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natural awakenings 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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16 aging graceFullY It’sNoMystery: WeNowKnowHow by Kathleen Barnes
20 100% local FarmtoMarketModel atMardiGrasZone by Colleen Morgan
22 clutter-taming tiPs SaveTime,MoneyandSanity by April Thompson
24 taking another look at calcium suPPlements NotAllWomen areCreatedEqual by Mike Robichaux, D.D.S.
26 edible hormones HealthSupportforWomen by Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian
28 listening to inner wisdom 5InstinctsToHeed by Dr. Judith Orloff
29 a Passion For Pedaling HoponaBikeand GoLeanandGreen by Debra Melani
35 outdoor oPtions For Feline Friends SafeWays toLetThemExplore by Sandra Murphy
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SomeyearsagoIwastalkingwithanoldfriendandlongtimedermatologist,lament ing the smal l s igns of
encroaching age.When I remarked thatagingisreallyanoffensiveprocesshewrylyreplied,“Yes,butconsiderthealternative.”
National statistics attest that we areliving longer,butwhatpercentageofourpopulation is living those extra years in
good health? BecauseAmerica’s conventional healthcare system is geared more totreatingthanpreventingdisease,wemustbeproactiveincaringforourownwell-being.
Fortunately, simple lifestylechoiceswehaveathandwillhelpus stayvibrant.This month, experts interviewed by Kathleen Barnes offer a roadmap to guide anygenerationinachievingabetterqualityoflifein,“AgingGracefully:It’sNoMystery,WeNowKnowHow.”
Manyofthestepswecantaketosupportourbestselfdon’tcostadime,liketakingawalkorgettingenoughsleep.Drinkingplentyofpurifiedwaterisanotherhelpfulhabit.Eveneatingadietoffreshvegetablesandfruitsplusfishandalittleleanmeatandpoultrywhileminimizingrefinedsugars,worksonabudgetwithsomeplanning.
Oneofthebestwaystofeedourmind,bodyandspiritistogrowsomeofourown food. Favorite produce can be grown in containers even on a small patio orbalcony.Containergardeningworkswellinmytinyyard,whereIgroworganicrichesingreens,onions,broccoli, tomatoes,peppers, squashandherbs.Food tastesgreatandmaintenanceiseasy.More,Itrustthesourcetobefreeofmanmadechemicals.ParkwayPartners’monthlyprogramonMay11isagoodplacetogetstarted.Thetopicisgrowinginanysizespace.Theyalsosharetimelytipsonpage32.
Startaraised-bedorcontainergardenoutsideyourdoorstepnowandyou’llbepreparedtojoininthehealthfulfunofthethirdannualEatLocalChallenge(detailsonpage9).Everyoneisinvitedtoexperiencetheadventureoffindingandeatingonlyfoodproducedwithin200milesofNewOrleans.Togetherwecelebrateoursometimessurprisinglocalbountyandsharethejoy.
Thisyear’ssecondannualGreenNatties,recognizingbusinessesandorganizationsthatparticipatedinourlocalGumboGreenGames,asustainablebusinesscompetition,willtakeplaceonMay30attheEiffelSociety.Thenumberofcompaniesandbusinessmanagersrecognizinghowsustainablebusinesspracticesaregoodfortheirbottomlineaswellastheplanetcontinuestoincreaseandweapplaudeveryone’sefforts.Pleasejoinusforacateredeveningofenjoyablemusicandanentertainingawardsceremonywithextraordinarypeople. PartnerhostsareNatural AwakeningsofS.E.Louisiana,LifeCityLLC,andtheNewOrleansChamberFoundation.Reserveyourspotnow(page5).
AmemorablebirthdaycardIoncereceivedstated,“It’snothowmanyyearsinyourlife,butthelifeinyouryearsthatmatter.”Here’stoalifefilledwithgoodhealth,goodpeopleandlotsofinterestingthingstobeanddo.
Feelgood,livesimplyandalwayslaughmore,
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Green Natties Green Business GalaOnThursday,May30,thelocalcommunity
of sustainable businesses will cometogether for the second time at the EiffelSociety tocelebratethetopcontenders inthe Gumbo Green Games green businesscompetition.Themorethan70contenderswillberecognizedfortheircontributiontothegreeneconomyandthosewhomadethegreateststridesinreducingtheirenvironmentalfootprintwilltakehomethetopawards.
TheGreenGames,whichisapartnershipbetweenNaturalAwakeningsmagazineandLifeCity,waslaunchedin2011asawaytocreateincentivesforlocalbusinessestoimprovetheirenvironmentalperformancethroughfriendlycompetition.LifeCity,whichhasagreenbusinesscertificationprogramandaGreenCardforconsumersinterestedinpatronizingsustainablebusinesses,offerssustainabilityassessmentsforthecontestantsandtechnicalassistanceforthemastheyworktowardstheirgoals.
Competition participants include restaurants, retail businesses, nonprofitorganizations, manufacturers, health and wellness practitioners, solar energyproviders,alandscapingcompanyandotherswhoofferproductsandservicessuchasfilteredwater,pottedplants,wastemanagement,kayakrentals,biketaxiridesandmanyothers.Manyoftheentitiesareinherentlygreenbusinesses,suchasaquaponicfarming.Therestaretraditionalbusinessesmovinginthedirectionofsustainabilityasawaytoreducetheirimpactontheenvironment.
AlloftheparticipantsshouldbeonhandMay30tocelebratetheircollectivebenefittothecity.TheGreenNattiesevent,whichwilltakeplacefrom6to9p.m.,willhavemusicbylocalNewOrleansmusicians,fooddonatedbylocalrestaurants,drinks including a specialty green cocktail, dancing, guest speakers and a silentauctioninadditiontotheawardsceremony.
Anyone interested in being a sponsor or supporter for the event, email green@mylifecitycom for sponsorship information. To volunteer at this event, email [email protected] for more details. To register online, logon to http://thegreennatties2013.eventbrite.com/ See ad on page 33.
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Women’s RetreatAwomen’sretreatwillbeheldat
theWomen’sCenterforHealingandTransformationinAbitaSpringsonJune7through9.
Theretreatwillofferoptionsofqigong,newmoonmeditationanddrumming, Adorata, breathworkand a cooking class.There will betimeforsilentreflection,journalingand massages or other one-on-oneappointments.The facility is closeto theSt.TammanyTraceandnewAbitaSpringsnaturetrails,perfectformeditative and rejuvenating walks.AttendeesmustregisterbyMay20.
Thecenteralsoisnowofferingherb and vegetable gardeningclasses. NIA dance classes withKate Finlayson and fundamentalyogaclasses ledbyWendyMcKeehave been added. In the future aReikisharingcircleforpractitionersisplanned
Thecenter is seekingsponsorswilling to pledge $20 monthly tosponsor a room, so that thecentercanofferadditionalspaceforsmallgroups, meetings and one-on-onesessions.
The Women’s Center for Healing and Transformation is located at 71667 Leveson Street, Abita Springs. To register for the women’s retreat or to find out more about the center, visit WomensCenterForHealing.org or call Patricia Stout at 985-264-8089. See ad on page 30.
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Holistic Pet Dr. Janice E. Posey ofVeterinary
Holistic Healing, LLC recentlyexpanded her knowledge of holisticveterinary medicine at a four dayseminarattheChiInstituteinReddick,Florida.
Dr. Posey offers TraditionalVeterinary Chinese Medicine andacupunctureforpets.
Posey exp la ined tha t theseminar covered a wide range oftopics, including the use of herbalformulas and acupuncture involvingdermatology,oncologyandimmune-mediateddiseases.Diseasesthatcanbe treated with herbal formulas andacupuncture included dermatologicconditionssuchasallergies,secondarybacterial and yeast infections, earinfections, mange, hot spots, lickgranulomasandothers.Further,Poseysays that cancers often seen in thevet’soffice,suchasmammarycancer,hemangiosarcoma and mast celltumors can be helped with herbalformulas.Goodresultswerereportedintreatingimmune-mediatedanemiaand thrombocytopenia (low bloodplatelets) as well as pemphigus andlupus.Sheseesgreatpromiseinusingthisinformationinherholisticpractice.
Dr. Posey’s practice is located at 315 Lee Lane, Suite 104, Covington.
For an appointment call 985-898-3623. See ad on page 36.
Workshop with Bhikkhuni Pannavati
May31throughJune2,BhikkhuniPannavatiwillpresentaworkshop,TheStateofMindCalledBeautiful,attheFloweringLotusMeditationandRetreatCenter
inMagnolia,Mississippi.PannavatiisanAfricanAmericanBuddhistnunwhoisayogini,formerChristian
pastor,foundingco-abbotofEmbracingSimplicityHermitage,andafoundingdirectorofSistersofCompassionateWisdom,atwenty-firstcenturytrans-lineageBuddhistorder.SheisknownforherordinationofThaiandCambodiannunsaswellasherworkwithhomelessyouthinAppalachiaandministrytothe“untouchables”inIndia.
In this retreat she offers “techniques to cultivate and maintain a supremepractice…themindpervadedbylove,compassion,joyinthesuccessesofothersandequanimity—eveninthefaceofadversity,insecurityandloss…thestateofmindcalled“Beautiful.”
To learn more or to register for this or other retreats at the Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center, visit FloweringLotusMeditation.org. See ad on page 31.
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More Boogaloo on the BayouTheeighthannualBayouBoogalooFestivalwillonceagain
fillthebanksofBayouSt.JohninMid-Citywiththebestoflocalmusic,foodandotherentertainments.ThisyeartheeventbeginsonFriday,May17andwillrunthroughSunday,May19. Boogaloo is presented by the nonprofitThe MothershipFoundation.
Bayou Boogaloo is a family-friendly affair. For childrentherewillbeakid’sstage,gamesandactivities.Butoldandyoungalikecanenjoyover30localbandsanddeliciousfoodfrom25localfoodvendors.Attendeeswillbeabletovisit80visualartists,whowillbesellingawidearrayofart,jewelry,clothingandmore.
ABicyclePubCrawl,beginningat8a.m.andendingat1:15p.m.onSaturdaymorningwillbenefittheMid-CityVolleyBallGroup. Registration is requiredanda$20donation issuggested.RegistrationatMidCityVolleyBall.org.
BikeEasywillleadan11-milebicyclesecondlinerideonSundaymorningbeginningatBayouSt.Johnat11a.m.TherideconcludeswithanafterpartyatBayouBoogaloo.
AlsoonSunday,SecondHarvestFoodBankwillhostthefourthAnnualRubberDuckDerbywhereBoogalooattendeesmayadoptoneormoreofthe10,000rubberducksthatwillswimtoafinishlineinthebayou.A$5000grandprizewillgotothepersonwhoadoptsthewinningduck.
Details of of music schedules, special events, food vendors, artists and more can be found at TheBayouBoogaloo.com. See ad on back cover.
European ThermographyDr. K a r i n N i e l s e n , a
Naturopathic Doctor andCertified ClinicalThermographcTechnician, has the first andonlyfacilityinLouisianatoofferEuropeanThermographyservicesat her newly named wellnesscenter,TheWellness Centre ofBatonRouge.
EuropeanThermographyusesa temperature sensor tool thattouchestheskinon120differentpointsinsteadofusinganinfraredcamera.
Indocumentedstudies,EuropeanThermographyhasbeenfoundtodetectearlysignsthatacancermaybeformingupto10yearsbeforeanyotherdevices.“ThefactthatEuropeanThermographycandetecttheearliestsignsofdysfunctioninthetissueallowsforinterventionpriortoanirreversiblestateintheorgan,”saysNielsen.“Itcanprovideatruepictureofyour health and serve as a guide for preventative care andmaintenanceofhealth.”
EuropeonThermography originated in Germany, wherehealthcaretakesamorewholebodyapproach,accordingtoNielsen.Thisisawholebodydiagnostictest.ThetestisFDAapprovedandsomeinsurancewillreimburse.
Dr. Karin Nielsen is located at The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Drive, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. For information or an appointment call 225-229-6107 or visit WellnessCentreBR.com. See ad on page 15.
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Chinese Medicine for Women’s HealthErinKenning,alicensedacupuncturist
andTraditional Chinese MedicinepractitionerwantswomentoknowthatChineseherbalformulasandacupunctureoffersavastmenuofoptionstohelpthemachieve greater balance in their healthandmoreenjoymentintheirlives.
Kenningsayssheseesalotofwomenwho are experiencing imbalances inthe endocrine system, manifested bysymptoms such as water retention,inabilitytoloseweight,thinningofhairand skin, fatigue, sleep disturbances,short termmemory loss,mood swingsanddepressionamongothers.
She usesa typeofhairanalysis todetermine thehealthandfunctionofkeyglands,suchastheadrenals,andthenthroughtheuseofsupplements,acupunctureanddietarychanges, slowlyrestores thehealthof theglands,whichallowsthebodytorestoreit’sownbalance.InChinesemedicine terms,whenbalance is restored,symptomsceasetoexistandoneispainfreeandpeaceful.
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Honoring the Divine Feminine InhonorofMother’sDaythismonthandincelebrationof
women’swellness,VickyDallmann,anAdoratainstructorandpractitioner,willpresentanAdorataVirtueTrustandtheSacredRe-MotheringCeremonyworkshoponbothnorthandsouthshores.
TheNorthshoreworkshopwilltakeplaceonMay11,from10a.m.to4p.m.attheWomen’sCenterforHealing&Transformation,71667LevesonStreetinAbitaSprings.TheSouthshoreworkshop
will be at Journey intoWellness, 3939 Houma
Blvd, Doctor’s Row Bldg 3,Suite15, inMetairie andwill
also takeplace from10a.m. to4p.m.Dal lman says tha t th rough
meditation and a series of simple exercises,participants will realize what they need to feelmotheredand to feel safe in theirownbodies, intheworld,andintheirconnectionwiththeDivineFeminine.Theywilllearnhowtopersonallyaddressthese needs and gain the ability to bring thesetransformativeteachingsintotheireverydaylives.
Preregistration is through Vicky Dallmann at [email protected] or 504-442-6206. The cost is $80 and may be paid with credit card at WorkshopsWithVicky.com. See ad on page 14.
Eat Local Challenge Year ThreeTheNewOrleansEatLocalChallengeisagainchallenginglocavoresin
theareatoamonthofeatingonlylocalfoods.ForthemonthofJune,participantswillattempttoeatonlyfoodsgrown,caught,orraisedwithina 200 mile radius of New Orleans as a way of raising awareness of thenutritional, economical, environmental and cultural benefits of eatinglocally-sourcedfoods.
TheeventissponsoredbyNOLALocavores,anorganizationstartedafterthe2010BPOilSpillasawaytopromotelocallysourcedseafoodandotheredibles.Theorganizationmaintainsawebsitethatoffersaplethoraofresourcesforfolksinterestedinconsuminglocalfood–localfarmers,farmersmarkets,restaurantsservinglocally-sourcedfood,andrecipes,plusotherinformation.TheyearlyChallengehasbeentheimpetusandforumforNewOrleanianstocommittobuyingandconsuminglocal.
RegistrationfortheeventbeginsMay1,withafeeof$25thatallowsparticipantsaccesstothebountyofinformation,includingaresourceguide,recipes,andintroductiontothecommunityoflocavores.DuringthemonthofJune,theorganizationwillpromotecookingdemonstrations,workshopsandgatheringsoflocavorestocelebratetheirprogress,aswellasablogonthe
websitewhereparticipantscanaskquestionsandcommunicatetheirachievements.Therewillbeascavengerhuntagain,witha$1000prize.
ThisyearanewappwillbelaunchedtokeepLocavoresuponwhatisinseason,withrecipesandlinkstofoodsources.Alsonewwillberestauranttourstobringintourists.
“Notonlywillyoubeahealthieryou,”thewebsitereads,“butbyeatinglocally-producedfood,youwillalsomakeanimpactonthelocalenvironmentandeconomy.Lotsoffuelisusedtotransportfoodacrosscountryandfromothercountries.Withageographicdiet,youarereducingthecarbonfootprint.Youarealsosupportinglocalfarmers,fishermen,andshrimpers.”
For more information on the Eat Local Challenge, visit http://www.NOLALocavore.org. See ad on page 12. Natural Awakenings is very pleased to be a sponsor of this event.
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Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer RiskWhilescreeningforbreastcancerisimportant,women
shouldavoidunnecessarymedicalimaging,accordingtoarecentreportissuedbytheInstituteofMedicine(IOM)whichidentifiedtwofactorsthatincreasedtheriskforthedisease: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapyandradiationexposurefrommedicalimaging. Physician Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor ofradiologyandbiomedicalimaging,epidemiologyandbiostatisticsattheUniversityof California-San Francisco, who contributed to the IOM report, notes that CTscansandotherformsofmedicalimaginghaverevolutionizedmedicineandcanbe lifesaving. However, she recommends that women engage their doctors inthedecision-makingprocessanddiscussthenecessityandsafetyofallpotentialradiologicalscans. Tounderstandtherisksandbenefits,it’ssuggestedwomenasktheirdoctor:“Isthisscanabsolutelyessential?Isitnecessarytodoitnow?Arethereother,alternativetests[suchasthermography]?HowcanIbesurethetestwillbedoneinthesafestwaypossible?Willhavingthescaninformationchangethemanagementofmydisease?CanIwaituntilafterseeingaspecialistbeforegettingthescan?”
Yoga reduces depression
in Pregnant women
Pregnancyhormonesareknownto cause myriad physical and
emotional symptoms, includingunexplainable mood swings.Thefluctuations are more seriousfor one in five expectant momsbecausetheyalsoexperiencemajordepression.Now,agroundbreakingstudybytheUniversityofMichiganoffersnewhope.Pregnantwomenidentified as psychiatrically high-riskthatparticipatedina10-weekmindfulnessyogainterventionexperiencedsignificantreductionsintheirdepressivesymptoms.Mothers-to-bealsoreportedstrongerattachmenttotheirbabiesinthewomb.
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Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve OutcomesWomen that receive care at midwife-led birth
centersincurlowermedicalcostsandarelesslikelytohaveCaesareanbirthsthanwomenthatgivebirthathospitals,accordingtonewfindingsbytheAmericanAssociationofBirthCenters(AABC). TherisingnumberofCesareanbirthsintheUnitedStates(32percentin2010,accordingtotheNationalCenters for Disease Control National Vital Statistics Report)hasgeneratedconcernduetoshort-andlong-termhealthimplicationsforwomen,theirnewborns
andfuturepregnancies.TheAABCstudy,whichincludedmorethan15,500womenthatreceivedcarein79midwife-ledbirthcentersin33statesfrom2007through2010,foundthatfewerthan6percentoftheparticipantsrequiredaCaesareanbirth,compared tonearly24percent similarly low-riskwomencared for inahospitalsetting. Birthcenters—homelikefacilitiesfunctioningwithinthehealthcaresystem—arebasedonawellnessmodelofpregnancyandbirthpersonalizedtoindividualneeds.“Theyareuniquelypositionedtoprovidehealthywomenandtheirnewbornswithmaternitycare,avoidingunnecessaryCaesareanbirths,”advisesAABCPresident-ElectLesleyRathbun,acertifiednursemidwifeandfamilynursepractitioner.“Americansneedtolearnaboutthehigh-qualitycarethatmidwife-ledbirthcentersoffer.”
Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives
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“Icannotfigureoutwhyweweren’tdoingthisalready.Wehavesomuchland,”ownerBennyNaghisaid.“Workingthelandconnectsyoutoreality,andithelpsuseatbetteranddobetter.Itispartofthepuzzleoflifethatismissing–oneoftheelementsistobeconnectedtonature,andwehavegottenawayfromit.”
Themarketstartedinlate2006astheownerbroughtinmilkandeggsandotheritemstofeedhimselfandhisstaffandfoundoutsoonthattheneighborswerewillingtobuythefoodstuffs.Aswordspreadanddemandgrew,heconvertedthewarehouseinto a supermarket and Naghi decided to utilize his land in
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NaghisaidthedevelopmentofthestoreintoahomegrownfreshfoodmarketwasaresultofHurricaneKatrina–hegotaFEMA traileronhis land inLaRose,heopened themarket inNewOrleans,andhestartedseeingfooddifferently,particularlyfastfood.“It’ssocommercial,”hesaidofchainestablishments.“Idon’tfeelthefoodissogood.”
Not longafter thehurricane,hebought a tractor, startedplanting,foundsomegoodfolkswithacommonvision,andthefarmtomarketmodelstartedtoevolve.Hewascommittedtoproducinghis foodusingorganicprinciples,without fertilizerandpesticides,andtakingthetimethatisnecessarytoestablishanoperationthatwillbeviableandproductiveintothefuture.
“Everyindividualsaysthisisagreatidea,”hesaid.“…It’sonethingtotalkaboutit,butweneedwholecommunitiesthatwanttomakethatchange.It’ssoeasybecausewehaveeverything,andwehavegreatsoil,butittakeswork.Andonceyougetstarted,5,10,20yearslaterandthegenerationsafterthatcanbeusingit.”
NaghigrewupinIraninaJewishfamilyand,in1979,theyfledtoIsraeljustbeforetherevolution,afterwhichtheywerenotabletoreturn.Inboardingschoolthere,theyoungteendevelopedapassionforgardening.Afterafewyears,whenhewas14,thefamilymovedtoNewOrleans.Theself-proclaimedworkaholicsaidhehasbeensuccessfulandfortunateinhislife,buthesoughtrefugefromworkbygoingfishingdownthebayouinLafourche.
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100% Cajun is recruiting interns and volunteers to work in the upcoming season. The farm is located at 101 Stephen Street, LaRose, La. 70373. It is open to the public on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at 985-664-9693.
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I know I have too much stuff, but it all has sentimental value.Morgensternrecommendsusingtools to manage memories, such asphotographinganobjectthatrepresentsa person, and then using that photoas a contact icon on your phone. Shesuggests considering, “Is this the bestrepresentationofthatpersonortimeofmylife,orjustanotherexample?”
I might need this someday.Takoencouragespeopletoenlistaclutterbuddy,“anobjectivesetofeyeswhowillsetyoustraightwhenyouholdupaskirtthat’soutofstyle.”Morgensternsuggestsasking,“Whatismoreimportanttome…thisobject I don’t haveany immediateneedfororthespaceI’llhavebygettingridofit?”
I don’t have time to declutter now.Morgensternacknowledgesmostpeopleare“time-starved”,andcleaningout their closets is the last thing theywant todowithprecious free time.Yetcluttercostsustimeandmoneybecause,“You end up losing things, wastingvaluablerealestateandreplacingthingsyou forgot you had,” she notes. It alsohindersourabilitytofocusandprocessinformation, because visual clutterdivides and competes for a person’slimited attention span, according to arecentstudybythePrincetonUniversityNeuroscienceInstitute. Formoremotivation,imaginethejoyof findingburied treasure.Morgensternreports thatnearlyallofherclientsfindsome formof funds,whetheruncashedchecks,objectswithresalevalueorcash.
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possessionsandkeeprememberingourhigher goals. “Your stuff is a reflectionofwhoyouareandwhatyouaspireto,”shenotes.“It’sachallengetogetitallinalignment,butanincredibleopportunity,too.”
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foreveryoneandthereisnotalargescalecrediblestudytodateshowingthatsupplementsactuallypreventbonefractures.
Anotherunderlyingassumptionintheserecommendationsisthatsupplementalcalciumisgoingintothebones.Research,andmyownexperienceasadentist,showsthisisnotthecase.Anydentistwilltellyouthatsomeofthatcalciumfromsupplementsissometimesdepositedastartarthatbuildsuponteeth.
Ageneralmisconceptionisthat,sincetartarbuilduponteethissocommon,thismustbenormal.Nothingcouldbefurtherfromthetruth.Inhealth,therearenocalciumdepositsonourteeth.Whenthisbuildupisseenonthetonguesideofthelowerfrontteeth,it’snotclearifthecalciumisfromsupplementsorifitistheperson’sown.Thetestisiftartarisstillpresentontheteethat thenextcleaningaftersupplementsarestopped,thenthesource is theperson’sbones. If there isno tartar, then thecalciumcame from the supplementalcalcium.Fromapurelydentalperspective,calciumonourteethisaproblembecauseitprovidesagreatplaceforplaquetoformandflourish.Fromanoverallhealthperspective,itisawarningsignthatthebodyisproducingcalcificationsinsofttissue,sosomethingisoutofbalance.(Beforestoppinganysupplementprescribedbyadoctor,womenshouldfirstdiscussdoingsowiththeirdoctor.)
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Theserecommendedlevelsforcalciummaketheassumptionthatallwomenarethesame.Itislikesayingthatallwomenshouldputporcelainveneerson their front six teeth.But thenormaldecreaseinbonedensitywithagedoesnotleadtoosteoporosis
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andteeth.Averysmallbutcriticalquantityisfoundinbloodandbodyfluidswhereitisinvolvedinmuscleandnervereactionsas well as many other hormonal andenzymatic functions. Less than one-halfofonepercent in thebodyfluids is freeandunbound.Whentheunboundcalciumapproaches a certain limit, it begins to“spillover”andisdepositedintoavarietyofplaces.Besidesontheteeth,wheredoesthiscalciumgo?
Twolongrunningstudiesonwomen’shealth, theWomen’s Initiative and theNurses’ Health Study showed a higherriskofkidneystonesinsubjectswhotooksupplemental calcium – high intakes ofcalciumfromfooddidnothavethesameeffect.
Onscansoftheheadandneck,onecommonfindinginpeopleover50yearsofageisthecalcificationofthepinealglandwithinthebrain,theglandthatproducesmelatoninforpropersleepandrepair.
When women have mammogramsdone,theradiologistislookingforcalciumdepositswithin thebreast. Nobel Prizewinner, Dr. OttoWarburg, establishedin the 1930’s that all cancers begin inthe presence of excess free calcium, apreponderanceofanaerobicmetabolism,abloodsugarbetween96-107,andchronicinflammation.
Several studies have also shown amoderate association between calciumsupplementationandcardiacdisease.
When calcification is from calciumleavingthebones,themostcommoncauseisachronicacidiccondition.TheacidityofthebloodcanbeextrapolatedbytestingthepHofthesaliva.MoreaboutthisandhowtoraisethepHtoamorealkalinestatecanbeviewedatmikerobichauxdds.comunderhealtharticles.
Giventheuncertaintyofthebenefitofcalciumsupplementation,itseemsprudentto take the more holistic approach andfocusonbeneficiallifestyleinfluencesonbonehealthsuchasahealthydiet,regularexercise,eliminatingsmokingandkeepingalcoholconsumptiontoamoderatelylowlevel.
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PomegranateTheresemblanceoftheinnertopographyofapomegranatetoanovaryismorethanpoetichomage.Pre-RenaissanceWesternherbalistscommonlyheldthataplantfood’svisualsimilarityto a human organ indicated a positive health correlation.ResearchpublishedintheJournal of EthnopharmacologyonpomegranatesbyJapanesescientistsrevealedthatthe seeds and fleshy capsules within which theyare suspended, called arils, contain estrogensstructurallysimilartothosefoundinmammals. PreclinicalresultspublishedinPhytochemistrymayexplainwhyextractsof theseplant-derivedbio-identical hormones mimicking estradiol,estriolandestronearecapableofreplacingthefunctionof an ovary.A Japanese study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacologyreportedthatfemalemicewhoseovarieshadbeenremovedandwerelaterfedpomegranatejuiceand
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BroccoliCruciferous vegetables such as
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FlaxUnwelcomesymptomsofperimenopause(whichcanlastyearsbeforethecompletionofmenopause)canbeoffsetthroughdailyingestionofgroundflax,whichcanbeaddedtocereals,saladsandotherfoods.Groundflaxseedmixedwithdriedberriesisparticularlypalatable. Astheovarianreserveofnaturallymanufacturedhormones
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exhaustsitselfandpromptsanimbalance,flaxseed is particularly effective inrebalancinglevelsofdesirableestrogenmetabolites, such as breast-friendly2-hydroxylestrone. It containsafiber,
lignin,thatupondigestionproducestwo important phytoestrogens
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CuminCumin—actually a fruit disguised asa spice—has tremendous hormone-modulatingpropertiesrecentlyconfirmedbyfindings inExperimental Biology and Medicine. Japanesescientists demonstratedthatcuminseedscaninhibitlossofbonedensity and strength as effectively asestrogen in a female ratmodel of age-associated osteoporosis.They furtherfoundthatthecuminseedsdidnothaveestrogen’sweight-promotingandpossiblecarcinogeniceffectsontheuterus. Imagine the potent hormone-balancing properties of a dinner ofs teamed ru tabaga dressed wi thg r o u n d f l a x s e e d s a n d c u m i nwith a side of mustard greens witholive oil and pomegranate dressing. ItbeatsaservingofPremarinwithaservingofunwantedsideeffectsanyday.Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMed Info.com and advisory board member of the National Health Federation. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator. Learn more at GreenMedInfo.com.
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“I’m in danger.” Socialconditioninghashelpedtocreateunconsciousbeliefsthatcancauseflawedfirstimpressionsandill-advisedsnapdecisions;it’svitalthat we check our subjective feelingsagainstmentalrationalizations.Ifsomepersonorsituationfeelsuntrustworthy,pausetopayattention,evenifthefeelingmightlaterbeprovedinaccurate.
“I want to help.” Evolutionhasinherentlyenabledus toquickly “read” faces andotheremotionalsignals.Forexample,thesympathy instinct nudges us to changethe subject when wedding talk makes
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Containers are so convenient,because they can be moved - closer towater supplies, follow the sun (southernand western exposures). For example,tomatoes,peppers,eggplants,andsquashlike six to eight hours of direct sun,whereas spinach and lettuces – not somuch – maybe three to five hours.Thiscontrolovergrowingconditionscanleadto higher harvest yields.Ten square feetcanproduce50lbsoffreshlocalorganicproduce.
Commercialpottingsoilmixedwithhomegrown composted materials (oakleaves,eggshells,oldsaladgreens)worksbest.Your container should be largeenough to fill with good soil to keeprootsprotected,stableandhealthy.Gooddrainageiskey.
Watering sounds simple, right?Yetpeopleoftenuseahardstreamofwaterthatspraysoutthedirtandroughsuptheroots,orsprayathinmistthatevaporatesbeforethewaterreachestheroots.Ifnotusing rainwater from barrels or a dripsystem, use a soft nozzle or your fingertobreak the forceof thewater from thehose. Run the water until cool waterflows, if thehosehasbeen in the sun–hotwatercanburntheplantsandyoungroots–orbetteryet–shootthehotwateronunwantedweeds!Addawatersolublefertilizeronceaweek,orsidedresswitharichcompost,carefulnottoletittouchthefragilestems,andworkitinwellwithagardeningfork.Checktomakesuresoiliswettwoinchesdown,usingyourfinger,butdon’toverwater.
Parkway Partners will launch the 2013 Eat Local Challenge on May 11 at 10 a.m., with presentations by Lee Stafford and Master Gardener Melissa Luer. Learn to source the best local foods and grow your own in any size space. See calendar for details. ParkwayPartnersNOLA.org.
Ifyard space is very limited, considera container garden for growingvegetables. It’s surprising how much
yield can be achieved from a largecontainer that is thoughtfully planted. Itcanbeloadedwithnutrientsandfulfillthelocally-grownLocavorecredo.
AtParkwayPartners,oneofthestaffgrows her okra in large containers toharvest through the summer, clippingandfreezinguntilsheisreadyforgumbo.Pictureokrasurroundedbybasil,peppers
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MARDI GRAS ZONE SUPERMARKET2706 royal st., nola 70117504.947.8787mardigraszone.com
Original super-market offer-ing great selec-tion of organic
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NEW ORLEANS FOOD COOP-ERATIVE2372 st. claude, nola504-264-5579 nolaFood.coop
A member owned food cooperative selling a full line of grocery products including organic and local fresh pro-
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Whilesomecatsarecontent to stay indoors,otherswanttogooutside.Eveniftheyremainintheyard,letting them out without a plan can put them in
danger.Gentlymanagingacat’soutdoorexperiencecaninsteadensure a consistently safe, enjoyable timewithoutworry orcompromisingitsfreedom.Afewguidelineswillhelp.
Make the Garden SafeCatslovetochewongreenery,sosetupasmallpotortwoorasmallflatofgrasses.Mostcatsenjoymunchingonoatorwheatgrassesandrelishtreatsoffreshcatnipandcatmint.Marigoldscanrepelfleasandbasilwillbothwardoffmosquitoesand
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complementfamilymeals. Many plants can be toxic.Veterinarian Jane Brunt,executive director of the nonprofit CATalyst Council, inAnnapolis,Maryland,advises:“Makesuretheplantsinyourgardenaresafe,incaseyourcatistemptedtotasteanything.Saynotofoxgloveandlilyspecies,sincethey’repoisonoustocats.” Find an extensive list of both safe and problem plantsat Tinyurl.com/ASPC-ToxicPlantGuide. Note that aloe vera,asparagus fern, philodendron, dieffenbachia, tomatoes andmanyvarietiesof ivyarealsoamongspeciesthatcancauseconsequencesrangingfromanupsetstomachtokidneyfailureandevendeath,ifingested.
Protect from Predators“Never leave a cat outdoors unattended,” says Dr. CindyHoulihan,ownerofTheCatPractice,inBirmingham,Michigan.“Duringtheday,problemscanincludestraycats,hawksorloosedogs.Anotherdangeristhemovementoffoxes,raccoons,coyotesandowlsclosetourbanareaswherethefoodsupplyismoreplentiful.Elderlycatsareparticularlypronetoharm.Anenclosureisthebestwaytokeepacatsafeoutdoors.” ParisPermenterandJohnBigley,bloggersatCatTipper.com,anonlinemagazineforcatlovers,builta“catio”fordaytimeuseby their felines.Located inCedarPark,Texas, their fourrescuecatsneedprotectionfromcoyotes.“It’sattachedtoourhouse,likeasmallscreenedporch,”explainsPermenter.“Thecatsuseanopenwindowthat’sfittedwithacatflapforaccess;wealsohaveahuman-sizedscreeneddoor,sothatwecangointocleantheroom.It’senrichedtheirlivesandgivenaformercommunitycatabetterhome,aswell.” In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Jane Dorsey, volunteercoordinatorfortheCatCareSociety,utilizes“habicats”bothattheshelterandathome.Becauseherfirstcat,Chessie,wasanescapeartist,Dorseydecidedtousealargedogpen(12feetlongbysixfeettall)asanenclosure.Stoodonend,itattachestothehouseandhasaweatherproofpanelroof.Acatdoorleadsto thekitchen.“Chessie’spersonality improvedbecauseshewasabletodecidewhentogoinandout.Foreasycleanup,
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weusedpaversforflooring.” Inlieuofsafegardenaccess,expertssuggestlikewisesettingasideasmallareainsideanyenclosureforapotofplants.Also,pettentsmadebySturdiProductsand Kritter Kommunity facilitate moreportableenclosures. Houlihan finds that, “In case of asuddenchange inweather, thecatcanavoidheatstrokeorascarystorm.”Thenthere’stheliveentertainmentfactor:“Catsloveverticalspace,soacattreeoractualtreelimb,properlyanchored,canlethimhaveabetterviewofbirds,lizards,toads,chipmunksandsquirrelswithoutharmingthem,”shesays.“It’slikekittytelevision.”
Go for a WalkA mesh-enclosed stroller allows a cattorideinsafetywhilethewalkerburnscalories. In case of a sudden noiseor loose dog, the cat can’t escape.Houlihan also recalls a patient calledUti (pronouncedYOU-tee), that was
pronetochewingelectricalcords.“Hisownersnowtakehimoutsideforadailystroll;he’snolongerboredandhasquitchewing.” Adopted froma local shelter asakitten,Makaialsogoesforaccompaniedwalks. Due to heavy traffic near theirBaltimore,Maryland,rowhome,AndreaMartin, a manager with Brand PublicRelations, and her husband Nick, useaharnessandleashtotakeheroutside.“Weoften get the, ‘You’re taking yourcat for a walk?’ look,” relates Martin,butthathasn’tstoppedthisadventurousteam. “She likes taking a break frombeingindoors,”sheexplains.Makesuretheharnessfitistightenoughsothecatcan’twiggleoutofit. Withproperplanning,anykittycansafelyenjoythegreatoutdoorsandthesunonitsback.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. (also 5/3, 8 & 15). Help a student with their educa-tion at the student massage clinic. Deep tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clear-view Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.
La Leche League Meeting/Jefferson – 6:30-7:30pm. LLL of Jefferson meets first Wednesday each month. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Learn more, ask questions, and benefit from a community of breastfeeding mothers. Free. Destination Mater-nity meeting room, Causeway & 17th St, Metairie. Info: 504-952-3951 or [email protected].
Meditation, Group Akashic Readings and Ongo-ing Instruction – 6:30-7:30 pm. Cindy Daigle, of Center of Enlightened Transformation, presents content on the energy fields of the body; the aura, chakras, meridian system, how electro-magnetic forces contained internally and externally affect us. Journey into Wellness Center, Metairie. More information: 504-931-6494.
Second Degree Reiki Class – Inquire for further dates/time with Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki Students with 6 months experi-ence in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For private classes and residential retreat information call 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356 text.
SATURDAY, MAY 4Cloth Diapers 101 – 9-10am. (also 5/16 6:30-8pm.) Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, pros & cons, demonstrations and handouts. Fee is $20 per 2 family members. Attendees receive $20 coupon off purchase of $100. Must register at 504-596-6540 or [email protected] .
Saturday Morning Massage Clinics – 9:15am & 10:45am (also 5/11, 18 & 25). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish: 5/4 & 18. Deep Tissue: 5/11; NMT: 5/25. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clear-view Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.
Paint Drop-Off/Uptown – 10am-2pm. Drop off old paint to Arabella Station Whole Foods Market. The Green Project’s tent is at the corner of Magazine & Joseph St in good weather and inside near the mas-sage table in bad weather.
Freret Market – Noon-5pm. 90 vendors with food, art, music, flea market, children’s play area and pet adoption. 4400 block of Freret St., NOLA. Info: 504-638-2589.
Laugh and Flow workshop w/ Andra Aitken – 1-3pm. Through movement and laughter find more joy. A fun, playful workshop to cultivate inner bliss through gentle, mindful movement and laughter. No yoga experience necessary. Cost: $20. Wild Lotus Yoga – Uptown. Call to register 504-899-0047.
New Orleans Arts District Art Walk – 6-9pm. Monthly art walk on Julia and Camp streets. Visit 25 galleries and museums. Julia & Camp streets. Info: 504-895-7375.
First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (also 5/5). Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.
SUNDAY, MAY 5New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 11am. TMO Home Oratory Discussion Group 12:30pm; Officers meeting, 2pm; Colombe Cer-emony rehearsal, 3pm; Colombe Ceremony Ritual. 2801 Loyola Drive, Ste 4, Kenner. For additional information call 504-472-5635.
TUESDAY, MAY 7Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.
Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 5/16 & 23). Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from foodcourt, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.
La Leche League/New Orleans – 7-8pm (also 5/20, 9-10am). Monthly meetings. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Chance to learn more, receive help and meet other breastfeeding mothers. Led by trained and accredited La Leche League leaders. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Info: [email protected].
“What is Jungian Analysis?” – 7:30pm. A free public program presented by four local analysts who will discuss questions about dreams, complexes, shadow, archetypes, and other Jungian concepts. A chance to learn what Jungian analysis is all about. Sponsored by the New Orleans Jungian Seminar. Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Avenue, New Orleans.
THURSDAY, MAY 9Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 5/14 & 30) Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $25/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.
PSYCH-K: Creating Lasting Change – 6-7:30pm. Free informational talk. Discover how PSYCH-K creates lasting change by replacing negative beliefs and self sabotaging behaviors with beliefs that sup-port one’s life and goals. Space limited. Mid-City location. Contact [email protected] or 504-250-7477.
Note: All Calendar events must be received via email or online by May 10 for the June issue. $15/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. $25/Upcoming Events, $59 MarkYourCalendar. Qualified free community wide events are listed for free as space is available. Email [email protected] for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls please.
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The Madisonville Art Market – 10am-4pm. Month-ly art market featuring painting, photography, wood working, pottery, and jewelry along the Tchefuncta River on Water St. in Old Madisonville. Free. Info: 985-624-7216.Mother/Daughter Exploration of the Menstrual Cycle – 1-5pm. Explore the anatomy, physiology and the power of the generative force of a woman’s moon cycle that helps to expand her perceptions and break the silence of her experience. It’s not just about reproduction. $50/duo. Donna Caire, Regeneration Springs. For details call 985-893-4456.Celebration of The Dalai Lama’s First N.O. Visit – 7-8:30pm. An Evening Of Tibetan Sacred Dance & the Cho Meditation: A Cutting of the Ego w/Tibetan monk Tsering Phuntso. By Donation $10-$20. Wild Lotus Yoga in The New Orleans Healing Center.
Mother’s Day Tea – (also 5/12) An authentic Eng-lish Tea to celebrate Mother’s day. Alco celebrating graduation all month. Always serving full breakfast, lunch and high tea. The English Tea Room, 734 Rutland Street, Covington. Contact: 985-898-3988.
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TUESDAY, MAY 14Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.
Holistic Education Meeting/Metairie – 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health & Healing. Speaker: Rebecca Green on shamanic healing: soul retrieval, spirit guides and accessing the wisdom within. Discussion follows. Free/open to public. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd. Info: 504-812-1332.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 7pm. Open House. Location: 2801 Loyola Dr, Suite 4, Kenner. For more info: call 504-472-5635.
FRIDAY, MAY 17Bayou Boogaloo – May 17 through 19. Local music fest along Bayou St. John. Food, music, fun. See News Briefs for details. Fashion Show at the New Moms Boot Camp – 7-9pm. A Fashion show hosted by ZukaBaby at the New Mom’s Boot Camp. The latest in clothing for pregnant and nursing moms and little ones! Tran-sitional clothing for moms, bamboo, organics, and baby hats, bonnets, shoes and accessories. Clearview Mall. Details/reg: [email protected] Meditation & Restorative Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Appropriate for all levels. Brief explana-tion of meditation techniques followed by a sitting meditation, then a restorative yoga practice designed to help begin the weekend with a smile. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.
SATURDAY, MAY 18Intro to the Enneagram Workshop – 10am-noon. Bring your true self into light! Combining psy-chology and spirituality to help one become more present, awake and connected. $19, Register: [email protected].
More Energy, Weigh Less, Live More – 2-4pm. What would your life be like with an abundance of energy and vitality? Learn what foods increase energy, why diets don’t work and how to lose weight safely. Free! Space Limited! Holistic Life Approach, 107 N Theard Street, Covington. Info: 985-276-8119.
First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (also 5/19). Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.
SUNDAY, MAY 19Trust and the Sacred Re-Mothering Ceremony – 10am-4pm. A sacred experience of connecting with the Divine Feminine and learning to re-mother ourselves and to honor the women of our lineage and our lives. $80. Journey into Wellness, 3939 Houma Boulevard, Doctors Row, Building 3, Suite 15, Metairie, LA Info/Reg: 504.442.6206 or [email protected].
Medicine Wheel – 11am-1pm. Learn the traditions of the Medicine Wheel for personal practice and spiritual growth. $30-$50. Audubon Park near laby-rinth. Contact: Rebecca Green, Shamanic Practitio-ner: 408-540-8627 or [email protected].
Conscious Connected Breath Workshop w/ Jack Fontana – 11am-1:30pm. Experience the transfor-mative power of your breath in this special work-shop. Relieve stress, fear, and anxiety naturally with Conscious Connected Breathing. Cost: $54. Wild Lotus Yoga in the New Orleans Healing Center. Call to Register 504-899-0047.
New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s –11am Open House /open meeting; noon Light Meal/Dessert; 1pm. Council of Solace; 2pm. Pronaos Rehearsal; 2:30pm. Pronaos Ritual; 3pm. Quarterly Business meeting. Location: 2801 Loyola Drive Ste 4, Kenner. more information call 504-472-5635.
Northshore Sunday Evening Yoga Social – 5-7pm. Practice, learn a Chant w drums, food & drinks. Join the yoga community in this one-time special intimate evening. All Levels welcome-Perfect for beginners & intermediate. Reservation re-quired. Pilates Bodies, 305 N Vermont, Covington 985-249-8483.
TUESDAY, MAY 21Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.
Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 5/28). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep tissue is muscle spe-cific and really works out the kinks. $30/by appoint-ment. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.
THURSDAY, MAY 23Sole Connections – 5:30-7:30pm. Using reflexol-ogy, Reiki and massage with an essential oil of pine rich crème, Linda Strickland will touch your soles. Drawings for gifts and opportunity to meet others, enjoy light refreshments. AVIVA Massage & Well-Being Center, 601 Lafitte St., Mandeville. 985-727-9665 or email [email protected].
FRIDAY, MAY 10Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 5/24 & 31) Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $25/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.Clinical Applications of Yoga and Mindfulness – 1-3:30pm. A workshop for health and mental health care professionals (CEUs pending for Social Work-ers). Led by Amy Archinal, RYT, PRYT and Marie T. O’Neil, LCSW, RYT. Balance Yoga Wellness, Mid-City. Call to register: 504-309-9618.Couples Yoga Workshop w/ Sean Johnson – 7-9:30pm. A fun, noncompetitive workshop designed to build trust, communication, joy, and intimacy through the power of compassionate touch. Experienced yoga students and beginners welcome. No yoga experience necessary. Cost $70.Call to register 504-899-0047.C. G. Jung Society: “The Dark Night of the Soul” – 7:30pm. Presented by analyst Sharon Martin, PhD, FNP. Jung believed symptoms and neuroses are messages from the soul and indicate an urge to reach a higher level of consciousness. 1.5 CE hrs (LPCs). $10/members free. Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Avenue, New Orleans. Chapter Two by Neil Simon – May 10-26. A hi-larious play centers around four brilliantly penned characters – a mourning writer, George Schneider; a level-headed actress named Jenny Malone; George’s garrulous but loving brother Leo and Jenny’s utterly clueless but enchanting friend, Faye. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd, Covington. Reserve: 985-893-1671.
SATURDAY, MAY 11Gretna Art Walk – 8:30am-12:30pm. Art walk 2nd Sat each month September – May. More than 80 art-ists and craft vendors.6th St. at Huey P. Long Ave., Downtown Gretna.Sourcing Local Foods – 10am. Launch the N.O. 2013 Locavore Effort with Lee Stafford and Master Gardener Melissa Luer. Learn how to source the best local foods and grow your own in any space. Available for sale: veg and herb starts, 15 gallon pots for micro-gardening. Square foot gardent plans. Open 9am-noon. Parkway Partners, 1137 Baronne St, NOLA.OCH Art Market – 10am-3pm. Local artists, food, music. 2nd Sat each month. May theme is recycled arts. 1618 Oretha C. Haley Blvd, Central City, NOLA. Info: 985-250-0278. IndiaFest – 10am-4pm. Featuring a bazaar, Indian Dance, food samples, children’s activities, music concert at 5:30pm. Free admission to fest. Location: New Orleans Museum of Art. Special $5 admission to museum during fest. Contact: [email protected].
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FRIDAY, MAY 24Full Moon Drumming – 7-8:30pm. No experience needed; Free event (donations accepted). Bring a drum and rattle or share ours. Teen and adult women welcome. Find the rhythm that connects to each other, to our bodies, to the natural rhythms for de-stressing and re-creation. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs.
SATURDAY, MAY 25Tea Tasting/Bodhisattva Tea Spa – 7-11pm. Tasting are 4th Friday each month. Offering whole leaf teas, herbs and tea accessories as well as massage therapy, infrared sauna, esthetics, Ayurveda treatments, yoga, reiki, tai chi and qi gong.Tea Tasting Free.3021 N. Arnoult Rd., Metairie. Info: 504-888-9299. First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (also 5/26). Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.Usui Reiki Levels I and II Class – Taught by a certified and experienced teacher, committed to the student’s development as a practitioner. A 2-day intensive class that will qualifies students to treat self , others and animals. Cost $350 includes manual and all class material. Journey Into Wellness, Metairie. Limited space. Contact Tianne 504-909-3723.
SUNDAY, MAY 26Mama Massage – 11am-2pm. For mamas and mamas-to-be, 20 minute sessions, chair or table. $20. Kids welcome – sitter provided. Reserve your spot with Maria Licodo, LMT#5016. Call 727-322-0456. Affordable Healing Arts in the New Orleans Healing Center, Suite 220. Greater N.O. Babywearers Meetup Group – 2-3pm Hosted by ZukaBaby at the shop the last Sunday each month. A get together to swap stories and tricks using the most beautiful baby wearing pieces. Have fun with a lovely group of people. Free & no registration required. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St. Info:504-596-6540.
TUESDAY, MAY 28Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 612:45 & 2:15. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by ap-pointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from foodcourt, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.
THURSDAY, MAY 30Green Natties Green Business Awards – 6-9pm. Second annual awards event honoring businesses working towards being as sustainable as possible in every aspect of their businesses. Open to the public. See News Briefs for details.
FRIDAY, MAY 31NIA Yin and Yang Celebration! - 6:30 - 7:30pm. NIA is joyful cardio workout that combines dance, martial arts and healing arts. Cost: $10. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. Contact: 985-801-9772 or [email protected] to register.
Note: All Calendar events must be received via email or online by May 10 for the June issue. $15/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. $25/Upcoming Events, $59 MarkYourCalendar. Qualified free community wide events are listed for free as space is available. Email [email protected] for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls please.
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sundayMorning Sadhana – 5am. Offered 7 days a week. All are welcome for this program of breathing, meditating and stretching lead by certified Kundalini yoga instructors. Great way to start every day. Free. Divine Yoga, 1223 Baronne St, NOLA. Contact: [email protected] Unity Powerpath Healing Circle & Meditation – 9-10am. Get out of physical and emotional pain, release stress, connect with your Divine Spirit. Create love and joy in your life through guided meditation. Free. Led by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA. Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Info: 504-339-0594.Kundalini Yoga – 9-10:30am. Daily class taught by Matthew McNamara. Clear the obstacles that limit life and awaken to fullest potential. Divine Yoga Center, 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: [email protected]. Yoga for All – 11:30am-12:30pm (daily except Sat) Kundalini with Kara. Renew and refresh your whole self for the rest of the day! By donation. Di-vine Yoga Center, 1228 O.C Haley Blvd. Contact: 847-814-8458.New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – Meetings held on Sundays and Wednesdays as listed in event calendar or contact for information or ap-pointment, at our 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner Location. Call 504-472-5635 for times.Do You Have Too Much Stuff? Free 20 min. con-sultations by professional organizer, Stasia Cymes. If you’re open to the process of change, you can reclaim your space & peace of mind. 3 hr sessions are available. Call 504-920-1800 for appt.
mondayMind-Body Skills Class – noon-1pm. Skills for mind/body awareness to calm, relax and learn meditation techniques. Cost: $10. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. Call Clarke McBee, LPC at 985-705-1398.
Guided Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Strengthen your overall health as you are guided through meditation. Great for beginners and those experienced. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Dr. Jess Tregle 504-352-6418.
NADA Acupuncture – 6-8pm. Ear acupuncture ev-ery Monday at Divine Yoga Center, 1223 Baronne St, NOLA. Free (donations accepted). Contact: [email protected].
Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. (also 7:15-8:15pm & 8:30-9:30pm) Becky Bazile, 500 RYT, Certified Yoga Teacher. 6-Week ongoing sessions. Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. $60/session or $12/walk-in. Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave. NOLA. Info/Reg: 504-782-4432 or [email protected]
Vinyasa Yoga Flow – 6:15-7:15pm. (also Wed same time) This yoga flow class is designed to open all the lines of the body, moving from simple to complex movements. Feel refreshed and renewed. Appropri-ate for all levels. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.
Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, com-munity, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, [email protected].
WeeHands Baby Sign Language –6:30-7:30pm. Babies can understand speech long before they can speak, yet can communicate with sign. Learn from a certified WeeHands instructor the American Sign Language signs, songs and and language develop-ment strategies. $100 for 4 session & course book. Must Reg. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Call 504-596-6540.
Hula Hoop Fitness – 6:30-7:30pm. (also Wed) Led by Lisa Guillot of Earth Girl Health. Classes at Pelican Park Recreational Center, 63350 Pelican Blvd, Mandeville. Sign up directly with Pelican Park 985-626-7997.
Northshore Chair Yoga Asana – 6:30-7:45pm. Perfect for those new to yoga, have slight injuries, or are intimidated by traditional Yoga Classes. $6. Reservations required. Pilates Bodies, 305 N Ver-mont, Covington. Contact: Brandy 985-502-7576.
Yoga Diva in Harahan – 7-8pm. (also Wed 5:15-6:15pm) Relax the body, focus the mind, deepen self-awareness w/ a systematic approach for flex-ibility, strength, concentration, breath & range of motion. All levels. Mats/props provided. $60/month ($15/class x 4). 5700 Citrus Blvd (in Curves), Call Karen before coming: 504-220-5325.
Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism – 7-8:15pm. Learn how to activate your greatest potential, increase your compassion and achieve absolute happiness. Free. SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 1331 Prytania St, NOLA. Info: 504-310-2011.
tuesdayCrescent City Farmers Market/Uptown – 9am-1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square.
Area Coffee/Newcomers Club – 10am-noon. Hosted by the Newcomers Club of New Orleans ladies social club on the third Tues of the month. Book club following coffee. Locations TBA For more info: 504-669-1020.
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Luncheon by Newcomers Club – 11:30-1:30pm. Hosted by the Newcomers Club of New Orleans ladies social club on the 4th Tues of the month. Locations TBA. For more info: 504-669-1020.
Art Therapy Group Series – 6:30-8:30 pm. Limits are Love: an Art Therapy Group on Creating Bal-ance in Relationships. Led by Raney-Mills Kiely, Registered Art Therapist/Licensed Professional Counselor. Pre-Registration Required. Location: Affordable Healing Arts at the New Orleans Healing Center. Info/Reg: [email protected] or text/call 504-345-9921.
Yoga for Acrobats – 7-8:30pm. With Aaron Lind at Divine Yoga Center, 1228 Oretha Castel Haley Blvd, NOLA. Contact: [email protected].
Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm. (also 8-9am Thurs) This is a peer led group that meets for prac-tice, study and discussion. No experience necessary. Location: 2134 Magazine St, 3d fl, NOLA. Info: call Larry at 504-343-8378.
wednesdayBetter Bottoms Merchandise Sales – 9am-3pm. Open to the public every Wed. Cloth Diapering Moms on site for questions and advice. Call to ar-range for other dates or times. 1500 Edwards Ave, Ste F, Harahan, 70123. 504-731-7500. TRX Workout – 10-10:50am. (also Mon 10am & Tues/Thurs 6pm) This fitness class incorporates the TRX, Pilates and other functional training to work the body as a whole. All core, all the time. Appropri-ate for all fitness levels. First class $10.. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.Wrap Away Wednesdays – 11am-3pm. Botani-cally-based body contouring treatment will safely detoxify, tighten, tone and firm the skin while mini-mizing the appearance of cellulite & skin slacken-ing. Dramatic results in 45 min. $25 special. Elite Skin Suite, located in Premier Fitness Gymnasium. Contact: 504-452-6964.Hanna Somatics Class – 2-3pm. Learn how to be more flexible and release pain and stiffness from muscles and joints. Wear loose clothing that al-lows for movement. EJGH Wellness Center, 3726 Houma Blvd. $10/nonmembers. Call Danny Burke 504-915-7200 for more info.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 3 Yoga Classes – 4:30-5:30pm Chair Yoga, 6-7pm Gentle Flow, 7:30-8:30pm Restorative Yoga with Becky Bazile, Certified Teacher. 6-Week ongo-ing sessions. Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. Chair yoga ($45/ses-sion for senior adults) other classes $60/session or $12/walk-in.Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Es-planade Ave. NOLA. Info/reg: 504-782-4432 or [email protected]. Wednesday at the Square – 5-8pm. 12-week concert series, March 6 to May 22, at Lafayette Square on St. Charles Ave in the CBD across from Gallier Hall. Rain or shine. Free admission. No outside food/drink. Also local artisan village on Camp Street.
Yoga Diva/ Harahan – 5:15-6:15pm. Relax the body, focus the mind, deepen self-awareness w/ a systematic approach for flexibility, strength, con-centration, breath & range of motion. All levels. Mats/props provided. $60/month ($15/class x 4). 5700 Citrus Blvd (in Curves), Call Karen before coming: 504-220-5325. Northshore Yoga – 5:30pm. Gentle, challeng-ing and relaxing classes focusing on breath and movement appropriate for beginners and seasoned students. Pleasant, stress-free environment with mats/props provided. 90 minutes @$10/class or 6 classes/$48. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St., Coving-ton. Info/ Mary Ann, 500RYT. 985-630-7242 or [email protected]/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, com-munity, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, [email protected] Hoop Fitness – 6:30-7:30pm. Led by Lisa Guillot of Earth Girl Health. Classes at Pelican Park Recreational Center, 63350 Pelican Blvd, Mandeville. Sign up directly with Pelican Park 985-626-7997.Northshore Restorative Yoga Asana – 6:30-7:45pm Yoga class designed to release the tensions of the day – calming cooling elongation relaxation. Leave refreshed, prepared for slumber. $6 Prefer reserva-tions. Pilates Bodies, 305 N Vermont, Covington. Contact: Brandy 985-502-7576Meditation & Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm. A Vi-passana (Insight) meditation group. All interested in learning to meditate are welcome. Donation based. Sponsored by Flowering Lotus Meditation and Re-treat Center. Offered at The N.O. Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave (corner St. Roch), 4th fl, Info: 504-905-4090 or [email protected].
thursdayNorthshore Power Burst Yoga – 12:15-1:00pm. Full-bodied Hatha Yoga with full motion. $6. Prefer reservations. Pilates Bodies, 305 N Vermont, Cov-ington. Contact: Brandy-985-502-7576Crescent City Farmers Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine. Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Begins May 23. Gentle Yoga with Sally Meredith, Certified Yoga Teacher. 6-Week ongoing sessions. Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. $60/session or $12/Walk-In. Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Es-planade Ave. NOLA. Info/Reg: 504-782-4432 or [email protected] Kundalini Yoga – 7-9pm. With Odile Nichole at Divine Yoga Center, 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. NOLA. Contact: [email protected]
fridayBodyFusion Yoga Class – 8:15-9:15am. Simple Hatha style yoga, with a slow easy flow. $10/class. Space limited. St. Philip’s Church, 3643 Aurora Drive, New Orleans. Register with Debbie at 504-495-1937 or [email protected]
Qigong with Suzanne – 8:30-9:45am. Gentle move-ment with breath, self-massage, and visualization to calm the mind, strengthen the body and bring awareness to blockages in chi. $40/month for 4 weekly classes. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. Contact Abita Healing Arts, Suzanne 985-892-9322 [email protected]
Aikido of New Orleans – 7-8:15pm. The martial art of power and movement. Free introductory class for adults. 2134 Magazine St, 3d fl, NOLA. Info: [email protected] or 504-561-0123.
saturdayVietnamese 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.
Northshore Warm Power Yoga – 8-9:30am. Focus, balance, awareness, and strength, $10. Prefer reser-vations. Pilates Bodies, 305 N Vermont, Covington. Contact: Brandy-985-502-7576
Crescent City Farmers Market/Downtown – 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. Featur-ing 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.
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Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. (also 10am-2pm Wed) 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.
Sitting Meditation Group –10-11am. Come practice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at [email protected] or call 504-644-7351.
Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Weekly market in the Ninth Ward offering fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, and plants from local farmers and fishermen. New location at 3819 St. Claude Ave. Info: 504-872-9214 or [email protected].
Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-4pm Sat & Sun (noon-7pm Tues thru Thurs). CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables. $25 boxes of selected seasonal produce available. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).
Gentle Yoga for Seniors and Adults – 11am-noon. Free and no registration required. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad, NOLA. For more info: [email protected]
Instore Tasting Series – 1-3-pm. Stop by for a World of Taste at Oil & Vinegar. Taste samples from salad dressing combinations to risotto to simple appetizers. Oil & Vinegar, Colonial Pinnacle Shopping Center, 6111 Pinnacle Pkwy, Covington (between Hobby Lobby & Kohl’s). Contact: [email protected] or call 985-809-1693.
Guided Meditation Group – 2:30-3:30pm. Free guided meditation sponsored by Art of Living. Fairgrinds Coffee House (upstairs), 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. Info: call Allen at 504-247-6692.
Dinner Harvest/Our Kids Village – 3-4pm. Third Saturday of month. Kids, ac-companied by a parent, receive “veggie money” to “pay” for what they gather in the garden. More info: 504-206-9290.
Do You Have Too Much Stuff? – Free 20 min. consultations by professional organizer, Stasia Cymes. If you’re open to the process of change, you can reclaim your space & peace of mind. 3 hr sessions are available. Call 504-920-1800 for appt.
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BREATH OF LIFE, LLCPatricia stout, lcswcert. integrative breathwork [email protected]
Breathwork journeys for women only--individually or in group setting. Invite Your group to a breathwork retreat at the Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation in beautiful Abita Springs. Release, renew, refresh. Breathe.
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CHI MACHINEJOFFRION MITTS, M. ED.alternative health consultant504-897-9670chimachineForYourhealth.com
Stress, poor circulation, headaches, back pain, insomnia, depression, stroke, asthma, weight loss? You name it! Oxygen heals! Free one week in- home trial! See ad onpage 24.
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER dr. 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 on page 16.
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FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESSerin kenning, msom, dipl.om, lac, la lic.# aca.200039, naet specialist9515 Jefferson hwy., river ridge504-715-2317nolaFamilywellness.com
Experience a Pain-free body, a Peaceful mind, and a Greater overall vitality. Take the first step to a life of ultimate wellness. Visit us on the web or call for more information. See ad on page 14.
KELLY KIVIKO, ACAla 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.
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JANICE E. POSEY, DVM315 lee ln., ste. 104, covington985-898-3623/504-466-9129
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 on page 36.
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ELITE SKIN SUITE 1909 airline dr. (inside Premier Fitness)metairie, la 70001504.452.6964eliteskinsuite.com
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AVIVA MASSAGE & WELL-BEINGlinda 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 on page 34.
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A unique tea boutique and spa offering a variety of whole leaf teas, herbs and tea accessories. Spa services include Massage Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Esthetics, Usui Reiki, Qi Gong and Yoga. Call for appt. See ad on page 26.
HOLISTIC LIFE APPROACH, LLCkaren boudreaux, lmt#5214, chhc 985-276-8119holisticlifeapproach.com
We offer a “Whole Person” Approach to Health, Wellness, Stress Reduction and Balance. Personalized massage modalities support you in Nurturing Yourself. We add result-oriented health and diet coaching, to help you reach your Goals! See ad page 11.
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UPPER CERVICAL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC128 w. harrison ave., new orleans 504-488-1800ucFamilychiropractic.com
Rebuild, repair and renew your body today! Family wellness consultant, Dr. Joshua Rilette, helps alleviate aches and pains through specific chiropractic care and offers weight loss plans, cold laser therapy, nutrition, body cleansing, detoxification and orthopedics. See ad on page 30.
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Andrea Scheele, LCSW, LMFT1303 Amelia Street
New Orleans, LA 70115(504) 899-2686
Relational Well-Being: in individuals and couples. Trauma Resolution (EMDR): loss, childhood neglect and abuse & other traumatic events. Alleviate Anxiety and Depression. Emotional Support for a Healthy Lifestyle: weight loss. See ad on page 21.
DAY SPA
THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA4030 canal st., new orleans504-482-nola (6652)nola.woodhousespas.com
From beginning to end, our dedicated spa teams ensure your journey enhances your well-being and enlivens your spirit. Over 70 massage, facial, body and nail treatment options. Special packages and group events also available. See ad page 14.
DENTIST
MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS1101 robert blvd., ste. a, slidell985-641-8058mikerobichauxdds.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 on page 28.
ENERgY PSYCHOlOgY
MARYLOU SMITHenergy Psychology & couples mediation [email protected]
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.
Marylou SmithAdvanced PSYCH-KTM Facilitator
Private Sessions
Uptown Holistic Center • 723 Hillary St, NOLA • 504.723.2899marylousmith.com • [email protected] • psych-k.com
A results oriented approach to growth & healing that is designed to restore balance & harmony to body, mind and emotions. Marylou also guides couples in conflict to peace through the gentle process of sacred mediation. See ad on page 25.
FITNESSBODYFUSION IN-HOME FITNESS504-495-1937bodyFusion.info
A woman’s time is short, health a priority. BodyFusion brings training -Cardio, Strength, Flexibility -conveniently to your home. BodyFusion works within Your crowded schedule. To reserve a free individual fitness analysis call Debbie today.
FlOWER ESSENCES
ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.australian bush Practitioner & [email protected] nolareiki.comPractitioner and teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Many custom blended essences available, including: Detox, Calm & Clear, Stress Relief, Confidence, Cognis, Woman, Travel Ease, Adolescence, Yoga. National LMT/CEU classes available. See ad on page 19.
HEAlTH COACH
EARTH GIRL HEALTHlisa guillot985-231-8006 earthgirlhealth.com
Together, we will discover the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. Making gradual, lifelong changes enables you to reach your current and future health goals.
Schedule a free one-hour health consultation. See ad on page 14.
HOLISTIC LIFE APPROACH, LLCkaren boudreaux, lmt#5214, chhc985-276-8119holisticlifeapproach.com
We offer a “Whole Person” Approach – customized to fit YOU, Your Lifestyle! One-on-One Support, Kitchen Raids, Grocery Field Trips. We support you in reaching YOUR Goals of Health, Wellness, and Balance. See ad on page 11.
HOlISTIC HEAlINg CENTERS
AFFORDABLE HEALING ARTS a community of healerslocated inside the nohc985-467-0900helpme@affordablehealingarts.comaffordablehealingarts.com
AHA! is a beautiful, comfortable space where practitioners and clients meet. Independent practitioners find affordable shared office space in a community environment. Clients find practitioners with their best interests in mind. See ad on page 29.
WOMEN’S CENTER FOR HEALING & TRANSFORMATION71667 leveson st,. abita springs985-892-8111womenscenterForhealing.org
Non-profit center with events, classes, support groups and on-site professional appointments for women, by women. Massage, health and fitness coaching, holistic and body-based
psychotherapy, spiritual consultations, and more. Large room rental for women’s workshops. See ad on page 30.
abita healing artsin the women’s center for healingsuzanne harper, lmt, mhealthed985-892-9322virginia davis, bsrn, lmt 985-400-8933
Massage Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Tai Chi Continuing Ed. for LMT’s Qigong classes & workshops Food for Longevity & Healing workshops Integrative Health Coaching Mind-Body Skills Groups Refer to Women’s Center
44 New Orleans NOLAHealthyLiving.com
INTEgRATIvE MEDICINE
IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., PH.D401 veterans blvd., ste. 203, metairie504-838-9804irenesebastianmd.com
Experience the difference that Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine can bring to your health. The safe alternative—Less need for prescription drugs—Stimulation of your innate healing force. See ad on page 17.
DR. kATHlEEN POSEY, M.D.377 hwy 21, ste. 101, madisonville985-845-4111kathleenPoseymd.com
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 32.
PMA MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WELLNESS CENTER OF LOUISIANAkenner and metairie locations504-441-5555Pmawellness.us
Multidisciplinary, Integrative approach to healthcare, including primary care, weight loss management, food intolerance testing, allergy testing, hormone balancing (in-house laboratory) and a vast array of aesthetic services. See ad page 18.
SLIDELL NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE dr. James Fambro 315 robert blvd., ste. a, slidell985-288-5162getwellslidell.com
Give your body what it needs to be Self-Healing. Our services include Functional Medicine Evaluation, Nutrition Assisted Addiction Recovery, Intravenous Vitamin/Mineral Therapies, Food and Environmental Testing/Treatment,
Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy. See ad on page 35.
lIFE COACHAPRIL STOLF MNLP, RYT504-982-9642 [email protected]
Life, Yoga, Fashion. A unique combination of services from an NLP Master Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, and Fashion Expert to support you in becoming your best Self. Overcome obstacles, regain enthusiasm, build confidence,
improve overall health, and discover your personal style. See ad on page 8.
HARMONIOUS YOU, llCholistic lifestyle coachneworleanshealing.com504-669-1020
Harmonious You promotes a new perspective in coaching, wellness and life transitions by focusing on the positive. Define your goals and get there quickly. Free consultations, new client discounts and gift certificates available! See ad on page 7.
MARTIAl ARTS
TAI CHI-QI GONGshifu 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 on page 19 and calendar for classes.
MASSAgE SCHOOlS
BLUE CLIFF COLLEGEclearview mall, metairie504-293-0972
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 calendar for information
about our $30-student massage clinic. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials! See ad onpage 10.
HOlISTIC/ENERgY HEAlINg
CENTER FOR ENLIGHTENED TRANSFORMATION cindy b. daigle504-931-6494north shore and new orleans [email protected]
Cindy utilizes powerful energetic healing methods to shift and balance the auric field, chakras and the cells of our body. Health, Joy, and Balance within, attracts the same externally. See ad on page 27.
dr. Jess treglemetaphysician504-352-6418reconnectinglife.com
Heal your body, mind & spirit! You will become more relaxed and peaceful and more happy, light, and uplifted! Release ALL forms of negativity from you such as stress, anger, anxiety/fear, sadness, and pain! Gain inner-peace and true freedom
POWER PATH ACADEMY OFSELF EMPOWERMENT ANDTRANSFORMATIONmike wittenbrink, mba504-339-0594PowerPath.org
Learn “The Greatest Secret to Self-Healing, Empowerment, and Creativity” in our on-going Tuesday night class. Take back your power, release your emotional pain, solve your problems, and create a happier
life. Open class: come once or every week. At Unity Temple. 3722 St. Charles, NOLA. For details, call or see web page.
STEP’S HOLISTIC INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICESl.e. “step” stepteaux, Jr., [email protected]
Connecting People With People and Information Around The World. I enjoy helping people to reach their goals, from around the country to around the world via the Telephone & the Internet.
HYPNOSIS
HYPNOTHERAPY SERVICESmethodist health system Foundationbonnie miller, director985-726-9333 ext 118
Hypnosis is an effective means of communicating with your mind to overcome blocks and achieve goals. Individual, group and corporate programs. Locations in Slidell, LA and Hattiesburg, MS. See ad on page 7.
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NATURAl BABY & CHIlD
BETTER BOTTOMSdiaper delivery 504-731-7500betterbottomsbaby.com
Better Bottoms is an affordable cloth diaper service that has serviced hundreds of New Orleans Metro area babies! Keep baby happy and healthy
while keeping diapers out of landfills! Check our website for diaper options and accessories. See ad on page 25.
ZUKABABY2122 magazine st., nola504-596-6540Zukababy.com
ZukaBaby specializes in cloth diapers, breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers, natural toys and locally made baby items. Hosting monthly community events: La Leche League, Babywearers Meetup, nutrition classes and Wee Hands baby sign language. See ad page 27.
NATURAl FOODS & SUPPlEMENTS
NATURE LOVERS HEALTH FOOD3014 cleary ave., metairie [email protected]
Since 1985. We are your independent health food store. Our goal is to provide the knowledge you need to take responsibility for your health. Our knowledgeable staff will
help you find answers. Vitamins, herbs, gluten-free products.See ad on page 24.
THE NUTRITION COMPANY4350 hwy 22, ste h, mandeville985-727-3482vitalityJuice.com
“Where Healthy Tastes Good.” Featuring organic juices, wheatgrass, all natural, sugar free smoothies, full service organic
coffee bar. Also freshly prepared organic salads, soups, chilis, free range burgers and grilled sandwiches, wraps, paninis, vegetarian & vegan specialities. Delicious Swerve baked goods! Dine-in/take-out. Catering available. Open Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, closed Sun. See ad on page 8.
NUTRIVERUS POWDER Jeanie leclere504-888-4464/504-319-3665
Nourish your body with all natural, food-sourced vitamins, minerals, glyconutrients and antioxidants. Simply mix with food or beverage without affect
taste. Enjoy the benefits of energy boosting with immune system-supporting nutrition
OIL & VINEGAR6111 Pinnacle Pkwy., covington985-809- 1693louisiana.oilandvinegarusa.com
An interactive gourmet specialty shop packed with international food and cooking products in alluring, Mediterranean-style surroundings. See, Smell and
Taste the many flavors while enjoying an un-matched shopping experience with an international flair. See ad on page 15.
NATURAl PHARMACY
CASSO’S WEllNESS STORE & gYM3308 cleary ave., metairie504-888-3077thewellnessstore.com
Pharmaceutical quality nutritional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations. Counseling on pharmaceuticals and
nutraceuticals by a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on page 47.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
DR. CATHERINE WIlBERT, NDPhone: 985-727-3482catherinewilbert.com
Nationally recognized weight loss & wellness expert, author of the book, Mending Your Metabolism. Stop treating symptoms and start getting well! Diabetes, blood sugar control, weight management, women’s health, detox, performance nutrition
and more. Ask about out 12-week “Set on Success” Weight Loss to Wellness Program. End dieting forever!
NUTRITIONIST
DANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN5002 Prytania st., new [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 on page 8.
PERSONAl CARE PRODUCTS
CAkE FACE SOAPINgkelsey Foreman cakeFacesoaping.com
All natural, vegan soaps, skin care, and other thoughtful gifts made by hand and packaged in cute and
quirky designed packaging, printed on tree-less paper. Born and bred in Louisiana, based in New Orleans. See ad on page 25.
PERSONAl gROWTHENNEAgRAM INSIgHTSann galloway, cert. enneagram teacher 985-773-2307enneagraminsights.com
The Enneagram is a personality typology combining psychology and spirituality. The purpose of the Enneagram is to help us become more present, awake, and connected. Workshops/Groups/Individual Coaching.
Northshore/Southshore. See website!
POOl SERvICE
ECO POOL SERVICE504-451-0586ecoPoolservice.com
Your source for no salt, no chlorine pools. We offer monthly pool service, pool remodels, leak detection, pool resurfacing with 20 year warranty, eco pool filters, design & consultation for new pools. NSPF certified pool operators. See ad on page 10.
46 New Orleans NOLAHealthyLiving.com
YOgA
DIVINE YOGA1223 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 on page 27 and calendar for events/classes.
TRANSFORM NOLAmia oramous, owner8422 oak st., new orleans985-640-2648transformnola.com
Yoga, Pilates, Nia and TRX workout classes offered all week; private sessions also available. 200-hr yoga teacher training starts
February 2013. Class schedule, descriptions and more on website! See ad page 24.
WILD LOTUS YOGA4842 Perrier st., new orleans504-899-0047wildlotusYoga.com
Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” ten 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 on page 15 and calendar for events/classes.
YOgA TEACHER TRAININg
YOGA SCHOOL, L.L.C.603 s. tyler st., covington985-893-8834Yogaschoolcovingtonla.com
Offering Yoga Alliance registered teacher training with certification at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels. Also a state licensed Yoga Therapy training program. Visit website for more information. See ad on page 21.
YOgA THERAPY
AMY ARCHINAL, 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 adpage 25.
RETREAT CENTER
DOLORES WATSON621 opelousas ave., new orleans504-905-4090 [email protected]
Elegant, donation based retreat center in quaint, quiet Magnolia, MS just 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Jackson. Ongoing retreats in meditation and yoga. Ongoing meditation group in New Orleans. Vegetarian. Available
for rental. Capacity for 40 people. See ad on page 31 and ongoing calendar.
SOlAR
GREEN GRANTS504-255-9860greengrants.com
Your one-stop shop for energy efficiency and renewable energy. No Out-Of-Pocket Cost solar equipment leasing program. Free energy efficiency education, free
home assessments by our highly trained staff. Energy efficiency measures for you home. We coordinate it all, making it easy for you to save money on energy bills.
SOUTH COAST SOLAR 2605 ridgelake dr., metairie504-529-sun9southcoastsolar.com
Since 2007, South Coast Solar has helped more than 500 clients start saving
money with solar energy using best-in-class products and installation practices. 100% locally owned and operated. See ad page 5.
THERMOgRAPHY
THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR dr. karin nielsen, nd, cct1528 delplaza dr., ste bbaton rouge, la 70815225-229-6107 wellnesscentrebr.com
Offering full body Thermography, detects abnormalities in the earliest stages, to find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed. Consultations/ follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 15.
WEllNESS CENTER
JOURNEY INTO WELLNESS 3939 houma blvd., bld. 3, ste. 15 doctors row, metairie504-909-3723Journeyintowellness.net A place of learning and complementary therapies and modalities are all available in our newly renovated medical complex. Treatment rooms and class space for practitioners are available to rent. Contact Tianne Lastra, Director. See ad on page 14.
GREEN GRANTS
PROFESSIONAl ORgANIzER
ClEAR THE ClUTTERstasia [email protected]
Guiding you through the process of decluttering, downsizing & getting your home organized. This Grade A business on Angie’s List offers 3 hour sessions & free consultations.
Removal of recycling & donations included! See ad on page 23.
REIkI
ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.reiki master teacher & [email protected] 22 years experience in Reiki – Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Reiki can be a personal tool for healing and growth, a way to give energy to family and friends, or a gentle complementary therapy in holistic medicine. See ad on page 19 and calendar for classes.
FIVE DIRECTIONS WELLNESSgeryll robinson-dr. g. love, dn naprapath,reiki master, shamanic Practitionernew orleans917-881-8507Fivedirectionswellness.com
Enter our r/Evolutionary healing space and connect to your birthright as a Universal Energetic Be-ing! We offer Usui Reiki Attunements, Community Supported Continuing Education, Spiritual/Emotional Healing, Spinal Alignment, Food/
Lifestyle Counseling, and Cross-cultural Shamanic Apprenticeships.
TIANNE D. LASTRAusui, karuna & rainbow reiki master3939 houma blvd., bld. 3, ste. 15 metairie 504-909-3723amazingreiki.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 on page 26.
PHOTON GENIUS
NOW AVAILABLE AT CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM
Buy a Package of 4 & Get 1 Free (20% Discount)
SPECIAL
This information is for informational and educational purposes onlyand is not intended to replace or substitute the advice and/or services of a physician or other health care professional. It is not our intention to prescribe or make specific health claims for any of our technologies or products. Any attempt to diagnose and treat illness should come under the direction and supervision of your health care practitioner.
• Massage with Elise Peytral (LA # 1306)• Hypnosis with Charles “Chaille” DeLerno• Reiki with Reiki Master Marlene Chaplin• Body Building & Defining Products• % Body Fat Analysis• Alkaline Enhanced “Wellness” Water• BioMat – Infrared Technology• Scientific Hand Analysis
“No Medicine Cabinet Should Be Without It”
Like Us!
Casso’s Cream Anti-Bacterial • Anti-Fungal
• Anti-Inflammatory
Jerry Michael Casso, P.D., C.N. Nutritional & Pharmaceutical Consultant3308 Cleary Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-888-3077 • Fax: 504-888-0782www.thewellnessstore.com
Casso’s Cream is a multi-specialty topical cream containing a proprietary compound of prescription pharmaceutical and OTC ingredients each of which has a specific targeted action.
• Alleviate pain • Detoxify the body • Strengthen cardiovascular system • Devitalize and clear pathogens, fungus, mold, bacteria, germs, etc. • Regenerate tissue & bone • Improve symptoms of most diseases • Reflow nerve pathways • Empower body’s immune system • Promote weight loss (30 minute session burns over 700 calories) Sessions available: 15 min/$27 • 20 min/$36 • 25 min/$45 Call for an appointment 504-888-3077. Learn more at www.edskilling.com.
Store & G y m
Casso
’s Wellness
Hello My Friends,Summer is around the corner and many of us are thinking about how to slim down and look our best in summer clothes. Whatever your goal, we have some new products and programs to help you get there, beginning with our new product line from “It Works” – all natural body and facial wraps. Check out cassoswellness.myitworks.com.The Ultimate Body Applicator is a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful botanically-based formula that delivers maximum tightening, toning, and firming results where applied to the skin on areas such as the abdomen, back, sides, legs, arms, or buttocks.
The Facial Applicator uses a cream-infused cloth wrap to deliver intensive revitalizing benefits to the face that
dramatically rejuvenates the skin, thus producing a lifting effect that minimizes the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles. Skin looks and feels softer, smoother, and revitalized
with a healthy glow. It continuously hydrates for fresher, more luminous
skin and a younger-looking you. Taking it a step further, we are offering a combo using the Photon Genius and then the body wrap that’s really getting some great results for those looking ahead to putting on that swim suit. Check
out cassoswellness.myitworks.com to get more information on this
process. Call and ask about the sister-in-law deal!
We’ve also teamed up with Glory’s Place to help women and men firm up
their bodies with an exercise and nutrition program called Memorial Day Madness that
involves monitoring of body composition the entire time. Body composition consists of fat mass, muscle mass,
water weight and percent body fat. Knowing this helps us to plan a program that results in fat loss while sparing valuable body muscle.This month I would like to share this from scripture:Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear: I am with you; Do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.Love Y’All, Mike Casso
• Wound Care• Diaper Rash• Sore Nipples of
Breast Feeding Mothers
• Sunburns & Scalds
• Dermatitis • Rashes due to
Drug Reactions
• Relief of Itching due to Eczema
• Jock Itch• Athlete’s Foot• Heat Rashes
www.cassoscream.com
47natural awakenings May 2013
PHOTON GENIUS
NOW AVAILABLE AT CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM
Buy a Package of 4 & Get 1 Free (20% Discount)
SPECIAL
This information is for informational and educational purposes onlyand is not intended to replace or substitute the advice and/or services of a physician or other health care professional. It is not our intention to prescribe or make specific health claims for any of our technologies or products. Any attempt to diagnose and treat illness should come under the direction and supervision of your health care practitioner.
• Massage with Elise Peytral (LA # 1306)• Hypnosis with Charles “Chaille” DeLerno• Reiki with Reiki Master Marlene Chaplin• Body Building & Defining Products• % Body Fat Analysis• Alkaline Enhanced “Wellness” Water• BioMat – Infrared Technology• Scientific Hand Analysis
“No Medicine Cabinet Should Be Without It”
Like Us!
Casso’s Cream Anti-Bacterial • Anti-Fungal
• Anti-Inflammatory
Jerry Michael Casso, P.D., C.N. Nutritional & Pharmaceutical Consultant3308 Cleary Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-888-3077 • Fax: 504-888-0782www.thewellnessstore.com
Casso’s Cream is a multi-specialty topical cream containing a proprietary compound of prescription pharmaceutical and OTC ingredients each of which has a specific targeted action.
• Alleviate pain • Detoxify the body • Strengthen cardiovascular system • Devitalize and clear pathogens, fungus, mold, bacteria, germs, etc. • Regenerate tissue & bone • Improve symptoms of most diseases • Reflow nerve pathways • Empower body’s immune system • Promote weight loss (30 minute session burns over 700 calories) Sessions available: 15 min/$27 • 20 min/$36 • 25 min/$45 Call for an appointment 504-888-3077. Learn more at www.edskilling.com.
Store & G y m
Casso
’s Wellness
Hello My Friends,Summer is around the corner and many of us are thinking about how to slim down and look our best in summer clothes. Whatever your goal, we have some new products and programs to help you get there, beginning with our new product line from “It Works” – all natural body and facial wraps. Check out cassoswellness.myitworks.com.The Ultimate Body Applicator is a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful botanically-based formula that delivers maximum tightening, toning, and firming results where applied to the skin on areas such as the abdomen, back, sides, legs, arms, or buttocks.
The Facial Applicator uses a cream-infused cloth wrap to deliver intensive revitalizing benefits to the face that
dramatically rejuvenates the skin, thus producing a lifting effect that minimizes the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles. Skin looks and feels softer, smoother, and revitalized
with a healthy glow. It continuously hydrates for fresher, more luminous
skin and a younger-looking you. Taking it a step further, we are offering a combo using the Photon Genius and then the body wrap that’s really getting some great results for those looking ahead to putting on that swim suit. Check
out cassoswellness.myitworks.com to get more information on this
process. Call and ask about the sister-in-law deal!
We’ve also teamed up with Glory’s Place to help women and men firm up
their bodies with an exercise and nutrition program called Memorial Day Madness that
involves monitoring of body composition the entire time. Body composition consists of fat mass, muscle mass,
water weight and percent body fat. Knowing this helps us to plan a program that results in fat loss while sparing valuable body muscle.This month I would like to share this from scripture:Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear: I am with you; Do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.Love Y’All, Mike Casso
• Wound Care• Diaper Rash• Sore Nipples of
Breast Feeding Mothers
• Sunburns & Scalds
• Dermatitis • Rashes due to
Drug Reactions
• Relief of Itching due to Eczema
• Jock Itch• Athlete’s Foot• Heat Rashes
www.cassoscream.com
48 New Orleans NOLAHealthyLiving.com
Friday May 17 to Sunday May 19
www.thebayouboogaloo.com
2013
ART
FOOD
MUSIC
FUN!
Featuring music by: Rebirth Brass Band, Bonerama, Hot 8 Brass Band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Debauche, Ironing Board Sam, Zion Harmonizers, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Bas Clas, Pine Leaf Boys, Partners N Crime w/Big Easy Bounce Band, Schatzy, Cha Wa, Brass-a-Holics, Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, The Honorable South, Fleur de Tease, Kat Walker, Andrew Duhon, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Cha’s, Alexey Marti Sextet, Coyotes, The Goodnight Show with John Calhoun & more!
At Bayou St. John
