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16ConsistenCy, CommuniCation andCalm Tips for Peaceful Parenting byDudleyEvenson

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pass along to your kids someday. All you need is a pair of scissors, some tape or a couple of small magnets, and this maga-zine. Ready? Open the magazine to pages 16 and 17, to the article written by our friend Dudley Evenson. Now cut out both pages and stick them to the fridge. You’re welcome. That’s what you’ll be saying when your kids thank you for being amazing parents. They might not do it today, or this year …. or this decade. (Let’s face it: parenting is one big exercise in delayed gratification.) But we promise they’ll thank you eventually if you follow the incredibly wise parenting advice that Dudley has so generously shared with us. It’s simple stuff, too. Advice like don’t be grumpy just because your kid is (you’ll make it worse). Don’t put him on the spot in front of other people. Ask her for her opinion. Don’t nag. It’s like Dudley’s given us her recipe for a peaceful home—a place where everyone feels loved, respected and supported. Get it right, and that’s the home your kids will make for their kids some-day. We can’t imagine a more perfect article for this parenting issue of Natural Awakenings. If you’re still in a crafty mood, turn to page 20 to read about natural products your kids can use to create art. (Think about scented markers. Who decided that encouraging little kids to sniff markers was a good idea?) And as you squeeze the last drops of family fun out of summer, make sure to read “Swimming in Nature,” page 18, which offers advice for safe play in lakes and oceans (regular destinations for families with little ones). For parents whose children aren’t so little anymore, our Healthy Kids depart-ment on page 28 has the lowdown on tattooing. Even if the subject’s not relevant to your kids, it might be soon: some 45 million Americans, including 40 percent of those between ages 18 and 25, have ink, and the trend doesn’t seem to be slow-ing. What’s concerning is that the FDA hasn’t approved any pigments for injection under the skin, and tests of ink have revealed a variety of worrisome ingredients, from antifreeze to mercury. If the subject’s being debated at your house, this article offers information worth considering. Finally, on page 24, our friends at LearningRx Chattanooga Brain Training Center offer 25 ways to keep back to school from turning into crack the whip over grades and homework. As every parent knows, when kids are successful at school, home’s a happier place.

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newsbriefsEssentialOilsCanBenefitPetsTooOur furry, four-legged friends can benefit from the use of

essential oils just like we can, says Melinda Varboncoeur, who will be teaching a class about using essential oils on pets August 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Nutrition World. “I’ve found that the essential oil lavender works like a charm for calming a pet that is afraid of thunderstorms and loud noises,” she says. “It also relieves itching due to seasonal allergies. Orange, rosemary and tea tree are great for getting rid of fleas. And frankincense is an ancient secret for reducing tumors, malignant and benign.” Many pets enjoy the application of essential oils, Varboncoeur says. “Some are even drawn to them,” she says. “Using essential oils can be a pleasant bond-ing experience with your pet. Many rescue groups, kennels and shelters are using essential oils, especially diffused, to combat airborne pathogens such as kennel cough and are finding great results while using them. They are also able to help calm animals with anxieties.” Many natural therapies, including essential oils, can be used in place of toxic chemicals traditionally used on pets, she says, but it is important to use organic or pure oil from a manufacturer you trust. “Many of the oils on the market contain synthetics and fillers,” she says.

The cost of the class is $10. Nutrition World is located at 6201 Lee Hwy, Chatta-nooga 37421. For more information or to sign up for the class, call 423-892-4085. See ad, pages 2 & 40.

TreatingtheSource,NottheSymptom

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Complementary and alternative health practices are growing in appeal as more people seek the true source

of their health concerns rather than a quick fix for their symptoms. This approach takes some investigation and detective work, as the body is rarely “compartmentalized,” says Tracy Hilliard, a licensed massage therapist and regis-tered nurse and the owner of Four Bridges Massage and Bodywork in Chattanooga. Hilliard is a certified instructor of the Arvigo techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, which she says exemplifies the interconnectedness of body systems. “The aim of these gentle techniques is to address the source of what may be causing

reproductive or digestive health issues,” she says. “A malpositioned uterus can impede other vital flows of the pelvis, such as blood flow, nerve flow or hormonal communications back to the brain. This has the potential to cause painful men-strual cycles, fertility issues, painful pregnancies and other problems.” She says the Arvigo techniques can solve the root case of symptoms by bringing a tilted uterus back into correct position, restoring body systems to their full potential and revital-izing the pelvis. A similar process occurs when there are abdominal adhesions due to surger-ies or other digestive challenges, Hilliard says. “Specific techniques applied to the abdomen can assist in releasing the diaphragm muscle and reduce scar tissue, allowing the bodies’ inherent healing systems to take over for improved digestive health,” she says. “As the source issue is addressed, symptoms often dissipate.”

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Medium,GriefExpertSuzaneNorthropinNashvilleInternationally known medium Suzane

Northrop, a grief and bereavement ex-pert, will be in Middle Tennessee Septem-ber 19, presenting a gallery reading from 2 to 4 p.m. at Unity Church of Nashville. Private readings will also be available through her office. The event is sponsored by Natural Systems of Wellbeing. Over the past 30 years, Northrop has helped thousands of people around the world heal from the loss of a loved one. One of the people she helped was Mary Glesige, who first saw Northrop—also a TV and radio host and author—at the Afterlife Conference in Portland, Oregon, in 2013. “I decided at the last minute to have a reading,” Glesige says. “What she told me about myself and my family was 100 percent correct. After the reading, I felt a deep feeling of contentment, satisfaction and closure.” In addition to writing Everything Happens for a Reason, Second Chance: Healing Messages from the Afterlife and A Medium’s Cookbook: Recipes for the Soul, Northrop was featured in the HBO documentary Life After Life. Her media credits also include the Emmy-nominated series The After-life with Suzane Northrop and The Suzane Northrop Radio Show. To see videos of her at work, type “Suzane Northrop” into the search bar on YouTube.

The cost to attend is $59 for registration before September 1 and $69 afterward. To register, call 888-692-8111 or visit SuzaneNorthrop.com. See ad, page 7.

“GrowYoung”WorkshopAugust29No one’s yet found

the fountain of youth, despite the extravagant claims of the anti-aging industry. But it does appear possible to slow down age-related decline, and even dramatically improve on inner and “outer” health, by adopt-ing lifestyle changes on multiple fronts. That’s the goal of a seven-step process called Grow Young, whose creator, Rod Francis, PhD, will lead a Grow Young workshop at the Center for Mindful Living (CML) on August 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. Grow Young uses science-backed lifestyle interventions designed to facilitate longer, healthier, happier lives. At its heart is the transformative power of mindful awareness. “This will be a wonderful opportunity for anyone wishing to learn more of the current research into health, exercise, diet, posi-tive psychology and neuroscience directly from the program’s director,” says CML’s Chitra Gunderson. Francis—a UK-based writer, coach, speaker and teacher, and the founder of the Grow Young Project—“combines his deep love of science with an approach that encompasses current research in mind-body interactions, positive psychology, mindfulness, presence-based coaching models and somatics,” Gunderson says. “He has trained with many leaders in those fields.” CML is a nonprofit whose mission is “to teach and support practices that help us be with ourselves and with oth-ers, in the present moment without judgment,” Gunderson says. It offers classes and workshops to support a more gener-ous, compassionate, accepting world.

The cost of the workshop is $25 for CML members and $30 for nonmembers. CML is located at 1212 McCallie Ave., Chat-tanooga. For information and registration, call 423-486-1279, visit CenterMindfulLiving.org/register, or e-mail CenterMindful [email protected]. See ad, page 17.

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recently opened Chattanooga Functional Medicine, a functional, anti-aging and metabolic medicine clinic, will be speaking at the Nutrition World lecture center September 8 at 6 p.m. His presentation, “Your Gut Health and How It Relates to Whole-Body Health and Healing,” will address the scientifically confirmed con-nection between the gut and brain chemistry, the immune system, detoxification and other physiological issues. The presentation is free, but space is limited, says Nutri-tion World owner Ed Jones. “This is a life-changing opportu-nity to listen to a true expert in wellness and health,” Jones says. “There are many in the evolving field of natural health who feel that the gut is the future of medicine.” Long rel-egated to second-tier status as the organ that simply absorbs our food and passes on our waste, the gut is poised to take on new importance in the hierarchy of our bodily functions, he says. “Current research is showing us that the gut is a far more dynamic organ, involved in a continual interplay with our environment and our neurological and immune systems. The microbiological inhabitants of the gut, known as the mi-crobiome, actively influence our nutrition status, our metabo-lism, our immune function, our cognition and our health, all through an ongoing communication with our amazing gut.” Resnick’s talk will include reviews of anatomy and func-tion; common gut problems; and ways to embrace (or part ways with) our microbiological counterparts in order to influ-ence our genetics and optimize our health.

To reserve a seat, sign up at NutritionW.com or call Nutrition World at 423-892-4085. See ad, pages 2 & 40.

Film,ExpertPanelDemystifyLymeDiseaseIn August, the Complementary Health

Education Organization will host two free events—a documentary screen-ing and an expert panel discussion—to shed light on Lyme disease, a common but

frequently misdiagnosed illness. Both events will be held in the speaker room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Highway, Chattanooga. On August 8 at 2 p.m., CHEO will present Under Our Skin, an Academy Award semifinalist documen-tary that has brought unprecedented awareness to an often-chronic condition many doctors long claimed was “all in your head,” says CHEO’s Tami Freeman. Lyme disease has been frequently misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia, multiple scle-rosis or Alzheimer’s disease, she says. Since the film’s release, the Centers for Disease Control has upped its estimate of an-nual cases tenfold, making Lyme disease more prevalent than HIV and breast cancer combined. CHEO’s monthly educational meeting will be held August 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. and feature a panel of doctors and other specialists who will discuss holistic ways to treat and possibly prevent Lyme disease. “Often in this area, doc-tors practicing conventional medicine tell people, ‘That’s a northern disease. We don’t have Lyme disease here in the south,’” Freedman says. “That’s wrong, and this great panel of holistic experts will give us the information to get the right tests—conventional medicine tests usually come back negative—and the holistic answers to treat this epidemic and debilitating disease.”

CHEO meetings are free, and the public is invited. Events are held in Nutrition World’s Yoga/Speaker Room (off Vance Road). For more information, visit 4CHEO.org.

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PlantPure Nation, a documentary exploring the political and economic barriers keeping Americans

from getting healthier through plant-based nutrition, is being screened in select cities across the U.S. It will be shown in Chattanooga at 7:30 p.m., August 20, at the Majestic Theatre. The film is based on the work of renowned nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., who co-authored the groundbreaking book The China Study and was featured in the documentary Forks Over Knives, in which he presents scientific evidence that a whole food, plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse deadly conditions like heart disease,

Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. The idea for PlantPure Nation, directed by his son Nelson Campbell, came when the agribusiness lobby killed Kentucky legisla-tion that would have launched a pilot program documenting those health benefits. In PlantPure Nation, Colin puts his nutritional theory to the test in his home-town in North Carolina where, as in Kentucky, rates of childhood obesity, heart attack, stroke and diabetes are high and residents typically eat meat-and-dairy-based diets. The 95-minute film examines the political and economic factors that suppress information about the benefits of plant-based nutrition and connects it to larger issues such as medicine, farming and food deserts. In conjunction with the screenings, the nonprofit PlantPure Nation Foundation is establishing local PlantPure Pods across the country to promote the initiative. One tool is the 10-day Jumpstart program featured in the film. PlantPure Pods can also request a film screening in their hometown.

Location: 311 Broad St. View a preview at Tinyurl.com/PurePlantNationTrailer. For more information, visit PlantPureNation.com.

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FreePresentationExplainsFinancesofHomeBirthMany expectant mothers reject the

idea of delivering their babies at home because they mistakenly assume that they can’t afford a home birth, says Carolyn Reisman, a midwife with Birth Wellness in Chattanooga. “The idea of midwifery care appeals to a lot of women, but they are under the impression that such personalized care is prohibitively expensive,” she says. “Actually, it’s surprisingly affordable.” Midwives from Birth Wellness will lead an August 8 “Birth Chatt” to explain the logistics of home birth, in-cluding fees and insurance coverage for licensed midwifery services, and factors that can help women estimate their out-of-pocket expenses for midwifery care. Their presentation, “Can You Afford a Homebirth?” will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Inspire Chiropractic, 400 East Main Street #140, Chattanooga.

Birth Wellness hosts a different Birth Chatt one Saturday a month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Inspire Chiropractic. The presenta-tions are free and open to the public. For more information, call 423-622-4226 or visit BirthWellness.com/birth-chatt.

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SolarTimeshareBuyingKilowattsfromEachOtherYeloha, a new, Boston-based, peer-to-peer solar startup, allows anyone to go solar, even if they live in a rented apartment, have a roof blocked by a shady tree or don’t have the funds to

buy panels. Customers can sign up for the service either as a “sun host” or “sun partner”. Potential sun host homeowners have a roof suitable for solar, but can’t afford panels. Yeloha will install the panels for free in exchange for access to the solar power the panels create. Sun hosts also get about a third of the electricity created by the panels for free, translating to lower monthly power bills. The remaining power is distributed to the sun partners—customers that want to go solar, but don’t have a proper roof or own their home. Sun partners can buy as many solar credits as they’d like from Yeloha at a price that’s less than what they’d normally pay to their utility. The service is currently operating in Massachusetts only, but has plans for expansion across the country.

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AirRaidCarbonDioxideLevelsGoThroughtheRoofThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunt-ing from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief

greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans. “Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.” In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.


DiaperDiscoveryMushroomsGrowonDisposablesDisposable diapers are mostly inde-structible, but a group of research-ers led by Rosa María Espinosa Valdemar, at Mexico’s Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapot-zalco, has found a way to degrade the soiled garments by growing mushrooms on them. Disposable diapers can last for hundreds of years in landfills because they contain not only the plant-based material cellulose that mushrooms consume, but also non-biodegradable materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and the superabsorbent gel sodium polyacrylate. The scientists grew the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, on a substance made from used diapers and were able to reduce the diaper’s weight and volume by up to 80 percent. For the experiment, the researchers only used diapers containing liquid waste. They steril-ized and ground up the garments; mixed them with lignin from the remains of pressed grapes, coffee or pineapple tops; covered the mixture with commercially available fungus spores; and kept it in a plastic bag for three weeks. The resulting mushrooms had similar amounts of protein, fat, vi-tamins and minerals as in commer-cial yeast. They’re not intended for human consumption, but could be used as a supplement in cattle feed.

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CrayonKicksNotJustforKidsAnyMoreSecret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring de-tailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies. Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect. “So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.”

For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.

FrackingHaltEarthquakesDerailDutchGasProductionGas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutch court after a home was damaged by earthquakes linked to the operation. Nette Kruzenga, co-founder of Groningen Centraal, one of two groups seeking an immediate halt in Groningen gas production, says, “It is clear the judge said that the situation around Loppersum is dangerous.”

The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence. States that tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking states such as California, Colorado and Texas. In states that have reduced new injections and scaled back current operations, earthquakes have abated.

CrabCrisisValuableHorseshoeSpeciesGoingExtinctThe horseshoe crab, which is not really a crab, but belongs to the taxonomical class Merostomata among arthropods, is about to join the long list of endangered species. Their potential extinction poses a major threat to pharmaceutical, clinical and food industries seeking the secrets to the species’ survival over more than 250 million years with minimal evo-lution, enduring extreme temperature conditions and salinity.

Individuals are able to go without eating for a year. Commonly found living in warm, shallow coastal waters on the sea floor, horseshoe crabs play an important ecological role. A continuing decrease in their population will affect other species, especially shorebirds that feed on the eggs, destabilizing the food chain. Sea turtles also feed on adult horseshoe crabs. Scientists worldwide want to include the invertebrate in schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1974, labeling them as an endangered species. Enforce-ment will include monitoring for improper uses of horseshoe crabs.

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ConstiPatedkidsHelPedBytummymassaGeResearch from the University of Washington has

determined that chronic constipation in chil-dren may be relieved with abdominal massage. The research involved 25 parents and their children with learning needs and physical disabilities. The parents were trained by specialists in abdominal massage. Following the training, the parents massaged the abdomens of their children for 20 minutes per day. The study found that abdominal massage re-lieved constipation in 87.5 percent of the children and reduced laxative use. In addition, the therapy resulted in better diets for 41 percent of the children and improved the parent-child relationship in many cases.

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A new study published in the journal Nutrition found that eating pistachio nuts may improve cholesterol parameters,

increase glycemic (blood sugar) control, decrease artery stiff-ness and improve overall blood vessel health. The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control)

was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months. Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fast-ing blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract). This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.

SadMusicCanLiftOurMoodA study from Free University, in

Berlin, has determined that listen-ing to sad music may actually lift our mood. The researchers conducted a survey of 772 people, 44 percent of which were musicians, asking each subject about their emotional responses after listening to sad music. While 76 percent felt nostalgic, more than 57 percent of the respondents indicated peacefulness, more than 51 percent felt tenderness, almost 39 percent had feelings of wonder and 37 percent ex-perienced a sense of transcendence. Fewer than half—45 percent—said they experienced sadness when listen-ing to the morose melodies. The re-searchers pointed out that people often tend to listen to sad music as a source of consolation, and the music often provides a means for improving moods and emotions.

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Along with her husband, Dean, Dudley Evenson has made a career of creating healing

music (published by their record la-bel, Soundings of the Planet). For this parenting-themed edition of Natural Awakenings, Evenson shares these tips for nurturing “the spirit of harmo-ny and crystal-clear communication” between parents and children.

Stay clear! Your children are mirrors of your moods and attitudes. You will quickly discover how you are feel-ing by how your children are act-ing. If they are upset, don’t get upset at them; it will only make things

worse. Try to find out what is really bugging them.

Be consistent. Always changing your position on things will create inner turmoil and confusion. Mom and Dad or the primary parental figures should try to establish a unified pro-gram and support each other.

Work at being positive. Try to build up your children’s sense of the good in life. Don’t look for faults or be unduly critical. Praise your children often.

Be honest in all your dealings. Chil-dren pick up at an early age what is

truth. Help them to be honest by be-ing completely honest yourself.

Be reasonable and understand-ing. Explain your choices and deci-sions, and don’t resort to anger as a regular practice. Anger is a powerful tool, and it’s much more effective if used rarely.

Provide meaningful boundaries and restrictions. Kids will usually push to find their limits, but they really appre-ciate knowing how far they can go.

Be flexible. You don’t have to be unbending and hard-nosed to keep it straight with your kids; your being flex-ible will keep everybody on their toes. Accept your children’s point of view. In fact, ask for their opinion and involve them in household decision making. Enjoy the harmony consensus can bring. Children will more readily obey the rules if they help make them.

Trust your children. Believe in them. Be on their side. Let them feel your support. Let them start life knowing they are loved.

Don’t nag. Help your kids develop a sense of responsibility so the burden of their homework, chores and other musts are not on your shoulders. When you ask them to do something, let them hear the firmness in your voice. Asking them once should be enough.

Develop good habits. Regularity can be healthy, but of course allow for deviation from time to time. Aim toward a consistently healthy lifestyle in all that you do.

Be available. Don’t get so caught up in your own reality that you neglect your relationship with your children.


Balance your love for your own children with your love for all chil-dren. They are your special ones, but don’t forget to be loving and fair to others.

Don’t put your kids on the spot in front of other people. Try to work things out with them on a one-to-one basis, unless, of course, group inter-action is more beneficial.

Help direct your children toward a creative exploration of life. Support them in opening up to their unique potential as human beings.

Be a shining example of love for your children to follow. Don’t gossip about your neighbors or play favor-ites. Everyone will benefit from your unconditional love.

Inspire in your children a rever-ence and respect for all life. Instill in them an attitude of thanksgiving, and encourage them to explore their spiritual path.

Be patient with yourself. Avoid feel-ings of guilt even when you feel you aren’t measuring up to your own expectations as a parent. No one is perfect, but you can try your best. Guide, console, discipline—and above all, keep a sense of humor.

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Paints Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients. “I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.” Note that acrylic paint can con-tain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based prod-uct, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protec-tive equipment is used.

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Alone to HealbykathleenBarnes

Most of us are familiar with the placebo effect,

when actual healing occurs after the only pre-scription a patient ingests is a sugar pill that the individual believes is medicine. Researcher and Chi-ropractor Joe Dispenza, of Olympia, Washington, knows the value of the pla-cebo effect from personal experience. When his spine shattered during a 1986 triathlon race as his bicycle was hit by an SUV, he had a good mental picture of what had happened. Consulting doctors proclaimed a bleak prognosis and offered a risky surgical procedure as his only chance of walking again. He left the hospital against the ad-vice of his physicians and spent the next three months mentally—and physically—reconstructing his spine. His story is one of hope for healing for others, detailed in his latest book, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.

How did your pivotal healing take place?For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine. Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chi-ropractic practice 10 weeks out and was training and lifting weights again while continuing my rehabilitation regimen at 12 weeks. Now, in the nearly 30 years since the accident, I can honestly say that I rarely experience any back pain.

How does your approach differ from mind over matter?It’s the same. So many people have been con-ditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work?Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surren-der—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own an-tidepressants and painkilling medicines. Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated? There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and some-times even hastened their death. In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had cancer, even though an autopsy revealed he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued

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How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing?Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change. I recommend a meditation that cre-ates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book. As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities.

Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com.

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sleeping in, playing all day and staying up late, transition-ing to a strict school regimen with homework and tests would be tough for anyone. Factor in things like ADHD, multiple extracur-ricular activities and a new teacher (or even a new school), and you’ve got the recipe for homework struggles. So what’s a parent to do? Before you resign yourself to another year of tutoring, late-night homework mara-thons and stimulant medications for ADHD, consider these 25 tips to help your student succeed.

1 Practice what you preach. “You’re going to rot your brain with all that TV!” Do you think that rule only

applies to your offspring? Set a good example by spending your free time reading, playing an instrument, garden-ing, exercising—you name it.

2Make homework technology-free. Unless your kid needs to type a paper or do research on the Inter-

net, require that the phone, tablet and computer be off.

3Designate a regular home-

work time. Some kids need to come home from school and unwind. Others do best

if they complete homework right after school. Either way, give them a healthy snack to sustain their energy.

4Celebrate their achievements. Put their best work on display or let them overhear you “boasting” to

others about their efforts or accomplish-ments.

5Get them brain training. Unlike tutoring, personal brain training strengthens the cognitive skills

that make up the foundation of all learning—skills like memory, audi-tory processing, attention, processing speed, logic and reasoning, and visual processing. It also gives kids a huge confidence boost.

6Check their work. Go through their assignments every night and review their homework.

7Let them make mistakes. Don’t do any of their work for them, but be available to answer questions.

If the homework is out of your comfort zone, ask the school for extra help.

8Set up a specific study area. A comfortable area stocked with school essentials can help keep

students focused on their work.

9Talk to the teacher. Make sure you understand what he or she is looking for, and discuss how you

can work as a team to help your student succeed.

10Create a calendar. Keep track of upcoming tests, writ-ing assignments and projects,

and check in with your student to make sure he or she is preparing early.

11Make sure your child is tak-ing the correct level classes. Advanced placement classes

can help prepare your student for college, but not every class is a good match for every student. Talk to the teacher and evaluate if it’s the right fit for your child.

12Feed them brain food. Sugars, dyes and highly processed foods can wreak

havoc on kids’ brains. Opt for foods that help keep the brain at peak func-tion: blueberries, salmon, sardines, eggs, nuts and leafy green vegetables.

13Reevaluate medications. Allergy medications can put your student in a fog.

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14Make sure your student gets plenty of quality sleep. Sleep helps recharge and “reboot”

the brain. Too few winks, and memory, attention and processing speed all suf-fer.

15Learn to recognize signs of frustration. There are lots of reasons kids procrastinate or

take forever to do simple homework. Find out if the work is boring, too hard or too confusing, and address those concerns immediately.

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16Acknowledge progress. Point out when your child is mov-ing through multiplication

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17Have kids do the hardest work first. Do the most dif-ficult work when their brains

are primed. Once it’s behind them, they’ll feel relieved to breeze through the easier homework.

18Make learning fun. Incor-porate math, history, English and science into everyday

tasks and weekend excursions. Let them work with fractions in recipes, vis-it a museum on the weekend or speak another language at home.

19Give them kids tools to stay organized. Help your child or teen choose a color sys-

tem for binders, and/or find apps that help students stay organized by sending e-mail alerts.

20Find a study buddy. Doing homework with a friend or sibling can help students

stay focused and accountable. Just make sure you monitor their progress to make sure that work isn’t being re-placed with play (or talking).

21Make them accountable to bring books home. Every kid is going to forget

something at school once in a while. But regular occurrences may signal a deeper problem. If the problem is memory, create an end-of-day checklist for your student to review at school. If it’s intentional, you’ll need to address the reasons behind it.

22Help students learn from their mistakes. Go through test problems that came

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23Do weekend homework on Friday. When students do their weekend homework

Friday afternoon or evening, the mate-rial is still fresh from what they were taught in school. Waiting until Sunday night, when their memory has faded a bit, can cause added frustration.

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Everyday ExamplesAuthor Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.” In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples sup-porting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do. “They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.” Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one

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“Everyone is born with the power to communicate with other species, and although it is long lost for many people, it can be regained for the benefit of all beings on Earth,” says Penelope Smith, author of the Animal Talk and When Animals Speak book series. Meet col-leagues of this “Grandmother of Interspecies Communica-tion” via Tinyurl.com/Animal CommunicatorsDirectory.

of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mis-trust as imagination,” she comments. “Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and ad-vanced thinking. We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all inter-connected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

Exotic TalesWild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ com-ment on the day and thank them for let-ting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital. Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal traffick-ing rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Bet-ter communication means better under-standing leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.” Communication and understand-ing among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more inter-esting, it can save lives.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at [email protected].


Few things in life are more permanent than a tattoo. Yet those most likely to change their life course—in careers,

relationships or fashion styles—are also most inclined to get inked. Nearly 40 per-cent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have at least one tattoo, according to a Pew Research Center poll. “If you change your hairstyle or look often, you probably aren’t a good candi-date for a tattoo, because of the limited flexibility to change that decision,” says Dr. Gregory Hall, a primary care physi-cian in Cleveland, Ohio. Hall created the website ShouldITattoo.com to help in-form others after seeing so many patients that regretted the tattoos of their youth. Hall has also authored Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings to try to reach school-aged kids before they even consider body art.

Career ConcernsThe Millennial generation, which is getting inked in record numbers, is also the leading demographic for ink removal. More than half the tattoos removed by medical professionals in 2013 were for people between 19 and 34 years old. Removal often costs many times more than being tattooed, sometimes requiring a dozen or more sessions over several months. Beyond the likelihood of chang-

risk of infection can be high, espe-cially if it impacts cartilage. “Some skin rejects piercings, and you can end up with permanent scars,” he adds.

Healthier AlternativesThe good news is there are more natural, less permanent alternatives for young adults to adorn and express themselves, including custom-made temporary tattoos, plus magnetic and clip-on jewelry that are indistinguishable from a permanent pierc-ing. Temporary tattoos work to try out the look before possibly committing. Henna tattoos, an import from India, are another popular alternative, although Hall has seen many patients develop al-lergic reactions to this plant-based ink, so it’s always best to test on a small spot first. Permanent organic inks fade more over time, a downside for someone that keeps a tattoo for life, but “come off beau-tifully” in a removal process compared to the standard heavy metal inks, reports Hall. Also, “We just don’t know yet what impact the heavy metals may have on people’s immune systems down the road,” he says. “Organic inks are much safer.”

Helpful FactsState laws vary regarding age criteria, some allowing tattoos at any age with parental consent. Hall’s tattoo website has a downloadable contract to en-courage kids to talk with their parents before making a decision, regardless of the need for consent. Name tattoos, even those of loved ones, are among the tattoos most likely to be removed later in life. Hall saw this with a young man that had the names of the grandparents that raised him tat-tooed on his hands. He said, “I still love them, but I’m tired of looking at them and I have got to get them off me.” A Harris Interactive poll revealed that a third of company managers would think twice about promoting someone with tattoos or piercings—a more critical factor than how tidy their workspace is kept or the appropriateness of their attire.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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ing one’s mind about a tattoo, Hall cites employment, discrimination and health concerns in urging teens to decline get-ting inked or pierced. Employers have the legal right to reject a job candidate because of a tattoo—a challenging fact of life for young people to reconcile when they’re still undecided on a career path. Different branches of the military have their own restrictions on body art, which can include the tattoo’s size, placement and subject, while some companies ban tattoos and piercings altogether. The commitment of a tattoo never interested Lauren Waaland-Kreutzer, 25, of Richmond, Virginia. “I don’t know how I’m going to age and who I’ll be in five years,” she says. Two days after turning 18, however, she got her nose pierced, a decision she hasn’t regretted, even though it’s affected her employment. “While I was working my way through college, I gave up slightly better paying jobs in order to keep my piercing,” she says. Her current employer, a local nonprofit in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is piercing-friendly, but she has friends that have to cover their tattoos and piercings at work; a former classmate-turned-lawyer even had to remove a small star tattoo from her wrist. While piercings are more revers-ible than tattoos, they are also more prone to certain health risks. Tongue and cheek piercings can accelerate tooth decay, according to Hall, and the


The spike in popularity of tattooing that began a couple of decades ago

in America and Europe continues to spread worldwide. Those considering getting one will do well to carefully re-view the options and the health dangers related to traditional tattoos. Tattoo inks contain heavy metals, and red inks often contain mercury. The U.S. Food and Drug Administra-tion (FDA) has not approved any tattoo pigments for injection into the skin. Tattoo parlors are regulated by states and municipalities, but the FDA doesn’t require manufacturers to release ink ingredients. The lack of regulation is un-settling, as some 45 million Americans have been inked. Many tattoo ink pigments are industrial-grade colors suitable for printer ink or automobile paint, and the FDA warns that it may possibly cause infections, allergic reactions, keloids (fibrous scar tissue), granulomas (response to inflammation, infection or a foreign substance) and potential complications connected with mag-netic resonance imaging (MRI). The carrier solution used in tattoo inks also contains harmful substances such as de-natured alcohol, methanol, antifreeze, detergents, formaldehyde and other toxic aldehydes. A study in the journal Medicine by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, in Dallas, links com-mercial tattoos to the spread of hepatitis C. Dr. Robert Haley, a preventative medicine specialist and former U.S. Centers for Disease Control infection control official, comments, “We found that commercially acquired tattoos ac-counted for more than twice as many hepatitis C infections as injection-drug use. This means it may have been the largest single contributor to the nation-wide epidemic of this form of hepatitis.” Anya Vien is the owner of Living Traditionally.com, focusing on naturally healthy and sustainable living.

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Technology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average,

we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them. On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or compliment-ing someone in passing is nearly impos-sible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities. Part of the reason we intention-ally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predict-ed that the ride would be “less pleas-ant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.

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Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day. It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face. It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology. Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others. So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make every-one’s day better.

Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at [email protected].

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Yard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according

to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich—and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by an-aerobic decomposition. Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost mix-ture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.

Low-Maintenance PileGood for: People that want something simple, don’t need fertilizer immediately and have extra outdoor space; average to large households with yard waste. Maintaining a compost pile is as easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the com-post with a pitchfork or shovel will pro-vide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost. Once a year, composters can dig out the finished com-post from the bottom. This method won’t work for households that don’t generate

yard waste because a pile of 100 percent green waste will attract pests.

Holding BinGood for: People that want a low-main-tenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste. Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to con-tinue in colder weather.

Tumbling BarrelGood for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste. These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aer-ating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks. Due to the barrel’s relatively small-er size and capacity, getting the bal-ance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

Multi-Tiered BoxesGood for: People looking for low main-tenance, but quicker results than a pile

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or bin; average to large households with yard waste. Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with remov-able panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom. Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

Worm BinGood for: People that want to com-post indoors; apart-ment dwellers and small households that don’t generate yard waste.

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Ensure that the compost pile retains a moisture content similar to a wrung-

out sponge. To moisten, add green waste; to reduce moisture, add brown waste. Turn compost to get air to the aerobic bacteria and speed the process. Wear gloves and a dust mask to protect against allergens. Decay generates heat, so a pile should feel warm. If not, add green waste. Decom-position occurs most efficiently when it’s 104 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a compost thermometer. Keep a small container in the kitchen to easily collect green food scraps. Store it in the freezer to keep unpleasant smells and flies at bay. The best time to start composting is during warmer months. Alternately layering green and brown waste, using the “lasagna method” in colder months, readies the pile to decompose as soon as the weather warms. Consider stock-piling summer yard waste ingredients. Be aware that low-maintenance composting won’t kill weed seeds, which can then get spread around the garden. A highly managed compost pile will kill some weeds through the gener-ated heat. Put weeds out for municipal yard waste collection where there’s a better chance they’ll be destroyed.

Contributing sources: U.S Environ-mental Protection Agency, U.S. Composting Council

For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer. Worm composting, or vermicompost-ing, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient—each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

Green ConeGood for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste. Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. Ac-cording to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users

need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added

to a garden.

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WHATTOCOMPOSTDo compost:4Fruit and vegetable scraps4Grass clippings, twigs, leaves and wood chips 4Eggshells (broken into small pieces)4Coffee grounds and tea bags4Unbleached coffee filters, paper and cardboard

Don’t compost:4Pet waste4Meat and dairy (except in Green Cone device)

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1Chattanooga Big Latch On – 9:30am (registration); 10:30am (event begins). Chattanooga Area Breastfeed-ing Connection will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) by co-hosting the Big Latch On, a global grassroots event encouraging communities to show their support of breast-feeding as a normal part of everyday life. Children’s activities, snacks, vendors, displays, baby-wearing fashion show. Info: BigLa-tchOn.org or [email protected].

A Day of Practice – 10am-3pm. Facilitated by Janka Livoncova. Deepen your practice, support and be supported by the practice of others, and spend the day intentionally cultivating your capacity to be present. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or [email protected]. Registration: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2National Farmers’ Market Week at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Free. First Tennessee Pavil-ion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5Dream Group, with Lisa Harrison & Susan Smartt – Noon-1pm. Work with your dreams for personal growth. Remember and explore your dreams with an eye to their symbolic meaning; group dream work helps us see the amazing gifts. Free for CML members, $10 nonmembers. Preregistration not required. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 Mc-Callie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7David Mayfield Parade at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act John Lathim. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: NightfallChattanooga.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8Birth Chatt: “Can You Afford a Homebirth?” – 10:30-11:30am. Birth Wellness midwives will discuss fees, insurance coverage for licensed midwifery services, and out-of-pocket expenses for midwifery care. Birth Chatt subjects vary monthly. Free. Inspire Chiropractic, 400 E. Main St. #140, Chattanooga. Info: 423-622-4226 or BirthWellness.com/birth-chatt.

Free screening of Under Our Skin – 2pm. CHEO presents Academy Award semifinalist documentary about Lyme disease, a common but frequently mis-diagnosed illness. The public is welcome. Speaker room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chat-tanooga. Info: 4CHEO.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9Five Star Food Fight at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Free. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12Acupuncture Happy Hour, with Yong Oh, Lac – 2-3pm. Acupuncture Happy Hour with guided meditation combines two effective approaches for regaining calm and reducing stress. If you’ve always been curious about acupuncture, this is a great introduction. Free for CML members; $20 nonmembers. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or [email protected]. Registra-tion: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14Kim Lenz and the Jaguars at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act Amber Fults and the Ambivalent Lovers. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: NightfallChattanooga.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16Live United at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Free. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

Expert panel on Lyme disease – 2-4pm. CHEO hosts doctors and other specialists discussing holistic ways to treat and possibly prevent Lyme disease. The public is welcome. Speaker room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 4CHEO.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19Dream Group, with Lisa Harrison & Susan Smartt – Noon-1pm. Work with your dreams for personal growth. Remember and explore your dreams with an eye to their symbolic meaning; group dream work helps us see the amazing gifts. Free for CML members, $10 nonmembers. Preregistration not required. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 Mc-Callie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or [email protected].

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20Screening of PlantPure Nation – 7pm. Documen-tary explores the political and economic barriers keeping Americans from getting healthier through plant-based nutrition. Majestic Theatre, 311 Broad St., Chattanooga. Info: PlantPureNation.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21Kishi Bashi at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act Butch Ross. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: NightfallChattanooga.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23Meet the Mocs at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Free. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

Acupuncture Happy Hour, with Yong Oh, Lac – 4-5pm. Acupuncture Happy Hour with guided

meditation combines two effective approaches for regaining calm and reducing stress. If you’ve always been curious about acupuncture, this is a great introduction. Free for CML members; $20 nonmembers. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or [email protected]. Registra-tion: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28Escondido at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act Ten Bartram. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: NightfallChattanooga.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29Grow Young workshop – 9am-noon. Rod Francis, PhD, will lead participants through a seven-step process that uses scientifically backed lifestyle interventions to create a long, healthy, happy life and incorporates the transformative power of mind-ful awareness. CML members $25; nonmembers $30. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or [email protected]. Registration: CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30Hot Rod Auto Show at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Free. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

savethedateTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8“Your Gut Health and How It Relates to Whole-Body Health” – 6pm. Dr. Scott Resnick of Chat-tanooga Functional Medicine gives free presenta-tion on the connection between the gut and brain chemistry, immunity, detox, other health issues. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Space limited. Info and reservations: NutritionW.com or 423-892-4085.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12Okuden (Reiki II) plus Animal Reiki – Sept12-13, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/Teacher. Prerequisite: Reiki I. Meditation techniques for continued spiritual growth. Three mantras and symbols. Remote healing for people, pets. Training needed to work as a Reiki practitioner. $350 includes class, manual and certificate. $175 deposit at least one week in advance. North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or MargaretDexter.com/reiki-workshops.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Suzane Northrop at Unity Church of Nashville – 2-4pm. Gallery reading by internationally known medium, grief and bereavement expert, author, TV/radio personality. Private readings available through her office. $59 for registration before Sept. 1; $69 after. Info and registration: 888-692-8111 or SuzaneNorthrop.com.


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sundayDaily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruc-tion. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

Unity of Chattanooga Service – 11am. Discover Unity’s message of positive, practical Christianity, and experience the warmth of God’s unconditional love. 604 Black St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-755-7990 or UnityOfChattanooga.org.

Restorative Yoga (Instructor Rotates Each Sunday) – 4:30-5:45pm. Physical and mental restorative session designed to focus on rejuvenat-ing and healing the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Regular class rates apply. Cle-arSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

mondayStretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or Movement ArtsCollective.com.

Fundamentals with Cecilia Keefer – 10-11:15am. Start the journey by developing a solid foundation in yoga, with basic postures, proper alignment, breathing techniques and relaxation. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpring Yoga.com or 423-266-3539.

Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Debtors Anonymous meeting – 7-8pm. Get sup-port for money/debt problems by attending the weekly Chattanooga Debtors Anonymous meeting. All welcome. Unity, 604 Black St. (off Cherokee Boulevard), Chattanooga.

Learn to be a Massage Therapist – 28-week class at East Tennessee’s oldest massage school. Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

tuesdayDojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Be-ginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

50+ Yoga with Sue Reynolds – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strength-ening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of

meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chat-tanooga. Info: 423-316-9642 or [email protected].

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:30-5:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or [email protected].

Yin Yoga with Elisabeth Townsend – 5:30-6:45pm. Dig deeper into long, quiet postures designed to ac-cess the body’s connective tissue. The tough, fibrous network that connects all the major systems of the body readily responds to constant, slow pressure with the assistance of props for added comfort. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

Power Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Energetic range of flowing movement; appropriate for everyone. Nu-trition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4085 or NutritionW.com.

Guided Self-Compassion Meditation – 5:45-6:15pm. Diana Peterson leads participants through “self-compassion” meditation focusing on gentle-ness and appreciation for ourselves, so we may find it easier to share the same with others. Free for CML members; $5 nonmembers. Preregistration not required. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 Mc-Callie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or [email protected].

“Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 6pm. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517.

Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:15-7:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nu-trition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

Managing Reactions to Traumatic Stress – 6:30pm. Educate self and significant others on the effects of PTSD. Clinic, support group follow work-shop. Free. Dr. Savannah JG or Margie Wesley, 6074 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-883-5463.

wednesdayYoga in Japanese with Mina Chong – Noon-1pm. $8 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chat-tanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Mindful Yoga with Annie Harpe – 5:30pm. $10 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chat-tanooga. Info: 423-598-8802.

Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8:30pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruc-

tion. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

thursdayDojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Be-ginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. See Monday listing for details. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasonsAcupuncture.com.

50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

Signal Mountain Farmers’ Market – 4-6pm. Seasonal produce, eggs, meats, body products, cof-fee, crafts, baked goods, dog treats, boiled peanuts, plants, flowers, all from local farms. New location: front lot of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market. Info: [email protected].

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:30-5:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or [email protected].

All-Levels Yoga with Beth Daugherty – 5:30-6:45pm. Gentle class focusing on rejuvenating and healing the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Yoga props are used for safety and to allow the body to fully achieve each position comfortably. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

“Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 6pm. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517.

Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:15-7:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nu-trition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruc-tion. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

Body Massage – One full-hour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.


Hypnobabies childbirth course – Complete six-week natural-childbirth education program includes effective techniques to reduce or eliminate pregnancy discomforts and to remain awake, mobile and in control during childbirth using hypnosis and hypno-anesthesia. Thursday evenings at Inspire Chiropractic, 400 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Space limited to six mothers/couples. Info: Rachel Ji-menez, 423-505-2657.

fridayDojo Chattanooga – Fencing 4:30-5:30pm ; Wing Chun 5:30-6:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Emotional Freedom Technique at Nutrition World – EFT practitioner Lucille York is at Nu-trition World on Fridays to help people use this natural method of improving health by releasing trapped emotions. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-355-9205 or EmoFree.com.

saturdayDaily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encour-aged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga.

Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

“Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 9am. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517.

Qigong Level 1 – 9am. With Clare Mills. Montgom-ery Room inside Center on Main, 320 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-643-1980.

All-Levels Yoga with Anthony Crutcher – 9-10:15am. Poses with emphasis on alignment and stability. Breath and mindfulness are key compo-nents. This class builds on yoga fundamentals. Some yoga experience helpful. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 9:30-10:30am; Fitness Kickboxing 10:30-11am; Warrior Fit 11-11:30am; Adult Kenpo 11:30am-12:30pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 10-11am. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or [email protected].

Prenatal Yoga – Noon-1pm. Movement Arts Col-lective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com.

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