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my corporate job and start my own business as the publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine, most of the people in my life thought I was crazy. The one person who was my strongest and most passionate supporter was my father, Allen. He’s the one who believed in me and pushed me to follow my dreams. He told me to go for it, take a risk and live life to the fullest. That story epitomizes my wonderful father, who passed away on April 26, 2017; he was 83 years old. I find myself struggling with writing about my dad, because it seems impossible to simply sum up a person who truly led an extraordinary life. What keeps coming to me are pictures of precious moments in time that are mostly mundane. In my earliest memories, I am sitting on my dad’s shoulders on one of many long hikes. A great lover of nature, animals and the outdoors, he was happiest in his canoe, camping or hiking through the California redwoods. In my mind’s eye, I see my dad in his canoe, gliding through a lake in the Sierra Mountains, one of his favorite places to be, surrounded by trees, wildlife and the sun sparkling atop the clear water. Perhaps the phrase “Renaissance man” is overused, but it could accurately describe my father; he was a painter, sculptor, philosopher, poet, playwright and walking encyclopedia; he spoke six languages and recited Shakespeare at every opportunity. I recall him using every tree stump along a hiking trail as a podium from which to recite Hamlet and Macbeth. I remember him leading guests on lengthy tours of his artwork displayed throughout the house. I fondly recall my dad sitting at the kitchen table with my son, Yonatan, who was just 4 years old at the time, drawing and patiently teaching him techniques; subsequently holding up each of Yonatan’s drawings with pride and exclaiming about his artistic talent. My dad loved deep intellectual discussions; we enjoyed countless dinner table conversations about history, philosophy, religion and humanity. Yet, he also could see the humor in every situation and loved to tell jokes; he is the funniest person I’ve ever known. My favorite thing to remember about my dad is that he had a huge, kind and loving heart. In his job as a psychologist, he was highly skilled and in demand; yet he chose to leave private practice and join child protective services as a social worker in Contra Costa County, California, which was home to some of the toughest and most troubled neighborhoods. He dedicated his career to advocating for, and protecting, children at high risk. It is a strange feeling to lose a parent. Aside from the deep sadness, there is a feeling of a vast empty space behind me, where his support and special connection to our family’s lineage and history used to be. Where once there was a rock, now I need to be the rock. Dad, I am so blessed to have had you as my father, and I love you so much. You have been a light shining very brightly in this world, and in your memory, may the contributions you’ve left continue to bless those whose lives you’ve touched. With love, Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher
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loom360 Learning Community will open its new school this August at the historic Stone School property in East Troy. Located minutes from I-43 near the Mukwonago exit, the school looks forward to serving families and children throughout southeast Wisconsin, ages 5 through adolescence, with neuro-diverse needs such as ADD/ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other learning differences. A community celebration and ribbon cutting is planned from 5 to 7 p.m., September 14. The East Troy site offers optimal space for the school’s project-based learning approach that will include a woodshop, sensory gym, art center and numerous individual and small group instruction areas. They also plan to maintain the historic one-room schoolhouse building for larger gatherings. The serene setting is nestled on approximately four acres next to local farms and open land. “This kind of approach to education is needed in Wisconsin,” says Laura Rauman, president and founder of Bloom360. “Approximately 20 percent of all school-aged children have learning challenges that may prevent them from reaching their full potential in a traditional school setting. Bloom360 Learning Community will support and nurture learners to become the best version of themselves.”
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Local Farmers Call on Their Community to Save Explore a Chest of Nature’s Gems the Family Farm on Treasures of Oz Eco-Tour Small-scale vegetable
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he Treasures of Oz Eco-Tour, an annual outing that allows participants to download a free passport to explore and celebrate nature’s gems throughout Ozaukee County, takes place June 17. Visitor sites include Spirit Lake Nature Preserve, Cedarburg Bog, Harrington Beach State Park, Tendick Park and Ehlers Park, all of which will be open from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m. A daylong celebration also takes place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve. This year’s Treasures of Oz is a cross between an eco-tour and a science expo, with a focus on Ozaukee’s waters and how residents can interact with nature to keep local waterways healthy. This year, attendees can walk into the Cedarburg Bog on the UW Field Station Boardwalk, which was developed for science education and research and is rarely open to the public. Harrington Beach State Park, along Lake Michigan, will feature park staff discussing some of the recent changes to the park. Employees of the Kettle Moraine Feith Family YMCA will talk about water safety, and Wisconsin Coastal Management will discuss their efforts to protect Lake Michigan waters. Other highlights include watershed management in the newly planted prairie in Tendick Park; introduction of a watershed-based planning tool developed by the Mequon Partners in Preservation for the City of Mequon; animal education; and more. The Celebration at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve will feature exhibits and presentations, food, music by bluegrass performers Steve and Friends, animal viewing and education, a silent auction and a raffle. For more information and to download passports, email Coordinator@TreasuresOfOz.org or visit TreasuresOfOz.org.
producers are struggling to make ends meet as they compete with large corporate farms, diminished sales at local farmers markets and box delivery programs. Subscribing to a seasonlong, community-supported agriculture (CSA) program can help keep local farmers in business and assure that local food remains available. The concept behind CSA farms is that the farmer offers a certain number of CSA boxes to the public. Consumers purchase a seasonal subscription, and in return receive a container of seasonal local food weekly or biweekly throughout the farming season. Most often these boxes include access to newsletters with helpful recipes and farm updates. Members also connect with their farmer and their food at farm events. Over the last 10 years, local and organic food has become popular and has seen a big increase in demand, notes April Yuds of LotFotL Community Farm, in Elkhorn. Yet many small producers depend on their CSA programs to generate much-needed yearly income to sustain their farm operations. Many farms have changed the classic CSA model to better fit the needs of today’s families through vacation holds, customizable boxes and even home delivery. The Full Diet CSA model involves members taking as much or as little as they need of whatever the farm has available for the week. Wisconsin CSA farmer Tim Huth of LotFotL introduced this model to his members this season. “If we can feed 100 families with this style of CSA, we can sustain ourselves,” Huth says. For more information about community-supported agriculture (CSA) and where to find local farmers, visit the CSA page on the Urban Ecology Center’s website UrbanEcologyCenter.org/ what-we-do/csa-farmers.html or FarmFreshAtlas.org.
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newsbriefs Learn About Clean Energy at the 28th Annual Energy Fair
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Happiness in Perpetuity Paul David Bond Pesqueira Paul Bond’s magic realism art illuminates a dreamlike world where anything is possible, as he deftly juxtaposes and rearranges common elements to convey universal spiritual or metaphysical ideas. Sometimes, his paintings are simply uplifting illusions, expressing the whimsical, surreal and fantastic side of life. They are always soothing, visual meditations that delight the imagination and stir the soul. Rearranging familiar objects gives Bond the visual symbols he uses as a language to reflect an emotion or thought he’s entertaining at the moment. “Often, a painting is born from something randomly seen from a car window or a line in a novel or song,” he explains. “If it stirs my curiosity, it finds its way into my work.” About Happiness in Perpetuity, he says, “We create our experience and physical environment based on our beliefs and thoughts. Those who wait for outer experiences to make them happy are at a disadvantage—happiness is simply a choice, based on our desire for it.” View the artist’s portfolio at PaulBondArt.com.
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he Midwest Renewable Energy Association is hosting its 28th annual Energy Fair, an event featuring hundreds of workshops and exhibits related to clean energy. The Fair will be held in Custer, Wisconsin, at the MREA’s outdoor fair grounds from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 18. New this year, a second Energy Fair will be held the weekend of September 9 and 10 at Harriet Island Park in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a solar professional day on September 8. The Energy Fair will feature a variety of keynote speakers like JB Straubel, cofounder and chief technical officer of Tesla; CEO and co-founder of GRID Alternatives Erica Mackie, whose work brings renewable energy access to low-income communities; sustainable farm owner Chris Holman; professor and journalist for Midwest Energy News Kari Lydersen, and others. Also presented will be an exclusive airing of the documentary Between Earth and Sky, accompanied by a special question-and-answer session with director Paul Allen Hunton. Fair attendees can enjoy live music throughout the weekend with performances by Cory Chisel and Adriel Denae, Davina and the Vagabonds, and many more, all performing on a human-powered main stage. The Fair also features over 250 workshops and 200 exhibits related to clean energy and sustainable living. There will be live demonstrations on sustainable food, alternative construction, solar and more. A delicious variety of food vendors, refreshments and solar-brewed beer will be available for purchase. Cost: Varies (see website for details); free Father’s Day admission for dads on June 18 when accompanied by their child. Location of June event: 7558 Deer Rd., Custer. For more information, call 715-592-6595, or visit TheEnergyFair.org. See ad, page 25.
Dr. Machecek Speaks About a New Path to Health
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abrielle Machacek, M.D., an Austrian general practitioner and associate physician of psychiatry and psychotherapy, will give a lecture at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center at 7 p.m., June 26. The talk will cover a natural, cost-free and medically verified way of attaining healing for the body, as well as general help in life, through the teachings of Bruno Gröning. Machacek is one of thousands of physicians and medical professionals in the Bruno Gröning Circle of Dr. Gabrielle Machacek Friends that document healings that occur in the Circle of Friends, including those of chronic illnesses and pain, as well as depression and addictions. Machacek will present some of these documented healings and give simple instructions on how to absorb a natural healing energy, which is available to everyone regardless of faith or religion. The healing stream can be experienced during the lecture. Cost: Free (donations appreciated). Location: 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-213-0113 or visit NorthAmerica. Bruno-Groening.org.
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Inactive Lifestyle Accelerates Aging
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etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles. Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95. Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.
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Healthy Eating Can Improve Bone Density in Women
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he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known. Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered low-inflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires. Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores. Results were also compared with the number of hip fractures reported annually for the subjects, along with bone mineral density levels from the subgroup. Women with lower DII scores had less bone loss in their hips after six years.
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CALIFORNIA WINS CANCER LABEL CASE AGAINST MONSANTO’S ROUNDUP
Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kristi Kapetan has ruled that the state of California will require Monsanto to place a cancer warning label on the company’s Roundup weed killer. The ruling is the first of its kind in the U.S. and comes after a branch of the World Health Organization labeled the product’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Glyphosate, an odorless and tasteless toxin, has been manufactured by Monsanto for more than 40 years and sold in more than 160 countries. Monsanto will have one year to affix the warning label to all relevant products.
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esearchers from McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, have discovered a connection between vitamin D supplementation during infancy and a healthier ratio of muscle and fat in toddlers. “We were very intrigued by the higher lean mass and the possibility that vitamin D can help infants to grow both healthy skeletons and amounts of muscle, yet less fat,” says Hope Weiler, one of the study’s authors and director of the Mary Emily Clinical Nutrition Research Unit at the university. The original 2013 study, which followed 132 infants given one of four different dosages of vitamin D daily during their first years, confirmed the connection with strong bones. The 2016 study used the same data to explore the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the toddlers’ body fat levels. The researchers found that children given more than 400 international units per day during the first year of life had an average of 450 less grams of body fat at age 3. They also found a correlation between the supplementation and lean muscle mass in the youngsters during their first three years.
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GINGER RELIEVES INFECTED ROOT CANALS
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esearch from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, in Khartoum, Sudan, tested the efficacy of ginger, cinnamon and a combination of both in reducing root canal infections. The study tested infections associated with 50 teeth involved in root canals. They were divided into five groups. One was treated with a paste of extract of ginger, another of cinnamon, and another with both of them. The final two groups were divided into a positive control group treated with calcium hydroxide with iodoform paste, and a negative control group was left untreated. The researchers recorded the number of colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria—individual bacteria units capable of growing into a colony—before and after the treatments. The extract of ginger group showed the most effectiveness, with a reduction from 83 CFUs to 26.5, suggesting that ginger may help treat or prevent root canal infections. The cinnamon group saw their status reduced slightly, to 77.8 CFUs, and the combination caused a decrease to 49.7.
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Tips to Avoid and Treat Poison Ivy Rash Avoiding even slight contact with poisonous vines that secrete toxic oil goes far in preempting nasty blistering, skin pain and itching. If contact occurs, natural remedies can help prevent and diminish symptoms. Recognition helps. In the North and West, it’s usually a shrub; in the East, Midwest and South, a vine. Watch out for a cluster of three leaves; the color changes seasonally. For outdoor walks or hikes, maximize skin protection by wearing long-sleeved shirts, hats, rubber gloves, socks and closed-toe shoes. Also thoroughly rinse skin that may have come into contact with poison ivy in lukewarm soapy water using a washcloth or hand towel for friction as soon as possible to remove the damaging oil (video at Tinyurl.com/Wash-Off-Poison-Ivy). n Stay watchful; a rash sometimes doesn’t appear for 12 to 72 hours after contact (aad.org). n If a rash develops, soak in cool water baths containing an oatmeal-based product like Aveeno or oatmeal soap. n Lavender, peppermint, tea tree, Roman chamomile, myrrh, eucalyptus and cypress essential oils all offer antiinflammatory and other soothing properties (recipes at NewHealthAdvisor.com/Essential-Oils-for-Poison-Ivy.html) n Natural treatments found at DrAxe.com include applying apple cider vinegar or brewed and chilled black tea; their tannins and other compounds lower inflammatory reactions. n To reduce itching, GlobalHealingCenter.com suggests baking soda baths and pastes. Ditch the Itch Cream has natural ingredients such as colloidal oatmeal, oat extract, tea tree and neem oils that can provide temporary relief, according to Eartheasy.com. Applying cool paper towels may be helpful; also try witch hazel. Over-thecounter cortisone cream or even calamine lotion is a last resort. n Avoid scratching as an infection may develop through opening a blister. If breathing or swallowing worsens, eyes swell or a rash develops in or near the mouth, head to an emergency room or urgent care center.
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Clarity for Expiration Dates on Food Many Americans have been confused by the “Sell By” labels on groceries for 40 years. Now, the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the two largest industry trade groups, are adopting voluntary standardized regulations to clarify. Instead of using up to 10 different phrases to communicate safety, they have settled on just two: “Use By”, a safety designation to indicate when perishable foods are no longer good; and “Best if Used By”, an estimate of when the manufacturer thinks the product should be consumed for peak flavor. Studies show that consumers generally believe the current labels all signal whether a product is safe to eat, and that it will still be okay well after its so-called expiration date. At the same time, prematurely tossed groceries dominate landfills and produce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and a coalition of environmental groups have been urging the industry to clear this up. The change is scheduled to take hold in July 2018.
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A robotic, laser-guided, fully automated vehicle, manufactured by Shenzhen-based Yeefung Automation Technology Co. Ltd., has been installed in the Chinese city of Nanking. Called GETA (get a car), the robot slides under a vehicle, picks it up, and places it in a parking spot in even the tightest of spaces in about two minutes. Yeefung General Manager Wu Hao says that the company developed the robot in response to limited parking in big cities worldwide, increasing efficiency by 20 to 40 percent. China has about 172 million vehicles on the road and projects that number to increase to 250 million by 2020. Source: Reuters
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Chiropractor Empowers Patients to Create Healthy Futures by Sheila Julson
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s one that has personally benefitted from chiropractic care and physical therapy during his younger years, Dr. Corey Van Westen of Optimal Performance Health Care Center, LLC, operates his practice with an underlying goal: to educate patients so that they can take control of their own health. As a youth in Iowa City, Iowa, Van Westen was active in almost every sport his school offered. When he was 12 years old, he suffered a severe concussion from a football injury, and shortly after, he began experiencing migraine headaches. Local medical experts had no solutions except for a heavy regimen of medication, which failed to help the headaches and also gave him ulcers. Before long, Van Westen was frequently missing school due to his health woes. His grades slipped, and he was unable to play sports or socialize with friends. His parents began to worry. Through a family friend, Van Westen’s parents learned of a chiropractor and physical therapist. “The chiropractor performed an examination on my upper cervical spine, and he determined that the football injury misaligned the top two vertebrae,” Van Westen relates. “I began an intense six-month regimen of chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy, which eventually cured the migraine headaches. I was back at school full time and participating in hobbies and activities with my friends and family. It has now been 28 years since I’ve had a migraine headache. Chiropractic and physical therapy changed my life forever.” Van Westen knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career in health care in some way, and after experiencing first-hand how chiroprac-
tic gave him his life back, a career decision came easily. After graduating from the University of Iowa in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in biology, he went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, Iowa, where he earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2004. As a sports enthusiast, Van Westen found a good fit as a chiropractic physician for the Iowa Hawkeyes Big Ten men’s football team, and the men’s and women’s track teams. Eventually, Van Westen relocated to Chicago to form a multi-specialty wellness center that employed chiropractors, physical therapists, two medical doctors, exercise physiologists, massage therapists, dieticians and a large support staff— a precursor to the practice that Van Westen opened in 2009 after he and his family moved to the Milwaukee area. Optimal Performance specializes in educating patients about healthy lifestyles and providing corrective care. Van Westen says his practice differs from some chiropractors that treat pain until it is temporarily gone, only to have the patient experience pain again later. “We utilize a unique combination of physical therapy, chiropractic care, medical diagnostics, therapeutic massage and weight management to completely address the underlying cause of aches and pains once and for all,” he explains. “The Optimal Performance model of care is the most financially responsible way for the patient, and it also enables them to focus solely on resolving their health problems. They make an investment in their health and learn to maintain it for the remainder of their lives.” Conditions that the practice treats include digestive issues; neurological issues; disc problems; radiculitis;
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“It has now been 28 years since I’ve had a migraine headache. Chiropractic and physical therapy changed my life forever.” inflammatory diseases; migraines; headaches; numbness and tingling in arms, hands, legs and feet; arthritis; degenerative diseases; chronic pain syndromes; metabolic syndromes; fibromyalgia; neck and back pain; and shoulder, hip and knees injuries. The clinic also treats personal injuries from automobile accidents, workers compensation injuries, and pediatric and geriatric issues. Van Westen notices how the public is slowly shifting toward a wholeperson approach to health and is embracing a self-determined, proactive style of care. When he sees his patients regain control of their health and enjoy their lives again without limitations, he’s reminded of why he first entered natural medicine. “The best way to predict your future health is to create it,” he says confidently. Optimal Performance Health Care Center is located at 15850 W. Bluemound Rd., Ste. 306, Brookfield. For more information, call 262-226-8349 or visit OptimalPerformanceWI.com. See ad, page 19. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.
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A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.
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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch! Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global population, according
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to the International Association for the Study of Pain, in Seattle. If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.
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Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients. Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers. Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is worsening. Every day, 1,000 people are
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Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investiDaniel C gator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle. “Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”
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Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.
Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain. Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually effective in days or a few weeks. “Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the
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shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl.com/YassIntroInfo).
Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain. She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma. “Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.
Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-23. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.” Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain.
Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles. Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.
Immunity—Dysfunctional immune
Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise, but since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them. Nutrition—In Teitelbaum’s studies, op-
timizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.
Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise. For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of
dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.
Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains. EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.” He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.” “So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,”
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n ancient yogic breathing practice, or pranayama, is used to rebalance the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Maud Nerman strongly recommends alternate nostril breathing for those that experience chronic pain caused by physical or emotional trauma. Here’s a basic practice:
n After folding the middle two fingers of the right hand down, press the right nostril closed. n Inhale to the count of four. n Hold both nostrils closed for a count of eight. n Release the right nostril and exhale to a count of eight. n Repeat on the other side. n Continue for at least three minutes, alternating sides throughout.
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apping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), soothes the body by turning off the “fight or flight” stress response that can cause inflammation and worsen pain, according to Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut. Here’s how to do it:
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Identify the problem (e.g., pain in back of neck). Rate the intensity of feelings about the problem on a scale of one to 10.
Compose a statement about it (e.g., “Even though I have intense neck pain today, I deeply and completely accept myself”).
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Using one or two fingers on one hand, tap the “karate chop” area on the outer edge of the other hand while repeating the statement three times.
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Meditation vs. Medication: Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington. His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals. More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation. “Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin. Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem. Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa, California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session.
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ne in three people will develop shingles (Herpes zoster) during their lifetime. Although the painful skin eruptions last only a few weeks, chronic pain can persist for several months and seriously impair quality of life long after the red rash marks disappear. Also concerning is that the rate of shingles is on the rise, according to a multidisciplinary review of relevant literature by PLOS, a nonprofit openaccess science publisher. The cause may be widespread use of the chickenpox vaccine. A decade-long Australian study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed that as its use rose, so did the incidence of shingles. Shingles is acknowledged as being far more serious than chicken pox. Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of the healthcare website Mercola.com, reports shingles can also lead to neuropathy, meningitis, hearing loss and blindness. Fortunately, there are six safe and effective drug- and vaccine-free ways to prevent shingles or ease symptoms.
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Vitamin C Therapy: According to Dr. Thomas E. Levy, vitamin C has been successfully used in treating shingles’ skin rash and blisters. In one study by Dr. Frederick Klenner, eight such patients received 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C by injection every 12 hours, supplemented by 1,000 mg in fruit juice every two hours. Seven reported complete pain relief within two hours of the first of five to seven injections. As early as the mid-20th century, a study by Dr. Mohammed Zureick of 327 shingles patients demonstrated that vitamin C injections effected complete resolution of the outbreaks in all of them within 72 hours. Fruits and Vegetables: Diets low in micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can increase the risk by depressing the immune system. In a British community-based study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers followed
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243 shingles patients in 22 general practices in London with a control group of 483 individuals with no history of the ailment. Those eating less than one piece of fruit a week had more than three times the risk of herpes zoster versus those eating more than three a day. The same pattern occurred when they looked at combined fruit and vegetable intake. Capsaicin: Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that can last long after initial symptoms disappear. Topical capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, may be an effective treatment. In a double-blind study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 32 elderly patients with chronic postherpetic neuralgia were treated with either capsaicin cream or a placebo. After six weeks, almost 80 percent of capsaicin-treated patients experienced relief. The researchers noted that because capsaicin avoids problems with drug interactions and systemic toxicity, it should be considered a first choice in management. A study of 143 Canadian patients in Clinical Therapeutics yielded similar results. Then, in a two-year followup of 77 of the patients, 86 percent showed continued benefits from the single six-week trial with no serious adverse effects. Acupuncture: In a Chinese study of acute shingles cases in the journal Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 72 patients were randomly divided into two groups. One received acupuncture around the margins of the outbreak. The others received acupuncture plus moxibustion—a traditional Chinese therapy that burns dried mugwort near the skin—of the area around the needling. The acupuncture group had a relief rate of 85.3 percent, with the cessation of herpes eruptions, quicker scab healing and reduced residual neuralgia. Moxibustion-treated
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You may not have heard of it yet, but pickleball is a mixture of tennis, squash and table tennis, and it’s one of the fastestgrowing sports in the country. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) at usapa.org estimates that 2.5 million players are active now, with the number expected to multiply to 8 million by next year. Regulation tennis courts especially marked for pickleball facilitate its smaller, 20-by-44-foot playing area. The need for less running about appeals to older players and others, as does the distinctive thud when the hard paddle hits the plastic ball. (Sample video at Tinyurl.com/Winning PickleballShot.) Christine Barksdale, 48, of Vancouver, Washington, USAPA’s managing director of competition and athlete services, played league tennis from childhood into adulthood until she transferred her passion to pickleball. She assesses that half of participants are “totally focused on pickleball,” while the rest see it as a way to improve their volleying skills for tennis. “It definitely improves reflexes. It’s easy for beginners to pick it up and have fun.” It also introduces kids to racquet sports.
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Stretching the shoulders before playing is advised by licensed sports massage therapist Brian Horner, who works with athletes at pickleball, tennis, racquetball and beach volleyball tournaments in Arizona, California and elsewhere. The shoulder is like the handle of a whip in these sports, says Horner, who authored the new ebook Complete Guide to Winning Pickleball (PickleballTournaments. com). “If it isn’t operating normally, when more pressure is applied it can strain the elbow and wrist.” Swimming, especially backstrokes, is advised because therapists regard water as a friend of shoulders. “Sixty to 70 percent of the people that play [here] are retired,” says Steve Munro, owner of the West View Tennis Center, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He also sees the sport as a nice transition for older tennis players. Pickleball was invented in Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 by then Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. Along with the Pacific Northwest, some other major pockets of popularity include Chicago, Phoenix, southern Utah, Orange County, California; and Collier, Lee and Miami-Dade counties, in Florida.
Tennis Goes Cardio Participants of Cardio Tennis, a Tennis Industry Association program, benefit from high-intensity, aerobic, interval training, using functional movement to run to return shots and move around the court in preparatory footwork drills. It also increases stamina and endurance, which enhances both regular tennis performance and overall fitness. According to CardioTennis.com (which includes a sample video), men can burn between 500 and 1,000 calories in one, hour-long class; women, between 300 and 500. Estimates put the number of players currently engaging in such clinics at 1.82 million nationwide. “Tennis is a chief component of Cardio Tennis, but it’s much more. It’s a group fitness activity, a major workout that increases the heart rate,” says Chris Ojakian, a global Cardio Tennis trainer and executive director of racquet sports with Elite Racquet Sports, of Marina del Rey, California. They manage and operate tennis programs at facilities nationwide. A session often consists of a five-to-seven-minute dynamic warm-up including stretching, tossing tennis balls and light tennis play; more tennis lasting 10 to 12 minutes, including “cardio blast” sideline activities like quick footwork drills and jumping jacks when changing sides; 30 minutes of point-based tennis games with constant rotation of players and more cardio blasts; and a five-to10-minute cool down. “Participants are moving during the times they’d be waiting their turn to hit the ball in regular tennis clinics, and it works on the kind of quick footwork that’s done in competition,” explains Ojakian, the 2011 U.S. Professional Tennis Association California Pro of the Year. Sessions, which also include party music and heart rate monitors, are “so fast paced and fun, people often can’t believe when they’re over,” he enthuses. “It accomplishes so much in one hour.”
Sideline drills enhance skills during Cardio Tennis sessions. Larry Carlat, of Venice, California, editor in chief of PurpleClover.com, credits participating in Cardio Tennis sessions with Ojakian twice a week and a healthier diet in the last three-plus years for losing 25 pounds. “You’re never standing still for more than a couple of seconds, and my footwork has improved,” says the 20-year tennis player. “Chris also provides tennis tips during classes. It’s fun and run!” Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance editor and writer, including for Natural Awakenings magazine.
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oint disease, specifically arthritis, is a common problem in dogs and cats, especially as they age. The causes are many and include obesity, inflammation, immune dysfunction and normal wear and tear in joints. Conventional therapies include steroids, non-steroidal medications, analgesic medications to control pain and surgery, when applicable. Clinical signs of arthritis include joint stiffness, pain, difficulty getting up and down, a pet’s decreased desire to walk or exercise and increased aggression due to pain. Keep in mind that other causes may be misdiagnosed as “arthritis�, but are related to another disease. Many natural therapies for joint disease include acupuncture, chiropractic, cold laser treatment, physical therapy, Chinese and Western herbal therapies, nutrition and diet, homotoxicology and homeopathy. Several key homeopathic remedies recommended for human relief in osteoarthritic knee, hip
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Arnica This is a mainstay of homeopathy, as noted in the New World Veterinary Repertory, and applies to anything related to bones and joints. It is useful for chronic arthritis, especially if the painful parts of the body seem to worsen when moved or touched.
Bryonia Alba It’s especially helpful for pets showing signs of stiffness and inflammation with pain made worse as the pet moves, especially when rising and lying down. Offset cold dry weather with warmth and humidification. Discomfort is aggravated when the
affected body part is touched, bumped or moved about, which may spur aggressive behavior, so show tender care and respect. Relief typically comes when the pet rests the affected part.
Calcarea carbonica This remedy may ease deeply aching arthritis, particularly if bony or fibrous tissue has formed around joints. Avoid cold and dampness. Signs alerting a veterinarian to the problem may include muscle weakness, fatigue from exertion and a feeling of chilliness or sluggishness (these pets may also be hypothyroid).
Kali carbonicum Pets with advanced arthritis showing joints that are thickened or deformed may benefit from kali. Stiffness and pain are typically worse in the morning from cold, damp weather, so that’s an ideal time for applying prescribed treatment.
Rhus toxicodendron This is useful for many arthritic pets and especially those with rheumatoid arthritis, which is rare. The remedy is also beneficial for pets that start the day stiff and in pain, but improve with continued movement. Protect them from cold, wet weather conditions.
Ruta graveolens Another widely recognized arthritis remedy, ruta grav is for pets whose symptoms may be exacerbated by cold and damp and exertion. It may be prescribed for affected and damaged tendons and capsules of the joints, when arthritis may have developed from overuse, repeated wear and tear and associated chronic inflammation. The practice of functional medicine teaches combinations of complementary therapies suited to the individual pet’s needs. Homeopathics can be a beneficial element in treating animals suffering from a variety of joint disorders. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets.
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that I could not have imagined five seconds before they occurred. Afterwards, I knew I would never be the same again. But I was. As children grow, they are not the same again. Parenting boys instead of babies is already a grand departure from everything I have learned up until now and I am just coming to see that it will always be this way. Recently, in trying to figure out when a man that is not a father becomes a man that is a father, I remarked to my sons, “Even though I know being a father has changed me forever, I remember certain things that happened, but not as many as I would have thought.” My older son explained, “Maybe it’s because you are thinking of us more than yourself. Maybe you want time to pass so we can get to the next thing in our lives.” My younger son zeroed in, “The problem is that you think it’s parenting when really it’s childing.” He’s right. What is being a father? It’s letting someone else be a child. It’s suffering through certain kinds of abstract pain so that they don’t. It’s bearing the brunt of disappointments so that they can go on feeling invincible. It’s teaching how to forget as much as it is teaching how to remember… but it is still very near the beginning. Ben Greenman is a widely published author and journalist in Greater New York. Connect at BGreenman.com.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Lunch and Learn Sharing/Mini Meditation Workshop – June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 12-1pm. Series begins with the basics, moves on to exploring how meditation can enhance and be a companion to your spiritual practice, and concludes with finding and nurturing your still point within; w/Kathryn Rambo. $15. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 12 Water Women and Words: Summer Beach Series – Jun 12, 19, 26, Jul 10, 17, 24. 10-11:30am. Annual summer soul group, connecting water, wise women, writers and words, to converse untethered and openly; this year around the spiritual path of Making Life Easy. $10/cash, $15/credit card; each session. Lakefront Park, Wisconsin Ave, nr Brewers Two Coffee House, Pewaukee. 262-544-4310. AnneWondra.com.
Rummage Sale Jun 1-3 – Thur, 4-7pm; Fri, 9am5pm; Sat, 9am-3pm. The church is participating in the Old Hillcrest neighborhood rummage/garage sale. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.
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An Evening with Spirit: Stacie Tatera, Milwaukee Medium – 6:30-8:30pm. Psychic medium Stacie Tatera presents a special evening of Spirit, delivering messages from your loved ones in a gallery-style reading event. $40. Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, Aviation Theatre, 6401 S 13th St, Milwaukee. MilwaukeeMedium.com.
savethedate FRI-SUN, JUNE 9-11 Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring the Wise Women of the Past, Present and Future – June 9-11. Speakers: Tammi Sweet, Ubaka Hill, Lisa Ganora, Whapio and Robin Rose Bennett and many more. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, Kids’ Camp and Teen Spiral. Includes pre-conference classes and workshops. Personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, plant walks, meals, swimming, red tent communal space and more. Enter to win a free full conference ticket, including meals & lodging, at NAChicago.com/CHI/Contests. Contest ends Mar 31. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.
Spirit Message Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. After a meditation to awaken intuitive guidance, attendees will be guided to give & receive messages from spirit. For anyone interested in increasing intuitive abilities or wanting guidance from realms beyond: w/ Ginny Clark. No experience necessary. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Scrap Metal Recycling Truck – 9am-5pm. Bring scrap metal for recycling to the church parking lot. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop – 9:30am12pm. A workshop designed for beginners who want to learn basic mindfulness skills, including meditation, and discover ways to integrate these into daily life; with Ann Marie Arvoy. $40/early bird, $45/after May 30, $35/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 The Art of Japanese Reiki – June 7, 14. 6:308:30pm. Weekly topics include original reiki breath techniques, dry bath, the Sun Mudra and Mikao Usui’s original reiki attunement known as reiju. Open to all practitioners who have Level II and the associated attunement. $50 per class, 10% discount when series is paid in full. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Sacred Women’s Circle – 7-9:30pm. Gathering in circle with intention is powerful. Come together to honor, listen and share hearts with others. Meditate, listen, grow; w/Julie Szyba. $25. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-2714972. SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com.
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symbol, how to draw each, and be instructed in their energetic applications. Reiki distance healing techniques will be taught and practiced. Emphasis placed on the sacred space for the attunement process. Class culminates in the designation of reiki level ii practitioner and a certificate of completion. $165. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Building Your Spiritual Tool Kit – 1-3pm. Enhance and grow your spiritual connection utilizing breathing meditation and mantras; w/Scott Fisher. Prepare an altar for dedication. $25. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262271-4972. SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com. Healing, Our Recognition of Oneness – 1-3pm. Healing leads to awakening that one has never been apart from the creator. One traverses the road to realize no road has needed traveling – heaven is within; an ACIM Workshop. $35, $20/online streaming. Light of Grace Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP by Jun 8: 414258-5555. Info@LightOfGrace.church.
SUNDAY, JUNE 11 Artists Showcase – Jun 11, 18. Unity friends and family will present and sell their works of art following morning fellowship. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Reiki Level One Training – 9am-4pm. Learn reiki for yourself so that you may give yourself or others a treatment. 8 CEUs. $200. Class held in Mukwonago. Register 262-498-4162 or Rhiana@BeReiki.com. Reiki Level I and Candlelight Attunement – 12:30-5:30pm. Learn the components of each
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Treatment Room Techniques Level I – 6:308:45pm. This highly experiential class teaches how to incorporate reiki for treatment, how to create sacred space in the healing room, how to connect with the energy that is reiki, and how to connect to the recipient. Also how to work in tandem with other practitioners. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Introduction to Reiki – 6:30-8:30pm. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of energy medicine and a peek behind the many doors that comprise the healing arts. Questions such as “How can I use reiki in my life” will be answered. Experience your energy field and that of fellow students. $15, registration required. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
savethedate FRIDAY, JUNE 16 28th Annual Energy Fair – June 16, 17, 18. Fri, Sat, 9am-10pm; Sun, 9am-5pm. Celebrate clean energy and sustainability. Enjoy 250+ workshops, 200+ exhibitors, inspiring keynotes including Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, live music, camping, family fun, great food and more. $15/day, $35/weekend, free/volunteers, MREA members; reduced ticket prices before May 17. Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer. 715-592-6595. TheEnergyFair.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Women’s Summer Solstice Chakra Retreat – Jun 16-18. All-inclusive intensive healing weekend: chakra healing, meditation, psychic medium, reflexology, massage, acupuncture, crystal healing, yoga, tai chi, fire ceremony, nature trails in a beautiful, peaceful setting in the Kettle Moraine, West Bend. Contact Dr Christina Wilke-Burbach: 608-393-7353. MindSoulAndSelf.com/WomensWellness-Retreats/. Metaphysical Movie Night – 6:30-9pm. The Matrix, an action sci-fi movie with some violence, featuring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne, is an
excellent depiction of the concept of the world being an illusion. Popcorn will be served. Love offering. Light of Grace Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. Info@LightOfGrace.church.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17 Reiki Level Two Training – 9-5pm. Learn three Usui symbols, increase your energy and consciousness. Prerequisite: Level 1. 8 CEUs. $200. Class held in Mukwonago. Register 262-498-4162 or Rhiana@ BeReiki.com. Introduction to Shamanism and the Medicine Wheel – Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 26, Sep 16. 11am-3pm. Class includes a brief pan-cultural exploration and overview of shamanism in ancient and contemporary urban cultures; a discussion of purpose; fundamentals of the journey worlds; shamanic states of consciousness; journeying and healing; meeting one’s spirit guides and power animals. An overview of sound induction, including rattles, drumming, and vocalizing. $75. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Father’s Day Celebration – 10am. Special music, a gift for each gentleman present, and a barbeque following the Sunday fellowship. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Reiki Level 1 & Candlelight Attunement – 12:305:30pm. This class is taught using the original intent and ideals of Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of reiki. Topics include connecting to the frequency of energy using intention, basic breath and meditation techniques, beginning energy field scanning and self-healing hand positions. Basic techniques for grounding and protection also introduced. $140. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 BioMat Sessions & Reiki – June 21, 24, 27. Healing amethyst mat, with Far infrared, PEMF, biophoton and magnet therapies. $50/30 min session intro price. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek. Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. InspirationWellnessGroup.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22 Getting Serious about Essential Oils – 10am11:30pm. Barb Lemke facilitates a presentation on various aspects of essential oils. June topic is oils for optimal health. Open to all, beginners and experienced. Q&A follows. Preregistration appreciated. $5. Center for Well-Being Lake Country LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. C4WB.com.
Tea with Natalie – 9-11:30am Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a health chat about supplements with a holistic wellness expert. $10. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek. RSVP, Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. InspirationWellness Group.com. Acu-Gong: Acupuncture + Gong Bath Meditation – 4-5:15pm. Acu-Gong combines the power of gong meditation with community-style acupuncture. No previous acupuncture or meditation experience required. $40. Royal Road Clinic: mind body care, 1841 N Prospect Ave, 2nd fl, Milwaukee. 414-377-3898. RoyalRoadMKE.com/MeditationMilwaukee/. Summer Soirée – 7-9:30pm. Unwind, relax with friends, have a beer or glass of wine and be entertained by singer/songwriter Eddie Lemberger and the inspiring duo Ann Marie Fischer and John Gleysteen. $20/includes one beverage, free/coffee, tea, and water. Light of Grace Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. Info@LightOfGrace.church.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Healing through Chakras– Workshop with Barret Hedeen calls forth the human body‘s ability to heal itself, focusing on the Chakras. $30 suggested love offering; no one turned away due to finances. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Aromatherapy: Stress and Pain Management – 12-3:30pm. Class will focus on essential oil blends to help manage and alleviate stress and its harmful impact on us and explore essential oil blends to assist with pain management. You will also learn aromatherapy based techniques to promote relaxation and to manage pain. We will close the class with a guided imagery session for relaxation. $50 Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
savethedate MONDAY, JUNE 26 A New Path To Health – 7pm. Dr Gabriele Machacek, a member of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends, which documents healings that occur in the Circle of Friends, will discuss a natural, cost-free way of attaining healing and help through the teachings of Bruno Groening. He will offer simple instructions on how to absorb a healing power available to everyone, regardless of nationality or faith. The healing stream can be experienced during the lecture. Free, donations are appreciated. Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee. 414-213-0113. NorthAmerica.Bruno-Groening.org.
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Mediumship Training – June 24-25. 9am-4pm. Highly experiential class will teach a variety of techniques to make connections with the spirit world and give an evidential reading. Taught by Amy Wilinski, who trained with many gifted mediums and brings a blend of styles this work. $300/ non-residential, $355/shared accommodation & meals, $380/private room & meals. Register online: GoldenLightHealing.net.
Book Reading/Signing and Author Conversation – Jun 28. 6:30-8:30pm. With Daniel Goodenough, author of The Caravan of Remembering, A Road Map for Experiencing the Awakening of your Life’s Mission. What if there was a process to remember your purpose for being, a process to remember who you truly are? Free, books available for sale. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Sandra: 262-827-9267. CaravanOfRemembering.com.
plan ahead JULY Peru Mysticism – Jul 2-8. Explore Peruvian shamanism with local medicine people and participate in healing rituals and meditations at ancient holy sites including Machu Picchu. Led by Amy & David Wilinski of Golden Light Healing. Info: 920-6098277. GoldenLightHealing.net. Shamanic Training Whispers on the Wind – July 19-23. Explore ancient energy medicine practices in this transformational four-series program. Held at Golden Light Healing Retreat Center in northeastern Wisconsin, where you will be held in the arms of Mother Nature as you delve into the teachings of the medicine wheel. See website or call for more information. Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. Golden LightHealing.net.
SEPTEMBER Women’s Retreat: Honoring Mother Earth – September 15-17. Fri, 12pm-Sun, 12pm. Join Diane Seymour and Sandra Anderson to embrace the connection to Mother Earth and her beauty in our lives. See website for more information. Cedar Valley Retreat Center, West Bend. RSVP: 262-3670607. C4WB.com.
OCTOBER El Camino de Santiago – Oct 2-12. El Camino de Santiago, The Way of St. James, is an ancient pilgrimage trail of personal reflection, crossing the wine country, mountains and valleys of Spain, ending at the cathedral in Compostela where St. James’ remains are said to be interred. Led by spiritual teacher, Amy Wilinski, you will travel with tailor-made meditations, rituals and ceremonies. Golden Light Healing. 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
JANUARY 2018 Peru Mysticism – January 28-Feb 3, 2018. Explore Peruvian shamanism up close and personal on a spiritual journey with Golden Light Healing. Participate in healing rituals and meditations at ancient holy sites, including Machu Picchu, with the local shamans. Information, Amy: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
classifieds $20 for up to 20 words, then $1 extra per word. Email content to Publisher@Natural Milwaukee.com. Deadline is the 10th. SUMMER PROGRAMS OUTDOOR NATURE CAMP – 6-week camp for ages 5-10. July 10-August 18. 9:30am-3:30pm. Nature exploration and creative play. TinyGreen Trees.com.
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to develop increased awareness and presence. Open for beginner to advanced practice; with Ann Marie Arvoy. $15, free/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
$5 Yoga Classes – Daily yoga classes available; call or visit the website for the schedule. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, 327 East St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-227-2889. IBW.edu.
Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 6-7pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com.
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Friendship and Potluck – 4th Sun. Celebrate with a spiritual community; messages and music during the service followed by food and fellowship. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.
Minister’s Book Study – 9:15-10:45am. This is an open discussion group; call for the current book title. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.
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Sunday Gathering: Light of Grace – 10am. Come for meditation, soul-filled music and an inspiring spiritual message to uplift and motivate you. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave, West Allis. 414258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church. Unity Church of Light Sunday Service – 10am. Sunday service with Rev Sue Ellen Kelly and the amazing music of George Busateri, John Zaffiro and various soloists. Children’s Sunday school at same time. Unity Church of Light, 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 110, Brookfield (in Bishop’s Woods West 1). 262-641-7558. UnityChurchOfLight.com. Talks On Truth – 11:30am-1pm. The book provides a different viewpoint from which to see Christianity; the author, Unity’s co-founder, presents 14 talks on issues and themes about metaphysical aspects of Christianity; taught by Rev Brian Griffin. Love offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414 475-0105. UCIM@Wi.RR.com. Shamanic Journey and Drumming Circle – 11:45am. 3rd Sun. Meets following fellowship and service. Please bring your drum, some available for use. Group led by Dennis Clark, president, board of trustees. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Coloring and Crafting Club – 12pm. 2nd Sun. Meets in the fireside room following fellowship and service. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. UCIM@wi.rr.com.
monday Mindfulness Meditation: Jump Start Your Work Week – 8-8:45am. Starting the day fully present is a good way to bring your best self to the workplace: w/Joanne Nelson, Wake Up the Writer Within. Free will donation; preregistration appreciated. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. Sandra@c4wb.com. Mindful Discussion and Meditation – 5:156:05pm. A 20-minute opening guided meditation; questions and dialogue about mindfulness and meditation practices; ending with a brief minimally guided meditation; with Ann Marie Arvoy. Intended
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for upper teens and adults. $15, free/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. RSVP: 262-512-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com. Tai Chi for Healers – 6-7:30pm. Class is oriented specifically to healers to teach grounding and boundaries through movement, breathe and energy; to raise their vibrational rate and develop sensitivity in their practices. Beginners welcome. $75/6-week segment. Light of Grace Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. Info@LightOfGrace.church.
tuesday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Court, Ste 210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com. Yoga for Back and Core – 6:45-7:45pm. A meditative hatha yoga class; basic postures and stretches for a healthy spine and strong inner core are practiced. Attention is given to the breath and focus. $12 drop in, $50/5-class pass, $10/ member drop in, $45/member 5-class pass; registration on line suggested. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
wednesday Wellness Wednesday – 10am-1pm. Three presentations each session: A different wellness women theme each month. $12.50/per day, $40/per month. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com. Guided Meditation – 12-12:45pm. A guided mindfulness meditation with a focus on the breath
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Gentle Healing Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle, individualized class ideal for those with chronic aches and pains, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, post-injury, health conditions, or interested in gentle yoga. Instructor: Shelley Carpenter, PT, eRYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/class. Lakepoint Church, S63W13694 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.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 Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 6:30pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/class. Lakepoint Church, S63W13694 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com.
friday Community Drumming Circle – 6:30-8pm. 1st Fri. Bring your friends and drums and sink into a smooth flow. Release the stress of daily life; w/ Tom Kotlarek. No experience necessary. Drums available. Donation; preregistration encouraged. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. Sandra@c4wb.com.
saturday Citizens Climate Lobby – 1:30pm. 2nd Sat. This is a non-partisan group working together to further the cause of healthy climate for all. Unity Church in Milwaukee, Wedding Suite, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY ALANA
6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-813-4747 AcupunctureByAlana.com Specializing in pain treatment, internal medicine, hormone imbalance and stress management. Alana Hammer, MS L.Ac utilizes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help individuals achieve their optimal health.
ANANDA ACUPUNCTURE & HEALING CENTER
4528 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood 414-791-0303 AnandaAcupuncture.com Our focus is stress and pain management along with support modalities: 5 element nutritional consultations, Angel Card readings, reiki and CranioSacral Therapy, herbal, homeopathic and essential oil prescriptions. See ad, page 12.
ENERQI CENTER FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 10827 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis 414-209-4228 EnerqiAcu.com
A 501c3 nonprofit, fullservice acupuncture care center, we offer excellence in pain management, oncology support, and stress insomnia treatment in our beautiful West Allis clinic. See ad, page 28.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION/ HEALING ALL SPIRIT HEALING
Specializing in mental health, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD; stress reduction, digestive and eating disorders, detox and chronic pain. Offering acupuncture, reiki, gong bath meditations.
262-369-5317 VapikaWellness.com 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland Mechthilde Moser is a certified ayurveda counselor/educator, panchakarma therapist and holistic life coach helping you to experience health through ayurvedic bodywork, lifestyle and diet consultations and coaching.
BODYWORK
Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com
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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.
AYURVEDA SANTHIGRAM WELLNESS AYURVEDA SPA
12800 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-955-6600 Facebook.com/SanthigramMilwaukee Santhigram’s Vaidya Sunita, the only ayurvedic doctor in Wisconsin, offers affordable authentic ayurvedic consultations, diet/yoga/lifestyle coaching, panchakarma treatments, spa services. Come, experience true healing. See ad, page 2.
ROYAL ROAD CLINIC
1841 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee 414-377-3898 RoyalRoadMke.com
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SANTOSHA YOGA AND AYURVEDA W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Delafield 262-271-4972 SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com
Nikki Estes offers holistic health coaching through ayurvedic consultations, AyurYoga therapy and ayurvedic products and essential oils. Balance the body, focus the mind, enlighten the spirit. See ad, page 7.
19601 W Bluemound Rd, #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 14.
CHIROPRACTIC OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
15850 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 306, Brookfield 262-226-8349 OptimalPerformanceWI.com
We combine the best of chiropractic, physical therapy and wellness care. We use a comprehensive panel of diagnostic testing to insure our patients get the highest level of care possible.
SETTIMI CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER
17280 W North Ave, Ste G-102, Brookfield 262-789-0576 SettimiChiropractic.com Special focus on women and children, Dr. Settimi has been providing exceptional wellness care to our community for over 27 years. Our natural approach addresses common healthcare concerns in a warm and welcoming environment. See ad, page 23.
CRYSTALS ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS
13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Our Crystal Emporium features unique and exquisite crystals, stones and natural stone jewelry at affordable prices. Crystal Workshops and therapeutic Crystal Healing sessions also available.
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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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ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Anne Wondra 262-544-4310 Yldist.com/myoilsjuice
My wellness site is life-centered. I write about and teach empowered wellness, useful resources, and creating everyday wellness for ourselves. Learn more on my blog tab at Yldist.com/myoilsjuice.
SPRINGDALE FARM Peter Seely 920-892-4856 SpringdaleFarm.com
FLOATATION FLOAT LIFE
Springdale Farm, of Plymouth, has been offering organic vegetable shares since 1988 and also currently supplies local coops, restaurants, and indoor winter farmers’ markets.
DENTISTRY
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 5.
INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS
Try Float Therapy in one of three private rooms to reduce aches, pains, stress, and promote relaxation. $20 off your first visit. See ad, page 9.
HANDCRAFTED COOKWARE HOUSEKEEPER CROCKERY
414-534-6943 HouseKeeperCrockery.com Twitter & Instagram: @housecrockery Locally sourced, 100% Americanmade, pure elegant copper cookware, organic cast iron skillets, wooden spoons, pottery and more. Redesign your kitchen with handcrafted essentials. See ad, page 19.
N35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.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.
HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Sandra Anderson 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland 262-367-0607 • c4wb.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 28.
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.
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Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek 414-651-2243 MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com Wellness coach, guide, consultant, educator and reiki practitioner since 2000. Specializing in disease reversal with natural evidencebased therapies. Emphasis on functional, alternative, complementary and energy medicines.
PURE ENERGY YOGA
Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT, Reiki Master/Teacher PureEnergyYoga.com • 414-217-4185
211 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay 414-214-7378 FloatLifeWI.com
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY OF PORT WASHINGTON
222 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-235-4525 HolisticDentistryWI.com
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Amy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277 GoldenLightHealing.net
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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.
Reiki healing sessions and instruction, yoga classes for all in Pewaukee, Muskego, Greendale. Restore balance, health and wellbeing in mind, body and spirit.
GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS EXTREME ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. info@ExtremeKleaner.com ExtremeKleaner.com 800-337-8326
Visit ExtremeKleaner.com to get your free sample of Extreme Kleaner, a non-toxic biodegradable multi-purpose cleaner-degreaser aimed to improve air and water quality and reduce negative influences on the environment. See ad, page 20.
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 8.
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 14.
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 9.
ZUZA’S WAY INTEGRATIVE WHOLE FAMILY CARE
MENTAL HEALTH
817 N East Ave, Waukesha 262-312-9098 • ZuzasWay.com
BLUE STONE COUNSELING
Dagmara Beine blends Western medicine with Integrative/ Functional medicine to empower your whole family with knowledge and the right tools to make the most informed decisions for your health. See ad, page 26.
WONDERSPIRIT
262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com Anne Wondra is a coach, writer, muse, madam of feminine spirit arts and sciences, spiritual exploring, self-esteem, inner wisdom and energy medicine. See ad, page 29.
LYMPHATIC DETOX ALIVE & WELL NATURALLY 140 S Main St, Thiensville 262-297-7070 AliveAndWellNaturally.com
Teresa Lopez offers dry salt bed t h e r a p y, S T- 8 Ly m p h a t i c decongestion/oxygen/ozone, MediCupping, microscopy, and independent monthly healthy foods lifestyle courses. Complimentary BioMat sessions.
MEDICINE – FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GREENSQUARE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-292-3900, Ext 203 GreenSquareCenter.com
20+ 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.
My mission is to provide personal, compassionate counseling that transforms the human experience to one of joy and hope by optimizing each client’s potential.
MEDICINE - NATUROPATHIC LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE
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10040 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon BlueStoneCounselingLLC.com 262-241-5604
TRINERGY CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY
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 12.
MEDICINE - NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT DR. NEAL POLLACK NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT 2600 N Mayfair Rd, Ste 1120, Wauwatosa 414-453-7780 MilwaukeePainClinic.com
Specializing in neurology, pain treatment, and musculoskeletal medicine, we provide traditional and alternative regenerative therapies that have enabled thousands of patients to avoid surgery, reduce medications, and relieve their pain. See ad, page 17.
12800 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-955-6600 At Trinergy, a holistic mental health clinic, Dr Tummala provides mind-body evaluation & comprehensive treatment plan to address psychological problems & achieve health & vitality. See ad, page 2.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE WHITE WOLF MFR
Infinity Healing Center, 3305 N 124th St, Brookfield 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
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Bay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locations Outpost.coop
DRAGONFLY MEDITATION STUDIO
11649 N Port Washington Rd, Ste 225, Mequon 262-518-0173 • DragonflyMeditation.com Dragonfly Meditation is a secular (non-religious) mindfulnessb a s e d s t u d i o w h i c h o ff e r s meditation instruction, special workshops, retreats, massage, reiki and yoga classes. See ad, page 23.
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 11.
NUTRITION LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER 8843 W North Ave, Wauwatosa 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 40.
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OUTDOOR GEAR YELLOW WOOD GEAR
401 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay YellowWoodGear.com 414-332-3636
KEVIN MCCOY ROLFING
262-337-1530 KevinMcCoyRolfing.com Brookfield and Glendale locations Rolfing Structural Integration is a unique whole-body approach that facilitates effortless, upright posture & fluid, pain-free movement. It helps you feel comfortable in your own skin. See ad, page 26.
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 7.
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Infinity Healing Center, 3305 N 124th St, Brookfield 414-429-5117 Reiki-AngelikHands.com
Ann Miller is certified in the Usui Shiki Ryoho method of reiki. Experience the many benefits of reiki energy healing, which promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. schedule your appointment today.
BE REIKI
100 Main St, Mukwonago 262-498-4162 BeReiki.com
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.
INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
Rhiana is trained in Usui and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki. Earn CEUs. If you’re looking for certified training and compassionate healing sessions call Rhiana.
CINDY CARLSON REIKI AND ENERGY HEALING
121 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 208, Whitefish Bay 414-758-0657 CarlsonHealing.com
327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee 414-227-2889 • IBW.edu Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.
MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
6232 Bankers Rd, Racine • 800-593-2320 Acupuncture.edu
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 19.
The Midwest College, with campuses in Racine and Chicago, offers accredited programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine that lead to licensed practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and many other states. See ad, page 29.
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SKIN CARE SKIN AND ACNE SPECIALIST
682 Kettle Moraine Drive South, Slinger 920-210-0370 SkinAndAcneSpecialist.com Rachel Geschke is a Face Reality Acne Specialist and holistic esthetician. She specializes in acne treatment and prevention, along with reiki-infused facials, peels and waxing.
SPIRITUAL LIGHT OF GRACE
Associate Pastor Kris Nelsen 5806 W National Ave, West Allis LightOfGrace.Church A loving, spiritual community dedicated to assisting others on their spiritual journey. We provide 10am Sunday gatherings, healing services, weddings, classes & m o r e . S e n i o r P a s t o r To m Sherbrook. See ad, page 11.
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 27.
VETERINARY SERVICES ANIMAL DOCTOR HOLISTIC VETERINARY COMPLEX
S73 W16790 Janesville Rd, Muskego 414-422-1300 AnimalDoctorHolistic.com Complete, integrated pet health care, including natural nutrition, titres, herbal/glandular/nutraceutical supplements, and essential oils. Dr. Jodie is a certified acupuncturist and food therapist.
WELLNESS CENTER MYOM WELLBEING
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