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the life-changing experience I had as the result of committing to JJ Virgin’s food elimination diet, which is mentioned in Kathleen Barnes’ article, “Fearless Eating: How to Move Past Food Sensitivities,” on page 18. By removing the most reactive and inflammatory foods—including gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, sugar, corn and peanuts— I dramatically lost weight, my skin cleared up, lifelong debilitating seasonal allergies disappeared almost immediately, my sleep improved, and my overall energy levels and mental acuity increased. Many people report similar, remarkable improvements in their health after eliminating these and other trigger foods. For the most part, I have kept these foods out of my diet. However, over time, I started to develop sensitivities and allergic reactions to other foods, such as tree nuts, eggplant and, most recently, olives. Slowly, the list of foods I can tolerate is shrinking, and other people report similar experiences. Perhaps we were not meant to live on such a restricted diet. The big question is, “What is going on?” Dr. John Douillard attempts to answer that question in his new book, Eat Wheat: A Scientifically and Clinically-Proven Approach to Safely Bringing Wheat and Dairy Back into your Diet. Douillard’s book and theories have stirred up exciting discussions among well-known nutrition experts and grainfree diet advocates, including Dr. David Perlmutter, author of Grain Brain and Dr. Joseph Mercola, author of The No Grain Diet, who is featured in an interview on page 22 of this issue. Douillard describes new evidence that suggests humans have eaten glutenrich grains longer and with more frequency than they have hunted animals and cooked meats. He includes research about the health benefits of whole, organic and unrefined wheat and ancient grains; they have been shown to provide antioxidants, support heart health and healthy cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation and the risk of cancer. With the support of numerous research studies, Douillard proposes that the source of widespread gluten sensitivity and leaky gut syndrome in recent decades may be that our digestive systems have been damaged by exposure to environmental toxins, antibiotics, and glyphosate (extensively used in herbicides like Roundup), and by the consumption of processed and GMO foods instead of whole foods from the Earth. These harmful factors and others have led to leaky gut syndrome, the overgrowth of harmful bacteria and a decline in the enzymes and stomach acids necessary to properly digest food, especially difficult-to-digest foods like wheat and dairy. Eliminating such foods may improve symptoms but will not heal the underlying problem. Autoimmune diseases affect tens of millions of Americans, and some theorize that it all begins in the gut. Douillard, Mercola and Perlmutter agree that it makes sense to heal leaky gut and restore the digestive system to its optimum state. Whether wheat and dairy should be introduced after the healing has taken place— and in the absence of a genuine Celiac disease diagnosis—is still up for debate. This is not the final piece to the puzzle, but it is interesting new information, and I, for one, am excited to follow the conversation. To your health, Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher
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hite Conch Dharma Center will sponsor presentations by Buddhist Lama Domo Geshe Rinpoche to help those interested in learning to meditate or in enhancing their practice. The first class, Motivation to Change, takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., March 24, at Light of Grace, a Miracles Center, in West Allis. This class consists of a healthy discussion about what it takes to reorganize priorities in order to make time to grow; suggested Domo Geshe Rinpoche donation is $15. How to Meditate, a half-day workshop with Rinpoche from 1 to 4 p.m., March 25, at the Unity Church in Milwaukee, will teach participants the nuts and bolts of starting a meditation practice and how to maintain it daily; suggested donation is $35. Rejoicing is the topic of Rinpoche’s talk at the Unity Church of Milwaukee Sunday Service on March 26. Attendees at the service can open up to higher dimensions of joy with Rinpoche’s sermon on spiritual rejoicing. Locations: Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave., West Allis; Unity Church, 1717 N. 73rd St., Wauwatosa. For more information or to register, call 262-370-5974 or visit White-Conch.org.
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n the effort to grow a comprehensive holistic healing community, Infinity Healing Center welcomes independent practitioners Ann Miller, a reiki master and intuitive medium, and Tony Grimm, a licensed massage therapist and expert level practitioner of the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach (JFB MFR Approach). Miller, owner of Angelik Hands, LLC, has been practicing reiki since 2015 and is certified in the Usui Shiki Ryoho method. She offers one-on-one intuitive reiki energy healing sessions, including intuitive guidance and support, to empower and enable her clients on their journey to optimum healing Ann Miller and wellbeing. Miller utilizes therapeutic-grade essential oils as well as crystal therapy in her practice. Grimm, of White Wolf MFR, has been a massage therapist since 2007 and has been practicing the JFB MFR Approach since 2012. JFB MFR is a safe and gentle hands-on form of bodywork that uses a steady and sustained gentle pressure which can reduce pain by releasing restrictions in the fascia (connective tissue). JFB MFR is helpful for conditions such as neck and back pain, bulging discs, tennis elbow, migraines, sciatica and soft tissue injuries. Both practitioners are currently offering specials: Miller’s special for new clients is one 90-minute intuitive reiki energy Tony Grimm healing session at half price (a $120 value); limit one offer per customer. Grimm is offering a special for new and existing clients: a free half-hour upgrade ($50 value) on the first one-hour JFB MFR treatment; limit one a month per customer through June 2017. Location: 3305 N. 124th St., Ste. A, Brookfield. For more information about Angelik Hands, call 414-429-5117 or visit Reiki-AngelikHands.com. To contact White Wolf MFR, call 414-543-0855 or visit WhiteWolfMFR.com. See ads, pages 8 and 13.
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ubrey Poglajen, a practitioner with Ananda Acupuncture & Healing Center, will be giving a talk entitled Authenticity and Connection Through Aubrey Poglajen Angelic Energy. The talk will be held at 11 a.m. on March 25, at the Dare to Be Aware Fair held in the Sister Joel Read Conference Center at Alverno College. According to Poglajen, angel therapy is used to help integrate one’s connection to the divine, helping them to arrive at their own authenticity and find fulfillment in the human experience. Poglajen will touch on key archangels that assist in guiding humans within different earthly realms such as health, love, money, career, communication and self-awareness. Poglajen received angel intuitive therapist certification by Doreen Virtue in 2016 and a Master in Oriental Medicine in 2012. Free with $5 admission to fair. Fair location: 3400 S. 43rd St., Milwaukee. To learn more, visit DareToBeAwareFair.com. Ananda Acupuncture & Healing Center is located at 4528 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood. For more information, call 414-791-0303, email Info@AnandaAcupuncture.com or visit AnandaAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 26.
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hose interested in supporting locally grown, farm-fresh food can meet Wisconsin farmers, learn about community supported agriculture (CSA), hear about their growing practices, learn about subscription options and network with other foodies at the 15th annual Local Farmer Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 11, at the Riverside Park branch of the Urban Ecology Center. There will also be workshops throughout the day: CSA Basics at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. will explain how CSAs work and provide information about forming a workplace CSA. Cooking From Your CSA Box at noon and 12:45 p.m. will share ideas on seasonal cooking, food preservation and more. The Milwaukee Public Museum will also host the Farm Fresh Pop-Up Museum, where attendees can share maps and photos of family farms, weekly newsletters from their CSAs, and stories about connections to farming and local food sources. Lunch will be available for purchase from Milwaukee Localicious. Admission is free. Location: 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee. For more information, visit Facebook.com/events/ 1702149886768952.
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he 10th annual Dare to Be Aware Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 25, at the Sister Joel Read Conference Center, at Alverno College. The fair gathers more than 100 exhibitors focused on expanding well-being, joy, growth and vitality. This year’s fair includes free workshops, performances and demonstrations to teach people about lifestyle decisions to enhance their health. Offerings include specialists in health and wellness, life coaching and personal growth programs, natural healing, herbs, organic items, animal communicators, sound healers, psychic readings and more. “I invite you to enjoy a day of learning and exploring, and meeting caring people who have resources to help you awaken your natural self,” says Patricia Clason, director of the Center for Creative Learning, producers of the Fair. The Dare to Be Aware Fair is sponsored by Center for Creative Learning, Natural Awakenings magazine, Free Spirit Crystals and Windsong/Spirit Faire 2017. To commemorate the 10-year milestone, Mayor Tom Barrett has declared March 25, 2017 to be Dare to Be Aware Day in Milwaukee. Admission: $5. Location: 3400 S. 43rd St., Milwaukee. For more information, email Patricia@Dare ToBeAwareFair.com or visit DareTo BeAwareFair.com. See ad, page 15.
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ight of Grace, a Miracles Center, has opened the Annex, a Healing & Spiritual Education Center adjacent to the chapel building that is devoted to a variety of healing modalities, events and classes. It is employing a new, German-made, technologically advanced device that increases circulation by 30 percent. “We are thrilled with the results and testimonials we have received from our community and are excited to offer this at our new center,” states Reverend Kris Nelsen. “We are offering everyone their first session free. It takes only 15 minutes and is painless and very relaxing.” Upcoming classes and events include a native-themed concert followed by a drum circle; an animal communication class; a series on the chakras; meditation from the Edgar Cayce readings; essential oils spring cleaning; dreams interpretation; and Buddhist teachings about motivation to change. Other events at the center include reiki shares, kirtan, drum circles, spiritual movie night and healing/spiritual activities. Nelsen is a minister at Light of Grace, a reiki master and soul coach. The center is devoted to helping each person on his or her inner spiritual journey. Location: 5900 W. National Ave., West Allis. For more information, call 414-258-5555 or visit LightOfGrace.church. See ad, page 19.
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nyone that has struggled to reduce their intake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) may have considered avoiding saturated fat in their diets, although the latest metastudy published in the Annals of Internal Medicine now refutes this. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, conducted a test to determine if consuming low-fat versus regular cheeses impacts LDL cholesterol levels. The study divided 139 people into three groups. One ate regular fat cheese, one consumed reduced-fat cheese and one didn’t eat any cheese at all for 12 weeks. Both LDL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) levels were tested at the beginning and end of the period. Researchers found no significant difference in the LDL levels of any of the groups and no difference between the HDL levels of the reduced-fat and regular cheese groups, suggesting that consuming low-fat versions has no measurable metabolic benefit. An increase in HDL levels among those that abstained from eating cheese altogether was noted.
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he five-second rule is a belief that food that falls to the floor can be safely eaten as long as it’s picked up quickly. Researchers from Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sought to test its veracity. Four different food items were tested, including watermelon, bread and butter, plain bread and gummy candy, using four different surfaces—stainless steel, ceramic tile, wood and carpet. Each surface was contaminated by bacteria and completely dry before the scientists dropped each item for one second, five, 30 and 300 seconds. A total of 128 separate scenarios were repeated 20 times each and 2,560 measurements were taken and analyzed for contamination. The results proved that longer contact time resulted in more bacterial contamination, but there were also cases of instantaneous contamination, which disproves the five-second rule. The wet surface of a watermelon yielded the most contamination and gummy candy the least. The surface tests yielded surprising results, with carpet transferring significantly fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel, while wood floors exhibited varied results.
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Oregano Oil Proves a Safe Antibiotic for Poultry In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply. Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease. Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.
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Oil Wastewater Irrigating California Fields In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers. A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots. The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply. Source: FoodAndWaterWatch.org.
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aul Shinkle is John Carroll Univerinspired by the sity. He then earned line, “I can’t let his master’s degree in the world die just philosophy at Cleve‘cause no one would land State University try,” from the 1975 and in 2001, moved song “Fair Warning”, to Milwaukee to do by musician Todd postgraduate work Rundgren. Shinkle, an teaching at Marquette acupuncturist and the University. executive director of Those experiencEnerqi (pronounced es, along with a perener-CHEE, as in qi life sonal incident, piqued force), says he is invigShinkle’s interest in orated daily by those pursuing acupuncture. words because they Although his mother embody his attitude beat pancreatic cancer and efforts in making in her 50s, she was positive contributions diagnosed later in life to the community. with colon cancer Shinkle’s servicethat metastasized to Paul Shinkle oriented work began her liver and lungs. when he was a firefighter and paramed- Shinkle was deeply inspired by the onic in Kent, Ohio, where he also served cologist that compassionately cared for as lieutenant, acting captain and fitness her during her final hours, despite the coordinator. “I took two things from doctor’s grueling schedule. that experience. I gained a strong com Shinkle enrolled at the Midwest mitment to patient care, as I saw human College of Oriental Medicine, in Rabeings at their most vulnerable, and I cine, and completed the acupuncture learned very crisp, practical manageprogram in 2015. He concluded his ment skills,” he reflects. studies in herbal medicine the follow Because he had always enjoyed ing year, thus achieving a Master of Scicooking, Shinkle transitioned out of ence degree in Oriental Medicine. Last fire-and-rescue services and into a September, he and a board of directors chef’s school in Cleveland, Ohio, where opened Enerqi, a nonprofit clinic offerhe learned to prepare French cuisine ing reasonably priced acupuncture, as using organic food from local farmers. well as traditional medicine services, From there, he worked in restaurants, herbs and nutrition. for caterers and as a butler, which They chose West Allis because taught him the business side of food they noticed the area was underserved service, as well as how food is confor those services. “Enerqi is committed nected both culturally and nutritionally to offering excellence in patient care,” in our lives. Shinkle emphasizes. “As a nonprofit, Shinkle eventually returned to we don’t think about our medicine as a school again. Having realized his knack commodity, so we don’t have to think for philosophy, he pursued and earned about our patients as commodities.” a bachelor’s degree in the subject from Enerqi encompasses three pillars
of care, the first being stress. “I joke with patients that there is only one disease right now in the U.S., and it is stress,” Shinkle says. Secular meditation instruction is offered to every patient at no additional cost. Pain management is the second mainstay of Enerqi, Shinkle notes, because pain can manifest in people’s lives as insomnia, and he has noticed the recent rise in opioid prescriptions and how easily that leads to addiction. Acupuncture can be an effective way to combat the need for those powerful and addictive medicines, ultimately reducing both pain and health care costs. Shinkle notes that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recommends acupuncture to returning Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans to help them cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and reduce their pain medication intake. The third aspect of care offered at Enerqi focuses on oncology support services. Shinkle emphasizes that acupuncture does not cure cancer, but it can help with stress management, pain and nausea, thus lessening the side effects of chemotherapy. Acupuncture can also be used in conjunction with cancer treatments. Shinkle currently teaches at the Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee and also volunteers acupuncture services for CORE/EL Centro, a nonprofit located in Walker’s Point that offers natural healing services to people of all income levels. Rundgren’s lyrics are as powerful today as they were more than 40 years ago, and Shinkle is optimistic that society will not let the world die. “We can learn to dial down the divisiveness and work face-to-face, hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart by making positive choices in the way we spend our money and in the way we spend our lives: by striving for a society that’s grounded in our human goodness,” he says. The Enerqi Center for Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine is located at 10827 W. Lincoln Ave., in West Allis. For more information, call 414-209-4228 or visit EnerqiAcu.com. See ad, page 9. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.
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Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults. “Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet. Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports. Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky
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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days. “These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wideranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.
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Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no. They’re often outlawed by schools to protect the students that experience extreme peanut allergies.
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The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening. For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them. Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.
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gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases. Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone. Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods. Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer
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Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes to dysbiosis, as verified by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods. GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining. Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intestines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through. In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.” Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links gluten and headaches. Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna,
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last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain. Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group. Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.
Eliminate Items, Then Challenge
Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.
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Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu. Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her threeweek diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners. “When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin. “You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.” Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.
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People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed. Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able
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With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness? One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five milligrams per deciliter).
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In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now? I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water. Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.
What role do carbohydrates play? Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel. One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day.
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What can we do better to maintain optimal health? Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic. At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers—including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University. The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat.
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n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information. Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.
Heart Health Benefit
A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy. The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the lowfat diet was born. In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More
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recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.
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Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking. “Eating fat can make you lean. Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also in-
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crease fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes. Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts. Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. “Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”
Healthy Levels of Fat
“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.” “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higher-
fat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.” Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says. Each amount listed indicates a serving size. Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil) Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup) Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon) Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats. Source: Adapted from Eat Fat, Get Thin, by Mark Hyman, M.D.
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from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.� Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,� says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision. Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward
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Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye & Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease. Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope. According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses. Common eye conditions generally develop so slowly that they may not present noticeable symptoms until deterioration has become severe. “Many
factors can affect our eyesight, includingother health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot. Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent. In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes. Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss. Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important. “A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.” The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ITCHY PETS
Gentle Ways to Calm Allergies by Sandra Murphy
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ather than routinely giving drugs to dogs and cats to relieve dry, itchy, skin or food allergies, consider more gentle natural alternatives. As with people, knowing what an animal is allergic to is key to finding the right remedy and preventing future outbreaks. With dogs, about 20 percent of itching and scratching can be attributed to food ingredients. Symptoms can show up as early as 5 months or as late as 12 years old, often combined with inhalant or contact allergies. Chronic ear infections are often traced to food allergies. “If a pet is suffering mightily, see your veterinarian for shots or pills for immediate relief. Then ask the vet to allergy test for the specific problem,” advises Veterinarian Laurie Dohmen, owner of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies, in Hartly, Delaware. “This isn’t something you can do yourself. I’ve seen pet owners use what worked for a friend’s dog and make their own pets sicker, despite research and good intentions. What works for one pet won’t necessarily work for another.” While food elimination testing works, it’s a long process that must be done with precision. “If your pet
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even just nibbles the eliminated food, you have to start all over again,” says Dohmen. Whether commercially prepared or home cooked, the number of ingredients can substantially extend a test period. Each item must be completely avoided for about six weeks for an accurate assessment. Environmental allergies, which encompass everything unrelated to food, range from common grasses to inhaled pollutants. New carpets or rugs, cleaning supplies, a neighbor’s pesticides, dust and pollen are among the culprits that can cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms are itchy ears or skin, ear infections, sneezing, runny eyes, scratching, vomiting or diarrhea. Veterinarian Judy Morgan, owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, in Clayton, New Jersey, also uses herbs in her practice to alleviate food and environmental allergy symptoms. “They can be tinctures or poultices; one herb or a blended mixture. Some are applied externally, some internally.” Giving the proper dosage for the size of the pet is vital. She particularly likes calendula for hot spots, despite its
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odor, because it’s antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral, followed by witch hazel to dry them, and then coconut oil or aloe to soothe and soften affected skin—plus Echinacea to boost the immune system. She uses ginger or peppermint to counteract nausea. “Many people think an allergic pet should be switched to a lamb and rice diet. In some cases, that makes dry, itchy, skin worse,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to know what they are allergic to before trying out new foods or herbal remedies. Find a holistic vet to work with.” Morgan often prescribes a mixture of herbs for the best results. “I like licorice because it works like a steroid without the side effects. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria and the immune system healthy. Parsley works well for dry, itchy, skin caused by a blood deficiency, or imbalance. “Parsley brings a protein, as well as several vitamins, to the party,” notes Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger in Marysville, Washington. “It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also great if your dog’s breath needs a freshness boost.” She suggests rosemary and thyme as ingredients in an antibacterial, antifungal salve; she mixes these essential oils with extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax to create paw balm. Morgan reminds us that essential oils can be harmful, even life-threatening, for cats. “If Kitty has itchy skin, lavender tea can be used as a rinse on cooperative cats,” she suggests. “For a less cooperative feline, chamomile tea as a drink or as leaves mixed into the food soothes itches.” Dohmen cautions, “Herbs and other homeopathic remedies or flower essences are medicine and should be given as a prescription by a qualified veterinarian.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Let’s Talk Wellness for Kids – Mar 7, 14, 21. 121pm. A discussion about natural approaches to children’s common health issues. Mar 7, children’s ear infections; Mar 12, colic and digestive issues; Mar 21, why your child might be irritable. Register by noon the day prior. Free. Settimi Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 17280 W North Ave, Ste G-102, Brookfield. RSVP: 262-789-0576. SettimiChiropractic.com.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 Kids Mindfulness Group – Mar 1, 15, 29. 4:305:15pm. Ages 6-10 learn ways to pay attention and focus, learn kindness strategies, and practice skills for tuning into the body, thoughts and emotions. With Jennifer Moglowsky, certified mindfulness instructor. $15 per session; preregistration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, 2nd fl, Ste 225, Mequon. RSVP: 262518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
Self-Love and Radiant Confidence: Play to your Passion, Promise and Pleasure – 1-2:30pm and 4:30-6pm. Create confidence and a healthy sense of self-esteem; illuminate and eliminate power robbers that drain yours; claim personal strengths; and choose self-care boundaries to feel centered, confident and inspired. $45 month/group only, $175 month/1:1 support. Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha. Inquire/Enroll, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
Ash Wednesday Service – 6:30pm. Unity takes a contemporary look at the traditional beginning of Lent, marked by the use of ashes placed on the forehead. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Waldorf Information Evening – Mar 1, 15. 7pm both days. An overview of the Waldorf education curriculum followed by a tour of the classrooms. Preregistration requested. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2 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. No experience necessary. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLight LLC.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Yoga for Healing: Awakening the Senses Series - Being Open to Receive – 6:30-7:45pm. Healing yoga that works with the five senses using essential oils, breath work, gentle yoga and meditation; w/ Mary Jo Esser. Free, donations welcomed for Gentle Waves Foundation. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972. SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com. Community Drumming Circle – 6:30-8pm. Bring your friends and your drums, sink into a smooth flow and release the stress of daily life with facilitator Tom Kotlarek. Donation; preregistration encouraged. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. Sandra@c4wb.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Yoga w/Mary Galati – Mar 4, 18. 9am. This is a gentle level of yoga, appropriate for all ages and abilities. $7.50/per session. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Mediumship Training – Mar 4-5. 9am-4pm. Learn a variety of techniques to connect with souls who have passed on. This highly experiential class will teach how to make connections with those in the spirit world, and how to give an evidential reading. Led by Amy Wilinski, who has trained with gifted mediums including James VanPraagh, Gordon Smith
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and at the Arthur Findlay College. Inquire about overnight accommodations if needed. Register: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net. Spring Cleanse: Nutrition and Detoxification Workshop – 12-2pm. This nutrition workshop, with Sarah Axtell, ND, encompasses a wholebody, non-fasting approach to cleansing. Benefits include increased energy, weight loss, healthier skin, improved digestion. $50 plus cost of optional professional-grade supplements; space limited, preregistration required. Tosa Yoga, 6734 W North Ave, Wauwatosa. 414-828-7555. TosaYoga.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Reiki Level One – 9am-4pm. Learn reiki so that you may give yourself or others a treatment. Reiki heals physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. $200. Class held in Mukwonago. Register: 262-498-4162. Rhiana@BeReiki.com. Wellness & Metaphysical Fair – 11am-4pm. A day of enlightenment and healing: reiki, ascension and sound healing; some of the best readers in the Midwest; vendors offering one of a kind unique items, crystals, singing bowls, etc. Free entry. American Legion #449, 3245 N 124th St, Brookfield. SpiritualEnlightenment.me. New Member Orientation: Unity Church in Milwaukee – Mar 5, 12, 19, 26. 11:30am-12:30pm. For those interested in becoming a member of Unity, or in learning more about the movement. New members will be inducted April 9 (Palm Sunday) during the service. Please register. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105.
Waldorf Classroom Observation – Mar 9, 30. 8-10am both days. See the classrooms in action, followed by a discussion of the Waldorf education curriculum. Preregisteration required. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10 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.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11 A Waldorf Kindergarten Adventure – 9-11am. Families with children ages 3-5 are invited to spend time with teachers in the Waldorf kindergarten. For families exploring options for the 2017-18 school year. Program includes circle time, playtime, craft, and optional tour. $5/per family, space limited, register required. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org. Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop – 9:30am12pm. A workshop designed for beginners who want to learn the basic mindfulness skills, including meditation, and discover ways to integrate these into daily life; with Ann Marie Arvoy. $40 early bird, $45/after March 6, $35 members; preregistration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, 2nd fl, Ste 225, Mequon. RSVP: 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
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Breaking the Cycle of Karma by Walking in the Master’s Path – 9:30am-4pm. “As our elder brother Jesus presented a pattern of how to return home.” Explore karma and grace as well as Jesus’ many past lives. $45/advance, $50/at door. Unity Church, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-322-6552. AREHeartland.org.
By My Side: A Spirit Focused Evening – 6:308pm. This discussion group is designed to dig into topics of current philosophies and practices of spirituality and how they impact our lives and relationships. Donation; preregistration required. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP: 262-367-0607. Sandra@c4wb.com.
Spirit & Wellness Fair - Lake Country – 10am4pm. Pamper yourself in sessions with experienced readers and/or a private healing session. Get a boost of energy and gift of peace In your life. No entrance fee. $20/readings and healings per 15 minutes. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. Sandra@c4wb.com.
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby of West Milwaukee Meeting – 10:30am-1:30pm. Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, non-partisan, grass-roots advocacy organization focused on natural policies to address climate change. A non-partisan approach to climate education is designed to create a broad and sustainable means for climate action. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Interspecies (Animal) Communication – 11am4pm. Communication session meant to help you understand what your pet thinks, feels and desires/ prefers; w/Aimee Lawent Beach. Bring a photo of your pet, preferably with eyes showing (no pets allowed in the store). $45/30 minutes, $85/hour. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, #A, Elm Grove. RSVP: 262-787-3001.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Salad Luncheon – 11am. If you are looking for healthy alternative to your usual brunch, grab your appetite and enjoy a vast array of wonderful salads. To-go boxes available. $7. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Reiki Level II and Candlelight Attunement – 12:30-5:30pm. Learn the components of initiation symbols, how to draw each and their energetic applications. Be taught and guided through a distance healing meditation. Receive a sacred attunement and earn level II certification. $165. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
Waldorf Information Evening – 7pm. See Mar 1 listing. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-277-0009. Tamarack Waldorf.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 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 home, career and life” will be answered. Experience your energy field and that of fellow students. $20, registration required. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Yoga w/Mary Galati – 9am. See Mar 4 listing. $7.50/per session. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Spring Into Wellness Faire – 10am-4pm. Spring forward with us as we journey into a world of alternative health care. Free workshops, booths of practitioners, healthcare specialists, and educational presentations. Free. Zoofari Conference Center, 10001 Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee. More info: 414534-1578. FreeSpiritSchool.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Kids Mindfulness Group – 4:30-5:15pm. See Mar 1 listing. $15 per session; preregistration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, 2nd fl, Ste 225, Mequon. RSVP: 262518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
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Yoga Nidra – 6:40-7:30pm. You will experience a systemic form of guided deep relaxation reaching a meditative state while consciously awake, aware and present. Intended for teens and adults. $12. $8/members; registration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, 2nd Fl, Ste 225, Mequon. RSVP: 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 Introduction to the Art of Tarot: Session I – 6:30-8:30pm. Introduction to Tarot, the language of symbols. The Major Arcana, 22 cards of images which portray different stages of life’s journey, will be presented. Each student will lay out a 12 month personal forecast using the major arcana. $40. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Basics of Crystal Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Topics include how crystals work for healing, an introduction to terminology (including geological terms), an introduction to crystal systems, guidance on selecting crystals, how to clear and cleanse stones, how to activate/awaken crystals, grounding and centering, a brief discussion on combining crystal healing with other therapeutic techniques and much more. $40. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
Let’s Talk Wellness for Kids – 12-1pm. See Mar 7 listing. Free. Settimi Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 17280 W North Ave, Ste G-102, Brookfield. RSVP: 262-789-0576. SettimiChiropractic.com.
The Solar Plexus Chakra: Seat of Intuition – 6:30-8:45pm. Learn to define/understand the organs and glands that relate to this chakra and their role in the digestive process; to energy test the spleen meridian; a chakra balancing technique; a hands-on healing technique for detoxification and digestion. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
The Heart Chakra: Bridge to the Divine – 6:308:45pm. Learn to distinguish between the traits of the lower and higher heart chakra; to treat the emotions; to assist the heart to a balanced state of being; to sense the subtle energy fields; to increase the body’s receptivity to energy; specific treatments for diseases of the lungs and cardiovascular system. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
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Uncensored Feminine Spirit Arts and Sciences – Mar 14 & 21. 1-2:30pm or 4:30-6pm. Part 1 – Spirit, spirituality, and roars of awakening. Part 2 – Feminine spirit, everyday goddesses, delightful by design. Uncensored spirituality for women; embrace magnificence; imagine greatness, growing wings; womanspirit arts and sciences, freedom and full-bodied souls. $90 month/group only, $275 month/1:1 support. Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha. Inquire/Enroll, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
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Expanding Consciousness: The Wisdom of the Avatar – 10:30am-2:30pm. Explore the more complex concepts about life, the universe and source creator, and grapple with such questions as: Is there right and wrong, good and evil, in the Universe? $75. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19 Waldorf High School Open House – 1-4pm. Learn more about Waldorf education for grades 9 through 12. Tamarack Waldorf High School, 2628 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee. 414-265-7075. TamarackWaldorf.org.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Let’s Talk Wellness for Kids – 12-1pm. See Mar 7 listing. Free. Settimi Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 17280 W North Ave, Ste G-102, Brookfield. RSVP: 262-789-0576. SettimiChiropractic.com. Uncensored Feminine Spirit Arts and Sciences – 1-2:30pm or 4:30-6pm. See Mar 14 listing. $90 month/group only, $275 month/1:1 support. Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101,
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Understanding Your Dreams: The Edgar Cayce Way – 7-9pm. Dreams are a source of insight. Cayce said nothing significant happens in a person’s life without having been previewed in a dream. If possible, bring a dream to work on. Love offering. Light of Grace Annex, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP Kevin: 414-322-6552 or Fuller@wi.rr.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 Motivation to Change – 6:30-8:00pm. Talk by Domo Geshe Rinpoche. One of life’s duties is to change. Where do we start? Motivation. This discussion is about what it takes to reorganize priorities to make time to grow. $15 suggested donation. Light of Grace, a Miracles Center, 5806 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 262-370-5974. White-Conch.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Dare to Be Aware Fair – 9am-5pm. More than 100 exhibitors: specialists in health, wellness, personal growth, natural healing, herbs, organic items, animal communicators, psychic readings, massage, chiropractic and more; 14 free presentations. $5. Alverno College, Sister Joel Reed Center, 3400 S 43 St, Milwaukee. 414-374-5433. DareToBeAwareFair.com. Authenticity and Connection through Angelic Energy – 11-11:50am. Authenticity requires vulner-
ability and trust. It takes courage to follow guidance toward joy, abundance, and peace. Connecting with Angel energy, you can dare to be compassionate, self-loving and strong to meet your most authenticself. Free with Fair admission. Dare to Be Aware Fair, Alverno College, 3401 S 43rd St, Milwaukee. 414-791-0303. AnandaAcupuncture.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 Waldorf Classroom Observation – 8-10am. See Mar 9 listing. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.
Edgar Cayce’s Predictions: Is America becoming Atlantis or Lemuria – Apr 22. 9:30am-4pm. Explore the scientific evidence for these two ancient civilizations and their parallels to our challenges today. Can the past help predict the future? $45/ advance, $50/at door. Unity Church, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-322-6552. AREHeartland.org. Shamanic Training Whispers on the Wind – Apr 26-30 or 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: 920-6098277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
Healthy Back, Happy Back – 1-3pm. Participants will experience their spine in new, pleasurable ways. Activities include breathing and gentle movements designed to support alignment, ease and fluid movement; w/Kevin McCoy, PT. $25. YogAsylum/ Milwaukee School of Massage, 3815 N Brookfield Rd, Ste 101, Brookfield. RSVP: 262-781-8102. Yogasylum.com/events.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 25 How to Meditate Workshop with Domo Geshe Rinpoche – 1-4pm. Workshop address the nuts and bolts of starting a meditation practice. In addition, maintaining a daily practice is challenging without someone to help you through the rough spots. Some attendees will be people who have meditated for decades as well as those new to meditation. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. $35. RSVP: White-Conch.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 26 Rejoicing: Guest Speaker Domo Geshe Rinpoche – 10am. Attend Unity’s Sunday service and open up to higher dimensions of joy with Rinpoche’s sermon on spiritual rejoicing. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Info: 262-370-5974. White-Conch.org. Reiki Level I and Candlelight Attunement – 12:30-6:30pm. Using the ideals of Dr Usui, founder of reiki, class teaches the core techniques including using intention, breath and meditation. Students will receive a sacred attunement and earn practitioner certification upon completion of the course. $140. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Spring Renewal with Ayurveda & Yoga – 1-3pm. Learn ways to find balance in spring through diet, herbs, self-care practices, daily routines, yoga, breath work and meditation. Align with nature w/ Nikki Estes and Alicia Wright. $40. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262271-4972. SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com.
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plan ahead APRIL Interspecies (Animal) Communication – Apr 2. 11am-4pm. Communication session meant to help you understand what your pet thinks, feels and desires/prefers; w/Aimee Lawent Beach. Bring a photo of your pet, preferably with eyes showing (no pets allowed in the store). $45/30 minutes, $85/hour. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, #A, Elm Grove. RSVP: 262-787-3001. Holistic Healing with Herbs – Apr 8. 9am-5:30pm. Six-month program is a comprehensive overview of herbal medicine and holistic healing. Learn to successfully grow herbs and make herbal preparations, and herbs/techniques for emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Class location is on 100 acres of the Kettle Moraine. Cedar Valley Retreat, West Bend. Info: 608-393-7353. MindSoulAndSelf.com/ herb_classes_wisconsin_illinois/. Expanding Consciousness: The Wisdom of the Avatar – Apr 8. 10:30am-2:30pm. Explore the more complex concepts about life, the universe and source creator, and grapple with such questions as: Is there right and wrong, good and evil, in the Universe? $75. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
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.
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. El Camino de Santiago – Oct 2-12, 2017. 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.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 Kids Mindfulness Group – 4:30-5:15pm. See Mar 1 listing. $15 per session; preregistration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, 2nd fl, Ste 225, Mequon. RSVP: 262518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com. Introduction to the Art of Tarot: Session II – 6:30-8:30pm. The Minor Arcana, pictorial forms that unfold in greater detail a more personal look at the questions at hand, will be presented. $40. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
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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.
daily $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.
sunday 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. Sunday Service – 10:30am. New Age church. Nondenominational. All are welcome. On-site parking, handicap accessible. Self-Realization Church of Wisconsin, 2418 W Mangold Ave, Milwaukee. Richard A. Bowen: 414-444-2012. 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. Sit+Listen+Experience: Meditation Class, Satsung – 10:30am-noon. Receive the “cheat” or deeksha that shifts the neurobiology of the brain to awaken, experience Oneness, and move into a higher state of consciousness. Donation. Lake Park Pavilion, Lower Level, 3133 E Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee. 414-431-0960. OnenessUniversity.org. Unity: A Quest for Truth – Feb 19 thru Apr 8. 11:30. A foundational teaching of the Unity movement, open to all, w/Rev Brian Griffin. Love offerings accepted. Books available for $5.50.
tuesday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Em-
meditation practice. Learn to turn your mind into an ally and reconnect body, breath and mind. $5/ donation; reservation suggested, seating limited. The Enerqi Center for Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine, 10827 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-209-4228. EnerqiAcu.com.
phasis 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. A Course in Miracles: Beginner Study Group – 6-7:30pm. Facilitated by Rev Kris, the beginner group covers the fundamental concepts of the course, as well as study of the lessons and text. Love offering. Light of Grace Annex, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. LightOf Grace.Church. Meditation Tuesdays – 7:30pm. New Age church. Non-denominational. All are welcome. On-site parking, handicap accessible. Self-Realization Church of Wisconsin, 2418 W Mangold Ave, Milwaukee. Richard A. Bowen: 414-444-2012. Architecture of All Abundance Personal Renaissance Circle – 8:10-9:10pm. Phone reading and conversation circle. Life wisdom, feminine-spiritcentered sessions led by Anne Wondra. $10, $27/ monthly. Register, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
wednesday Wellness Wednesday Women – March Theme: Planting Seeds – 10am-1pm. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wed. Three presentations each session: playing with oils, inner wisdom wellness and mid-day meditation. 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. Basic Meditation Instruction – Through Mar. 5:30-6:30pm. Instruction in a simple but powerful
Big Talk Group – Thru Mar 15. 6:30pm. Class begins with a video of such speakers as Wayne Dyer and Thich Nhat Hanh. Discussion follows, focusing on how the spiritual principles in the video impact our lives. Each class is unique. Love offering. Bishop’s Woods 1, 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 110, Brookfield. 262-641-7558. Unity ChurchOfLight.com.
thursday 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. 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. Crystal Healing Series – Thru Mar 9. 6:308:30pm. Learn the basic of crystal/stone healing, how to use two crystal wands for healing, rules of thumb and more. $35/per evening. Free Spirit Crystals, 4763 N 124th St, Butler. 262-790-0748. FreeSpiritCrystals.com.
friday A Course in Miracles – 10-11:30am. A facilitated study group to help individuals integrate this material into their daily experience. Love offering. Light of Grace Annex, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church.
saturday A Course in Miracles – 10-11:30am. A facilitated study group to help individuals integrate this material into their daily experience. Love offering. Light of Grace Annex, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church.
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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 26.
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 9.
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.
BICYCLE REPAIR
Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com
MOBILE BIKE WERX
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 39.
ROYAL ROAD CLINIC
1841 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee 414-377-3898 RoyalRoadMke.com
VAPIKA WELLNESS
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.
MobileBikeWerx.com MobileBikeWerx@gmail.com 414-915-9686 Eliminate the hassle. Full-service certified bicycle repair shop on wheels. Pick-up and delivery. Emergency and on-site repair. Convenient, competitive pricing, guaranteed. Servicing all types and brands.
BODYWORK 1212 BODYWORKS
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 21.
CHIROPRACTIC OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
15850 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 306, Brookfield OptimalPerformanceWI.com 262-226-8349
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 19.
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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.
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.
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.
DENTISTRY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY OF PORT WASHINGTON
222 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-235-4525 HolisticDentistryWI.com 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.
FLOATATION FLOAT LIFE
“…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.
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 23.
HANDCRAFTED COOKWARE
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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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 Reiki healing sessions and instruction, yoga classes for all in Pewaukee, Muskego, Greendale. Restore balance, health and wellbeing in mind, body and spirit.
LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE SERVICES ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE
HOUSEKEEPER CROCKERY
414-810-5858 Info@EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com Mike.EcoHarmony@gmail.com EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com
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 8.
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 13.
414-534-6943 HouseKeeperCrockery.com Twitter & Instagram: @housecrockery
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 26.
WHOLEHEALTH BIOMIMETIC & BIOLOGIC FAMILY DENTISTRY
125 W Wisconsin Ave, Ste 102, Pewaukee 262-737-4004 WholeHealthFamilyDentistry.com
Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek 414-651-2243 MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com
211 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay 414-214-7378 FloatLifeWI.com
INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS N35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.com
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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.
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 22.
LIFE COACH 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 27.
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.
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 21.
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 19.
MEDITATION 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.
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10040 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon BlueStoneCounselingLLC.com 262-241-5604 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.
TRINERGY CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY
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 39.
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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
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 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 13.
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.
REIKI ANGELIK HANDS
Infinity Healing Center, 3304 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 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
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.
INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS
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 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 25.
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 8.
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WHITE SAGE SPA
Susie Raymond, Esthetician, Life Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher WhiteSageSpa.com • 414-352-6550 Rest your concerns in Susie’s soothing hands. Experience transformation within your skin, energy, or life purpose when you connect and express your inner desires. See ad, page 22.
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 19.
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 10.
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
7963 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point 414-405-3556 MyOmWellbeing.com Offering yoga, meditation, reiki, massage, naturopathic skin care treatments and remedies, organic makeup. A personalized experience for children and adults in a cozy, home-like setting.
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