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ur human bodies are all unique, compact, oddly shaped, amazing powerhouses! I believe the essence of each of us is our soul, but on Earth, we cannot exist without our bodies. So it’s essential to care for our bodies physically just as much as we care for our thoughts and spirits. This is not an easy task, as I’m sure you know. We all have a mix of work, appointments, shopping and cooking, our families and friends, cleaning the house, mowing the lawn, volunteering and so much more. But how much time do we take for ourselves? Usually not enough. I will confess that I, a strong believer in living in peace and contentment, went overboard recently. I let all of that “peace and happiness stuff” drift out of my mind, and I did it enough to physically make my body break out with hives all over my neck and chest. It’s a very effective way for my body to scream at me to calm down. And it’s also very itchy. As if hives weren’t enough for me to see the results of my feelings, I’ve also read the work of Masaru Emoto, author of Messages from Water, who has shown visually how our thoughts and environments affect things physically. He believes, and scientifically tested this belief, that our thoughts and feelings affect the molecular structure of the molecules of water. He has taken and shown photos of water droplets and how they look when they are surrounded by positive thoughts and intentions, versus those that are looked upon with anger and negativity. These photos are incredible. The “happy” molecules have a structure that is beautiful, just like snowflakes. But those that are surrounded by negativity are globs of disorganization. If our thoughts and sentiments can change molecules at this level, it’s simple to imagine what is happening both inside and outside of us when we allow ourselves to experience disapproval by ourselves and others. Sadly, Emoto passed away just a few weeks ago, on October 14. But his message is one that will be a way to see how we must focus on the good in ourselves, our surroundings and our world. With the season of cooler temperatures, less daylight and holidays upon us, this is a perfect time to slow down and allow ourselves to focus a bit on our own selves and bodies. We offer you great ways to do so in this month’s issue. We have a wonderful Conscious Eating article that discusses foods that are simple and effective beautifiers from the inside out. Our Green Living article shares great recipes for homemade gifts to enhance external beauty with truly natural ingredients. I suggest making double batches so that you will have some for yourself as well as a friend. And we also discuss the amazing benefits of acknowledging gratitude in our lives. As this season begins, I am making an effort to focus on what I can do to create peace. There are things happening in our world that are sadly the opposite, and I know that I can’t really do anything about this. But I can do things for those I encounter each day in Memphis. I hope you’ll each join me in a daily effort to share harmony with everyone who crosses our paths. Here’s to the love we spread each day!
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he Fall Spirit Fest will be held at The Circle, A Spiritual Emporium, in Memphis. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 15 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 16. The Spirit Fest is a metaphysical festival, offered twice a year in the summer and the fall, designed to offer people the opportunity to learn about different modalities, practitioners and alternatives for their spiritual journey and wellness. “I am committed to uplifting consciousness and educating people about wellness and spirituality through my work,” says Norma De Jesus, licensed massage therapist and wellness practitioner, and founder of The Spirit Fest and The Circle. The festival features a large gathering of psychics, mystics, practitioners, artists and metaphysical vendors. Both days will offer lectures on a variety of topics (free with admission). Participants can also enjoy food, live music, personal readings, healing sessions, crystals, custom jewelry, books, local arts and crafts, gifts and displays. Aura photographs will be available, as will aura watercolor portraits. “This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and discover new things in a great atmosphere,” says De Jesus. “Everyone is welcome regardless of their faith or path. It will be great and fun!”
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ellness practitioner YenNefer Maat, of Jackson, now offers holistic wellness coaching. Her business, YenYang Consulting, works with individuals and groups via phone, Skype, teleseminars, e-courses and email. Maat helps clients, both adults and children, in various ways, through yoga, diet, health and body care, meditation and prayer. She also offers coaching in clients’ work lives, such as identifying one’s passion, determining value and finding marketing solutions. “I teach people how to elevate and increase their frequency through cleansing the physical body and becoming aware of the energetic body and its anatomy,” she says. Her mission is to raise consciousness through holistic wellness. YenYang Consulting’s vision is “a community where all are internally balanced and whole,” Maat says. “To bring our vision into reality, we provide guidance and support that enables individuals to expand their own consciousness for greater union with Divine Source.” She adds that she values clean consumption, creating wealth, culture and community, and teaches those principles. “When one feels better, whether it be physically by being more healthy, or spiritually by clearing negativity as much as possible, one can do better,” Maat explains. “We all can benefit by living in communities that consist of individuals that feel and do better, where we are all thriving, not merely surviving.” For more information, call 731-503-9642, email YenYangConsulting@gmail.com or visit YenYangConsulting.com
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n honor of Veterans Day on November 11, Spirit of Service Counseling and Wellness Center, in Bartlett, will offer a special discount. All services will be half off for veterans and their family members. This includes counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Reiki, hypnosis, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), massage and life coaching. .......“This center offers a warm and nurturing environment to assist each person on their journey to well-being,” says Mary Statum, LPC-MHSP, who founded the center with Beverly Schaefgen, MS. Both Statum and Schaefgen are mental health counselors and certified trauma professionals. Counseling services include therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, anger management, alcohol and drug addictions, suicide prevention, crisis intervention and domestic violence, and life-coaching. The center also offers EMDR; Statum is qualified in EMDR Levels I and II. Schaefgen is a certified suicide prevention counselor and a certified anger management facilitator. Statum and Schaefgen offer weekly groups. Spirit of Service Counseling and Wellness Center also has several other practitioners: Glenda Spiwak, Jennifer Ledbetter, Lisa Murry, James Murry, Jean Christensen and Jayni Davis. Some of the services they provide include Reiki, Swedish massage, Eastern massage, massage reflexology, children’s meditation classes, hypnosis and QHHT, developed by Dolores Cannon for past-life regressions. Spirit of Service Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 6630 Summer Knoll Cir., Ste. 101 (in the Bartlett Dental Clinic building), Bartlett. For more information, call Mary Statum at 901-550-7867 or Beverly Schaefgen at 901-6268042 or visit SpiritOfServiceCounseling.com.
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uan Am Monastery, in Memphis, now offers meditation groups. Beginners are welcome. The monastery also offers day retreats. The groups, which include meditation and a dharma talk in English, are held at 6 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. on Sundays. The meditation day retreats, also in English, are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Besides meditation, each day includes chanting, walking, eating mindfully (vegetarian lunch is provided), dharma talk and sharing, a period for questions and periods of silence. Participants should wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a soft mat or blanket for lying on the floor. Meditation cushions are available or participants may bring their own. It is suggested that participants attend the shorter groups before attending the day retreats. All are led by Ven. Nguyen Tanh, a Buddhist monk. Cost: Free; donations accepted. Location: Quan Am Monastery and Temple, 3500 S. Goodlett St., Memphis. For more information, call 901-679-4528, email QuanAmMonasteryAndTemple@gmail.com or visit BuddhistMemphis.com or Quan Am Buddhist Monastery and Temple on Facebook.
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n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Self-assessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments. A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.
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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19thcentury French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings. While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings. The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.
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ollowing the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution. According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. Source: Treehugger.com
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he governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica have successfully resisted demands by the gold mining industry, putting long-term environmental protection ahead of short-term financial gain. El Salvador stopped issuing gold mining permits several years ago, despite high gold prices and the contention by some that exporting gold was one of the country’s few chances to boost economic growth. The majority of its citizens obtain water from one large river system, the Lempa, and gold mining, which uses cyanide as a processing agent, invariably pollutes nearby rivers and watersheds. The government of Costa Rica has said no to open-pit mining, one of the most environmentally destructive mining methods. Popular opposition surged in the wake of a major accident that led to the closure of the Canadian-owned Bellavista open-pit gold mine. Source: YES! magazine
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lthough they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords. Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history. The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries. Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient preprocessing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.” Source: EWasteAcademy.org
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Powerful You! Six Ways to Create the Life You Want by Judith Fertig
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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you
tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to
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be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear. After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”
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Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.” As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.
Physical Health
First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or
exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,â€? she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.â€? Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe‌ and just listen to how you feel.â€?
Emotional Health
Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,� explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.� “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,� adds Straub, like expressing anger
after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.� Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button� by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,� or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,� realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.
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Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be
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accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-by-side at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.
Work
Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broadstroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.
Finances
Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-andattack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-to-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”
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also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says. Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?” These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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peace. Meditation is the ancient practice, more than 2,000 years old, of heightening awareness. It is a powerful skill for self-understanding and healing. It is grounded in Buddhism, which puts an emphasis on alleviating suffering and dispelling illusions, looking deeply into the nature of things. The Huffington Post recently cited an article entitled “The Neuroscience of Meditation: How It Changes the Brain, Boosting Focus and Easing Stress,� from the November issue of Scientific American. The Huffington Post writes: “Now, countless peer-reviewed studies have cataloged the many physical and mental health benefits of the practice, which include reduced stress, relief from symptoms of anxiety and depression, improved attention and working memory, improved sleep quality and emotional well-being and boosts in immune system function.� After a recent Friday evening group meditation practice at Memphis’ Quan Am Monastery, several meditators were asked about the benefits of meditation. There were some common themes. A high school student responded, “Meditation helps me to notice my troubling thought patterns and change the pace from the beehive of chaos that is my busy life. It’s a calming place where I can sit with the whole and see the big picture.� Another gentleman reported that meditation allows him to know himself and realize his place within the order of things. It enables him to feel compassion for others by understanding human behavior. A single-point-of-focus meditation aids in projecting positive energy to others in the community. A middle-aged woman added, “Meditation is a commitment you make to yourself. Actually, it is self-less.�
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obin Brown and “A long-standing choose two-, four-, or her husband had servings of the menu favorite for six-ounce no idea what 32 wines that are on tap. would happen after Shortly after guests is the picnic their first visit to a Greencork opened, basket, a wonderful, Brown found that many self-serve wine store in Orlando, Florida. “We healthy assortment guests were concerned were captivated by the about correct wineof fruits and technology and ease of tasting etiquette and the being able to explore a vegetables, meats, new technology being wide variety of wines “In an effort to cheeses and bread.” offered. by the sip,” said Brown. set our guests at ease, “That visit inspired us I began introducing to believe that we could make wines myself as their personal Fairy Wine more accessible to everyone in a cozy, Mother,” says Brown. “This simple non-intimidating environment.” little moniker has gone a long way Putting together this experience to bridge the learning curve making with her professional life dedicated Greencork the special place where to the hospitality industry along with you always feel at home.” Brown 20 years living in Memphis came says she spends 90% of her time Greencork, Memphis’ first wine-onchatting with guests to help them tap self-serve wine bar. When guests pick wine and to be sure they are arrive, they are greeted by the host having fun. who will create a wine card, which In addition to amazing wine, Brown calls the “key to our kingdom.” Greencork also offers one-of-a-kind This key allows guests access to appetizers, entrees and desserts.
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Many of these are chosen with the help of Greekcork’s Tuesday night guests. “Every Tuesday we feature Test Kitchen Tuesday,” she says. “We like to include our guests in helping us decide what items will appear on upcoming menus. It’s a lot of fun for our guests and they get our test item for free when they have a glass of wine or a cocktail. I make it a point to talk to our guests about each dish. This really helps us ensure that every item on our menu has our guests’ stamp of approval.” A long-standing menu favorite for guests is the picnic basket, a wonderful, healthy assortment of fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses and bread. And, of course, as its name implies, this is served in a picnic basket, making it that much more enjoyable. The basket can also be modified for those with special needs, such as vegan and even gluten-free. Brown personally shops every day, ensuring that everything served is fresh. One of the things few known about Greencork is that they serve over 300 different wines throughout the year. “Our selections include wines from around the world, and because our preservation system allows us to keep wines fresh for long periods of time, we are fortunate to offer a few bottles of expensive wines that other restaurants cannot sell by the glass.” Brown’s love for wine is one of the things that leads her to share it with so many people. “We love having guests who are new to wine,” she says. “Greekcork creates an opportunity to explore on your own without anyone peering over your shoulder. We are always delighted to help our guests find the perfect wine and I love helping our wine newbies learn how to taste.” Greencork is located at 2156 Young Ave., in Memphis. For more information call 901-207-5281, email Info@GreencorkWine.com, or visit GreencorkWine.com.
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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores. We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.” Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.” Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair, and less-than-glowing skin due to a 16
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Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”
suboptimal holiday diet. “Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?” Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system. Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin. She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commercial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.
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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.
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If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils.
Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier. It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body.
¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax Combine all the ingredients in a heatresistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.
1 cup raw sugar ½ cup water ½ cup light oil, such as almond ½ cup mild natural liquid soap or sunflower (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp vitamin E oil ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.
Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin Recipes courtesy of Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, Natural Beauty from the Garden and Eco Beauty.
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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow. Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a
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nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth. Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape. Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”
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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.” When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; oneand-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie
can make a difference in just three days. She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.
Timely Eating
Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds. When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Progress, not perfection,â&#x20AC;? as her mantra, advising that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take into account energy or digestion.
Ongoing Cleansing
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,â&#x20AC;? says Snyder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want your system to be moving, dynamic.â&#x20AC;? To keep digestive â&#x20AC;&#x153;sludgeâ&#x20AC;? out of our bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five daysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food storeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms. Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,â&#x20AC;? says Snyder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.â&#x20AC;?
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Midday Pick-Me-Up Well-Planned Naps Boost Brainpower by Lane Vail
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to get leep, along with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sleep is never a waste seven to eight hours nutrition and of sleep in one big of time if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helpful.â&#x20AC;? exercise, shapes block at nighttime,â&#x20AC;? the backbone of counsels Breus. Yet ~ Dr. Michael Breus overall health, yet 40 the circadian rhythm percent of Americans dictates two peaks get an insufficient amount, accordof sleepiness every 24 hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one in ing to a recent Gallup survey, and the the middle of the night and another 12 potential health risks are considerhours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, able. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,â&#x20AC;? and is director of the sleep medicine program at Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brigham and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s associated with higher rates of carHospital. Interacting with the circadian diovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, cancer and mortality, says Michael which causes greater sleepiness the Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist longer weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re awake. Both circadian and in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of homeostatic sleepiness elevate by midTheSleepDoctor.com.
afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Naps are a double-edged sword,â&#x20AC;? observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.
Be a Better Napper
A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even sixminute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips. Reflect on the rationale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,â&#x20AC;? says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to
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boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze. Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein. Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy. Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus. Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results
in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.
Napping at Work
While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.” Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity. Seek out a sleep sanctuary at
work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.” If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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nyone who’s ever had a foot massage knows that it feels like heaven. Or maybe it feels more like Eden, the place where there were no physical ailments at all. Reflexologist Lynn Watson, owner of Footsteps in Eden, in Bartlett, knows that it is possible to feel that way. She helps her clients step back into wellness, one toe at a time. Watson uses reflexology to treat the whole body. “Reflexology is a very big word for therapeutic touch to the feet, bringing a deep sense of relaxation and encouragement of every system of the body toward greater balance, health and wellness,” she says. “With each organ, gland and part of the body mirrored on the feet, the therapist holds the whole body in her hands.” It’s not a foot massage, Watson explains. “It’s very different. We work with nerve endings instead of muscles. It’s like an alternating current, on-off, on-off. You’re stimulating the nerve endings and helping the body to relax and heal itself.” She also offers treatments on the hands, but most people prefer to have her treat their feet, or both. Clients come to her for a variety of reasons, including chronic pain, fibromyalgia, migraine, sciatica, plantar fasciitis and neuropathy. Some also seek help for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—and simply stress itself. “More than 90 percent of our health challenges are based in stress,” Watson says. “So when you do relax a person that much, their bodies can use the energy to help with healing.” She has seen dramatic improvement in health issues, including some that clients didn’t realize they had when they came in. The overall result is a feeling of wellness and calm. She notes that people often think that if they don’t have foot trouble they don’t need reflexology. “It doesn’t matter if you have something wrong with your feet or not,” Watson Lynn Watson
explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every part of the body is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reflexology is a very applied to the feet for greater effect. She was fascinated by it, did a lot of research and reflected in the feet and hands. This is big word for therapeutic wanted to learn more. Eventually she trained where the nerves endings are located, at the Laura Norman School of Reflexology, and reflexology uses this to help the touch to the feet, in Boca Raton, Florida, and is now a body work better overall. Things that bringing a deep sense registered, certified reflexologist since 2007. happen to our feet can be reflected Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reflexology office may not back in the body and vice versa.â&#x20AC;? of relaxation and exactly be located in Eden, but the natural For example, she adds, if someone encouragement of every setting in Bartlett is pretty close. While their comes in after having bunion surgery feet are being treated, clients can look out and one of the big toes hurts, the system of the body the windows at the abundant trees on the person may also have neck pain, not realizing why this is occuring. The base toward greater balance, grounds adjacent to the property. In addition, of the toe is the reflex point for the neck health and wellnessâ&#x20AC;? Watson uses aromatherapy oils, candles, dim lighting and relaxing music. A small fountain and the neck may become tighter. gurgles in the background as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very â&#x20AC;&#x153;With reflexology, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very nonsensory experience,â&#x20AC;? she says. The tranquil environment is invasive and you may feel youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a full-body massage as important as the treatment itself. Her motto is Proverbs without undressing,â&#x20AC;? Watson says. Also, she said, a lot of 14:30: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tranquility is life to the body.â&#x20AC;? people feel like they need to have a pedicure, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New clients often come to Watson because they simply not true. And reflexology doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tickle, even if someone want to try reflexology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then they have this wonderful is ticklish. Watson uses â&#x20AC;&#x153;gentle but firm pressureâ&#x20AC;? with her experience and they feel awesome and tell other people,â&#x20AC;? hands while working on the feet. Watson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some things in life that have to be Watson first learned about reflexology when she was experienced to be understood. Reflexology is one of them.â&#x20AC;? in her 20s, more than 30 years ago. Whenever she had a headache, she rubbed her big toe and found that it helped. Footsteps in Eden is located on Cedar Rd., Bartlett. For more When a friend introduced her to Young Living essential information, call 901-674-3934 or visit FootstepsInEden.com. oils, Watson was intrigued by the fact that the oils are often
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Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box. Place a too-large-to-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charmingsounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful
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In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance. Hide seeds in a made-for-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reach-in-forfood versions to slide-a-door or pull-aknob difficulty levels.
Fun for Fish
Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment. Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.
Climbing Crabs
Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore. “Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.” Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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veryone knows that dogs are equal members of the family, so it’s no surprise that they need the same treatment as their siblings. The canine kids in Memphis have it easy when their parents enroll them at Dogs Rule Day Care and School. Owner Sallie Hughes spent years working in marketing, but decided to make a change in 1997. “I always loved animals, and I tried long and hard to find a way to make a living and still enjoy being with them,” she says. “I came up with this hare-brained idea to take care of them during the day, and then send them home in the afternoon. Not a single friend said I had good sense, but I started working at a kennel to get some experience with dogs I didn’t know.” Hughes used a small playground area, and for a nominal fee began a play time for dogs that were boarded. She took them out to the playground in groups of two or three and let them play. As the dogs and owners desiring “day care” grew, Hughes decided to jump in head first. In 2001, she had business cards printed and became Dogs Rule Day Care. The business grew, and some challenges grew as well. One of the biggest problems Hughes found was that many owners were not able to get back to the kennel to pick up their dogs on time. “I thought, ‘Well, if I had a school bus I could pick up the dogs and take them home,’” she says. Soon she had a school bus, which has since been seen all over town. In 2003, Dogs Rule Day Care moved to its current location in the heart of Midtown. The growth of the business made this a necessity. Hughes’ new building had been an antique mall and had to be totally renovated to fit the needs of the clientele.
The dogs who attend Dogs Rule Day Care are carefully introduced so that it remains a safe place for them. Each dog is “interviewed” and plays with another dog upon arrival to see if it is a good match. Hughes will talk with the owner, pet the dog and learn a little bit. “You can tell very quickly if a dog is not going to work out,” she says. “But there have been very few occasions that a dog doesn’t.” A day spent at Dogs Rule Day Care is great fun. In the morning, each dog goes to its playground, which is set up by size and temperament. In the summer there are pools and fans that they all love. They play with their friends until noon, which is when they are all brought in for a two-hour nap. After this, they play until they are picked up by their owners or ride home on the bus. Most owners say that their dogs make it home happy and exhausted. “The owners say ‘thank goodness’ when their dog is so tired,” Hughes says. “They can actually relax at home rather than taking the dog for a walk or having their pets drive them crazy.” Hughes sees owners bring in dogs that are already well-conditioned and familiar with playing with other dogs, and she also had dogs and puppies that take some time to acclimate. “Each playground has a human monitoring it and observing any activity, especially in the small dog room,” she says. “We’ve had owners with new puppies reluctant to leave them and even cry when they drop them off. We tell the owners to call as often as they like.” She also says that often new, shy dogs can take some time to become comfortable. “We see dogs sit in the corner for a few hours, then slowly begin moving out,” Hughes says. “We don’t force it because that would defeat the purpose. It scares them. They do it at their own pace. We have many dogs who come just so they can become socialized.” Hughes invites anyone interested in Dogs Rule Day Care and School to stop by so she can show them around and talk to them about everything she offers. “It’s a fun and healthy place for the dogs,” she says. Dogs Rule Day Care and School is located at 2265 Central Ave., in Memphis. For more information, call 901-276-3210 or visit DogsRuleMemphis.com.
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Cellulite Shrinkers Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs
placing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand. Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.
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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories. While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible. Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.
Cardiovascular Exercise
As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits. As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running,
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Stair Climbing
Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide. Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.
Leg Lifts
Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana UniversityBloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs. Lie on the floor on your side,
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An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.
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Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise. If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic. Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite. As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more. E.C. LaMeaux posts a body of work at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.
calendar SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Community Health, Environmental Justice and Clean Energy Conference – 8:30am-2:30pm. This environmental conference is completely focused on providing easy-to-understand information with an opportunity to network with experts and activists. Free. University of Memphis University Center, 499 University St, Memphis. Register: LmVnBven@memphis.edu. Bitly.com/ UofMConference. Guided Birding Hike – 7:15-9am. The Memphis Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society will lead a birding hike for all interested in joining. Shelter 7 (Amphitheater), Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, 500 N Pine Lake Dr, Memphis. 901767-7275, ext 315. Coconner@ShelbyFarmsPark. com. Reclaiming Your Personal Power – 4:30-6:30pm. 11/1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. This weekly support group will assist participants as they reinvent their lives and achieve balance mentally, physically, may vary. Spirit of Service Counseling & Wellness Center, 6630 Summer Knoll Cir, Ste 101, Bartlett. 901-605-5730. Yoga and Writing with Valentine Leonard – 2-5pm. Our bodies are full of stories waiting to be told. Clear away blocks to habits and trauma. Feel joy, vitality, connectedness and spiritual awakening. $25/pre-registered; $30/at the door. Delta Groove Yoga, 2091 Madison, Memphis. 901-207-7835. OliviaLomax@yahoo.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 First Sunday Gallery – 7-9pm. Psychic medium Rhonda Manning will connect various members of the audience with crossed over loved ones in Heaven. Limited seating. $25; cash only. LifeVibration Center, 2010 Exeter Rd, Ste 2, Germantown. 901-324-2586. Rhonda@ PsychicMediumRhonda.com. Women’s Spirituality with Norma De Jesus – as we create a sacred space to share and grow. Bring an open heart to share, support and connect in the growth-enhancing exploration. $10. The Circle, A Spiritual Emporium, 2465 Whitton Rd, Ste 105, Memphis. 901-217-1275. Info@ TheCircleMemphis.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Your Brain: Is It Functioning Right? – 7pm. Learn how dysfunctions of the brain may cause mood swings, depression, insomnia, anxiety and more. Learn lifestyle changes and dietary recommendations to assist in decreasing symptoms. Registration required. Free. Total Health Chiropractic and Wellness, 1069 W Rex Rd, Memphis. 901-683-5971. Clenin@bellsouth.net.
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explains how his proven, safe medical protocol can have you losing up to 3-7 pounds weekly. Learn to maintain muscle mass and vitality while burning fat. Registration required. Free. Total Health Chiropractic and Wellness, 1069 W Rex Rd, Memphis. 901-683-0178. LoseWeight@ TotalHealthWellness.comcastbiz.net.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 DeeDee’s Crystal Energy Workshop – 7-9pm. Learn about your true connections with crystals and how easily you can use them to power up your abundance. $25. Spirit of Service Counseling & Wellness Center, 6630 Summer Knoll Cir, Ste 101, Bartlett. Beverly: 901-626-8042; Mary: 901550-7867.
patterns that hold you back. $25. Spirit of Service Counseling & Wellness Center, 6630 Summer Knoll Cir, Ste 101, Bartlett. 901-605-5730.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Practical Meditation: A Workshop for Busy People – 7-9pm. You want changes in your life, or at least some time to catch your breath, but with your hectic lifestyle, how can you? Learn common in your life. $15. Spirit of Service Counseling & Wellness Center, 6630 Summer Knoll Cir, Ste 101, Bartlett. Beverly: 901-626-8042; Mary: 901550-7867.
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Home School Days: Let’s Camp – 2-3:30pm. Ages 5+. Join us the 1st Wednesday each month to enjoy an exciting, hands-on experience. $4/ MBG members; $5/non-members. Pre-payment required; call to register. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis. 901-636-4100. Info@ MemphisBotanicGarden.com.
A Circle of Men: Men’s Group with Kevin Hutchins – 2-4pm. Join us the 2nd Sunday of each month as we build friendships and support along life’s journey. Explore experiences and ways of being a strong man, with an open heart. $10. The Circle, A Spiritual Emporium, 2465 Whitton Rd, Ste 105, Memphis. 901-217-1275. Info@ TheCircleMemphis.com.
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Ashtanga Led Yoga – 7-9pm. First series with Tamara McColgan. $15/drop-in or class pass. Delta Groove Yoga, 2091 Madison, Memphis. 901-2077835. OliviaLomax@yahoo.com.
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Awakening the Dreamer: Dream Group with Kevin Hutchins – 7-9:30pm. Come to learn tips, techniques, symbols and dream interpretation, or share a dream for discussion. Ideal for those looking to do in-depth work in a supportive environment. $20. The Circle, A Spiritual Emporium, 2465 Whitton Rd, Ste 105, Memphis. 901-217-1275. Info@TheCircleMemphis.com. Living Your Purpose: Introduction to Integrative Life Coaching and Yoga – 7-9pm. Discover your core values and purpose, and how this insight can discovery. $25. Spirit of Service Counseling & Wellness Center, 6630 Summer Knoll Cir, Ste 101, Bartlett. 901-605-5730.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Ashtanga Led Yoga – 9:45-11:45am. 1st and 2nd series with Terry Johnson. $15/drop-in or class pass. Delta Groove Yoga, 2091 Madison, Memphis. 901-207-7835. OliviaLomax@yahoo.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Weight Loss Workshop – 5:30pm. See Nov 4 for details. Reservation required. Free. Total Health Chiropractic and Wellness, 1069 W Rex Rd, Memphis. 901-683-0178. LoseWeight@ TotalHealthWellness.comcastbiz.net.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Be Your Own Miracle: Finding the Answers Within – 7-9pm. Connect with your inner knowing through a series of meditations, yoga movements and journaling. Begin to realize the beliefs and
and planet. RSVP required. 901-757-7777. Green Drinks – 6:30pm. Join green-minded Memphians on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to share drinks and conversation about the environment. November’s speaker is Matt Farr of the Nature Conservancy. Alchemy Memphis, 940 S Cooper St, Memphis. Durmot_Murray@msn. com. Facebook.com/groups/memphisgreendrinks.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Awakening the Dreamer: Dream Group with Kevin Hutchins – 7-9:30pm. See November 2 for details. $20. The Circle, A Spiritual Emporium, 2465 Whitton Rd, Ste 105, Memphis. 901-2171275. Info@TheCircleMemphis.com. Be Your Own Miracle: Finding the Answers Within – 7-9pm. See Nov 14 for details. $25. Spirit of Service Counseling & Wellness Center, 6630 Summer Knoll Cir, Ste 101, Bartlett. 901-605-5730. – 6-8pm. Bring the family a hike, make s’mores and drink cider. $8/MBG members; $12/non-members. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis. 901-636-4131. Info@MemphisBotanicGarden.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Sound and Vibrational Healing Meditation with Norma De Jesus – 7-8:30pm. Experience gentle, yet powerful meditation with Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. Healing vibrations bring us to a higher vibration, self-healing and renewal. RSVP. $20. The Circle, A Spiritual Emporium, 2465 Whitton Rd, Ste 105, Memphis. 901-2171275. Info@TheCircleMemphis.com.
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sunday Small Class Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:15pm. This class is designed for beginners, intermediates and people in need Registration required. $12/class; $40/block of four. Saille Healing Path, 1147 Cully Rd, Ste 101, Cordova. 901-545-9086. Info@SailleHealingPath. com. Meditation and Dharma Talk (in English) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10am. Sessions include chanting the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart Sutraâ&#x20AC;? in English, silent sitting meditation and a talk with questions and answers. No worries if running late! Free. Quan Am Buddhist Monastery, 3500 S Goodlett, Memphis. 901-679-4528. QuanAmMonasteryAndTemple@gmail.com. Delta Groove Yoga Prenatal Yoga with Olivia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5-6:15pm. Delta Groove Yoga, 2091 Madison, Memphis. 901-207-7835. OliviaLomax@yahoo. com.
monday Small Class Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9am. See Sunday listing for details. $12/class; $40/block of four. Saille Healing Path, 1147 Cully Rd, Ste 101, Cordova. 901-5459086. Info@SailleHealingPath.com. Spine Care Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:15 and 5:30. Learn the information you need to care for your spine, including the daily â&#x20AC;&#x153;doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tsâ&#x20AC;? for activities such as driving, cleaning and sleeping, and how to maintain health of your body and spine. Call to
can work closely with you. All equipment supplied. Registration required. $12/class; $40/block of four. Saille Healing Path, 1147 Cully Rd, Ste 101, Cordova. 901-545-9086. Info@SailleHealingPath. com. Shaki Tribe: Yoga, Dance and Meditation at CoMotion Studio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7-8:30pm. Drop-in to this weekly, all-levels kundalini yoga class. Taught by Valentine Leonard. $15. CoMotion Studio, 416 N Cleveland, Memphis. 901-316-7733. CoMotion901@gmail. com.
tuesday Hoop Basics at Co-Motion Studio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12-1pm. Join us for this weekly intro to hula hooping and dance and fun. Hoops provided. Free. Co-Motion Studio, 416 N Cleveland, Memphis. 901-316-7733. CoMotion901@gmail.com. Dixon Gallery and Gardens Pay-What-YouCan public garden, perfect for a day with the family and friends. Cost: pay what you can. Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park Ave, Memphis. 901-761-5250. Delta Groove Yoga Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga with Olivia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4-5:15pm. Delta Groove Yoga, 2091 Madison, Memphis. 901-207-7835. OliviaLomax@yahoo. com. Small Class Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30pm. See Sunday listing for details. $12/class; $40/block of four. Saille Healing Path, 1147 Cully Rd, Ste 101, Cordova. 901-5459086. Info@SailleHealingPath.com.
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Acupuncture Community Share with David Walter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30-9pm. $20. Delta Groove Yoga, 2091 Madison, Memphis. 901-207-7835. OliviaLomax@ yahoo.com.
wednesday Small Class Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9am. See Sunday listing for details. $12/class; $40/block of four. Saille Healing Path, 1147 Cully Rd, Ste 101, Cordova. 901-5459086. Info@SailleHealingPath.com. Intro to Hooping with Co-Motion Studio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:3010:30am. Looking for a new way to burn calories, Join us! $10. Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, 500 N Pine Lake Dr, Memphis. 901-767-7275 ext 315. COConnor@ShelbyFarmsPark.com. Pay-What-You-Can at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10am-4pm. Set your own admission fee, from a penny to any dollar amount. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave, Memphis. 901-544-6200. Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at the Garden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2-6pm. Shop from a variety of goods that are locally grown and produced, including produce, baked goods, sweets, honey and more. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis. Tai Chi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3-4pm. Relieve stress and increase Link, Senior Trainer at Tai Chi for Health Institute. The slow, meditative movements increase strength, range of motion and coordination. $8. Greenline Gardens Learning Arbor, 6489 Mullins Station Rd, Memphis. 901-767-7275, ext 315. Coconner@ ShelbyFarmsPark.org. Master Mind Meditation: Letting Go and Letting God â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30-8:30pm. Guided meditation is a powerful tool for transformation. Prayers are placed in a circle of love and visualized as already manifest. $5. Spirit of Service Counseling & Wellness Center, 6630 Summer Knoll Cir, Ste 101, Bartlett. 901-626-8042 or 901-550-7867.
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Two Vegan Sistasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Half-Off Fridays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11-2pm. Select items will be half-off every Friday! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to call ahead or come early since we sell out quickly. Prices vary. Two Vegan Sistas, 6343 Summer Ave, Ste 110, Memphis. 800-984-0379. Bretta.Blanton7@gmail.com
Delta Groove Yogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advanced Yogi Sessions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30-7:15pm: workshop discussion; 7:30-9pm: yoga class. $25. Delta Groove Yoga, 2091 Madison, Memphis. 901-207-7835. OliviaLomax@yahoo. com.
Meditation and Dharma Talk (in English) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm. See Sunday for details. Free. Quan Am Buddhist Monastery, 3500 S Goodlett, Memphis. 901-679-4528. QuanAmMonasteryAndTemple@ gmail.com.
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Hoop Basics at Co-Motion Studio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:45-6:45pm. Drop-in for this weekly intro to hula hooping, and dance and fun. Hoops provided. Free. Co-Motion Studio, 416 N Cleveland, Memphis. 901-316-7733. CoMotion901@gmail.com. Community Reiki Share â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7-9pm. Join us for 30 minutes of holistic, natural, deep relaxation, which promotes wellness physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. $10. Spirit of Service Counseling and Wellness Center, 6630 Summer Knoll Cir, Ste 101, Bartlett. Jennifer Ledbetter: 901-691-1533.
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