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Contents 13 WHITE WOLF MFR KEEPS MILWAUKEE MOVING

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14 LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

18 GUT CHECK

Feeding the Immune System

20 WHEN WORKOUTS DON’T WORK

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Why Less Is Sometimes More

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22 NATURAL HEALING FOR HANDS

Getting a Grip on Pain

24 RAISING

ENVIRONMENTALISTS

Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

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Welcome to a new year and a new decade, both

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of which offer opportunities, as well as challenges, in our pursuit of healthy living. As we ring in a new year, we often wonder where the time has gone and how we

PUBLISHER Gabriella Buchnik became another year older. Some people feel the effects EDITORS Barbara Bolduc of time through aches and pains, while others feel better Tom Masloski and are spryer in their middle-aged years than when

Lauressa Nelson they were younger. One of our features this month, DESIGN & PRODUCTION Melanie Rankin Living Long & Well, shares accounts of people who CONTRIBUTING WRITER Sheila Julson adapted healthy, age-defying habits, such as eating a plant-based diet and incorporating aerobic exercise into their routine, that helped stop the clock on aging.

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Haggerty Museum of Art Hosts ‘Toward the Texture of Knowing’ Marquette.edu/haggerty

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arquette University’s Haggerty Museum of Art will transform their space into a place for reflection, contemplative practice and mindfulness through Toward the Texture of Knowing, 6 p.m., January 16. The one-day exhibition welcomes Stephen Legari, a full-time art therapist on staff at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art. Legari works with Canada’s Social Prescribing program, which empowers doctors to prescribe free art museum visits to patients with a range of ailments, from depression to diabetes to chronic illnesses.

Cost: Free. Location: 530 N. 13th St., Milwaukee. For more information, visit Marquette.edu/ haggerty/events.php.

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he Milwaukee Public Library’s Mitchell Street branch will host a smoothie-making workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m., January 13, in their Cargill Community Kitchen. Learn the basics of making green smoothies, including what foods to use and why they are healthy. Attendees will receive handouts featuring recipes and tips.

Samples of the smoothies will be provided during the demonstration.

The state-of-the-art Mitchell Street Branch opened in 2017, replacing the Forest Home Branch with a mixed-use facility that includes 60 apartment units. In addition to library materials and resources for adults and children, the space includes the Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace on the lower level, along with the Cargill Community Kitchen. The kitchen hosts numerous culinary programs.

Registration is required. Please be advised that food prepared may contain dairy, wheat, soybean, peanuts and tree nuts.

Location: 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. For more information, call 414-286-3011 or register online at MPL.org.

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The Giant Kites of Yves Laforest will be flying high over Milwaukee’s lakefront. Yves Laforest, in conjunction with Gift of Wings kite shop, now have the largest collection of Giant Kites in the Midwest. Brett Williams, the Kite Whisperer, will be on hand to demonstrate how to fly a kite. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own kites to fly, or they can pick up a kite at Gift of Wings’ Veteran’s Park location.

Ice artists will also be on hand carving blocks of ice into masterpieces. Ice carving lessons will also be available. There will be free hot chocolate, coffee and snacks, compliments of Gift of Wings, while supplies last. Hot food will be available for purchase. Cool Fool Kite Festival is sponsored by Gift of Wings, B93.3, FM 102/1, 1290am, 100.3 FM The Fonz, and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois. Attendees are encouraged to dress warm.

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Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth About one in 10 babies in utero struggles with a dangerous condition known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), in which the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta is restricted, hampering development of the growing fetus. Now, a simple solution—of mom drinking an eight-ounce glass of pomegranate juice a day—offers hope of a way to reduce infant deaths and lower the need for infant surgery.

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, studied 77 mothers with IUGR at St. Louis’ Barnes-Jewish Hospital that received either one cup a day of pomegranate juice or a placebo. Evaluating 55 of the babies’ development with MRIs after birth, researchers found that the babies with pomegranate-drinking moms had evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter—tissue through which messages pass in the central nervous system. Pomegranate juice is a rich source of polyphenols, a class of foods also found in nuts, berries, vegetables and teas that’s known to cross the blood-brain barrier and have neuroprotective effects.

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Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, reports research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in the journal Environmental Pollution. The study followed more than 6,000 British adults in a cohort initially between ages 45 and 69 for 14 years, and correlated health records and interviews with satellite images of greenery. They found that exposure to green spaces seemed to help prevent metabolic syndrome and its individual components such as large waist circumference, high levels of blood fats and hypertension. The results “could be related to better opportunities provided by green spaces to perform physical activity, as well as a decrease in exposure to air pollution,” notes Carmen de Keijzer, first author of the study. Women fared even better than men, perhaps because women may spend more time in green spaces.

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Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers from the Netherlands that analyzed data from nearly 8,000 Australian women over a 15-year period.

The effect was particularly strong for those that were obese and had Type 2 diabetes, according to the research. “In the process of dairy fermentation, beneficial compounds are released that have shown promise for improving glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure,” write the study authors.

Chomping on more nuts daily keeps the pounds at bay, according to research published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Using records from three long-term longitudinal studies spanning 20 years and including nearly 300,000 health professionals, the report from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—was linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Swapping out a serving of meats, refined grains or desserts for half a serving of nuts was associated with staving off weight gain of between 0.9 and 1.5 pounds in any four-year period.

A consistently higher nut intake of at least half a serving a day was associated with a 23 percent lower risk of putting on 11 or more pounds and becoming obese in the same timeframe. No such links were found for eating more peanut butter. The researchers suggest the high fiber content of nuts can make a person feel full longer, and that that the fiber also binds well to fats in the gut, affecting a greater discharge of calories.

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Scientists warn that as the Earth gets hotter, sea turtle hatchlings worldwide are expected to trend dangerously female. The West African island of Cape Verde is home to a sixth of the planet’s total nesting loggerheads, and 84 percent of youngsters are now female, researchers from Britain’s University of Exeter stated in a July report.

“Males here could vanish in two or three decades,” says Adolfo Marco, a Spanish researcher. “There will be no reproduction.”

Sea turtle eggs that incubate in sand below 81.86 degrees Fahrenheit produce males, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while nests in the mid-80s create a gender mix. Temperatures higher than 87.8 degrees effect 100 percent females. In Cape Verde, the sand temperature has risen about 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1964. Populations in Florida and Australia are also showing dramatic sex imbalances, casting the shadow of extinction over the ancient species. Sea turtles can live for 100 years and lay more than 1,000 eggs.

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Badjie, a well-known drummer who moved to the U.S. in 2005, bought a plot of marshy land in Ulster Park, New York, two hours north of New York City, and is learning how to adapt the rice-growing practices of his West African ethnic group, the Jola, to East Coast climates. Agronomists hope the innovative operation, Ever-Growing Family Farm, can provide a blueprint for other area farmers to introduce new crops due to the threat of climate change. Erika Styger, an agronomist from nearby Cornell University, says, “We can reinvent agriculture even today, and if we have that mindset, there is a lot that can be done. We shouldn’t get stuck in how we have done things, and we need to adapt to climate change.”

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White Wolf MFR Keeps Milwaukee Moving

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hen Tony Grimm hears a client describe how chronic pain hinders their lifestyle, he can relate. Before he became a certified practitioner of The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Technique, he had experienced pain and limited range of motion from being in five car accidents within two years.

He was fortunate to walk away from those crashes with no life-threatening injuries or broken bones, but he suffered from whiplash and a torn rotator cuff.

Grimm is a Milwaukee native who holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from UW-Milwaukee. Before the accidents, he had worked in hazardous waste management for both the State of Wisconsin and for Waste Management. After getting banged up, he suffered from chronic pain for many years, but he always found relief after he got a massage.

At age 46, Grimm decided to change his career trajectory. He trained at Milwaukee School of Massage and practiced for several years as a licensed massage therapist. But when he attended a John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Technique retreat in Sedona, Arizona, Grimm was astounded by how much better he felt, and how that particular type of myofascial release relieved his pain more effectively than standard massage.

“Halfway through a treatment, I was able to lift my knee higher than usual.

There was a set of stairs on the retreat grounds, and I was able to skip every other step and get all the way to the top without pain,” he describes. “When I got to the top of the staircase, I remember standing there looking down at the stairs and thinking, ‘there must be something

to this stuff. I haven’t been able to do this for 20 years.’”

Grimm studied and became certified in the technique in 2012. He continued to practice massage while forming his own myofascial release practice, White Wolf MFR. Last January, he partnered with massage therapists to share space in Maple Grove Massage, in Greenfield. He keeps up with the latest techniques and certifications by regularly attending John F. Barnes seminars.

Grimm describes fascia, which is the body’s connective tissue, as similar to a spider web. “An injury to the fascia is like a ripple in a pond,” he explains. “The force from the injury goes through the body like a wave, tightening the tissue. After a while, it tightens and becomes restrictive, feeling almost like a strait jacket.”

While there are many types of therapy to release fascia restrictions, Grimm says The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Technique is a more advanced method using steady and sustained but gentle pressure. “After a while, it feels like taffy stretching, because it’s very subtle,” he says.

“Fascia surrounds blood vessels, nerves and muscle fibers—95 percent of what we think of as muscle-related issues are actually fascia-related. When there’s an injury, the body tightens up, and then restrictions form. After a while, the body braces and subconsciously tenses, and you start to lose that range of motion.”

Receiving this therapy is similar to getting a massage, but the process does not involve messy oils or lotions, and clients don’t have to completely disrobe. Grimm will first evaluate clients in a standing position to see where the body might be misaligned, such as a droopy shoulder or a

Tony Grimm cocked hip, and focus on those areas. He’s heard myriad accounts from clients of how much better they feel, or how after receiving treatment they were able to do things they hadn’t been able to do for years. “With myofascial release, pain can actually be gone and not come back,” he adds.

Grimm says this modality can be effective for migraine headaches, neck and shoulder pain, tennis elbow and frozen shoulder. “When we have accidents, we land on all parts of the body that get broken, and chronic pain results.” He notes that office workers who do repetitious movement on computers, which affects the wrists and hands and can result in slouched shoulders, can also be helped by the technique. However, it does not help with arthritis, diabetic neuropathy or permanent nerve damage.

Grimm stays inspired by helping others feel just as good as he felt when he climbed that staircase in Sedona. “When you have chronic pain that doesn’t let you sleep, it can affect your quality of life,” he concludes. “Myofascial release isn’t a magic cure-all, but it can help restore quality of life.”

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We know caloric restriction extends life.

But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun. ~Lori Taylor

In their search for secrets to longevity, investigators often look for lifestyle clues provided by long-lived populations. Those residing in what National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape chronic maladies such as heart disease and cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S.

Buettner has identified the “Power 9” lifestyle habits commonly practiced by centenarians living in the five designated Blue Zones—Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and the Seventh Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California.

LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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t age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of Rockville, Maryland, weighed more than 200 pounds, smoked cigarettes and ate processed junk food.

Now, almost 79 years young, she is a vegan ultra-marathon runner and an inspiration to anyone wanting to age well.

Smith’s story underscores the findings of researchers that have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life. Some of these factors—heredity, for instance—are beyond our control. However, the most critical ingredient seems to be our daily habits.

Although we’ve all likely heard or read about someone that lived into their 90s, ate bacon, drank whiskey and smoked a pack a day, these individuals are outliers: In truth, longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck.

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For example, some individuals may be born with genes that confer longevity, but be unlucky due to where they live. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that life expectancy varies by zip code.

That’s because where we live influences how we live, predicting access to healthful food, clean air and water, safe neighborhoods and stress-relieving green spaces such as parks and gardens. Genes are important, but our social and physical environments play a greater role in predicting our “healthspan” —the essence of a long and healthy life.

According to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, even our first environment—the womb—can spawn diseases later in life if pregnant women are exposed to air pollutants, pesticides and the toxic stress of poverty.

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Regardless of genetics, the following behaviors can help anyone slow the aging process and improve quality of life: n Eat a plant-based diet. n Stop eating when 80 percent full. n Practice stress reduction techniques. n Find a sense of purpose. n Engage in physical activity throughout the day.

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Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise physiologist based in Columbia, Missouri, says, “Mounting evidence shows that engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercise offers robust defenses against life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and several cancers.” One important marker of long-term health, particularly among women, notes LaFontaine, is bone mineral density (BMD). After menopause, BMD decreases in women and can lead to osteopenia—low BMD—and osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. “Women with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for fractures, especially of the hip, which can lead to a reduced lifespan.”

LaFontaine recommends weightbearing exercises such as walking, jogging and high-intensity weight training to significantly improve BMD; and he’s proven that it works. “In 2012, we started a program called Older Women on Weights (OWOW), in which 40 post-menopausal women with an average age in the low 60s train with heavy weights. Some even participate in weightlifting competitions.”

“We have observed women in this group move from osteopenia to normal BMD and from osteoporosis to osteopenia based on pre- and post-bone density DXA scans,” he says. What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s program have formed new friendships, benefitting from a strong network of social support.

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tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who hosted a national radio program about health and fitness.

Following his advice, Smith began eating a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to put anything in her body that interferes with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to her transformation in the book, Lifestyle

by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first step—finding internal strength—is the most important, she says. “Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength.”

In addition to running 60 to 100 miles each week, Smith practices tai chi, meditates and enjoys camaraderie with her running mates. She also has an upbeat attitude, believing in the importance of passion, perseverance and “taking negative experiences and making them positive.” According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, this spirit of optimism is protective against heart disease and other causes of death.

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Both improving diet quality and restricting calories appear to help slow the rate of aging at the genetic level, in part by preserving the length of our telomeres— the structures at the end of chromosomes that protect our DNA. The Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent ageassociated telomere shortening.

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Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, says Americans tend to see sleep as unproductive time, but it’s a “biological requirement for life.”

In fact, it is one of the three pillars of health, along with good nutrition and exercise, says Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., former director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center at the University of Chicago. “Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms.”

No matter how long we live, we want to make the most of our time on Earth.

Beyond diet and exercise, finding our personal passion, reducing stress and spending time in nature and with those we love can add years to our lives.

Despite our virtual social networks, real human connection is vital for physical and mental health. According to a report in the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerous as smoking for heart disease and stroke risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for a community garden plot, yoga or dance class, or host regular potlucks or game nights—these just might be among the best prescriptions for staying young.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio show host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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nuts and seeds, and omega-3 fatty acids, while decreasing added sugars and sodium, all help reduce our risk for life-shortening diseases. The plant-based Mediterranean diet consistently rises to the top for its health-fortifying benefits.

However, in contrast to our Western culture’s practice of eating until belt-busting full, Blue Zone Okinawans practice hara hachi bu—eating until one is no longer hungry, but stopping before feeling full.

“We know caloric restriction extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University, in Pasadena. “But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun.” Instead, Taylor recommends intermittent fasting, eating only during a set window of 10 or 12 hours each day to reduce caloric intake.

Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions, has researched the impacts of both intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm on how our bodies handle calories.

She recommends a “prolonged nightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight and stave

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IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES

The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.

Add the cauliflower, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper and cumin, and sauté to lightly toast the spices, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil.

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educing stress, sleeping enough, exercising and getting sunlight are all known strategies for improving the body’s ability to protect itself from harm. However, the most important factor in building a rock-star immune system is nutrition.

Here is a guide to the care and feeding of the inner fortifications that fight off disease, supporting long-term wellness.

Ground Zero: The Gut

About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract—home to a microbiome that contains trillions of bacteria.

It works as a complex ecosystem in which the good bacteria prevent the bad bacteria from taking hold and causing illness or disease.

Eating plants promotes the robust growth of that good bacteria.

“The GI microbiome evolved closely with our immune systems and under the influence of the plants our ancestors ingested,” says Holly Poole-Kavana, who practices herbal medicine in Washington, D.C. Yet about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequent weakening of the microbiome is a double-edged sword, because the processed foods Americans commonly consume promote the growth of harmful microbes. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicates that added sugars, saturated fats and sodium eaten by most Americans are far above recommended amounts. This tipping of the scales causes weight gain, toxin buildup and immune system dysfunction.

What Not to Eat

Plants and grains on grocery shelves today are typically processed into bread, cereal, pasta, desserts and snacks, abundant in added sugars, salt, detrimental fats and chemical additives. These altered foods slam the gut’s immune protection and increase the risk of chronic disease.

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Using an immersion blender, purée the soup in the pot until smooth.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

Eat the Rainbow

Fruits and vegetables get their colors from phytochemicals, which provide the human microbiome with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that keep the gut healthy and help the immune system combat cellular damage. National guidelines suggest Americans eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, white, purple/blue and orange/yellow categories. But data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys show that eight out of 10 people in the U.S. don’t get enough of any color category.

“A good strategy is to add one new vegetable a week to your grocery cart,” suggests Canadian nutritionist Lisa Richards, founder of TheCandidaDiet.com. “Blending fruits and vegetables into shakes or smoothies is also an effective way to eat the rainbow for those who are busy.”

Whatever goes into the grocery cart should be certified organic, the only sure way to avoid ubiquitous genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain, which animal studies have linked to immune system damage.

Herbs are also helpful to boost the body’s inherent ability to protect itself. Poole-Kavana points to medicinal herbs like astragalus and reishi mushroom, which support immunity and balance gut bacteria; antimicrobial herbs like garlic, thyme and oregano; and elderberry, an anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts the body’s ability to identify and eliminate viruses and bacteria.

“The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, high-quality proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Calimeris.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro, heat through, and serve.

Turmeric is the darling of the anti-inflammatory spices. For best absorption, it should be combined with pepper. This soup gets its creamy texture from coconut milk, but other nondairy milk can be used instead.

Yields: 4 servings

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that fought inflammation were harmed by additives. According to the research, “Permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system.”

And of course, be wary of sugars. Anything that turns into sugar in the system—think carbs like refined bread products and pasta, not just sweets—is an immune-depressing culprit, says Heather Tynan, a naturopathic doctor at Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. “The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.” Saturated fats also alter immune cells, disrupting their functions and triggering inflammation.

Getting away from processed food cravings can be a challenge, because the foods provide a temporary energy boost.

Dorothy Calimeris, of Oakland, California, a certified health coach and author of three anti-inflammatory cookbooks, suggests that cravings mean the body needs something, but it may be rest or water. “By focusing on eating higher-quality nutrients, we can limit and eventually eliminate the cravings.”

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2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 garlic clove, peeled 1¼-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp ground cumin 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the leek, and sauté until it just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Excerpted from the book The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System, by Dorothy Calimeris and Lulu Cook.

Lentil Stew Most stews take hours to cook, but this restorative dish, perfect for dinner or lunch, cooks up in a hurry. The plant-based recipe takes advantage of canned lentils and is loaded with nutritious, anti-inflammatory power foods.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 8 Brussels sprouts, halved 1 large turnip, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 6 cups vegetable broth 1 (15-oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnip and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.

Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the lentils, corn, salt, pepper and parsley, and cook for an additional minute to heat the lentils and corn.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

Serve hot.

Another tip: This soup is as versatile as it is simple. Feel free to use any kinds of beans or vegetables you have—it’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables at the end of the week. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for a week, or in the freezer for longer.

Nutritional information per serving (4 portions): calories: 240; total fat: 4g; total carbohydrates: 42g; sugar: 11g; fiber: 12g; protein: 10g; sodium: 870mg Excerpted from the book The Anti-Inflammatory Diet One-Pot Cookbook: 100 Easy All-in-One Meals, by Dorothy Calimeris and Ana Reisdorf.

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Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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When Workouts Don’t Work

Why Less Is Sometimes More

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Cortisol-Conscious Workouts

Mansour works with a naturopath that analyzes her clients’ cortisol and other hormone levels. “One of the first things we focus on is helping the body move into the parasympathetic nervous system and out of the fight-or-flight stress response. One way we do this is by shifting into more relaxed workouts—gentle yoga, beginners’ Pilates class, light cardio or light strength training.”

Fitness expert Beth Shaw chose a zealous approach in her own exercise regimen until high cortisol levels unraveled her health.

The founder of YogaFit, a yoga teacher training program headquartered in Toronto, she emphasizes moderation. “The key is to not overtrain and to do just enough to adequately stimulate the system.” She recommends 30-to 45-minute cardio sessions and no longer than 45 minutes for weights. “Endorphin release from these two types of exercises should offset any release in cortisol.”

xercise is a proven deprived, overworked The key is to not component in and doing intense overtrain and to losing weight and workouts but not seeing do just enough to preventing cardiovascular weight-loss results, that’s adequately stimulate a signal that cortisol is disease and diabetes, but not all exercise regimens potentially too high and the system. yield the same results for needs to be addressed.” ~Beth Shaw everyone, especially when Fat-burning, highdaily stress is a factor. intensity interval training While workouts are often intended to (HIIT)—bursts of exercise with minimal reduce the body’s physiological response periods of rest in between—raises levels to mental and emotional stress, exercise itself can serve as a physical stressor that exacerbates the problem. This delicate balance revolves around the stress horBeth Shaw: I recommend high-intensity training first thing in the morning on an mone cortisol. empty stomach three times a week, and adopting a yoga practice a few days a week that

While cortisol is needed to kickincludes restorative yoga in the evenings to reduce cortisol. start metabolism and burn fat, too much Stephanie Mansour: Try high-intensity workouts for a few weeks. Take inventory of it can increase the body’s fat stores. of how you feel each day. Look at your progress over a few weeks to find a healthy balStephanie Mansour, host of Step It Up ance. If it’s not working, change it up.

With Steph, a weekly TV fitness program Tori Brown: If Pilates is your go-to exercise for strength training, opt for private trainin Chicago, sees this correlation in her ing three times a week (minimum). If you are combining Pilates with other modes of private practice for women. “Aggressive exercise and really just need the cortisol downplay and core work, choose mat classes two workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and times a week. Pilates private instruction will completely change the way you do all other aren’t always necessary for weight loss. If forms of exercise. It is very different than all other exercise and very complementary. one of my clients is stressed-out, sleep-

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of cortisol. These tend to decrease after a workout, but can remain on overdrive if HIIT is not balanced with low-intensity movement. Add jam-packed schedules to the mix, and the side effects of chronically elevated cortisol result not only in longer recovery time, but insomnia, fatigue, low immunity and failure to lose weight, especially around the midsection—a phenomenon that has earned cortisol the nickname “the belly fat hormone”.

Balancing HIIT with yoga, Pilates, elliptical training, swimming or walking can help to reset the nervous system and bring the rest of the body back up to speed.

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When we exercise may be as important to achieving weight loss and enhancing overall energy as the type of workout we choose, a factor based on circadian rhythm—the body’s biological clock. There are some schools of thought that cortisol is higher in the morning, and therefore this is the best time to exercise, says Mansour, while others believe we should target the mid-afternoon slump. “I advise my clients to pick a time that simply feels good to them.”

Mixing It Up

Hopping on a bike, going for a brisk walk or catching the waves on a surfboard can provide a great low-intensity, steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular workout, which aims for a low level of exertion for a long, continuous period.

Repetitive motion for 30 to 45 minutes not

Aggressive workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and aren’t always necessary for weight loss. ~Stephanie Mansour only helps to balance cortisol levels, but according to a 2014 Australian study published in the Journal of Obesity, it evens out fat distribution in overweight individuals. LISS also nudges the body to use fat as fuel, rather than taking valuable glycogen from the muscles.

Yoga and Pilates classes, though distinctly different, offer valuable benefits. “If cortisol backlash is an issue, you definitely want to work with someone who knows the anatomy and physiology of breath-

ing,” says Tori Brown, owner of The Pilates Room & Antigravity Studio, in Ithaca, New York. “By learning proper breathing techniques, practitioners are able to downregulate the nervous system into a more parasympathetic state, which leads to better focus, lower heart rate, better digestion, more optimal cortisol levels and improved sleep patterns. All of this leads to more focused workouts that build muscle while creating less stress on the nervous system.”

Mansour suggests simple walking for stress-busting alternative cardio. “Brisk walking three times a week for 20 to 30 minutes is great to help reduce stress.”

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Getting a Grip on Pain

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ost of us take our hands for granted until buttoning a shirt or opening a jar becomes a daunting task. Getting a grip on that pain and loss of function with holistic solutions can be a game-changer. Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as repetitive motion syndromes like carpal tunnel, are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, and effective treatment relies on identifying the underlying cause.

“Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, a New Mexico-based herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer Magazine. Carpal tunnel, for instance, is not always a repeti-

We have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections. ~Susan Blum tive injury syndrome; it can sometimes be triggered by endocrine imbalances such as hypothyroidism, she says.

Susan Blum, M.D., author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally, agrees on both the role of inflammation and the importance

Factors like leaky gut syndrome, stress and inadequate nutrition can all kick inflammation into overdrive. The right dietary adjustments can go a long way toward putting on the brakes. “Inflammation from compromised gut health can contribute to both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis,” Blum notes. “Abdominal fat releases inflammatory molecules into the joints, so metabolic syndrome should [also] be looked at as a factor in osteoarthritis.”

The simplest place to begin is to pay attention to food quality, she says. “Choose whole foods high in nutrients and fiber; eliminate all processed food; read labels to spot hidden sugars and food dyes.”

Blum, the founder of the Blum Center for Health, in Rye Brook, New York, initially guides her patients on an elimination diet to find dietary triggers like soy, corn, gluten, dairy, sugar and eggs. She also recommends a diet that is 70 percent plant-based and includes cold-pressed, solvent-free oils such as high-quality olive oil. Blum cautions against nightshade vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes that can trigger osteoarthritis pain.

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of looking beyond the diagnosis itself.

“Inflammation is a process in the body, an end result, and we have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections.”

By finding the trigger, relief is within reach with non-surgical solutions and natural approaches such as physical therapy, specialized yoga, acupuncture, essential oils and inflammation-taming foods and herbs.

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Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed. ~Kiva Rose Hardin

Exercise and Prevention

Improper posture can set off a domino effect from neck to fingertips, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome and other troublesome conditions. Prevention can go a long way. “Stretching and strengthening are the best ways to prevent injury or pain,” says physiotherapist Kelly Picciurro, of Spring Forward Physical Therapy, in New York City.

Picciurro emphasizes exercise for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. “It’s vital that these patients maintain a certain level of mobility, and [physical therapy] can improve that.”

Those with repetitive strain injuries also respond well to gentle yoga postures like tree pose, upward hands and upward fingers. In general, yoga helps upper body muscles support and align the hands, wrists and elbows.

Snuffing Out Pain

Acupuncture, especially with a focus on postural muscles of the neck and back, can be effective in reducing pain and inflammation. Hot and cold treatments can bring relief for arthritis flare-ups. Circulation and resulting improved cell nutrition can be achieved by employing heat via showers, baths and heating pads.

For acute pain, cold from an ice bag or frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel for 20-minute intervals reduces swelling by reducing circulation and dulling pain signals.

Pain-reducing herbs such as cat’s claw, aloe vera, green tea, ginger, borage oil and chili pepper can all help fight systemic inflammation. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is also a heavy hitter. Blum recommends at least 1,000 milligrams daily of curcumin that is formulated with pepper or a phospholipid for optimal absorption. A 2018 study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that the combination of curcumin and black pepper can repress inflammation signals in the intestines.

Essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, ginger, Roman and German chamomile, lavender and balsam fir are also effective in reducing pain, and have anti-inflammatory properties. A few drops can be added to Epsom salts for a bath or diluted and rubbed onto the area three times daily.

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STRATEGIES FROM THE EXPERTS

Food tips from Susan Blum, M.D.

Replace refined sugar with maple sugar, coconut sugar or honey, all of which offer nutrients and minerals. Avoid overly processed agave nectar.

If meats are consumed, choose organic and grass-fed.

Choose whole grains.

Herbal suggestions from Kiva Rose Hardin

For topical pain-relieving applications, look for a fat/oil-based preparation with mint or cayenne for faster action.

Powdered herbs in mass-produced capsules can lose medicinal efficacy quickly. Alcohol or glycerine-based tinctures are good choices that can be convenient when traveling.

Ginger is an effective anti-inflammatory that can be added to food.

Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum), sustainably sourced, is especially useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; the rhizome of this plant seems to work on the synovial fluid of the joints.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidim) is an important part of any autoimmune formula. A decoction or extract is beneficial for arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus.

Ashwagandha (Withania somniferum) reduces stress and anxiety while moderating inflammation; it is especially effective in the treatment of autoimmune disorders and endocrine disruption.

Hawthorn (Crataegus) reduces systemic inflammation and has a moderating effect on most forms of arthritis and joint pain; it also strengthens the collagen matrix of the body and supports overall joint health.

Computer posture reminders from Kelly Picciurro

Elbows should rest at about a 90-degree angle and comfortably at the side. Wrists should lie in a neutral position; not be too extended or flexed.

The keyboard and mouse should be close to the body to avoid excessive reaching of the hands.

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ducators have switched from preaching to kids about environmental degradation to using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions, maybe even seeking out related careers.

“You hope students can translate passion into intellectual curiosity on these subjects and develop the expertise so they can go beyond being an activist to being an advocate,” says Kenneth Walz, Ph.D., who works on the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Walz, who teaches chemistry, engineering and renewable energy at Madison Area Technical College, also serves as its director of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education.

While K-12 environmental education still has no specific niche in curriculum, according to a case study of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, numerous groups and educators are working to ensure the next generation is prepared for the environmental challenges it will certainly face.

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Today’s educators believe hands-on learning will prepare Generation Z and those that follow to look for solutions and even seek active roles to implement them. Aaron Baker, a Sussex, New Jersey, advanced placement environmental science instructor and a two-time winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Presidential Innovation Award, says the key to getting through to the next generation is showing them a problem that’s close to home that they can touch and feel, and then relating it to a global issue.

“A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community,” Baker says. “We collaborate with the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group to restore riparian areas and increase biological diversity.”

The high school students have planted more than 750 trees in the last three years along the creek that runs right below their school. “This type of hands-on work not only has a direct relationship to their lives here in Sussex County, but is also relevant to similar issues on a global scale.”

The 30-year-old National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) no longer sends speakers to schools. Instead, it encourages teachers to get the students outside working with partners like the National Park Service or the U.S. Forest Service to learn about real world problems near their homes, says Robert Sendrey, program director of environmental education.

Motivation and inspiration are key, he says. “We were created to help make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant and more connected to the average American’s life.”

Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of climate change and the challenges ahead, NEEF promotes a healthy lifestyle and emphasizes the need for clean air and water. “We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment,” Sendrey says.

Success starts with a change in attitude and awareness, and ultimately needs to culminate with action, he says. For example, NEEF teamed up with zoos and aquariums for the Skip the Straw campaign, educating the public about the environmental harm caused by single-use plastics. The University of Wisconsin K-12 education program focuses on environmental impacts of the energy sector—especially on air and water quality.

“If you are burning coal to produce electricity, it creates all kinds of atmospheric pollution—acid rain and soot that causes respiratory illness,” says Walz. “If we weren’t burning fossil fuels, urban smog wouldn’t even be a thing.” The energy curriculum for students includes content on biofuels and electric transportation. “For them, it is more thinking about the types of transportation they use, whether they are driving, riding a bike or taking a bus.” They don’t get to choose what kind of fuel the bus runs on, but they can be educated to be good future consumers, he notes.

“I think they appreciate the issue,” Walz says of the students.

“Middle schoolers bring the passion. That sort of raw, emotional angst is something we left behind in our teenage years. Adults have been way too complacent for way too long.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Mediumship Training with Amy Wilinski – Feb 8-9. 9am-4pm. Learn to connect with the spirit world. This workshop will teach you a variety of techniques to connect with souls who have passed on. During this highly experiential class you will learn to make those connections with the spirit world, and how to give an evidential reading. $295/ commuter-lunch, $350/shared cabin room and meals, $395/private cabin room and meals. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center. For info: 920-6098277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 White Stone Sunday – 11am. This is a spiritual practice of claiming what sacred attribute you wish to pursue in the coming year. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 6 Message Circle: Predictions for 2020 – 7-9pm.

Want spiritual/intuitive information about 2020?

Shala Kilmer will communicate with your spirit guides and bring you insights about what’s ahead for you. It will be fun as well as informative. $20. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa.

414-475-0105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Intention, Manifesting and Magick with Quartz Crystals – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the importance of setting a clear intention and how to incorporate quartz crystals for protection, cleansing, and blessing space, directing energy and holding intentions and prayers, and deepening meditation and trance work. Specific quartz crystals will be discussed.

Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Drum Making Workshop – 5:30-9:30pm. Craft your own ceremonial hand drum. Choose from a variety of hides; you will be taught the various medicine gifts each animal brings and to use the drum for meditation and healing. Registrations and hide selection needed 1-2 weeks prior to class. $195, includes all materials to create a 15” ceremonial drum and drumstick. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center. Info: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

Introduction to Crystal Grids – 6:30-8:30pm.

First-level grid class introduces making a crystal grid using a basic flower of life pattern. Delve into why and how laying stones in a specific pattern works within the building blocks of all creation.

Cleaning and storing stones will be covered along with creating a basic seven-stone layout incorporating an anchor stone and the stones that surround it.

Learn how to activate and de-activate your grid and when and how to use your grid once it is completed.

Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 Spirit Message Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Each circle begins with a meditation, then the circle provides an opportunity to receive a message as well as give others messages from spirit. This is also an opportunity for anyone interested in increasing intuitive abilities. $25. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Book Fair – Jan 18 & 19. 9:30am-4pm. Books and assorted items for sale. Half-price sale Sun

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 ECK Light and Sound Service – 10am. “Creating Blessings from Hardships.” Join like-hearted souls for an open spiritual discussion, to sing HU (an ancient name for God), and enjoy fellowship.

All are welcome. Sponsored by Eckankar of S.E. Wisconsin. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 7887 94th Ave, Pleasant Prairie. Info, Gary: 414-940-6766.

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Wellness Metaphysical Fair – 11am-5pm. Energy workers/healers offering different types of modalities; a large variety of readers; and vendors offering one-of-a-kind items. See website for more information. Free admission. New Berlin Ale House South Hall, 16000 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin.

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Sound Bath Meditation: Earth Star Chakra – 12:30-1:30pm. Your earth star chakra connects directly to the core of the earth and to Gaia. Sound baths help you go inside to relax and refresh yourself at your own pace. The frequencies of crystal alchemy bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, steel tongue drums, and nana bells guide you gently to a place of deep peace. $10/cash at the door with preregistration. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 20 The Way of the Altomesayok: Peru Journey – Jan 20-31. In alliance with Rainbow Jaguar Institute, an exclusive opportunity for mesa carriers to delve deeper into the mystery teachings of the elusive world of the altomesayok shamans of Peru. Under the guidance and tutelage of international teacher, Jose Luis Herrera, an entourage of respected native shamans, and Amy & David Wilinski, you will be taken to places in your consciousness that will shatter your current framework of reference. Three spots remaining. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center. Info: 920-609-8277.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 How to Work with Crystal Skulls – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn the truth behind the hype; how to work with the skulls, and how they help us on our spiritual journey. A relaxing evening with a collection of crystal skulls and their caretaker, Kathryn Rambo.

If you have a crystal skull and would like to awaken (activate), please bring it. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 2020 Winter Retreat – Jan 24-26. Fri, 6pm to Sun, 11am. Experience: Reflection, Sacred Contract, Castle, Transformative Doll-Making (Archetype). $200/ Accommodations for two nights, Food.

Shalom House, West Bend. 612-991-4481. AQuiet PlaceToBe.com.

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MARCH SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 The Power of Love Study Group – 10am-3pm.

Veteran healer, Peig Myota, is facilitating a study group based on her book The Power of Love and Awakened Consciousness, a comprehensive guide to walking the path toward love and awakened consciousness as an expression of soul-infused living.

The second Study Group workshop is being offered on Saturday, February 22. $150. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 The Mystical and Magical Shiva Lingham – 6:30-8:30pm. Explore the history and traditional Hindu spiritual significance of this sacred stone.

Learn the geological composition of the stone, the metaphysical attributes given to its elements and the spiritual attributes of the Lingam according to authentic Hindu tradition, as well as traditional care and ways of working with the ancient sacred stone.

Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001.

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Wellness Metaphysical Fair – March 1. 11am4pm. Energy workers, healers, a large variety of readers and vendors. See website for more information. Free admission. New Berlin Ale House South Hall, 16000 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin.

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Whispers on the Wind Shamanic Program w/ Amy Wilinski – Group #21, 2020: Mar 18-22, June 24-28, Aug 19-23, Oct 28-Nov 1. Intensive training program in shamanism, energy medicine and self-transformation. Meet four times over 12 months. Learn core energy healing techniques: power animal and soul retrieval, clearing of past life and ancestral imprints, connecting with the forces of nature. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center. Info: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

APRIL Ancient Irish Celtic Shamanism – Apr 17-19, 2020. 9-6pm. Explore the Celtic shamanic traditions as Amantha Murphy from Ireland leads us through ceremony, teachings and healings in these ancient Irish ways. $599/commuter, $659/camping, $709/ shared cabin room (triple occupancy), $79/single private cabin room. Held at Golden Light Healing Center. For info: 920-609-8277. GoldenLight Healing.net.

MAY Herbal Apprenticeship Workshop – May 16-17.

Foundations certificate-level botanical medicine course, combining the intuitive art and solid science of botanical medicine; lots of hand-on opportunities.

With master herbalist, Gigi Stafne. $275/commuter, $305/camping, $330/shared cabin, $375/private cabin. Held at Golden Light Healing Retreat Center.

For info: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

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Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

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A.C.I.M. Study Group – A Course in Miracles study group, following Fellowship. Love offering.

Conference Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105.

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Fellowship of Alternative Beliefs Meeting – 3-6pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Fireside Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Sandra Goronja, Outreach Specialist, 414 350-4291.

monday Life Journey Group – 7-9pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Like-minded people who wish to grow spiritually come together to explore ideas and discuss topics of interest without fear of judgment. Free. Fireside Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenter Milwaukee.com.

tuesday Grief Support Group – 2nd Tue. This open support group offers friendship, understanding and acceptance in a safe, confidential setting. Here you will find help to deal with loss or change. Free. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Sue Albert: 414-530-5595. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.

Life Journey Group – 12-2pm. 1st & 3rd Tue. Likeminded people who wish to grow spiritually come together to explore ideas and discuss topics of interest without fear of judgment. Free. Fireside Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa.

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Tosa Lightworkers’ Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Tue. This group is to explore and share the many ways we express our light of divinity through different healing modalities, intuition, shamanism, drumming. $5. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenter Milwaukee.com.

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Writing Wednesdays for Women to Write – 10:30am-12:30pm. 4th Wed. With Anne Wondra. $12.50. Fireside Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Anne: 262-544-4310.

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Clear Your Energy – Jan 8-Feb 12. 6:30-8:30pm.

You are perfect and you are loved. But we all have blocks that cover this experience in our awareness.

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Wisconsin Asberger’s Empowerment Group – 6:30-9pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Unity CenterMilwaukee.com.

thursday Grief Support Group – 4th Thur. This open support group offers friendship, understanding and acceptance in a safe, confidential setting. Here you will find help to deal with loss or change. Free. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Sue Albert: 414-530-5595. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.

Minister’s Book Study – 9:15-10:45am. This is an open discussion, currently reading Jeff Janssen’s 10 Life Changing Lessons from Heaven. All are invited. Free. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenter Milwaukee.com.

Silent Unity Prayer and Healing Circle – 11am.

This prayer time coincides with the prayer time at World Headquarters Silent Unity where prayer partners are praying 24/7/365. This is a powerful time to join in prayer. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105.

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saturday Citizens Climate Lobby – 10:30am-1pm. 2nd Sat. This is a non-partisan group dedicated to finding effective ways to preserving and protecting our planet from further climate change. Wedding Suite, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa.

414-475-0105. UnityCenterMilwaukee.com.

Wisconsin Asberger’s Empowerment Group – 6:30-9pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Group game nights. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa.

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Instrumental Sound Healing: Reset Your Frequency – 7-9pm. 1st Sat. Take a journey with soothing, healing sounds and vibrations for relaxation of the body and a renewal of spirit. $15/cash per person. Anyone in substance abuse recovery is admitted free, but must email Ron Uttke at Ruluju11@gmail. com in advance. A Space for Change Studio, 3073 S Chase Ave, #630, Building 28, Milwaukee. Ron Uttke: 414-793-5884. Facebook.com/ru.in.7712.

ALL SPIRIT HEALING

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

ANIMAL CONNECTING AND HEALING

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

BEST DAY HEALING Lisa Brown 515-203-5561 BestDayHealing.com

Your animals have a message for you! Healing for you and your animals. Animal communication, loved ones in spirit, animal energy healing, events, classes, and private lessons. Lisa can work remotely.

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Brenda Diesing is a passionate advocate for natural health and wellness. Discover the benefits of Ultra Cell’s CBD Liquid, Topical, and Ultra Boosters by Zilis. See ad, page 27.

220 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-235-4525 HolisticDentistryWI.com Dr. Railand is passionate about treating all ages with a whole body perspective. We combine advanced alternative treatments with conventional procedures to provide true wellness. See ad, page 32.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY RENEW HOLISTIC WELLNESS

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WHOLEHEALTH BIOMIMETIC & BIOLOGIC FAMILY DENTISTRY

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