience awaits you.

The Planted Seed1310 Cherry St., Wausau715.675.7216www.facebook.com/pages/The-Planted-Seed-LLC/142563025779897

Your neighborhood bulk food mar-ket on Wausau’s Northwest side, featuring an ever-growing selection of bulk spices, baking ingredients,

gluten-free products, organic grains, soup and dip mixes. Oven fresh gluten-free breads and local, naturally raised poultry, beef, lamb and pork are also available.

SPIRITuAL DIRECTIONSpiritual DirectionJudy Owen 920.540.6852 or [email protected] Welhouse 920.284.6125 or [email protected]

Spiritual Direction is a one-on-one meeting with a trained spiritual director about what is most important to you. We believe God is in our everyday experiences. Whether you are wondering where God is in your life or if you desire a deeper relationship with the Divine, spiritual direction can be an important tool. Call for more information or to set up an ap-pointment. We are also available for retreats, workshops, or presentations.


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Every day over 1 billion people eat chocolate and the average American eats 12 pounds each year! Xocai re-places the bad with the good. Each

product provides a significant amount of anti-oxidants from our exclusive blend of cold-pressed cacao and freeze dried acai berries without the refined sugars, unhealthy fats and preservatives found in other products. To learn more about this product and amazing opportu-nity, text healthychocolate to 90210.

THERAPyInspirit Therapy Associates3208 East River Drive, Green Bay920.338.9670www.inspiritpt.com

With over 50 years of combined therapist expe-rience, Inspirit Therapy

Associates’ therapists have developed a unique approach to pain management. All aspects of life and health are addressed in order to pro-vide the highest quality, most comprehensive treatment possible to our clients. We focus on providing as many non-pharmaceutical op-tions to our patients as possible.

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Valley TransitThink outside the car.

Valley Transit provides safe and reliable pub-lic transportation to

the many communities that comprise the Fox Cities. Whether you’re in Appleton, Buchanan, Grand Chute, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, city of Menasha, town of Menasha, or Neenah, you can use Valley Transit to get where you need to go. Service hours: 5:45 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

vITAMINSNature’s Best837 Riverfront Drive, Suite #100, Sheboygan920.452.6176•www.naturesbestsheboygan.comM-F 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

We are a natural foods store specializing in natural and specialty foods, sup-plements, grains, and

more. We have our own private label supple-ments and most of our ingredients are patented, clinically studied and of the highest standards. We have a large assortment of fresh and frozen gluten-free items. We carry over 250 bulk herbs, spices, and teas as well as many grains, flours, bulk bak-ing items and low-carb dieting products.

WEIgHT LOSSgetyourLeanOn.comGood Food, Better Health920.850.9983

The Get Your Lean On System is de-signed to make you aware of and teach you the process of making healthier and wiser decisions when it

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WIg SALONNell’s Wigs930 W. Mason St., Green Bay920.227.7525•[email protected]

Nell’s Wigs is a full service, li-censed wig salon dedicated to discreet and personable service.

Whether you need a wig for medical hair loss, fashion, cosmetic, work, travel or fun, our mis-sion is to make you feel comfortable and confi-dent in your style. We carry the largest inventory of designer wigs in Wisconsin!

yOgAMidwest Power yoga2416 West Nordale Drive, Appleton920.475.5405www.midwestpoweryoga.com

Midwest Power Yoga offers quality instruction to peo-ple of all ages and fitness

levels through yoga privates, classes and work-shops in a friendly and welcoming environment. We help clients recover from injuries, improve athletic performance and increase general well-being, energy and joy. Drop-in rates and class packages are available for every budget. For info, visit www.midwestpoweryoga.com.

ZENITH MASTER HEALERSMystical Earth gallery (MEg)907 Oregon St., Oshkosh920.231.0907mysticalearthgallery.com

Zenith, a healing art form, suc-cinctly stated removes the block-ages which stop the seeker from their path and assists in the healing process of the body, mind and spir-

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