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HEALTHY

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Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating

Global Blue Zones Changes in Chiropractic Challenge in America Adopting Integrative Modalities

New Generations of Game-Changers

Cities Encourage Well-Being

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

16 BUILDING PERSONALIZED CONNECTIONS AFTER BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS

YOUTHS STEP UP TO THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

22 MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC

Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

HEALING OUR KIDS

Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

‘LESS MEAT’ GOES MAINSTREAM

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DEPARTMENTS 9 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 16 community spotlight 17 eco tip 22 healing ways

24 healthy kids 26 conscious 28 30 32 37

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Autumn is here. It’s bittersweet to bid adieu to picnics in the park, summer days at the pool or the pleasure of sipping a cold, local craft beer at an outdoor festival, but fall brings stunning colors as leaves change and the Earth, in our region, prepares to go dormant for a few months. Farmers harvest the last of their crops, graciously providing us with the nourishment we need to get through winter. Whatever your favorite season might be, see each transition as a gift reminding us that

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change is often healthy. “Game Changers,” one of Natural Awakenings’ themes for October, focuses on the youth of our nation taking the reins to make a difference in social and environmental areas. Milwaukee is fortunate to have dedicated young game changers such as NEWaukee, which comprises young professionals focused on “leaving a lasting mark on the place they call home.” This includes transforming vacant lots into public art projects and advocating for new public policies. The group also founded the successful summer event NEWaukee Night Market, which has restored a vibrant sense of community to an underutilized stretch of downtown Milwaukee. Victory Garden Initiative, Teens Grow Greens and Walnut Way are a few of the many organizations offering youth and internship programs that empower teens through urban agriculture, which promotes education, good health, job skills and leadership. This month’s feature article, “Youth Steps Up to the Global Challenge,” includes Wisconsinite Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School. Now in her first year at Columbia University, in New York, Jiang has been trained through the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative and is lobbying in Washington, D.C., for policy changes on sustainability, immigration and gender issues. Read more about how Jiang and others from younger generations are working to change our world for the better. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and even here we see the opportunity for change. As the deluge of feel-good pink promotional merchandise hits the store shelves, it’s important to note that there’s controversy over “pink-washing” and what percentage of proceeds from the sales of those pink items goes toward actual breast cancer research and causes. Instead, donating directly to trusted organizations, or giving the gift of time through volunteer work, can often prove to be better options. Milwaukee has local chapters of nationally respected breast cancer awareness organizations, as well as the homegrown After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD), which is featured as this month’s Community Spotlight feature. ABCD, founded by the late Melodie Wilson Oldenburg, a longtime respected local news anchorperson, has a deep pool of strong, courageous women that have survived and even thrived after breast cancer treatment and have volunteered to pay it forward. These dedicated mentors offer emotional support to those recently diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as their families, proving that we’re all in this together and empowering us to fight and overcome this disease. Wishing everyone a blessed autumn season filled with healthy transitions. Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher

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Ananda Healing Collective to Celebrate New Name, Mission

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nanda Acupuncture & Healing Center is rebranding as Ananda Healing Collective and will focus on divine feminine healing and collaborative energy within their clinic. To celebrate this change, along with being in business three years at their Shorewood location, Ananda will host a party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, during Shorewood’s Open Doors event. Attendees can enjoy complimentary chair massages, henna, and face painting, along with music, beverages and snacks. New practitioners will be on hand to introduce themselves, and Ananda founder Aubrey Poglajen will give talks at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. about healing ancestral trauma and toxicity on a cellular level through the services offered: acupuncture, CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional release, massage, reiki, human design and morphogenic field technique. Handmade mala necklaces made by Caitlin Marie Driver will also be available. The event is free and open to the public. Location: 4528 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood. For more information, call 414-791-0303, email Info@AnandaHealingCollective.com or visit AnandaHealingCollective.com. See ad, page 13.

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Fall Reiki Specials Can Help Facilitate Positive Change

uring October and November, Cindy Carlson Reiki and Energy Healing is offering a special $45 one-hour reiki session. Reiki, a Japanese healing technique, can clear and balance the body’s energy to help one become in flow with the true self. Carlson’s one-hour session will focus on positive change and helping the client let go of old beliefs or thought patterns that are holding them back or keeping them stuck. “Autumn is a great time to examine the changes you would like to make in your body, mind or life,” says Carlson. “Reiki can help facilitate change. It can be a bodily change such as weight loss or improved health, or a life change like a relationship or career you would like to move into. You get a sense of peace and well-being; a deep relaxation in the body and mind; and positive, uplifting thoughts. Reiki can also improve sluggish energy so that you feel lighter and more at ease with life and its many challenges.”

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he Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) will hold its first-ever Health & Wellness Open Doors event, in which 20 of Shorewood’s health, wellness and fitness businesses will host seminars, question-and-answer talks and mini-sessions, and be available to meet people all day, showcasing what Shorewood has to offer in the wellness arena. Health & Wellness Open Doors takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, in the Shorewood Business District along Oakland Avenue and Capitol Drive.

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Book Launch and Psychic Fair Celebrates Life and Love

uthor Susan Lukas will release her new book, Abiding Flame, at a book launch and psychic fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sunday, October 7, at New Berlin Ale House. Attendees will find a variety of healers, musicians and authors and can learn about the book. Abiding Flame takes readers on a fantastic journey to Heaven, or the other side. The main character lives a life that grows continually darker until he commits suicide. He thinks this is the end, but instead he meets his spirit guide who leads him on a fantastic, wonderful journey in the afterlife. Abiding Flame will be sold as a set with its companion book, The Spirit Connection, which offers insights into what Lukas’ spirit guides advise to live a happier, healthier life. Featured in the book are several healers and mediums selected by the author and her spirit guides as good representations of the diverse healing opportunities available. The set will be offered for a special price of $10 on the day of the event, discounted from $20. Location: 16000 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin. For more information, call 414-3311644 or visit SusanLukas.com. See ad, page 21.

Explore Healthy Horizons at the Wellness Body, Mind, & Spirit Expo

hose seeking the latest approaches to natural wellness can explore 40 eclectic exhibits, demonstrations and presentations in holistic and alternative health at the Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit Expo. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sunday, October 21, at the Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee-North Shore, in Brown Deer. Attendees can share the day with specialists in health and wellness, reiki masters, naturopaths, chiropractors, fitness experts, ayurvedic practitioners, life coaches, nutritionists, massage therapists, crystal and gem stone specialists, animal communicators, psychics, card readers, astrologers, aromatherapists and more. Top psychics will offer readings, and speakers will provide free educational talks on enhancing life, energy balance and stress management. “There is an incredible amount of new information for successful living through our speakers and exhibitors for your body, mind and spirit,” says event organizer, Dr. Joanne Flanagan, an author, psychologist, and presenter at the expo. “Attendees will find many opportunities for personal growth and empowerment.” Cost: $5; children under 12 free. Location: 8900 N. Kildeer Ct., Brown Deer. For more information, call 414-349-4932, email Joanne@WellnessBodyMindSpirit.com or visit WellnessBodyMindSpirit.com. See ad, page 2.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention

he Wisconsin chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will hold the annual Milwaukee Out of the Darkness community walk—their largest walk in the state—on Sunday, October 14, at Humboldt Park in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the opening ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by the approximately three-mile walk, which consists of three laps around the park. A walk wrap-up and raﬄe takes place at 12:30 p.m. Registered walkers will join the effort with thousands of people nationwide to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy and support survivors of suicide loss. Socialized, leashed dogs are also welcome at the event, and for a $10 donation, pooches get an AFSP bandana at the Paws for Prevention tent. Location: 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. For more information or to register or become a sponsor for the walk, visit Tinyurl.com/AFSP-DonorDrive-OutOfDarkness.

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School of Sound and Healing Names New Co-Education Director

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usic therapist and sound teacher Kathryn Rambo was named coeducation director for the School of Sound and Healing, at Angel Light. Rambo has been a part of the core faculty for the school since 2015, and was instrumental in co-creating the comprehensive, 114-hour certificate in the Sound Healing program. Rambo specializes in training in the many aspects of sound fundamentals, along with Tibetan singing bowls. With over 40 years of experience as a professional music Kathryn Rambo therapist, meditation instructor and sound healer, Rambo can transfer her knowledge and experience to students at the school as they pursue their interest in using sound for self-healing. Rambo performs with graduates of the School of Sound and Healing during monthly Harmonic Attunements at Angel Light, using the frequencies of Tibetan singing bowls, Nana bells and the steel tongue drum and frame drum. She also works with individuals on a one-on-one basis. The School of Sound and Healing will begin its next six-month certificate program in November. Location: 13300 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove. For more information, call 262-787-3001 or visit AngelLightLLC.com. See ad, page 15.

New Classes Begin in October at Sacred Sound Yoga

tarting the week of October 15, Sacred Sound Yoga will offer several classes that blend the healing power of yoga with sound. Some of the unique classes designed and offered by Rosie Rain, owner of Sacred Sound Yoga, include Musical Yoga for Children; Prenatal Yoga with Sound Healing; BYOB—Bring Your Own Baby: Musical Mom and Baby Yoga; daily yoga practice classes Tune Up and Express Harmony; and Inner Space Yoga, an inner journey experience of the infinity of the soul while creating space within the physical body for increased energy flow and breath. Rain’s original space music and Venus gong healing accompany this class. In addition, Rain will share Survivor Yoga with Sound Healing; Healing Yoga for depression and anxiety, trauma, addiction and stress relief; Pranayama and Meditation with Sound Healing; and Musical Kundalini Yoga. Rain is an experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, musician and sound healer. Location: 3805 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood. For more information, call 414-403-2053, email RosieYoga@gmail.com or visit SacredSoundYoga.org. See ad, page 13.

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Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga. A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time. Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to hit 10 billion, and food production will need to increase by 70 percent. Traditional farming won’t be able to keep up. Lisa Dyson, who holds three degrees in physics, including a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Boston, knows the reason: ubiquitous carbon dioxide. This byproduct of burning fossil fuels is a known culprit in the pace of climate change. Dyson is revolutionizing the way protein is made. Several years ago, she and colleague John Reed came across NASA reports from the 1960s and ’70s that discussed using microbes to recycle carbon dioxide aboard spacecraft. “We were fascinated by their research. We wondered if we could develop a similar technology that would enable us to recycle carbon dioxide into valuable products here on Earth,” Dyson says. Their startup, Kiverdi, uses microbes to transform carbon into bio-based products in special bio-reactors similar to the giant urns used to brew beer. This year, they’re commercializing a new process to transform CO2 into protein powder. The end product, Planet+Protein, is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. 14

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The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the process of implementing a neartotal ivory ban. It can’t happen soon enough because elephant populations continue to dramatically decline. As recognized by the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species last September, “Countries with domestic ivory markets that contribute to elephant poaching or the illegal ivory trade should take all necessary legislative, regulatory and enforcement measures to close such markets as a matter of urgency.” Any legal ivory market leads to a parallel illegal market because ivory from recently killed elephants can be made to look like old ivory, which is legal in many countries, through processes like chipping, staining and cracking. The UK has long played a role in the international ivory trade. During the colonial era, more than a million elephants were killed to feed British demand for everything from ivory ornaments and piano keys to billiard balls and cutlery. Much of that material remains in the UK today, fueling the market. Trade data indicates that the UK is still the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory, most of which goes to Asian destinations like China and Hong Kong.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available. In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety. FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group. Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed. FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters

A new study shows that there are significantly fewer plastic bags on the seafloor since a number of European countries introduced fees on them, according to a 25-year study from the UK government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS). Researchers saw an estimated 30 percent drop in the number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland. “It is encouraging to see that efforts by all of society, whether the public, industry, non-government organizations or government, to reduce plastic bags are having an effect,” says Thomas Maes, a marine litter scientist at CEFAS. “We also observed sharp declines in the percentage of plastic bags captured by fishing nets trawling the seafloor around the UK compared to 2010, and this research suggests that by working together, we can reduce, reuse and recycle to tackle the marine litter problem.”

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Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons. AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy. Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

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Saudi Arabia intends to host the world’s largest solar project. “It’s a huge step in human history,” says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “It’s bold, risky and we hope we succeed in doing that.” Solar power is a logical choice for the country. Its capital, Riyadh, averages 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. The nation is also projected to be severely impacted if climate change raises global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. According to Climate Action Tracker, if the global temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, 75 percent of the country would be excessively arid by the end of the century. According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Saudi Arabia produces 13 percent of the world’s oil and currently obtains 60 percent of its electric energy from petroleum.

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Building Personalized Connections After Breast Cancer Diagnosis by Sheila Julson

hen confronted with a breast cancer diagnosis, connecting with those who have been through similar experiences can provide whole-person emotional and spiritual support. Since 1999, Milwaukee-based After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) has offered comfort and encouragement through a nationwide network of mentors—all of whom are breast cancer survivors or caregivers—that provide customized peer support via phone, text and email communication. Executive Director Ellen Friebert Schupper says ABCD was founded by the late Melodie Wilson Oldenburg, a longtime Milwaukee TV journalist. When Wilson Oldenburg was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, she shared her story with the public. “She believed that nobody should feel alone when they’re diagnosed with breast cancer,” Friebert Schupper says. “What she discovered by sharing information about herself on public TV was that she started getting calls from people that

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wanted to share their own stories about breast cancer. She realized that she could help create a one-to-one support network connecting people with similar stories.” Breast cancer survivors who are at least one year out from treatment may volunteer after going through a 12-hour training program. ABCD’s pool of 285 mentors, representing every type of breast cancer, is based throughout the country. The mentors range in ages from 30 to 90; come from all religions, walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds; and have gone through traditional, holistic or integrative treatments. As a nonprofit, all services provided by ABCD are free and begin with a phone call or email. “We make it easy. We’re not about adding another meeting or another appointment to someone’s life. People call us and tell us a bit about themselves so we can then create a powerful connection with one of our trained mentors who is ready to give back and help someone else in need of support.”

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ABCD is dedicated to closely pairing their callers to a mentor, and have a cross-section of people so that they can find as close a match as possible. “Those close connections can have a strong impact on someone going through breast cancer. We match people based on who they are as a person, in addition to their specific breast cancer diagnosis and treatment,” Friebert Schupper says. “We connect a 45-year-old working mom who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer with a woman who is a survivor, also 45 and a busy working mom. We meet each caller at the place where they’re at.” They also get calls from family members that need help supporting their loved ones, such as a recent call from a father. His young daughter had been diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer, and he needed help in talking to her. While they weren’t able to connect him to another father, they matched him to a mentor whose age, place in life and diagnosis was very similar. It’s been a powerful match, Friebert Schupper reports. “The person who seeks out our service gains tremendous value, but it’s also good for the mentors. The power of these connections is important to their overall health as well, by keeping them connected and engaged which results in better health outcomes. It helps them pay attention to their own self-care.” In addition to the mentorship connections, ABCD has a health care liaison program where they focus on raising awareness about their services throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. “We are working

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Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless Ellen Friebert Schupper very deliberately to deepen relationships with health facilities within all major medical institutions in our hometown community,” Friebert Schupper explains. “Our information is included in the educational folders presented to patients upon diagnosis, and physicians and clinicians regularly refer patients to ABCD.” Sister organizations include the Susan G. Komen foundation and the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse, which organizes an annual fundraising event where local interior designers transform a historic home that is opened for tours. ABCD also has a strong partnership with the Nurses Affecting Change program of UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing. The program sends nurses into underserved communities to do free breast exams. “Although our focus is to provide assistance after diagnosis, we want to support efforts of organizations that promote research and early detection, too,” she said. For more information about the services of After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, or to become a mentor or donate, call 1-800-977-4121 or visit ABCDBreastCancerSupport.org or Facebook.com/ABCDAfterBreastCancer Diagnosis. See ad, page 11. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

About 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily in America, reports the U.S. National Park Service. Plastic that reaches waterways is ingested by marine life and our food chain. Individuals and municipalities are taking action to support options, including going strawless. The Last Plastic Straw (TheLastPlasticStraw.org), a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has a worldwide map locator that pinpoints restaurants that have ceased using plastic straws. Milo Cress, who launched the Be Straw Free (BeStrawFree.org) campaign in 2011 when he was 9, is again speaking to school students this fall, primarily via Skype. “It’s exciting to inspire them to know that they can do something in their community,” says the senior high school student in Shelburne, Vermont. Strawfree.org, a Southern California volunteer-driven organization, offers kits that include bamboo straws, carrying holders and cleaning brushes. McDonald’s has announced it will transition from plastic to paper straws in its U.S., UK and Ireland restaurants beginning this year, and subsequently expand the switch to other countries. In May, New York City lawmakers introduced a bill banning plastic straws in all bars and restaurants in the Big Apple, and Seattle has banned the use of single-use plastic straws, thanks to the Strawless in Seattle movement. EcoCycle, Inc. (EcoCycle.org) and the Inland Ocean Coalition, both in Boulder, Colorado, are asking restaurants citywide not to use them. In July, Starbucks announced plans to eliminate straw use globally by 2020. StrawlessOcean.org offers straw alternatives made of paper by Aardvark, steel and silicone by Klean Kanteen, metal by Steelys Drinkware and bamboo by StrawFree. EcoWatch.com suggests, “Unlike metal or glass, soft and bendable silicone straws don’t clink your teeth, making them ideal for kids and straw-biters” and that such products made by Softy Straws work with hot drinks and withstand dishwashers. It also recommends wheat stems, corn bioplastic and bucatini pasta, a spaghetti-like noodle with a hole in the middle.

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~Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.

Running for Governor

Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:

Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet by Linda Sechrist

ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics. Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office.

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Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C. She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor. “Within our current political climate, it is

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“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?” In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives. In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North

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Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme. Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken

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A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old. Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future. “Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

Time’s Up

Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for 20

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global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel. A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

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youth rights and action on climate change. Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice. Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands. It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions. Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore,

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition. Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions,

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obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.” Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate. There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.

“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.” Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy— versus traditional heat therapy. Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Daniel David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially nonfunctional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attentiondeficit disorders. Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments. Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health. “Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. She lives in Hawley, PA. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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he statistics are startling—as many as a quarter to one half of American children now have a diagnosed chronic condition, according to studies that include one in Academic Pediatrics that includes obesity. Over the last few decades, the number of children with asthma has tripled to affect one in eight; those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have doubled to one in 10; and autism diagnoses have increased at least 10-fold, to affect one in 50 (one in 31 boys). “It’s literally an epidemic of chronic childhood disease,” says Beth Lambert, of Charlotte, North Carolina, author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and executive director of the nonprofit EpidemicAnswers.org. “Our children, with their little bodies and immature immune systems, can’t tolerate the toxic environments we’re all exposed to. They’re the canaries in the coal mine that show us that the way we are living today is not sustainable.” 24

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As scientists pinpoint the causes of conditions, parents, researchers and healthcare practitioners are discovering, Lambert says, that many of the youngsters’ chronic illnesses share a “perfect storm” of factors, including pharmaceutical overuse, toxic or nutritionally poor diets, exposure to toxins and other environmental stressors. “Many factors contribute to these chronic disorders; one size or one treatment doesn’t fit all,” says Dr. Kenneth Bock, of Red Hook, New York, an integrative medicine practitioner who has helped more than 3,000 chronically ill children and authored Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. “But if children with one or more of the disorders are treated with a fully integrative medicine approach, the vast majority show some improvement, many significantly, and increasing numbers may recover to a point where they even lose their diagnosis.” Effective integrative applications often change the child’s

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Maria O’Neil’s firstborn son, Connor, had a perfect Apgar score (newborn health status) at birth and appeared healthy to everyone until after immunization at 15 months, when he became withdrawn and vacant, with head-banging and hand-flapping. A pediatrician diagnosed moderately severe autism and advised, “Accept your new normal. Your son was born this way.” O’Neil exclaimed, “I will not let this disease take my child!” After she replaced processed foods, sugar, dairy and gluten with organics in his diet, he became calmer and “more here”. Tests by another pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, showed Connor had gut damage, mitochondrial issues, a high viral load, a low white cell count and a deficiency in basic vitamins and minerals. “Now I had a game plan,” says O’Neil, of Joshua Tree, California. Connor was given fish oil, B12 shots, juices, targeted herbs, Epsom salt baths, hyperbaric oxygen, a mitochondrial cocktail of nutraceuticals, medication with the antifungal fluconazole (Diflucan), the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) and the immunity-enhancing naltrexone (Revia), plus acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic. Over time, Connor’s eyes brightened, his language “burst forth” and he became social and loving. By age 5, educators took him off his individualized learning program because he had no relevant symptoms. Today, at 9, he’s a popular fourth-grade kid that loves swimming, soccer and art, and wants to become a scientist or engineer. “The future is limitless for Connor,” O’Neil reports. “He can do anything he sets his mind to.”

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in New York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.

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lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide. According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates. With a 600 percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and companies

like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product launches, plant-based eating is creating unprecedented demand. “I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist

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GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront. “The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern. Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The PlantBased Way to Health. Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s, and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.” Wynnie Stein, co-owner of the iconic Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, and co-author of its groundbreaking spinoff vegetarian cookbooks, has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes. They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.

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Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes,

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obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn. Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrientdense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases. For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.

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The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful

to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone. Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents. “Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.” The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

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Move Naturally – Even at work, get up and move at least once every 20 minutes. Reduce Stress – Take a nap, nature walk

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they have a reason to get out of bed in the morning tend to live seven years longer than those who just go through the motions,” says Buettner. A strong sense of purpose defines quality of life.

Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy. Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticidefree food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories. Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes. Maintain Relationships – “If you have

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“Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends.

Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into

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Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice. “Over the last four years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.” The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity. “We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.” He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs. According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. “Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants. “Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

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Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour. In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.” According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.” No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit. Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.” Maya Whitman is certified in bodywork and clinical essential oil therapy.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Healing with Clear Quartz Crystals – 6:308:30pm. Learn about the anatomy of the different types of quartz crystals, gain tips on selecting quartz crystals, and how to merge with the crystals selected. Class conclude with an experiential exercise. $45, $35 when purchasing Level I series. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Boundaries, Protection & Self Care: Part 1 – Oct 2, 9, 16, 30. 6-8pm. Are you sensitive to energies? Take a journey into your energetic field; learn personal self-care techniques that assist on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. Part 2 in November. $165, $300/both parts. Light of Grace Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace. Church. Sound Meditation: Connecting with your Guardian Angel – 6:30-7:30pm. This sound meditation offers a special space and time to connect with your guardian angel, supported by the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, Nana bells, steel tongue drum and frame drum played by Janine Trede, Amy Prasad and Kathryn Rambo. Preregistration only. $10/cash at door. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-7873001. AngelLightLLC.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Meditation to Connect with the Elements – Oct 3, 10, 17, 24. 6:30-8pm. Hildegard of Bingen taught that fire strengthens, earth provides life force, air supports flexibility and water moisturizes and nourishes. Each week we will examine how each element manifests in us and how we need to keep them in balance because these elements moderate, support, and balance one-another. $20/per session, $65/when paying/registering for all sessions. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Power of the Breath: Using Breakthrough Breath Work – 6:30-8pm. Breath connects all levels of our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, allowing healing to take place on all of these levels. $25, $115/package of 5. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262367-0607. C4WB.com. Introduction to Crystal Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. A journey with healing crystals and stones. Topics include: how crystals work, a brief history of crystal healing, a description of crystal shapes and formations, guidance on selecting crystals, how to clear stones, how to activate/awaken crystals and more. $45, $39/with 7-day advance registration and payment, $35/when you purchase four classes to earn a Crystal Healer Level I Certificate of Completion. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Reiki Level One Training – 9am-5pm. Learn reiki so that you may give yourself or others a treatment.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

Reiki heals, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Special pricing until the end of the year. $240; 8 CEUs. 3082 Main St, East Troy. Contact Rhiana, register: 262-498-4162. Rhiana@BeReiki. com. BeReiki.com. Animal Communication Sessions – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or pictures to find out their thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues or what they’d like; w/Stacy Krafczyk. $70/20-minute sessions, cash or check. Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Preregister at 414444-4110. BarkNScratchOutpost.com. Exploring Mindfulness through Samskara Mapping – Oct 6, 13 & 20. 12:30-2:30pm. Samskara mapping is the identification of mental, emotional and physical thought patterns in our consciousness. This workshop begins to change patterns no longer serving you. $99. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972. Santosha YogaAyurveda.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Crystal Reiki Level One – 10am-2pm. Learn crystal reiki; five symbols and an attunement to crystal reiki lineage. $75. 3082 Main St, East Troy. Contact Rhiana, register: 262-498-4162. Rhiana@BeReiki. com. BeReiki.com. Feldenkrais Workshop – 1-3pm. Lessons for the neck, shoulders, chest, pelvis, hips and feet. Everything is connected, you benefit from any workshop. Learn to feel and sense more freedom and mobility throughout your body; w/Susan Nycz, GCFP, ABMP-Children. $35, $90/series of 3. Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-292-3900 x 4821. Greensquare Center.com.

Sacred Women’s Circle – 6:30-9pm. Gathering in circle with intention is powerful. Come together to honor, listen and share our hearts fully with one another. Meditate. Share. Listen. Grow. W/Julie Szyba. $25. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972. Santosha YogaAyurveda.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 The Shorewood BID: Health & Wellness Open Doors – 10am-3pm. More than 18 of Shorewood’s health, wellness and fitness businesses are joining together to bring Milwaukee an inside view of what these Shorewood businesses have to offer. Full schedule of events in participating stores. Free. Shorewood Business District. Ericka Lang: 414-248-2532. Sarah DeNeve: 312-5027597. ShorewoodWI.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Mediumship Training with Amy Wilinski – Oct 13-14. 9am-4pm. Learn to connect with the spirit world. This highly experiential course teaches a variety of techniques to connect with souls who have passed on. Learn to give an evidential reading. $295/commuter, $350/shared accommodation & meals, $385/private room & meals. Register: GoldenLightHealing.net. Balancing and Energizing the Chakras with Essential Oils – 12-3:30pm. Learn techniques to balance and harmonize your auric field and energy centers using essential oils, colors, crystals and sound. You will also create your own essential oil aura spray. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Spirit Message Circle – 1-3pm. For anyone interested in increasing intuitive abilities, the circle begins with a meditation to awaken intuitive guidance, and provides an opportunity to receive a message from spirit as well as give others messages. No experience necessary. $25. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Animal Communication Sessions – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or pictures to find out their thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues or what they’d like; w/Stacy Krafczyk. $70/20-minute sessions, cash or check. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Preregister at 262-548-0923. Petlicious.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

Story Time Yin – 5:30-7pm. Traditional yoga music will lay the background for a yin yoga practice accompanied by stories from Hindu mythology; w/Scott Fisher. $20. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972. SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com.

Trusting Your Intuition – 5-10pm. Expand your intuitive skills and develop your intuitive voice. Learn a variety of techniques to give intuitive information, including use of a pendulum, psychometrics, angel

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Gongtopia: The Alchemy of Sound – 6:30-8pm. With Michael Bettine. Let go of stress and worries while absorbing vibrations of gongs, singing bowls, bells, and more to support your body and energy system. $55-$60/week before event. Tickets available: Eventbrite.com/e/GongtopiaThe-Alchemy-Of-Sound-With-Michael-BettineTickets-49954347799. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. C4WB.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Spiritual Art Circle Project: Cobweb Broom – 10am-12pm. Make your own special broom as a symbol of clearing and cleansing, a symbol of protection, and a symbol of astral visualization journeys. Draw symbols of meaning on your broom and infuse it with crystal chips. $30 plus material cost of $22. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-7873001. AngelLightLLC.com. Psychic Readings – 11am-4pm. Fifteen different, gifted readers. One day only, all readings $30. North Hall, New Berlin Ale House, 16000 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin. SpiritualEnlightenment.me.

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savethedate OCTOBER 17 - DECEMBER 12 Engage the Body, Open the Heart, Heal the Mind – Oct 17 through Dec 12. 6:30-8pm. An 8-week class in mindfulness practices for the reduction of stress and enhancement of well-being. Mindfulness techniques will be taught to help the participant learn to skillfully manage feelings, thoughts and body sensations. With mindfulness techniques the past can heal and present happiness can be enhanced. $150/8-week course, $25/ per class. Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. Info and registration: 414-305-7496.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Chakra Healing with Crystals – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the 7-layered chakra system and the healing crystals that work to balance each chakra. Experience a complete chakra crystal layout for the physical body and a second for the emotional aspects of each chakra. $45, $35 when purchasing

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Artist-Inspired Yoga Night Out – 6:30-7:45pm. An evening of slow flow yoga and live music with classical guitar. This will be a mixed level practice ideal for the experienced beginner and intermediate student; w/Nikki Estes and Jeremy Hiniker. $25. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972. Santosha YogaAyurveda.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Druids: Exploring Ritual and Divination – 1-3pm. $25; limited space. Universal Awareness Fellowship, N91W17194 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls. 303-887-6477. Ow.ly/dObk30lGhe7. Gallery Readings with Lucy Lucia – 1-3pm. High vibrational beings will share their answers through the channel of Lucy Lucia. Participants are encouraged to submit written questions which will be randomly drawn to be answered. Nothing is off limits and all things will be considered. $40/with pre-registration. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

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savethedate SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Wellness Body Mind Spirit Expo – The latest in holistic and new enlightening presentations, advances in alternative health awareness, and the nation’s finest psychics, mediums, and readers. An eclectic variety of exhibitors. Knowledgeable presentations are included with admission. $5, free/under 10. Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore, 8900 N Kildeer Ct, Brown Deer. Info: WellnessBodyMindSpirit.com. Dr Joanne: 414-349-4932. Get a Handle on Your Chakras – 1-3pm. Learn the basics of our seven main chakras, how they transmit and process information, what they are, and how they create health and healing. $25, $15/ bring a friend. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-3670607. C4WB.com.

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Introduction to Reading in the Akashic Records – 1-3:30pm. Instructor: Barbara Lewczyk. What is the Akashic realm and how is it available to us? These questions will be explored in this class. Students will have an opportunity to experience opening to the Akashic realm and doing a reading for themselves. The class will follow Linda Howe’s book. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Dark Secrets of Our Food System – 6:30pm. Presentation by Fred Depies, in alliance with Trust Local Food, the Oneida Nation, and Earth Justice. This month’s video is Genetic Roulette. When the US government ignored repeated warnings of scientists and allowed untested genetically modified (GM) crops into our environment and food supply, it was a gamble. $20 suggested donation. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414 475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Reiki Share – 6-8:15pm. Technique used for relaxation, stress reduction and healing, administered by a gentle laying on of the hands. No experience necessary; learn to access reiki energy and how to protect your energy field. $10. Light of Grace Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church. Natural Beauty Inside & Out – 6:30-8:30pm. Experience Young Living Savvy Minerals facial products firsthand and find real solutions for your skin-care issues. Bring a friend. Share the fun evening. Door prizes. $20; preregistration required. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP: 920-285-4635. C4WB.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Are You Healthy: A Wellness University Talk – 6:30-7:45pm. Stop oxidation, inflammation and immune dysfunction which lead to chronic diseases. $10. Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-446-5389. Eventbrite.com/O/Great-LakesVital-Health-8064494045.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Intuition 101 – 10-4pm. Awaken, define your gifts and abilities. Meet your spirit guides, learn to protect and shield your energy, create a spiritual practice for yourself; learn about journaling, group meditation, intuitive exercises; w/Stacy Krafczyk. $150. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Preregister at 262-548-0923. Petlicious.com. Earth Wisdom Animal Communication Workshop – 12:30-4pm. Learn to use specific meditative techniques to create a bridge of communication between you and your pet. Animals are constantly giving us telepathic messages, and receiving messages can be achieved through practicing stillness of the mind and creating a an environment for this exchange to occur. $75. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Aura Healing with Crystals – The human aura is a dynamic matrix that includes the physical, emotional, and mental-spiritual aspects of self. This class is based on the work of clairvoyant Dora van Gelder Kunz and you will work with the aura as one continuous field. Learn ways to use crystals and stones to strengthen protect and cleanse the aura. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

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savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 2018 Wellness Fair – Oct 27. 11am-4:30pm. Meet local wellness professionals to improve your mind, body, and soul, attend numerous speeches, and learn how to empower your body to heal itself. $7/early bird registration on Eventbrite, $10/at door, $20/entry and a copy of the new book, free/children 12 and under. Waukesha County Expo Center, 4-H Forum Building (2nd building from Northview Rd), 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha. 414-520-5163. TheWellnessFair. org/2018Fair.

School of Sound and Healing – Nov 2-4. Fri, 6-8pm; Sat, 10am-5:30pm; Sun, 10 am-3:30 pm. Fourteen Instructors, 50 class offerings and 114 hours of education offered over six convenient weekends. Learn to use a wide variety of instruments, vocal and humming healing techniques, PEMP, rife and low level laser therapy, along with 20+ sound protocols that can be used in the healing room. See website for full details. $325/per weekend, $195/discount of when is paid in full prior to start. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Boundaries, Protection & Self-Care: Part 2 – Nov 6, 13 & Dec 11, 18. 6-8pm. The class is to assist the students in developing their subtle energetic skills personally and professionally. Learn about clearing space, sacred space setting, hand scanning and more. $165, $300/combined with part 1. Light of Grace Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church. Finding the Happy in the Holidays – Nov 8. 6-7:30pm. The holidays are fast approaching. Learn to be your best you with healthy nutrition, movement, and self-care tips and tricks to make these your happiest holidays yet. Space is limited. 1212 Bodyworks, 20720 W Watertown Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield. Emily Yenor: 414-405-3956. 1212 Bodyworks.com. Women’s Goddess Day Retreat – Nov 10. 8am6pm. Each participant receives six individual healing sessions, opening and closing meditations, smudge ceremony, fire ceremony, access to Kettle Moraine Forest hiking trails, labyrinth, medicine circle, more. With Dr Christina Wilke-Burbach. Mind, Soul, and Self, West Bend. More info: 608-393-7353. MindSoulAndSelf.Com/WellnessDay-Retreats. Peru Journey: The Way of the Altomesayok – Jan 14-25, 2019. An opportunity to delve into the mystery teachings of the altomesayok shamans of Peru. Open only to mesa carriers. Under the guidance and tutelage of international teacher, Jose Luis Herrera, an entourage of respected native shamans, and Amy & David Wilinski, you will explore ancient teaching and ceremonies in sacred site in the Andes Mountains of Peru. For info: GoldenLightHealing. net. Or call 920-609-8277. Mists of Ireland 2019 – May 18-27, 2019. Explore the Celtic mysteries of the Emerald Isle. Engage in healing ceremonies and ritual in this ancient land of faerie, druids and magic. Two overnight castle stays, gourmet meals, and 4-star accommodations. Celtic guides/shamans lead sacred ceremonies at ancient sites. More info, Amy: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

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Minister’s Book Study – 9:15-10:45am. This is an open discussion group. We are beginning our study of Braving The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, by Brene’ Brown. Free. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.

sunday A.C.I.M. Study Group – A Course in Miracles study group, following Fellowship. Love offering. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.

Silent Unity Prayer and Healing Circle – 11am. This prayer time coincides with the prayer time at World Headquarters Silent Unity where prayer partners are praying 24/7/365. This is a powerful time to join in prayer. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.

New Member Orientation Classes – Sept 30 through Oct. Following fellowship. This is a four week class, and new members will be inducted in the Oct 28 Sunday celebration. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Friendship and Potluck Sunday – After Fellowship. Last Sun. Bring a friend and receive a copy of Joe Sweeney’s new book, After Further Review, as a reward. Bring a dish to share and enjoy with your spiritual community. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Reiki Energy Healing – 9am, 9:15am, 9:30am. 1st Sun. Before Sunday fellowship. Services provided by reiki master Leslie Kastner. Love offering. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Dream Interpretation Class – 3rd Sun. Dreams are a source of insight from the higher self. Facilitated by Kevin Reger, who teaches the Edgar Casey five-step approach. Love offering. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Sunday Gathering: Light of Grace – 10am. Come for meditation, soul-filled music and an inspiring spiritual message to uplift and motivate you. Spiritual Youth Development, ages 5-9, the second Sunday of each month. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church. Shamanic Journey and Healing Circle – 12pm. 2nd Sun. Drumming is an act of letting go and letting God raise our consciousness. Bring your drum, some available for use. Group led by Dennis Clark. $10 suggested offering. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.

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Reiki Yoga – Beginning Oct 18. 5:30-6:30pm. Group reiki healing-infused meditative yoga balances the chakras, glands and hormones as well as all body systems, aligns you with your soul and higher purpose. $20; discounted packages available online. Sacred Sound Yoga, 3805 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. Rosie Rain: 414-403-2053. Sacred SoundYoga.org.

Viking Runes Journey Circle – 8:30-10:30am. An adventure to connect in a new way to spirit and your higher self with the help of the ancient wisdom and knowledge of the Elder Futhark Runes. $25/per class (includes supplies and snacks). Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.

Get Intuit – Through Oct. 6:30pm. With noted teacher and facilitator, Shala Kilmer. $225; class size limited. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Shala: 702 280-8854. UCIM@ wi.rr.com.

Women’s Spirit Circle – 10-11am. Womanly Arts Women Spirit calls on Mondays; boundaries, self-care, and pleasure; w/Anne Wondra. The Womanly Arts text must be purchased separately. $150. Weekly schedule and enrollment online: WonderSpirit.com/Calendar.

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Prenatal Yoga with Sound Healing – Beginning Oct 15. 5:30-6:30pm. Meditative, gentle yoga safe for all stages of pregnancy this class will relax, inspire, strengthen, and prepare you for birth physically and spiritually. With prenatal yoga teacher Rosie Rain. $20; discounted packages available online. Sacred Sound Yoga, 3805 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. Rosie Rain: 414-403-2053. Sacred SoundYoga.org.

wednesday Writing Women Wednesdays – 10:30am12:30pm. 4th Wed. A special time to explore your creativity in a loving and supportive space with interested like-minded sisters; w/Anne Wondra. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Buddhist Teaching & Meditation – 6:30-8pm. An approximately ten-minute teaching, followed by Q&A and various Buddhist meditations. Each month the weekly schedule is posted on website. Love offering. Light of Grace Ed & Healing Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. LightOfGrace. Church. Wisconsin Asberger’s Empowerment Group – 6:30-9pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. UCIM@ wi.rr.com.

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Wisconsin Asberger’s Empowerment Group – 6:30-9pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Group game nights. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Yoga with Mary Galati – 9am. 1st & 3rd Sat. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bring yoga mat or beach towel, wear comfortable clothing; men invited to participate. $7.50 per session. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Citizens Climate Lobby – 10:30am-1:30pm. 2nd Sat. This is a non-partisan group dedicated to finding effective ways to preserving and protecting our planet from further climate change. Wedding Suite, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE ANANDA ACUPUNCTURE & HEALING CENTER

4528 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood 414-791-0303 AnandaHealingCollective.com Ananda compassionately serves the unique needs of each individual offering a variety of holistic health therapies to support healing at the root and full recovery of mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. See ad, page 13.

ROYAL ROAD CLINIC

1841 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee 414-377-3898 RoyalRoadMke.com 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.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION/ HEALING ALL SPIRIT HEALING

Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com Stacy Krafczyk specializes in Animal Communication, intuitive readings, after life communication, energy work and healing for both people and animals that helps promote physical and emotional well-being.

ANIMAL CONNECTING AND HEALING

Aimee Lawent Beach 414-732-9860 AnimalConnectingAndHealing@yahoo.com Aimee is a Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) Practitioner and animal communicator. HTA restores harmony and balance to an animal’s energy system and works cooperatively with traditional veterinary care.

AYURVEDA 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 9.

BODYWORK 1212 BODYWORKS

20720 W Watertown Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield 414-405-3956 1212BodyWorks.com Emily Yenor, Physical Therapist and movement expert, identifies and corrects muscle imbalances throughout the body to help you move better, feel better and live better. See ad, page 23.

CHIROPRACTIC EVANS CHIROPRACTIC PAIN RELIEF LASER CLINIC

15720 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-785-5515 • NewBerlinChiro.com Exceptional chiropractic and wellness clinic with a special focus on chronic pain relief. Offering MLS Laser Therapy, massage, acupuncture, exercise rehabilitation, functional medicine, and more. See ad, page 4.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY NATURAL HEALTH SERVICES Cassondra Klein, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 1428 N Farwell, Milwaukee 414-278-8922

Colon therapy helps relieve constipation, diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), skin problems, fatigue, frequent headaches, insomnia, bloating and indigestion, candida, irritability, depression and bad breath.

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.

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 29.

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.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS 23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 262-691-4555 • WINaturalDentist.com

“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.” Our office specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad, page 3.

WHOLEHEALTH BIOMIMETIC & BIOLOGIC FAMILY DENTISTRY

125 W Wisconsin Ave, Ste 102, Pewaukee 262-737-4004 WholeHealthFamilyDentistry.com Dr. Schwartz is board certified in Biomimetic Dentistry, Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine and is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician. We offer the best and healthiest dentistry for our patients.

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ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Anne Wondra 262-544-4310 WonderSpirit.com/services

Wellness educator and essential oils/ aromatherapy resource.

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 20.

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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 22.

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.

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 19.

LIFE COACH WONDERSPIRIT

2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha 262-544-4310 • WonderSpirit.com I always feel better when I talk to you, is what I hear most often. I offer starter sessions, lead Monday morning women’s spirit calls and write eclectically at AnneWondra. com. See ad, page 26.

HYPNOTHERAPY MIDAMERICA HYPNOSIS & MINDSET TRAINING CENTER

15350 W National Ave, Ste 120, New Berlin 414-939-6463 MidAmericaHypnosis.com Become a Certified Hypnotherapist. Empower your Career and change your life forever. Learn to hypnotize anyone. Classes starting soon. Mention this listing for discount. See ad, page 10.

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 23.

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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 13.

NATURAL HEALTH SERVICES 1428 N Farwell, Milwaukee 414-278-8922 NHS1428.com

Dr. Mary Simon identifies and treats the causes of disease and stimulates the body’s self-healing mechanisms with nutrition, botanicals, homeopathy, and hydrotherapy. Clinical interests include chronic disease, women’s health, pregnancy, and pediatrics.

MENTAL HEALTH DR SUSAN TRAFTON

GreensquareCenter.com 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-305-7496 Bringing together Western psychology and Eastern wisdom traditions for your healing and growth. Treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions. See ad, page 25.

LYMPHATIC DETOX ALIVE & WELL NATURALLY 140B S Main St, Thiensville 262-297-7070 AliveAndWellNaturally.com

Teresa Lopez provides ST-8 lymph decongestion with oxygen/ozone, halo dry salt Tx, MediCupping (gentle/intently), infrared therapy, microscopy. Esthetician, Raquel Schmitt: 262-378-0095 waxing/ eyelash extensions.

LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE SERVICES ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE

LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE

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GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING

Amy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277 GoldenLightHealing.net

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MEDICINE – FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GREENSQUARE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-292-3900, Ext 4797 GreenSquareCenter.com

25+ Integrative natural healing and medical specialists offer drug-free, patient-centered care. We treat the cause, not the symptom, using the latest integrative strategies. Enjoy affordable daily health & fitness classes, all in a beautiful neighborhood setting.

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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 27.

NUTRITION LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER 16655 W Wisconsin Ave, Brookfield 414-453-8289 store, 414-453-4070 office VitalNutritionCenter.com

Langlois’ Vital Nutrition Center is at the forefront in optimal nutrition. Optimal nutrition equals: Increased energy, more productivity, enhanced emotions, improved brain function and more. See ad, page 40.

OUTDOOR GEAR YELLOW WOOD GEAR

401 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay YellowWoodGear.com 414-332-3636 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 9.

REIKI 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.

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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 23.

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.

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 19.

LIGHT OF GRACE

Kris Nelsen, Senior Pastor 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 & more. Thomas Sherbrook, Pastor Emeritus. See ad, page 25.

SACRED SOUND YOGA

3805 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood SacredSoundYoga.Org 414-403-2053 Experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, musician and sound healer, Rosie Rain blends the healing power of yoga, Reiki, and sound into all of her classes.

UNITY CHURCH

Rev Mari Gabriels on 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105 UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org A God-centered c o m m u n i t y, welcoming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays, 10 am. See ad, page 21.

CINDY CARLSON REIKI AND ENERGY HEALING

121 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 208, Whitefish Bay 414-758-0657 • CarlsonHealing.com Reiki/energy healing is a powerful treatment that helps the body relax at a very deep level, allowing the body to activate its own ability to heal itself. See ad, page 13.

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