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Baby & Child Expo Saturday, July 16, 2011
FREE Gift Bag for pregnant women and new moms!
Lakeside Shopping Center 10 AM—1 PM
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16THEBEAUTYOF SUMMERBOREDOM RecapturingtheGolden DaysofChildhood byLisaGromicko
17GREENGAMES ABusinessCompetition
20MedicalScience BuildstheCase Mind-Body Medicine byColleenMorgan
22CANINEWATER BABIES SummerSafetyTips byAnnBrightman
24BERRYGOOD ReapBigBenefitsfrom Summer’sTinyGems byJudithFertig
26COOLAID Remediesfor SummerBummers byMaureenHealy
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contents 5 newsbriefs
10 healthbriefs
14 globalbriefs
16 healthykids
22naturalpet
26healingways
30consciousdining
31 calendarofevents
33ongoingevents
34classifieds
35community resourceguide
NaturalAwakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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Lastmonthwasafunone;IhopethatyouparticipatedinthefirstNOLALocavoreChallengewith
me.Ithasn’tbeeneasyeatingmostlylocallyproducedfoods,butwhataneyeopener!Whoknewthatthemajorityoffoodsstockingmykitchendon’tevenhavelocalingredients,muchlessarelocallyproduced.Findingandkeepinganadequatesupplyoflocalfoodsinthehouseprovedtobeanunexpectedlytoughchallengeforthisworking
woman,buttherewardsfeelgood.LeeStaffordandhisteamaretobecommendedforenlistinglocalchefs,foodmarketsandfarmers’marketsintheeffort.Theyallmadeitaninformativeandenjoyablecommunitywidehappening.I’malreadylookingforwardtonextyear’sevent,withtheintentionofbeingevenmoremindfulofeatinglocallyinthemeantime. Afterabusystart,summer’ssauna-likeheatnowbeckonsusalltotakethingsalittleslower,andNaturalAwakeningshassomecoolsuggestionsforchillingout,insideorout.In“TheBeautyofSummerBoredom,”onpage16,LisaGromickoexplainswhyit’simportanttogiveourchildrenandourselvessomedowntime.Myownsummerchildhoodmemoriesincludemanydaysof“doingnothing”withfriendsandcousins.Ofcourse,weweredoingthingslikeridingbikesandhatchingcreativeplayschemes,buttherewerenoplansorschedulestofollow.Itmaysoundoddorevenwastefulintoday’sfastpacedandover-scheduledculture,butIvoteforregainingtheartof“doingnothing.” Ifchillingindoorsisappealingtoyou,maywesuggestsomemind-bodypracticesofferedthroughgroupclassesorone-on-onesessions?Summerisagoodtimetoindulgeinsomeprivateyogaormeditationsessionswithateacher,whentheirscheduleandyoursmaybeonthelighterside.You’llfindmanyhelpfulresourcesinthisissue. Wearehappytoreportthatscientificevidenceofthebenefitsofmind-bodytherapiesisfinallybeingcollectedviaacollaborationofthehealthinsurancegiant,Aetna,DukeUniversityIntegrativeMedicine,AmericanViniyogaInstituteandeMindful.com.Pilotstudieswith239Aetnaemployeeshaveconfirmedwhatyogisandmeditationpractitionershavelongbelieved—thatapplicationsofmind-bodytechniquesandpracticescanhelpdecreasestressandimproveoverallwell-being;allofitworkstosavehealthcaredollars.Aetnaplanstoexpandthestudiesthisyear.Learnmoreaboutthisgroundbreakingresearchin“MedicalScienceBuildstheCaseforMind-BodyMedicine,”onpage20. Shouldoutdooractivitiespresentunexpectedexperiences,MaureenHealy’snaturalfirst-aidkitin“CoolAid:RemediesforSummerBummers”willcomeinhandy(page26).Prepareyourkitnow,sothatyouhaveitreadyforthenextwarmweatherouting.
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newsbriefs
Four O’Clocks Project Recycles Doubloons to Combat Cancer
Collectorshavealwaysknownthatmardigrasdoubloonswerevaluable.
MetairieresidentKevinDonahoe,whomanagestheFourO’ClocksAroundtheWorldMemorialCancerProject,isturningthatvalueintocashforhiscause. Donahoesellsdonateddoubloonstobenefittheproject,whichhestartedafterhisfather,JimDonahoe,diedofcancerin1994.Inadditiontooperatingexpenses,thefundsraisedbythedoubloonsareusedtopurchasefouro’clockflowerseedsthataredistributedforfree.Donahoe’sfatherwasfondofthisperennialplantthatbloomsmostoftheyearintheSouth.
To donate to the project, call Donahoe at 504-833-3893 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit SymbolOfHope.com.
New Coupon Website Offers Savings
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couponthatcanhelpthemsavemoney,butlocatingthemostcurrentpromotionscanbeatime-consumingtask.Anewuser-friendlywebsite,NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.com,providesshopperswithgreatdealsandsavingsatmanyofthebusinessestheyalreadyvisit,andonproductsandservicestheyalreadyuseorwouldliketotry. “Weareexcitedtoprovideyetanotherwayforourreaderstousetheirfavoriteservices,ortrynewones,whilesupportinglocalbusinesses,”explainsLindaPalmer,ownerofNaturalAwakenings,inMiami.“Likeadvertisements,couponsareaninvaluabletoolforconsumersandbusinessesalike.Theyhelpfostercommunityconnectionswhileprovidinggreatsavingsandawareness.” NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.comisaneasy-to-navigatesitewithtoolsthatenableshopperstofind,organizeandprintfreecouponsasneeded.ItalsooffersoptionalfeaturessuchasRSSfeedsandemailnotificationofdiscountsfromshoppers’favoritebusinessesandstores.“It’stheeco-friendlytoolforgreen-consciousfolkswhoarelookingforgreatbargains,”Palmeradvises.“Usingthesefreecouponsisaseasyas1-2-3:find,clipandshare!”For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.com. See ads on pages 30 and 34.
Reconnective Healing Available in New Orleans
MarylouSmith,localadvancedPsych-KpractitionerhasaddedReconnectiveHealing®andTheReconnection®toherpractice.
SmithdescribesReconnectiveHealing®asconsistingofanexpandedbandwidthoffrequenciescomprisedofenergy,lightandinformation;thatwhenaccessed,oftenresultsinphysicalandemotionalshiftsthatallowforhealthandhealingonalllevels. TheReconnection®isdesignedtoconnectthebody’senergycirculationsystembacktoamuchlargeraxiatonalgridsystemwhichencirclestheplanetandcirculatesenergyandinformationthroughouttheuniverse.SmithoffersthatthroughTheReconnection®processwebecomeconnectedonamorepowerfulandevolvedlevelthaneverbefore,allowingustoreceiveaninfluxoflightandinformationwhichtransformsourbody,mindandspirit,clearingblocks,restoringbalance,openingupourintuitionandacceleratingustowardsourlife’spurpose.Marylou Smith sees clients at My Spa by the Park at 6312 Argonne Blvd. New Orleans, LA. For information on Reconnective Healing® or The Reconnection®, visit TheReconnection.com. To book a session with Marylou, call 504.723.2899 or email [email protected]. See ad on page 9.
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Waldorf Inspired School for Special Children
RaphaelAcademyisanewWaldorfinspiredprivateschoolinitiativeforchildrenandyouth
withintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilitiesthatmayinclude,butarenotrestrictedtoAsperger’s,autismspectrumdisorder,pervasivedevelopmentaldisorders,developmentaldelay,andADD/ADHD. Theschoolisactivelyenrollingstudentsforkindergartenthrougheighthgradeforfall2001classesthatwillhavemixed-ages. TheschoolfoundahomeinthehistoriclowerGardenDistrictonthegroundsofKingsleyHouse,whichcontainsaseriesofhistoricbuildingsandalushgreencourtyardandwillallowtheschooltoofferstateoftheartfacilitiesandcomputerlabs.
For more information on the next open house in July, visit RaphaelAcademy.org or contact Jacqueline Case at [email protected] or call 504-598-3227.
Mandeville Pet Ministry Offers Services to Connect People with their Pets
PeacefulPlanetPetsisapetministryfoundedbyPastor
BonniePoirierofMandeville,whooffersguidanceforpetownersonconnectingwiththeirpets.Poirierlookstoenrichherclients’spirituallivesbygettingthemattunedtothelessonstheirpetsofferthem–unconditionallove,loyaltyanddevotiontotheveryend. Thisministryoffersservicesincludingpetsitting,animalreikihealing,andprayerformissing,sickorinjuredanimals,aswellassupportduringsurgeryoreuthanasia,petlossgriefandmemorialservices.ApetlosssupportgroupoccursthelastSaturdayofeachmonthat9:30am.
Poirier has a masters in clinical hyp-notherapy, but she is also a practicing angel healer, holistic health practitio-ner, reiki master/teacher and owner of The Holistic Therapy Center, LLC and an ordained minister with Church of Peace in Christ. For more information, visit PeacefulPlanetPets.com, email [email protected] or call 985-373-2321.
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LLL Baby and Child Expo
Parentsofyoungchildrenandparents-to-bewillwanttocheckouttheLa
LecheLeague’sannualBaby&ChildExpothatwilltakeplaceatLakesideShoppingCenterinMetairieonSaturday,July16from10a.m.to1p.m. Theeventpromisestohavesomethingforeveryone.Arts,crafts,music,facepaintingandballoonswillkeepthekidshappy.Inadditiontofreeactivitiesforparents,therewillbeinformativedisplaysbyhealthcareprovidersandothervendorswhowillhelptheecoandhealth-mindedparenttofindtheproducts,servicesandsupporttheywanttoraisethenaturalbaby.Freegiftbagswillbegivenouttopregnantwomenandtonewmoms. La Leche League of Jefferson holds monthly meetings and gives support to moms wanting to breastfeed their babies. Information on meetings can be found at LLLJefferson.com. For more information on the expo, call Rachelle at 504-455-5558.
Natural Awakenings is happy to be a sponor of LLL’s Baby and Child Expo. See ad on page 2.
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Esthetique Party with a Purpose
EsthetiqueFacialSpaat5702MagazineSt.inUptownNewOrleansholds
monthlymicrodermabrasionpartieswherepartygoersreceivenicediscountsonmicrodermabrasionfacialsandonproducts.ThenextpartywillbeheldonJuly16from10a.m.to4p.m.Thetreatmentsarebyappointmentonly. OwnersJamiePlaiaandEliseDavisaregraduatesofAvedaInstituteofNewOrleans.ThetwoopenedtheEsthetiqueFacialSpain2008tooffercustomizedfacialsforthewholebody.Amedicalgradeskincarelinethatisparaben-freeandnotanimaltestedisusedatthespa.Themostpopularservicesarethreadingandmicrodermabrasionfacials.Thisyearserviceswereexpandedtoincludemassagetherapy. MicrodermabrasionisoneofthethreemostcommondermatologytreatmentsintheU.S.Davissaysitisapracticalchoiceforpatientswithminorskinproblemsandearlysignsofaging.Itminimizesfinelinesandimprovespores. EveryTuesdayisdiscountdayforthreading.ThisoldtechniqueforhairremovalfromtheMiddleEast,IndiaandChinaisinexpensive,quickandlessirritatingthatmanyothermethods.
For an appointment call 504-896-1006 or visit EFacialSpa.com to see the spa’s full line of services and products.
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Mind-Body Center Hosts Gulf Coast Community Day
TheMind-BodyCenterofLouisiana(MBCLA)ishostingafreeeventinGrandIsleJuly23where
residentscanlearnaboutself-caretechniquesforanxiety,depression,lowenergyandotherchronicailments.GuestspeakerJamesS.Gordon,M.D.oftheCenterforMind-BodyMedicineinWashington,D.C.,willdiscusseasy-to-learntechniquestohelpwiththeseissues. Dr.Gordonwilldemonstratedeepbreathing,guidedimagery,biofeedback,andmovement.Hewilltalkaboutfoodasmedicine,nutritionaldetoxification,andwhatfoodstoeatandnoteattopreventandtreatheadaches,fatigue,andcoughingthatmayberelatedtoexposuretooilanddispersants. MBCLAfacultywillleadsessionsonmind-bodyskills,andAcupunctureAid&ReliefServiceswilloffermassageandacupuncture.Therewillbeactivitiesforchildrenandteens.Lunchwillbeprovided.
The event is free and open to the public. No registra-tion required. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grand Isle Community Center, 3811 Hwy 1. For more information contact MBCLA at 504-265-0646 or visit MindBodyLA.org.
Somepeoplewalk intherain,others justgetwet.~RogerMiller
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Ultimate Kitchen Commando
UltimateKitchenCommandoJodiBrownwillbeatVomFassonTuesday,July12leadingacooking
classonhealthy,easyanddelicioussidedishesthatcanalsodoubleassummersnacks.Thehourlongclasswillbeginat6:30p.m.Whiletheclassisfree,participantsmustpre-registerbycalling504-302-1455. JodiBrownhasabackgroundthatincludesbeingachefandrestaurantowner,alifeandbusinesscoachandaprofessionalorganizer.ThroughtheUltimateKitchenCommandosheoffersservicestoindividualsandgroupswhowanttomakechangesintheirdiets,butdon’tknowwheretostart.Brown’shelpishandsonfordevelopingaplanthatcanmakeithappenbyphysicallyworkingwiththeclienttocleanthepantryofunwantedfoods,shopforbetterchoicesandevenshowhowtocookthenewchoices.Shesayssheisnotofferingpersonalchefservices,buteducatingpeopleinaverypersonalwaytogetthemstartedandsupportthemintheirfoodgoals.
Brown offers packages and classes customized to clients’ needs, including vegetarian, non-vegetarian, raw, special diets. For more information on services and packages offered visit UltimateKitchenCommando.com or call 504- 616-7171.
Urban Farming Teaches Leadership to Youth
GrowDatYouthFarm,anewprogramthatofferslocalyouthopportunitiestolearnfarmingtechniquesand
gainleadershipskillsislaunchingatwo-acrefarminCityParktobesetupbystudentswhohonedtheirskillsbyassistingurbanfarmersacrossthecityearlythissummer.ThegoalistohaveproducetoofferforsalebyJanuaryof2012,accordingtofarmdirectorJohannaGilligan. TulaneCityCenter,acommunity-mindedinstitutewithintheTulaneSchoolofArchitecture,isafoundingpartnerfortheprogram,whichisbasedontheFoodProjectinBoston.Itsmissionistodevelopleadersbyusingthefarmasatool.
Theprogramseekstohire15-18yearoldsthrough“recruitmentschools,”accordingtoGilligan.SofarGrowDathasrecruitedfromNewOrleansScienceandMathCharterSchool,butthatwillbeexpandedtotwopublicandoneprivatestartinginthefall.SincetheprogramisaffiliatedwithNewOrleansOutreach,theschoolprovidesthetransportationtoandfromtheworksite.
For more information on the program, visit GrowDatYouthFarm.org.
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VETERINARY HOLISTIC HEALING
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Kundalini Yoga Retreat
Kundaliniyogateacher,BillSavage,willleada3dayyogaretreatatthelovely
FloweringLotusMeditationandRetreatCenterinMagnolia,MississippifromJuly22to24. Throughthecomponentsofkundaliniyoga–chanting,music,breathing,bodypostures,bodylocks,handgestures,relaxationandmeditationparticipantswill“rediscoverouralways-present,thoughoften-hidden,sourcesofvitalityandseekunderstandingsofourexperiencesofstress.Wewillsearchformeaningsinwhatcausesustofeelfatiguedandfearful,andcelebratewhatitmeanstoenjoylife.”
Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center is located at 204 South Clark Street, Magnolia, MS. The cost of the retreat is $195. For more information or to register visit FloweringLotusMeditation.org or call 504-905-4090.
Mind-Body Skills Group
JoséCalderón-Abbo,M.D.,localpsychiatristandfounderofTheMindful
LivingProgram®,willbeofferinganewStressReductionMind-BodyMedicineGroupusingmindfulnessandmind-bodymedicineskills,onTuesdaysfrom7p.m.to9p.m.beginningAugust16andrunningthroughOctober4. Theeight-sessionswillteachmind-bodyandmindfulnessskillsshowntoimprovementalandmedicalconditions,reducestress,andenhancewellness.Thissuccessfulself-caremodelisbeingusedbytheDepartmentofDefense,andbymanycountriesaroundtheworldincludinginKosovo,Gaza,Israel,HaitiandJapantosupportwellnessthroughself-care. AccordingtoDr.Calderón-Abbo,theonlyrequirementforparticipatingisaninteresttolearn,anopennesstoshareandattendance.
Class location is 3439 Magazine St, New Orleans, 70115. For more information or to sign-up call 504-891-8808. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
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healthbriefs
New Hope for Autism and Related DisordersAccordingtotheCenterforDiseaseControl’sstatistics,thenumberofchildren
diagnosedwithautismandrelateddisordershasincreasedatanalarmingratesincethe1970s.Todayoneinevery1508-yearoldsintheU.S.isdiagnosedwithautismoranautisticspectrumdisorder.Whilethecauseishotlydebatedinthemedicalcommunity,standardmedicaltreatmentmainlyaddressesmanagementofbehaviorandsymptoms. Somefamiliesofautisticchildrenhavefoundhopeandseenremarkablypositivechangesintheirchildrenthroughtreatmentsusinglow-pressurehyperbaricoxygentherapy.Thetherapyinvolvestheuseofgreaterthanatmosphericpressureoxygenasadrugtotreatbasicdiseaseprocessesandhencetheirdiseases,accordingtoDr.PaulHarch,whointroducedittotheU.S.asatreatmentforpediatricbraininjuryin1992.Thetherapyisbasedonthepremisethatoxygencanbeusedtherapeuticallyforawiderangeofconditionswheretissueshavebeendamagedbyoxygendeprivationandthatbyrestoringthatoxygen,muchofthelostfunctioncanberestored. In1996Dr.Harchtreatedhisfirstautismcasewithhyperbaricoxygentherapy.HarchsaysitwasthesuccessoftreatmentsinautisticchildrenthatunderscoredforhimthatHBOTisusefulforawiderangeofneurologicaldisorders,almostlikeagenericdrug.Eventhoughautismandmanyneurologicaldisordersarenotnowthoughtnecessarilytobeassociatedwithbraintissuedamage,thetreatmentsresultinpositivepermanentphysicalchangesinthebrainsofthepatientsalongwithimprovementinfunctionofthepatientsasawhole.
Overtheyearsawidevarietyofconditionshavebeentreatedwithpositiveresultsusingthistypeofmedicalgradehyperbaricoxygentherapyinindividualswithstroke,dementia,learningdisability,decompressionsickness,wounds,infections,cerebralpalsy,multiplesclerosis,recoveryfromplasticsurgery,sportsinjury,traumaticbraininjuryandmore. Dr.Harchhasdevelopedasystemof
hyperbaricoxygentherapy(HBOT®)whichadministerspharmacologicaldosesofoxygenintoahardshellchamber,whichdistinguishesthesystemfromversionssoldforin-homeuse.Administrationandmonitoringbyaqualifiedphysicianisnecessary.
Unfortunately,MedicaidandMedicaredonotcoverHBOTtreatmentforallconditions,includingautismandrelateddisordersatthistime.Privateinsurersvaryoncoverage.
Dr. Paul Harch is a physician in New Orleans, Louisiana, who has practiced hyperbaric medicine, diving and emergency medicine for over 20 years. He is the current Director of the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Dept of Louisiana State University School of Medicine. More on hyperbaric oxygen therapy and on Dr. Harch’s work at HBOT.com. See ad on page 14
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Daily Self-CareEvery Body Walk Campaign Aims for Healthier AmericansWalking30minutesaday,fivedaysaweek,isthefirststeptowardbetterhealthforeverybodytype,accordingtoKaiserPermanente,aleadinghealthplanproviderspearheadingthenation’snewEveryBodyWalk!awarenesscampaign.Thissimple,take-chargemessagecomesinthewakeofanannualnationalmedicalbillexceeding$2.5trillion,withabout80percentofitspentontreatingchronicconditionsthatcanbepreventedortreatedbyregularwalking,accordingtoDr.BobSallis,afamilyphysicianwiththeSouthernCaliforniaPermanenteMedicalGroup. “Walkingisanexcellentformofexerciseforeveryone,andforthosewithconditionslikediabetes,asthma,heartdiseaseanddepression,aregularwalkingregimenhastheaddedbenefitofhelpingtomanagethesediseases[andconditions],”advisesSallis.“I’mastrongbelieverinthepowerofwalking,andthat’swhyIliterallyprescribeittomypatientsasfrontlinemedicine—ofteninplaceofmedications.” Fifteenyearsago,theU.S.SurgeonGeneral’slandmarkPhysical Activity and HealthreportconcludedthatAmericans’sedentarylifestyleisaprimaryfactorinmorethan200,000deathsayear.Currently,theCentersforDiseaseControlandPreventionreportsthatnearly70percentofAmericanadultsages20andolderareoverweightorobese;some72millionaremedicallyobese.SeventeenpercentofU.S.youthsagestwoto19areobese,aswell.TheOrganizationforEconomicCo-operationandDevelopmentprojectsthatwithinadecade,threeoutoffourAmericanswillbeoverweightorobese,unlesswegetmoving.
Find motivational videos, health information, walking maps, walking groups and personal stories at EveryBodyWalk.org.
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INPAIN?TRYMEDITATIONScientistsatEngland’sUniversityof
Manchesterhaveconfirmedhowsomepeoplesufferingfromchronicpainmightbenefitfrommeditation-basedtherapies.Theyconcludedthatpeoplethataremoreadvancedinmeditationpractices(upto35years)arelikelytoanticipateandexperiencepainlessthanless-advancedmeditatorsornon-meditators. “Meditationtrainsthebraintobemorepresent-focused,andthereforetospendlesstimeanticipatingfuturenegativeevents,”commentsChristopherBrown,Ph.D.,whoconductedtheresearch.Whentestingthepaintoleranceofstudyparticipantsusinganoninvasivelaser,theresearchersnotedunusualactivityduringanticipationofpaininpartoftheprefrontalcortex,anareaofthebrainknowntobeinvolvedincontrollingattentionandthoughtprocesseswhenpotentialthreatsareperceived,butmorestudyisneeded. Participantshadadiverserangeofexperienceswithvariousmeditationpractices,spanningfrommonthstodecades.Allofthemperformsomeformofmindfulnessmeditation—suchasthatwhichisthebasisoftheMindfulness-BasedCognitiveTherapyrecommendedbytheNationalInstituteforHealthandClinicalExcellenceforrecurrentdepression,becauseupto50percentofpeoplewithchronicpainexperiencedepression. “Theimportanceofdevelopingnewtreatmentsforchronicpainisclear,”saysBrown.“Fortypercentofpeoplewhosufferfromchronicpainreportinadequatemanagementoftheirpainproblem.”
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Another90employeesparticipatedina12-weektherapeuticyoga-basedprogramdevelopedbyGaryKraftsowofAmericanViniyogaInstitute.Instructionwasgivenformanagingstressincludingphysicalyogapostures,breathingtechniques,guidedrelaxationandmentalskills.Theyogaclasseshelpedtorelievemuscletensionintheback,neckandshouldersaswellasimprovesleepandincreasefeelingsofwell-being.Classestaughtwaystouseyogaascopingstrategiesforstressfulevents.Participantsattendedweeklyin-personclassesandweregivenhandoutsforhomepracticeandyogabreaksathomeandatwork. Alloftheparticipantsweretestedatthebeginningandagainat12weeksusinginstrumentsthatdetectedstress,depression,insomniaandpain.Biometrics,acardiologytool,wasusedtomeasureheartratevariability.Baselinetestswerehighinallareas.Bobinetofferedthatthehighbaselinescouldhavebeenreflectingthatthestudybeganduringarecessionandthecompanywasexperiencinglayoffsatthetime. Thecontrolgroup,whichdidnottakeanyprogramoverthe12weeks,alsoshowedadecreaseinstresslevels,butthetherapeuticgroupsimprovementwasfivetimesgreater.Themostsignificantdifferenceswereinpain,heartratevariabilityandbloodpressure. Gelattsaidthisstudyisimportantforthosewhohavetrainedtobecomeyogatherapistsbecauseitgivesthefieldcredibility.“Weknowthisworks-weknowthatifwegointoclassagitated,weusuallycomeoutoftheclassrelaxed,buttherehasbeennoevidence-basedresearch.” Yogatherapistsarecapableofdoingsomuchmorefortheirclientsthanjusthelpingtorelievestress,Gelattsaid.Mostofthemspecializeinparticularillnessesandlearnwhatprogramsaremostappropriateforthoseailments.Theylearntheposes,breathingtechniquesandvisualizationsthathelpwithapinchednerveoranxietyanddepression,andhowto“writeaprescription”fordifferentconditions.“Yogaisaspiritualpathandtheotheristhetherapeuticbenefits,”shesaid.“AtaclinicinIndia,peoplecomewithconditions,and
theycan’tcontrolthemindbecauseofpainordiscomfortinapartofthebody.Thepurposeofyogaistoeliminatesuffering,andaslongasmindisinvolvedinsuffering,itisnotatpeace.” ThepilotstudyistobeexpandedthisyeartoincludemoreAetnaemployeesandaselectnumberofemployersthatarewillingtoassistwiththepilot.
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Sharingwateractivitieswithyourcaninecompanionisawonderfulbondingexperience,aslongasyoukeepinmindthat,aswithchildren,youmustconsidera
pet’ssafetyandcomfort.Whilemanydogstaketothewaterlikeducks,especiallyretrievers,spanielsandsimilarbreeds,othersareabittimidatfirstandmayneedsomehelpgettingusedtothisnewexperience.These10tipswillensurethatyouandyourbestfriendcansplashoutinworry-freefun,whetheryou’rewadinginastream,goingboatingorvisitingthebeachoralakecottage.
1 Beforestartinganynewactivitywithyourdog,it’sasmartideatofirstmakesurehe’singoodhealth.Ifyou’reinany
doubtastohisfitness,havehimcheckedbyavet.
2 IfitwillbeRover’sintroductiontothewater,startslowlyandbepatient,especiallyifhe’sstillapup.Don’t
assumehe’llautomaticallyknowhowtoswim.Chooseawarmdayandashallowbodyofwater,withagentlyslopingbeachorbankthat’seasyforthedogtonavigate.Lethimapproachthewater’sedgeandinvestigateitinhisowntime.Neversplashhimorforcehimtoenterthewaterbeforehe’sready.
3 Oncecautionhasturnedtocuriosity,tryenticinghimintothewaterbyenteringityourselfandcallinghim—perhaps
attractinghimwithatreatorbytossingatoyashortdistanceintothewater(notsodeepthathispawscan’treachthebot-tom).Gradually,heshouldfeelmoreconfident,especiallyifheseesyouhavingfun,andwillventurefurtherintothewater.
4Takeyourtimewhileintroducingyourdogtoboating.Keepinmindthathe’susedtosurfacesthatarestationary
andstable,soitmighttakehimalittlewhiletogetusedtoatiltingandmovingcraft.Lethimgetacquaintedwiththeboatwhileit’sstilltiedup,whetherit’sacanoe,kayakoryacht.Keephisfirstboattripsshortandwatchhimforanysignsofmotionsickness.
5 Evenifadogisaseasonedswimmer,it’sagoodideatoequiphimwithacaninelifejacketorpersonalflotation
devicewhileyou’reoutonaboat.Accidentscanhappen,andcold,deep,choppywatercanchallengeeventhestron-gestswimmer.Alifejacketisamustifyourdogisn’tagoodswimmer;notonlywhilehe’sonaboat,butalsowhenhe’splayinginwaterthatgetsprogressivelydeeper.Makesure
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thedevicefitsproperlyandallowhimachancetogetusedtowearingandswimmingwiththelifejacketbeforetakinghimoutoverdeepwater.
6 Whetheronaboatorthebeach,en-surethatthedoghasaccesstogood
quality,freshdrinkingwater;maybebringyourownfromhome.
7 Makesurehehasshade.Boatsur-facesandbeachsandcanbecome
extremelyhotduringsun-filledsummerdays,whicharehardonunprotectedpaws;adog’ssensitivenoseandearscangetsunburnedfromexcessiveexpo-sure,aswell.
8 Whenswimmingintheocean,beawareofstrongtides.Sealiceand
jellyfishareotherriskstowatchoutfor.Jellyfishcanstingacuriousdog,caus-ingextremepainandswelling,whilesealicearemicroscopicorganismsthatcancauseintenseitching.It’sagoodideatorinseyourdog(andyourself)withfreshwaterafterswimmingintheocean.
9 Thebiggestruleofthumbasfarassafetygoesistoalwayssupervise
yourdogaroundanybodyofwater,justasyouwouldachild.Ifyouhaveapool,teachhimhowtogetoutofitanddon’tleavebehindenticingtoysstillfloatinginthewater.Rememberthatswimmingisvigorousexerciseandadogcantirequickly,especiallyifhe’solder.
10 Adogmayneedhelpgettingoutofthewater,especiallywhen
swimmingoffofaboatordock,aswellasinapool.Aboatingharnessisagoodsolution;availableinseveralsizes,it’sdesignedforoptimummobilityandshouldincludeasturdyuprighthandleonthebackofittohelpyouliftapetoutofthewater.
Wateractivitiescanhugelyenrichadog’slifeexperience,nottomentionyourmutualbondoffriendship.Aslongasyoukeephissafetyinmind,thefunyousharewillgiveyoumanyhappymemoriestolookbackonforyearstocome.
Ann Brightman is the managing editor of AnimalWellnessMagazine,from which this is reprinted with permission ©2009 (AnimalWellnessMagazine.com).
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Freshberries,nature’slittlegems,fullofflavorandflavonoids,reachtheirpeakduringthewarmer
months.Eachberry’sburstofjuicydeli-ciousnesscarriesantioxidants,vitaminsCandE,riboflavinandfiberthatworktofightobesity,protectbrainfunctionandpromoteurinaryhealth.Thered,blueandpurplepigmentsinberries,knownasanthocyanins,alsohelpourbodiesdetoxify,repairdamagedDNA,fightcancerandhelplowerLDL,or“bad”cholesterol,levels. TheDepartmentofFoodScienceandTechnologyatOregonStateUniver-sitycitesscoresofstudiesthatpointtothemanyhealthbenefitsfromcon-sumingavarietyoffreshberries.Eachberryoffersnotonlyauniqueflavorandcolor,butalsoaparticularhealthprotection.
BLACK RASPBERRIES: Thedarkpurplememberoftheraspberryfamilygrowsonlowshrubsandripensinsummer.Thismemberoftheberrycorpshelpsfightoral,esophagealandcoloncancers.
BLACKBERRIES AND MARION- BERRIES:Membersoftherosefamily,theseberriesgrowonshrubsandripeninmid-to-latesummer.Bothhelpdi-
gestionandpreventsalmonellagrowth.
BLUEBERRIES:Powerhouseblueberriesalsogrowonlowshrubsandgenerallyripeninearlysummer.Thisrenownedberryofferswhole-bodyprotectionagainstmanydiseasesandaging.
CHERRIES:Sourcherriesripeninearlysummer,whilesweetcherriesreachtheirpeaklaterinsummer.Bothtypeshelpreduceinflammation,especiallyinoccurrencesassociatedwithgout.
GRAPES:DarkpurpleConcordgrapes,oftenfoundinhomegardensoratfarmers’markets,ripeninthefall.Theirresveratrolcontentisakeyhelpincom-batingtheeffectsofaging.
STRAWBERRIES:Thesedeliciousfavor-itesripenthroughouttheyearinvariouspartsofthecountry.Strawberrieshelpfightbreastandcervicalcancers.
Homegardenersthatgrowberriesknowexactlywhatfertilizersandnatu-ralpesticideshavebeenplacedinoronthem.Buyingorganicberriesatthelo-calfarmers’marketorthegrocerystoreensuresthatthehealthbenefitsoffreshberriesarenotundercutbyinfiltrated
BERRY GOODReap Big Benefits from Summer’s Tiny Gems
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pesticidesoranti-fungalchemicalsusedbyagribusiness,bothhereandabroad. Rightbeforeserving,berriesmaybegentlyrinsed,andthenpattedcompletelydry;theywillkeepwellintherefrig-eratoraslongastheyarenotcrowdedtogether. Summerberriescanstarincooltreatsthroughouttheday.Atbreakfast,they’reawelcomewake-upflavorforcerealoryogurt.Asasnack,they’reperfectwhethereatenbythehandfulorturnedintofrozenyogurtpops.Seasonalberriescanbecombinedwithquinoaorcouscousforeasysummersalads.Theyalsoaddaspecialnotewhenfriendsandfamilytoasttheendofthedaywithanicedtea,enhancedwithfreshblackberriesandmint. Pairingberrieswithlow-fatingredients,wholegrains,freshproduceandnaturalsweetenersmakesforfast,freshandfabuloussummerdishesthatkeepuscoolallsummerlong.
Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.
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5 organic black tea bags¼ cup mint leaves, crushed; reserve one leaf per serving for garnish4 cups boiling water½ cup natural sugar (or use honey to taste)6 (6-oz) packages blackberries, reserve two to three per serving for garnish
Placeteabagsandmintinaheatproofpitcher.Addboilingwaterandsteepatleast10minutes.Strainintoanotherpitch-eranddiscardmintandteabags.Stirinsugar.Puréeblack-berriesinablenderorfoodprocessor,thenstrainthoughafinesieve.Discardpulpandseeds.Stirblackberrypuréeintotea.Tasteandadjustsugarasdesired.Chill.Serveovericegarnishedwithmintleafandtwoorthreeblackberries.
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Summer bummer: DehydrationTo the rescue: Coconut waterWhenfeelingtheheat,reachforatropicaltreat.“PurecoconutwaterislikenaturalGatorade,”saysJanetZand,anOrientalmedicinedoctor,certifiedacupuncturistandco-authorofSmart Medicine for Healthier Living.“Itprovidesplentyofelectrolytesandmineralsthatregulatebodysystemsandhelpkeepfluidlevelsinbalance.” Bonus: Thisnatural,low-caloriebeveragehydratesyouwithoutthesweeteners,preservativesandartificialflavorsfoundinmostsportsdrinks—makingitagreatpost-workoutthirstquencher. How to use:Drink11ouncesofcoconutwaterassoonasyoubegintofeelparched;itwillofferthesameshort-termbenefitasdrinkingaliterofwaterandeatingabanana.Note:Thisisn’tasubstitutefordrinkingenoughH2O.“Thekeytostayinghydratediswater,water,
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water,”saysZand.“Anddon’twaituntilyou’rethirstytodrinkit.”
Summer bummer: OverheatingTo the rescue: Rose waterMadebysteam-distillingflowers,rosewateristhego-toremedywhenyou’refeelingoverheated,saysMargi
Flint,aprofessionalmemberoftheAmericanHerbalistGuild,founderofEarthSongHerbals,inMarblehead,Massachusetts,andadjunctprofessoratTuftsUniversitySchoolofMedicine.“Herbshaveenergeticproperties;someareheating,somearecoolingandsomeareneutral,”sheexplains.“Rosewaterisverycooling.” Bonus: Rosewatersmellsterrificandalsomakesagreatfacialtoner. How to use:Putafewdropsoforganic,foodgraderosewaterintoacupofwateranddrinkit;oraddrosewatertoaspraybottlefilledwithregularwaterandspritzyourselfasoftenasyoulike.Youcanalsouserosewatertocreateacoldcompress—douseawashclothandputitintherefrigeratorforafewminutestomakeitcooltothetouch—andapplyittothebackoftheneckorwrists.
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Summer bummer: Poison ivy To the rescue: Homeopathic Rhus toxUrushiol—theoilysapproducedbypoisonivyanditscousins,poisonoakandpoisonsumac—triggerscontactdermatitis,anitchyandoozyrash.Topicaltreatmentscanactuallyspreadthenoxiousoilaround;soinstead,healtherashfromwithin.“Homeopathyworksontheprinciplethatlike-cures-like,”explainsZand.“Rhus toxishomeopathicpoisonivy.” How to use:Allowtwotothreetabletstodissolveinyourmoutheverytwohoursuntilsymptomsarerelieved.
Summer bummer: IndigestionTo the rescue: Nux vomicaIfyouoverindulgedatasummertimeshindig,youmightturntotheclassichomeopathiccureforgluttony.“Nuxvomicaisgoodifyou’veeatentoomanyfattyfoodsorhadtoomuchalcoholandtheresultisnauseaorgas,”saysZand. How to use: Dissolvefivepelletsinyourmouth20minutesaftereatinganddrinking,thenrepeattwotothreetimesuntilsymptomsareresolved.
Summer bummer: Sunburn To the rescue: Lavender essential oil“Lavenderisthebestthingtoapplyrightafterasunburn,”saysMargoMarrone,authorofThe Organic Pharmacy.“Itcontainslinalool,anaturalantisepticthathelpskeepburnsinfection-free;andesters,whichreducepainandpromotecellregeneration.” How to use:Mix10dropsoflavenderessentialoilwithpurealoeveragel(orafavoritefragrance-freelotion)andapplyittoaffectedskinassoonasyounoticetheburn.
Summer bummer: Muscle strains To the rescue: ArnicaArnicaworksforstrains,sprains,bruisesandsuperficialscrapes.Mostpeopleuseittopically,butyoucangetfasterresultsifyoualsoingesttablets,Zandexplains.
How to use: Takethreetabletsorallythreetofivetimesadayforthefirst24to48hours;applytopicallythroughouttheday.Note:Neverapplyarnicatoanopenwound.
Summer bummer: Athlete’s foot To the rescue: Grapefruit seed extract“Compoundsfoundintheinnerrindandseedsofgrapefruitshaveshownpotentanti-fungalactivity,”notesMarrone.“Theyattackthecellwalloffungiandpreventreplicationwhenappliedtopically.” How to use:Add10to15dropsoforganicgrapefruitseedextracttoatablespoonofwaterandapplywithacottonswabtotheaffectedareastwicedaily.
Summer bummers: Bites, stings and cuts To the rescue: Hydrogen peroxide, yarrow tincture and latex-free bandages“First,cleanthebite,stingorcutwithhydrogenperoxide,”advisesFlint.“Thenfollowwithafewdropsofyarrowtincture,whichactsasanastringenttopullthetissuetogether.It’ssafetouseonopenwounds.” How to use: Dousetheaffectedareaswithperoxide,thenapplysixto12dropsofyarrowtincture.
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FRIDAY, JULY 1Mandeville Seafood Festival – (July 1-4) Starts 4pm-midnight (7/1), noon-midnight (7/2 & 3) and noon-10pm. (7/4). Music, over 20 food vendors, Mandeville Idol Talent Contest, arts and crafts. Fire-works extravaganza 8:45pm.on the 4th. $15 all-day pass. Discounts available. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy 190, Mandeville. Info: 985-624-4443.
SATURDAY, JULY 2First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (7/2 & 7/3) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-388-2356.
Old Fashioned Family 4th – 6-9pm. A family event with music, food, fireworks. Free. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Info: 985-892-1873.
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Go 4th on the River – 2:30pm.-til. Day long celebration along the riverfront in downtown New Orleans. Music, food and fireworks extravaganza at 9pm. from dualing barges.
Slidell Heritage Festival – 3-11pm. Family event of food, music, kids games, art and fireworks on Bayou Bonfouca at 9pm. Heritage Park, Slidell.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6Reconnective Healing® at HolisticEducation Monthly Meeting – 6:45-7:45pm. Experience the new spectrum of healing frequencies in this introduc-tion to Reconnective Healing presented by Marylou Smith. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie. Free. Marylou Smith: 504-723-2899.
Milk Party! – 7pm. w/Certified International Lacta-tion Consultant, Julie Holcomb. Join in for mother to mother breastfeeding support. Bring questions re: establishing a first latch to encouraging weaning or how to practice child-led weaning. Babies and toddlers welcome. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.
FRIDAY, JULY 8Yoga Journal Conference – 7/8-7/10. Kirtan celebration with Sean & The Wild Lotus Band plus Vinyasa Yoga & Bhakti workshops with Yoga Journal’s renowned teachers. Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Wild Lotus Yoga Studio for more informa-tion 504-899-0047.
Free Japanese Meditation Class – 7:30pm. Class covers meditation and exercises drawn from Shinto, Shingon, and Tendai/Pure Land Buddhism. 60-90 minutes. 8217 Freret St. Drop in or reserve/info at: 504-861-0073.Playmakers Theater – 8pm. (7/8-7/24). “Rent” by Jonathon Larson and directed by Larry Gray, is a 12 yr. running hit Broadway musical about struggling young artists and musicians. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. $25/adults; $15/students. Reserve seats: 985-893-1671.
SATURDAY, JULY 9Home Garden Gourmet Fruits – 9am-12noon. Steve Murphy of Sunrise Trading Company dis-cusses gourmet vegetables, herbs, and fruits to grow in the garden (10am). See some of Murphy’s extensive and fun collection of succulents. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St., corner of Clio & Baronnne Sts.Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Live mu-sic, children’s art activities, healthy cooking demos, free health screenings, and community and cultural organizations in addition to local produce, seafood, and baked goods. 5500 St. Claude Ave., corner of Caffin Ave. The Madisonville Art Market – 10am-4pm. Art market along the river, featuring painting, photog-raphy, wood working, pottery, and jewelrey. Free admission. Along the Tchefuncta River on Water Street in Old Madisonville, near LA Hwy 22. Info: 985-624-7216 Broad Flea Paint and E-waste Drop – 11am-4pm. Take advantage of an opportunity to drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to the Broad Flea at the old Roberts supermarket, North Broad and Bienville. Second Saturday of every month.First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (7/9 & 7/10) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-388-2356.
MONDAY, JULY 11Intro to Yoga Course – 7:45-9:15pm. Experience a 6-wk. course with emphasis on stress relief, re-laxation, and meditation. Downtown location, Wild Lotus Yoga, 2372 St. Claude Ave. (at St. Roch). 504-899-0047.
TUESDAY, JULY 12Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents The Ideal Protein weight loss program. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.Healthy Sides Cooking Class – 6:30-7:30pm w/Jodi Brown. Discover healthy, delicious and easy side dishes that can double as summer snacks. Vom Fass, 5725 Magazine St., NOLA. Free. Pre-registration required: 504-302-1455.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13Empowerment Networking Event – 6-8pm. Join Powerful Women International for an evening of connection with like minded women wanting to reach their dreams in business and life. Bring busi-ness cards! CC’s Coffeehouse, 2917 Magazine St. Free. Contact Annick at 504-250-7477.
THURSDAY, JULY 14.Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:30 & 7:15pm. (Also 7/21). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for over-all relaxation & increasing flexibility. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.
FRIDAY, JULY 15Swedish Massage Clinic – 1:15 & 2:30pm. (Also 7/29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for over-all relaxation & increasing flexibility. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.
Sunset at the Landing Concert – 6-9pm. Free concert at the Columbia Street Landing, Covington.
SATURDAY, JULY 16Cloth 101 – 9am. (also 7/23, & 7/30). Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, the pros and cons, hands on demonstrations and handouts to take home. $20/2 family members. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. Registration required: 504-596-6540.
Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15 & 10:30am. (Also 7/23 & 7/30). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue: 7/16; Swedish: 7/23 & 7/30. Blue Cliff Col-lege, Clearview Mall across from the food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.
Baby and Child Expo – 10am-1pm. Sponsored by La Leche League of Jefferson. Free activities for children, including arts & crafts, music, face paint-ing, balloons and informative displays and door prizes for parents. Free gift bag for pregnant women/new moms. Lakeside Shopping Center, Center Court. Info: Rachelle 504-455-5558.
Paint & E-waste Drop-Off – 10am-2pm. Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to the Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., NOLA and pick up a $25 box filled with locally-grown, fresh produce while there.
Microdermabrasion Party – 10am-4pm. Mi-crodermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure that targets the surface of the skin for a gentle abrasion that reveals newer, healthier, younger looking skin. Esthetique Facial Spa, 5702 Magazine St. (next to Whole Foods). Only $40. Appointments only: 504-896-1006.
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TUESDAY, JULY 26Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12noon. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents The Ideal Protein weight loss program. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.
A Green-It-Yourself Workshop – 6-8pm. Indoor Water Efficiency and Moisture Management. Learn about small and large projects that can save money on the water bill, as well as ways to manage moisture and prevent mold. Free. Green Building Resource Center, 841 Carondelet St., NOLA. 504-525-2121.
THURSDAY, JULY 28Art of Living Course – (7/28-7/31). This 4-day workshop teaches breathing techniques for stress reduction, skills for improving relationships, and tools for handling negative emotions. New Orleans location. Contact 504-247-6692 or 302-562-7382 for more info. and registration.
FRIDAY, JULY 29Columbia Street Block Party/Street Festival – 6:30-9:30pm. Classic Car display at 200 through 500 block of Columbia St. A free family event.
Tea Tasting/Bodhisattva Tea Spa – 7pm. The pub-lic is invited to taste the teas at this new tea boutique and spa, offering whole leaf teas, herbs and tea ac-cessories as well as Massage Therapy, Infrared Sauna and Esthetics. Free. 3515 Melvil Dewey, Metairie. Info: 504-309-4424.
SATURDAY, JULY 30YMCA Kids Triathlon – 7am. First Northshore kids Triathlon: 100 yd swim, 4.3 mile bike, and 1 mile run. Parents encouraged to volunteer or participate with children. West St. Tammany. More information, contact Ray Jennings: 985-705-7088.
Monthly Pet Loss Grief Support – 9:30am. Month-ly pet grief support group meets the last Saturday of each month. Location changes as the weather changes. Free. Call Pastor Bonnie at 985-373-2321.504.466.2266
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Reiki Level 1 Class – 12-5pm. w/Kelly McGee. Learn to use reiki to relieve physical pain, heal feelings of anger, fear, grief, and depression or decrease discomfort after surgery. Class combines lecture, discussion and hands-on experience. Fee: $125. Regeneration Springs Healing Center, Abita Springs. 504-913-6155.Aura Photo Workshop/Living Rainbows – 1-5pm. Participants receive two aura photos, “before/after”; learn about their colors; and how aura frequencies/colors change with simple practices. Community Book Center, 2523 Bayou Rd., NOLA. $65/pre-reg-istered, $75/door, $55 if two or more pre-registered together. More info: Menhati, 504-430-1565 or Mary 228-342-1519.
MONDAY, JULY 18New Milk Party! – 9-10am. A second Milk Party added the third Monday of each month. Join in for mother to mother breastfeeding support. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.
TUESDAY, JULY 19Doula Days! – 6pm. This is a day for expecting women to connect with doulas and learn about the amazing birth support available in the community. Be surrounded with women who have been there, and listen to them tell their stories. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.
THURSDAY, JULY 21Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 6pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents The Ideal Protein weight loss program. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.
Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7pm. Sponsored by the Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc., Constance Romero, Jungian analyst/therapist speaks on creativity and healing in dreams. Discussion follows. Covington Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St. Free/open to public. Contact: 985-898-0016.
FRIDAY, JULY 22Kundalini Yoga Retreat – (7/22-724) w/Bill Sav-age. Rediscover sources of vitality and seek to understand the experiences of stress through yoga, chanting and meditation. Flowering Lotus Medita-tion and Retreat Center, 204 S. Clark St., Magnolia, MS. $195. Info: 504-905-4090.
SATURDAY, JULY 23Gulf Coast Community Day w/ MBCLA – 10am-3:30pm. Enjoy a family day of relaxation and re-newal, with guest speaker James S. Gordon, MD of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. Activities for children and teens and lunch is provided. Free/open to the public. Grand Isle Com-munity Center, 3811 Hwy 1. 504-265-0646.
First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (7/23 & 7/24) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. $250. Pre-registration required. Info/registration: 504-388-2356.
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sundaySpiritual, but not religious? – 11am. If you like what Wayne Dyer and Maryann Williamson have to say, you will love Unity Church of Practical Christianity in Metairie. We encourage the trans-formation of your life through practical spiritual principles. 3939–2A, Veterans Blvd, Metairie (2 blocks west of Cleary, rear of building). For more info call 504-885-7575.
Transmission Meditation – 6:30pm. Want to help the world and build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both at the same time says Benjamin Creme. No fee. Uptown, NOLA. For info: call Alan 504-606-8512.
mondayDaily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.
Northshore – Viniyoga – 5:30-7pm. Small classes with individual attention for beginners and those new to yoga. $10 per session or 6 sessions for $48.Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-893-8834.
Belly Dance Class – 7-8:15pm. Donation based classed. Swan River Community Center Arabi. 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or [email protected] .
tuesdayCrescent City Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegeta-bles, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square.
Daily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.
All Levels Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Donation based class. Swan River Community Center Arabi. 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or [email protected].
Eyebrow Threading by Bhavana – noon-5pm. Special rate of $10, normally $15; full face thread-ing, $35; normally $50. Esthetique Facial Spa, 5702 Magazine St. (next to Whole Foods), NOLA. 504-896-1006.
Hollygrove Market & Farm – noon-6pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).
Beginners Yoga – 5:30-6:45. Donation based class. Swan River Community Center Arabi, 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or [email protected].
Weekly Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm. Practice and discussion. 2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Info: [email protected] or call Larry at 504-343-8378.
Order Vintage Garden Soups – Order by noon Tuesday for delivery on Wednesday. Fresh delicious savory soups developed by our chef. Options for spe-cial diets. Free delivery with $15 min or $3 delivery fee. Also pick up at two locations. Visit website on ad for soups of the week or call 504-620-2495.
wednesdayLASPCA Wellness Wednesdays – Ensure your pet’s health with annual vaccinations and a wellness check-up. Basic Wellness Exam $20, low-cost spay-ing and neutering available. By appt.only. 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans. Call 504-368-5191.
Covington Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at The Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire, Covington.
German Coast Farmers Market – West Bank – 3-6:30pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wed. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Site of the old K-mart build-ing, Luling, LA.
OM Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Allow yourself to escape the hectic work week by relaxing to the calming vibration of OM. No meditation experience necessary. Donations only. Divine Yoga. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans. Info: (415) 308-5459 or [email protected].
Meditation & Study Group – 7-8:30pm. 45 min meditation, refreshments, then 45 min. book discus-sion group. Donations. 621 Opelousas Ave, Algiers Point (gate locked 7pm sharp!). Info: 504-905-4090 or [email protected].
thursdayDaily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.
Crescent City Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine.
Northshore Viniyoga – 6 -7:30 pm. Small classes with individual attention for beginners and those new to yoga. $10 per session or 6 sessions for $48. Yoga School, LLC, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-893-8834.
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fridayDaily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.
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Vietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.
Crescent City Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Open-air market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans.
German Coast Farmers Market - East Bank – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190.
Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am.-1pm. Featuring yard eggs, Mediterranean foods, herbs, produce, baked goods, coffee and iced tea, local musicians, tastings and cooking demos. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger and Second St, Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291.
Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants. Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661.
Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & hand-crafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.
Daily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.
Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St., Covington.
Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am-1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Tai Chi at 9:30am. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. For vendor/entertainment info: Donna Beakley 985-845-4515.
Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-2pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).
Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Weekly market offering fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 5500 St. Claude Ave, corner of Caffin Ave.
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale – 10am-2pm. Lots of fiction, non-fiction, local & rare books, CDs, DVDs, videos & records plus children’s books. Help rebuild the New Orleans Public Libraries. Book donations appreciated! At the Carriage House behind the Latter Branch Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans.
Meditation Group – 2:30-3:30pm. Fairgrinds Cof-fee House. Sponsored by Art of Living Foundation. 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. For info contact Allen 504-247-6692.
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Northshore Space/Treatment Room. 10x12 includes use of waiting area, etc. $500 (utilities, wf-fi included w/lease) in well-being center. 601 Lafitte St., Old Mandeville 985-727-9665.
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VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES
The Humane Society of Louisiana needs volunteers. To find out how you can help contact Jeff Dorson at 901-268-4432 or [email protected].
St. Tammany Humane Society – Help foster pets, many tasks for fundraising, help with animal socializing, many more. Call for wish list. Contact: 985-892-7387, x 106.
The LatinoFarmersCoop.org An urban agriculture nonprofit committed to promote responses to food, farm and nutrition needs gardening and food pantry volunteers. Call 504-333-3611 or [email protected].
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ACUPUNCTURE
KELLYKIVIKO,ACALouisiana Lic.# ACA.200012530 E. Rutland St., Covington985-869-3299
Acupuncture Works! It is a safe, drug-free approach to managing many common health concerns. Specializing in herbal medicine, pain, stress, women’s health, and more.
TONYATIGART,ACALOUISIANALIC.#ACA.2000324710 Canal St & 3618 Magazine St504-224-1069AcupunctureInNOLA.com
Acupuncture is gentle and effective. Tonya offers Acupuncture and Oriental medicine in a relaxing environment. She is experienced in the treatment of pain, stress and allergies, plus many more conditions. Call to schedule an appointment.
ANIMALHOLISTICMEDICINE
JANICEE.POSEY,DVM985-898-3623/504-466-9129 315 Lee Lane, #104Covington, LA 70433
Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your beloved pet through acupuncture, herbal medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy. We treat the patient, not the symptoms. See ad page 9.
BODYWORK
AVIVAMASSAGE&BODYWORKSPALinda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT601 Lafitte St., Mandeville985-727-9665
Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, customized approach.
Aromatherapy at all sessions. LA 1479;E2445. See ad page 26.
BODYSUGARINGUSADAYSPADora Ochoa, L.M.T. 1800 W. Causeway Approach., Ste. 122Mandeville, 985-626-5538BodySugaringUSA.com
Unique, painless & permanent hair removal, specializing in Brazilian bikini lines. Home of the “Slimmer You” body wrap and cellulite massage. Instant gift certificates on our website.
CHANGEINMOTIONMASSAGE,LLCMel Borne, LMT #4158Northshore Area985-869-2087Relax with personalized in-home sessions. Specializing in Shiatsu, Swedish and Deep tissue. Customized blending of techniques are incorporated into sessions. Essential oils are used to maximize the healing benefits of your massage. See ad page 26.
BREATHING
JACKANTHONYFONTANABreathing Coach 3200 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie 504-453-9161JackFontana.com
Let me guide you through a breathing experience that can release stress,fear,suppression,anxiety and create a space of healing,acceptance and physical and emotional well being. Come Breathe, Relax and Let Go!
CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS
CHIROPRACTICHEALTHCENTERDr. Debbi Hannan101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline, Metairie504-454-2000HannanWellness.com
Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 21.
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COLONHYDROTHERAPYALORACLEANSE1131 S. Tyler St, Covington 985-809-3133AloraCleanse.com
Colon Hydrotherapy removes stagnant fecal matter and toxic bacteria along with cellular debris. Get relief of unhealthy digestive symptoms and
achieve greater immunity, enhanced energy, clearer skin, improved mental clarity, and a general elevation in mood.
HOLISTICLIFE4401 Veterans Blvd, Ste 200504-885-8800HolisticLife.us
A Colonics, Wellness, Weight Loss Day Spa, Colon Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, activated
oxygen sauna, ion foot bath, reflexology, integrated medicine, and other natural /spa offerings. Across from Clearview Mall in the major business area of Metairie. See ad page 33.
UPTOWNCOLONHYDROTHERAPY2627 General Pershing, NOLA504-644-7376UptownColonHydrotherapy.com
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OLONUCOnly closed system colonic in New Orleans. We offer a 60 minute appointment, because we know you cannot rush a cleanse. We provide a highly
trained therapist focused exclusively on your need at all times. See ad page 12.
VIVACITYWELLNESSSPA3333 Kingman St, Ste 102, Metairie504-885-8355VivaCityNOLA.com
Reclaim health and vitality by eliminating toxins in the body. We offer Open System Colon Hydrotherapy, Far Infrared Sauna with Ozone, Ion Foot Detox and
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy. Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and member of I-ACT. See ad page 8.
CONSTRUCTION
SOUTHERNHOMES,LLCCertified Green Builder1-888-660-0123SouthernHomes.com
Custom construction and renovation specializing in energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Certified by National Assoc. of Homebuilders as a Green Builder.
Locally owned, 20 years experience, over 3000 homes built.
COOKINGINSTRUCTION
THEULTIMATEKITCHEN COMMANDOJodi Brown 504-616-7171UltimateKitchenCommando.com
Tired of your doctor and nutritionist TELLING you what to do and wish someone would just come to your house and SHOW you how to make it all work? Here I am. I offer full-day food makeovers & healthy cooking
classes. Take back your life! Feel ALIVE again.
COUNSELINGANDPSYCHOTHERAPY
ANDREASCHEELE,LCSW,LMFTATTACHMENTPSYCHOTHERAPY1303 Amelia St., New Orleans504-899-2686
Attachment Psychotherapy / EMDR
“You too can move away from the past and towards a life of vitality, wholeness and fulfilling relationships.”
Individual, Couples& Family Therapy
Andrea Scheele, LCSW, LMFT1303 Amelia Street
New Orleans, LA 70115(504) 899-2686
When you experience loss, illness, depression, stress or are going through major life transitions Attachment Psychotherapy will benefit you. Individual, couples, family, parent/child and small group
therapy. See ad on page 33.
GINAL.ORIHUELA,LCSW-BACS,ND,CTNHolistic Psychotherapy & Counseling3213 Florida Ave, Ste D, Kenner 504-466-2266
Psychotherapist and Naturopath. A unique holistic approach to assist you in coping with loss, illness, stress, depression, or other life transitions. Individual, family and/or group therapy clients. Children, adolescents, and
adults. See ad page 32. JENNIFERENGEL,M.EDLPC5002 Prytania, NOLA, 70115504-813-9130
Licensed Professional Counselor. Holistic Psychotherapy for personal growth, stress, transition, etc. Individual and Group Mind-Body Skills Training (guided imagery, meditation, breathing, relaxation,
tapping, etc). Evening and Saturday appointments available.
MANDALATHERAPYCENTER638 Seguin St., NOLA 70114 504-251-7820/504-722-0877
Mandala Therapy Center provides counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger management, relationship issues, career decisions, personal growth and creative blocks. Our therapists serve
adolescents, adults and couples on an affordable sliding scale basis.
DENTIST
MIKEROBICHAUX,DDS1101 Robert Blvd, Ste A, Slidell, LA 70458985-641-8058MikeRobichauxDDS.com
Offering a holistic and patient-centered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best
interests, based on their values and goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship. See ad page 28.
DYNAMICMEDITATION
JUSTINE A.MISCertified Silva Method Instructor & Life CoachSilvaMethodSeminars.com340.690.6900
World’s premiere mind development and self-improvement program. Practical techniques for managing stress, health, creative problem solving. Learn Dynamic Meditation and Cognitive Control to create
remarkable changes in your life. Classes and personal life coach services.
EDUCATIONALKINESIOLOGY
BRAINGYMTanya Simmons BA Ed. Licensed Brain Gym Practitioner/Consultant.New Orleans 504 309 0002/710 [email protected]. BrainGymNOLA.com
Teaching Brain Gym in Education, In-service and individually to help any learning difficulties, AD(H)D, reading, writing, attention, memory, performance, success for goals, and the joy and ease of learning. Available for teachers,
parents, children and adults. See website for upcoming trainings/seminars.
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FENGSHUI
LIVE,LOVEANDFENGSHUIEveline Hoffmann Feng Shui [email protected] Feng shui consultations for homes and businesses Find balance and serenity within your home .Make intentional changes in your dwellings and you will alter your life in positive wide ranging ways. Your environment will begin to assist you and you will uncover solutions to your day to day issues and life will improve. See ad page 19.
HYPERBARICOXYGENTHERAPY
HARCHHYPERBARICS/FAMILYPHYSCIANSCENTER5216 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA [email protected]
HBOT(R), oxygen under pressure acts as a drug. Oxygen is the cleanest medicine in the world. Noninvasive & painless treatment for wounds, TBI, autism, stroke, ADHD, dementia, multiple sclerosis and
many other neurological disorders. See ad page 14.
HYPNOTHERAPY
DEEPPEACEHYPNOSISLLCRev. David G. Harrison, CCHt.504-228-9004DeepPeaceHypnosis.net
Deep Peace Hypnosis offers hypnotherapy services to help people Improve Test Scores, Quit Smoking, Lose Weight and much more. We conduct individual and
group therapy sessions and we also have Custom-Made Hypnosis CD’s for sale.
INTEGRATIVEMEDICINE
IRENESEBASTIAN,M.D.,PH.D401 Veterans Blvd, Suite 203Metairie, LA 70005504-838-9804IreneSebastianMD.com
Offering a holistic approach to healthcare: Integrative Medicine, Homeopathy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Therapy, and Nutrition. See ad page 29.
FORBETTERHEALTH824 Elmwood Park Blvd, Ste 210 Harahan, LA 70123504-818-2525(P)/504-818-0492(F)ForBetterHealthClinic.com
The medical clinic of Dr. Kashi Rai and Dr. Nancy C. Martin offers an approach that focuses on the complete health of every patient. We use treatments that stabilize and improve the
physical body, using bio-identical restorative compounds to treat a wide range of health challenges from a simple desire to obtain well-being to chronic disease states. All ages treated.
DR.KATHLEENPOSEY,M.D.377 Hwy 21, Ste 101, Madisonville985-845-4111
Our mission is to improve health and reverse chronic disease through hormonal and energetic balancing and nutrition. A practice of preventive medicine and wellness with a holistic approach to women’s gynecological
and overall health. We offer a healthy medically supervised weight loss program. See ad on page 19.
THORAGUSTSSON,D.O.232 Barry Ave, New Orleans, 70121 H 504-861-3011 * C 815-520-2891 Osteopathic.org
With a holistic approach, Osteopathic Medicine effectively treats pain without the use of drugs. We treat fibromyalgia, cancer pain, birth trauma, arthritis, chronic head, neck, back, pelvic, and abdominal pain. Other modalities: Reiki,
Bodytalk, Supplement Consultation.
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AboutHappiness by Design,hesays,“Themultipledwellingsrepresentmygrowingcommunityoffriendsandassociatesthataremoldingtheirphysicalexperiencestoreflecttheirinnerhappiness,creatingthelifeoftheirdesiring.Eachhome’sindoorandoutdoorspacessymbolizethehealthyblendingofthepublicandprivateplaceswithinourlives.”
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JOSÉCALDERÓN-ABBO,M.D. 3439 Magazine StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115504-891-8808MindfulPsychiatry.com
Integrating biomedicine, psychotherapy, and mind-body medicine including mindfulness stress reduction to treat psychiatric conditions, addictions, and to promote wellness. Mindful
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LIFECOACH
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Elite athletes and executives have coaches. Imagine how much more productive and fulfilling your life would be if you had your own Life Coach. You don’t have to imagine anymore, contact Charly today.
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TAICHI-QIGONGShifu King Lam8132 Willow St, [email protected]
Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 35 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad
page 25 and calendar for classes.
MASSAGESCHOOLS
BLUECLIFFCOLLEGEClearview MallMetairie, LA. 70006504-293-0972
Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See
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REV.BONNIEPOIRIER985-373-2321PeacefulPlanetPets.comHolisticTherapyCenter.comHolistic, metaphysical Christian minister, ordained 1994. Ministering to people and pets including pet grief and memorials, Reiki, pet blessings and naming, labyrinth walks and pet sitting. Also for people: weddings, funerals, divorce ceremonies, baptisms, communion, and blessings.
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ZUKABABY2124 Magazine St., NOLA 504-596-6540ZukaBaby.com
ZukaBaby is a new shop specializing in cloth diapering, babywearing and handmade children’s items. Cloth diapering classes every Saturday. See calendar for other events. See ad page 6.
NATUROPATHICDOCTOR
DR.LISAMARIECHAMBERS,NDNorthshore Office1305 West Causeway ApproachMandeville, 70471985-624-2295Accurate Clinic2401 Vets Blvd, Ste 16, Kenner504-472-6130DrLisaMarieChambers.com
Dr. Chambers works in partnership with her patients to discover, understand and address the root cause of their illness. By treating the whole person, she also offers preventive care before serious illness occurs.
NUTRITIONIST
DANIELLEPACIERA,LDN,RD,CCN3618 Magazine St, New Orleans [email protected]
Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports performance, eating disorders, depression,
addiction, and more. See ad page 10.
OXYGENTHERAPYCHIMACHINEJoffrion Mitts, M. ED.Alternative Health Consultant504-897-9670ChiMachineForYourHealth.com
Stress, poor circulation, headaches, back pain, insomnia, depression, weight loss. You name it! Free one week in-home trial!
REALTOR
CHERYLGAUTIER,REALTOR,GREENDorian Bennett Sotheby’s Int. Realty2340 Dauphine St, NOLA 70117(c) 504-638-7441 (o) [email protected]
Upbeat creative problem solver with an easy going New Orleanian style helping individuals to find their dream home!
RECONNECTIVEHEALING®
MARYLOUSMITH6312 Argonne Blvd.New Orleans, LA 70124504-723-2899
Set Yourself Freewith the transformational power of PSYCH-KTM
Experience your unlimited power through the gentle processof PSYCH-KTM. Free yourself from traumatic memories,limiting thoughts and addictive behavior. Support what ismost meaningful in the journey of living your life’s purpose.
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Private Sessions
Uptown Holistic Center • 723 Hillary St, NOLA • 504.723.2899marylousmith.com • [email protected] • psych-k.com
Reconnective Healing® is a powerful new level of healing that accesses a more comprehensive spectrum of frequencies. It heals on many levels while connecting us more fully to ourselves, others, the
earth, and the universe. Also offering The Reconnection™ and PSYCH-K. See ad page 9.
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RECONNECTIVEHEALING®
DR.JESSTREGLEReconnective Healing® & The Reconnection™504-352-6418www.thereconnection.com
This new bandwidth of healing is genuinely real as it provides reconnecting health balance, a sense of unity, and evolutionary acceleration for all people! This allows you to become wholesome
and progress with ease!
REIKI
ELIZABETHOHMERPELLEGRIN,R.M.T.Reiki Master Teacher & [email protected] 20 years experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Practitioner and Teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essence. Also providing Astra-Lite massage & Reiki tables – lightweight and easy to transport. See ad page 7 and calendar for classes.
TIANNED.LASTRAUSUI,KARUNA&RAINBOWREIKIMASTER504-909-3723AmazingReiki.com
Certified & experienced Master Teacher offering sessions & classes to the Greater N.O. Area. Healing Touch, Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Reiki Drumming and
Animal Reiki practitioner. Visit our website for full information. See ad page 21.
SOLAR
SOUTHCOASTSOLAR,LLC2605 Ridgelake Dr.Metairie, LA 70002504-529-SUN9SouthCoastSolar.com
100% locally owned and operated, South Coast Solar is Louisiana’s largest solar energy company. Call or visit our website to set up a free estimate. See ad page 9.
YOGA
DIVINEYOGA1223 Baronne [email protected] YogaNOLA.com
Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the most comprehensive of yogas, combining meditation, physical practice and breathing exercises. All levels of experience are welcome to all classes. See ad page 27 and
calendar for events/classes.
WILDLOTUSYOGA4842 Perrier St.New Orleans, LA 70115504-899-0047WildLotusYoga.com
Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” five years in a row. Over 40 ongoing classes per week for beginners and experienced taught by
skilled teachers in a peaceful, positive atmosphere. Offering courses, workshops, retreats and concerts. See ad page 27 and calendar for events/classes.
YOGATEACHERTRAINING
YOGASCHOOL,L.L.C.603 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433985-893-8834YogaSchoolCovingtonLA.com
A state licensed school and Yoga Alliance registered teacher training certification program at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels. Visit website for more information. See ad page 27.
YOGATHERAPY
AMYARCHINAL,RYT,PRYTPhoenix Rising Yoga Therapy504-899-6167NewOrleansYogaTherapy.com
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy combines meditation, assisted yoga postures, breathwork and client-centered dialogue to promote self-awareness. Discover the wisdom of your body. See ad page 27.
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