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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.

12 healthbriefs 14 globalbriefs

18 RETHINKING

BREAST HEALTH

Natural Ways to Keep Breasts Smooth, Pain-Free and Firm, while Reducing the Risk of Cancer by Lisa Marshall

22 GIVING BIRTH

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Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery

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ur annual Women’s Health issue happily coincides with Mothers’ Day in honor of all those that nurture our world. Synergistically, May 10 is also the birthday of a woman hugely responsible for shaping me…my aunt, Beth Delbert. I remember walking in my first breast cancer 5k alongside her. She was battling ovarian cancer and sporting the tell-tale, bandana-covered, post-chemo, fuzzy head. When we registered she was presented with the pink survivor tee-shirt, but she argued that her cancer was ovarian, and she was there to honor breast cancer survivors. They gave her the pink shirt. Enroute over the next couple of hours, women shared support, stories, congratulations, hugs, prayers, and laughs. Beth made sure to let each and every one of them know she had ovarian cancer not breast – so as not to misrepresent herself. We giggled at her tenacity. As we approached the end of the race, Aunt Beth felt full of love and so strengthened that she pulled that bandana off of her head and walked proudly bareheaded to the finish line. Beth crossed her last finish line in 2009, walking benefit events right up until a few weeks before her passing. Keep your eye out for Team Beth Delbert sporting their teal t’s at walks throughout the year. Losing Beth was by far, without question, the worst day of my life. Time is not healing this wound, but sharing this edition with her is a wonderful tribute. Then there is my girlfriend, Gwen. Recently Gwen and I had a chance to spend a couple of unplanned hours together (it happened because my husband Patrick was chasing bees again). The day was beautiful and I really enjoyed out time together. Reflecting on her recent battle with breast cancer, I’m grateful that Gwen is as strong and vibrant today as I’ve ever seen her. Another girlfriend, Pam, has chosen not to fight, but instead to live the best life she can during her transition. She has been inspirational, surrounding herself with a loving community and enjoying relaxing projects. She is taking the good with the bad and handling it all with grace. Being part of her inner circle through this stage of life is truly an honor. I know that every one of you have similar stories to share. That’s why it’s important to take a break from your busy schedule to focus on your health. This month Natural Awakenings makes it easy to learn more in “Thermography Offers a First Line of Defense” (page 16), and "Rethinking Breast Health" by health writer Lisa Marshall (page 12). Now, in honor of the women we’ve lost, those we have to live for and with support of all of us at Natural Awakenings, make a healthful change in your life today. Schedule a checkup, quit smoking, drink one less soda. Then, no matter how big or small, write and let me know what you did at Tracia@naturalsela.com. Tracia Kraemer, Publisher

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ore than 30 of the most popular and influential leading thought leaders, experts and authors from a wide variety of wellness fields will be sharing their knowledge, insights and remedies at The Real Truth About Health Conference from May 22 to 31 at the Caribe Royale AllSuite Hotel and Conference Center, in Orlando. This free event is a partnership between the Hippocrates Institute, The RealTruthAboutHealthConference.com and Brian Clement, Ph.D., author of LifeForce and director of the Hippocrates Health Institute. Joining Clement as presenting authors at what organizers term is the nation’s largest health, nutrition and environmental conference, will be Dr. T. Campbell, The China Study; Gary Null, Ph.D., The Healthy Vegetarian; Dr. Helene Caldicott, Crisis Without End; Robert Whitaker, Anatomy of an Epidemic; David Simon, Meatonomics; David Kirby, Animal Factory; Joel Fuhrman, The End of Diabetes; Jeffrey Smith, Seeds of Deception; and director of the film PlantPure Nation, Nelson Campbell, plus many others. “Our Natural Awakenings network of publishers is excited to help support this important event as a sponsor and exhibitor in Orlando,” says company CEO Sharon Bruckman. “We hope our readers will take advantage of this free conference by attending or registering online for these 10 days of empowering information and inspiration.” Those that cannot attend the conference can watch a live stream or a replay of the presentations on their computers. Location: 8101 World Center Dr. For more information and to view the full schedule, visit TheRealTruthAboutHealth Conference.com. Those interested in being vendors or other sponsorship opportunities, call 516-605-0459 by M ay 1 5 . H o t e l p h o n e : 4 0 7 - 2 3 8 - 8 0 0 0 . A l s o v i s i t HippocratesInst.org. See ad on page 19.

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he Green Games, produced by Life City, supports organizations in the Greater New Orleans area who seek to improve their social and environmental impact, while publicly recognizing participants and contest winners, through Natural Awakenings Magazine, and awarding those who achieve the greatest success. The event, including live music and local food, will be held on May 14, 2015. The Green Games is a program that allows organizations to participate in a fun competition while becoming empowered to take action to improve our community, the value of their business, and the long-term sustainability of the future. Utilizing best practices taken from social and environmental standards around the world, Life City has personalized them to the local region and context. The process of engaging with individual organizations ensures that businesses that want to go green have the support to do so, and businesses who claim to be green, are truly implementing environmentally responsible practices. Ticket prices start at $30. Location: Eiffel Society, 2040 Saint Charles Avenue. For more Information go to MyLifeCity.com. See ad on page 28.

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Flowering Lotus Plans Spring Meditation Retreats

Special Thermography Offer for New Patients

he Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge is offering $50 off whole body total thermography for new patients through June 30. Total thermography is a gentle, safe and accurate screening that can identify breast abnormalities long before symptoms develop. The non-invasive procedure screens the adrenal, thyroid and digestive systems, along with prostate health for men, detecting abnormalities often eight to 10 years before other screening methods. Total thermography can discover disturbances that are important to address in order to prevent, restore and optimize health. The scan is beneficial to anyone interested in preventing breast cancer. For breast cancer survivors, it is valuable to have this screening done to see beyond just breast tissue. Key risk factors such as endocrine, immune system function and systemic toxicity are also evaluated. Location: 1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste B, Baton Rouge. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 225-229-6107. Online at WellnessCentreBR.com. See ad, page 11.

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lowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center has released their planned schedule of silent, weekend retreats to be held monthly for the remainder of 2015. The retreats, which begin on Friday afternoon and close at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, include gourmet vegetarian meals in the Center’s beautiful and Lisa Ernst nurturing facilities in Magnolia, MS – a one-hour drive from New Orleans. Lisa Ernst, Buddhist meditation teacher and founder of One Dharma Nashville will teach Awakening a Spacious Heart through Lovingkindness Meditation May 15 - 17. With an emphasis on lovingkindness, this silent retreat will focus on cultivating what the Buddha called the Divine Abodes of love, compassion, joy and Venerable Pannavati equanimity that reside in us all. Bhikkhuni In June, Flowering Lotus welcomes back Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni, who will teach Perfect Peace Beyond Time and Space. This silent retreat is designed for people of any faith, whether beginning meditator or advanced contemplative. When the steps are simple and clear, anyone can get and stay on the path of peace. Looking ahead to July, Monks and Nuns from Magnolia Grove Monastery will lead a silent retreat, “Cultivating the Garden Of Love ~ Zen Mindfulness” as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh. Payment for Flowering Lotus retreats is dana (generosity) based. Visit FloweringLotusMeditation.org. See ad on page 13.

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Women’s Center for Healing and Transformation Holds Annual Women’s Retreat

he annual women’s spring retreat, “Time and Sacred Space for Discovering Your True Nature”, is offered May 14-17 in Abita Springs at the Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation. Guests may choose to arrive on Thursday or Friday and stay for the weekend in the historic building or in nearby lodging or hotel. Women’s Center Founder, Patricia Stout, LCSW and co-facilitator Carolyn Burns, LMFT are experienced retreat facilitators who will guide a balance of quiet activities and deep group process for release and renewal. Participants are invited to release “old habit energy” to uncover, discover, and nurture their true natures. Meditation, depth psychology, happiness psychology, spiritual psychology and mind/body harmony provide the foundation for the retreat. The retreat’s purpose is to create a safe space for women to connect within, with nature, and with other women for spiritual renewal and personal growth. Modalities include Art Room, Inner Journey, Music, Guided Imagery, Movement, Yoga, NIA Dance, Meditation, Sharing Circles, Breathwork, Prayer & Contemplation, Alone Time, Bike or Walk on the Trace. The Center for Healing and Transformation is located at 71667 Leveson Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420. For more information call (985) 264-8089 or go to http://www. womenscenterforhealing.org. See page 23.

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r. Lisa DeFusco and Matthew “Matteo” Ancira are teamed up to provide wellness workshops in Louisiana that blend the Western mindset with the South American and Eastern medicine mindset for holistic healing. The first workshop will take place on Saturday, May 16th, from 1pm until 4pm. Th e w o r k s h o p w i l l i n c l u d e meditations, integrated mindfulness training, homeopathic medicine for sinus relief, an Blessed Water from John of God’s from Abadiania, Brazil, will be offered and each participant will have the option to receive hands on mind/body energy balancing. A self-help energy balancing technique will be shown for ongoing maintenance and wellness. Price: $50. Location: Uptown in New Orleans at Audubon Yoga Studio, located at 511 Octavia St. For information and registration email meditatewithmatthew@ gmail.com or visit MatthewAncira.com/ workshops.

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New Orleans’ Eat Local Month Diversifies the Menu Options

n October 2009, Bayou Liberty Soaps began as a hobby for Lisa Geeck, owner and soap maker. The hobby has turned into a small business venture based in Slidell. Geeck makes cold process soaps which are made with a combination of oils, in a recipe developed to create a good lather and hard bar, as well as to provide benefits with additional ingredients. Each batch of soap is mixed, poured into a loaf mold, until it sets up, then unmolded and cut into bars, set to “cure” or harden for 6 weeks, before being packaged for sale. “Handmade soap doesn’t strip your skin of its natural oils; the soaps are formulated to have 5% of the oils left in the soap to gently clean your skin”, said Geeck. Bayou Liberty Soaps carries a wide variety of soaps with bright, vivid colors and lovely scents to choose from. Bayou Liberty Soaps has also created a more natural line of soaps that have essential oils and natural colors and clays, as well as, soaps with neither color nor fragrance for people who are sensitive to one or both.

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uring June 2015, Eat Local New Orleans will present the fifth annual Eat Local Challenge. For thirty days, participants will pledge to eat only foods that are grown, raised, or caught within two hundred miles of New Orleans. In addition to the over thirty DIY culinary classes (such as pickling, wine and cheese making, butchering, and other skills), this year Culinary Tours, Agritourism Adventures, a Wild Game Cook Off, an Indigenous Foods Dinner and an Insect Catching, Cooking and Tasting event are planned to help broaden the palates of participants. The Eat Local Challenge will supply 30 days of all local ingredient recipes and “local food coaching” provided by New Orleans’ nutritionist Molly Kimball. Sponsors will host a series of cooking demos and workshops to highlight the nutritional benefits of farm to table dining. Farm tours will build the connections with farm resources, and restaurant tasting tours will showcase the innovative ways New Orleans’ world renowned chefs prepare them.

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oung Yoga Masters, a Yoga Alliance Registered Children’s Yoga School (RCYS) is offering Kids Yoga Teacher Certification Course with a training that meets Yoga Alliance’s new 95 hour standard for Kids’ Yoga trainings at Wild Lotus Yoga. The Summer Certification is focused on completing all 6 Modules of training over 10 days including: ▄ What I See I can Be Certificate ▄ Inclusive Yoga Certificate ▄ Yoga Literacy Certificate ▄ Themes and Dreams Certificate ▄ Ages and Stages Certificate ▄ Branching Out Certificate Each Module consists of approximately 16 contact hours of training, which includes 3 hours in the Kids’ Yoga Camp with children in attendance. Early Registration is recommended. Price: Earlybird Special $1998 if registered by June 30th 2014. After June 30th $2100. Register with a $500 non -refundable deposit. Full Balance due by July 1st. Register online at: WildLotusYoga.com or call 504-899-0047. Information: YoungYogaMasters.com. See ad on page 30.

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anufacturers add preservatives to food products in order to reduce spoilage by killing bacteria and fungus in the container. But that can do the same in the gut, killing good bacteria that help the body absorb nutrients and digest food. Diets high in sugar and carbohydrates also harm the gut, feeding intestinal fungus such as Candida and allowing it to take over. According to Steven Frank, founder of Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rite, an herbal remedies company, a well-balanced, three-pronged approach can rehabilitate the digestive system. The first step is to kill off the bad bacteria and irritating fungus with a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that is biocompatible, yet effective. Frank suggests an enhanced aqueous colloid of silver that is optimized to help clear the microbes out of the digestive system. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best taken on an empty stomach, dosing two ounces every two hours for two to three days; this prepares the system for enhanced effectiveness of the following treatment. The second step is taking a good probiotic daily for at least one month. Finally, take a combination of herbs to increase mucus to protect the digestive system and reduce histamine sensitivity, allowing the intestines to rebuild a healthy lining. Frank, also an innovating herbalist, suggests a combination of plantain, licorice, aloe vera, peppermint, marshmallow root and slippery elm bark. When working to heal the body, basic building blocks are required, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critical that those using this approach take 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C, 10,000 international units of vitamin D and a good B-complex daily. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com.

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Instead of buying or renting expensive specialized machinery, farmers in Maine can now join a “lending library” of farm tools on short-term loan by using the Shared-Use Farm Equipment Pool, a partnership between the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. There are already equipment co-ops and joint machinery ownerships around the country; now the sharing economy being established in urban areas seems to be catching on in rural America, too. For a $100 annual fee, members can gain access to a seedbed cultivator, twoshank sub-soiler, plastic mulch layer, tine weeder, and strip and ridge tillers. The 1,200-pound mulch layer, for instance, retails for more than $2,000. Each piece is undeniably useful, but pricey, especially given the cost per use. Farmers have a three-day window to use the tools. The pool came about when Mike Gold, an MFT staff member, saw the need to lower costs for both new and seasoned farmers. Currently, most of the tool pool members are newer vegetable farmers, but Gold says there’s appeal for established land stewards, too: “They see the opportunity to use that one piece of equipment that they may only need once a year or once every few years.”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved cyantraniliprole, a new systemic pesticide that is toxic to bees, for agricultural use and has set allowable residue limits on almonds, berries, leafy vegetables and milk. The EPA also approved it as a seed treatment, so it may show up in GMO (genetically modified) seeds in the future. Cyantraniliprole has been proven to cause liver toxicity, and the EPA notes that it also alters the stability of the thyroid as tested on laboratory rats. Although the agency maintains that the pesticide is not a direct thyroid toxicant, any indirect effects on this glandular function are likely to disrupt the endocrine system. As its current endocrine disruptor screening program is still in the process of validating tests, EPA registration of the new active ingredient is questionable.

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At the mention of breast cancer, strangers in a group immediately bond, expressing concern and sympathy. Nearly everyone knows or has heard of someone with the disease. According to the American Cancer Society’s “Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2013-2014”, in 2014, more than 2.8 million women living in the U.S. had either a past or present history of breast cancer. Excluding skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, regardless of race or ethnicity. If last year’s predictions hold true, in 2014, an estimated 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in U.S. women, affecting one in eight and causing approximately 40,000 deaths. These figures don’t include the estimated 62,570 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. Men aren’t immune, either. According to the National Cancer Institute, 2,350 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2015, and 440 of those will die from the disease. There are promising signs, however. The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program of the National Cancer Institute (SEER.Cancer.gov) reports that while rates for new breast cancer cases have been stable over the last ten years, death rates fell an average of 1.9% each year from 20022011. Experts debate the degree to which awareness, healthier lifestyles and advanced treatments contribute to the lowered mortality, but all agree that early diagnosis plays a major role. While mammograms have long been the standard for breast cancer screening, women (and men) are increasingly turning to

thermography as an additional screening tool. “Mammography and thermography are as different from each other as apples are from oranges,” explains Karin Nielsen, naturopathic doctor and certified clinical thermographer at The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge. “Mammography involves the anatomy of the breast, with the goal of seeing already developed abnormalities. Thermography involves the physiology of the breast, or how it interacts with the rest of the body. The goal of thermography is to detect changes in body functions, such as blood flow, that can indicate the first stages of abnormality.” Approved by the FDA as a supplemental screening tool in 1982, thermography is based on the principle that chemical and blood vessel activity is higher and produces more heat in pre-cancerous and cancerous tissue. These abnormal masses need an abundant supply of nutrients to grow, and this increased blood flow and vascular activity can be detected and monitored through thermography. Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) is a noninvasive, painless and radiation-free procedure in which an infrared camera is used to record thermal patterns and temperature variations on the surface of the body. These thermal patterns produce digital images (thermograms) that suggest sites of physiologic dysfunction and/or abnormal tissue growth, as well as nerve and vascular changes that are invisible to X-ray and MRI. As an added benefit to breast cancer screening, these thermograms show results for chest areas outside of the traditional mammogram X-ray.

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e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening. But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never

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Hawaiian Naturopathic Doctor Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.” While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired

In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood. When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk. “In all these ways, your breasts are deeply connected to your femininity, compassion and sensuality,” says

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thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith. Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but also because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan. Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness. For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness. For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night. A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness. Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women

concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of BraFree.org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum and advises her patients to do the same. “Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a

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loved. We have to stop beating them up.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014. Physicians—including Northrup—claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon. Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape. Vaughan sees breast implant removal as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place. “There are a lot of other things you can do to improve the appearance of your breasts,” she advises. Vaughan recommends breast-perking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go bra-free. “We have ligaments in the upper outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.” In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up. Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts. Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in. “It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says. “These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others. We need to remember that, too.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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ccording to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die annually of the disease. But at least 38 percent of those diagnoses could be prevented via diet and lifestyle changes, affirms the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). “For decades, the dominant public message about breast cancer has been about early detection,” says Medical Doctor Robert Pendergrast, an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, and author of Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love. “Screening is important, but not nearly enough attention is being paid to prevention.” Here’s what we can do to keep cancer at bay or from recurring. Eat more veggies: Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, are loaded with indole3-carbinol, or I3C, a potent anticancer compound that helps break down excess estrogen and convert it into a more friendly, or benign form, says Steelsmith. One study in Alternative Medicine Review found that women that ate high amounts of cruciferous vegetables were 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer over 30 years. I3C can also be taken as a

supplement (300 milligrams [mg] per day). Eat more fiber, especially flax: Fiber, via whole grains, fruits and vegetables, helps flush out toxins including unfriendly estrogen. Flax contains cancer-fighting compounds called lignans, which block the effects of excess or unfriendly estrogen on cells. Drink less alcohol: Alcohol boosts estrogen levels in women and is broken down in the liver to acetaldehyde, a known toxin that causes cancer in laboratory animals, notes Naturopath Laurie Steelsmith. According to the AICR, a woman that has five drinks per week boosts her risk by 5 percent. Two or more drinks per day boosts such risk by more than 40 percent. Skip the barbecue: Charring meat produces carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines. A study of 42,000 women, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that those that routinely ate well-done hamburger, beef or bacon had four times the risk of those that opted for medium or medium-rare. Keep weight in check: Excessive estrogen, which lives in fat cells, fuels cancer risk. According to the AICR, a

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and a doctor-attended birth in a hospital was promoted as a safer alternative. By 1938, half of domestic births took place in hospitals, and by 1960 it rose to 97 percent. Currently, midwives attend less than 8 percent of births here, and fewer than 1 percent occur outside a hospital. Natural labor and delivery in a hospital is possible, but, “It’s hard to have an unmedicated birth in many hospitals if you don’t know your rights, understand your physiology and have a doula by your side helping you avoid unnecessary interventions,” says Ina May Gaskin, a pioneering midwife and author of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Key factors to discuss include fetal monitoring, intravenous tubes and the option to eat or drink during labor.

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“Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to overachieve and instead practice breathing and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try to embrace it and how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with your body. These lessons are gifts you can take with you into labor.” She reminds women that the baby is always getting nourishment from all that mom eats and breathes in, and also feeds off of her feelings and emotions. “The more we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the more we feel a connection and union,” she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s innate wisdom be your guide and respect any cues it may give.” Campbell guides expectant mothers through a yoga practice that embraces the changes occurring each trimester. For example, a more physical practice in the second trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina and strength, while opening the heart, hips and pelvis. Complementary relaxation techniques for labor include breathing practices, visualization, meditation and massage. When a mother isn’t connected to monitors and tubes, she’s free to experiment with positions and props such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible. There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.” She adds, “The breath is the

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etermining the best birth setting for a mother necessitates sound planning. If an unmedicated birth is a goal, these insights may help in making decisions. Home birth takes place in the comfort of home, typically with the assistance of a midwife, and is suitable for a healthy woman with a low-risk pregnancy. She is able to wear her own clothing and eat as she pleases. Because monitoring of mother and baby is done intermittently, she is free to move around. Confirm the midwife’s certification with the American Midwifery Certification

Board and ask how many home births she’s attended and which obstetricians she consults. Discuss the signs and symptoms that might necessitate a move to the hospital and how quickly it can be done. While a midwife’s fee is often far less than the cost of a hospital birth, not all insurance companies cover home births. A birth center provides personalized, family-centered care in a home-like environment for healthy women. Practitioners follow principles of problem prevention, sensitivity, safety,

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appropriate medical intervention and cost-effectiveness. A certified nursemidwife typically delivers the baby, but the collaborative practice team also includes obstetricians, pediatricians and other specialists. Mothers experience personal freedoms similar to a home birth, and tubs for water births are usually available, plus other birthing props such as squatting bars, stools and balls. The center should be accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers. Inquire what the protocol for care will be if complications arise, learn what the center’s charges for care cover and confirm if the family’s insurance policy will pay for the services provided. A hospital generally has access to the latest medical technology, making it a preferred option for medium-to-high-risk pregnancies. With proper preparations, an unmedicated birth is possible in this traditional setting. Investigate their rates of Cesarean births and episiotomies and the determining parameters. To allow for an active labor, request intermittent fetal monitoring, avoid intravenous fluids and ask about the availability of birthing props. Become familiar with hospital policies, such as who can be in the delivery room and whether the baby will stay with mom after the birth. If a nurse midwife is not on staff, consider hiring a doula to assist in preparing for and carrying out the family’s birth plan.

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ld furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to be picked up by incoming students or the trash man. Now, with the influx of TV shows like Flea Market Flip and American Pickers, the DIY Network, HGTV and complementary books and magazines, vintage and mid-century recyclables barely touch the curb before being reinvented. Lighting, storage and seating provide ample opportunities for one-of-a-kind creations of imagination, vision and innovation.

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Search the words recycled, repurposed and upcycled on Pinterest, Etsy or any search engine to picture results ranked from simple-to-do to how-inthe-world astonishment. Light fixtures can be made from almost anything. Cookie jars and books turn into lamps, wine bottles become a chandelier—go homespun or industrial, follow a theme or incorporate a hobby. Freshen lamp shades using old sewing patterns, vintage fabrics or ribbon applied as découpage. A coat of paint transforms tacky, tarnished brass chandeliers into elegant décor. At a flea market, look for boxes of stainless forks, knives and spoons—avoid costly sterling silver that can tarnish. A drill, frame, wiring and bulb later, we can have an intriguing hanging light or lamp. Combining a chafing dish, silverware and assorted tea cups in a chandelier creates artful lighting.

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Chairs are plentiful in garage and whole-house sales, flea markets and on Craigslist. Sometimes all that’s needed is a coat of paint and fun fabric. New cushions, bought or made, are easy upgrades. Recovering a padded seat only requires the right amount of fabric and a sturdy staple gun. Mismatched chairs, painted a neutral color and redone with the same fabric, turn a mishmash of styles into a coordinated set. Chevron (zig zag) or checkerboard patterns in black and white are popular— understated, yet posh. Bright colors in a pop art style or 70s florals brighten

Old dressers and desks are frequent throwaway finds. Often big and bulky, scratched and ugly, it’s easier to set them out for pickup than list them for sale. Paint can transform a desk that shows its age into a welcome addition to a home office. For added interest or to hide imperfections, découpage with maps, postcards, kid’s artwork, pages from beyond-repair cookbooks or old sheet music. Need a shelf above the desk? A pair of old shutters works well; cast iron brackets add flair. Matching or complementary paint colors will make the pieces look like they belong together. Broken pieces of furniture can live on if cobbled together. A coffee table’s sturdy legs and frame, an old window and a little paint combine to furnish a unique table with built-in storage. To protect fragile glass and create an even surface, top with a sheet of Plexiglass or sturdy beveled-edge glass. Look beyond what is there and imagine what it could be. Ideas are everywhere, especially with spring cleanouts, garage sales and flea markets. Expect upcycling to become an obsession, because everything will become a possibility. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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any room and give the owner style points. Benches created from a bookcase, shortened dresser or car parts can be padded or plain and incorporate storage capacity. A child’s bench may have been a skateboard in its former life. When buying reclaimed wood, ask about its origin; factory pieces might still retain unhealthy contaminants.

Finders Keepers by Avery Mack n Take cash to garage sales. Flea markets are more apt to take credit cards. Discounts may by possible with cash, which saves the seller the transaction fee. n Negotiate. It’s expected and half the fun. But don’t offer an offensively low price. Ask, “What is the best you can do on this?” Then, making a slightly lower counteroffer is often acceptable. n Although the general theory of, “Buy it when you see it,” is sound advice, be prepared to walk away. n Watch for posted signs around town; search “garage sale finder” or “flea market finder” (there’s an iTunes app for that). Locate auction and estate sales the same way, as well as in a local newspaper. Churches and organizations like the Veterans Administration, Elks Lodge, Lions Club and Scouts often organize sales as fundraisers. n Shop early for the best selection. Shop late for the lowest prices.

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Organic Flowers Honor Mom and Mother Earth The Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day tradition of gifting mom with flowers, including such perennial favorites as lilies, orchids, tulips and roses, can be practiced in a sustainable manner. Buying organic varieties protects workers, families and the environment.

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Flowers grown with conventional techniques contribute to the contamination of groundwater and streams through fertilizer and pesticide runoff that can also threaten animal species. Many of the cut flowers are grown in South America, where farms continue to use pesticides that are restricted in the U.S. and cited as highly toxic by the World Health Organization. GreenAmerica.org provides several helpful tips on bringing joy to mom on her special day in eco-friendly ways: Grow Your Own. Buy organic bulbs or seeds in consumer seed catalogs and retail racks or online from reputable sources that include SeedsOfChange.com. Children can then grow their own flowers to make them mean even more. Tips for natural weed and pest control, environmentally friendly watering, making raised garden beds and more are

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posted at EarthEasy.com/yard-garden. Buy Local and Organic. Support local communities and save shipping costs and energy by purchasing chemical-free organic flowers from a local farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market or community supported agriculture. Online retailers like OrganicBouquet.com and LocalHarvest.org/organic-flowers. jsp offer U.S. Department of Agriculturecertified organic flowers. Ask Local Florists to Go Organic. Find out if local florists purchase any organic and local flowers, and if not, request that they do so. Also, eschew plastic wraps and vases for eco-friendly flowers to avoid toxic ingredients and the carbon manufacturing footprint. Fun options to hold and showcase the gift include old, recycled Mason and glass jars and bottles or an artistic vase from an estate sale or antique or thrift shop.

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Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Key by Gerry Strauss

How do you manage to consistently eat local organic food instead of fast food?

My mother was a gourmet chef and an advocate of organic food, so we always had amazing meals growing up. Eating organic produce that’s in season locally seems to help me assimilate nutrition more readily. Whenever I can, I also try to tap into biodynamic agriculture, which takes an even broader holistic approach to food production and nutrition. I view GMOs [genetically modified foods] as toxic to the system. As a self-taught chef, I like to cook

at least 80 percent of my food at home and bring meals to work so I don’t stress about food during the day. It feels good to get people together in the kitchen and I’ve taught friends how to cook healthy foods in simple ways, so they now bring their own meals with them to work. It’s all about preparation, so that you’re not just grabbing something on the run. Knowing what’s going into the food we’re eating is important. photo by Michael Simon

rom That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Yet Prepon’s recent discovery that she’d been falling short in nourishing her body as effectively as possible has set in motion a complete redirection of lifestyle, from her diet to fitness routine. Now working on a book about clean living and eating due out next year, Prepon has rededicated herself to educating us just as much as she’s entertained us through the years.

Why do you include a lot of soup in your diet? With all of the GMO food sprayed with chemicals in the typical American diet and the other environmental toxins everyone has to deal with, our gut flora, intestines and bodies in general are becoming compromised. Ten years ago, few had even heard of gluten allergies unless you had celiac disease, which was rare even then. Now, everywhere you go, there’s a gluten-free option. I love eating soup because the healthful ingredients I use are broken down completely, so the body can immediately assimilate needed micronutrients, which help heal us from the inside out. I’m talking about natural awakenings

homemade broth from grass-fed beef bones, so you get the marrow; I’m partial to knuckle bones. I always have soup broth in my refrigerator.

What’s key to your ability to naturally stay healthy and fit in the midst of an intense schedule of work and travel? I love modalities like acupuncture, massage … all of that. I fully believe in keeping energy flowing to benefit the functioning of all our organs. As school kids, we learn about the circulatory system and central nervous system, but who knows much about the lymphatic system? It’s extremely important, and people are starting to get the idea. Activities like yoga, swimming and bouncing on the trampoline can help.

Do you see society’s penchant for medicating as a way to avoid listening to and addressing our body’s real needs? I do. That’s why I study Eastern medicine, because I feel that Western medicine treats problems and Eastern medicine prevents problems from happening. I grew up in a family of doctors and “full-on” Western medicine and respect the medical community. Unfortunately, these days, most people are continually medicated and they’re not getting better. As a society, we tend to just take a drug to handle a symptom instead of addressing the actual cause of the problem.

As a celebrity, do you see yourself as a conduit to facilitate a shift away from unnatural lifestyles? Yes. The reason I decided to write a book was because I’ve been struggling with a bunch of different ailments in secret for a long time. When I began working with my integrated health coach, Elizabeth Troy, I started to heal for the first time in all the years of reading books on health, diet and fitness, seeing doctors, taking loads of pills and spending crazy amounts of money on all of these activities. I want to help people struggling to regain their health to get answers. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com. May 2015

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Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity by Shawn Messonnier

ith pets, as with kids, vaccine safety and necessity are likely concerns. While holistic veterinarians tend to minimize the use of vaccines, their strongest stance is against unnecessary vaccinations. The point is to immunize only when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed by individual patients while maximizing natural immunity. In the late 1970s, amid the discovery of the canine parvo virus, vets saw many puppies under 4 months of age suffer from this mysterious disease and die or be euthanized. Once a vaccine was made, we rarely saw pets dying from the parvo virus or parvoviral infection. So, in certain cases, vaccines can be life-saving. However, unnecessary and multiple simultaneous vaccines can also be lifetaking, which doctors rarely mention. The truth is that only minimal vaccines are needed for dogs and cats over the course of a petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. No pet needs all of the vaccines that are currently manufactured, and none needs vaccines every six to 12 months. Pets do need

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veterinary checkups once or twice a year to screen for diseases affecting the liver, heart, kidneys, lungs and gastrointestinal and urinary systems, as well as cancer. Blood and urine testing, including blood testing for undiagnosed cancer, is vital, easy and inexpensive (every six months for pets 5 years and older and annually for those that are younger). A good protocol is akin to that developed by Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of Hemopet, of Garden Grove, California, a holistic veterinarian and an expert in animal vaccination and immunology. Her system involves administering limited vaccines to puppies and kittens based on their individual needs, and not more often than every three weeks for those younger than 8 weeks. Following this course, by 4 months of age the pet has been injected with four to six vaccines, compared to double to triple the amount supported by vaccine manufacturers and administered by breeders and most conventional doctors. Such a judicious, limited vaccine protocol offers protection against the diseases that are the most lethal to the puppy or kitten while doing no harm to its natural immune system. As needed, individual pets may also receive

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504-874-1189 a natural detoxification protocol to minimize vaccine reactions. Antioxidant supplements can boost the immune response, as well. Adult pet patients can also be given blood titer testing instead of vaccines. This measures the animal’s individual antibody responses to prior immunizations or common disease exposure and assures us the pet has adequate immunity against a specific disease. All of this assures the pet owner that the pet is protected against infectious diseases without the risks of annual multiple vaccinations. In most cases a protective titer is maintained for many years, which preempts disease and further reduces the number of vaccines the animal receives over its lifetime. Titer testing costs less than $100 for three common infectious diseases, is safer than routine immunization, protects the immune system, prevents vaccine reactions and assures owners, vets, boarding facilities, groomers and day care facilities that it’s safe to introduce the pet into such environments. Th i s a p p r o a c h o f m i n i m a l vaccinations is a prime reason holistic veterinarian patients tend to be healthier and live longer than the average pet, with even larger dogs regularly living in good health up to 15 to 20 years of age. Holistic veterinarians perform limited vaccines supplemented by titer testing to ensure levels of care that meet accepted standards. They base their approach on supportive science from institutions including the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners to provide safe, proven, ongoing immunity for patients.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 1

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic - 12:45 & 2:15pm (also May 15 & 22). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Clear the Clutter on WWL-TV – 8:30am. Clear the Clutter returns to WWL-TV Channel 4 News for downsizing tips with professional organizer Stasia Cymes. Saturday Morning Massage Clinic - 9:15 & 10:45am. (also May 16, 23 & 30). May 2 & 30-NMT, May 16 & 23-Swedish. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972. First Degree Reiki Class – 11am - 7pm. (2-day 5/2&3) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

TUESDAY, MAY 5

Tai Chi-Chi Gong group class - 9:30am – 10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. King Lam’s Tai Chi Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Info: 504-866-2241. Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. For info: 504-454-2000.

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Swedish Massage Clinic - 6:15pm & 7:45pm. (also May 19). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972. Post Fest Daily Yoga Immersion w/ Vera Lester May 5th - May 22nd Monday-Friday 6:30-8:00am. Three week course for all-levels will approach poses like handstand and arm balances. Includes asana, breathwork/pranayama, yoga mythology and philosophy, journaling, and meditation. $250. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown. Register and info: www.wildlotusyoga.com or 504-899-0047. Voices of Unity Class/Discussion – 7pm. Open discussion on spirituality, life and more. Bring questions and ideas and we’ll learn from each other’s experiences. Facilitated by Paul Martinez, M.Ed. and Brenda Aranda, LCSW. Suggested Donation $5. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). Info: 504-885-7575.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

Super Sibling Class – 10-11am. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register. Tai Chi group class - 7 pm – 8 pm. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of your life at King Lam’s Tai Chi Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Info: 504-866-2241.

THURSDAY, MAY 7

La Leche Leaque of New Orleans – 6pm. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

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FRIDAY, MAY 8

Multi-Dimensional Reflexes 3 day workshop - Friday 6-10, Sat 10-6, Sunday 2-6. Learn to facilitate 3-D unwinding of restrictive muscle tissue, reducing pain & tension, increasing range of motion. Instructor: Ortho-Bionomy Advanced Instructor, Debby Benson from Australia. Blue Cliff College Massage Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Registration & Information: Peggy Scott, CE Coordinator, 504-352-0039. Swedish Massage Clinic - 12:45 & 2:15pm. (also May 29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972. Wild Lotus Yoga Retreat: Return To Joy w/ AC Lambeth & Andra Aitken - May 8th-10th. Asana, meditation, journaling, chanting, and other yogic practices. Delicious vegetarian cuisine. Meet other like-minded yogis. All levels are welcome. Held at Flowering Lotus Meditation Center, Magnolia, MS. Cost: $375. Register and info: www.wildlotusyoga.com or 504-899-0047.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

The New Orleans Leadership Forum for Life Skills 9am – 12. Teaching mandatory skills every human being learns in some measure to thrive and commune with others.” Examples include safety, diet, and interpersonal communication. Community Room of Fair Grinds Cafe, 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans, LA 70119. Interested professional leaders may register for the conference at https://guestlistapp.com/events/322248. More information about Parenting 2.0 is available at https://www.parenting2pt0.org Cloth Diapers 101 – 9:30am. Class fee is $20 and bring up to 2 additional family members. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. Email metairie.zukababy@gmail.com to register.

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NOLA Veggie Fest – 11am - 6pm & Sun 11am – 5pm. Made possible by the Humane Society of Louisiana. For those interested in healthy eating, sustainable living, compassion for animals or enjoying cuisine made with locally grown organic fruits and veggies. $10 donation. New Orleans Healing Center, 2363 St. Claude Ave. Wellness workshops – 1pm to 4pm. Blend the Western, South American and Eastern medicine mindsets for healing. Two meditations, integrated mindfulness training, homeopathic medicine and detoxification of the body. Blessed Water and energy balancing technique offered. $50. Audubon Yoga Studio, 511 Octavia St. Registration and Info: meditatewithmatthew@gmail. com or matthewancira.com/workshops.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

Aunt Beth’s Birthday – Today is Aunt Beth’s birthday (see the letter from the publisher, page 5). Take today to adopt a healthy habit and/or schedule a health checkup. When was your last mammogram? Pap smear? Get a mole checked. Do it! Plan today and report your progress to tracia@naturalsela.com. Special Mother’s Day Service – 11am. Join us at Unity of Metairie for a beautiful morning of honoring the mothering, nurturing figures in our lives, whether biological or not. We are grateful for their presence and love! Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575. NOLA Veggie Fest –11am – 5pm. Made possible by the Humane Society of Louisiana. For those interested in healthy eating, sustainable living, compassion for animals or enjoying cuisine made with locally grown organic fruits and veggies. $10 donation. New Orleans Healing Center, 2363 St. Claude Ave.

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Babywearing Meetup – 2 – 4pm. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

MONDAY, MAY 11

Children Karate class - 5pm – 5:45pm. Improve self-confidence, discipline, King Lam’s Karate &Tai Chi Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Info: Call 504-866-2241. 2020 Mom’s Postpartum Support Group – 6pm. Free. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

TUESDAY, MAY 12

Breastfeeding Support Group – 10-11am. Support for women in all stages of breastfeeding. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register. Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program. Free. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Info: 504-454-2000. Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic - 6:15 & 7:45pm. (also May 28). Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific problem area. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972. Holistic Education Monthly Meeting - 6:30 - 7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc., Bodhisattva Tea Spa, Yolanda and Jerome speaking on Avuryedic and its benefits. Free. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie. Info: 504-812-1332. 'The Mother Archetype' Class - 7pm. What is the Mother Archetype? Where does it come from? What significance does it have? This class will answer these questions and more. Facilitated by Brenda Aranda and Paul Martinez. Suggested Donation $10. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575. C. G. Jung Society: “On The Cusp of Joy and Despair” – 7:30pm. Therapists William Thiele and Anna Maria Signorelli will discuss how we can live on the cusp and yet embrace these seeming opposites. $15, students $10 (free for Jung Society members). Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Avenue, New Orleans.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Women’s Spring Retreat – (May 14-17) Release "old habit energy" to nurture your nature. Meditation, depth psychology, happiness psychology, spiritual psychology and mind/body harmony. Experienced facilitators Patricia Stout, LCSW and Carolyn Burns, LMFT. Pre-register. $360/financial arrangements available. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-264-8089, info@womenscenterforhealing.org. Green Games Awards – 7pm – 10pm. Celebrate business making strides towards a more sustainable New Orleans. Tickets and Info: 504-909-CITY(2489) or www.greengames2015.eventbrite.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic - 12:45 & 2:15pm (also May 22). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

Healing Touch Level 2 - 2 day workshop: Sat & Sun, 8:30 - 6:00pm. This class builds on Level 1, expanding your practice with more advanced tools for balancing the energy field, promoting wellness. Instructor: Mary Frost, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor. Blue Cliff College Massage Dept, Clearview Mall, Metairie. Registration & Information: Peggy Scott, CE Coordinator, 504-352-0039.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Metaphysical Fair - 12noon - 6p.m. Mediums, Psychics, Healers, Astrology Readings, Aura Photography, Rune Readings, Crystals, Essential Oils, Jewelry and more. Free. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave. Metairie (Bucktown across from Deanie's), parking in front & rear. Info: 504-708-8353. Saturday Morning Massage Clinic - 9:15 & 10:45am. (also May 23 & 30). May 2 & 30-NMT, May 16 & 23-Swedish. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972. First Degree Reiki Class – 11am - 7pm. (2-day 5/16&17) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Second Degree Reiki Class – Inquire for further dates/ time with Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki Students with 6 months experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For private classes and residential retreat. For info call or text:504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356. Registration for Karate or Tai Chi classes. Give the gift of health, wellness and personal safety. King Lam’s Karate & Tai Chi Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Info: 504-866-2241.

TUESDAY, MAY 19

Dream Group – 1:30–3:00pm. Dreams allow a glimpse into our unconscious minds. Are you listening to the messages of your dreams? Participants follow a format to share and process dreams as a group. With Joan Beckstrom, MD & Angie Howell, MSW. By donation. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111, info@womenscenterforhealing.org. Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. For info: 504-454-2000. Voices of Unity Class/Discussion – 7pm. Open discussion on spirituality, life and more. Bring questions and ideas and we’ll learn from each other’s experiences. Facilitated by Paul Martinez, M.Ed. and Brenda Aranda, LCSW. Suggested Donation $5. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). Info: 504-885-7575. Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

La Leche League of New Orleans – 10am. Dancing for Birth – 10am. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Hold On Babywearing Class – 11am – 12:30. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register. 2020 Mom’s Postpartum Support Group – 9:30am. Free. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Spiritual Cinema: ‘The Celestine Prophecy’ - 7pm. A spiritual adventure film chronicling the discovery of ancient scrolls, based on the best-selling novel. The prophecy predicts a worldwide awakening that moves humanity toward a deeper spirituality. Popcorn, inspiration and fun! Suggested Donation $5. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys) 504-885-7575. Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

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FOR SALE OWN YOUR OWN NATURE PARK – 17 acres of trees, birds, squirrels. Private bayou. Crimefree area in Long Beach, MS. Minutes from beaches and I-10. Short drive from New Orleans. Call Steve for 1 hour tour. 228-223-2156.

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CONSCIOUS HANDYMAN WITH TOOLS AND TRANSPORTATION for Algiers Point. rental properties. $125 a day. 504-905-4090 or 504-650-2555.

Cloth Diapers 101 – 2:00pm. Class fee is $20 and bring up to 2 additional family members. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. Email metairie.zukababy@gmail.com to register.

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SUNDAY, MAY 24

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am - 7pm. (2-day 5/23&24) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

TUESDAY, MAY 26

'The Celestine Prophecy' Discussion -7pm. This class will be a follow up to the movie The Celestine Prophecy showing on Friday, May 22. Bring your questions, comments and ideas sharing of information. Facilitated by Brenda Aranda and Paul Martinez. Suggested Donation $10. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys) 504-885-7575.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15 & 10:45am. May 2 & 30-NMT, May 16 & 23-Swedish. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info or appointment: 504-293-0972.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

Crossing Over with John Edward – 8:00pm. Communicate. Appreciate. Validate. Evolve. A John Edward event or seminar is reading intensive. There will be question and answer sessions and messages from the other side. JW Marriott, New Orleans. Tickets and info: www.johnedward.net.

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SERVICES AA – DRINKING IS YOUR BUSINESS. S TO P P I N G I S O U R S . C a l l A l c o h o l i c s Anonymous at 504-838-3399, or visit AA-NewOrleans.org. GENERAL CONTRACTORS 4 RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS - Renovation, Remodeling & Insurance Claims. Division of Ominihomes.com. Licensed, Insurances & Referrals. Free Estimates. 504-9200424. 504Builders.com. VEGETARIAN MEETUP GROUP meets at least once a month for a veggie meal. See calendar of events at http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-515/ members/7165804/

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES St Tammany Humane Society – Help foster pets, many tasks for fundraising, help with animal socializing, many more. Call for wish list. Contact 985-892-7387, X 106. The Humane Society of Louisiana needs volunteers. To find out how you can help contact Jeff Dorson at 901-268-4432 or StopCruelty11@gmail.com.

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sunday Peace and Healing Services – 9am. Led by Mike Wittenbrink at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA. Sunday School Classes/Unity of New Orleans – 9:30am. Unity offers Sunday morning classes prior to the Sunday service: A Course in Miracles (also Wed 6:30pm) and Science of the Mind. Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave, NOLA. Sunday Celebration Service – 11am. Unity of Metairie has an inspiring, energetic, contemporary service. Great music and powerful, heartfelt talks as we celebrate the Divine Presence in all of life. Honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles. Love offering. Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director. 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575. Sunday Service at Unity of New Orleans – 11am. A loving family of spiritual seekers who honor all paths to God, celebrating our oneness with music, meditation and wisdom of the ages. Also 9am Meditation Service; 9:30am Sunday School Classes (A Course in Miracles and Science of Mind). Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Too Much Stuff? – noon-3pm. Professional organizer Stasia Cymes offers expert advice on how to downsize your home & eliminate the stress of mess. Call (504) 920-1800 for your complementary clutter consultation! Open Community Reiki Share – 1-3pm. For anyone wanting to experience Reiki or practice after training. Led by Reiki masters. Suggested donation $10. Affordable Healing Arts in NOHC, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220. Contact: Kathryn 213-256-9591 or David 504-233-8555.

Breath and Flow – 2pm. Yoga flow class that incorporate elements of music and breathwork to deepen your practice. Open to all levels. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., New Orleans, 985-640-2648. Healing Meditations – 7-8pm. Beginners & advanced learn to quiet the mind, reduce stress, relax and enjoy peace. A sacred space is held for everyone to heal with their own intention. Audubon Yoga Studio, 511 Octavia St. and Laurel St. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. $20 drop-in. Arrive 10 min early. Audubon Yoga, 511 Octavia St. Info: Matthew 504-457-1717 or MeditateWithMatthew@gmail.com.

monday NIA - Non Impact Aerobics Dance – 8:45-9:45am. Martial arts, dance styles, and healing arts intertwine in a sensory-based positive body awareness technique. High-energy soul-stirring music! 8 classes/$60 or $10 drop-in. Pay as you’re able. With Carolyn Burns. Women's Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for everybody whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com. Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism – 7-8:15pm. Learn how to activate your greatest potential, increase your compassion and achieve absolute happiness. Free. SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 1331 Prytania St, NOLA. Info: 504-310-2011.

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Yoga Diva Harahan – Mon/Fri 6:30-7:30 pm; Wed 6-7pm; Mon/Wed 8-9 am. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. TriYoga Basics/ Level 1; $15 drop-in; $60 for month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Contact Karen: 504-220-5325.

tuesday Belly Talks Childbirth Education Series – 7pm. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register. Story Time – 1 p m . Z u k a B a b y 2 1 2 2 M a g azine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register. Crescent City Farmers Market/Uptown – 9am1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square. Learn Emotional Freedom Technique – 7-8pm. Learn EFT, or ‘tapping’ – a gentle, self-administered acupressure technique for diminishing or clearing physical and/or emotional pain. Affordable Healing Arts in the NOHC, Ste 220. RSVP: Gail Gillespie 504-442-8762 Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – noon-12:45pm. (also Thurs). Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/ class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. Contact: 985-467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com. “Secrets to Ultimate Success” – 6:30pm. Led by Mike Wittenbrink at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave. Power Yoga – 12:30pm, also Wed & Thurs. Prepare to work hard and sweat! A physically and mentally challenging class that is powerful and energetic, incorporating the vinyasa flow of coordinating movement with the breath. Recommended for yogis with more than three months experience. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., New Orleans, 985-640-2648.

wednesday Crescent City Farmers Market/French Quarter – 2-6pm. Fresh produce, pastured meats, seafood, dairy, breads and baked goods. Live music. 1235 N. Peters St, NOLA. German Coast Farmers Market/West Bank – 2:306pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklings, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wednesday. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Luling. Wee Hands: Sign Language for Babies – 1:30pm. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com for information. Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for everybody whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com. Prayer and Healing – 11am. Led by Harriet Stafford at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave.

Embrace the Emptiness: Community Meditation – 6:00pm. An experience of stillness, silence, and deep connection. Ride the wavelengths of music, beautiful images and affirmative prayer into the Sacred Inner Self for healing and transformation. Led by Spiritual Director Jack Fowler. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans, Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys) Contact: 504-885-7575 A Course In Miracles – 6:30pm. Led by Mary Beth Ellis at Unity Temple of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave. A Course In Miracles; 'Disappearance of the Universe' – 7pm. Join Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director at Unity of Metairie, on a journey into these mind blowing yet liberating spiritual concepts, which guide us to see the world through the eyes of love instead of fear. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran's PoBoys). 504-885-7575. Zen Meditation Study – 2:30-3:30pm. Weekly practice with 1/2 hour dharma teaching and 1/2 hour guided (and silent) meditation. With Patricia Stout, in the Plum Village tradition (Thich Nhat Hanh). Donations appreciated. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111, info@womenscenterforhealing.org.

thursday Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – noon-12:45pm. (also Tues). Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/ class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. Contact: 985-467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com. Crescent City Farmers Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine. Wee Hands: Sign Language for Babies – 11am. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register. Vinyasa Flow – 4:30pm. Build strength, balance and flexibility in your body and mind. Leaving feeling refreshed and renewed. Great after school activity for parents, tweens and up. Appropriate for all levels. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., New Orleans, 985-640-2648. Story Time – 1pm. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com for information.

friday Caregivers’ Support Group for Women – 9:3010:30am on 1st & 3rd Fridays. Caring for elderly parent, dependent spouse or special-needs child? Facilitated support group helps navigate burn-out and includes discussion, educational topic and self-care focus for empowerment and relaxation. By donation. Clarke McBee. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs. Info: 985-892-8111. Yoga Diva Harahan – Mon/Fri 6:30-7:30 pm; Wed 6-7pm; Mon/Wed 8-9 am. Relax the body, focus the mind, and deepen self-awareness. Navigate through postures and flow, growing flexibility, strength, concentration, breath, and range of motion. TriYoga Basics/ Level 1; $15 drop-in; $60 for month, 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Contact Karen: 504-220-5325.

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saturday Dancing for Birth – 10am. ZukaBaby 2122 Magazine St. New Orleans. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register. Latch Clinic – 11am, by appointment. ZukaBaby 3248 Severn Ave. Metairie. E-mail Brittany at brittany@zukababy.com to register. Vietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East. Crescent City Farmers Market/Downtown – 8-noon. Open-air market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans. German Coast Farmers Market/East Bank – 8amnoon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190. Covington Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St, Covington. Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Featuring baked goods, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, poultry, crafts, flowers, eggs, plants, soap, trees. 333 Erlanger, Griffith Park, Slidell. Info: 985-640-7112. Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants. Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & handcrafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209. Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Tai Chi at 9:30am. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. Info: 985-845-4515. Sitting Meditation Group – 10-11am. Come practice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at xernaut2@gmail.com or call 504-644-7351. .

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Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-7pm Mon-Fri & 10-5pm Sat/Sun. CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables. $25 boxes of selected seasonal produce available. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters). Caregivers’ Support Group for Women – 9:3010:30am on 1st & 3rd Fridays. Caring for elderly parent, dependent spouse or special-needs child? Facilitated support group helps navigate burn-out and includes discussion, educational topic and self-care focus for empowerment and relaxation. By donation. Clarke McBee 985-237-3945. Women's Center for Healing & Transformation, Abita Springs.

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Blue Cliff College Massage Dept. Continuing Education CEUs for LMTs

May 8, 9 & 10 Debby Benson from Australia Multi Dimensional Reflexes of Ortho–Bionomy aka phase 5 May 16 & 17 Mary Frost, R.N. Healing Touch Level 2 June 27 & 28 John Chetta, LMT Back to Not-so-Basics July18 & 19 Carlene Banister, AOBTA Seasons of Shiatsu: Summer-Rejuvination August 29-31 Medi Cupping Annie Garic

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ACUPUNCTURE FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS

Erin Kenning, MSOM, Dipl.OM, LAc, LA Lic.# ACA.200039, NAET specialist 9531 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 504-715-2317 NolaFamilyWellness.com

Experience a Pain-free body, a Peaceful mind, and a Greater overall vitality. Take the first step to a life of ultimate wellness. Visit us on the web or call for more information. See ad on page 13.

AARON J. FRIEDMAN, M.D.

Integrated Pain and Neuroscience 504-300-9020 PainIsAPuzzle.com

Dr. Friedman offers medical acupuncture as part of a comprehensive and integrative approach to pain. Acupuncture is proven to be beneficial to many pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, headaches, low back pain and arthritis.

ANIMAL HOLISTIC MEDICINE JANICE E. POSEY, DVM

315 Lee Ln., Ste. 104, Covington 985-898-3623

Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your beloved pet through acupuncture, herbal medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy. We treat the patient, not the symptoms. See ad on page 30.

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BODYWORK AVIVA MASSAGE & WELL-BEING

Linda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT 601 Lafitte St., Mandeville 985-727-9665

Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, customized approach. Aromatherapy at all sessions. LA 1479/E2445. See ad on page 21.

CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICES

Dr. Debbi Hannan 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline, Metairie 504-454-2000 HannanWellness.com Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 nonsurgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 8.

DENTIST CYPRESS DENTAL, INC. 3138 McIlhenny Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225-248-8400

Offering services including cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury safe environment, nontitanium implants, laser dentistry and treatment for complex conditions; obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, head, neck and facial pain and TMJ dysfunction. See ad on page 17.

MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS

1101 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell 985-641-8058 MikeRobichauxDDS.com

Offering a holistic and patientcentered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best interests, based on their values and goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship. See ad on pages 10.

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FITNESS DR. IINA ESTER

Health and Fitness Coach 504-758-9192 LiveFreeLaughHardFitness.com

Exercise scientist specializing in fitness and nutrition interventions. I specialize in private outdoor and in-home training, designing a program based on your interests, goals, and barriers to being active. For group programs, see calendar section. See ad page 22.

FLOWER ESSENCES ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.

Australian Bush Practitioner & Teacher 504-388-2356 nolareiki@gmail.com NolaReiki.com Practitioner and teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Many custom blended essences available, including: Detox, Calm & Clear, Stress Relief, Confidence, Cognis, Woman, Travel Ease, Adolescence, Yoga. National LMT/CEU classes available. See ad on page 6.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTERS AFFORDABLE HEALING ARTS 2372 St. Claude Ave. 2nd Floor Upper, Ste. 220 985-467-0900 AffordableHealingArts.com

AHA! is a Community of Healing Arts Practitioners in a Healing Arts Center for the Professional Practice of Alternative, Complementary, Integrative, and Indigenous healing arts by independent practitioners in a shared space environment. See our website, contact a practitioner, make your appointment today! See ad on page 14.

WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CENTER FOR HEALING & TRANSFORMATION 71667 Leveson St,. Abita Springs 985-892-8111 WomensCenterForHealing.org

Beautiful non-profit center for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirituality, ecopsychology and community building. Workshops, speakers, events, healing circles, support groups, and on-site professional mind/body/spirit services, for women, by women. Rent space for your workshop or office. See ad on page 23.

HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING MATTHEW ANCIRA

Shamanic Healer / Holistic Life & Corporate Coach 504-457-1717 MatthewAncira.com

Shamanic Soul Work, Chi Kung Instructor * Meditation Teacher *Energy Worker * Motivational Speaker & Corporate and Life Coach * Spiritual Guidance provided. Experience & healing tools used from multiple modalities learned from around the world.

DR. JESS TREGLE

Natural Healing Specialist 504-352-6418 ReconnectingLife.com

Feel much lighter and relaxed with Natural Healing! Get rid of anxiety, sadness, anger, pain, and all other heaviness! Gain your inner-freedom back! Healing Workshops and Classes are also provided!

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., Ph.D

KEVIN F. DARR, M.D.

Covington Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute 985-892-5117 CovingtonOrtho.com

Comprehensive orthopedic care, including today’s most innovative and best practices to achieve optimal orthopedic function and performance. Traditional orthopedic treatments and surgery, plus minimally invasive alternatives using state of art technology and integrative orthobiologic therapies.Currently taking patients for Cell Therapy study. See ad on page 13.

PMA MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WELLNESS CENTER OF LOUISIANA 613 Williams Blvd., Kenner 504-441-5555 PMAWellness.US

Multidisciplinary, Integrative approach to healthcare, including primary care, weight loss management, food intolerance testing, allergy testing, comprehensive women’s healthcare and a vast array of aesthetic services. See ad on page 12.

401 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 203, Metairie 504-838-9804 IreneSebastianMD.com

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INTEGRATED PAIN AND NEUROSCIENCE

Experience the power of Akashic Guided Psychotherapy. Individual and couple-therapy sessions. Monthly meditation groups and classes. Integrating the Akashic Records with traditional psychotherapy, I’ve had great success helping clients resolve problems that couldn’t have been resolved with traditional counseling methods alone. See ad on page 9.

Experience the difference that Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine can bring to your health. Most conditions can be treated using these safe, natural approaches. Safe, less drugs, stimulates innate healing. See ad on page 24.

504-300-9020 PainIsAPuzzle.com

Eric Royster, MD and Aaron Friedman, MD offer the most comprehensive treatment experience for patients suffering from chronic pain, from acupuncture to more invasive techniques offered exclusively at IPN. New Orleans, Chalmette, Westbank and Slidell locations. See ad on page 23.

MASSAGE SCHOOLS BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE Clearview Mall, Metairie 504-293-0972

Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See calendar for information about our $30-student massage clinic. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials! See ad on page 7.

NATURAL BABY & CHILD ZUKABABY

2122 Magazine St., NOLA 3248 Severn Ave., Metairie 504-596-6540 ZukaBaby.com

ZukaBaby specializes in cloth diapers, breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers, natural toys and locally made baby items. Hosting monthly community events: La Leche League, Babywearers Meetup, nutrition classes and more... See ad on page 6.

INTUITIVE CONSULTANT Certified Akashic Teacher 504-392-3498 AkashicLight.org

MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI-QI GONG

Shifu King Lam 8132 Willow St., Uptown 504-866-2241 KingLam1199@gmail.com

Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 43 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad on page 11 and calendar for classes.

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NATURAL FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS NUTRIVERUS POWDER Jeanie Leclere 504-888-4464

Boost your immune system and increase energy levels with a whole-food supplement that combines a matrix of glyconutrients with organic plant and food sourced vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. An amazing product. Call for free sample.

NATURAL PHARMACY CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM

3308 Cleary Ave., Metairie 504-888-3077 TheWellnessStore.com

Pharmaceutical quality nutritional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations. Counseling on pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals by a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on the inside back cover.

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KARIN NIELSEN, ND 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using Homeopathic and Functional Medicine for men, women and children. Specializing in Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue. See ad on page 11.

REIKI ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.

Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner 504-388-2356 NOLAReiki@gmail.com NOLAReiki.com

Offering 25 years' experience in Reiki – Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Reiki can be a personal tool for healing and growth, a way to give energy to family and friends, or a gentle complementary therapy in holistic medicine. See ad on page 6 and calendar for classes.

NUTRITIONIST DANIELLE PACIERA, LDN, RD, CCN 5002 Prytania St., New Orleans 504-889-8771 Danielle@365Vitality.com

Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports performance, eating disorders, depression, addiction, and more. See ad on page 25.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER CLEAR THE CLUTTER Stasia Cymes 504-920-1800 stasiacymes@gmail.com ClearTheClutterToday.com

Eliminate the stress of mess with the #1 professional organizing service in New Orleans! With compassionate downsizing, donation removal & immediate relief, sessions are also available on the Northshore including weekends. Call for your complementary consultation today. See ad on page 16.

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RETREAT CENTER DOLORES WATSON

621 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans 504-905-4090 evolved812@aol.com FloweringLotusMeditation.org

Elegant, donation based center in quaint, quiet Magnolia, MS just 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Jackson. Ongoing retreats in meditation and yoga. Ongoing meditation group in New Orleans. Vegetarian. Available for rental. Capacity for 40 people. See ad on page 13 and ongoing calendar.

SOLAR SOUTH COAST SOLAR

2605 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie 504-529-SUN9 SouthCoastSolar.com

Since 2007, South Coast Solar has helped more than 500 clients start saving money with solar energy using best-in-class products and installation practices. 100% locally owned and operated. See ad on page 13.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS

The New Orleans home of practical Christianity. We honor all paths to God and welcome all who seek love, peace, and wisdom. Services on Sun & Wed 11 am; A Course in Miracles class Wed 6:30pm. See ad on page 17.

THERMOGRAPHY THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR Dr. Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste B Baton Rouge, LA 70815 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering full body Thermography, detects abnormalities in the earliest stages, to find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed. Consultations/ follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 11.

YOGA WILD LOTUS YOGA

4842 Perrier St, Uptown 2372 St Claude Ave, Downtown 504-899-0047 WildLotusYoga.com

Voted Best Yoga Studio 11 years. Intro Offer: 30 Days Of Yoga For $33 (first time local residents), Intro To Yoga Courses + Over 60 classes a week including Prenatal, Kids, Tweens & Teen classes. See ad page 30.

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING TRANSFORM NOLA

Loving, energetic spiritual family honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles! Do you like what Marianne Williamson, Eckhart Tolle, and Wayne Dyer have to say? You’ll love Unity of Metairie. Relevant Spirituality for Everyday Life! Join us Sundays 11am. See ad on page 24.

200-hour yoga teacher training begins February 2016; Yoga Alliance certified and affiliated with Rolf Gates Yoga. Private sessions available. Yoga and TRX workout classes offered throughout the week. Sign up on our email list and receive 7 Yoga Poses for Strength ebook FREE! See ad on page 17.

Jack Fowler, Spiritual Director 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie 504-885-7575 (behind Parran’s) UnityOfMetairie.com

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Please return your hearts and lives to God. We need to remember our Health is like a four legged stool - Spiritual, Mental, Emotional & Physical; the stool’s stability is dependent on the balance of all four legs. God is Love. Love thrives because it is a Gift from God and has the power to destroy evil. Love is so important for with love, one can defeat evil but without love, evil spreads. Love is not selfish. Love is generous, forgiving and untainted by the sin of pride. You must ask God, every day, for the Gift of Love and when you are given this, use it as your armor against hatred. Love, when present in a pure soul, attracts hatred from those souls who have banished God from their lives. They cannot bear the Light of God, which shines from the souls of those who are filled with God’s Love. Where there is love, there is the Presence of God. The Evil One is incapable of love, but instead is self-obsessed with what he believes to be his power and greatness. When he infests souls, the first thing he does is to destroy love within the soul. When he achieves this, he will instill a terrible hatred in that soul and it is this hatred which causes division. Division and disagreements, inspired by hatred, can lead to desperate deeds carried out by one soul against another. These hate-filled deeds can very often lead to terrible cruelty and even murder. The sin of pride is instilled in souls, who open themselves up to the devil and this leads to ruthless ambition and greed. Go now in the knowledge that Love must be used to help the souls of all those who are in great need of God’s mercy. Please recite this Crusade Prayer for the Gift of Love.

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For the Gift of Love: O God, please fill me with Your Love. Help me to share the Gift of Love with all those in need of Your Mercy. Help me to love You more. Help me to love all those in need of Your Love. Help me to love Your enemies. Allow the love You Bless me with to be used to engulf the hearts of everyone I come into contact with. With the Love, which You infuse in my soul, help me to conquer all evil, convert souls and defeat the devil and all those wicked agents of his, who try to destroy the Truth of Your Holy Word.

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