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Contents
Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.
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POWER SWITCH
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OCEAN ROBBINS ON
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THE ART OF HEALING
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INTO THE WOODS
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Taking a Home Off the Grid
Personal and Planetary Health
Creative Therapy Aids Recovery
Hiking for Health and Happiness
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WHY YOU AREN’T WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE
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LOVING NATURE
Outdoor Adventures for Kids
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Bringing Bliss to Every Room
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BRINGING UP KITTY
Get Off on the Right Paw
DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 10 health briefs 12 global briefs 14 action alert 14 eco tip 15 event spotlight 18 wise words
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n recent months, publications including The Guardian and National Geographic have reported on the research of Newcastle University’s Alan Jamieson, whose team found plastic in the guts of marine animals living in the Mariana Trench, a 1,500-milelong, crescent-shaped trench in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean that extends nearly 36,000 feet deep. Microplastics have been discovered in the deepest parts of oceans from locations as geographically far apart as
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Japan, Peru and New Zealand. This tragic destruction of our waterways and marine ecosystem seems senseless when we consider that less than 100 years ago, people functioned well in their daily lives without single-use plastic items, such as straws, food wraps and bags. The convenience and ubiquity of disposable items is normalized by a bombardment of marketing messages reinforcing our use of them. However, adopting some of the ways of our grandparents and great-grandparents, such as reusing items and conserving resources, can contribute toward habits that are better not only for the planet, but also for our health. Choosing to bring our own reusable cloth shopping bags for each shopping visit, instead of accepting disposable paper or plastic ones, is a fairly simple habit to form. Replacing disposable plastic food storage bags and containers with repurposed glass jam or pickle jars saves not only resources, but also money, and we can bring them along when dining out to package our take-home leftovers. Stainless steel, bamboo or silicone reusable straws can easily replace single-use plastic straws, and travel sets of cutlery are an eco-friendly alternative to single-use disposable ones. Most coffee shops and convenience stores now offer discounts to those who bring refillable travel mugs. Avoiding singleserving condiment packets is another goal we can set. Outdoors, let’s not forget the importance of supporting healthy pollinator habitats. We can incorporate milkweed to help hungry caterpillars in the process of becoming butterflies. Filling our yards with more low-maintenance, native flowering plants— many previously dismissed as unsightly weeds—and eliminating unsafe herbicides and pesticides will keep our bees happily pollinating. The experts at our local, ecologically minded and organic landscape companies can advise on native plantings to suit any environment and on the use of safe, chemical-free gardening strategies. As the use of plastics, toxins and chemicals grows all around us, our time to act is now. Every action we take affects future generations—let’s make a difference for the better. Honoring Mother Earth, Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher
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We humans have become dependent on plastic for a range of uses, from packaging to products. Reducing our use of plastic bags is an easy place to start getting our addiction under control. ~David Suzuki
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Vendor Opportunities Available for VegOut Health Fest
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adio Station FM 102.1 will present the second annual VegOut Health Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 11, at the Miller High Life Theater Rotunda, in downtown Milwaukee. The event brings together over 30 merchants and vendors offering vegetarian and vegan foods; craft beer, wine and cocktails; locally produced art and gifts; health and holistic wellness experts; and games and activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample vegetarian and vegan food from local restaurants and enjoy a locally made beverage while learning about the latest wellness modalities available throughout the Milwaukee area. FM 102.1 will broadcast live, with prizes and contests every hour. Vendor opportunities are still available. For more information about participating in VegOut Health Fest, contact Todd Hall at 414-777-1021 or email Todd.Hall@Milwaukee Radio.com. Cost: $5 for adults; kids ages 12 and under free. Location: 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. For more information, visit FM1021Milwaukee.com. See ad, page 5.
Deepak Chopra to Appear at the Pabst Theater
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oin New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra as he addresses topics like how to control one’s own reality and manifest dreams at the highest level, all while providing practical ways to experience transformation and healing. The event takes place at 8 p.m., April 17, at The Pabst Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m. Chopra is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation and is board-certified in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Association of Clinical EndocriDeepak Chopra nologists and a clinical professor in medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Chopra is the author of more than 25 books including Super Genes, co-authored with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, which focuses on the new genetics and is revolutionizing how we understand health.
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One Day Is Not Enough—Celebrate Milwaukee Earth Month
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rom 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27, Milwaukee Riverkeeper will proudly host their 24th annual Spring River Cleanup with nearly 4,000 volunteers joining together across the Milwaukee River Basin to get outdoors, pick up trash and help to achieve swimmable, fishable rivers. Afterward, the clean up volunteers and the community are welcome at the free 8th Annual Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration from noon to 2 p.m. at Estabrook Park, Picnic Area 8. The celebration will provide eco-education from local environmental nonprofits and organizations. Local bands Chicken Wire Empire and Lex Allen will give live concerts on a pedalpowered stage provided by The Velo Femmes, Black Girls Do Bike and Cadence Cycling Milwaukee. Local food vendors will sell tasty sustainable fare. To have a maximum impact of landfill diversion, the event incorporates zero waste production including waste reclamation stations and food served on compostable serving ware. Natural Awakenings Milwaukee, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, Anthologie Inc., Riverwater Partners, Good City Brewing, Jacobs, the City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, 88Nine RadioMilwaukee, WUWM 89.7 FM, Shepherd Express and Milwaukee County Parks are sponsors of the event. For more information, email Info@RockTheGreen.com or visit RockTheGreen.com/earth-day. To volunteer for the Milwaukee Riverkeeper cleanup, register at MilwaukeeRiverKeeper.org/restore/ spring-cleanup. See ad, page 39.
Local Author Captures Wisconsin’s Artisan Cheesemaking Legacy
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isconsin Cheese Cookbook: Creamy, Cheesy, Sweet, and Savory Recipes from the State’s Best Creameries is the latest book by Milwaukee-based food and travel writer Kristine Hansen. Hansen traveled extensively throughout the state interviewing cheesemakers and learning about how they continue traditions going back several generations. The book contains the cheesemakers’ stories, as well as page after page of recipes highlighting the fine, local craft cheeses produced throughout Wisconsin. For more information and the link to purchase Wisconsin Cheese Cookbook: Creamy, Cheesy, Sweet, and Savory Recipes from the State’s Best Creameries, visit KristineAHansen.com. 8
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hroughout the month of April, the Urban Ecology Center will promote sustainability initiatives through Milwaukee Earth Month. UrbanEcologyCenter.org will share weekly easy tips from one of the 6 R’s: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle. The website also has information about membership benefits, volunteer opportunities, its three local branches, and the current programs and events. The Urban Ecology Center dates back to 1991, beginning as a volunteer effort to clean up Riverside Park and teach neighborhood children about nature and science, and has since grown to permanent locations in Riverside Park, Washington Park and the Menomonee Valley, near Three Bridges Park. For more information visit UrbanEcologyCenter.org.
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ational Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin (NFBW), a nonprofit serving blind and low-vision people across the state, has received a grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to create opportunities for individuals to participate in the National Fitness Challenge, an initiative founded by the United States Association of Blind Athletes and the parent Foundation of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. NFBW will use the grant funding to offer adaptive yoga classes, walking groups, running clinics and other sports and fitness activities that can help people who are blind or lowvision to maximize healthy lifestyles. These activities will be offered over the course of eight months to help hundreds of youth and adults to increase physical fitness levels and live healthier lives. More than half of those that are blind or low-vision in the United States do not participate in a physical fitness routine, mostly due to barriers to accessible fitness or misconceptions about their abilities. The National Fitness Challenge aims to increase access to fitness and health for blind and lowvision people. For more information on NFBW, visit NFB.org/wisconsinstate-convention.
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The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.
By mixing food additives with human gut microbes in petri dishes, scientists at the Czech Republic’s Institute of Microbiology found that gut microbes with antiinflammatory properties were highly susceptible to being harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant. “We speculate that permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system,” wrote the authors.
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Household Cleaning Products Affect Babies’ Guts and Weight
Gut Susceptible to Food Additives
Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure Non-smokers that live in areas that have banned smoking in public spaces such as restaurants, bars and workplaces have lower systolic blood pressure. In a Northwestern University study reported by the American Heart Association, blood pressure readings of 5,115 adults ages 18 to 30 in Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis and Oakland were taken over a 30-year period and correlated with changes in local laws that banned public smoking. A meaningful decrease in systolic blood pressure readings was found in non-smokers when no-smoking laws were enacted, indicating a reduction in heart disease risk.
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Sperm counts have plunged by half in the last 40 years among American and European men, according to a recent review of scientific studies. In a new doubleblind study of 56 infertile men, researchers at Iran’s Qazvin University of Medical Sciences found that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, can boost sperm counts. Each day for 10 weeks, half of the men took 80 milligrams of curcumin nanomicelle, in which curcumin is better absorbed; the other 28 were given a placebo. The researchers found that the curcumin significantly boosted sperm count and motility. 10
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease Drinking lots of sugar-sweetened sodas and juices significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, reports a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Using health questionnaires for 3,003 African-American adults in Jackson, Mississippi, covering a 13-year period, the researchers found that the top third of subjects, those consuming the most sugar-sweetened drinks, were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease than those in the bottom third.
Probiotics Ease Bipolar Disorder Research on 66 patients with bipolar disorder found that patients receiving probiotic supplements were three times less likely to be rehospitalized than those given a placebo. The study from the Sheppard Pratt Health System, in Baltimore, gave half of discharged patients a placebo and the other half a capsule containing two probiotics, Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). Within 26 weeks, 24 of the 33 people that received the placebo returned to the hospital, but only eight of the 33 on probiotics were readmitted. The probiotic treatment was especially effective for those experiencing considerable inflammation, say researchers.
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Stress May Be Worse in the Evening Acute, late-day stress may be harder on our bodies, say researchers at Japan’s Hokkaido University. They measured the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in 27 young, healthy volunteers, and then put them through 15 minutes of stressful events that included making a speech and doing mental math. Half of the volunteers were tested two hours after awakening, the other group 10 hours after awakening. The subjects’ levels of cortisol, which helps provide the body with energy in the face of a perceived need for fight or flight, rose strongly in the morning, but not in the evening, suggesting that the human body is more equipped to deal with stress early in the day and becomes more vulnerable later.
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Worldwide Worry
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Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.
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Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics
Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressed concern over a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that opens the door to widespread use of the antibiotics streptomycin and oxytetracycline to spray commercial citrus crops. The antibiotics, which are often used on people, can kill insects that transmit a bacterium that causes citrus greening, which renders fruit small and bitter. But the EPA ultimately ruled that the economic benefits outweigh concerns about antibiotic resistance and potential harm to the environment, people and wildlife. The USDA says the amount of antibiotic exposure to people who eat fruit or juices still will be far less than what people are exposed to when prescribed antibiotics by their doctor. The antibiotics will have to be sprayed repeatedly over years just to keep the trees alive and producing fruit until they succumb to citrus greening. Public interest groups are protesting the action.
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Muddled Message
Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF). For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.
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Environmental Risks Register as Top Threat
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Endangered Species on the Rebound
The Endangered Species Act seems to be working, with more than 75 percent of marine mammals and sea turtles protected by the act recovering, according to a new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Center for Biological Diversity published in the academic journal PLOS ONE. North Atlantic green sea turtle nests on Florida beaches have increased by more than 2,000 percent and Hawaiian humpback whales more than 1,100 percent between 1979 and 2005.
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Nuclear Waste Disposal Remains Elusive
A new report issued by environmental watchdog Greenpeace details the growing global dangers of accumulating nuclear waste that will remain hazardous for hundreds of centuries. Several of the designated storage facilities in the seven countries surveyed are nearly filled to capacity now. Unresolved safety issues across the industry include fire risk, venting of radioactive gases, environmental contamination, failure of containers, terrorist attacks and escalating costs. More than 65 years after the start of the civil use of nuclear power, 250,000 tons of highly radioactive spent fuel exists in 14 countries, and underground storage, seemingly the most viable option, has encountered major obstacles.
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Non-Toxic Ways to Lower Risks
Support Citizen Action Against Plastics Every minute, the equivalent of an entire garbage truck of plastic gets dumped into our oceans, reports the World Economic Forum. Many of the materials are disposable, single-use plastic products like straws, bags and Styrofoam containers, which some cities and towns have banned. This type of citizen action is increasingly blocked by the Plastic Industry Association (PIA), which has spent big money to successfully ban plastic bag ordinances in 10 states where 70 million Americans live. This means local communities are prohibited from taking effective action that could reduce the plastics that litter our streets and pollute our waterways. The Sierra Club is calling on nine major corporations that are members of the PIA to withdraw from it with an online petition. So far, two have indicated they will not be renewing their memberships this year: Clorox (which owns companies like Burt’s Bees, Brita and Glad) and the Ascena Retail Group (which includes Ann Taylor and Loft). To participate, sign the online petition at Tinyurl.com/PlasticPollutionPetition. Other action steps, including tweeting and involving friends, are also detailed. 14
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Chemicals used in dry cleaning clothes have long been linked to health concerns for both people and the environment. Perchloroethylene (“perc” for short) is most commonly used in this process. Federal regulatory agencies have documented myriad negative effects from exposure to the petroleum-based solvent. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration links it to dizziness, blurred vision, loss of coordination and other nervous system effects, including memory loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calls perc a likely human carcinogen “by all routes of exposure.” The EPA also warns that the chemical can leak into the ground, contaminating water supplies, and react in the air to form smog, which has been associated with respiratory effects. Earthtalk.org suggests there are safer alternatives through products and processes used by independent “green” dry cleaners nationwide. These include a biodegradable liquid silicone—essentially liquefied sand—which doesn’t chemically react with fabric fibers. It’s safe to use on delicate garments like beads, lace, silk and cashmere, and won’t cause
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shrinkage. GreenEarthCleaning.com includes a store locator function. Another good option is wet cleaning, whereby fabric is laundered in a computer-controlled washer and dryer that uses water—along with specialized soaps and conditioners instead of solvents—and spins its contents much more slowly than a typical home washing machine. Because wet cleaning is free of hazardous volatile organic compounds like those in perc, it eliminates health and safety risks, as well as environmental hazards associated with traditional dry cleaning, according to GreenAmerica.org. As an added benefit, the equipment and operating costs are lower. While the biggest disadvantage to wet cleaning is that it produces waste water, it’s still a highly energy-efficient method. Another method is liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) cleaning, in which some commercial cleaners use the pressurized gas in combination with other gentle cleaning agents to dissolve and remove dirt, fats and oils in clothing instead of using perc; or consider simply handwashing delicate clothes and fabrics in a mild, non-toxic detergent, and then hanging them outside to dry.
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Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Expo Brings all Modalities Under One Roof
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eeking out natural health practitioners, organic home products and other holistic tools can be time consuming and even overwhelming. To make it easier for the public to connect with alternative health practitioners, Dr. Joanne Flanagan founded the North Shore Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Expo in 2015. The expo is held every April and October, and takes place this spring from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 28, at the Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee. “The expo gathers like-minded providers of alternative health care all in one place,” Flanagan says. “When a person walks through the door, they can spend the whole day learning and trying products, rather than going to separate businesses all over town. It’s a great way to introduce people to new ideas and technologies.” As a teacher, author and lecturer on natural health topics such as increasing energy and reducing stress, Flanagan met and forged connections with a vast array of holistic wellness experts and entrepreneurs, many of whom were enthusiastic about participating in the expo either as an exhibitor or presenter. The name Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Expo exemplifies the diverse offerings of products and services in the physical, mental and spiritual areas. Flanagan expects over 70 exhibitors this year, including naturopathic doctors, massage therapists, fitness experts, chiropractors, life coaches, regenerative medicine experts, acupuncturists, artists, astrologers, and psychics; as well as those
specializing in gemstones and crystals, bath and body care items, and more. Flanagan notes there’s something for everyone, and although there might be several practitioners offering the same modality, each brings their own styles and techniques to their practices. “The participating chiropractors will do free evaluations, but each one does something a little different,” she emphasizes. “People can also get free chair massages, try foot reflexology, get a sample reiki session, experience a Biomat, or have an aura photograph taken.” Some wellness expos shun metaphysical arts practitioners like psychics and astrologers, but Flanagan welcomes them to have a presence at the expo, since she believes that those mediums can play crucial roles in achieving whole-person wellness. She vets all vendors to make sure that they are credible. Flanagan has many repeat exhibitors at the expo, and some will be new, such as a holistic hospice business, an integrative eye care specialist, a Biomat practitioner and a home improvement contractor specializing in helping homeowners achieve healthy, allergen-free homes. Also new are several vendors offering education and products related to cannabidiol (CBD), the nonhallucinogenic derivative from the hemp plant that has been highly touted for relief of pain, anxiety and other issues. Flanagan will be one of several experts offering free lectures during the expo. She will discuss how to protect oneself from electromagnetic radiation exposure. Other speakers include Dr. Evan
Top right, expo founder Dr. Joanne Flanagan Norum of Advantage Chiropractic, who will talk about how chiropractic can heal the body-brain connection; Deborah Lighthart, who will offer energy healing techniques with an Ocean Drum; and author Susan Lukas, who will read a chapter from her latest book Abiding Flame and discuss love and relationships. The Four Points Sheraton hotel will have healthy vegetarian food available for purchase. Flanagan is also excited to welcome radio station 102.1 FM to the expo. Sponsors include Equilibrex Energy Balancing Pendant, Natural Awakenings Milwaukee magazine, Nature’s Pathways magazine and SuperBodies, Inc. The Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Expo drew 600 attendees at the October event. Flanagan observes that recently more medical doctors that want to learn about holistic modalities have been attending because they’re starting to get questions from patients interested in integrative and natural alternatives to traditional medicine. “We want to empower everyone through education and alternative health awareness,” Flanagan concludes. Cost: $7; kids under 12 free. Location: 8900 N. Kildeer Ct., Brown Deer. For more information, call 414-349-4932 or visit Wellness BodyMindSpirit.com. See ad, page 2. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. April 2019
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It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally.
Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid by Jim Motavalli
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esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36-foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy. Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator. They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com. Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood. 16
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Preliminary Considerations Power source: Choose from among
solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal ($20,000 to $25,000).
Ample resources: Find out if there’s
steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings.
Electricity needed: Get a quick average
by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal folks can make do with less. The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage. Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Ad-
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vantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed. Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.
Solar: Plunging Costs Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022. Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago. “It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity. Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.
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Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast. Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.
Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov. The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more. However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year. Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections
Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S. have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts). With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange. Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.
Geothermal: Available Anywhere
Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates. Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system. Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool
a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system. While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average offthe-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.” The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.
Special Considerations
Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits. Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation. There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others. Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.
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roperties with moving water have a fourth sustainable power source available to them: hydroelectric. If opting to harness the energy in a nearby flowing stream or river, 10-kilowatt microhydropower systems can power even large homes. They combine piping from the water source to a turbine, pump or waterwheel with an alternator or generator, regulator and wiring. According to Home Power magazine, a fully installed hydro system for the average use of a modern household might cost $20,000 to $100,000. April 2019
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In many situations in life, we have to compromise—but when it comes to food, the
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choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet. Eating a plant-based diet, organically grown when possible, is not only linked to the best statistical outcomes for long-term health and well-being, it also helps ensure healthy topsoil, water and a stable climate for future generations.
In what ways have you seen members of the Food Revolution Network transform their communities?
We hear incredible stories from members all over the world who are seeing radical changes in their health—reversing heart disease, losing weight, gaining energy and mental clarity. And we also hear inspiring stories of people turning food deserts into wonderful oases of healthy living; for example, Ron Finley, in South Central Los Angeles, who is known for saying that drive-throughs kill more people than driveby shootings in his neighborhood. He planted vegetables for the community in the curbside dirt strip in front of his home—and got cited by the city for it. He ended up getting the laws changed, and has since started The Ron Finley Project to create an urban community food hub where the community can come together to plant, learn and nourish themselves.
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In many situations in life, we have to compromise—but when it comes to food, the choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet. ~Ocean Robbins
What are some ways busy people can connect with like-minded individuals to support healthy lifestyle and diet changes?
Start by finding out if you have loved ones who do share your food values, and nurture those relationships. Lean into those healthy relationships; you might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying to achieve similar goals. You can also ask friends and family to be a food ally; even if they are not a full participant in your health regimen, they might be a fan or friend. That can mean preparing particular foods if you come for dinner or simply checking in on how you are doing with your goals and commitments. You can widen your circle of healthy eating through meal swaps or other shared meal programs. It’s always easier to cook in larger quantities, and there is the added benefit of greater social connection with shared meals. If you are looking for new friends and allies, it helps to connect to organizations that are already promoting healthy
food hubs. There are many listed in the back of 31-Day Food Revolution. So many people struggle with loneliness, and some are afraid they will feel even more isolated if they step out into a healthy eating regimen. On the contrary, you can become a magnet for people who care about their world and aren’t content with the status quo. These friendships can often become deeper and more valued than ever.
What has been one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in living a lifestyle against the societal grain, and how have you overcome it? Impatience. I grew up eating all-natural food; my parents almost named me Kale, and I ate a lot of it growing up. At a certain point, I saw that I had become judgmental and dogmatic when encountering people whose choices did not align with my own, though as Martin Luther King Jr. said, we have no moral authority with those who can feel our underlying contempt. I have since developed a profound respect for each individual’s unique values, needs, experiences and priorities. I advocate for people’s right to make their own choices about what they need. My goal is to help facilitate people’s choices, and to do so with compassion. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery by Marlaina Donato
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or decades, creative expression has been a valuable tool in healing, and expressive arts therapy—the integrated application of two or more art forms—is now considered a life-changing modality for veterans and anyone else struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also called creative arts therapy, this form of psychotherapy helps patients to process and express what is often beyond verbal language using music, art, dance, theater and writing as its primary modes of communication. “Individuals need no previous arts experience in order to benefit
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arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”
Dopamine and Creating Art
The multitasking neurotransmitter dopamine is one of the brain’s natural antidepressants and plays a key role in feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits. It reaches its highest levels during the initial stages of love, observing something of beauty or creating art. A recent Drexel University study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows the neurological effects of drawing, coloring and simple doodling. Increased circulation in the area of the brain correlating to pleasure and reward was evident, and this dopamine-dominant response is responsible for decreasing symptoms of anxiety and increasing feelings of joy and accomplishment. Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, in Oakland, California, encourages her clients to focus on the process of creating, rather than the result. “Expressive therapies are an extension of the selfdiscovery continuum. I often hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I believe that somewhere, many of us are told that creative expression must be a certain way. Creativity is a natural state, a human quality that we are born with, and the product of creation is not as important as the process.” Creativity from a clinical perspective allows for new emotional vantage points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister. “Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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any of us Walking and hiking Individuals in the study equate fitness that walked six hours a balance the body with going week lowered their risk through natural move- of dying from cancer to the gym, but a good ment, oxygenation hike in a natural environand cardiovascular and ment can foster unique respiratory disease. It of the cells and the benefits for both body also shows that just two use of our muscles and psyche. as they were designed hours of walking per Hiking or walking week could significantly to be used. outdoors not only proimprove health. motes heart health, help“Walking and hik~Dami Roelse ing to balance both blood ing balance the body sugar and blood pressure, it increases hip through natural movement, oxygenation bone density to help reduce fractures, of the cells and the use of our muscles according to research on postmenopausal as they were designed to be used,” says women from the ongoing Nurses’ Health Dami Roelse, of Ashland, Oregon, author Study. Navigating uneven terrain also of Walking Gone Wild: How to Lose Your necessitates lateral movement, which can Age on the Trail. “Walking is in our genes; strengthen core muscles and improve balDNA molecules need to be stimulated ance more significantly than working out regularly to express themselves, and walkon a treadmill or cycling. ing does just that. It also improves mood and cognition.” The beauty of hiking is that it offers Walk and Live Longer a tailored experience according to ability Any kind of walking can be a great boon and personal interests. Day hikes, whether to health. Recent research by the Ameriin the countryside or in urban botanical can Cancer Society involving 140,000 gardens or parks, are uplifting and ideal for older adults correlates a lower mortality any fitness level. rate with even short intervals of walking. 22
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Exercise stimulates feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, but getting a workout in a natural setting fortifies the whole nervous system. A 2015 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science led by tanford University researchers shows that walking in nature for 90 minutes decreases activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results. Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens. The Japanese philosophy of shinrinyoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become an important part of sciencebased health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells. Naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand. “I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrin-yoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were measured while viewing
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Why You Aren’t Who You Think You Are by Deepak Chopra
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ach of us perceives reality through the filter of a personal self, an “I” that is unique in the world, thanks to the unique experiences we’ve had since birth. We rely on “I” to be able to navigate through everyday situations, not realizing how limiting “I” actually is. It’s fair to say that few people realize how unstable and distorted their sense of self is. To begin with, each of us filters out an enormous portion of the input we receive at a given moment. Part of the filtering is unavoidable—human eyesight is limited to the visible wavelengths between ultraviolet and infrared, human hearing between the frequencies of 20 and 20,000 Hz (vibrations per second). In cosmic terms the visible universe, along with the universe detectable with scientific instruments, is a fraction of the total matter and energy in creation—perhaps as little as 1 to 4 percent, depending on how “dark” matter and energy are computed, along with invisible interstellar dust. On the personal level, the human brain has all kinds of limitations, including its dependence of a macro level of space, time, matter and energy. At other levels of nature, including the quantum, ordinary clock time, the familiar three dimensions of space, the solidity of physical matter, and so on change entirely and at a certain point disappear. The fact that “something came out of nothing” during the big bang destabilizes common sense reality in radical ways. Most of our filtering, however, occurs as a result of the experiences we assimilate all our lives. A collection of past wounds, conditioning, and beliefs forces us to go into denial about ourselves and the world around us. The phobic who is deathly afraid of spiders seems extreme, but every strongly held belief shuts out other viewpoints, and in the process the world we don’t want to see becomes invisible. The input we receive as raw information 24
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what is often referred to as a higher self, which is independent of the random forces, inner and outer, that distort reality. The higher self is the self that aspires to rise above everyday conflicts and confusion. Experience tells us that the other versions of the self—the outward, private, and unconscious self—are constantly in conflict. This is why civilization is so discontented, to use Freud’s term. Eruptions from the unconscious bring war, crime, and violence. Private misery overshadows public success. The arts point to immense possibilities for creativity, but too few people are able to take advantage of them. In the world’s wisdom traditions, the struggle between so many conflicts can’t be won at the level of struggle. “I” must surrender every claim of the ego, whether
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We rely on “I” to be able to navigate through everyday situations, not realizing how limiting “I” actually is. public or private, to seek a higher state of consciousness. For most people, this analysis leads to an untenable conclusion, because it seems inconceivable to give up the everyday “I” for a higher self that may be simply a fantasy, a product of mysticism, a religious tenet, or simply wishful thinking. Standing against this doubt and skepticism are centuries of descriptions from seekers, safes, saints and spiritual teachers who validate that the higher self, far from being alien, is the core or true self, the source of consciousness. The choice to encounter
your higher self is always open. At the very least, we need to be clear about the present situation. The “I” we take for granted is deeply flawed, and therefore we don’t really know who we are. Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, founder of The Chopra Foundation and co-founder of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, is a worldrenowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Chopra is the author of more than 85 books translated into over 43 languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. DeepakChopra.com.
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All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on. ~David Sobel
LOVING NATURE Outdoor Adventures for Kids etting kids off the couch and into the great outdoors can be a challenge when they tend to be better acquainted with the popular Angry Birds video game characters than with the real warbling ones. Unfortunately, studies show that digital devices, parental work overload and media-stoked fears of the outside world are currently making our kids nature-deprived. Yet, they have an instinctive love of the outdoors, experts agree. “When given free access to nature, children’s play follows the same patterns all around the world,” says prominent environmental educator David Sobel, author of Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. “All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on.” The more we encourage them, the more likely they’ll discover the thrills of the natural world—and numerous studies show that they’ll then be calmer and less stressed, better able to concentrate and less likely to be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and 26
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Build fairy houses. In a park, forest or backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot,
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Befriend a bug. Help them look for
bugs and crawling things in the dirt and on leaves, then ask them to draw them. Back home or at the library, kids can search in guidebooks or online to learn the critters’ names and traits.
Engage in real-life tweets. Show them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon. org/news/a-beginners-guide-common-birdsounds-and-what-they-mean. Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud
and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut.
Make dolls and critters. Kids can
use hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them
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like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books. all about people/Shutterstock.com
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together to create leafy creatures. “You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-of-a-kind storybook,” says Mateleska.
Grow a garden. Using
a kid-sized plot of land— it can even be a big pot of dirt—give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-to-grow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks.
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Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the
limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.
Incorporate digital delights. Rather than competing with digital devices, integrate them into the nature experience. “A phone app like iNaturalist lets kids take a picture and will identify the creature or plant for them,” says science teacher Jemma Smith, of The Education Hotel, a UK-based tutoring service. “Or have them take three artistic pictures of nature.”
Try geocaching. This game for older
kids requires them to use their phones as a GPS to find tiny treasure boxes that have already been hidden all over the countryside. “Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.
Time It. Simply set the timer for an hour,
open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida. “Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!”
Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.
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Ten years after the groundbreaking documentary Planet Earth, an eight-part sequel, Our Planet, shows even more rapturous scenes of our planet’s most precious species and fragile habitats. Premiering globally April 5 on Netflix, it was filmed during four years in 50 countries across every continent, involving more than 600 film crew members and 3,500 days spent in such habitats as the remote Arctic wilderness, the vast landscapes of Africa and the diverse jungles of South America. The series, narrated by worldrenowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough, is a joint venture of Netflix, the World Wildlife Federation and Silverback Films, whose director Alastair Fothergill was the creator of the critically acclaimed original Planet Earth and Blue Planet series. “Our Planet will take viewers on a spectacular journey of discovery showcasing the beauty and fragility of our natural world,” says Attenborough. “Today, we have become the greatest threat to the health of our home, but there’s still time for us to address the challenges we’ve created, if we act now. We need the world to pay attention.” 28
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aintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than ecofriendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush, native landscaping as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to spartan, water-free xeriscaping. Native plants not only save water, they enhance local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife. “Indigenous plants build healthy soil and retain and replenish ground water,” says Michael Fleischacker, chair of landscape architecture and environmental sciences at Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Accustomed to the climate and nutrients in their habitat, they don’t need the extra fertilizer required by exotic transplants. Natives are also better equipped to fend off harmful insects, reducing the need for pesticides. “When pests did show up, I used insecticidal soap and neem oil. Both are great ecofriendly remedies,” says Kimberly Button, an Orlando-based freelance journalist and author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers. A genuine indigenous plant in the U.S. predates European settlement. These natives grew in the wildlands of the regions where they evolved and adapted over hundreds or thousands of years.
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However, what’s wild isn’t necessarily native. These days, the woods and forests are rife with alien species that escaped from non-native gardens or were planted to perform some specific purpose that went awry. Kudzu, for instance, was imported from Asia and installed along roadways to prevent soil erosion. The perennial vine, which can grow up to a foot per day, has become the plague of the South, rooting out native plants and toppling trees under the sheer weight of its smothering foliage. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report summarizing numerous studies that concluded that non-native plants disrupt the food web and present a growing problem for “organisms that depend on native plants for food, shelter and places to rear their young.”
Natives vs. Nativars
While the harm caused by many invasive plants that evolved in a foreign habitat is well-documented and profound, the ecological impact of plant variations derived from native species—known as cultivars or nativars—is sometimes more subtle. Cultivars have been developed to highlight specific traits, like larger blooms or longer bloom times. They may be bred for a stronger scent, or have the scent bred out of them in pursuit of another trait, making them less enticing to pollinators and wildlife.
Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth. ~Michael Fleischacker
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One drawback to cultivars is what those “improved” traits can affect. “The native serviceberry (Amelanchier) has small, bright red berries birds love to eat,” Fleischacker says. “Because they add color to a winter yard or are used for wreaths and décor, cultivars were bred to produce larger berries. Birds choke on the bigger berry, unable to swallow them.” A current, multi-year research project at the Mt. Cuba Center’s native botanical gardens in Hockessin, Delaware, is seeking to determine whether certain cultivars are as attractive to insects as their native counterparts.
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What’s certain, say the experts: A gardener can’t go wrong with indigenous plants. “Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth,” Fleischacker says. Despite the perception by some that natives are boring, they can be showier than their cultivar cousins and also thrive in their region’s unique conditions. “I keep my yard as natural as possible to co-exist with my neighbor, the Hiawatha National Forest, and its small animals and birds,” says Monica Cady, co-founder of the Herbal Lodge and a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa tribe in Hessel, Michigan.
Going Native
Transitioning to native landscaping isn’t as daunting as it might seem. Small changes can make a difference, and local plant nurseries can assist. Some may have a staff horticulturalist to help distinguish the natives from the nativars and to steer gardeners clear of invasive, water-guzzling, nutrient-needy non-natives that will spread quickly and overwhelm the landscape. Going native isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition, says Fleischacker. “Consult a local nursery or landscaper about adding natives to the mix. There are plants that love shade or sun, dry areas or damp.” When planning, look past what’s trendy. “The ecosystem is set up to protect and promote beneficial insects and pollinators,” says Button. What was old can be new again. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@ mindspring.com.
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Train kitty to use the scratching post.
Initially, it might help to apply catnip or attach a feather toy to make the scratching area especially appealing. Discourage any feline from scratching on inappropriate surfaces by attaching double-sided tape or inflated balloons to rugs or furniture that are off limits.
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Prepare a sanctuary for the family’s new kitten.
When bringing a new kitten (or adult cat) into their new home, it’s best to separate the new addition in a little bed-andbreakfast-like setup of their own for at least a week. Put their litter box, bedding, food and toys in their space and keep noise, confusion and foot traffic to a minimum.
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Provide warm, snuggly sleeping quarters.
Felines, especially tiny ones, like their environment warmer than what humans generally prefer. Look for bedding that hasn’t been treated with flame-retardant chemicals such as PBDE; Swedish scientists have linked the chemical, commonly found in foam, to hyperthyroidism in cats. The best choice is wool, which is naturally flame resistant.
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Consider crate training.
Most cats fight being put into a carrier because it only happens when someone’s about to take them to a place they don’t want to go to. That’s why it’s a good idea to set up a carrier for a kitten on their first day
home. Entice them to enter on their own using food treats, toys and comfy bedding.
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Go slow with family introductions.
Introduce other members of the household to the new kitty one at a time. Ideally, introductions occur in a neutral location, like the living room, when the kitten ventures out to investigate.
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Offer this tiny carnivore the nutrition they were born to eat.
To provide the very best start in life, feed the little one either a homemade or commercially available, nutritionally balanced, fresh food diet (preferably raw) designed for cats at all stages of life.
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Help the kitten learn to love their personal litter box.
Most kittens can use a litter box at about four weeks. Just make sure its walls are low enough that they can hop in and out on their own. If a kitten or cat is avoiding the box, there’s likely a reason: location, type of litter or failure to clean it often enough.
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Provide appropriate climbing and scratching surfaces.
Climbing and scratching are natural feline behaviors. Try burlap, cardboard and
Think like a cat and buy or create toys that draw out their hunting instincts. A piece of string wrapped around the end of a stick dragged on the ground will bring out the stalker in almost any cat. So will ping-pong balls or small wads of paper flicked across the floor.
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Indulge most kittens’ love of boxes.
When cats in the wild feel threatened, they head for trees, dens or caves for safety. Domestic kitties don’t have that option, so their obsession with hiding in boxes may be an adaptation. Providing “hidey holes” may also help a kitten acclimate faster to their new home and family.
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Indoor cats need time outside. Consider building or buying a safe, secure, outdoor enclosure (catio) for them to hang out in when the weather is nice.
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One of the best ways to avoid many common behavioral problems is to adopt a pair of kittens. Because they crave stimulation and interaction, adopting two provides instant playmates to occupy each other’s time. Karen Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medicine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com). April 2019
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FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher Training – Apr 5-7. Fri, 6pm-9pm; Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm. Course as introduced through ICRT. This level is a powerful experience that will deepen your connection to the source of reiki. Prerequisite: Level 3 or current RMT. $600. 3082 Main St, East Troy. Register: 262-498-4162. Rhiana@BeReiki.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Crystal Reiki, Levels I & II – Level I, 9am-1pm; Level II, 2pm-6pm. Learn crystal reiki; five symbols and an attunement to crystal reiki lineage. $75 per level. Register: 262-498-4162. Rhiana@ BeReiki.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Manifesting Mastery Class: Aries New Moon –10:30-11:30am. The moon has a profound effect on us. Classes are designed to manifest your dreams and goals at each moon. Full moon date TBA. $25. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. C4WB.com. Animal Communication Sessions – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or pictures and find out their thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they’d like. With Stacy Krafczyk. $70 cash or check/20 minute session. Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Preregister: 414-4444110. BarkNScratchOutpost.com. The Teachings of Bruno Groening – 2-3:30pm. Bruno Groening taught about a natural power that can heal the body and help with life issues and is freely available to all people. Healings of chronic illnesses, pain, depression and addictions, medically verified and documented by physicians, will be presented. Simple instructions will be given on how to connect to the healing stream. Donations are appreciated. Kingo Lutheran Church, 1225 E Olive St, Shorewood. More info: 414-213-0113. Bruno-Groening.org/En.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Stress Release using Acupressure – 3-5pm. Learn to use acupressure points on yourself. Practitioners of Soul Lightening Int’l formulated this protocol in the aftermath of 9/11 and now share it with people all over the world. Wear comfortable clothes. $20
Animal Communication Sessions – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or pictures and find out their thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they’d like. With Stacy Krafczyk. $70 cash or check/20 minute session. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Preregister at 262-548-0923. Petlicious.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Kundalini Yoga for Age Reversal – 7-9pm. Learn ancient Kundalini yoga meditations which stimulate the body’s regenerative abilities and reverse the body’s cycle of decay. Transcend the aging process with meditative yoga. $60; prepay and register by Apr 18 online. Sacred Sound Yoga, 3805 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. 414-403-2053. SacredSoundYoga.org. donation appreciated. Siena Retreat Center, Pine Room, 5637 Erie St, Racine. Preregister, space limited: 414-791-1339. KathyKayEnergy@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Holistic Healing with Herbs Certification Series – Join Dr Christina Wilke-Burbach for a comprehensive overview of herbal medicine and holistic healing. Monthly classes Apr to Nov. 175-hour certificate. Sheboygan Location. 608393-7353. MindSoulAndSelf.com/Herb_Classes_ Wisconsin_Illinois. Sacred Legacy, Sacred Trust: The Cayce Readings’ Window on Our Times – 9am-5pm. Presented by the Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE) an Edgar Cayce organization. $50/in advance, $55/at the door; beverages, snacks and lunch included. Space limited, cannot guarantee walk-ins. Preregister: 262-593-5959. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414475-0105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Easter Egg Hunt – 10am. Rain or shine. Please bring a basket or container for the eggs you find. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com. Empower the Mind Body Spirit Wellness Expo – Apr 20. 10am-4pm. You are invited to this wellness expo to revitalize your body, stimulate your mind, and pamper your soul. Sponsored by SpirChemy and Magic Moon Productions. Free/admission and parking. Brassworks Building (part of the Goodman Ctr), 214 Waubesa St, Madison. 608-212-4553. Info@EmpowerTheMindBodySpirit.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Celebrate Easter – 10am. Service, Youth Ed and nursery care. Fellowship follows the service. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 22 Mediumship Training Workshop – Apr 22-23. 9am-4pm. This highly experiential course will teach you a variety of techniques to connect with souls who have passed on. Learn to make connections with the spirit world and how to give an evidential reading. $295/commuter w/lunch, $350/shared cabin room w/meals, $395 private cabin w/meals. For more info: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23 Health & Wellness Community Classes – Apr 23 or 24. Tue, 6-7:30pm; Wed, 10-11:30am. Each session covers a different topic. Check the What’s Happening calendar online for details. Presenter Barb Lemke, RN, BSN, CCAP. $5; preregistration appreciated. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 920-285-4635. C4WB.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Shamanic Rejuvenation Weekend – Apr 26-28. A refresher, rejuvenating weekend filled with healing, ceremony and ritual. Also learn how to do coco leaf readings. Prerequisite: Whispers on the Wind graduate or similar training in Peruvian shaman-
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SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration – 12-2pm. Eight Annual Celebration presented by Milwaukee Riverkeeper. Concert, by Chicken Wire Empire and Lex Allen, on a pedal powered stage; local sustainable food vendors, eco-education from local environmental organizations and zero waste event production. Free. Estabrook Park, Picnic Area #8. RockTheGreen.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28 North Shore Wellness Body Mind Spirit Expo – 10am-5pm. This expo features the best advances in holistic health, healing and alternative health awareness, with over 60 exhibitors and many renowned speakers, reiki healers, fitness experts, and more. $5, free/ children under 12. Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore, 8900 N Kildeer Ct, Brown Deer. Info: 414-349-4932. Wellness BodyMindSpirit.com. Reiki Level One Training/Certification – Apr 28, May 5, 19. 1-4pm. Course consists of three 3-hour classes in which you will become attuned the traditional Usui symbols and Aquarian symbols for healing yourself and others. $300; prepay and register by Apr 24 online. Sacred Sound Yoga, 3805 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. 414-403-2053. SacredSoundYoga.org.
plan ahead Women’s May Day Retreat – May 4. Each participant will receive six different individual healing sessions, opening and closing meditations, fire ceremony, access to 100 acres of Kettle Moraine Forest, hiking trails, labyrinth, medicine circle, and more. West Bend. More info: 608-393-7353. MindSoulAndSelf.com/Wellness-Day-Retreats.
savethedate MAY 5 Spirit Fair – May 5. 11am-5pm. Fifteen readers to choose from. All readings $30. New Berlin Ale House, South Hall, 16000 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin. SpiritualEnlightenment.me. Mists of Ireland 2019 – May 18-27. Explore the Celtic mysteries of the Emerald Isle. Engage in healing ceremonies and ritual in this ancient land of faerie, druids and magic. Two overnight castle stays, gourmet meals and 4-star accommodations. Celtic guides/shamans lead sacred ceremonies at ancient sites. More info, Amy: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
savethedate MAY 19 Holistic Health Fair – 10am-4pm. Explore holistic choices in taking care of your mind body and spirit, and meet over 30 practitioners from SE Wisconsin and NE Illinois. Free admission. DoubleTree by Hilton, Outlet Mall I94 & Hwy 165, Pleasant Prairie, WI. 262-515-1472. YogaTreeWC.com.
savethedate MAY 31-JUNE 2 8th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring Plant Wisdom – May 31-June 2. Speakers: Venice Williams, Mimi Hernandez, and special guest Susun Weed, along with a wide spectrum of knowledgeable and inspiring instructors. Includes workshops, plant walks and a kids’ camp, as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced farm-to-table meals and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.
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Spirit & Wellness Fair - Lake Country – Jun 8. 10am-4pm. Experience private sessions with readers and healers. Shop for gifts. Schedule sessions in advance or just drop in. Check FB for details. $20/ services per 15 min. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. Sandra@C4WB.com. Children’s Summer Program – Jun 11-Jul 30. Ages 6-8, 8:30-10am; ages 8-10, 10:30am-12pm. The R.O.S.E. Program (Resources & Opportunities for Spiritual Enrichment) is offering a summer program designed for children focused on body/ mind/spirit connection. $160. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. C4WB.com. The Herbal Apprentice – Jun 29-30. Combine the intuitive art and solid science of botanical medicine, apprenticing with master herbalist Gigi Stafne, in an intensive weekend at Golden Light Retreat Center. $275/commuter, $305/camp, $330/shared cabin, $375/private cabin. For more info: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net. Kids & Parents Retreat – Aug 2-3, 4pm-4pm. Kids will participate in a Reiki for Kids workshop (age 6-14), family fire ceremony and enjoy a nature scavenger hunt hike in the 50-acre woods. $195/ immediate family cabin, $120/immediate family camping; includes family cabin rental, dinner Fri, breakfast and lunch Sat. Additional night cabin $85/night, camping $25/night. Email Info@Golden LightHealing.net to register. Whispers on the Wind Shamanic Program w/ Amy Wilinski – Group #20: September 25-29, December 4-8, April 1-5, 2020, August 5-9, 2020. Intensive training program in shamanism, energy medicine and self-transformation Learn core energy healing techniques: power animal and soul retrieval, clearing of past life and ancestral imprints, connecting with the forces of nature. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center. Info: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
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wednesday Writing Wednesdays for Women to Write – 10:30am-1pm. 4th Wed. With Anne Wondra. $12.50. Fireside Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Anne: 262-544-4310. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.
daily Reiki Training – Offered monthly, all levels of reiki training with Amy Wilinski. Experience this energy healing modality on yourself and others. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, near Green Bay. More info: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
sunday A.C.I.M. Study Group – A Course in Miracles study group, following Fellowship. Love offering. Conference Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com. Friendship and Potluck Sunday – After Fellowship. Last Sun. Bring a friend and receive a copy of Joe Sweeney’s new book, After Further Review, as a reward. Bring a dish to share and enjoy with your spiritual community. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com. Sunday Gathering: Light of Grace – 10am. Join us for a ACIM inspiring message, meditation and soul-filled music. Join a community of like minded spirits and affirm the truth in you. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. Shamanic Journey and Healing Circle – 12pm. 2nd Sun. Drumming is an act of letting go and letting God raise our consciousness. Bring your drum, some available for use. Group led by Dennis Clark. $10 suggested offering. Unity Center in Milwau-
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monday Women’s Spirit Book Club Call – 10-11am. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mon. Spiritual, physical, mental, emotional self-enrichment and creating well-being; w/ Anne Wondra. RSVP online for book, call details: WonderSpirit.com/Calendar. Star Path Dance – 7-8pm. The Star Path Dance group system combines dance, tai chi, low-stress exercise, folk and other music and drumming. $5/ per session. The Lobby area of Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.
tuesday Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tue. Mindful stretching with slow transitions, suitable for beginners ages 14 and up. Bring your mat and blanket; yoga blocks and strap available. $14. Light of Grace Ed & Healing Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.church. Tosa Lightworkers’ Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Tue. This group is to explore and share the many ways we express our Light of Divinity through different healing modalities, intuition, shamanism, drumming. April’s topic is Drumming and Shamanic Journey with Dennis Clark. $5. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.
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thursday Minister’s Book Study – 9:15-10:45am. This is an open discussion currently beginning to study Marianne Williamson’s book Healing the Soul of America. All are invited. Free. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com. Silent Unity Prayer and Healing Circle – 11am. This prayer time coincides with the prayer time at World Headquarters Silent Unity where prayer partners are praying 24/7/365. This is a powerful time to join in prayer. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.
saturday Citizens Climate Lobby – 10:30am-1:30pm. 2nd Sat. This is a non-partisan group dedicated to finding effective ways to preserving and protecting our planet from further climate change. Wedding Suite, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenter Milwaukee.com. Wisconsin Asberger’s Empowerment Group – 6:30-9pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Group game nights. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE ANANDA HEALING COLLECTIVE 4528 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood 414-791-0303 AnandaHealingCollective.com
Ananda compassionately serves the unique needs of each individual offering a variety of holistic health therapies to support healing at the root and full recovery of mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. See ad, page 21.
CHIROPRACTIC EVANS CHIROPRACTIC PAIN RELIEF LASER CLINIC
15720 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-785-5515 • NewBerlinChiro.com Exceptional chiropractic and wellness clinic with a special focus on chronic pain relief. Offering MLS Laser Therapy, massage, acupuncture, exercise rehabilitation, functional medicine and more. See ads, pages 13, 29 and 19.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY ANIMAL COMMUNICATION/ HEALING ALL SPIRIT HEALING
Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com Stacy Krafczyk specializes in Animal Communication, intuitive readings, after life communication, energy work and healing for both people and animals that helps promote physical and emotional well-being.
ANIMAL CONNECTING AND HEALING
Aimee Lawent Beach 414-732-9860 AnimalConnectingAndHealing@yahoo.com Aimee is a Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) Practitioner and animal communicator. HTA restores harmony and balance to an animal’s energy system and works cooperatively with traditional veterinary care.
BODYWORK 1212 BODYWORKS
20720 W Watertown Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield 414-405-3956 1212BodyWorks.com Emily Yenor, Physical Therapist and movement expert, identifies and corrects muscle imbalances throughout the body to help you move better, feel better and live better. See ad, page 31.
THRIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE Cassondra Klein, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 1428 N Farwell, Milwaukee 414-278-8922
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FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS
4763 N 124 St, Butler • 262-790-0748 FreeSpiritCrystals.com Besides selling beautiful stones and crystals, we offer a variety of healing sessions, crystal healing classes, reiki, astrology, tarot readings and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 23.
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DENTISTRY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY OF PORT WASHINGTON
GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING
Amy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277 GoldenLightHealing.net
220 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-235-4525 HolisticDentistryWI.com
Discover your gifts with one of our many offerings! Offering healing sessions and training in Milwaukee and Green Bay area in reiki, shamanism, intuition, mediumship and much more.
Dr. Railand is passionate about treating all ages with a whole body p e r s p e c t i v e . We c o m b i n e advanced alternative treatments with conventional procedures to provide true wellness. See ad, page 40.
INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS 23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 262-691-4555 • WINaturalDentist.com
“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.” Our office specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad, page 3.
WHOLEHEALTH BIOMIMETIC & BIOLOGIC FAMILY DENTISTRY
125 W Wisconsin Ave, Ste 102, Pewaukee 262-737-4004 WholeHealthFamilyDentistry.com Dr. Schwartz is board certified in Biomimetic Dentistry, Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine and is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician. We offer the best and healthiest dentistry for our patients. See ad, page 9.
ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Anne Wondra 262-544-4310 WonderSpirit.com/services
Wellness educator and essential oils/ aromatherapy resource. See ad, page 27.
LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE SERVICES ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE
414-810-5858 Info@EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com Mike.EcoHarmony@gmail.com EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com Ecologically minded, full-service landscape company servicing SE Wisconsin. Specializing in sustainable ideas and low-maintenance solutions. Professional Craftsmanship Inspired by Nature. See ad, page 11.
LACEWING
Diane Olson-Schmidt • 414-793-3652 LaceWingGdcs@att.net Garden consultation, instruction, landscape design, wildflowers and woodland gardens, prairies, small ponds, rain gardens, landscape maintenance, organic lawn care. Organic landscape practices in all habitats. See ad, page 7.
LED PHOTO REJUVENATION WHITE SAGE SPA
Susie Raymond, Esthetician, Life Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher WhiteSageSpa.com • 414-352-6550 Reveal your radiance through natural methods of skin rejuvenation, including photo rejuvenation, gentle peels, natural/ organic customized facials. Susie brings 19 years of experience to every service and has a gentle healing touch. See ad, page 23.
HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Sandra Anderson 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland 262-367-0607 • c4wb.com
LIFE COACH WONDERSPIRIT
2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha 262-544-4310 • WonderSpirit.com
Sandra Anderson is certified in advanced energy medicine techniques and practices for supporting individuals who are looking for holistic approaches in attaining fulfillment and wellbeing. See ad, page 31.
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I always feel better when I talk to you. Spirit-listening starter sessions; learn to write for wellbeing; women’s spirit-path, selfcare book calls; card readings. See ad, page 27.
MEDICINE – FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE BROOKFIELD LONGEVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING CLINIC 17585 W North Ave, #160 262-784-5300 • LiveLongMD.com
Specializing in Anti-Aging Medicine. Board certified. Using a holistic approach to weight loss, hormone balancing, Alzheimer’s prevention, integrative cancer care and Mold (CIRS) care. See ad, page 20.
GREENSQUARE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-292-3900, Ext 4797 GreenSquareCenter.com
25+ Integrative natural healing and medical specialists offer drug-free, patient-centered care. We treat the cause, not the symptom, using the latest integrative strategies. Enjoy affordable daily health & fitness classes, all in a beautiful neighborhood setting.
MEDICINE - NATUROPATHIC LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE 4433 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood LakesideNaturalMedicine.com 414-939-8748
Dr. Sarah Axtell and Dr. Joanne Aponte are naturopathic doctors with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalances, weight loss and hypothyroidism. See ad, page 11.
THRIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE 1428 N Farwell, Milwaukee 414-278-8922 NHS1428.com
Dr. Mary Simon identifies and treats the causes of disease and stimulates the body’s self-healing mechanisms with nutrition, botanicals, homeopathy, and hydrotherapy. Clinical interests include chronic disease, women’s health, pregnancy and pediatrics.
MENTAL HEALTH DR SUSAN TRAFTON
GreensquareCenter.com 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-305-7496 Bringing together Western psychology and Eastern wisdom traditions for your healing and growth. Treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions. See ad, page 31.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE WHITE WOLF MFR 4406 S 68th St, #102, Greenfield 414-543-0855 WhiteWolfMFR.com Tony Grimm, LMT since 2007; expert-level JFB Myofascial Release therapist. MFR is the most effective treatment to eliminate or reduce pain using gentle pressure to get lasting results.
NATURAL FOODS OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS
Bay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locations Outpost.coop We know Jack! Unlike other area grocers, we know by name many of the farmers and producers who supply Outpost with quality goods. See ad, page 25.
NUTRITION LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER 16655 W Wisconsin Ave, Brookfield 414-453-8289 store, 414-453-4070 office VitalNutritionCenter.com
Langlois’ Vital Nutrition Center is at the forefront in optimal nutrition. Optimal nutrition equals: Increased energy, more productivity, enhanced emotions, improved brain function and more. See ad, page 7.
OUTDOOR GEAR YELLOW WOOD GEAR
401 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay YellowWoodGear.com 414-332-3636
CINDY CARLSON REIKI AND ENERGY HEALING
121 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 208, Whitefish Bay 414-758-0657 • CarlsonHealing.com Reiki/energy healing is a powerful treatment that helps the body relax at a very deep level, allowing the body to activate its own ability to heal itself. See ad, page 11.
SCHOOLS/TRAINING ART OF HEALING SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE
13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Wisconsin’s premier School for Energy Medicine Training offering individual classes, certificate and diploma programs. Built on the belief that knowledge, competency and professionalism must exist at the very foundation of Energy Work.
SPIRITUAL LIGHT OF GRACE
Kris Nelsen, Senior Pastor 5806 W National Ave, West Allis LightOfGrace.Church A loving, spiritual community dedicated to the teachings in A Course in Miracles. Our center honors all paths; Join us Sundays at 10am for an ACIM message, meditation & music. See ad, page 34.
SACRED SOUND YOGA
3805 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood SacredSoundYoga.org 414-403-2053 Experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, musician and sound healer, Rosie Rain blends the healing power of yoga, reiki, and sound into all of her classes.
UNITY CHURCH
Rev Mari Gabriels on 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105 UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org A God-centered c o m m u n i t y, welcoming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays, 10 am. See ad, page 21.
THERMOGRAPHY RENEW HOLISTIC WELLNESS
4727 S Howell Ave, Ste LL, Milwaukee 414-331-8626 RenewHolisticWellness.com Kelly Kolodzinski specializes in medical thermography, colon hydrotherapy, integrative nutrition, coaching and reiki. Renew Holistic Wellness provides a fresh approach to transforming your health and wellness. See ad, page 31.
Keep close to Nature’s heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. ~John Muir
Yellow Wood specializes in premier outdoor gear with a conscience, passion for what we do and purpose to create a better society and community. See ad, page 18.
REIKI BE REIKI
100 Main St, Mukwonago 262-498-4162 BeReiki.com Rhiana Tehan is trained in Usui and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki. Earn CEUs. If you’re looking for certified training and compassionate healing sessions, call Rhiana.
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