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7 inspiration
8 healthbriefs
Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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14 globalbriefs
10 A PET’S FIRST
VISIT TO THE VET
16 healingways
Tips to Avoid Trauma
by Erica Pytlovany
21 community spotlight
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12 SWINE FLU
22 healthykids
Yes or No?
24 consciouseating
28 calendarof
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VACCINATION
by Bill Van Arsdale
18 LIVING SIMPLY By wanting—and sometimes, doing—less, we create more space for the things that really matter. by Judith Fertig
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31 ongoing calendar
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16 BREATHE IN
33 classified
BREATHE OUT
by Amber Lanier Nagle
34 community resource guide
22 REFOCUSING THE
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AMERICAN DREAM
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Young Adults Adopt Simpler Lifestyles by Sharon Jayson
24 DON’T FENCE ME IN Go with a
Free-range Gobbler by Jordana Gerson
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letterfromthepublisher
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o we only remember to give thanks in November? According to historians, people began to celebrate Thanksgiving after the Revolutionary war, but it was not until President Abraham Lincoln made it a national holiday in 1863, that the fourth Thursday in November became the celebration of gratitude that it still is today. One of my goals in life is to be as grateful as possible, as often as I can. To say out loud that for which I feel most blessed. I would like to think that I do this far more often than on a particular Thursday one month out of the year. As I am human, there is always room for improvement. But it is a habit that I am building upon on a continual basis. I have always been grateful for the health and prosperity of my family. My friends are a treasure to me, and my children an utter joy. I have a roof over my head and food to nourish my body. I give thanks for my spiritual sustenance through a local church and other people and organizations who touch my soul. This year I feel particularly thankful, as I now can include all of the blessings that this Natural Awakenings magazine brings to me as its new publisher. I recently came back from a publisher’s conference held in the mountains of northern Georgia. The location of the retreat was in the middle of the Chattahoochee National Forest. It had four waterfalls, hiking trails, an organic farm and was peaceful and beautiful in every direction. I am thankful for new friends made and grateful for everything that I learned at the retreat. Because this experience was so special for all of the attendees, we have included an article about the Enota Mountain Retreat, on page 26. Perhaps it will inspire others to go there and experience its quiet beauty. There is an active and caring natural and holistic community here in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas. Considering the moderate size of our capital city region, we have a large community of alternative health care practitioners, ecologically active residents and people from all walks of life who believe in natural and healthy living. This is a blessing to us all. I am thankful for the support of our advertisers and our readers, who make Natural Awakenings the wonderful magazine that it is today. I would like to share that one of my goals for this magazine is to make it an all-color publication. As a step in that direction, Natural Awakenings of Tallahassee has increased its color pages by six this month. From 16 color pages to 22. I hope you enjoy them and celebrate with me as we watch this magazine become bigger and better and read by more people each and every month. As it states in the article on page 15, sing LOUD your praises for that which you are most grateful. For me it’s my family, friends and Natural Awakenings magazine. Blessings to you all,
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MusicFest 2009 Benefits Refuge House
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nity Eastside and friends presents MusicFest 2009: Sounds of Hope, A Benefit for Refuge House, on Sunday, November 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the grounds of Unity Eastside Church. This first-ever event will feature four hours of music by well-known, local artists. Performers on the two stages will include ACME Rhythm and Blues, Sir Charles Atkins and his Blues Band, The Ned Devines, The New 76ers and many more. There will also be a silent auction, seated massages, vendors, lots of food and fun activities for both children and adults. It is a nonreligious, community event. Since 1979, Refuge House has provided safe shelter and related services for women and children escaping abuse. “With the creation of MusicFest, I am combining the energy and resources of myself and others to financially support the work of Refuge House, so that their help will be available to other women, as it was to me,” says Linda Collins, Event Coordinator for MusicFest 2009. “Like many other organizations, Refuge House received cuts in the public funding that makes up 80% of their budget. These cuts directly affect their ability to serve women in crisis. We’re hoping that MusicFest will help fill the gaps in their budget.” Admission tickets for adults and children are available at Beethoven & Co., MusicMasters and Crystal Connection. All proceeds from the event go to Refuge House. Unity Eastside is located at 8551 Buck Lake Road in Tallahassee. For more info on MusicFest 2009, call 850-671-3674 or visit refugehouse.com.
Exciting Two Day Yoga Event
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amaste Yoga will be hosting a two day workshop with the eminent Swami Saradananda on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22. Saturday’s workshop focuses on the power of breath by aiming to introduce people to the revitalizing and regenerating effects that breathing exercises can have on the body and mind. It promises to be unique in its practical as well as theoretical approach to the yoga practice of pranayama. Throughout life, one’s breath acts as the essential interface between body, mind and the subtle energies. Breath both responds to and controls emotions as well as thoughts. The Power of Breath workshop runs from 11:30am – 1:30pm and 2:30-4:30pm. On Sunday, November 22, Swami Saradananda will host another workshop, this one on chakra meditation. Chakra meditations are described as simple, yet powerful techniques for helping to develop inner poise and to keep one’s life in balance. By using chakra meditations the chakras remain open and operational. This is essential for physical health, as well as mental and emotional well-being. The schedule for Sunday’s workshop will be from 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm. Swami Saradananda has taught yoga for over thirty years. She is the author of Yoga Mind and Body, Teach Yourself Yoga, Chakra Meditation, and the newly released The Power of Breath. She has worked as a senior teacher in New York, London and Delhi; did personal practice in the Himalayas; and now teaches worldwide. Namasté Yoga is located at Abundance Wellness Center, located off John Knox Road in the Woodcrest Office Park. For information about suggested donations for the two workshops, please check out their website at www.namaste-tallahassee. com.
Doulas Now Have National Provider Code
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s of October 1, doulas will have a National Provider Code, making it possible to bill for their services as a recognized Nursing Services Related Provider. While this might seem to be a minor event, those in the medical professions recognize this as a momentous occasion, for this code acknowledges the work doulas provide to support families in the birth process into the official realm of billable health care. Stephanie Brandt, owner and founder of Mama and Baby LOVE, LLC is a certified doula, nationally certified licensed Massage Therapist, certified infant Massage Instructor, Happiest Baby on the Block Certified Instructor, and more. Under the National Provider Code, Brandt, and other doulas, will now be part of the system for doulas to be paid for their services through private and federal insurance programs, just as doctors, nurses and natural health providers such as acupuncturists and chiropractors currently do. A birth doula is a trained labor support person who provides emotional and physical support to a laboring woman and her partner. Although a doula is not a medical professional, they can offer a wide range of comfort measures during labor; from massage to aromatherapy to pain coping techniques. Brandt’s desire is to help women and mothers create a truly supportive community in which to grow, learn and heal. She does this through mentoring and helping women find who they truly are through their own selfdiscovery process. Mama and Baby LOVE also offers post partum care such as laundry, cooking, light house cleaning, infant care and breastfeeding support. For more info, call 850-350-0609 or email info@mamaandbabylove. com or visit www.mamaandbabylove. com.
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Bernard and Shirley Kinsey Holistic Globe Radio Embraces Treasures on Display At Transformational Broadcasting Mary Brogan Museum
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fficially launched in September, Holistic Globe Radio has shifted into a new age of transformational broadcasting. An exclusive network that focuses on spiritual, New Age and environmental broadcasts, Holistic Globe Radio has programming for the holistic, alternative, earth-friendly and metaphysical practices. The online station is currently accepting and sponsoring new talent, musicians, artists, experts, show-hosts, advertisers and sponsors. Based in Hollywood, FL, Holistic Globe Radio embraces New Age artists, musicians, writers, masters, experts, healers, teachers, preachers, revolutionaries, prophets and visionaries whose life, legacy and actions embody their work and compassion to humanity. The station offers listeners holistic, alternative, green and metaphysical resources; plus experts, daily shows and free classes. Holistic Globe Radio is envisioned to become the largest transformational audio library broadcast available for free, easy and fast download. For more info, email info@holisticgloberadio.com or www. holisticgloberadio.com.
Follow Your Yellow Brick Road
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ary Bayer, author of Follow Your Yellow Brick Road: Provisions for your Inner Journey and Over the Rainbow is Within You and a life coach who’s worked with Oscar-winner Alan Arkin, David Steinberg, and Quality Inns, will teach a workshop in Tallahassee on the inner journey using The Wizard of Oz as a metaphor. Entitled “Follow Your Yellow Brick Road: Awakening Courage, Compassion, Inner Knowing and Innocence for your Journey Home,” the workshop will be held on November 8 at Unity of Tallahassee, from 1—3:30 PM, at 2850 Unity Lane. The New York- and Florida-based coach will teach students techniques that awaken courage, compassion, inner knowing and innocence. These qualities were respectively sought by the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and embodied by Dorothy, and are vital for the inner journey we must walk in life. The workshop also shows participants how to make peace with their so-called Shadow, embodied by the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. Finally, it provides tips on how to find one’s own Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, more commonly appearing as a helpful guide like a therapist, coach or guru. For more information about a suggested donation contact Rev. Bill Williams at (850) 562-5744 or 570-9984 or at www. unitytallahassee.com.
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HE KINSEY COLLECTION: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, “Where Art and History Intersect” is a breathtaking exhibition of more than 100 rare books, sculptures, paintings, documents, manuscripts and vintage photographs that tell the story of African Americans in the Americas from 1632 to present. This collection is currently on display at The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science until March. The items for viewing are historically important, culturally relevant, and aesthetically valued. Bernard Kinsey and his wife, Shirley Pooler Kinsey, have been collecting for more than thirty-five years. They are both native Floridians and graduates of Florida A & M University. “To gauge the significance of this exhibition, after the collection leaves The Brogan Museum, it will travel to The Smithsonian Institution, in Washington D.C.” stated Chucha Barber, CEO for The Brogan Museum. “The timing of the exhibition in relationship to national historical events is significant. There has never been a more appropriate time for an exhibition of this content and magnitude to come to Florida’s Capital City and then to The Smithsonian Museum of American History in our nation’s Capital.” The art featured in the exhibition includes works by important African American Artists such as Artis Lane, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, and Henry O. Tanner, to name a few. The exhibition features a celebrity cell phone tour, a wonderful teaching tool that allows individuals across the nation to call in and experience THE KINSEY COLLECTION through the voices of notable actors such as, Angela Bassett, Louis Gossett Jr., and Dennis Haysbert. THE KINSEY COLLECTION has been highlighted as a major reason for the Palm Beach County School District receiving the 2009 Golden Achievement Award, Sunshine Medallion Award and also for the Norton Museum receiving the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Services. This exhibition has traveled previously to four US cities: Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Chicago and West Palm Beach. Approximately 200,000 individuals have experienced the exhibition to-date. The Brogan Museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, Tallahassee’s Smithsonian Affiliate, is located at 350 S. Duval Street in Tallahassee. For more info on THE KINSEY COLLECTION please visit call 850-513-0700 x.229 or visit thekinseycollection.com.
Natural Awakenings Publishers Gather
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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp., based in Naples, Florida, recently held its annual publishers’ conference at the Enota Mountain Retreat, situated in the middle of northern Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest. The group gathered together for three days around the conference theme, “Empower the Vision.” Workshops and forums were intermingled with healthy meals, served communitystyle in the Enota Lodge dining room. Keynote speakers Tony Burroughs, author of The Code: 10 Intentions for a Better World, and Chik Shank, founder of LifePower Seminars and facilitator for the Living Without Limits workshop, provided motivational and inspirational settings that allowed publishers to affirm their inner strengths and resources and redefine what is “impossible.” The conference concluded on Sunday, when publishers circled to share new and renewed intentions to continue enlightening the magazine’s nearly 3 million readers. Natural Awakenings CEO Sharon Bruckman chose Enota Mountain Retreat for the conference venue not only because it could accommodate everyone’s tenting, RV and lodging needs,but also for the resort’s flexibility in providing vegetarian meals. “Enota’s beautiful, natural Chik Shank setting provided the perfect inspiration for our publishers to be renewed in their commitment to empowering Natural Awakenings’ vision: enlightening one community at a time,” says Bruckman. Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. There are currently 68 magazines publishing in the United States and Puerto Rico, with seven additional magazines expected to launch within the new few months. For a listing of where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn about franchising opportunities, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. Also visit Enota.com,TonyBurroughs.com, and LivingWithout-Limits.com.
GOLDEN by Janet Luhrs
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ere’s the big idea: Noise is bad for you. During my career as a pioneer in the simplicity movement, I have taken note of numerous studies that link unwanted sound to increased levels of stress. Even lowlevel noise has been associated with increased aggression and other mental health problems, as well as poor sleep, high blood pressure and heart disease. A few of the reporting organizations include Cornell University, the Acoustical Society of America and the World Health Organization. The following tips for increasing moments of silence in daily life will help us all feel better and live healthier: n Start each day with silence. Before running headlong into another day, do something relaxing for 12 minutes upon waking. It may be meditating, stretching or reading inspirational literature. According to the National Institutes of Health, our cortisol levels (“the stress hormone” produced by the adrenal glands) are highest between 6 and 8 o’clock in the morning, when we first get out of bed. Most people have coffee and turn on the news. That’s the worst thing we can do. Studies have shown that only 12 minutes of quiet in the morning can bring down the stress-hormone levels, and get you off to a better start that will last all day.
n Eat at a table, without watching television or reading. Mindful eating helps us to enjoy our food more, prevents overeating because we are tuned into our body’s satiety signals, and allows the body to metabolize food more efficiently. n Try driving in silence. Because there is so much noise that we can’t control, find small ways to create silence that you can control. The car is a wonderful place to get in touch with your thoughts and just be with yourself. Silence is rejuvenating. n Create a silence retreat at home. Set aside an evening at home with no talking. Turn the phone ringer off and don’t answer it; turn off the television. Don’t run any extra machines. Try to have the family do this together, or trade nights with a partner in taking the kids out to dinner and a movie.
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cise without iPod, magazines or video. If possible, exercise outdoors. Silence helps us pay attention to everything the body is doing—breathing, muscle function and posture. Silence helps us listen to the helpful signals our body is giving—to slow down, go faster or straighten up. Janet Luhrs is the international bestselling author of The Simple Living Guide and guides people toward simpler, more enjoyable lives through her Simplicity Series Seminars, at SimpleLiving. com.
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healthbriefs November is: National Diabetes Awareness Month and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Sleep Alert
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ew research reveals that insufficient sleep of six hours or less, a common shortcoming of our Western lifestyle, may contribute to the development of insulin resistance and reduced glucose tolerance, which in turn may increase the long-term risk of developing diabetes. The link was noted in a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Source: The Endocrine Society, 2009
Smell Stress Away
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hen feeling stressed and tired, take a restorative whiff of bracing lemon, enlivening rosemary or soothing lavender—or any other plant that has a pleasant scent. Scientists in Japan have reported the first scientific evidence supporting the idea that inhaling certain fragrances alters people’s gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that reduce stress. The effects are attributed to linalool, a fragrant substance present in many plants and plant oils. When inhaled, linalool reduced stress-activated neutrophils and lymphocytes (two types of white blood cells) in the body to near-normal levels and restrained the activity of more than 100 genes that go into overdrive during stressful situations. In their study, researchers noted that people have inhaled the scents of certain plants since ancient times to help reduce feelings of anxiety, fight inflammation and depression and induce sleep. Today, aromatherapy, or the use of fragrant oils to improve mood and health, is a popular form of alternative medicine. These findings could form a new basis for identifying the best fragrances to smell to dispel stress. Source: American Chemical Society, 2009
More Kudos for Nuts and Mediterranean Diet
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ccording to a report in The Journal of the American Medical Association, a Mediterranean diet, with an additional daily serving of mixed nuts, can be helpful in managing some metabolic disorders in older adults. Research focused on metabolic syndrome, a set of metabolic disorders such as abdominal obesity, high cholesterol and high blood glucose levels, all of which increase the risk of chronic disease.
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Immunity Now During flu season, a strong immune system is a person’s first line of defense against harmful bacteria and viruses. To boost immunity, enrich the diet with fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants to help fight free radicals; eat less fat and animal proteins; manage stress; and get enough sleep. Green tea and herbs such as astragalus, echinacea, ginseng and licorice root act as immune boosters, by both providing antioxidants and stimulating protective enzymes in the body. Sources: My.ClevelandClinic.org, Healthy.net
Spotlight on Pumpkins While savoring a slice of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, consider that this favorite and versatile fall vegetable is a nutritional powerhouse. Pumpkins are high in carotene, which protects against vision loss, heart disease and cancer. Pumpkin seeds, which can be eaten raw, baked or roasted, are particularly rich in zinc, which helps prevent prostate problems. Source: UrbanExt.Illinois.edu
Invest in Happy Memories
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an money buy happiness? Yes, suggests a recent psychology study— provided we are buying life experiences, rather than material possessions. San Francisco State University research confirms that experiential purchases, such as movies or the theater or a relaxing meal at a restaurant with family or friends, result in increased feelings of social connectedness and well-being. Study participants indicated that these experiential purchases gave them a sense of “money better spent” and greater happiness for both themselves and others, regardless of their income or the amount of money invested. Experiences also tend to lead to longer-term satisfaction. “Purchased experiences provide memory capital,” reported the researchers, who noted that “people don’t tend to get bored of happy memories like [they] do with a material object.”
We Are What We Drink
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hen it comes to weight loss, what we drink may be more important than what we eat. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who examined the relationship between beverage consumption among adults and weight change, found that weight loss was positively associated with a reduction in liquid calories. They further concluded that calories from beverages had a stronger impact on weight than calories from food. Experimenting with several categories of beverages, based both on calorie content and nutrition, they discerned that sugar-sweetened beverages were the leading source of liquid calories contributing to unwanted weight gain. These are the same beverages reported to play a significant role in the obesity epidemic currently affecting two-thirds of American adults.
Broccoli Helps Keep Prostate Cancer At Bay
An Institute of Food Research study now shows that eating one or more portions of broccoli every week can reduce the risk of prostate cancer and prevent localized cancer from becoming more aggressive. It turns out that broccoli, as well as other cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, affect genes by changing cell-signaling pathways, thereby reducing the risk of developing and spreading cancer. The study of 400 men at risk for developing prostate cancer took place over the course of 12 months. Participants ate either 400 grams of broccoli or 400 grams of peas each week, in addition to their normal diet. Based on before-and-after tissue samples taken from their prostate gland, researchers found more changes in gene expression in the men who ate the broccoli than in those eating the peas. Source: Public Library of Science, 2008
The CholesterolAlzheimer’s Link
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esearchers at Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research and the University of Kuopio, in Finland, recently reported that elevated cholesterol levels in midlife—even borderline elevations—significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia later in life. While scientists are still trying to pinpoint the genetic and lifestyle factors that cause Alzheimer’s and dementia, levels of cholesterol are proving to respond well to lifestyle changes. Exercising and maintaining a healthy weight continue to be an important first goal; losing even 10 pounds can help improve cholesterol levels. Discerning between good and bad fats also helps. Good fats come from plants, such as avocados and nuts, or fish like salmon and mackerel; bad fats are usually found in meats and animal products. Researchers recommend that we eat ample fiber from whole grains and vegetables, and consider a supplement of artichoke leaf. A study conducted by the University of Reading, UK, indicates that the leaf reduces plasma cholesterol. Include fruits, too, as they contain pectin, a special, soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol and helps curb overeating. Another tool for gaining the upper hand on cholesterol is managing stress, because there is a direct link between elevated cholesterol in the body and the output of stress hormones. For more information visit Alz.org. Sources: GolinHarris, 2009; Prevention. com; University of Redding, 2008
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A Pet’s First Visit to the Vet Tips to Avoid Trauma by Erica Pytlovany
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he first trip to the veterinarian’s office does not need to be a traumatic experience. With savvy planning, you can make the whole experience less stressful for both you and your pet. Handling: One of the most important steps to ease the way for a veterinary visit is getting an animal acclimated to handling. During routine cuddle times, gently play with the ears, feet and tail. Manipulate body parts in a way that the veterinary staff might use to examine a patient or apply medication. Keep it fun. If a pet is uncomfortable with certain touching, feed him tasty tidbits while handling sensitive areas. Starting in the least sensitive areas and progressing slowly to the least comfortable areas helps. The goal is to teach the pet that beyond merely tolerating this sort of handling, they can also enjoy it. Note that
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adult pets will not be as naturally tolerant of restraint or touch, so more time and care may be needed to teach them to enjoy handling. If an adult pet shows any indication of threatening behavior, such as biting or scratching during handling, stop immediately and try again later, or contact a behavior consultant. Pre-visit Visit: Many clinics welcome a pre-veterinary visit, which gives your pet a chance to meet the veterinary staff in a setting that doesn’t include uncomfortable poking or prodding. Bring yummy treats and ask the staff to feed your furry companion while you both visit the lobby and perhaps an examination room. Call ahead to ask what kind of visit your veterinary office can accommodate. The Visit for Dogs: On the day of the visit, arrive a few minutes early to take your dog for a brief walk before entering the clinic. Even if you need to travel only a short distance to the office, it can be reassuring for a dog to sniff, explore and relieve himself before going in. Once inside, have your dog’s favorite treats and special toy at hand
to help keep him distracted and happy. Engage him to keep his attention on you, and do not allow him to visit with other dogs without express permission from the other owner. Dogs in the waiting room could be contagious, sore or simply not comfortable greeting other dogs in a confined space. Protect your dog from an unpleasant interaction that could color future visits. The Visit for Cats: For comfort and safety, first introduce the cat to a secure carrier at home. Feeding the cat meals inside the carrier for a few weeks before the visit will make it feel more like a place of safety than a place of confinement. You can also leave a small towel or mat on her usual sleeping place for a few days before the vet trip. For the visit to the vet, place it in the carrier along with her, so that it smells like home. Alternative Therapies: If a pet is particularly anxious during veterinary visits, try two alternative therapies reported to make a big difference. Rescue Remedy is a popular liquid homeopathic treatment sold at many pet supply shops and at health stores that carry Bach Flower Remedies. Apply four drops directly in the pet’s mouth or add it to water, food or a treat. Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) and Feliway are synthetic pheromone products that mimic those which a mother releases when nursing her pups or kittens and are designed to cause a relaxation response from the pet. These products come in different forms, including a dispenser for spraying a pet’s collar or the inside of the carrier. By conscientiously preparing your pet for a first visit to a veterinarian when the animal is healthy and not in need of vital medical attention, you lay the foundation for future experiences that you both can look forward to with a great deal more ease. For more information on Bach Flower Remedies, visit BachFlower.com/Pets.htm. For more information about Dog Appeasing Pheromone search “pheromone” at BarkleyAndPaws.com; for cats visit Feliway.com/us.
Live simply so others may simply live. ~ Mohandas Gandhi
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Swine Flu Vaccination – Yes or No? by Bill Van Arsdale
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hile a tremendous media blitz is underway encouraging U.S. citizens to get vaccinated against the H1N1 swine flu, a powerful countervailing force of concerned doctors, researchers and citizens is questioning the necessity, effectiveness and safety of the vaccine. Should you and your family get inoculated? What else can we do to help prevent and fight swine flu? Following are some pertinent facts taken from medical literature and interviews with two nationally recognized medical physicians, Dr. David Perlmutter, board certified neurologist and director of the Perlmutter Health Center in Naples, Florida, and Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, who specializes in integrative medicine. Is the H1N1 virus extraordinarily dangerous? A recent study published in the October issue of The New England Journal of Medicine summarized the extent of last year’s swine flu contagion in the United States. Approximately 28 people per million required hospitalization, and about 7 percent of those, or two individuals per million (approximately 600 people) died from H1N1 influenza or related complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year in this country, about 5 to 20 percent of the population contracts seasonal flu. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu-related causes and 36,000 people die from flu-related complications. H1N1 flu is expected to have only slightly higher hospitalization and death rates than the average seasonal flu. “The morbidity and mortality of swine flu are essentially the same as seasonal influenza,” observes Perlmutter. “I don’t see a need for panic, and I question the wisdom of mass inoculation. I do not plan to receive the H1N1 vaccine and feel the idea of a national inoculation program is overkill. But everyone will have to make his or her own decision.” Lipman concurs. “If we did have a pandemic, then maybe it is worth taking the chance. Why do this mass inoculation if you don’t have any doctors saying that this is going to be a serious pandemic?” Who is most affected by the H1N1 virus? Most affected are people who have other complications, such as neurologi-
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cal and respiratory disease, asthma or pregnancy, as well as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, compromised immune systems and morbid obesity. People over 65 are significantly less likely to be infected than would be typical with seasonal flu, and children and young adults are at higher risk of serious complications with H1N1 than with seasonal flu. How effective are influenza vaccinations? A recent study in the American Journal of Public Health concludes that, “Vaccination is an unlikely explanation of (downward) mortality trends (since 1940). A 2005 National Institutes of Health study over a period of 30 influenza seasons, ‘could not correlate increasing vaccination coverage after 1980 with declining mortality rates in any age group.’“ What are the risks of the H1N1 vaccine? According to Lipman, the H1N1 vaccine involves new factors that make it experimental and unpredictable. It has been tested only in a very small number of healthy adults. No children, older people, pregnant women or high-risk individuals were included in the brief, fast-track trials. Legal developments are also troubling. Lipman notes that Kathleen Sibelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has granted legal immunity to the swine flu vaccine makers, exempting them from any liability for their vaccines and adjuvants, the additives often added to generate a stronger immune response. Many critics make the case that these adjuvants can cause problems, and it is still unclear which, if any, have been added to the H1N1 vaccine. The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu was in 1976. Thousands of people filed claims for side effects that included paralysis, and a number of people died. “If the vaccines were proven safe, and if this was deemed a serious pandemic, then sure, there is a place for vaccines,” says Lipman. Still, he cautions, “Everyone reacts differently to vaccines, especially when they include adjuvants, and vaccines can be the trigger that causes problems in people who have other risk factors. Why take that
chance?” He continues, “No one can say for certain that bad things will happen again or that you will suffer dire consequences if you get vaccinated. But this time, you have no legal recourse.” Perlmutter adds, “Few are talking about the potential downsides of the H1N1 inoculation. There is precious little research on the vaccine. I’d like to see a larger population and longer time of exposure in terms of testing. I worry about it. “As a neurologist, I have received special updates, requesting that I make immediate reports to the Centers for Disease control about any complications due to the swine flu vaccination, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome,” says Perlmutter. “While I think it is great that they are instituting this system of extraordinary tracking, just the fact that they are thinking about it is worrisome.” David Perlmutter, M.D., is a boardcertified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He serves as medical director of the Perlmutter Health Center in Naples, FL, and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Visit PerlHealth.com. Frank Lipman, M.D., is the founder and director of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City, where the emphasis is on preventive health care and patient education. He is the author of SPENT: End Exhaustion and Feel Great Again, and Total Renewal; 7 Key Steps to Resilience, Vitality and Long-Term Health. Visit DrFrankLipman.com. Cited Publications: “Hospitalized Patients with 2009 H1N1 Influenza in the United States,” April–June, 2009, see nejm.org, Oct. 8, 2009 (10.1056/NEJMoa0906695) and “Trends in Recorded Influ-
enza Mortality: United States, 1900–2004,” by Peter Doshi, May 2008, Vol. 98, No. 5, pp. 939945 in American Journal of Public Health.
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Steps to Avoid or Mitigate
H1N1 Swine Flu
by Bill Van Arsdale
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hether or not you decide to get the H1N1 vaccine, there are several more natural ways to strengthen your immune system and reduce the inflammatory response to help fend off and mitigate the effects of the illness. Following are initial recommendations from Dr. David Perlmutter, medical director of the Perlmutter Health Center in Naples, Florida, and Dr. Frank Lipman, director of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City. 1) Optimize the body’s level of vitamin D. “Vitamin D is the key,” says Lipman. “If you can get your vitamin D level up, that is the best thing you can do. There is a correlation between low vitamin D and influenza. Currently, there is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency.” Unfortunately, there are no significant dietary sources of vitamin D, and most intake comes from exposure to sunlight. If we live far from the equator, we simply don’t get enough sun through fall and winter to make all the vitamin D we need. To optimize vitamin D levels: • Take 2,000 IU to 3,000 IU of a vitamin D3 supplement daily. • Get your 25 hydroxy vitamin D level checked by a doctor (if that is not an option, individuals can self-test levels through ZRT Labs by ordering a kit at zrtlab.com/health-care-consumers/ vitamin-d-testing.html). • Although the current normal range is between 20 and 50 ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter), this level is much too low for optimal health. The ideal level is between 50 and 70 ng/ml. Note: This is the most important step to prevent the flu. It may require a number of months taking 5,000 to 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily (especially during winter) under a doctor’s supervision to optimize the 25 hydroxy vitamin D level in the blood. Monitor status every three months until the optimal range is achieved; then cut back to a maintenance dose of at least 2,000 IU a day. 2) Take a turmeric supplement twice daily. “In this specific case of swine flu, I recommend approaches that downregulate the whole inflammatory cascade
we call the ‘cytokine storm,’” advises Perlmutter. “We understand what genes turn on the storm, and there are ways of counteracting this genetic activity induced by the virus. “There is a pathway in each of our cells called the NRF2 pathway, and when you activate that pathway, it dramatically reduces the production of cytokines. One thing we know that activates this antiinflammatory pathway specific to cytokines is turmeric. If you have been exposed or are showing the first signs of flu, take 500 mg of turmeric twice a day. It has a brief period of potency, so the twice-a-day doses are important. Also, keep wellhydrated.” 3) Get adequate sleep, exercise and take actions to lower your stress levels. Do breathing exercises, meditate, practice yoga and spend time doing something that makes you happy. Feeling spent, overwhelmed, and/or mentally run down has a causal relationship with physical health. 4) Wash your hands frequently, but not excessively. It decreases the likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Don’t use antibacterial soap, because of the risk of creating resistant bacteria. Instead, use a simple, chemicalfree soap. 5) Avoid sugar and processed foods. These dramatically decrease immune function. 6) Eat phytonutrient rich meals. These include lots of colorful salads and dark greens. 7) Eat lots of garlic. It works as a broad spectrum antibiotic. 8) Take a probiotic daily. Look for one with 10 to 20 billion organisms. A strong immune system relies heavily on having a strong foundation in the gut. 9) Keep a supply of antiviral herbal supplements on hand. Andrographis, olive leaf extract, grapefruit seed extract and elderberry extract, for example, all have antiviral properties. Use one or a combination of these as a preventative measure, especially when traveling on public transportation or entering a potentially compromised environment such as a large office, auditorium, stadium or theater. 10) Take one to two grams of fish oils and two grams of vitamin C daily. These boost immune function. 11) Stock your home pharmacy with an immune-building formula. Look for one that contains Cordyceps and Astragalus. Take it throughout the flu season.
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Service Chits
Cozy Digs
Banking Hours Takes on New Meaning
The desire to live simply, a cornerstone of the Small House Movement, has led to interest from architects and builders who are now providing smaller housing alternatives, according to ResourcesForLife.com. For example, Florida designer Ed Binkley, who used to design mansions, now offers a Shelter Series that includes homes ranging from 600 to 900 square feet, reports Orlando Sentinel writer Jean Patteson. Binkley describes them as “comfortable, affordable and green.” Jewel box houses are another design being marketed to young professionals, empty-nesters, retirees and newlyweds, writes Patteson. Specifically designed to suit the owners’ way of life, they feature “top-quality materials, upscale detailing and custom built-ins.” With a modest size of less than 2,000 square feet, beauty and function are valued over accumulating stuff and the space to store it (tips at TheJewelBoxHome.com). The trend is reflected in an annual Mayflower Transit Van Lines study, which reports that the average household moving weight has decreased by 10 percent since 1997, including a 2 percent drop from 2007 to 2008. Jennifer Bonham, director of Mayflower’s marketing communications, says it’s due to homeowners “transitioning away from McMansions to smaller, more sustainable living environments.”
At its most basic, time banking is about spending an hour doing something for someone in our community and banking it. Each hour banked represents a time dollar to spend having someone doing something for us. Time banks are built upon the premise that everyone has something to contribute and everyone needs a helping hand now and then. When we ask, “How can we help each other?” we can all get our needs met, whether it’s a ride to school, a trip to the market, yard work or household chores. Sharing resources builds trust and makes life more convenient. It’s like having an extended family that benefits the larger community. For a directory of existing community time banks and a startup kit to create a time bank to serve a neighborhood, school, church or agency, visit TimeBanks.org.
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Pump Up
The Volume by Dr. Darlene Treese “The universe constantly and obediently answers to our conceptions” -Henry David Thoreau
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n teaching I often reminded children to discriminate when to use their “inside voice” (quiet classroom) and when to use their “outside voice” (noisy playground). In life I notice that we fail to make this distinction as well. 90% of life is absolutely wonderful, full of success, happiness and joy. And yet we use that “outside voice” to loudly complain about the 10% that is inside “under construction”. We quietly whisper or ignore the 90% good that deserves to be shouted from the roof tops. Why do we have this backward? The nature of the human mind is to focus on negativity. All energy in our world (even in a battery) flows from negative to positive. We move from inabilities (negative) to mastery (positive) through problems - gifts to raise us to new levels. So what would happen if you reversed your inside voice and your outside voice to their rightful places, praising the 90% good and whispering the 10% challenge? It would be the gift that changes your life! Let’s start with LOUD gratitude – a thankfulness that resounds for all that is right in your world. Just for today celebrate your freedom – what you will eat, what you will wear, where you will go, who you will see, how you will spend your time and your thoughts. Notice the hundreds of options and choices that are yours. Even if it seems that your choices are limited, you still have unlimited choice as to how you will think, feel and act. Thoughts drift through your mind; emotions catch and cement the thoughts of your choosing; actions/inactions blindly follow according to the belief systems that are formed from repeated thoughts. To change your mood, change your thought. You do not need years of psychotherapy to root out every negative belief. Latch on to a higher thought and let positive
emotion dispel the darkness. Right action will naturally follow. It is personal empowerment beyond description, because no person or situation can ever hold you down again. That freedom alone is worth a victory end zone dance. Create an outward LOUD expression of freedom that is totally yours – whether you do it alone or invite others to dance with you. Let yourself go and really get into this. You have never been self-conscious about complaining; why would you feel embarrassed about feeling good and celebrating it?? Just for today LOUDLY praise and thank all others who do anything at all to help you. Let them know how much you appreciate them and tell how good your life is because of them. Share of your joy and abundance as you would share a five-pound box of chocolates or citrus from your backyard. The more you give, the more is returned to you. Decide carefully what you want to give! Will it be compliments and praise or criticisms and sarcasms? The choice is yours. Be proactive in your thanks and praise and watch your self-confidence grow. Just for today LOUDLY compliment yourself for all that you have learned. Be grateful for past problems and all that they have taught you. LOUDLY nurture and encourage yourself for things that still seem overwhelming and recall
past successes in facing things that you never thought you could. Sing along with Billy Joel: “I’m still standing, better than I ever could, looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid.” Get rowdy with your excitement about who you are and who you are becoming! And now for that 10% that causes you upset. Emma Curtis Hopkins had this formula. She said to look directly at the obstacle before you and say “This too is God. This too is good. This too is for me. And I demand to see the blessing in it now”. Demanding to see the blessing gets your preconceived and limited thoughts out of the way, frees your emotions and allows you to put into action the good hidden in this dilemma. How wise the universe is. If our blessings and tools for new growth were in the midst of what is already good, we would ignore them completely!! Let every day now be your day for LOUD THANKSGIVING and pump up the volume!! Dr. Darlene Treese has been in private practice in hypnosis and counseling since 1983. She is a Diplomate in Counseling with the National Institute of Sports and has served as President of the American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association, Vice President of the Rotary EClub of Southwest USA and founder of Leading Edge Networking. Darlene has been internationally acknowledged for her positive action and solution-based therapies and work with corporations. “A person for the people”, Dr. Dar is always available to help with your questions and dilemmas through office visits, email or telephone consultations. Call her today at 850-201-0073 or visit www.AskDrTreese.com
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healingways
BREATHE IN BREATHE OUT by Amber Lanier Nagle
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ost of us are oblivious to our breathing habits. It’s simply something that we do thousands of times every day without thinking about it, breathing in lifegiving oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, most of us do not breathe correctly. We tend to take 10 to 12 shallow, staccato breaths per minute, instead of the slower, deeper, oxygen-rich breaths that our bodies crave. For centuries, specific breathing techniques have played an integral, healthful role in Eastern mind-body practices, including many forms of yoga and martial arts. Today, the element of disciplined breathing associated with those arts are drawing the attention of Western medical research. Studies are showing that while poor breathing has a negative effect on an individual’s health, deep, optimal breathing can measurably improve body functions. Dr. David Anderson, a senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging, says that slower, deeper breathing may even help some people with hypertension lower their blood pressure, although he’s not yet sure exactly how it works. “We know that slow, deep breathing relaxes and dilates blood vessels temporarily,” he states, “but we think that it also helps our kidneys eliminate salt more efficiently, which would explain the drop in blood pressure.” In his ongoing study, participants are asked to breathe in sync with tones generated by a special device. “The device trains them to breath slower and pace breaths until they reach six to eight breaths per minute,” explains Anderson. Other studies are also showing
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professional breathing instruction is necessary to achieve their results, yet, “skillful control of breath patterns can be used to calm emotions, eliminate anxiety, stop obsessive worry, reduce stress over-reactivity and induce greater mental clarity and focus.” The road to better health may well be just a few breaths away.
“Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing, and can even help with stress-related health problems, ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.” ~ Dr. Andrew Weil, integrative medical physician that varying our breathing techniques can be an effective tool in handling and managing depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders. Medical doctors Richard Brown and Patricia Gerbarg have studied the effects of various breathing practices on the stress levels of tsunami victims, Australian Vietnam veterans, emergency responders and other groups that suffer from post traumatic stress syndrome. “We started out by looking at specific yogic deep breathing techniques, such as Sudarshan Kriya yoga, qigong and others, but soon realized that combining elements of several of these techniques yielded optimal results,” remarks Gerbarg. She adds that
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BREATHING EXERCISES
Because breathing is something we can all control and regulate, it makes a useful tool for achieving a relaxed and clear state of mind. Dr. Andrew Weil recommends these three breathing exercises to help relax and reduce stress. Try each one to see how it affects your stress and anxiety levels.
The Stimulating Breath (or Bellows Breath)
The Stimulating Breath is adapted from a yogic breathing technique. Its aim is to raise vital energy and increase alertness. n Inhale
and exhale rapidly through your nose, keeping your mouth closed, but relaxed. Breaths in and out should be equal in duration, but as short as possible. n Try for three in-and-out breath cycles per second. This produces a quick movement of the diaphragm, suggesting a bellows. Breathe normally after each cycle. n Begin with a maximum of 15 sec onds. Increase subsequent practice
sessions by five seconds or so, until reaching a full minute. Done properly, this exercise brings a feeling of invigoration comparable to the heightened awareness achieved after a good workout.
The 4-7-8 Exercise (or Relaxing Breath)
This exercise is simple, takes little time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere, in any position. Learn it first by sitting with your back straight. Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth and keep it there. You will be exhaling through your mouth; try pursing your lips slightly if this seems awkward.
Everyone can benefit from it.
Breath Counting
Breath counting is a simple, yet challenging, technique used in Zen meditation. Sit in a comfortable position with the spine straight and head inclined slightly forward. Gently close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Then, let the breath come naturally, without trying to influence it. Ideally, it will be quiet and slow, while depth and rhythm may vary. n To begin the exercise, count one to yourself as you exhale.
n The next time you exhale, count two, and so on, up to five. n Begin a new cycle, counting one on the next exhalation.
Never count higher than five, and count only when you exhale. You will know your attention has wandered when you find yourself counting up to eight or higher. Work up to 10 minutes at a time. Source: DrWeil.com.
n Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound. n Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four. n Hold your breath for a count of seven. n Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound, to a count of eight. n Now, inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times, for a total of four breaths.
Note that you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth. The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time. Exhalation takes twice as long as inhalation. The time you spend on each phase is not important; the ratio of 4:7:8 is important. If you have trouble holding your breath, speed the exercise up, but keep to the ratio of 4:7:8 for the three phases. With practice, you can slow it down. This exercise is a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system. Practice it at least twice a day. Do not do more than four breaths at one time for the first month of practice. Later, if you wish, you can extend it to eight breaths. If you feel a little lightheaded, do not be concerned; it will pass. Once you develop this technique by practicing it every day, it will be a useful tool to use when anything upsetting happens—before you react. Use it whenever you are aware of internal tension. Use it to help you fall asleep. November 2009
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Living
Simply
By wanting—and sometimes, doing—less, we create more space for the things that really matter. by Judith Fertig
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iving simply is not a new idea. The Shakers, a celibate sect founded in the 18th century, believed that, “Tis a gift to be simple.” In the 19th century, Henry David Thoreau went back to basics on Walden Pond. “Less is more,” proclaimed Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the renowned post-war minimalist architect, a century later. The urge to simplify is timeless. What is new is recognizing the ripple effect when we choose a smaller life, explains Duane Elgin, in his new edition of Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich. “Contrary to media myths,” observes Elgin, “consumerism offers lives of sacrifice, while simplicity offers lives of opportunity. Simplicity creates the opportunity for greater fulfillment in work, meaningful connection with others, feelings of kinship with all life and awe of a living universe.” In 1977, Elgin was part of a think tank group at Stanford Research Institute that studied the voluntary simplicity movement. Each of the movement’s values identified by Elgin’s group—human
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scale, material simplicity, environmental awareness, self-determination and personal growth—build on each other. When an individual first chooses to live on a smaller, more human scale, the other values seem to fall in line.
Human Scale
Human scale means that we easily fit with our surroundings, our schedule and our stuff. When that isn’t happening and we realize we’re overwhelmed by the demands of a too-much life, we ask, “Is this really all there is?” Architect Sarah Susanka asked herself that question when, as a managing partner in a firm of 45 people, she realized she was “asleep at the wheel, while barreling down the road of life on cruise control.” She was working long hours and doing well, but not doing what she had wanted to do since childhood. “Often, the things we were passionate about as children are good indicators of natural proclivities that may have fallen by the wayside as we’ve moved into adulthood,” she observes.
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One thing Susanka felt was not working for her anymore was the pace at which she raced through her days. “We’ve become incredibly productive in recent decades,” she remarks, “and our successes are measured by income and by acquisitions.” But what Susanka wanted was not a bigger house or a new car—she wanted time to write. “Our culture is grappling with time,” Susanka reflects. While we can get multiple things done with a press of a button, we can’t seem to allow ourselves the slow, unstructured time to just be present with our own thoughts. Trading superhuman self-perceptions for simply human views allowed Susanka the time to recollect herself and begin to write. The process of simplifying her life in order to pen The Not So Big House became the subject of her next book, The Not So Big Life. Linda Breen Pierce experienced a similar self-revelation. In 1991, she downsized her six-figure income as a Los Angeles attorney, moved to a smaller house in a quieter community, and has since been living and writing about the simplicity movement until
Recipe for Simplicity by Linda Breen Pierce “Simplify, simplify.” More than a century after Henry David Thoreau uttered these words, his plea for simplicity has more significance than ever before. We work hard and play hard, filling nearly every moment with activity. Most families believe they need two incomes to pay for a standard of living that has doubled in the past 50 years. But do we? Based on my three-year study of more than 200 people who have simplified their lives, I found that we can work less, want less and spend less, and be happier and more fulfilled in the process. Following these 10 suggestions will simplify life. Rather than try to do it all in a few weeks or months, know that most people need an initial period of three to five years to complete this transition. Small, gradual steps are best.
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Don’t bring any material thing into your home unless you absolutely love it and want to keep it until it is beyond repair. Too much stuff is suffocating us. Purchasing, maintaining, insuring, storing and eventually disposing of our stuff sucks up our precious life energy.
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Live in a home with a cozy environment that you or someone in your family uses every day. It can be more satisfying than living in a museum designed to impress others. Spending time and money to maintain a home that is larger than you need diverts these resources from more fulfilling endeavors.
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Seek to limit your work outside of the home to 30 hours a week, 20 if you are a parent. To live a balanced life, we need downtime to daydream, relax, prepare a leisurely meal or take a walk. Surrounding activities with empty spaces whenever possible makes actions more productive and meaningful.
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Work no more than 30 minutes from home. Preserve your energy and money for more rewarding life experiences.
Limit children to between one and three extracurricular activities a week, depending on their age. Otherwise, you will exhaust yourself, and your children may grow up addicted to constant stimulation.
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Live simply to dream big in a whole new way. Take a month or more every few years to go live in a foreign country. Living in a different culture fascinates, excites and vitalizes us. It teaches us to live in the present, a core practice of simple living. We gain perspective when we experience a foreign culture and learn how much we have to be grateful for.
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Spend at least an hour a week in a natural setting, away from crowds of people, traffic and buildings. Three or four is even better. There is nothing more basic or simple than the natural world.
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Connect with a sense of spirit in your life, whether through prayer, religious services, journal writing, meditation or spiritually related reading. Simplicity leads to spirituality and spirituality leads to simplicity. Cultivate a practice of silence and solitude, even if for just 15 to 30 minutes a day. Your spirituality will evolve naturally.
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Seek the support of others who want to simplify their lives. Join or start a simplicity circle if you enjoy group interaction. Living simply in our culture can be a lonely journey, one that friends and family still on the earn-and-spend treadmill may not understand.
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Practice saying “No” to things that don’t bring you inner peace and fulfillment, whether they are material goods, greater career responsibility or added social activities. Be vigilant with your time and energy; they are limited resources. If you say “Yes” to one thing (like a job promotion), recognize that you are saying “No” to something else (perhaps more time with family). Live consciously and deliberately. Linda Breen Pierce is the founder of The Pierce Simplicity Study and the author of Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World and Simplicity Lessons: A 12-Step Guide to Living Simply.
recently retiring to Mexico. “We are living the American dream gone amuck,” she writes in Simplicity Lessons: A 12Step Guide to Living Simply. But now, we are learning that, “A fast-paced lifestyle prevents us from living mindfully.”
Material Simplicity
When life seems overwhelming, it’s time to take a good look at where we are, figure out where we want to be and eliminate obstacles. Do we want a smaller dwelling? Less to keep organized? More time for ourselves? “If your goals aren’t clear and your thinking isn’t focused, you can’t break the habits that stand in your way,” states psychologist and author Peter Walsh, who appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show. “So many of my clients seem to have lost focus in their lives.” Walsh’s main refrain is that in accumulating more things than we really need or want, many of us have been trying to meet a need for something more. Sometimes, he says, “There is an element of boredom, combined with a simmering sense of frustration, even anger.” Either way, the hope is that material things will bring meaning and fulfillment. In his experience, “It never works.” In deciding how we can best simplify our lives, Elgin encourages us to ask the following questions: “Does what I own encourage activity and independence—or the opposite? Does what I buy satisfy or not? How tied is my present job to keeping up a large lifestyle?” An even simpler approach is to heed the words of William Morris, a leader in the 19th century Arts and Crafts movement: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Simplicity involves not only clearing out the physical and emotional clutter and replenishing mindfully, but also clarifies our view of how our actions have a wider impact.
Environmental Awareness
“Reduce, reuse, recycle” is a philosophy that Zoe Weil has lived for years. As the author of Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Bet-
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ter World and Meaningful Life, Weil understands that most of us have lived at least part of our lives looking through a single lens, focused on “what’s good for me.” Weil challenges us to look through multiple lenses that see beyond personal interest, to embrace what’s also good for other people and animals and the planet. It can start with a simple act, such as choosing to refill a stainless steel bottle with filtered water, instead of consuming plastic water bottles that can languish for generations in landfills or require recycling. Her mantra, “most good, least harm,” means considering the big picture to arrive at a better solution. For example, we might choose to buy fair trade coffee. Or we can seek out local produce to serve at meals and help independent farmers, even though we have to drive farther to the store. We might even decide to grow our own produce to cut the carbon emissions of the drive. We can choose to use green cleaning products that don’t relay toxins into
our bodies and our environment, even though they cost more. We can shop for cage-free eggs and free-range chicken, because these foods come from animals raised in a more humane manner, even if they’re harder to find. The benefits are twofold: Making our lives simpler yields the time to make more thoughtful choices, and making thoughtful choices can make the world a more desirable place in which to live.
Self-determination
According to Pierce’s research, simpler living results in “more time, personal freedom, reduced stress, a slower pace of life, control of money, less stuff to maintain, fulfilling work, passion and purpose in life, joyful relationships, deeper spirituality, better health and a connection with nature.” She has observed that while many people approach a simpler life with an interest only in these self-directed values, they soon develop other-directed values. People who have a simpler life
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Personal Growth
What it all boils down to is this: Living simply can make us happy. “Happiness studies through the years show that what makes us happy isn’t stuff,” concludes Elgin. “That can be a revelation,” adds Susanka, “because for so much of our lives we’ve been oriented toward the accumulation of things to prove that we’re getting somewhere or making it ‘up’ some sort of hierarchy. What is critical is companioning with that which is most significant to you.” For more information and inspiration, contact: Duane Elgin at AwakeningEarth.org; Sarah Susanka at SarahSusanka.com and NotSoBigLife.com; Linda Breen Pierce at GallagherPress.com; Peter Walsh at PeterWalshDesign.com; and Zoe Weil at ZoeWeil.com.
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pushes back,” he says. “That provides options for how we can relieve the pressure, increase motion and alleviate the person’s pain.” Once the pain is gone and the client is restored, the focus shifts to preventing further injury. The Florida Wellness Center is host to worldrenowned strength trainer Tim Russell, who utilizes ARP Wave technology and innovative tools such as the i-SHAPE trainer, a total body no-impact muscle stimulator, and an impulse machine that eliminates gravity’s effects and reeducates muscles. “We are using chiropractic care to reset the nervous system,” Russell says. “The ARP, or Accelerated Recovery Program, is applied and eliminates inflammation, reconnecting the nerves like a new spark plug. This is followed by strength training. All injury is the inability to absorb force. Strength is the key to recovery, and you can’t do that if the nervous system is compromised. The fact that chiropractic and training is available in one facility is exceptional.” Russell says that everyone is an athlete, regardless of age. “We all need to move to succeed and survive,” he says. “To be elite, you have to go through the infant stages of development, and a complete novice uses the same equipment. We want to change the view of what athletic achievement is. We need to be better, and we can be better. We do not want to compromise and accept mediocrity – we want to strive to be the best we can be.” Office Manager Patricia Ditto says that while the facility is spectacular and unique to the region, it is the people that really make the difference. “We have common goals for exceptional patient care and to make a difference in Tallahassee,” she says. “It is a positive environment—a family that is committed to seeing people improve their lives. I know it sound clichéd, but we just want to help people. The difference is that we have the staff and everything we need here to make that happen.” Florida Wellness Center is located at 2339 N. Monroe Street. For more information check out their website at www.flwcenters.com or to set up an appointment call 850.385.6664.
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Refocusing the American Dream
Young Adults Adopt Simpler Lifestyles by Sharon Jayson
The Millennial Generation, or Gen Y, ranges from people in their more toward savings and less toward spending.” James Burroughs, an associate the knowledge that the current recession has in some way rocked professor of commerce who studies the world they thought they knew. Depending upon how long consumer culture at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, has seen a the downturn lasts, historians, economists and psychologists say shift in student attitudes in his classes since the economic downturn. “It it could shape this generation’s values and attitudes in much the wasn’t necessarily that they weren’t going to consume,” he says, “but they same way the Great Depression shaped the widespread frugality were giving a lot more thought to consumption.” of their grandparents and great-grandparents. Anthony Durr, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, says the recession has influenced how he views money, especially since his grandmothers, both oday, young people are reordering their values. “It is raised during the Depression, are preaching caution. their version of the American Dream,” advises Michael “Their generation—they were all about saving money. Bradley, a Philadelphia psychologist who specializes They understood the value of every single dollar,” says Durr, in adolescent development. “They talk more about having a senior at Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland. “I autonomy and freedom and in so doing, not being as enwould like to believe that with my generation, it’s going to slaved to material goals that they perceived their parents bedefinitely come to that point. Even if you’re very successful ing caught up in. They do talk about life happiness, [but] not with your company, there’s always that chance of losing your based on economic success or achievement as much.” job, and then what?”
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The virtues of simple living now coming into vogue especially strike a chord with Millennials, whom pollster John Zogby describes as more socially conscious, environmentally aware and demanding consumers than previous generations. “This is the time [of life] when a lot of their attitudes are set. The long-term is still in question, but it has the potential to have a big impact and change the views that they’ll have throughout their lives,” says economist Richard Curtin, who directs consumer research surveys at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. He believes that Millennials will be “more oriented toward economic security and relationships,
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Downsizing Expectations
“I just think we’re having to get used to living a little less luxuriously than when we grew up,” says Dan Appel, 21, a psychology student at Montgomery County Community College, in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Angela Trilli, 26, of Kendall Park, New Jersey, concurs. “I don’t know if our generation—from my perspective—needs as much.” Laurisa Rodrigues, 18, a freshman at the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington, believes the recession will have longer-term effects on her financial future. “A lot of
us have seen our parents live paycheckto-paycheck,” says this Pueblo, Colorado, high school graduate, “and we don’t want that for us. Our generation is learning, but I don’t think we’re learning quite as fast as we should.” “Growing up, I felt like if you have a job and contribute to a retirement plan and save here and there, you’ll be okay. That was the mindset of
“You can’t expect that things are always going to be the same.” ~ Angela Trilli, age 26
many people my age from seeing their parents,” explains Mike Woodward, 23, of Fredericksburg, Virginia. “But now… I have to have a different way to do things. I feel like I need to be more creative and pay more attention to how I use and manage my money.”
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Woodward, a 2008 bioengineering graduate of Stanford University, in Palo Alto, California, is living with his parents while he launches a nonprofit business to train the homeless, the unemployed and nonviolent offenders in construction techniques to help rebuild New Orleans. He had planned to go to medical school, but the recession piqued his interest in the new economy. “I think people are going to shift what they go after, because they have to,” observes Woodward. “However, I think that sparks creativity. We will have people who are going to rise to the occasion and look for creative solutions.” Jim Cullen, author of The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea That Shaped a Nation, expects that such attitudinal changes will take hold longterm, prompted by what he calls, “structural changes in the global economy.” “We will see recovery,” he says, “but in some sense, I feel like the hard work of changing our values has barely begun.” Yet Trilli, like many others, hasn’t given up on her dream: “I want to own a restaurant one day, and I still think I can.” Sharon Jayson is a writer in Austin, Texas.
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or most Americans, memories of Thanksgiving focus on succulent, brown, juicy birds and a week of turkey sandwiches and cranberry sauce leftovers. While these images are typically guilt-free, the truth is that most turkeys come from industrial farms, where producers are more concerned with quantity than quality, raising the fowl under often foul conditions. Tottering under the weight of immense breasts and packed into huge warehouses, industrially raised turkeys are kept tightly confined, with as many as 10,000 to a room, and fed additives and antibiotics, reports Ian Duncan, a professor of ethology in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Guelph, in Ontario. “To some extent,” remarks Duncan, “we’ve created a monster.” The cramped conditions often lead to turkeys infected with salmonella, campylobacter and other bacteria that may persist even when treated by antibiotics. Common practices include mixing antibiotics into rations to stave off such diseases, as well as adding animal fat to feed to bulk up the birds.
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entree with an easier conscience. Free-range turkeys that are allowed access to the outdoors and may live a significant portion of their lives at pasture can be purchased at natural products stores or ordered from a free-range farm. Yet, experts still caution us not to be fooled by just any free-range label— that alone doesn’t guarantee we are getting a high-quality bird that’s been raised naturally, without the use of antibiotics or additives. Although free-range turkeys live in conditions closer to their natural habitats and are less likely to carry disease, the classification guidelines are loose. According to Margaret Riek, spokesperson at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, “To have the label ‘freerange,’ poultry producers must provide a brief description of the birds’ housing conditions. This written description is reviewed to ensure the birds have continuous, free access to the out-of-doors for more than 51 percent of their lives, i.e., through their normal growing cycle. During the winter months in a northern climate, birds are not [considered] freerange if they stay in coops all winter.” She further notes that producer testimonials must state how the birds are raised in a northern climate in winter in order to conform to the meaning of the term “freerange” during the
winter months. Free range doesn’t mean organic, so even when accurately applied, the freerange label doesn’t ensure that turkeys have been raised on pesticide-free feed or without antibiotics, hormones or additives. Currently, the USDA is permitting certain meat and poultry products—including turkey—to be labeled Certified Organic by the name of the certifying entity. But again, labeling can be confusing, because some producers freely use the terms “organic” or “natural” without certification to back them up. Consumers must carefully check for Certified Organic labels and/or contact the producers directly to determine the conditions under which the birds were raised. Mary Pitman, of Mary’s Free-Range Turkeys, in Fresno, California, emphasizes the importance of prudent label reading. “Consumers can really be fooled,” she counsels. “Some farms can qualify for free-range, but they raise [turkeys] in the same conditions as industrial farms. “Here, we have four times more space than industrial farms. We provide 8 to 12 feet per turkey. Some people think that just because turkeys go in and out of pens, they’re free range. If they’re truly [naturally raised], their feed doesn’t have any drugs or hormones or antibiotics in it and they have the freedom to roam.”
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Sleuthing a Turkey’s History
If we have any questions about the production or treatment of a certain brand of turkey, it’s best to call the company. Many turkey farms have toll-free information lines; the best of these can vouch for the fact that their turkeys have been raised with ample space—a minimum of four square feet per turkey when they are inside—in natural, primarily outdoor settings, and have not been fed or injected with preservatives or additives. Getting to know a bird’s biography may seem like just another chore on a long list of Thanksgiving preparations, but knowing that we’re feeding our family safely and humanely is a satisfying payoff. Best of all, buying a natural bird has palate-pleasing benefits: It’s as good to our taste buds as it is for our bodies, and that’s something we can all be thankful for. Jordana Gerson writes about travel, the outdoors and holistic living. November 2009
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ituated in the middle of northern Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest, Enota enjoys a 3,200-foot elevation, pristine air and some of the world’s purest water—all elements that attracted the Cherokee Indians, the region’s only human inhabitants until the 1800s. They called this paradise enota, “the land that nourishes and nurtures.” Later, Enota served as a single-family homestead and later, a YMCA boy’s camp, blessed with abundant natural beauty: four waterfalls, five streams, two ponds and hiking trails, including one that leads to the Appalachian Trail. Because it is impossible to improve upon such unspoiled splendor, Suan Freed, owner and environmental steward of Enota, chose to preserve it by making environmentally minded choices for the 60acre, now USDA-certified Suan Freed organic property. Freed left her successful Atlanta chiropractic business behind at age 35, anticipating a leisurely life ahead. However, she enjoyed only a brief respite before receiving a call from a former patient who asked her to help rescue 60 acres of pristine mountaintop land she had never laid eyes upon. The scenic two-hour drive to the property, coupled with a short walk, absorbing its natural beauty, moved Freed to dedicate her efforts to keep the land from real estate developers by creating a nonprofit conservation trust. A mystical life review after a hike up the trail to Enota’s majestic 200-foot waterfall anchored Freed’s commitment to foster a level of education and conservation that will keep
Enota pristine for future generations. “It let me see how every moment of my life had led me to that place and time,” says Freed, whose dream is to have every Enota visitor experience the land as a place of sanctuary. “I want people to sense the sacredness of nature, to be rejuvenated and reconnect with the truth of their being.” From her earliest hiking experiences on the wooded trails that frequently parallel boulders, streams and waterfalls, Freed envisioned a busy schedule for Enota, which included guests renting cabins, campsites or RV sites, as well as groups holding workshops, seminars and conferences. The vision called for renovating the dilapidated lodge and cabins, replacing plumbing and adding a 10-acre garden and farm. Today, visitors savor delicious meals, served community-style in the
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Gorgeous Goddess - facilitated by Jennifer Kandel. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Participation is limited to four women per workshop. $90 ($30 + $60 materials). Do you love those expensive hair and skin products, but hate paying outlandish prices for them? Experience the magical healing of essential oils customized just for you. Learn how to mix and blend your own all natural, preservative-free hair- and skin-care products using the finest ingredients nature has to offer. You’ll go home with several months’ supply of soaps, facial masks, toner, day-wear lotion, evening creams, body butter, bath salts, shampoo, and conditioner. After all, every woman deserves to be treated like the Goddess she is, so indulge your mind, body, and spirit with this mini “re-treat.” For registration info contact Jennifer Kandel (850) 841-0699.
Friday, November 6 You Are Here to Change the World. Fri 7-10pm (11/6), Sat 8am-10pm (11/7), Sun 8am-7pm (11/8). Facilitated by Panache Desai. $250 pre-registration; $351 at door. There is an evolutionary impulse in every cell of your being wanting to awaken, to be shared, to make a difference. Join Panache and embrace your destiny as a vehicle for transformation. Register: www.panachedesai.com or 239-649-7373. Florida Hotel & Conference Center at the FL Mall, 1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando.
Saturday, November 7 Fitness Classes & Low Back Injury Prevention Workshop. FREE. GroupFit Studio will be offering FREE group exercise classes for the community as apart of our First Saturdays Community Fitness events. Come try FitCamp, a strength and weightloss class (9:00am); Pilates (10:00am); Dance Trance, aerobic dance fitness (11:00am); and a Free Low Back Injury Prevention Workshop (12:00pm) focusing on Achieving and Maintaining a Strong and Stable Back Through Exercise. GroupFit Studio, 1836 Thomasville Rd in the Capital Plaza (850)561-0002 www. groupfitstudio.com.
notch local musicians including: ACME Rhythm & Blues, Sir Charles Atkins and his Blues Band, The New 76ers, Harvest Gypsies, The Ned Devines, Minor 7even, Frank Lindamood and others. There will also be a silent auction, seated massage, arts vendors, food, and activities for children & adults, all to help fund the many services that Refuge House provides to women and children affected by domestic violence. Contact Linda Collins, Event Coordinator at 6713674. MusicFest@unity-eastside.org. Located at Unity Eastside Church, 8551 Buck Lake Road. Follow Your Yellow Brick Road: Awakening Courage, Compassion, Inner Knowing and Innocence for your Journey Home. From 1—3:30 pm. $20 suggested love offering. A workshop conducted by Cary Bayer, a New York and Floridabased life coach. Who will teach students techniques that awaken courage, compassion, inner knowing and innocence. The workshop will be held at Unity of Tallahassee, at 2850 Unity Lane. Body Butter Me Up - facilitated by Jennifer Kandel. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Participation is limited to four participants per workshop. $40 ($20 class fee + $20 materials). Experience and blend all natural preservative free exotic body butters from around the world such as: mowrah, cupuacu, mango, kokum, avocado, shea, pumpkin, soy and more! In addition, learn about essential oils that can enhance your sensuality, vitality, and intuitive powers by creating massage oils that will send you or someone you love to bliss. Take a break from a hectic day or humdrum routine to make full size body butters and massage oils that will last for months to come. For registration info contact Jennifer Kandel (850) 841-0699.
Thursday, November 12 Living Food Group – 6pm potluck, 7pm Testimonials. Emma Cornwell will be sharing Pet Health. How about living foods for living animals? You can check out Emma at http://www.paws.ws/ All meetings are held in the Fellowship Hall of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 618 Capital Circle, NE., across from the Federal Correctional Institute. If any questions, please give Terri Olsen a call at 850-567-5200.
1st Annual Humane Society Fall Festival - Opens 11 AM to 3 PM, Children under 12 Free, Adults $10. At the Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, GA Hwy 122 (Pavo Road) near US Hwy 19 in Thomasville, Enjoy Pony and Carriage Rides, Games, Food Vendors and Fun for All! Admission: Sponsored by Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society. Proceeds to benefit the TTCHS. Please call 229-2280613 for more information.
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MusicFest 2009: Sounds of Hope, a Benefit for Refuge House. From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tickets: $10 Adults; $5 Children (under 5 free). Available at Beethoven & Co., MusicMasters and Crystal Connection. A non-religious community event presented by Unity Eastside Church and Community Friends. The event features 2 stages of entertainment with top-
33rd Annual Old South Day Festival in Ochlocknee - 9 AM – 4 PM. Join us for arts & crafts, food of all descriptions, a parade, an old fashioned country fair, an antique museum, a living museum, entertainment, and the making of cane syrup by the old fashioned open kettle method, and may other activities! Old South Day is a tribute to our rich and glorious past
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Couples Beach Getaway & Workshop: 7:30pm - Sun 1:45pm. Transform your relationship into a love affair. Deepen intimacy and passion. Discover Tantra. $595/couple. Richard & Diana Daffner , Siesta Key Beach , Sarasota . www.IntimacyRetreats. com. Other dates, locations, brochure. 1-877-2824244.
and a salute to the blending of heritage in the region. In addition to the day’s festivities, the Old South Day Heritage Quilt will be awarded. , Ochlocknee Community Civic Center, 5020 Spence St, US Hwy 19 North of Thomasville, Free and open to the public. For information: Carolyn Bertsch (229) 574-5375 or Sharon Herring (229) 574-5151.
Sunday, November 15 It’s All About You...Because You Make the Difference. Guest speaker Nancy Koran. 10:00 a.m.Get ready for three important keys that will work like magic in any situation. Nancy helps to empower people to become the success they deserve through her life coaching, motivational speeches and books. She will be available for questions and book-signing after the 10:00 service. For more information, visit: http://www.nancykoran.net/. At Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Rd. The Nutcracker Kingdom of Sweets - presented by: The Tallahassee Ballet. 2pm-4pm, $15 per person. The Nutcracker Kingdom of Sweets is the perfect prelude to the holiday season, with arts and crafts activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, a holiday boutique, sweets and treats and a multi-cultural stroll through the lands of The Kingdom of Sweets. The afternoon will feature a special preview performance of The Nutcracker Ballet. Where: Dorothy B. Oven Park, 3205 Thomasville Rd. Advance Registration Includes: All Inclusive Guest Pass (only available with advance registration prior to November 10, 20009) includes one Portrait with Santa by award winning photographer, Dina Ivory, $15 per person (18 months-Adult. Tickets will be available at the door for individual activities listed
markyourcalendar Events Around the World Sarasota Naturally -Sat, Nov 14 from 8am-4pm in downtown Sarasota Florida. Join 20,000+ people in celebration of natural living. www.nasrq.com Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico - Take a healthy vacation and visit during their annual health expo. The next event will take place in January 2010. www.na-pr.com above. Photos with Santa by Dina Ivory may be purchased based on availability. You can register online at www.TallahasseeBallet.org or call us at (850) 224-6917 ext.2. Pergolesi Stabat Mater and Bach Cantata BWV 1083 - performed by the Tallahassee Bach Parley. 3pm. The Tallahassee Bach Parley is a baroque music ensemble that performs on period instruments. The concert will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 211 North Monroe Street. The performance is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted and free childcare is available.
Wednesday, November 18 Scents Soaps and Salts - facilitated by Jennifer Kandel. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Participation is limited to four women per workshop. $40 ($20 + $20 materials). Learn about essential oils that can enhance your sensuality, vitality, and intuitive
powers. Take a break from a hectic day or humdrum routine to make all-natural full-size bars of soap by adding essential oils to goat milk, soy, olive oil, and shea butter. Make luxurious bath salts to complement your soaps for your own mini-home spa. For registration info contact Jennifer Kandel (850) 841-0699. Healthy Smiles - 11:30 am – Noon. A brief presentation about the important role that dental health plays in overall state of wellness. Presented by Kim Reams, Florida Dental Hygiene Association. Tallahassee Senior Center. Nutritional Counseling and Assistance - 12:30 – 1:30 and 5:30 – 6:30. All of your questions answered about weight loss and healthy eating for lifestyle and diabetes, in a small group setting. Offered by Leah Gilbert-Henderson, PhD, LD. Tallahassee Senior Center Health Suite. Donations appreciated. Call 891-4009 to schedule an appointment.
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A Welcome Celebration with Swami Saradananda. 7-9 pm. Love Offering. Swami Saradananda has taught yoga for over thirty years. She is the author of Yoga Mind and Body, Teach Yourself Yoga, Chakra Meditation, and the newly released The Power of Breath. Swami Saradananda invites each of us to find and refine our own spiritual practice as we celebrate with chanting, guided meditation, deep relaxation and a talk. UnityEastside, 8551 Buck Lake Rd.
The Power of Breath: The Art of Breathing Well for Harmony, Happiness, and Health -a workshop instructed by Swami Saradananda . 11:30am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm. Suggested donation $20 per session or $40 for the day. Swami Saradananda is a teacher who has taught yoga for more than thirty years. Her most recent book, The Power of Breath will be available. Hosted by Namaste Yoga, located at Abundance Wellness Center, Building T, 325 John Knox Road, http:// www.namaste-tallahassee.com.
Chakra Meditation: Discover Energy, Creativity, Focus, Love, Communication, Wisdom, and Spirit -- a workshop instructed by Swami Saradananda. 10:30am12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm. Suggested donation $20 per session or $40 for the day. Swami Saradananda is a teacher who has taught yoga for more than thirty years. Her book Chakra Meditation will be available. Hosted by Namaste Yoga, located at Abundance Wellness Center, Building T, 325 John Knox Road, http://www. namaste-tallahassee.com.
I Can Do It! - Hay House Conference held in Tampa, Nov. 19-22. More than 35 outstanding speakers and best-selling authors—including Louise Hay, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Sylvia Browne, Loretta LaRoche, Gregg Braden, Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., Caroline Myss, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Bernie Seigel, and Joan Borysenko will lecture at the Tampa Convention Center.For info, call 800654-5126 or visit ICanDoIt.net.
Friday, November 20 Pompano Beach Couples Getaway & Workshop: 7:30pm - Sun 1:45pm. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $595/couple. Richard & Diana Daffner , Ocean Sands Resort & Spa, Pompano Beach . www. IntimacyRetreats.com. Other dates, locations, brochure. 1-877-282-4244.
14th Annual Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival at Thomasville Cultural Center - Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. $12 for Adults, $5 for children 5-11, Children 4 and under are free. Includes weekend admission to Pebble Hill Plantation. With a reputation for attracting unparalleled talent, the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival has become one of America’s premier wildlife and sporting art festivals. Explore room after room of sculpture, painting, photography, carving, and jewelry as your family enjoys entertaining and educational supporting events and a fun festival atmosphere! Over 60 Artists from 23 States, Children’s Poster Contest Exhibition, Field Trial Challenge and Exhilarating Animal Encounters! 600 E. Washington St. (Patron’s Preview Party for will be held Thursday, November 20th). Contact Sharlene Celaya Cannon for information and Patron’s Preview Party at (229) 226-0588, www.pwaf.org.
Tuesday, November 24 Brown Bag Break Series – The Week That Will Live in Infamy, with local author and former teacher Mary May. Noon to 1:00 p.m. Program and parking are FREE. The program centers on the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Lunch may be pre-ordered from Fat Sandwich at 425.8303. The Museum of Florida History, Art Gallery (1st floor), R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough St., Downtown Tallahassee.
Monday, November 30 Thomasville Christmas Parade in Downtown Thomasville - 6:30 PM. Greet the holiday season with a charming down home parade and welcome Santa to Thomasville! Downtown Thomasville, Broad Street, YMCA (229) 226-3446.
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Qigong - Led by Dell Cates, licensed instructor. Every Sunday. 7 p.m. at Unity of Tallahassee, $7 fee per class. We are surrounded by life force, qi (or chi), and this energy is constantly available for our use. The practice of qigong increases the amount of qi we receive, by using the intent of mind, breathing, and gentle physical movements. Call Dell at 567-9353 for more information.
Pagan Picnic and Red Hills Pagan Council Meeting – 11 am on the second Sunday of each month. At the picnic pavilions on the south side of Lake Ella . Come meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids and other Earth worshippers. Bring a potluck dish to share, plates and utensils. Come for the picnic and stay for the RHPC monthly meeting at noon. All are welcome to listen and learn about the business of the Council. Unity Eastside Services – 9:30 & 11am. 8551 Buck Lake Rd. 850-656-1678, www.transformingourworld.org.
Unity of Tallahassee Services – 9:30 & 11am Rev. Bill Williams. Dial-a-Thought 850-562-3766. 2850 Unity Lane, 850-562-5744, www.UnityofTallahassee.org.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee Home for liberal faith & free thought - 9:30am Adult Forum, 11am service. Nursery & Youth Religious Ed, classes. Ongoing Green Sanctuary program, social justice, adult religious ed. activities. Campus Ministry. 2810 N. Meridian Rd, 850-385-5115, www.nettally.com/uuct.
MONDAY
Lakulish Yoga at the Sanctuary with JoAnna. 5:30-7pm - 6 classes $60 or $12 drop-ins . Our capacity to enjoy life is contingent upon our ability to be fully engaged and connected to what we are doing in each moment.....this is what makes life juicy! Yes!!!! And yoga practice supports us in this quest....please join me! 2824 Par Lane off Blairstone. Call 222-0291 with questions. Yoga Nidra Meditation with JoAnna. 7:30-8:30 pm. - 6 classes $60 or $12 drop-ins. Allow yourself to be gently guided to a new realm of peace, tranquility and quiet joy.....you deserve it! At the Sanctuary 2824 Par Lane off Blairstone. Call 222-0291 with questions. Tibetan Budhist Meditation. 5:30 – 6:15pm. Calming the mind and emotions. 1103 Hays Street. For more information 850-445-0387.
Open House at the Birth Cottage - 5-7pm each Mon. Tour facility, ask questions, find out advantages of natural childbirth in a home-like atmosphere. 260 E. 6th Ave. 850-224-BABY. Religious Science Spiritual Community – 7-8:30 pm, Unity of Tallahassee, 2850 Unity Lane. Share teachings of Science of Mind authors. Bret 850-5446834, Sue 850-942-0584.
Brain-Body Balance - 1:30-2:30 pm. Low impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room.
TUESDAY
Men in Unity, Meets at 11:45 am on the second Tuesday of each month at Honey-Baked Ham, on Capital Circle near Mahan Drive.
THURSDAY
Tibetan Budhism (Nyigma). 7 – 8pm. Traditional practices, meditation and chanting. 1103 Hays Street. For more information 850-445-0387.
Healing Arts Alliance Meeting – 7-8:30pm 2nd Tues each month. Educational meeting open to all interested in healing arts. Email Susie@FertileCrescent.net to get meeting announcements. www. healingartsalliance.org. Reiki- Tuesday, Nov. 10 & 24, 10:30 am – Noon Reiki is a way of working with the Universal Life Energy to enhance our own natural healing ability. Join Susie Howell, Usui Reiki Master and Practitioner of 21 years, and her friends. Tallahassee Senior Center Health Suite, 1400 N Monroe St.
Awareness through Movement (FELDENKRAIS). 11:00 am – noon, Taught by Craig Stubbs, LMT Tallahassee Senior Center dining room, 1400 N Monroe St.
Life Exercise - 9:30–10:30am, also Thurs. Aerobics, light weights, stretching. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000.
Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon, also Wed & Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. VitaLife Exercise – 4:00 -5:00 pm, also on Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St., 850-891-4000.
WEDNESDAY
Gentle Yoga with Geralyn Russell: Receive a discount if you pre-register for this class. Dropins are welcome. Wed. 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road,. For information, please call Geralyn Russell at 878-2843 or email her at yogawithgeralyn@yahoo.com. Feminine Aspects of Tibetan Budhism. 6 – 6:45pm. Achi and Tara practices. 1103 Hays Street. Contact 850-544-9900.
Tibetan Budhism (Kagyu). 7 – 8pm. Traditional practices, meditation and chanting. 1103 Hays Street. . For more information 850-445-0387, or www. ddcflorida.com.
Guided meditation with Dr. Patty Ball Thomas, L.U.T. Noon. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, admin@unity-eastside.org 656-1678.
Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon, also Tues & Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Brain-Body Balance. 2:00-3:00 pm Low impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Heritage Oaks, 4501 W Shannon Lakes Dr.
Glucose Screenings - 10:00 am - Noon. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-8914000. Pick-Me-Up Prayer Service – Noon. Unity of Tallahassee, 2850 Unity Lane. 850-562-5744. www. UnityofTallahassee.org. Dial-a-Thought 850-5623766. Organic Grower’s Market – 3-7pm. Lake Ella behind Black Dog Cafe. Jennifer Taylor, FAMU Statewide Small Farm Programs, 850-412-5260.
Lakulish Yoga for Finding Peace and Meaning in our Lives With JoAnna. 5:30-7pm – 8 classes for $80 or $12 for drop-ins. Come and stretch your body, clear your mind...let go and feel good! At the Episcopal Church of the Advent located at 815 Piedmont Drive off Thomasville Road north. Call 222-0291 with questions.
Thomasville Downtown Market – Every Thursday. Your local fresh market – featuring homegrown and home-made products located in the parking lot at the corner of Remington Avenue and Crawford Street (across from Bain Auto) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday. For information contact Thomasville Main Street at (229) 227-7020, www.downtownthomasville.com.
Freethinkers Forum - 7pm. Exploring history and tenets of religions, faith traditions, freethought ideas. Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee Educ. Annex, 2810 N. Meridian Rd. Ron 850-997-5307.
Tallahassee Pagan Meetup - Second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Crystal Connection, 1105 Apalachee Parkway . Come meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids and other practitioners of New-Age spirituality and religion! Make friends, share stories and exchange knowledge. For more information check out http://pagan.meetup.com/1296/ or email KrazyPagan@aol.com.
Drumming Circle: the third Thursday of every month, from 7 to 9 P.M. in the Children’s House behind Unity Eastside’s main building. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, 656-1678. A drum circle is a powerful tool for spiritual transformation. The qualities of relaxation and simple awareness are employed, along with the rhythmic flow of music, to enhance the transformative experience. No experience is necessary. A willing heart, moving hands and a consciousness of loving participation is all that’s needed. Some percussion instruments may be provided, but it is suggested that if you have a drum, that you bring it. Contact Mike Smith at msmithdrummerboy37@gmail.com for additional information.
Gentle Yoga with Geralyn Russell: Receive a discount if you pre-register for this class. Drop-ins are welcome. Thurs 6:30 p.m. at Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road. For information, please call Geralyn Russell at 878-2843 or email her at yogawithgeralyn@yahoo.com. Life Exercise - 9:30–10:30am, also Tues. Aerobics, light weights, stretching. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000.
Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon, also Tues & Wed. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000.
VitaLife Exercise – 4:00 -5:00 pm, also on Tues. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St., 850-891-4000.
FRIDAY
Wine Tasting - 5:30-7:30pm. FREE. Our selection of wine is constantly evolving. Drop by the Co-op to taste the new arrivals. Free! New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop.
First Friday Gallery Hop – 6-9m, 1st Fri/mo. Tallahassee museums and galleries open with no admission charge, often featuring openings, receptions, special events. 850-224-2500.
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Devotional Chanting and Meditation, 7-9 p.m. on Second Fridays at Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Rd. 656-1678. Enrich your spiritual practice! Join Jeffji in singing easy-to-learn chants in from eastern and western traditions. Donations will benefit the church.
SATURDAY
Downtown MarketPlace - 8am-2pm. Fresh homegrown produce and organic items, fresh bread
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beauty Patti Booth, Esthetician, IFPA-CPT
850.385.6664 2339 North Monroe Street (next to Boston Market)
www.floridawellnessandrehab.com At Florida Wellness & Rehabilitation Centers we are committed to keeping up with the latest technologies and treatments to provide our patients with the best rehabilitative experience possible. We believe in educating and encouraging our patients to take an active role in their own treatment.
850-544-9898 www.totalfaceandbody.com
Private/Group Facercise class, tone 57 muscles of the face and neck; anti-aging facials, natural Face Lift. Microdermabrasion,Carol Maggio skin care.
wavelengths Adrienne Carrion, 850-681-3288. 1150 E. Tennessee St.,
Specializing in hair care; designs, color/color correction, highlights, treatments, perms. Nail care includes manicures, pedicures, paraffin dips. Facials, eye treatments, microdermabrasion, peels, waxing.
Makeup by i.d. bareMinerals.
CLEANING GOLDEN RULE CLEANING SERVICES Julie Baldwin 850-274-0222
Goldenrulecleaning07@yahoo.com We specialize in Earth-friendly, nontoxic, green cleaning. Licensed and insured.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY healthy solutions, inc.
Rick Ferrall, lmt, 850-294-8069 521 E. College Ave., TLH 32301 www. healthy_solutions@comcast.net
Patrice Bullock, MSN, FNP-C 556 Hall Road, Thomasville, GA 229.228.9050 newgenesis22@bellsouth.net
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified. New Genesis Center for Intentional Health & Aesthetics. A Holistic Health practice, Health Improvement consultations, supervised detoxification programs, healthy fat loss, digestive wellness programs, colon therapy/colonics. Clinical skin therapies: botanical-based peels/facials, skin care and microdermabrasion. Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioners. Therapeutic massage & Far Infrared Sauna
holistic VETERINARY ALTERNATIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
Cindy West, DVM, CVA 850-539-7643, 229-327-5198 2431 Florida/Georgia Hwy, Havana, FL
Dr. West employs her 22 years of Western medicine experience to offer integrated treatment options. A holistic veterinary approach to a variety of pet related issues, medical or behavioral. This clinic is the first of its kind in the Big Bend area of Florida and South Georgia. We are pleased to offer acupuncture, herbology, nutritional consultations and Tui-Na, a form of acumassage/acupressure.
HYPNOSIS
DARLENE TREESE, Ph.D. State Board Licensed 850-201-0073
Diplomate in Sports Counseling, National Institute of Sports Professionals. Past President, American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association. e-Therapy and TherapyChat/Office-Based Hypnosis and Life Coaching/ Professional Seminar Training www.AskDrTreese.com
Health care Angela Myers, ARNP-C. 850309-1665, fax 850-309-0150, 225 Office Plaza Dr. TLH Primary care, women’s health care, energy medicine, Reiki Therapy, acupuncture, homeo-pathy, nutritional therapy, and natural hormones.
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CranioSacral Therapy addresses scoliosis, chronic fatigue and MS, infant disorders, learning disabilities, orthopedic problems, emotional difficulties, chronic neck/back pain, stress and tension related problems, TMJ, brain/spinal cord injuries, and cancer issues. MA24604 / MM11960
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integrative medicine Archbold Integrative Medicine Center
John Mansberger, MD, Medical Director. 229228-7008; 2705 E. Pinetree Blvd. #C, Thomasville, GA 31792.
A holistic team approach to a variety of medical problems. Offering acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, pain relief, natural hormone replacement, Cancer therapy, nutrition, weight control, herbal medicine, yoga and physical therapy. www.archbold.org.
Tallahassee, S. Georgia, Gulf Coast
850-222-8673 www.coreinstitute.com 223 W. Carolina Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
Natural health Charlene M. Parrish, ND,
Doctor of Natural Health, Sweet Basil’s Health Foods & Wellness Ctr. 2551 E. Pinetree Blvd. Thomasville, GA 229-228-0730, www.sweetbasils.com
Wide array of herbs, supplements, natural foods, organic produce and health and beauty aids available.
opportunities
Wine Shop At Home
Wendy Barber, Independent Wine Consultant 850.421.3476 allaboutgreatwine@ymail.com www.allaboutgreatwine.com
Come taste with us by hosting a Wine Shop at Home Guided Wine Tasting. We believe that the very best place to discover, savor and learn about wine is in the comfort of your own home with friends and family. Then stay for the wine lifestyle as a Wine Club Member. For the ultimate wine experience, join us as a Wine Shop at Home Consultant. You’ll reap the rich rewards of a wine business, earn free travel to wine country destinations and help us revolutionize the world of wine.
PET DOGA
850-878-2843 Yogawithgeralyn@yahoo.com
We safely practice gentle stretching for you and your dog. Enjoy a new approach for shared fun and enjoyment with your dog. Two locations: Namaste Yoga Studio at the Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Road Bldg T, Tallahassee (near Tallahassee Mall) and The Pet Place, 1626-B Capital Circle NE (near the corner of Mahan and Capital Circle). Check out schedules at http:// www.yogawithyourdog.com/.
PET PORTRAITS 850-566-6180
Pet portraiture with Lynn Priestley. Have your pet’s portrait painted on a 16x20” canvas with acrylics. Lynn strives to capture their expressions of love and loyalty. Website: http:// www.LynnPriestley.com.
photography Ansley Studio
Ansley Simmons artist . photographer . owner 229.224.6021 www.AnsleyStudio.com Specializing in portraits & weddings. MFA in Photography, Arts Administration Doctoral Student, Art Museum Education Certificate Florida State University
PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH the BIRTH COTTAGE. Alice Sanpere,
LM, CPM; Layla Swisher, LM, CPM; Diana Janopaul, LM, CPM, 260 E. 6th Ave. TLH 32303, 850-224-2229, thebirthcottage.com
Safe, nurturing environment for home-like birth. Complete prenatal care, waterbirth, nutrition coun-seling, breastfeeding info, home visits, childbirth classes and more. Personalized care at reasonable cost. HMO/ Medicaid/ Insurance.
professional SERVICES Southeastern community blood ctr. 1-800-722-2218. Located in
Tallahassee; Marianna, FL; Thomasville & Douglas, GA. scbcinfo.org
worship
Unity eastside
8551 Buck lake, TLH, 850-656-1678, Rev. Jean De Barbieris Owen, Minister, www.unity-eastside.org Rev. Jean believes the love of God is unfolding in each person, place, thing. Join us in worship: Sunday Meditation Service, 9:30; Celebration Service, 11am; Youth, 11am. Noon prayer Wed.
Blood donors save lives. Is there any greater reward? Save Lives. Give Blood. M-F, 9am–6pm. (Sat. hours in Tallahassee: 9am–1pm)
YOGA NAMASTE YOGA
www.namaste-tallahassee.com 850-222-0003 325 John Knox Road, Bldg T ellsha@comcast.net
An array of day and evening classes by a variety Of certified teachers trained in different traditions: Kripalu, Iyengar and Ashtanga. Drop by or visit our Website for a schedule of current classes or see the Calendar of events.
UNITY OF TALLAHASSEE
2850 Unity Lane, TLH, 850-562-5744, Rev. Bill Williams, Minister,
A ministry that seeks inspiration from the teachings of Jesus and finds common ground with spiritual masters from other traditions. We invite you to join us. Sunday Services 9:30 & 11 AM. Youth Education 11 AM. Wednesday Service at Noon.
KAI YOGA ARTS
229-888-2435 414-C North Westover Blvd , Albany GA Namaste@kaiyoga.net Kai Yoga Arts is a Way Of Being. A way of making a difference in your life and others around you. Yoga seeps out into all aspects of our lives, connecting the body with the mind and the spirit. When we heal these fragmented pieces of our lives, we truly experience Joy and Wellbeing.
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