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The Vaccine Push Mandatory Laws vs.

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Swimming in Nature

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

11 LEAVING A HEALTHY MARK ON THE PLANET

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by Melanie Rankin

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12 ENLIGHTENED PARENTING

Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

by Meredith Montgomery

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16 THE VACCINE PUSH Mandatory Laws vs.

Personal Choice

by Linda Sechrist

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18 KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves

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20 SWIMMING IN NATURE Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans

by Lane Vail

22 GREEN ARTS

Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

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by Avery Mack

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ometimes I wonder what satisfaction people get out of sneering at other people. With every new generation it seems there is a new group, or groups, that find themselves serving as the punch line for the latest batch of jokes. Do you want to see eyes roll faster than a bowling ball heading downhill? Ask for something glutenfree when ordering at a restaurant, or decline a routine vaccination at your doctor’s office.

I wish these sneering people weren’t so quick to label others and dismiss them. “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” the old adage says.

So, I confess: I am an “anti-vaccer”. Do you know why? When one of my daughters was 2 years old, she received her routine vaccinations. She wasn’t ill—it was simply time to get them, and I dutifully followed what I thought were mandates for my child’s health. To my dismay, she immediately contracted strep throat, complete with strange rashes, and it was several months before the bouts stopped occurring.

Three years later, when it was time for her next round of routine vaccinations, I hesitated. Struggling with my conscience, I took her for her shots. Within one minute of receiving two injections, her face turned gray, she broke out into a cold sweat and was dizzy. Over the next year, she again suffered from multiple rounds of strep throat and a rash covering her legs.

I am not saying the vaccines caused strep throat, but I am saying that I no longer felt protected by vaccinations—I felt threatened. I also resolved to forego future vaccinations.

Do I get eye rolls? Absolutely. Even polite, professional ones came from my pediatrician and his staff recently when my oldest daughter came in for a mandated sports physical.

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Them: “Mrs. Shakotko, do you realize your daughter hasn’t been in our office for two years?”

Me: “Yes, she has been healthy.”

“Do you realize your daughter is past due for two vaccinations?”

“Yes, she has been healthy.”

“She can’t attend school if she doesn’t get these vaccinations.”

“No, that isn’t true, and we don’t want the vaccinations.”

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I understand that my situation may be unique. I encourage you to read “The Vaccine Push” and “What to Ask Before Vaccinating,” beginning on page 16, to decide what is best for you and your family.

Natural Awakenings has two additional ways for you to be proactive with your health this August. We successfully advocated for a Baton Rouge showing of the documentary PlantPure Nation, and are pleased to announce that Cinemark Perkins Rowe will host the film at 7:30 p.m. on August 13. This will be a one-time viewing of the film, so make sure you get your tickets early.

On August 22, we are partnering with Whole Foods Market for a health fair inside the store. Drop in to meet a few of our advertisers, learn ways to stay healthy and sample some delicious food. Be sure to stop at our table and introduce yourself. We love meeting our readers and hearing how the magazine has changed lives.

Stay happy and healthy,

Jamie Shakotko, Publisher NABatonRouge.com

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newsbriefs A New Level of Wellness Coming to Baton Rouge

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leauxt (pronounced “float”), located at 8312 Jefferson Highway, Suite 4, in Baton Rouge, will offer floatation and dry salt therapy. The first of its kind in the Greater Baton Rouge area, this innovative wellness studio is scheduled to open in September.

Floatation therapy, also known as floating, sensory deprivation and isolation tanks, involves lying in 10-inch-deep, super-saturated Epsom-salt water solution heated to body temperature. The therapy helps with a variety of conditions, including stress relief, pain relief, fatigue, fertility, high blood pressure, migraines, sleep issues and more.

In addition to two float rooms, Fleauxt will offer two dry salt therapy rooms, one for adults and one for children. Dry salt therapy helps with respiratory, skin and sinus issues, such as bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, eczema, psoriasis, acne, rhinitis, ear infections, and helps those with cystic fibrosis.

For more information and to sign up for updates, visit Fleauxt.com. See ad, page 9.

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Agame Yoga and Meditation Center Celebrates Anniversary

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game Yoga and Meditation Center, in Baton Rouge, will celebrate its five-year anniversary this month with a kickoff event. The center will host an Introduction to Meditation workshop, from 6 to 8 p.m., July 31. On August 1, visitors can take part in several events and classes throughout the day, as well as a vegetarian lunch from noon to 1:15 p.m. The studio will add donation-based classes to the regular schedule beginning August 2.

Owner Phi Truong believes that health, healing, balance and wellness are important in today’s busy, stress-filled life.

“We offer our community a sanctuary of calm, peace and loving support. By making our Celebration Event donation based, we extend ourselves to serve everyone in our community, not letting money be a factor in each person’s right to better living,” says Truong.

Donations accepted. Location: 635 S. Acadian Thruway.

For more information, call 225-636-1891 or visit Agame Yoga.com. See listing, page 31.

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newsbriefs Inglewood Farm Begins Weekly Deliveries to Baton Rouge Area

Baton Rouge Green Presents Seventh Annual Green Paradise

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ocated in Central Louisiana, Inglewood Farm is expanding its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program to the Greater Baton Rouge area with a weekly produce delivery service from October 17 through January 7. Pickup days and locations will be announced soon.

CSAs are partnerships between food consumers and the farmers that grow their food. Buying a CSA membership is a lot like buying a piece of the field for the season. Every week, Inglewood will harvest and pack seven to nine items from the garden’s bounty for each member to pick up at a prearranged location. Weekly packages include a newsletter with a picture of the share, notes from the farm and recipes, featuring ingredients that are in the share for the week.

Inglewood Farm is a family-owned sustainable farm, growing over 65 varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs, using organic methods. The farm also offers pastured Berkshire Pork, Red Angus Beef and poultry.

aton Rouge Green will host its seventh annual Green Paradise fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m., August 8, in The Courtyard at Bocage Village, in Baton Rouge. Featuring music from local artists, delectable eats, a wine pull, games, a raffle and a silent auction, all proceeds from the fundraiser will support Baton Rouge Green and its continued efforts to enhance the urban canopy in the greater Baton Rouge area.

Baton Rouge Green is a nonprofit organization that continues to inspire our community to plant and care for its trees through educational programs and neighborhood tree plantings. Its Living Roadways program cares for nearly 5,000 mature trees along the city’s heavily traveled roadways with the financial support of a group of community-minded businesses and individuals.

“We are so excited about this year’s event,” says Diane Losavio, Baton Rouge Green’s executive director. “With a new raffle that we hope to make an annual affair, new games and the perfect courtyard setting, we invite everyone to join us in support of Baton Rouge Green’s urban forest initiatives that help make our community healthy and beautiful.”

Cost: $27/week. For more information, call Jennifer Tucker at 225-772-9025 or visit InglewoodFarm.com/csa.

Cost: $75. For more information or tickets, call 225-381-0037 or visit BatonRougeGreen.com.

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aren Miller, M.D., and Gillian Addison, Ph.D., will offer new individually tailored wellness programs at Total Wellness for Women, in Baton Rouge. Interested parties can attend a free informational session from 5:30 to 7 p.m., August 12 or 26, at the clinic. Wine and cheese will be served.

The customized wellness programs are based on personal health goals and guaranteed to deliver results. Programs include medical supervision, lab work, life coaching, and yoga, meditation and wellness classes. Participants will also have access to a community of like-minded people for support and encouragement.

Location: 10101 Siegen Ln. For more information or to register (required), call 225-288-1230 or visit TotalWellness BR.com. See ad, page 13.

Whole Foods Market Hosts Community Health Fair

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atural Awakenings of Greater Baton Rouge has partnered with Whole Foods Market, in Baton Rouge, to host a community health fair inside the store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 22.

Whole Foods will have team members sharing healthy food samples throughout the store from noon to 2 p.m.

Recently, Baton Rouge was named the most obese city in the United States. In an effort to create a healthier community, Natural Awakenings and Whole Foods have joined forces to offer a health fair to the community. Several advertisers of Natural Awakenings and local health professionals that are dedicated to health and wellness, will be available during the event to share their knowledge and expertise.

Cost: Free. Location: 7529 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-238-1200 or visit WholeFoods Market.com/stores/BatonRouge. See ad, back cover.

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lantPure Nation, a documentary exploring the political and economic barriers keeping Americans from getting healthier through plant-based nutrition, is being screened in select cities across the U.S. It will be shown in Baton Route at 7:30 p.m., August 13, at the Cinemark Perkins Rowe Theater.

The film is based on the work of renowned nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., who co-authored the groundbreaking book The China Study and was featured in the documentary Forks Over Knives, in which he presents scientific evidence that a whole food, plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse deadly conditions like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. The idea for PlantPure Nation, directed by his son Nelson Campbell, came when the agribusiness lobby killed Kentucky legislation that would have launched a pilot program documenting those health benefits.

In PlantPure Nation, Colin puts his nutritional theory to the test in his hometown in North Carolina where, as in Kentucky, rates of childhood obesity, heart attack, stroke and diabetes are high and residents typically eat meat-and-dairy-based diets. The 95-minute film examines the political and economic factors that suppress information about the benefits of plant-based nutrition and connects it to larger issues such as medicine, farming and food deserts.

In conjunction with the screenings, the nonprofit PlantPure Nation Foundation is establishing local PlantPure Pods across the country to promote the initiative.

One tool is the 10-day Jumpstart program featured in the film. PlantPure Pods can also request a film screening in their hometown. image courtesy of PlantPureNation.com

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For more information, visit PlantPureNation.com. For questions about the local screening, call 225-238-1200.

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Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation

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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around the world.

The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.”

The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers.

Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.

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esearch from the University of Washington has determined that chronic constipation in children may be relieved with abdominal massage. The research involved 25 parents and their children with learning needs and physical disabilities. The parents were trained by specialists in abdominal massage. Following the training, the parents massaged the abdomens of their children for 20 minutes per day.

The study found that abdominal massage relieved constipation in 87.5 percent of the children and reduced laxative use. In addition, the therapy resulted in better diets for 41 percent of the children and improved the parent-child relationship in many cases.

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Glyphosate Self-Testing Now Available

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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk.

“For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins.

“Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.”

The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.”

The test is available at FeedTheWorld. info/glyphosate-testing-test-yourself.

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Diaper Discovery Mushrooms Grow on Disposables

Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest,

by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon. com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring detailed black-andwhite drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies.

Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect.

“So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.”

Disposable diapers are mostly indestructible, but a group of researchers led by Rosa María Espinosa Valdemar, at Mexico’s Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco, has found a way to degrade the soiled garments by growing mushrooms on them.

Disposable diapers can last for hundreds of years in landfills because they contain not only the plant-based material cellulose that mushrooms consume, but also nonbiodegradable materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and the superabsorbent gel sodium polyacrylate.

The scientists grew the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, on a substance made from used diapers and were able to reduce the diaper’s weight and volume by up to 80 percent. For the experiment, the researchers only used diapers containing liquid waste. They sterilized and ground up the garments; mixed them with lignin from the remains of pressed grapes, coffee or pineapple tops; covered the mixture with commercially available fungus spores; and kept it in a plastic bag for three weeks.

The resulting mushrooms had similar amounts of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals as in commercial yeast.

They’re not intended for human consumption, but could be used as a supplement in cattle feed.

For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.

Source: ScienceDaily.com

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Solar Timeshare Buying Kilowatts from Each Other

Yeloha, a new, Boston-based, peer-to-peer solar startup, allows anyone to go solar, even if they live in a rented apartment, have a roof blocked by a shady tree or don’t have the funds to buy panels. Customers can sign up for the service either as a “sun host” or “sun partner”.

Potential sun host homeowners have a roof suitable for solar, but can’t afford panels. Yeloha will install the panels for free in exchange for access to the solar power the panels create. Sun hosts also get about a third of the electricity created by the panels for free, translating to lower monthly power bills.

The remaining power is distributed to the sun partners— customers that want to go solar, but don’t have a proper roof or own their home. Sun partners can buy as many solar credits as they’d like from Yeloha at a price that’s less than what they’d normally pay to their utility. The service is currently operating in Massachusetts only, but has plans for expansion across the country.

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eeting with mediate results and Meagan now I’m 100 percent Simone is a vegan. Listen to your transformative experibody. It really does ence. Her passion for speak to you.” life is contagious, and In New Orleans, her passion for giving Meagan will work for back to the field of AmeriCorps, which health education is is partnering with the greater.

Grow Dat Youth Farm I recently caught to teach kids how to up with Meagan as appreciate food. Better Meagan Simone she was going through than farm to table, a career transformation. She used to this program goes from farm to mind. work at the Whole Foods off of CorpoMeagan explains, “I want to teach our rate Boulevard, in Baton Rouge, and children, and realign them back to a now finds herself with a new chalsimpler time.” lenge: education—specifically, educatNot only is Meagan a teacher, ing the youth of New Orleans about she is also the proprietor of a growing actually growing food. cupcake business. Her tasty organic Most of modern society has lost cupcakes are already a hit here in touch with what it actually means to Baton Rouge, and now she’s taking her be connected with the Earth. We’ve culinary skills with her to New Orleans. lost our connection to the seed and Meagan is rebranding her current the soil. We move at the speed of light, cupcake business, Love At Phirst Bite, where we are drowning in knowledge to simply Phirst Bite. When I asked but are starving for wisdom—wisdom Meagan why she was changing the that once included the art of agriculname, she said, “Love At Phirst Bite ture. It wasn’t too long ago that many had too many connotations. The meanof us grew crops in our own back ing got lost. I changed it to Phirst Bite yards. In my family, it was always a because the first bite is started even treat to go to my grandparents’ house before you eat my product. Your eyes and eat green beans that were picked get bigger as they begin the anticipathat very afternoon. tion dance. The first bite is anticipaMeagan is on a mission to get us tion, the first bite is joy and the first back on track to our past, starting with bite is surprise.” our health. “I grew up in a food dessert When Meagan isn’t busy improvand lacked education when it came to ing the lives of locals, she can be found proper nutrition. I went to the superwriting poetry and performing and market and bought what was on sale.” creating music.

She lost over 80 pounds when she decided to make healthy food choices For more information about the Grow a part of her life. “The food that I was Dat Youth Farm, visit GrowDatYouth putting into my body was making me Farm.org/CSA or contact Meagan sick. I started slowly, saw the imdirectly at LoveAtPhirstBite@gmail.com.

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Leaving a Healthy Mark on the Planet

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ne of Brad my eye wanted,” Andrus’ he explains. earliest After a little memories is of a more than a year panther head tatas an apprentice, tooed on his uncle’s Andrus began arm. He recalls, “I moving around thought it was the and wound up in coolest thing, and I Ohio, working with can still remember it veteran tattoo artist vividly, even though Dallas Brewer. “My I was probably only entire approach to five years old.” He tattooing changed,” Brad Andrus now sports his own he recalls. “My goal panther tattoo, in memory of that early used to be to make enough money that inspiration. That isn’t his only tattoo, of day to eat and sleep that night. With Dalcourse, since he is owner of Safe Voylas, I learned the history of tattoo and the age Tattoo, in Denham Springs. artistry behind it. I learned the value of

Recent reality TV shows have interpreting a design to fit a customer’s vibrought increasing awareness and acsion, as well as how to create a business, ceptance of tattoos, but the stigma of as opposed to just creating a tattoo.” lawlessness and unhealthy lifestyles Andrus returned to Louisiana with lingers enough to reasonably ask why his expanded experience and began a tattoo shop would choose a presence fine-tuning his skills in various tattoo in a healthy living magazine. One need shops. After seven years, he felt ready only hear Andrus’ story to recognize the to open his own business. He settled on natural connection.

Denham Springs, where he had re Driven by his early fascination cently been living and working, decidwith tattoos, Andrus sought his own as ing that the laid-back atmosphere best a young adult. He didn’t have much fit his style. He also shared a mutual money, so he spent time doing odd respect with local law enforcement and chores around the local tattoo shop the courthouse, having tattooed many to help pay for his sessions. The shop of their employees. owner, impressed with Andrus work

Beyond a good location and ethic, invited him to become his apatmosphere, Andrus sought to create a prentice. Andrus didn’t consider himbusiness focused on good health, both self an artist, but he soon discovered personal and environmental. “Tattoo that his hand-eye coordination, finely shops use plastic bags to cover nearly honed through years of youth sports, everything, from ink bottles to equipprovided the perfect background. “I ment. You can’t have a healthy body, just had to teach my hand to do what with a healthy tattoo, and then create a polluted world. We order from a business that focuses on eco-friendly supplies. All of our bags are biodegradable.

We also had to balance between the health benefits of using pure, distilled

water and the impact of bottles on the environment, so although our policy is to use an unopened bottle of water for each customer, we recycle every one of those bottles. Our recycle bin is huge,” he grins.

Safe Voyage tattoo also uses organic, vegan pigments in their inks. “I have seen many claims of ‘healthier’ inks over the last 12 years,” Andrus explains, “but I haven’t been impressed.

Then we discovered Fusion pigments.

The body accepts the natural pigments more readily, having to force out fewer impurities. The colors are cleaner and hold up better over time. I have seen no allergic reactions.”

Andrus focuses on responsibility as much as on health. “We don’t do tattoos promoting drugs or gangs. We don’t condone negative messages. If a customer is young, we encourage them to think responsibly before getting a bold, visible tattoo. If they insist, then we would rather have them get the tattoo with us, where they will have a safe, clean environment.”

Closely knit to its community, Safe Voyage gives back by hosting various charity days. People contribute by bringing items, cash or even receiving discounted tattoos, with 50 percent of the profits going to the designated charity. Past charity days have benefited the local youth sports leagues, which are near to Andrus’ heart, as well as animal rescue agencies, breast cancer awareness and the Ronald McDonald house in New Orleans, which hosted him when his son was ill.

Also benefitting through an annual toy drive is the Child Advocacy Center in Baton Rouge, where Andrus’ wife is employed. “My wife is the best thing that ever happened to me,” Andrus says. “I have four children, ages 11, 8, 6 and 3. They have all taught me what is most important in life, and although I’m still a workaholic, like most tattoo artists, I find ways for them to join me.”

Asked about his future plans for Safe Voyage, Andrus answers simply, “Stay local, serve our customers and grow with Denham Springs.”

Location: 2648 S. Range Ave., Denham Springs. For information, call 225-6644005 or visit SafeVoyageTattoo.com.

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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

by Meredith Montgomery

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seen firsthand, “If you have a connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.”

Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin Establishing Values Shelly Lefkoe, co-author emphasizes finding ways My dad always of Chicken Soup for the to identify with their intold me it was my terests. “I love cars, and Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that school, my choice, my dad used to invite children learn what we me on test drives when my grades, my life. I was a kid. Both of my model as important values. She tells her daughIt made me want to parents took time to ters they should treat her connect with me, which take responsibility. had a huge impact on with dignity and respect both because she’s their our relationship.” ~Casey Martin mother and, “That’s how Christine Carter, you treat people and that’s how I treat Ph.D., a sociologist with the University them.” Honesty is also a high priority in of California Greater Good Science their household.

Center, recognizes the importance of

Minneapolis college student Casey talking explicitly about values. When Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in we see kids doing something we value, presenting Calm Parenting workshops ask them how it made them feel, she for parents, teachers and students advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know around the country. In growing up, he’s that their parents value character over ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.

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grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

Hummingbird Parenting

Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says.

“Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.”

“We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.”

Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.”

Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in

raising future generations If you can’t explain “Children need under protective house affection, attention, something to a arrest,” he says. acknowledgment Louv prefers what’s and unconditional love, 5-year-old, you called a hummingbird not discipline. When don’t really approach: “Hummingyou punish kids, they bird parents don’t hover feel absolved: ‘I did understand it; over their kids with something bad, I got they make you nature flash cards; they punished, now we’re stand back and make even,’” says Lefkoe. think about space for exploration When they get caught what you know. and problem solving doing something they through independent shouldn’t be doing, she ~Armin Brott play, while remaining recommends (with chilnearby, ready to zoom in dren as young as 5) askat a moment’s notice if safety becomes ing them, “What are the consequences an issue.” of your actions? Do you want to live Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s with them? Your goal with this converPositive Parenting radio program, resation should be that your child walks minds parents to increase opportunities away feeling like they made a mistake, for independence as youngsters grow. but it was a great learning opportunity.”

“Test a child’s ability to handle more As kids mature and are faced with freedom by providing the opportunity potentially dangerous scenarios, “You to prove that they can. If they succeed, don’t want them worrying about what it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows their friends will think; you want them them to see for themselves that they’re thinking about the consequences,” not ready yet.” says Lefkoe.

Disciplined Communication Navigating the Teen Years The first eight years of a child’s life are the most formative, effecting personal beliefs that will shape the adult that they’ll become, including impediments to fruitful self-expression. A healthy conversational relationship can foster connection and security while respectfully teaching children right from wrong.

Lefkoe suggests managing parental expectations while considering what serves the child best in the moment.

When a child tries to tell Mom something when she’s distracted, the child may conclude that what they say is unimportant. Instead, the mother can acknowledge the importance of what the child has to say and how she looks forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention.

Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.”

The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.”

“The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years.

“You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says.

“When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”

Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

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Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise.

“It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.

Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.”

Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher— to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically

All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. ~Pablo Picasso

withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

Kids as Teachers

“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott.

Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined.

Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.”

It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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by Susan Stiffelman Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents

by Christine Carter

10 STEPS TO FAMILY HAPPINESS

by Christine Carter

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appier kids are more likely to become successful, accomplished adults. Looking at the science can show what works in raising naturally healthy, happy kids.

feelings are okay, even though bad behavior isn’t.

Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First.

How happy parents are dramatically affects how happy and successful their kids are.

Teach Self-Discipline. Self-discipline in kids is more predictive of future success than intelligence or most anything else good. Start teaching it by helping kids learn ways to distract themselves from temptation.

Build a Village. The breadth and depth of our positive relationships with other people is the strongest predictor of human happiness.

Expect Effort and Enjoyment, Not Perfection. Parents that overemphasize achievement are more likely to have kids with higher levels of depression, anxiety and substance abuse compared to others. Praise effort, not natural ability.

Choose Gratitude, Forgiveness and Optimism. Optimism is so closely related to happiness that the two are practically interchangeable. Teach preteens to look on the bright side.

Raise their Emotional Intelligence. It’s a skill, not an inborn trait. Parents can help by empathizing with children facing difficult emotions and helping them identify and label what they are feeling. Let them know that all

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Form Happiness Habits. Turn these happiness skills, plus the positive skills parents already have, into habits.

Enjoy the Present Moment. We can be super-busy and deeply happy at the same time by deeply experiencing the present moment.

Rig their Environment for Happiness.

Monitor a child’s surroundings so that the family’s deliberate happiness efforts have maximum effect.

Eat Dinner Together. This simple tradition helps mold better kids and makes them happier, too.

Christine Carter, Ph.D., is the author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents and The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work. She is a senior fellow at the University of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Learn more at ChristineCarter.com. natural awakenings

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The Vaccine Push Mandatory Laws vs. Personal Choice

by Linda Sechrist

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ront-page headlines Mandatory vaccines Yet, “There is no availabout questionable able evidence on vaccines’ pose the latest research, corporate effectiveness that is plamanipulations, purchased cebo-controlled, plus the affront to politicians, medical coverhealth effects of vaccines citizens’ right ups and whistleblower rein combination have never ports have left Americans been studied, certainly not to informed feeling hoodwinked and the 69 total doses of 16 self-government. types of vaccines given to skeptical. According to a new Pew Research Center children starting 12 hours study, the public doesn’t trust the inafter birth through age 18,” says Sayer Ji, formation they’re fed on issues such as a member of the National Health Federagenetically engineered crops and now, tion board of governors and founder of mandatory vaccines.

GreenMedInfo.com.

The current state of distrust of

“Vaccine risks for anyone can range scientific statistics and their impact on from zero to 100 percent, depending our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmak- upon one’s genes, microbiome DNA, ers attempting to build consensus for environment, age and health at the time uniform mandatory vaccination interof vaccination and the type and number vention. The current rush to pass such of vaccines given,” advises Barbara Loe legislation is largely due to 169 cases Fisher, president and co-founder of the of measles reported between January 4 nonprofit National Vaccine Information and April 17, encompassing 20 states Center, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. and the District of Columbia, all traced

“Vaccines are not safe or effecto a traveler infected overseas that then tive for everyone because we’re not all visited a California amusement park. the same and we don’t all respond the

Common sense and independent same way to pharmaceutical products,” research counters the stance that would says Fisher. She notes that responses rob individuals of their moral right to to infectious diseases and the risk for conscientious, philosophical and personcomplications can also vary, depending al-belief exemption from being subjected upon similar factors. to vaccines. Hard evidence in a plethora

Among the most prominent warnof published studies further identifies geings on vaccine ingredients, concerned netic factors that could cause the develdoctors, researchers and medical opment of adverse effects to vaccines. whistleblowers cite dangers of the toxin

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Vaccines are not responsible for the eradication of diseases such as polio and smallpox. ~U.S. Centers for Disease Control database thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum gels or aluminum salts added to elicit a stronger immune response against the germ the vaccine introduces into our body.

Leading books citing telling research include Thimerosal: Let the Science Speak, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mark Hyman; Vaccines: What CDC Documents and Science Reveal, by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny; Vaccine Epidemic, by Louise Kuo Habakus; and Science for Sale, by David L. Lewis, Ph.D. Top film documentaries include Shots in the Dark; Vaccination: The Hidden Truth; Trace Amounts; The Greater Good; and Vaccine Nation.

Bought: The Hidden Story Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food resulted from two years of investigative research in disaster medical management by Toni Bark, now an integrative physician. In interviews with practicing doctors, research scientists, former pharmaceutical sales representatives, attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring between pharmaceutical and chemical industries and their government regulating agencies, sponsored scientific propaganda used to silence critics, and large-scale corruption within the billion-dollar vaccine industry. Plus, it points out problems with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed to give drug manufacturers, the government and physicians protection from lawsuits arising from injuries caused by childhood vaccines.

“Since 1988, thousands of children and adults in America that have suffered brain inflammation and other long-recognized vaccine reactions have been collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation. There are

thousands more that have been unable to secure federal compensation for their vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher.

“At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports of vaccine reactions are filed annually with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Tenpenny. “Underreporting is a substantial problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” Vaccine ResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 journal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines.

“Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless.

The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.”

For more information, visit the National Vaccine Information Center at nvic.org and the coalition of citizen advocates at NationalHealthFreedom.org.

What to Ask Before Vaccinating

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accines are pharmaceutical products that carry risks. The National Vaccine Information Center encourages parents to become fully informed about the potential risks and disease complications for their own children and pose these questions to one or more trusted healthcare professionals before making a decision.

■ Am I, or my child, sick right now?

■ Have I, or my child, had a bad reaction to a vaccination before?

■ Do I, or my child, have a personal or family history of vaccine reactions, neurological disorders, severe allergies or immune system problems?

■ Do I know the disease and vaccine risks for my child or myself?

■ Do I have full information about the vaccine’s side effects?

■ Do I know how to identify and report a vaccine reaction?

■ Will I have a written record, including the vaccine manufacturer’s name and lot number, for all vaccinations?

■ Am I convinced that I have the right to make an informed choice?

Visit nvic.org for information on recognizing vaccine-reaction symptoms.

Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves

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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids.

When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted

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tomato soup with homemade croutons.

“I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.”

Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.”

Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions.

“When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen

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the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs.

In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class.

We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.”

Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes.

“Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says.

For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods.

“Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Nature is unpredictable, and there are inherent risks associated with swimming in open water, so I always swim with a buddy for companionship and basic safeguarding. ~Kate Radville

Swimming in Nature Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans

by Lane Vail

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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.”

Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines.

Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes.

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Leave the water or the area in the event of thunder or lightning. Tall buildings or mountains may block the view of the sky, and storms can pop up quickly, so Benjamin recommends using a batterypowered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm.

Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville.

“Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.”

Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollut-

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ants after rain. “Chat with local beachgoers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums.

Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguardprotected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones.

Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on.

Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia.

Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic.

“Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.”

Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go un-

noticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says.

Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones.

“Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease.

Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling.

“Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.”

While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.”

“The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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he Land and Water Conservation Fund is up for reauthorization in Congress this September and it needs the support of voters to pass. Despite the fact that this law has created thousands of parks, wildlife refuges and recreation areas for 50 years, many people have never heard of it.

In Louisiana, the Fund has supported over 700 state and local projects, along with two National Parks (Jean Lafitte and Cane River Creole) and 12 National Wildlife Refuges. Every BREC Park developed in Baton Rouge since 1965 has benefited from the Fund and it has played in integral role in park development in many other communities.

The importance of conservation for a healthy environment is clear but the role of outdoor recreation in supporting health lifestyles is also a crucial part of the benefits of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The diversity of the projects it supports, from large to small scale, is matched by the variety of outdoor activities that take place in these areas, including birding, fishing, hiking, and paddling among them. These activities have tangible health benefits, including a reduction in the rate of childhood obesity that has plagued our nation. The sites where we can enjoy nature don’t happen by accident in today’s world. The Land and Water Conservation Fund not only protects endangered lands and waters, but guarantees public access to them.

The Fund works through partnerships. Federal agencies, state and local governments, landowners, community groups, businesses and non-governmental organizations have all come together to create these recreation areas. The money comes from offshore oil production revenues. The Fund’s biggest challenge comes from the annual appropriations process in Congress, where its dollars are often diverted to other purposes.

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It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. ~Frederick Douglass

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Manufacturers are not required to list several harmful ingredients, even with “non-toxic” supplies.

GREEN ARTS Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

by Avery Mack

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reative energy is contagious,” says Kim Harris, co-owner of Yucandu, a hands-on craft studio in Webster Groves, Missouri. As one client crafter commented, “Art is cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun.” It doubles the pleasure when we trust the nature of our supplies.

Arts and crafts stir the imagination, spur creativity and are relaxing. Yet, for some, allergies, chemical sensitivities and eco-consciousness can make choosing materials a challenge. Manufacturers are not required to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when they’re labeled “non-toxic”.

User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly. Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure. Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.

Papers

For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color.

Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and

tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts.

Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.

Glues

For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes.

“Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, nontoxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California.

Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge.

Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes.

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Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.

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“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris. “They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.”

Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored eco-pencils are another option.

Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes. Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.

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FRIDAY, JULY 31 Introduction to Meditation – 6-8pm. An untrained, unsettled mind creates stress and tension can lead to chronic illness and disease. Learn techniques to focus the mind and reclaim life! With Phi. $27 suggested donation. Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-6361891. AgameYoga.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Healthy Living Seminar – 6:30-7:30pm. Wellness educators will offer a series of classes. Topic of discussion will be toxins and how they impact health, how to get them out of the home and the body. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Agame Yoga 5-Year Anniversary – 7:45am-5:30pm.

An all-day celebration, with a variety of classes and workshops scheduled throughout the day. Check website for times and suggested donation amount. Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-636-1891. AgameYoga.com.

Art Cards: Create with Color and Shape – 10am12pm. Artist and illustrator Holly Barker will help us make collages from handmade and specialty papers. Receive a printed card of the work. Supplies provided. $35. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Crystal Singing Bowls – 3:30-5:30pm. The scared sound of crystal singing bowls are used to open a space for healing. This event will end the anniversary celebration at Agame. With Daniel Leonard. $35. Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-636-1891.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 The Art of Zen – 4-5:30pm. Raku is a traditional Japanese process: the fired raku piece is removed from the hot kiln and is allowed to cool in the open air. With Therese Knowles. $15. 520 Park Boulevard, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 Plexus Health, Wellness & Pain Management – 7pm. Increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure,

Experience the Healing Powers Within – 7-9pm.

Access the tremendous healing force, love and intelligence of the higher soul within. With Master Stephen Co. $10 donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This class will be very gentle and incorporate stretching, and range of motion techniques, designed to aid in relaxation.

Participants will not need to stand, contort or get down on the floor. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

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SuperBrain Yoga – 7-9pm. Learn ancient techniques for quickly boosting brain power and revitalizing the body. With Master Stephen Co. Free, donations accepted. Agame Yoga and Meditation Studio, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Contemplative Collage – 10:30am-12pm. Use collaged papers to create a mandala. Take home a personalized mandala to start your own contemplative practice. Materials provided. With Pam Arnold. $15. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Open Mic Music and Poetry Coffeehouse – 7-8:30pm. Musicians, singers or poets are welcome to share your gifts. Call early to reserve your 5-minute spot, or join the audience. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Healing Relationships Workshop – 7-9pm. Learn energetic techniques to heal conflicts and create loving and fulfilling relationships. Free, donations accepted. Unity Church, 15255 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-755-3043. MasterStepehnCo.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Lunations: New Moon Ritual – 6-7:30pm. Tap into the cycle of the moon for re-centering and regrounding. Gatherings include meditation, discussion and water ritual, a means of letting go of things we no longer need. With Lisa Bovenkamp. Suggested donation $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

PlantPure Nation Showing – 7:30pm. PlantPure Nation is a documentary, exploring the political and economic barriers keeping Americans from getting healthier through plant-based nutrition. Purchase tickets online or at Cinemark Perkins Rowe Movie Theater, 10000 Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. Cinemark.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 hold n’pow{h}er – 8am. A balance & strength fusion class of isometric poses interspersed with yoga posturing. Form focus and fearless is the mantra of this class! $15. Define Fitness Studio, 10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge. 225-337-8278.

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Community HU Song – 3:30pm-4:30pm. Learn to walk with God to find joy in everyday things. Fellowship follows. Free. Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge. 1-800-349-5197. Eckankar Louisiana.org.

Buti Yoga – 9am. The only studio in Louisiana offering Buti Yoga, a movement that fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics to keep the heart rate up and free the female spirit. $15. Define Fitness Studio, 10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge.

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Healthy Living Seminar – 11am-12pm. Wellness educators will offer a series of classes. Topic of discussion will be toxins and how they impact health, how to get them out of the home and the body. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Wine and Cheese Tour – 5:30-7pm. No two women are the same, and their wellness plan should not be either. Learn about Dr. Miller’s new personalized wellness programs during a complimentary wine and cheese tour. Free. Total Wellness for Women, 10101 Siegen Ln, Suite 3B, Baton Rouge. 225-288-1230.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 The Ocean’s Moods: Patterns of Tragedy and Grace – 7-9pm. People are often caught in a cycle of behavior that repeats the pain of traumas. Learn to recognize the patterns and forces that shape lives and gain strength to break the cycle. With Michael Conforti. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

After the Storms: Moving from Trauma to Healing – 10am-3pm. Learn archetypal and consistently patterned responses to tragedies that can either keep one imprisoned in trauma or that can help move forward to a meaningful and creative life. With Michael Conforti. $65. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This class will be very gentle and incorporate stretching, and range of motion techniques, designed to aid in relaxation.

Participants will not need to stand, contort or get down on the floor. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Whole Foods Health Fair – 10am-2pm. Sample healthy brain foods throughout the store and meet health practitioners who are dedicated in making our community happy and healthy. Health practitioners will be available for information. Free. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Beginner Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Total Wellness for Women is having a beginner level yoga class.

This class is perfect for beginners or those who are interested in trying yoga. Sign up required as space is limited. Free. 10101 Siegen Ln, Ste 3B, Baton Rouge. TotalWellnessBR.com.

Green Paradise Fundraiser – 7-10pm. Featuring music from local artists, food, a wine pull, games, raffle and silent auction. Proceeds will support Baton Rouge Green and its efforts to enhance the urban canopy in the community. $75. The Courtyard at Bocage Village, 7620 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-381-0037. BatonRougeGreen.com.

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Moving From Ponder to Print -10:30am-12pm.

Learn the options available to self-publish your work. Meet a panel of authors who will discuss how they went from ponder to print. With Monique Moliere Piper. $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

ing sessions. Avoid wearing leather or silk. With students of Master Stephen Co. $10 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Plexus Health, Wellness & Pain Management – 7pm. Increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, manage pain and correct intestinal issues the most natural way. First-time guests receive 3-day trial of Plexus Slim drink and Accelerator+ or Boost. Free.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Pranic Healing Clinic – 6-8:30pm. Pranic healing is a system of energy medicine that uses prana to balance, harmonize and transform the body’s energy processes. Healing clinic includes individual heal-

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Yoga Basics Workshop – 1-4pm. A 3-hour intensive on the basics of a yoga practice. This workshop is a great way to jump-start your practice if you are new to yoga, or get back to the basics if you are a regular. $30. Yoga Bliss, 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-448-3288. YogaBliss BatonRouge.com/enrollment.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Yoga Nidra: Trust – 2-4pm. Yoga Nidra is a nurturing practice for body, mind and soul. In this class, look deeper within to unravel the seeds that lead to a lack of trust, not in another but within ourselves.

With Dee Dee Poullard. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Wine and Cheese Tour – 5:30-7pm. No two women are the same, and their wellness plan should not be either. Learn about Dr. Miller’s new personalized wellness programs during a complimentary wine and cheese tour. Free. Total Wellness for Women, 10101 Siegen Ln, Suite 3B, Baton Rouge. 225-288-1230.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

ongoingevents spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, $48/7 classes, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

sunday Matters of the Heart – 5-6pm. Time for introspection and inter-religious, ecumenical experience for those yearning to unite through prayer, chanting, inspirational readings and silence. With Dr. Francis Vanderwall. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

monday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, 7 classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors – 10:30-11:30am.

Gentle yoga practice combines simple movements, stretching, meditation and breath work to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation to promote healing. With Valerie Flynn-Wintz. Sponsored by Cancer Services. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Book Study: Eager To Love – 10:30am-12pm.

Through Aug 24. Explore Richard Rohr’s newest book, Eager to Love, based on the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. With Kerri D’Amico. $40. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Massage Therapy – 10:30am-4pm. Mon and Wed. Kathryn Hatcher, licensed therapist for 27 years, respects the body, mind, and spirit through Swedish, Sport and Deep Tissue massage. $70. The Guru in Circa Complex, 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-603-3586.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax your body and quiet your mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance wellbeing, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford and Valerie FlynnWintz. $8/class, 7 classes/$48. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. A Course in Miracles, a one-year program, will meet weekly to begin a process of changing perception to become aware of love’s presence. Facilitated by Nic Ourso. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

tuesday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, 7classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath or Sauna Therapy for only $15/service (a savings of $10). Enjoy a complimentary wellness drink during the service. The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-229-6107.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 9-11am.

Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Scotlandville Library, 7373 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge.

Tarot Readings – 11am-5pm. Tarot is an ancient system of using Archetypal images common to all cultures, to increase insight into life’s situations.

The reader is merely the translator. $45/30 minute reading. The Guru, 1857 Government Street, Baton Rouge. 225-936-7242.

Compassion in Action Circle – 10:30am-12pm.

Documentaries and books spark the spirit of compassion within this circle. $20 suggested donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Gather the Women Circle – 4:30-6pm. Gather the Women, part of a global sisterhood, creates an opportunity for women to connect in authentic conversation to share their stories, to inspire and be inspired. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12:302pm. Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Star Hill Church, 1400 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge.

Yellow Brick Academy Business Training – 6-8pm. Through Sept. 15. Small business owners gain skills in finance and concept design. Learn financial management, including budgeting, debt management, and credit score management. With SELA Women’s Business Center. $25. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225338-1170.

thursday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, 7 classes/$47, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Delmont Service Center, 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge.

Dream Discovery – 10:30am-12pm. Discover more about the self, while learning about dreams. With Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director. $40/monthly.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12-2pm.

Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. McKinley Alumni Center, 1520 Thomas H Delpit Dr, Baton Rouge.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax the body and quiet the mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance wellbeing, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford and Valerie FlynnWintz. $8/class, $48/7 classes. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Spiritual Journey Circle – 6-7pm. Find inspiration on a journey that opens the door to the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers. $20 monthly donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

friday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate the mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, $48/7 classes, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Wake up the body and invigorate the mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, $48/7 classes, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 8:3010:30am. Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Delmont Service Center, 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12-2pm.

Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. McKinley Alumni Center, 1520 Thomas H Delpit Dr, Baton Rouge.

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Dr. Scott LeBlanc and Dr. Dana LeBlanc 10245 Siegen Lane, Ste A, Baton Rouge 225-763-9894 We provide the highest quality care by using stateof-the-art chiropractic equipment and technologies to provide effective treatment for our patients. We offer treatment for Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Disc Bulges/Herniations, Spinal Stenosis, Numbness in the arms or feet, Arthritis, Leg Pain and more.

DENTIST CYPRESS DENTAL, INC.

Kurt A. LeJeune, DDS 3138 McIlhenny Drive, Baton Rouge 225-248-8400 Offering dental services including cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury-safe environment, non-titanium implants, and laser dentistry. We also offer treatment for complex conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ dysfunction, head, neck and facial pain. See ad, page 5.

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-344-4448 CoyoteMoonBR.com

FITNESS STUDIO DEFINE FITNESS STUDIO

10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge 225-337-8278 DefineFitStudio.com We are excited to be the only studio in Louisiana to offer the Buti Yoga® and tap n’ pow{h}er® fitness methods. We offer a fun, welcoming environment for a results-oriented workout to free your hips and mind. Our classes are designed to build strength, burn calories, lengthen, challenge and empower you.

Define yourself here! See ad, page 23.

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION SOZO NUTRITIONAL HEALTH CONSULTING Christina Smith, DNM 225-315-1225 Christina.Smith@SozoOnThe.net SozoOnThe.net

DAYSTAR WAY, LLC

Jeannie Causey, LPN, CNHP, YL #1265021 225-572-3376 YLWebsite.com/DaystarWay Learn to improve your health/ wellness by using therapeuticgrade YL Essential Oils and prayer. YL Essential Oils respect the sensitive methods required to preserve the oil’s therapeutic integrity without preservatives or additives. Zyto Compass Scans available for determining nutritional supplementation needs. Ask how to get one for free. See ad, page 17.

A Functional Nutrition Model of Health Care that can effectively s t o p s u ff e r i n g . D r. S m i t h specializes in identifying and correcting gut, metabolic, hormone and immune problems, naturally. Especially helpful for those who’ve been told, “your lab tests are normal” or those who are not satisfied with the current level of care they are getting.

HAIR SALON SALON MISBAH

13367 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-761-4313 SalonMisbah.com

CATHY DUPLECHIN

Young Living Distributor #1253105 225-347-4442 LiveAndBreatheOils.com Young Living Essential Oils and products, Raindrop Technique, Zyto Compass Reading and local seminars on healthy living held the third Tuesday of each month.

Find out about the health benefits of Young Living, inquire about getting a wholesale membership or start a business. Share essential oils with others and make money. See ad, page 17.

Specializing in eyebrow threading and facial hair removal, using treated thread, since 2003. Doesn’t pull the skin like wax and is great for super sensitive skin, ladies who use retinol, get professional chemical peels or on Accutane.

Results are phenomenal! Also specializing in vegan, organic, keratin-infused hair color and products.

VICKI B BEAUTY & WELLNESS 225-955-0177 Vicki-B.com Vicki@Vicki-B.com

ESSENTIALS 4 HEALTH; dōTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

Katelyn Neil 614-395-8404 • Essentials4Health.us I’m currently interviewing for positions on my business team, sharing how to use dōTERRA essential oils, the highest quality oils produced in the world. We are creating a community focused on education and supporting others in advocating their own wellness.

If you are passionate about living in alignment with your purpose, I am interested in speaking with you!

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Vicki B Beauty & Wellness offers vegan and organic hair color, cut and styling services in an intimate studio setting. Vicki has been a hairstylist in Baton Rouge since 2001 while gaining knowledge from classes and hair shows around the globe. She is experienced in stage, film, runway and photo quality styles, as well as everyday wash and wear. See ad, page 15.

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NATURAL DETOX

HEALTH COACH BETHANY FREEDMAN

BODYWORKS BY VICKIE

Common health complaints can be improved using natural health modalities, supplements and balanced nutrition. As a Certified Health Coach trained in the science of nutrition, dietary theory, and practical coaching methods, I can help you create a personalized roadmap to health.

Schedule a free consultation today to learn about programs designed to fit your budget.

Detox and rejuvenate your body the natural way with ionic foot baths, a painless and effective way to dissolve toxic accumulations no matter where they are located in the body. Infrared Body Wraps help you lose weight and inches, diminish cellulite, tighten skin, relieve muscle pain, increase energy and metabolism and strengthen the immune system.

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JUICE AND SMOOTHIES

NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS

6509 Government St, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-927-3549 BodyworksBR.biz

225-294-9219 BethanyFreedman@gmail.com IntegrativeWellnessNOW.com

PLEXUS PRODUCTS

THE BIG SQUEEZY

Terrie Crosby, Sr. Ruby Ambassador 225-937-4657 PlexusSlim.com/TCrosby

3043 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-930-4466 TheBigSqueezy.com Baton Rouge’s premier Cold P r e s s e d J u i c e r y. O u r unprocessed cold pressed juices are prepared fresh daily.

Offering a variety of juices, juice cleanses, smoothies, mylks and coffees. We are committed to supporting local, sustainable farms and source only the highest quality ingredients for everything we prepare for you. Small footprint, big taste. Local. Raw. Delicious. See ad, page 13.

1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

FACILITATING HEALING, LLC

Olivia Bennett, LPN, LMT 315 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs 318-792-5073 Olivia offers massages designed just for you. Her specialty is Raindrop Therapy Technique, a service that uses therapeutic-grade essential oils to realign the body structurally and electrically. This also helps aid in detoxification of the body. Call today to schedule your personalized service. YL # 1395291, LA Lic #7511. See ad, page 17.

Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using homeopathic and functional medicine for women, men and children. We specialize in treating Lyme disease, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. See ad, page 19.

JESSICA PLAISANCE, ND, CNHP 225-361-7576 HealingNaturally@att.net HealingNaturallyBR.com

RELAX, RESTORE, RENEW

10467 Florida Blvd, Walker 225-287-6826 RelaxRestoreRenewMassage.com Noelle Addlesberger specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy ( D e e p Ti s s u e ) , P r e n a t a l , Whiplash Injuries, Myofascial Release, Sinus Drainage, Craniosacral, and Relaxation.

Natural Awakenings readers receive a special offer when they schedule a massage. Call today to Relax, Restore and Renew!

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Greater Baton Rouge, LA

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KARIN NIELSEN, ND

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Our life-changing products offer the most natural way to improve health, increase energy, lose weight and manage pain. Plexus products help you achieve this goal by giving your body the ingredients it needs to balance, detox and heal itself as God designed it to do. See ad, page 6.

Providing natural health consults, prevention and lifestyle counseling, nutrition (including raw and livings foods), Iridology, biofeedback scans, nutritional supplements, therapeutic teas and aromatherapy. Imagine enjoying abundant energy, restful sleep, freedom from aches and pains, balanced moods and hormones, mental clarity and a strong sense of wellbeing.

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ORGANIC BAKERY ROOM FOR DESSERT

9618 Jefferson Hwy, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-293-9886 Room4DessertBR.com Room For Dessert offers pastries and desserts, made daily, that are sugar, gluten and dairy free.

We take pride in offering the highest quality ingredients in our freshly baked products. Call or stop by for custom orders. See ad, page 14.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH NETTIE LYNNE ROSE

1857 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-936-7242 Tarot is a centuries-old tool for enhancing perspective and clarifying life issues. This is my 45th year of reading tarot. I have read and taught all over the world.

My readings are fun and incredibly accurate. I offer and teach the basics of being able to read for yourself and others. See ad, page 23.

THE RED SHOES

2303 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-338-1170 TheRedShoes.org The Red Shoes is a nonprofit center offering opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal growth through book and film studies, weekend retreats and workshops, as well as creative development through the art forms of collage, drawing, painting, writing and music. We offer movement classes including yoga and various dance disciplines. Classes are designed to broaden one’s understanding within a supportive community. See ad, page 27.

SKIN & BEAUTY SAFE VOYAGE TATTOO

2648 S. Range Ave, Denham Springs 225-664-4005 SafeVoyageTattoo.com Safe Voyage Tattoo provides classic tattooing in a professional and sterile environment with an experienced artist. We offer vegan-friendly pigments. Please call or stop by the shop to set up your appointment for a consultation. We’re also happy to accept walk-in clientele, so stop in and get tattooed or pierced! See ad, page 23.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS & BOOKS COYOTE MOON

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-343-2340 CoyoteMoonBR.com Coyote Moon is a retail store offering all sorts of treasures to help you become healthy in body, mind and spirit. We stock wonderful books, relaxing music for meditation and yoga, gorgeous crystals, natural stones, sacred sage, Native American drums, Tibetan singing bowls, Kroeger Herb products and Shanti Kai flower essence sprays. New items arrive weekly. See ad, page 21.

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

Total Thermography, non-invasive and radiation free, can often detect abnormalities 8-10 years before other screening methods. Thermography helps find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed. Consultations and follow-up care are offered. See ad, page 19.

WEIGHT LOSS SOZA CLINIC

17534 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste B2, Prairieville 225-819-3743 Discover a new lifestyle with Soza, where we empower our clients through education. Our program contains no prepackaged foods. We are focused on real food with real results. If you are interested in a fast, safe, effective weight-loss solution, contact us for your free consultation today!

WELLNESS CONSULTING LOTUS WELLNESS & CONSULTING Jessica Tregre, CNHP and Life Coach 225-278-9187 HealthyLotus.com

A holistic wellness consulting company reaching out to local businesses, schools and families, addressing health and lifestyle concerns, as well as preventative wellness. We offer corporate wellness programs, youth education programs and one-on-one consultations. Call now to start living a long, full and healthy life!

SPIRAL BRANCH YOGA

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

121 N Range Ave, Denham Springs 225-664-7759 SpiralBranchYoga.com

TOTAL WELLNESS FOR WOMEN 10101 Siegen Ln, Ste 3B, Baton Rouge 225-288-1230 TotalWellnessBR.com

Integrative gynecology practice offering traditional services, wellness screening and personalized wellness plans with meditation. Dr. Karen Miller has over 20 years experience and provides annuals, evaluates hormones, urinary incontinence, breast/pelvic issues, contraceptives, sexual dysfunction and other concerns. She formulates personalized plans to optimize health and wellness, using meditation and other alternative therapies.

Monthly seminars available. See ad, page 13.

YOGA AGAME YOGA & MEDITATION CENTER 635 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge 225-343-1144 AgameYoga.com

Phi, founder and owner of Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, is a 500-hr-level certified yoga teacher, Yoga Nidra facilitator, meditation teacher, Destination Method Coach and currently studying Ayurveda.

Phi leads yoga classes, workshops, yoga teacher training and works with clients privately. Phi is deeply inspired to help others release unnecessary suffering and experience compassion, love, peace and joy from within.

We are happy to be the first studio dedicated solely to the practice of yoga in Denham Springs and Livingston Parish. Our goal is to provide our students with a variety of yoga experiences so you can find the fit that is best for you, your goals and your journey. We warmly welcome you to our community and family!

YOGA BLISS

7384 Highland Rd 225-663-2381 5160 S Sherwood Forest Blvd 225-448-3288 YogaBlissBatonRouge.com With two convenient l o c a t i o n s , Yo g a Bliss offers Basics, Bliss Flow I & II, Slow Flow, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Primary Series, Ashtanga Flow, Yoga Therapy, Restorative/Slow Flow, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Bliss, Private and Group Lessons and more. Both studios offer a unique schedule and a wide array of membership choices from single drop-in classes to unlimited packages. See ad, page 15.

YOGA SCHOOL YOGA PATH, LLC

759 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge 225-931-9166 YogaPathLLC.com Yo g a P a t h i s a R e g i s t e r e d Yo g a School. We offer teacher training and general asana classes. Please visit www.yogapathllc. com for more information.

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