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10 healthbriefs

12 globalbriefs

14 ecotip

17 community spotlight

24 greenliving

26 healthykids

28 naturalpet

30 consciouseating

33 calendar

35 classifieds

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17 DISCOVERING THE HEART OF SPIRITUALITY by Sheila Julson

18 CAN CRYSTALS REALLY HEAL? by Diane Bloom

20 SACRED ACTIVISM Love in Action Can Change the World by Judith Fertig

24 TOXIN-FREE BEAUTY SALONS Pure Pampering Feels Natural and Safe by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

26 CAN-DO KIDS Changing Our World at Any Age by Ellen Sabin

28 NEW CANCER TEST FOR DOGS Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment by Shawn Messonnier

30 HAPPY FEASTING TO ALL Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit by Lane Vail

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On Veterans Day, as the nation

honored the service of our patriots,

my 10-year-old son, Yonatan, arrived

home from school to announce that he wants to

join the Army. I stared dumbfounded at my gentle

son, who has cried over an injured spider and

who found low-key martial arts too violent for his

taste. Holding back a torrent of exclamations and comments, I expressed interest

and asked him the reason for this sudden desire.

He said he was inspired by a school teacher that had shared about her

experiences in the Marine Corps, and that he really wants to contribute to the

world and do something for others. He felt strongly that this is the right thing for

him and expressed himself so passionately that I could feel the sense of honor

emanating from his heart.

I am proud to know that I am raising a young man of honor and integrity

who desires to contribute and help others. These core values will stay with him

throughout his whole life. Eight years from now, he may find other ways to serve

that equally speak to his heart, but whichever path he chooses, I believe it will be

a path of activism.

Our conversation has me thinking again about the motivation for giving.

Are we innately moved to be authentic and altruistic, or do we expect to get some-

thing in return, such as recognition, dependency or proof that we are loved? I’m

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neglecting my own. Good works are often achieved through self-sacrifice, but to

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University of Wisconsin–Madison placed more volun-teers in Student Conservation Association (SCA) service programs this school year than any other university. The SCA is a national leader in building the next generation of envi-ronmental stewards. UW–Madison placed 34 volunteers in SCA service programs in national, state and local parks from October 2013 through September 2014, outnumbering many universities, including Big 10 Conference rivals Michigan State and Penn State. SCA, a nonprofit headquartered in Washington, D.C., empowers young people from every corner of the nation to plan, act and lead to protect and restore our natural and cultural resources. In total for the 2013-2014 academic year, 3,951 young people from all 50 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, worked with SCA in park conservation efforts in their home states and across the nation.

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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions

A Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that

calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as hyperintensities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The researchers studied 227 adults over the age of 60. The patients were assessed for supple-mental calcium intake and received brain scans via MRI. Those taking calcium supplements had more lesions of a volume typically associated with hypertension. They noted no dose-dependent relationship between lesion size and the amount of calcium being supplemented. The scientists com-

mented that other studies have found calcium supplementation also associated with greater risk of artery disease. Hyperintensities are observed in normal aging, plus several neurological, psychiatric and autoimmune disorders that affect the brain. They constitute dam-age to brain tissue caused by restricted blood flow and have been linked to mild cognitive deficits and disturbances.

CELL PHONES AND ROUTER MICROWAVES STRESS PLANTSEvidence of the effects of wireless

technologies on human health con-tinues to be controversial, with agree-ment on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that human-generated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants. Researchers from Romania’s Esto-nian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plants—parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radia-tion equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation. The scientists noted that the irradi-ated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthe-sis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emis-sion of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting com-ponents of the plants’ essential oils. The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the fre-quency emitted by the routers.

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Hip Fractures Decrease on Weekends and Holy Days

A new study published in the Israel Medical Associa-tion Journal found that older adults are more likely

to have hip fractures in the wintertime, except during weekends and on religious holidays. The study’s authors checked the records of 2,050 patients that were at least 65 years old and had suf-fered a hip fracture. Analyzing the dates of each fracture revealed that significantly more of them occurred during the wintertime; the injuries corresponded directly with lower temperatures and greater rainfall. Fewer fractures took place on the Sabbath and dur-

ing weekends in general, as well as on Yom Kippur and other holy days, with the exception of Passover.

Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial

Chinese researchers recently discovered that two herbal

extracts may treat atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, as well as or more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug Lovastatin. Sixty-four patients with athero-sclerosis of the carotid artery were studied. For six months, half the patients received 20 milligrams of Lovastatin per day, while the other half took an herbal extract combi-nation of Japanese knotweed and hawthorn. After six months, tests showed artery plaque thickness and inflam-mation were significantly lessened among both groups. However, the herbal extract-treated group showed a greater reduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, a marker of risk for cardiovascular disease. Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in otherwise healthy individu-als are predictive of heart health crises even when cholesterol levels are within an acceptable range. People with lower values have less of a risk.

Mistletoe Extract Benefits Pancreatic Cancer PatientsA study published in the European Journal of Cancer revealed

that a mistletoe extract may lengthen life for patients with severe pancreatic cancer. German researchers tested 220 patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer, an aggressive, often fatal disease. The patients were divided into two groups; one was given up to 10 milligrams of Viscum album (European mistletoe) three times a week for up to 12 months. Both groups received supportive care throughout the study period. The average length of survival for those taking the mistletoe extract, 4.8 months, was nearly twice that of the other group, 2.7 months; a survival period typically dates from the original diagnosis. Within a group considered to have a good prog-nosis, the survival period for those that consumed the extract, averaging 6.6 months, was more than double that of the no-extract group, which averaged 3.2 months.


Cultural RootsStatus of Religious Diversity in the U.S.

The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (athe-ist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of

232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam. The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study. There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious free-dom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Consti-tution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries.

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Bye-Bye Birdie230 Avian Species on the National Watch List

Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 spe-cies of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attri-butes the population drops of the birds in the

most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range. Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These popula-tions come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.” Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservation-ists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremen-dous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.” But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disap-pearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive.

Source: National Public Radio

Youth ActivistsWorld Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Founda-tion, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jeru-salem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a world-wide pool of candidates. Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers. The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and at-tain healthy lives for all. Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solo-mon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace move-ment, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.

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Feeding HopeRecognizing Restaurants that Support the Homeless

Food Recovery Certified is a new program that rewards restaurants that donate their extra food to those in need with a sticker on their front door. It’s a project of The Food Recovery Network, a national system of college students that takes caf-eteria leftovers to homeless people. Founder Ben Simon started the group in 2011 at the University of Maryland, and the network has saved more

than 320,000 pounds of food from the dump in its first three years. If a restaurant donates unsold food to the hungry at least once a month, it can apply for the certification. Then Food Recovery Certified verifies with local nonprofits that the donations actually occur before awarding its approval. Simon states, “Every food business should be donating its extra food.”

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Green EnvyDon’t Be So Quick to Bash the RichA survey at social research site Queendom.com reveals that stereo-types of the richest class of society as being uniformly selfish individu-als are not entirely accurate. It seems that having money does not nec-essarily mean that a person has an overactive ego. Actor Will Smith, with an estimated net worth of $200 million, observes, “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” Queendom data shows a difference of only a few percentage points between re-spondents of varying income levels in matters of altruism such as doing and returning favors, putting themselves in others’ shoes, sympathy and empathy. The area where those in a higher socioeconomic status rank at the top is in charitable contributions. Ilona Jerabek, president of parent company PsychTests AIM, says, “Our person-ality impacts every aspect of our life—the choices we make, the people we surround ourselves with, the career we pursue, the way we respond to life experiences, the way we manage our finances and whether or not we share our good fortune.”

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Planet PowerScientists May Harvest Energy from Earth’s Infrared Emissions

Physicists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are developing a device de-scribed in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that would harvest energy from Earth’s infrared

emissions into outer space. The power is modest, but tangible. Steven J. Byrnes, a postdoctoral fellow at SEAS, points out, “The device could be coupled with a solar cell, for example, to obtain extra power at night without extra installation costs.” Heated by the sun, our planet is very warm compared to the frigid depths of space. Thanks to recent technological advances such as plasmonics and nanofab-rication, and new materials like graphene, the researchers say this heat imbalance could soon be transformed into direct current (DC) power, taking advantage of an untapped, virtually limitless energy source.

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Bamboo Bamboozle‘Green’ Clothing Made with Toxic ChemicalsBamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufactur-ing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legiti-mate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing. As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals. While different plants, including bam-boo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the origi-nal plant in the finished rayon product.” This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sus-tainable, environmentally friendly prod-ucts. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source.

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Tweet TreatsTrim a Tree, Feed the BirdsFrom December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmasCount), the country’s longest-running wildlife census. Audubon and other organiza-tions use the data collected by volun-teers to monitor population trends and guide conservation efforts. Whether or not families plan to help Audubon volunteers keep track of feathered visitors, they might consider providing backyard birds with gifts of food during the winter, when natural food sources can be scarce. Adorning outdoor trees with edible decorations can also help brighten landscapes, re-duce kitchen scraps, creatively involve children in nature and make yards more bird-friendly.

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Salvage citrus rinds for feeders. Poke holes along the edge of hollowed halves of grapefruit and orange peels and run twine through them so they can hang from a branch. Fill with bird seed or suet. Create ornaments from bread heels or stale loaves. After cutting out shapes with a cookie cutter, spread them with unsalted nut butter and cover with birdseed. Bagels, rice cakes and pinecones can be frosted and sprinkled in the same way. Avoid using anything moldy. For more colorful ornaments, hang orange and apple slices. Drape edible garland around tree branches. Thread unsalted popcorn (stale

popcorn strings more easily), fresh cran-berries, citrus slices, unshelled peanuts, dried apples or grapes into a garland. Use natural string, wool or raffia for hanging decorations. Wild Birds Unlim-ited suggests selecting these materials so they can be used by birds as nesting materials in the spring.

Collect seed heads and berries to tuck among the branches. According to the National Wildlife Federation, good food sources include seed heads from flowers such as goldenrod, sunflower, coneflower, sumac and mullein; seed heads from grasses such as millet, wheat, foxtail and switchgrass; and berries on sprigs of holly, juniper, cedar, hawthorn and mountain ash. Make sure decorations are hung on a tree or shrub near a window so the whole family can enjoy watching the wildlife they attract.

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She married David in 1983 and earned her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison the following year. The couple decided to relocate to Florida. While working as di-rector of occupational therapy and therapeutic recreation for a hospital in the Fort Myers area, Wilinski’s employer provided her the op-portunity to return to

school. In 1992, she earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of South Florida. After the birth of their son, the couple felt an urge to return home. David’s parents gifted them with 200 acres of the Patience Hill property, and Wilinski continued her occupational therapy work in the Sobieski area at hospitals, private practices, nursing homes and schools in the Green Bay School District. In 2003, a friend offered her a Reiki session. Although Wilinski doubt-ed the technique, she tried it anyway. “I was a healthcare professional and an occupational therapist, and I held a master’s in business administration. En-ergy healing was not in my world and not on my radar. I thought it was crazy stuff,” she recalls. After experiencing Reiki, she was drawn in and agreed to two more ses-sions. “It started peeling away layers of emotions. I got into my car after the second session, and I had a huge emo-tional release,” says Wilinski. “I felt my

brother’s presence in the car with me. I realized that I had to let go of guilt and grief about his death.” Amazed by this form of healing, Wilinski became determined to share the skill with others and to teach Reiki to other healthcare professionals. She began bringing people to her serene property to teach Reiki on a part-time basis, starting with a few people and blankets on the floor of her loft. She quickly envisioned a retreat center. Today, the tranquil Patience Hill property comprises the Golden Light Healing retreat center, which offers classes not only in Reiki, but also in shamanism and mediumship, and Patience Hill Ranch, where grass-fed cattle are raised for beef. As a former skeptic, Wilinski says she understands others that express doubt about energy healing: “But I tell them that if I can do it, they can, too. I integrate science and research into my teachings, and I help people unwrap the gifts that are already there.” Golden Light Healing also provides workshops that teach how to make natural soaps and ceremonial drums. Wilinski and her husband lead spiritual tours throughout the United States and abroad, introducing people to the serenity of the Black Hills of South Dakota and the peace of Rock Island, near Door County; as well as the wisdom of shamanic teachers in Peru and ceremonial healing traditions in Ireland. Golden Light Healing’s next spiritual tour of Ireland is May 22 to 31, 2015. Openings are still available. Wilinski holds workshops through-out Green Bay and Milwaukee, with an upcoming mediumship class, Decem-ber 13 and 14, in Elm Grove. “I’ve trained thousands in energy healing,” she enthuses. “People are always so surprised that they can do it. It’s not as hard as they think it is, and they slip into that place where magic happens. I love seeing the light come on in people’s eyes.”

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Before allopathic medicine became the norm, civilizations used gem-stones, herbs and oils for healing.

The use of crystals for rituals and heal-ing dates back to the ancient Sumeri-ans, followed by the Greeks, Egyptians and Chinese, and then the Druids, the Wiccans and many others. The sacred texts of most religions mention the use of gemstones, and authors including Hildegard von Binghen, Arnoldus Saxo and John Mandeville all wrote about the healing qualities of stones. The question is whether or not there is a science behind the use of crystals and physical healing.

The Energy and Science of CrystalsCrystals form in the ground through a combination of water, heat and pres-sure, the latter being a source of piezo-electric energy, which is the electric current produced by some crystals and ceramic materials when they are sub-jected to mechanical pressure. In 1880, scientists Jacque and Pierre Curie first demonstrated that quartz crystals have a unique ability to convert electrical energy to me-chanical energy and vice versa. They showed that quartz crystals have the ability to receive, process and transmit precise vibrations, which is how many of our modern technological devices

are powered. This is called the piezo-electric effect. Since then, scientists have also found that quartz crystals are capable of receiving and transmitting energy that can store, amplify, transfer and trans-form other vibrational frequencies of energy in the form of precise, periodic pulses. Computers, digital watches, radios, sonar, cigarette lighters, electric guitars and electrical units in cars and satellites all operate because of crystal-line energy. In his book, Vibrational Medicine, physician Richard Gerber states, “The crystalline structure will respond in unique and precise ways to a wide spec-trum of energies, including heat, light, pressure, sound, electricity, gamma rays, microwaves, bioelectricity and even the energies of consciousness. In response to these varying energetic inputs, the molecular structure of the crystal will undergo particular modes of oscilla-tion, thereby creating specific vibratory frequencies of energy transmission.”

Crystals and HealingAccording to the theory of energy heal-ing, when we are not in touch with our feelings, our thoughts and our spiritual connection, our energy field becomes misaligned, causing physical discomfort and even illness. Healing is not simply a physical act, and the resonance of

crystals works on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels to assist us in un-derstanding the nature of our diseases and discomforts. The ability of crystals to assist us with our own awareness is a fundamental factor in how they help us heal. Renowned IBM research scientist and crystal healer Marcel Vogel points out, “The crystal is a neutral object whose inner structure exhibits a state of perfection and balance.” The crystal seems to have an almost innate intelli-gence that helps it to amplify and direct this energy of perfect balance toward the areas of the physical body where energy is stagnant, thereby helping balance the energy system and create healing where it is needed. Vogel explained how transferring thought forms into crystals can help with healing: “Although the crystal may be used for ‘mind-to-mind’ communi-cation, its higher purpose… is in the service of humanity for the removal of pain and suffering. With proper training, a healer can release negative thought forms which have taken shape as disease patterns in a patient’s physi-cal body.” The key concept Vogel presented is that the quartz crystal is capable of amplifying and directing the natural en-ergies of the healer. The subtle energies of the healer’s field become focused and coherent, in a manner similar to a laser, according to Gerber. Healing is not simply about curing a pain or disease. True healing unlocks the blocks that prevent us from letting go of the past in order to live in the present moment. Because crystals are pure thought forms and pure energy, they allow us the gift of a pathway by which we can direct our lives to a more perfect union with the universal consciousness and experience a joyful, complete existence.

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This article is written especially for young readers eager to embrace the true spirit of the holiday season. Shar-ing it with them can help cultivate a lifelong practice of giving.

Have you ever seen someone do something that changed a situation from bad to good?

Maybe your parents helped someone whose car broke down, or a teacher spent extra time after class helping you with schoolwork. No matter your age, where you live or what you own, you have the power to do good, too. What you do can make other people happy and make the world a better place. Here are some ideas to help you figure out how.

� A good place to start is to think about what’s important to you. This will help you find a way of giving back that you’ll enjoy and want to do again and again. For example, if you love taking care of animals, offer to walk an elderly person’s dog for them. If you get sad when you think about someone being lonely, visit a neighbor that lives alone

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� You can also use your own special talents to help others. If you are a good cook, bake a healthy holiday treat to bring to someone that is feeling sick. You can read out loud a story to a younger child. If you’re strong and have lots of en-ergy, you can help your neighbor take out the trash or do other household chores.

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PauseHunger, the body’s fuel gauge, mani-fests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?” May suggests practicing FEAST-ing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and

then accept them without judgment. Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

SavorComplex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar. Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation. “Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

Connect“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grand-parents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged along-side favorite photos and stories.

SyncAccording to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May. Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, bak-ing breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits. “The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it cel-ebrates nature’s transitions.

PlayStir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece contain-ing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradi-tion. Evans remarks, “This is a wonder-ful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

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“December 26 was a chance for land-owners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.” Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity.

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A Revitalizing Ritual for the New Year

Start the new year with a tabula rasa (clean slate) by hosting a New Year’s Eve Good Riddance Tea Party. Gather family and friends over warm ginger tea, spiced apple cider, hot chocolate and festive finger foods. Guests write down on slips of paper any mistakes, disappointments, regrets, hurts or failings they wish to be forgiven or forgotten. One by one, put them into a crackling fireplace or bonfire to symbolize surrendering of the past. “This ties the heart strings in a com-forting bow,” comments author Sarah Ban Breathnach. Then, inscribe fresh intentions for the year to come and tuck them away in a special place. “This is the most mystical part, because so many prayers get answered,” Ban Breathnach says. Lastly, toast the new year with optimism and joy.


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Creating a repertoire of delicious win-tery foods can help evoke health, mind-fulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises ap-proaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shop-ping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experi-ence. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.” Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

Memory-Making Christmas Cake

This nontraditional, healthy Christmas cake is alcohol-, sugar- and gluten-free. It relies on fruit for sweetness, almond meal for moistness and vanilla, cinna-mon, nutmeg and orange essences for a perfect mingling of flavors. Prepare the cake with the whole family as a Stir-Up Sunday ritual, and keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator until Christmas Day. Serve in small portions at room tempera-ture or warmed in the oven and along-side vanilla bean custard or plain yogurt swirled with orange blossom honey.

Yields 20 servings

2½ cups (600 grams) mixed and chopped dried fruit (raisins, prunes, figs, apricots, currants, sultanas and/ or dates)1 tsp ground cinnamon¼ tsp nutmeg1 tsp vanilla bean extract Zest and juice from 1 organic orange3 Tbsp olive oil3 organic free-range eggs2 cups (200 gm) ground almonds (almond flour)¼ cup (50 gm) walnuts

Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.

Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs. Mix in the almond flour and walnuts, then spoon the batter into the baking tin.

Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.)

After cooling, remove from the tin and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month.

Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, author of The 80/20 Diet and founder of TheHealthyChef.com.

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A velvety-smooth custard, also called crème anglaise, may be used as a foundation of many desserts. It can be flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate, citrus, coffee or pistachio. Pour this vanilla bean custard over a warm Christmas cake or serve it straight up as eggnog, adding a touch of brandy and dusting of nutmeg.

2 cups milk of choice (organic, almond, coconut, soy or rice)2 organic free-range eggs2 tsp vanilla bean extract2 Tbsp organic maple syrup or 1 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp cornflour or kudzuPinch nutmeg

Heat milk in a saucepan with vanilla and honey and bring to near boiling, then remove from heat.

Beat eggs and cornflour in a stainless steel mixing bowl until combined.

Pour the hot milk over the eggs and whisk in well.

Pour the egg mixture back into the sauce-pan and cook over a gentle heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon.


Remove from the heat quickly and pour back into the mixing bowl.

Whisk well to slightly cool and smooth it out. If any lumps appear, strain the mixture through a sieve.

Serve hot or cold. To warm up cold custard, put in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir and heat through gently.

NOTE: For an egg-free custard, heat 17 oz almond milk with 2 Tbsp honey or 100 percent maple syrup and 2 tsp va-nilla extract until near boiling. Thicken with a slurry made from 2 Tbsp corn-flour, arrowroot or kudzu. Finish with a sprinkling of nutmeg.

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Melody Moonlight’s story, which birthed the potion32 oz apple juice½ cup dried holy basil leaf2 Tbsp dried orange peel2 Tbsp dried rosemary1½ Tbsp crushed cardamom1½ Tbsp dried ginger root1 Tbsp dried peppermint leaves½ Tbsp ground nutmeg1½ cinnamon sticks13 drops each of essences of chicory flower, beech flower and rose quartz (all available at natural grocers)

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10Introduction to Essential Oils – 11:30am-12:30pm. Understand how essential oils can be vital tools in realizing optimum health. Practice every day uses for oils to improve the well-being of your family. $5/advance, $10/day of. Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza, W359 N5002 Brown St, #211. Oconomowoc. 262-244-7231. AbundantJoyYoga.com.

When Panic Attacks – 6-7pm. The best treatment for panic, whether spontaneous or predictable, is a drug-free approach with long-term results. Learn the causes and treatments for panic and anxiety. Taught by holistic practitioners Di Philippi. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11Make Kombucha Tea – 1-2:30pm. Learn about the health benefits of the probiotic Kombucha Tea and how to make it at home with ease. Class includes a SCOBY mother mushroom and instructions. $30. The Atrium, 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP, Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12HeArt & Soul Exploratory Workshop – Dec 12, 13. 9:30-11am. Explore dreamy, abstract, intui-tive painting with watercolors and ink. $25. True Creative You Studio, The Springs Gallery/Studios, 521 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha. 262-955-0638. TrueCreativeYou.com.

Tui Shoi (Push Hands) – 5:45-7pm. Two person practice for experienced tai chi players. Free. Good Harvest Market, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13Mediumship Training Workshop – Dec 13-14. Learn to connect with souls who have passed on. Experiential class, appropriate for those starting out or those interested in refining their skills, offers the opportunity to give and receive crossing-over readings. Elm Grove. Register: 414-232-6132. [email protected]. GoldenLight Healing.net.

Urbal Tea at Lake Mills Winter Market – 9am-3pm. Urbal Tea, with tea gifts for your holiday list, is among the exhibitors at this holiday market. The market also offers foods, jewelry and crafts ranging from hand-turned wooden items to scented soaps and candles. Free entry. Lake Mills Middle School Commons and Gym, 318 College St, Lake Mills. Nick: 414-916-5088. [email protected].

Happy Holidays


Animal Reiki Workshop – 10am-4pm. This class specifically teaches Reiki for animals: the techniques, hand placements, symbols and energy. All levels welcome but at least Reiki I to participate. $150. Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Register: 414-444-4110. BarkNScratch Outpost.com.

Spirit Fair-Lake Country – 10am-4pm. Spirit fair offer opportunities to connect with loved ones, receive guidance and healing and to enjoy the many gifts of our readers, healers and artisans. Vendors have wares for sale. Free/entry, $40/30 min reading or healing. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. SpiritFair-LakeCountry.com.

Everything You Wanted to Know about Crys-tals – 10:30am-4pm. Two sections: 10:30am-1pm. Learn the10 First Aid crystals, that can reduce pain and anxiety and alleviate headaches, backaches, tummy aches and sinus problems. 1:30-4pm. Learn the laying on of stones and your healing potential when experiencing the energy during a self-healing layout. $45/each section, $80/both. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Guided Meditation and Drum Circle – 6:30-7:30pm. Enhance spiritual awareness through guided meditation and healing vibrations from the drum circle. Bring a rhythm instrument or sit and let the vibration envelop you. Presented by Dic Paitrick of Love2healU and Kris Nelsen. $10, free/children. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14Aromatherapy Basics – 11am-1pm. Class introduces students to essential oil blending and safely using oils according to the standards. The leading uses for oils and aromatherapy, and multi-purpose oils, will be discussed. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Reg-ister: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

How Do I Integrate Spirituality and Religion – 1-3pm. Part of the Life’s Big Questions series, the class begins with a meditation followed by a teaching related to the day’s topic, integrating spirituality and religion. The installation of a positive quality follows group discussion. $35. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Natural Perfumery – 1:30-3:30pm. Essential oils have been classified according to the musical scale. Class introduces top notes, middle notes and base notes and basic perfumery. Students create a unique perfume blend of oils to take home. $50; includes materials, supplies and workbook. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Dancing For Birth Class – 2-3:30pm. Who knew preparing for birth could be so enjoyable? Dancing for Birth strengthens the whole body and releases stress. No dance experience needed. Free. Well-Rounded Maternity Center, 2455 S. Howell Ave, Mil-waukee. More info, Heather Burkart: 414-719-8923. AnnapurnaYogaAyurveda.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15Keep Stress at Bay for the Holidays – 9-10:30am. The ancient healing art of qigong promotes re-laxation and balance. Learn special breathing techniques that eliminate stress, energize and heal. Taught by tai chi instructor Patricia Culotti. $15. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

Why Your Stomach Hurts – 6-7pm. Naturopath Karen Cino talks about how your digestive system works and why you may have gas, bloating and heartburn even though you eat a healthy diet. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

Natural remedies for Perimenopause – 7-8:30pm. Learn to prevent symptoms naturally. Balance your

Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. C4WB.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18Drumming for Everyone – 6:30-8pm. Begin-ners as well as advanced players ages 13 and up are invited. Please bring a drum if you have one. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

Course Intuitive Development: Numerology – 7-8:30pm. Numerology is used to determine per-sonality, strengths, talents, obstacles, inner needs and ways of dealing with others. Students prepare a chart and explore how numerology can be applied to their life. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19Women’s Winter Solstice Chakra Retreat – Dec 19-21. Celebrate the holidays with a women’s weekend: chakra activities, acupuncture, intuitive readings, massage, past life regression, yoga nidra, tai chi, chakra dance, fire ceremony and more. Waldo, WI. Register, Christina Wilke-Burbach: 608-393-7353 or MindSoulAndSelf .com/retreats.html.

Play with Paint and Meditate – Dec 19, 20. 9:30-11am. Enjoy a guided meditation and express your creative voice through intuitive painting. A wonder-ful way to relax, relieve stress, stretch your imagina-tion and experience the flow of creativity. $25. True Creative You Studio, The Springs Gallery/Studios, 521 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha. 262-955-0638. TrueCreativeYou.com.

Yoga for Healing: Grief and Coping with the Holidays – 6-7:30pm. Learn from a grief counselor ways to cope with the holidays after losing a loved one. Then, soothe yourself with gentle, restorative yoga and breathing. Free. SantoshaFitness. W307 N1497, #102, Delafield. 262-337-9065. Santosha Fitness.Net.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20Reiki Level I – 12:30-5:30pm. Learn Reiki’s original intent and ideals, including: connecting to frequency energy; basic breath and meditation; grounding and protection; understanding attun-ement; and the 21-day cleanse process. Students earn level I certification. Angel Light Center for the Heal-ing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21Winter Solstice Sun Salutations and Somatics – 6:45-9am. Awaken your yoga practice with the first winter sunrise: 108 sun salutations organized into 4 groups, with muscle releasing techniques that in-vigorate and restore mobility. $15/advance, $20/day of. Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza, W359 N5002 Brown St, #211. Ocono-mowoc. 262-244-7231. AbundantJoyYoga.com

Reiki Level III – 12:30-5:30pm. Learn the mean-ings of symbols and their connection to guides and angels, and to draw the master symbol and symbols that support it. Emphasis on creating sacred space for Reiki attunement. Reiki Practitioner Level III/Reiki Master designation awarded for successfully completion. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

hormones with nutrition, supplements and natural remedies. $30. The Atrium, 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP Benoit: 414-651-2243. Milwaukee Reiki.MassagePlanet.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16Introduction to Reiki and Reiki Share – 6:15pm. If you are interested in learning about Reiki this is the class for you. Techniques are demonstrated and students get to feel their energy and that of fellow students. $10. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Reg-ister: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17Laughing Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. The practice brings joy to your soul and exercise to your body. There is no yoga involved but you will experience the benefits of this practice. $7. Center for Well-

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wednesdayGentle Healing Yoga – 10-11am. A gentle, indi-vidualized class for those dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, fi bromyalgia, MS, cancer, injuries or other health conditions. Also those interested in the gentle yoga style. $11, $38/4 weeks. YogAsana Studio, S75w17315 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Shelley Carpen-ter: 414-217-4185. [email protected]. PureEnergyYoga.com.

fridayGentle Healing Yoga – 11am-12pm. A gentle, individualized class for those dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, fi bromyalgia, MS, cancer, injuries or other health conditions. Also those interested in the gentle yoga style. $13. The Barefoot Haven, 5628 Parking Street, Greendale. Shelley Carpenter: 414-217-4185. [email protected]. PureEnergyYoga.com.

saturdayHealing Spirit Flute Circle – 1-3pm. 2nd Sat. Come to play or just enjoy the soothing sounds of the tradi-tional Native American fl ute. No musical experience or fl ute required. All ages welcome. Tippecanoe Church, 125 W Saveland Ave, Bay View. More info, Glen: 262-794-2315. [email protected].

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sundayOconomowoc Winter Farmers’ Market – Through Mar 29. No market Dec 28. 9:30am-1pm. Offered are vegetables and meats, brown eggs, grass fed beef, artisanal cheeses, breads and sweets, sea-food products, condiments and prepared foods. Oconomowoc Landscape Supply and Garden Center greenhouses, N68 W37850 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc.

Unity Center of Light Sunday Services – 10am. With Rev Sue Ellen Kelly and the music of George Busateri, Duane Stuermer and various soloists. Also, children’s Sunday school. This year’s theme is Earth School 101. Unity says it is not a religion, but a way of life. Sunset Playhouse Theater, Wall Street and Elm Grove Rd, Elm Grove. 414-395-3831. TheUnityCenterOfLight.org.

mondayMeditation Mondays – 1-2pm. Life can get chaotic and overwhelming. Meditation is a way to bring a period of calm and help you fi nd your center. Refreshments available. Donation. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. [email protected].

Essential Oils Community Classes – 6:30-8pm or by appointment. Every 3rd Mon. An informal, open Q&A resource session on essential oils. Free. WonderSpirit Resources, Kindred Spirit Center, Waukesha. RSVPs required by Friday before. RSVP: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com/EssentialOils.html.

tuesdayBeginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am or 6-7pm. Relieve stress, gain fl exibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $44/4 weeks; $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. [email protected]. PureEnergyYoga.com.

Meditation for World Peace & Enlightenment – 7:30-8:15pm. Self-Realization Church, 2418 Man-gold Ave, Milwaukee. More info: 414-535-0611.

Architecture of All Abundance Personal Renais-sance Circle – 8:10-9:10pm. Phone reading and conversation circle. Life wisdom, feminine-spirit-centered sessions led by Anne Wondra. $10, $27/monthly. Register, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.

Sound Healing Winter Solstice/New Moon Medi-tation – 6-7:30pm. Participants will enter a deeply relaxed state through the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls and vocal toning, and set a healing in-tention for the winter. $20. Within Arms Reach, 341 Main St, Allenton. 262-825-7481. CeliasSound.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24Christmas Candle Lighting Ceremony – 6:30pm. Open to all. Free. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 4Burning Bowl and Letter to God Service – 10am. A New Year ceremony to release the old and set your intention for the new. Open to all. Location: Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N. 73rd St., Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7Whispers on the Wind: Earth Medicine Training Program – Jan 7-11. Wed 4pm-Sun 3pm. Inten-sive training program in shamanism and energy medicine meeting four times over the next year for 4 ½ intensive days each session. Heal yourself and others while unfolding the gifts within using these ancient healing practices. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, Sobieski. 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15Holistic Healing Retreat to India – Jan 15 to Feb 1,. Fully catered trip includes room/board, treatments and herbal medicines, daily and weekly optional wellness activities, in-country transportation, pre-trip and in-country logistics management. Optional third week of healing or cultural extension available. $1,950-$2,825/depends on options. Details: AyurvedaWell-ness.org/Solutions/Wellness-Retreats.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19Introduction to Essential Oils – 6:45-7:45pm. Understand how essential oils can be vital tools in realizing optimum health. Practice every day uses for oils to improve the well-being of your family. $5/advance, $10/day of. Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza, W359 N5002 Brown St, #211. Oconomowoc. 262-244-7231. AbundantJoyYoga.com.

FOR RENT

Beautiful THERAPY/HEALING ROOM avail-able in Healing Center. Elm Grove/Brookfi eld area. Call 262-787-3001.

classifiedsFee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to [email protected]. Deadline is the 10th of the month.


ACUPUNCTURE

GAYATRI CENTER FOR HEALINGJacque Stock • 262-860-6020SpiritHealerAcupuncture.com

Diplomate of Acupuncture; Treatment of pain, hormone imbalances, infertility, headaches, and more. Call for free consultation. Wauwatosa and Brookfield locations. See ad, page 14.

KATHRYN KIYONO, MDLakeshore Medical Clinic, 4448 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield414-281-5150LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com

Dr. Kiyono is a Family Medicine practitioner currently accepting new acupuncture patients.

SANA ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARYHeather Henry Peterman, DAOMc LAc924 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee414-882-7897

Unique and effective style of acupuncture infused wi th orthopedic massage techniques and herbal medicine. We also offer a low-cost, community-style, walk-in clinic.

AIR PURIFICATION

MEQUON VACUUM CENTER6619 W Mequon Rd, Mequon262-242-4190 • MequonVacuum.com

Protect your family from allergies and asthma with the IQAir HealthPro Plus air purifier, the #1-rated air purifi er in the world, proven to fi lter the smallest, most harmful part icles. See ad, page 29.

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To be included in the Community Resource Guide, email [email protected] to request our media kit.

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ANIMAL COMMUNICATION

ALL SPIRIT HEALING Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com

Stacy Krafczyk specializes in Animal Communication, intuitive readings, after life communication, energy work and healing for both people and animals that helps promote physical and emotional well-being.

AYURVEDA

AYURVEDA WELLNESSJamie Durner, CAP240 Regency Ct, Ste 201, Brookfield262-389-5835

Natural health for chronic conditions including digestive disorders, women’s issues, aging with ease, and brain longevity. P e r s o n a l i z e d p r o g r a m s , detoxifi cation, hands-on therapies and corporate wellness. 20+ years holistic health experience.

CHIROPRACTIC

MARK GRAMBLICKA, DCLakeshore Medical Clinic, 2000 E Layton Ave, St. Francis414-766-9050LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com

Complete chiropractic care ages 5 through geriatrics. Treats neck & back pain, headaches, disc herniation & degeneration, f i b r o m y a l g i a , p e r i p h e r a l neuropathies, arthritic diseases, chronic pain and more.

CRYSTALS

ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com

Our Crystal Emporium features unique and exquisite crystals, stones and natural stone jewelry at affordable prices. Crystal Workshops and therapeutic Crystal Healing sessions also

available. See ad, page 10.

FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS4763 N 124 St, Butler • 262-790-0748FreeSpiritCrystals.com

Besides selling beautiful stones and crystals, we offer a variety of healing sessions, crystal healing classes, Reiki, astrology, tarot readings and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 25.

DENTISTRY

BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRYBryan Schwartz DDSSteve Carini DDS222 N Franklin St, Port Washington262-284-2662

We specialize in Biomimetic (tooth conservation) Dentistry and natural/holistic dental care. Committed to informing, educating, and supporting each client, empowering them to be their own healthcare advocate. See ad, page 9.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONSN35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.com

“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.” Our offi ce specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad, page 5.

EDUCATION

NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL1101 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee414-351-6000 • NWMS.info

New World offers an a u t h e n t i c , i n t e r -nationally accredited Montessori education

that nurtures the whole child in a happy, calm, and peaceful setting. Ages 18 months to 10 years. See ad, page 27.

FAMILY PRACTICE

CHARLES PLAYER, DOLakeshore Medical Clinic, 4448 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield414-766-9050LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com

Holistic primary care from newborn to geriatrics. Offering alternative treatments such as Osteopathic Manual Manipula-tions (OMT) as alternative treatments for musculoskeletal and chronic pain.


HYPNOTHERAPY

HOLDING THE KEYSJoseph Siegworth MM, BFA,CMT414-839-6682

Allow Joseph to help you shift and transform your life using several modali t ies including Matrix Energetics, Yuen Method, Dolores Cannon’s Quantum Heal ing Hypnosis Therapy, sound.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

BROOKFIELD LONGEVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING CLINIC17585 W North Ave, #160262-784-5300 • LiveLongMD.com

Specializing in Anti-Aging Medicine. Board certifi ed, fellowship trained. Combining the best of traditional medicine with a holistic approach to weight loss using hormone balancing, detoxifi cation and control of inflammation. IV therapies

including Myer’s, glutathione, vitamins and minerals. See ads, pages 27 and 32.

CMB HEALTH SPECIALTIES147 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek414-764-0920CmbHealthSpecialties.com

Carol M. Brown, DO, PhD, FAARFM, is board certified in anti-aging and regenerative and f u n c t i o n a l m e d i c i n e . S h e specializes in health optimization for all ages and all stages of life. See ad, page 19.

INTUITIVE ARTS

ROBIN GUAYASAMIN-SALERNO262-501-4838 • InnerSongs.netMukwonago location

Provides you insight and comfort in personal communications with spirit and animal loved ones. Innovative workshops with horses at Innersongs assists in self-discovery and balance.

LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPESERVICES

ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE414-810-5858info@EcoHarmonyLandscaping.comMike.EcoHarmony@gmail.comEcoHarmonyLandscaping.com

E c o l o g i c a l l y minded, full-ser-vice landscape

company servicing SE Wisconsin. Specializing in sustainable ideas and low-maintenance solutions. Professional Craftsmanship Inspired by Nature. See ad, page 29.

LACEWINGDiane Olson-Schmidt • [email protected]

Garden consultation, instruction, landscape design, wildfl owers and woodland gardens, prairies, small ponds, rain gardens, landscape maintenance, organic lawn care.

Organic landscape practices in all habitats. See ad, page 26.

LIFE COACH

TRUE CREATIVE [email protected]

Cecelia Blenker M.Ed, certifi ed life coach and artist, offers pe rsona l g rowth , c rea t ive expression and wellness through life coaching and art classes for the soul. See ad, page 29.

WONDERSPIRIT COACHINGAnne Wondra • 262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com

Spiritual life coach: sacred femi-nine, women’s spirit, personal renaissance, inspired creatives’ circles, sacred oils, personal well-ness growth consultant. See ad, page 32.

MASSAGE

ACTIVE BODY WELLNESSRob Reader, LMT: 414-721-6942Wendy Halfpap, LMT: 414-839-768810620 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon

Let your body play to its full potential with the benefi ts of therapeutic massage. Relieve chronic and acute pa in , accelerate recovery time, and experience the benefits of

postural alignment. See ad, page 24.

THUROW PRIMARY PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARESharon K Thurow, FNP, BC216 N Green Bay Rd, Thiensville262-242-3966

Our philosophy is to treat our patients as we would want ourselves and our families treated through holistic, evidence-based medicine.

HEALING ARTS

CENTER FOR WELL-BEINGSandra Anderson, MIN301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland262-367-0607 • c4wb.com

Sandra Anderson is certifi ed in advanced energy medicine techniques and practices for supporting individuals who are looking for holistic approaches in attaining fulfillment and well-being. See ad, page 15.

GAYATRI CENTER FOR HEALINGLynne Austin • 675 Brookfield Rd, Brookfield • 262-860-6021

Twenty-one years in healing the body and soul. Massage, Reiki healer/teacher, Shamanic, Sound and Emotional Release. Classes and workshops. Author and speaker. See ad, page 14.

NATALIE BENOITThe Atrium 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale414-651-2243MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com

Wellness coach, guide, consultant, educator, and Reiki practitioner since 2000. Specializing in disease reversal with natural evidence-based therapies. Emphasis on functional, alternative, com-plementary and energy medicines.

PURE ENERGY YOGAShelley Carpenter, PT, RYT, Reiki Master/TeacherPureEnergyYoga.com • 414-217-4185

Reiki healing sessions and instruction, yoga classes for all in Pewaukee, Muskego, Greendale. Restore balance, health and well-being in mind, body and spirit.

Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.

~Goran Persson


CONSCIOUS MASSAGERebecca deVogel, LMT414-839-0242Sussex/Lisbon & Brookfield/Elm GroveRebeccaDeVogel.com

Energy-rich, intuitive bodywork embraces the more of you, bringing ease and vibrant health to every aspect of life. Specializing in relaxation, lomi lomi, deep tissue and therapeutic massage.

MATERNITY WELLNESS

ANNAPURNA AYURVEDA & YOGAHeather Burkart, CAP, RYTWell-Rounded Maternity Center, Bay View414-719-8923

Holistic solutions for women’s w e l l n e s s i s s u e s i n c l u d i n g reproductive health, pregnancy, and postpartum. Healing diets, natural remedies, herbs. Prenatal yoga and dancing for birth classes.

NATURAL FOOD

GOOD HARVEST MARKETLocated 1 block south of I94 at Hwy T, Pewaukee • 262-544-9380 GoodHarvestMarket.com

Waukesha County’s largest natural food store offers a full selection of organic foods, holistic

health and beauty department, café, and classes in their community room. See ad, page 3.

OUTPOST NATURAL FOODSBay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locationsOutpost.coop

We know Jack! Unlike other area grocers, we know by name many of the farmers and producers who supply Outpost with quality goods. See ad, page 15.

URBAL [email protected]

Urbal Tea creates quality herbal infusions. Our loose leaf herbal teas helps heal, tone and refresh the entire body. Urbal Tea is liquid for life.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE4433 N Oakland Ave, ShorewoodLakesideNaturalMedicine.com414-939-8748

Dr. Sarah Axtell is a board-certifi ed naturopathic physician with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gas t ro in tes t ina l d isorders , endocrine conditions, cancer, anxiety and weight loss.

NUTRITION

BLOOMING BUDS MEDICINE333 Bishops Way, Ste 121, BrookfieldBloomingBudsMedicine.com414-350-8279

Nataliya Runtova, MSOM, BSN, Lc. acupuncturist, specializes in fatigue, stress, emotional well-being, chronic illness. Integrates ancient Oriental Medicine with con t empora ry Nu t r i t i ona l Balancing Science based on hair test analysis.

H20 ENERGY FLOW262-334-2068 • [email protected]’s Energy, 1427 W Washington Ave, West Bend

At Karen’s Energy Superfood Store and Wellness Center, learn about the importance of water and how H2O Energy Flow combined fl ow is an essential energy source. See ad, page 40.

PEDIATRIC MEDICINE

DAVID ROSENBERG, DO, FAAPLakeshore Medical Clinics3305 S 20th St, Milwaukee163 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee414-766-9050LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com

Holistic pediatric care including craniosacral therapy for infants and children.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

IDEAL BRAIN262-227-1460 • [email protected]

Ideal Brain, LLC, provides Brain-wave Optimiza-t ion, a break-

through neuro-technology designed for relaxation, self-regulation, as well as providing mental, physi-cal and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 21.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

INNER JOURNEYSNancy Hornby 414-332-8159Susan Wasserman 414-961-0649InrJourneys.com

Psycho the rapy se rv ices h o n o r i n g t h e e x q u i s i t e connection between mind/body/spirit. Offering holistic, traditional and cutting-edge approaches. 50+ years of combined experience helping a diverse clientele with a

wide variety of issues. See ad, page 5.

RECONNECTIVE HEALING

TRUE WHOLENESS HEALING121 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay414-243-9851 • TrueWholenessHealing.com

Terri Humphrey, Reconnective Healing Practitioner, provides non-invasive, powerful healing for the mind, body, emotions, and spiri t . Works with infants, children, and adults. Helps with chronic i l lness, infert i l i ty, emotional issues, and more.

ROLFING

ROLFWORKSLynn Cohen414-477-1033 • RolfWorks.net

Rolfi ng is a holistic system of neuromuscular manual therapy and re-education in service of pain relief, freedom of movement, and improved coordination. See ad, page 5.

SCHOOLS/TRAINING

ART OF HEALING SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com

Wisconsin’s Premier School for Energy Medicine Training offering individual classes, certificate and diploma programs. Built on the belief that knowledge, competency and professionalism must

exist at the very foundation of Energy Work.

SOLAR ENERGY

SUNVEST SOLAR262-547-1200SunVest.comN27 W24075 Paul Ct, Ste 200, Pewaukee

Designs and installs solar PV systems ut i l izing c u s t o m e r e n d o r s e d materials and incentive

programs for residential/commercial buildings, providing unparalleled customer satisfaction and dependable clean energy. See ad, page 13.

SOUND HEALING

CELIA’S [email protected]

Cel ia Faye Meise l , mul t -dimensional sound healer, offers individual and group healing sessions for those seeking relief from emotional and physical pain a s s o c i a t e d w i t h c h r o n i c conditions.

SPIRITUAL

SPIRITUAL LIVING OF GREATER MILWAUKEE3211 S Lake Dr, St FrancisRsgm.net • 414-659-7849

We inspire a positive approach to a lifetime of spiritual growth. We celebrate our diversity and recognize our unity. Be the One who makes a

difference! Rev Lisa Stewart-de Snoo & Rev Scott de Snoo. See ad, page 26.

UNITY CHURCHRev Tom Sherbrook1717 N 73 St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org

Find peace and happiness in a stressful world. Rev. Tom, acting minister, was former pastor for 27 years at St. Ann’s Church in West Allis. See ad, page 28.

VETERINARY SERVICES

ANIMAL DOCTOR HOLISTIC VETERINARY COMPLEXS73 W16790 Janesville Rd, Muskego414-422-1300 • AnimalDoctorHolistic.com

Complete, integrated pet health care, including natural nutrition, titres, herbal/glandular/nutraceutical supplements, and essential oils. Dr. Jodie is a certifi ed acupuncturist and food therapist.

YOGA

ABUNDANT JOY YOGA & WELLNESSW359 N5002 Brown St, Ste 211, Oconomowoc262-244-7231 • AbundantJoyYoga.com

Beth Major is a 200hr CYT & is pursuing 500hr certification in Alignment Yoga. Her classes emphasize soothing asanas, relaxing breathing & calming meditation.

SANTOSHA FITNESSW307 N1497 Golf Rd, Ste 102, Delafield 262-337-9065 • SantoshaFitness.net

We offer affordable, enjoyable yoga for everyone in an intimate, calming space that specializes in yoga, fi tness and mindfulness; also have a certifi ed Ayurvedic practitioner on staff. See ad, page 19.

ASSOCIATION OF NATURAL HEALTH1427 W Washington Ave, West BendKarensEnergy.com/tnc-certification 262-629-4301

Therapeut ic Nut r i t iona l Counselor TNC Certifi cation accredited by the Association of Natural Health. Curriculum: nutrition, detoxing, energy medicine, chronic disease/cancer prevention, over 80

natural healing therapies, and fi ve-day, classroom training. See ad, page 8.

AVEDA INSTITUTE OF BEAUTYAND WELLNESS327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee414-227-2889 • IBW.edu

Located in Mil-waukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beau-

ty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.

GOLDEN LIGHT HEALINGAmy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277GoldenLightHealing.net

Discover your gifts with one of our many offerings! Offering healing sessions and training in Milwaukee and Green Bay area in Reiki, Shamanism, Intuition, Mediumship and much more.

MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE6232 Bankers Rd, Racine • 800-593-2320Acupuncture.edu

The Midwest College, with campuses in Racine and Chicago, offers accredited programs in Acupuncture and Or ienta l Medicine that lead to licensed practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and many other states. See ad, page 8.

SKIN CARE

WHITE SAGE SPASusie Raymond, Esthetician, Life Coach, Reiki Master/TeacherWhiteSageSpa.com • 414-352-6550

Rest your concerns in Susie’s soothing hands. Experience transformation within your skin, energy, or life purpose when you connect and express your inner desires. See ad, page 24.

Wishing you the happiest of holidays and a wonderful new year!


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