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CONTENTS
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN August 2012
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Yoga for all
FEATURE STORY
ON THE COVER:
Photography by Taylor Greenwood
DEBORAH WILLIAMSON, yoga teacher, owner of Midwest Power Yoga, LLC
10 Wellness vs. Wellbeing: Part 6 12 The benefits of low-impact exercise 14 Is fish oil really natural? 18 Finding a quality after-school
program for your child
52 Letting go of judgment 54 Summer, you are ruining my diet! 57 Hypnosis and habits 58 Secondhand stress 60 Back-to-school beauty tools 62 Malnutrition among the elderly 64 The emerald ash borer invasion 66 The amazing power of a blueberry 68 Whats eating Gilbert Grape?
Better not be your dog!
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Superfoods
24 The power of touch 28 Timing of low back pain treatment 30 Goodwill names Stevens Point 32 Emerging from grief
with Rolfing SI family as Outstanding Achievers
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Natural bug repellant
33 Breathing in each moment 34 Brain training empowers students 39 Solve your creativity mystery 42 She Loves Me Not 46 Getting to the Heart(Math)
of the problem cooling costs
71 Shopping for wine 72 Exploring your dream life 75 Battling a weight loss plateau? 85 Consuming energy 86 Steps to building a strong
personal foundation way: reflexology
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reflections from the editor healthy pets fit bodies healthy kids crystal revelations intuitive insights healthy eating herb blurb average jane community calendar community partners advertiser directory
48 Reduce your summertime
88 Get rubbed the right
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Proper sleep ergonomics
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August is the month we tend to focus on child wellness and back to school. Considering how fast June and July just flew by for most vacationing students, they seem better able to relate to their parents constant lamenting, Where has the time gone? Indeed, they grow up too fast. As the countdown to another school year begins, its only natural that parents start to assess the health of their little scholars. While it is clear that we must encourage our children to get enough activity each day, it can be a real challenge getting them to eat right and providing them with the supplements their growing bodies need. Multivitamins? Essential fatty acids? Calcium? Vitamin C? It can be overwhelming! Since the real answer is unique for each child, depending on their diet and other factors, it is important that you connect with their pediatrician or a certified nutritionist at your natural health store. And dont forget their eyes! August happens to be Childrens Eye Health & Safety Month. This is the perfect time of year to set up a vision exam to ensure they start off the school year on the right foot with adequate vision and overall eye health. Having had a glaucoma scare recently with a dear teenage friend of our family, I can attest to the value of a thorough exam each year. Parents have much to consider for the health of their children! While it may feel overwhelming at times, possibly the best thing you can do is be a good example for them. It is amazing how much children pick up on just by watching our healthy choices. I hope this months issue is a valuable resource for you in your efforts. Julie Mulroy gives us some pointers for finding quality after-school programs for our children. Kendra Kadrlik informs us about some superfoods we should consider adding to our diet. And, Steven Clothier enlightens
Time flies.
us with the facts about the power of stress and how it can overtake our lives if we are not mindful. Please read on for more great educational articles! Now, let the countdown for back to school begin! In health and happiness,
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Wellness vs. Wellbeing:

Part 6 Nurturing self
By Julie A. Rider, OTR, CLCP
ur next segment in our 12-part series Wellness vs. Wellbeing addresses the all-important topic of taking care of yourself so you have the strength to hold everything else together. As mentioned in previous months articles, individuals who focus on wellbeing are more likely to be healthy and whole. Wellbeing is the foundation for overall wellness. Just for Me Wellbeing Program is designed to enhance wellbeing, strengthen your relationships, expand your ability to manage stress and further enjoy what you do. The Just for Me Wellbeing Program has been implemented successfully at Target Corporation, the cities of St. Louis Park and Prior Lake, Minn., St. Catherines University in the Twin Cities and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each participant in the Just for Me Wellbeing Program sets an intention at the start of the program and each week the focus is on one of twelve realms to encourage, inspire and ensure movement forward on that intention. Please join me each month as I introduce the Wellness vs. Wellbeing, exploring the Just for Me twelve realms that will support our overarching intention of creating wellbeing throughout our lives:
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Putting yourself first is not selfish it is actually one of the most responsible positions you can put yourself in. It will only serve to make you better to all those around you.
Nurturing self: encouraging self to grow, develop, thrive and be successful
experience any of these emotions with yourself or those closest to you? If you answered yes it is time for some self-care. Putting yourself first is not selfish it is actually one of the most responsible positions you can put yourself in. It will only serve to make you better to all those around you.
All too often I work with individuals who have dedicated their lives to taking care of everyone and everything around them. We often view those activities, like exercise or time for a fun activity, as just wants rather than needs. We are convinced that we cannot take time out for ourselves because it will take us away from what needs to get done. How many times have you thought or said those exact words? Are you guilty of giving yourself away to the needs of another? Do you think acting in your own best interest is selfish? What if you changed your thinking and viewed taking care of your own needs as self-care (or selfFul) and when that is accomplished you are more energetic and better able to take care of others around you. Imagine a cup in your hand. Most of us start giving from a full cup depleting it as we do. We may take some time for some selfcare to fill our cups back up, but just as we reach the top, we begin to give again to our families, our jobs, businesses or communities. There comes a point where we lose ground, giving and giving without having fully refilled ourselves. The solution? Never serve from a full cup. When you are full is NOT the time to start giving. Continue in the realm of self-care until your cup can begin to run over so that you can begin to experience the overflow. THAT is when you begin to serve. You give, not from your cup, but from what is running over from your full cup. This allows you to be your best AND give your best. When we continually deplete our cup by giving without refilling to overflow, we become tired, frustrated, angry, resentful, aggravated or upset. We feel unfulfilled, bitter and impatient. Do you
5 ways to begin self-care NOW:
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doing things that drain your energy and are out of alignment with your goals. 2. Schedule consistent time for hobbies. Even if its only for 5 minutes. If you dont have any hobbies, use the time to explore different interests to see what excites you. 3. Journal, meditate, relax. Allow time to get clarity about where you should focus your energy, time and resources. 4. Rearrange your plate. If it is full remember that is YOUR plate. Take off what needs taking off. 5. Ask for help. Take off your superhero cape and take a break being all things to all people. Delegate, ask for help or assign chores. Engage the support of others.
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ow-impact exercises are not limited to those with an illness or injury; there are benefits for all age groups and physical capabilities. One of the main benefits of this type of exercise is that a good cardiovascular workout can still be done, while at the same time reducing the load on your joints. For example, if you are waist high in the water, your land-based weight is reduced by 50 percent and when your arms are fully submerged, there is up to a 90 percent reduction of land-based weight. The key with low-impact exercise, whether it is swimming, water aerobics, cycling, walking, elliptical and recumbent exercise machine workouts, rollerblading, ice skating, snowshoeing or one of the many other low-impact exercises, is to start out slow. For instance, after various surgeries, many people wish to get back into their regular routine quickly, but often cannot, and low-impact exercise offers a pathway to return to prior activity level. Those with certain conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, work well with low-impact exercise, especially water-based programs, as it is possible to reduce any post-activity increase in symptoms while getting strengthening and cardiovascular benefits. Multiple sclerosis patients often benefit from water-based exercises in cool water because it can help regulate body temperature, which reduces post-activity fatigue. Low-impact exercises are good for osteoporosis, but incorporating some land-based exercises into your routine is also good, as loading your bones helps maintain bone strength.
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Is fish oil really natural?

By Terry Lemerond
or decades, people have used oil to get omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) into the body. After all, the only choices we had were to either eat fatty fish or take fish oil, with varying levels of ability to digest and absorb these unique nutrients. Unquestionably, fish oil supplements have been and remain very popular supplements. But are they really natural? By the time fish oil is bottled, it has been processed so much that it bears little resemblance to the omega-3 fatty acids you would get from eating fish. Fortunately, theres a better way to get omega-3s in supplement form. It has a lot of advantages over fish oil, and is the closest thing you can get to eating salmon without actually eating salmon.
Bioidentical omega-3 fatty acids The way nature intended
This supplement starts with a patented, gentle, cold water and enzyme process to extract naturally occurring marine phospholipids with the omega-3 fatty acids DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Because of this process, omega-3 fatty acids are carried by phospholipids making them absolutely identical to the omega-3 fatty acids in the human brain. This also allows the body to absorb and use the fatty acids much more efficiently. Basically, its the way youd get your omega-3s by
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eating fish. And its very effective. Researchers have found that the omega-3s naturally bound to whole salmon phospholipids are up to 50 times better absorbed than the triglyceride-bound omega-3 found in fish oil.1-3
Fish oil processing changes the natural structure
Most fish oils, on the other hand, are extracted from a variety of small, cold water fish that undergo a lot of processing. The cooling and pressing steps, for example, bring the raw material close to boiling and coagulate the naturally-occurring proteins in the fish. But this uses large quantities of solvents and creates toxic waste that needs to be reprocessed. All this high temperature heat and chemical action changes the molecular structure of the fatty acids as well, weakening them and making them more likely to go rancid and more difficult to be absorbed, therefore requiring high quantities of fish oil softgels or spoonfuls of fish oil.4,5
very efficiently or quickly. Plus, fish oil doesnt sit well in many peoples stomachs, and cause them to experience gastric discomfort, bad aftertast, and fish burps. Phospholipids, on the other hand, carry EPA and DHA like a Ferrari quite easily and very fast. Enhanced absorption makes the phospholipid-bound form of omega-3s much more convenient, too. Often, people need to take a lot of fish oil just to see a benefit, usually about 4 to 6 grams, or around 10 to 12 or more capsules a day. But with this improved and more natural form, the recommended daily dose for healthy people is just one tablet. It is better absorbed than the triglyceride-bound omega-3s found in fish oil, uses natural not harmful processing techniques like those seen in krill oil or squid oil, and does this all without putting anyone through large doses or fish burps. Without a doubt, omega-3 fatty acids have shown remarkable benefits when they are added to our diets. Essential fatty acids (EFs) hold cells together and protect them against invaders. EPA and DHA from fish oil improves heart health and blood profiles, relieves pain through anti-inflammatory action, enhances immunity, elevates mood, alleviates the symptoms of ADHD and menstrual pain, promotes brain and vision development in infants and children, and helps treat depression.6-9 So getting omega-3s is truly essential. But its time to rethink the delivery of these nutrients. This phospholipid-bound supplemental form from salmon is the first new news in omega-3 delivery science
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Omega-3s are essential to our health
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Clearly, how well the omega-3 fatty acids absorb for use in the body is a consideration with fish oils, too. Researchers have still seen impressive results with triglyceride-bound omega-3 fatty acids, but their absorption is really limited. Thats because fatty acids like EPA and DHA are very lazy nutrients by nature they need to be carried everywhere. Triglycerides transport these nutrients about as well as an old broken-down bicycle would get you to town not
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By Dr. Jodie
here is a lot of information out there about pet care. Some is excellent, some not so much, and much of it is conflicting. I often tell my clients, When youre confused about what to believe, think about nature and what makes sense in order to sort out who or what to believe. For example, does it make more sense for a feline to be fed flax or fish oil as a source of omega-3 fatty acids? I believe a cat is more likely to eat a fish in nature than flax. And, as it turns out, studies show that cats do not have the necessary converting enzyme to change flax oil into utilizable fatty acids. During almost two decades of practicing veterinary medicine holistically, I have accumulated resources that I trust and would like to share these with you. The Whole Dog Journal is a wonderful, unbiased publication that accepts no
advertising. Its focus is natural nutrition and positive training. Its articles are wellresearched, practical, complete, easy to read and easy to apply quickly. Many natural pet retailers use this resource as a guide for foods to stock, and pet guardians for foods to purchase. The WDJ is the only consumer reports of the natural pet world that approaches manufacturers and asks them to divulge details about their ingredients and manufacturing. If the brand meets the WDJ standards they may be listed in their approved kibble, canned, freeze-dried or raw issues. Their articles are not fluff. They provide specific and detailed information that the most concerned and intellectual pet guardians can use with their veterinarian to provide the most up-to-date natural care for their pets, even for serious or chronic disorders
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such as cancer, heartworm or allergies. The go-to book for western herb selection is Herbs for Pets by Greg Tilford. Mr. Tilford is an herbalist who is well-respected by the holistic veterinary community. He has been providing consultations and seminars for decades. He is involved with the planting, harvesting, formulation and production of the Animal Apawthecary line of western herbals. These glycerin extracts have proven to be palatable and efficacious for thousands of dogs and cats. They are readily available from reputable pet retailers and holistic vets across the country. Not only does Mr. Tilford love animals, but he loves the land as well. He grows and harvests his herbs with an eco-friendly attitude. Mr. Tilford has been a regular participant at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Convention. You can trust the recommendations in his book and you can trust the safety and performance of the ingredients in his products. As an added bonus, the plant photos in his book are coffee table quality! Who can you trust for Chinese herbs for your pet? Natural Path is an herbal line by Dr. Steve Marsden and Jing Tang is another option by Dr. Huisheng Xie. These two veterinarians are major veterinary educators. They are sought worldwide as speakers at conventions, and they both teach at their own schools and formulate their own lines of reputable herbals. I have met and learned from both many times over the years. They are brilliant, sincere, pet-loving doctors. In addition, they teach oriental medical diagnosis and acupuncture from the traditional eastern perspective. Their coursework is detailed, complete and difficult. Many hours of lecture, practical hands-on and examinations are involved for certification. Ask your holistic vet if he or she was instructed by Dr. Marsden at a Time to Heal
in Illinois or through Dr. Xie at the Chi Institute in Florida. One of the best resources for pet guardians to read about the eastern approach to pet care is Four Paws, Five Directions by Dr. Cheryl Schwartz. Lastly, a fun way to learn is with the DVD: How to Integrate Green Medicine into Pet Health Care Part One, Focus on Natural Nutrition. This contains a detailed overview of four easy-to-integrate modalities for veterinarians and pet guardians. Titre testing, natural nutrition, whole food supplements and essential oils are discussed. There is even a take you into the kitchen segment to show you how to utilize commercial raw diets and supplements for your pets. The DVD contains a wealth of information for a pet guardian who is new or seasoned in her journey with natural pet care. This will also be a great resource to pass on to that friend who it has been difficult to convince to feed her pet better!
Dr. Jodie is owner and small animal veterinary practitioner at the Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary Complex in Muskego. She is a 1987 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Her expertise is in natural nutrition, including the recommending of raw diets and in the prescription of western and Chinese herbals. Dr. Jodie has traveled to China and became certified in veterinary acupuncture by the Chi Institute in 2008. Learn more about holistic pet health care by visiting www.AnimalDoctorMuskego.com or by calling 414.422.1300. For information, including more details and order forms for the DVD mentioned above, visit my Web site: www.animaldoctormuskego.com/dvd. The DVD comes with a useful booklet and a virtual Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary Complex tour. You can trust this information as it has been accumulated during two decades of successful utilization in my practice and in my home! As an added bonus, our clinic critters benefit from your purchase as $5.00 from every sale will be donated to Animal Fairy Charities, a nonprofit animal adoption resource affiliated with Animal Advocate Television.
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in a very long time. If you want a truly natural omega-3 supplement, this one is worth looking into.
Terry Lemerond is the founder and president of EuroPharma, which markets supplements under the Terry Naturally brand name nationwide and is located at 955 Challenger Drive in Green Bay. He has over 40 years in the health food industry and has created over 400 nutritional formulations. For more information, visit www.europharmausa.com, www.terrytalksnutrition.com or call EuroPharma at 877.807.2731. References: Parmentier M, Al Sayed Mahmoud C, Linder M, Fanni J, et al. Polar lipids: n-3 PUFA carriers for membranes and brain: nutritional interest and emerging processes. Oleagineux, Corps Gras, Lipides; Volume 14 (Issue 3):2007; p.224-9. Bourre JM. Roles of unsaturated fatty acids (especially omega-3 fatty acids) in the brain at various ages and during aging. J Nutr Health Aging. 2004; 8(3): 163-74. Analysis at the Nancy-Universite, INPL-ENSAIA; Laboratoire de Science et Genie Alimentaires, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France. Thies F, Pillon C, Moliere P, Lagarde M, Lecerf J. Preferential incorporation of sn-2 lysoPC DHA over unesterified DHA in the young rat brain. Am J Physiol. 1994 Nov;267(5 Pt 2):R1273-9. Bernoud N, Fenart L, Moliere P, et al. Preferential transfer of 2-docosahexaenoyl1-lysophosphatidylcholine through an in vitro blood-brain barrier over unesterified docosahexaenoic acid. J Neurochem. 1999 Jan;72(1):338-45. Fish Oils. In: Hendler SS, ed. PDR for Nutritional Supplements. 2nd ed. Montvale, NJ: Physicians Desk Reference; 2008:208-214. Kendall-Tackett K. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and womens mental health in the perinatal period and beyond. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2010;55(6):561-7. Rocha Araujo DM, Vilarim MM, Nardi AE. What is the effectiveness of the use of polyunsaturated fatty acid omega-3 in the treatment of depression? Expert Rev Neurother. 2010 Jul;10(7):1117-29. Chang JP, Chen YT, Su KP. Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (n-3 PUFAs) in Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) and Depression: The Missing Link? Cardiovasc Psychiatry Neurol. 2009;2009:725310. Epub 2009 Sep 27.
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Finding a quality after-school program for your child

By Julie Mulroy
our childs school day has ended, but you still need to work for another three hours every day. The challenge is finding a convenient program that offers a safe and stimulating environment for playing, relaxing and doing homework, while being different enough so that kids dont feel like theyve been in school for 10 or more hours. There are many options for school-age care in our community. Each offers advantages and disadvantages, and none is right for every child under all circumstances. Some kids may benefit from the slower pace and smaller environment of a family day care home, while others need the larger physical and social setting of an after-school program. While the great number and variety of these
programs give parents and their children many choices, it can make picking one all the more difficult. Start by researching the programs available in your area. Visit. Contact your childs school about available programs. Inquire at community organizations such as the YMCA of
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the Fox Cities, the Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley, worship centers or parks and recreation departments. Ask friends and neighbors with school-age children for recommendations. Parents should look for an after-school program that provides a safe and interactive environment, says Julia Wohlt, member service and child care director at the Heart of the Valley YMCA in Kimberly. Visit programs while they are operating to see firsthand what goes on. Staff should be welcoming and engaging to children on an individual level.Does the staff know the names of each child? Are you personally greeted? Ask about communication between the program staff and parents to see if it is done on a regular basis in a variety of ways in person, via e-mail or on parent check-in tables.Quality programs will also ask for parent feedback and genuinely acknowledge your questions or concerns. When thinking about what type of program would be a good fit for your child, consider his or her interests and needs. Kids with special interests or talents may enjoy a narrowly focused program that allows them to improve their skills, while others may thrive in a program that offers a variety of experiences and exposes your child to many different possibilities. Also, remember to ask what the fees include so there are no surprises. Do you pay extra for tutoring or special activities? Are snacks and/or meals included? Ask for a list of program policies regarding pick-up time, attendance, holidays, school early release days and days off. While many parents use after-school care out of necessity due to work or school schedules, they should remember that these programs offer many benefits. Wohlt adds, A parents peace of mind is priceless. By knowing your child is in a fun and safe environment you dont have to worry about their activities or possible negative influences.Research shows that children who participate in after-school programs are more successful in academics, are healthier and more often maintain positive behaviors.After-school providers serve as the link between school and the family home.
Julie Mulroy is a community relations assistant with YMCA of the Fox Cities, which is currently accepting registration for before and after-school care for the 2012-2013 school year. Visit our Web site at www.ymcafoxcities.org, or call or visit any of the following YMCA of the Fox Cities locations for more information: Apple Creek YMCA-2851 E. Apple Creek Rd., Appleton; P: 920.733.9622 Appleton YMCA-218 E. Lawrence St., Appleton; P: 920.739.6135 Fox West YMCA-W6931 School Rd., Greenville; P: 920.757.9820 Heart of the Valley YMCA-225 W. Kennedy Ave, Kimberly; P: 920.830.5700 Neenah-Menasha YMCA-110 W. North Water St., Neenah; P: 920.729.9622
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Question: I have a very simple question for you how often should I weigh myself? Answer: Assuming youre trying to lose weight, it really depends on where you are in the weight loss process and how sensitive you are to the results. If youre in the early stages of active weight loss, Id only recommend weighing in once every one to two weeks. Keeping it to a minimum will help you focus more on your behaviors. After all, consistency is key when it comes to both diet and exercise, and obsessing about the numbers on the scale wont change anything. And lets not forget that it can take some time for the scale to start trending down, especially if youve just started an exercise program. However, if youve reached your weight loss goals and youre now in maintenance mode, Id recommend weighing yourself more frequently. Thats right I said more often, and theres actually research to support this. The logic behind it is simple: if youre weighing more frequently, youll be able to quickly identify weight gain trends and respond accordingly. A couple days each week is probably enough to keep you at or near your target. Theres one last point thats important here, and it sort of goes without saying. The number on the scale is just one aspect of the weight loss process. In other words, tracking other metrics of success, like how youre feeling, your circumference measurements and your body composition, are just as important!
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Question: People keep telling me that MOST supplements simply dont work. If thats the case, can you tell me which ones do work well? Answer: I would agree that there are many supplements out there with very strong marketing but little research to support either their efficacy or safety. That said, there are some tried and true supplements that may help improve health and/or performance, but the decision to use them or not depends on what your specific goals are. Without knowing much more about your particular situation, heres a short list of what I like to call foundational supplements that may be beneficial in one way or another:
Multivitamin/ mineral Fish oil Sports nutrition bars Sports drinks Protein powder Pre- and post-workout formulas Creatine Caffeine These are generally considered to be safe supplements that either promote health or provide some ergogenic benefit. However, this is by no means an exhaustive list, so my advice would be to talk to a registered dietitian so they can help you determine whether a specific supplement is appropriate for you.
Question: A friend of mine keeps telling me I should be doing more compound movements. What does this mean and what are the benefits? Answer: Your friend is right! Isolated movements are really more appropriate for targeting weak areas or for rehabilitating after an injury. Todays fitness trends typically involve more functional movements that mimic real-life activities. Thats why compound exercises are becoming so popular. Theyre essentially just multi-joint exercises that work several muscles at a time. Examples include pull-ups, push-ups, squats, lunges, deadlifts, kettlebell swings, dips and even jumping rope. And this is only scratching the surface when it comes to compound exercises. There are numerous reasons to incorporate
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ave you noticed that most of the stores have been stocking school supplies since the early part of July? I think its great to get organized and plan ahead, but we are still taking those family trips, camping, heading to thepool and applying considerable amounts ofsunscreen. Do you find yourself getting those butterflies in the stomach in anticipation
of another school year? Whether you are a perennial student yourself, a teacher or a parent, memories flood back ofthe past and the anticipation of another learning experience. Are you then feeling stressed orjoyfully excited? So, how about a new approach and a new experience for yourself and your children in preparing for the upcoming school year? What is yourtake on learning
and educating children? Your own attitude brings a whole new dimension to the awareness and anticipation thatcan influence your childsexcitement ordisappointment when it comes to school. Talk about thosethings that you enjoyed studying or learning about as a kid. What classes or subjects did you enjoy? (Recess wasnt a class or a choice.) And lets face it, not all kids enjoy recess. Especially if they are shy,
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new to a school, feel insecure, etc. Learning opens up a whole world of possibilities for a child who is supported and encouraged by his or her parents. If your child hasanyissues or concernsabout going back to schoolin a few short weeks, then talk to each other in a relaxed manner and explore some creative solutions together. One of the best gifts you can ever give your children is to show them how much you care by listening to them. Far too oftenadults may end upconversing with someone on their cell phone or walking silently through a park or the mall with their family tagging along.Turn those simple moments into the ultimate adventure ofexploring the world with each other. When you decide to stock up on those school supplies, get an extra box of crayons or markers to use together. Spend some time each day reading together either indoors or in the backyard. Keep active as you explore nature together during a hike or bike ride. Walk the dog together. Sing and listen to music together. Keep a journal about yourday and time together. Relax and do some family yoga or breathing exercises daily. Develop a positive attitude and remember to laugh and talk together as you sit back and enjoy theultimate adventure of living in the moment. Your whole family will enjoy the rest of summer more and feel energized when youfind ways to share in family fun. The key word is together. The French Jesuit priest, philosopher and
paleontologist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin stated, We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience. With this awareness, wethen awaken toa greater idea, knowing that we live in a world of endless possibilities and this is perhaps one of the most exciting times to be living. As we continue to discover more about ourselves and our connection to one another, let us each make the most of this human experience of living by letting go of any beliefs in lack and limitation. We begin to focus on finding those solutions that allow us to enjoy learning, and apply that knowledge and awareness to benefit our families and everyone in our world.
Rev. Linda Losey, the spiritual leader at the Center for Spiritual Living in Green Bay, is a licensed practitioner and minister affiliated with the global Centers for Spiritual Living (http://www.csl.org). She provides self-empowerment discussion groups and workshops at the 9th Street Wellness Center in Green Bay. Professional services include: accredited Science of Mindclasses, practitioner services, spiritual counseling, weddings, christenings, business, house and pet blessings, funerals and memorial services. For more information, contact Rev. Linda at 920.983.0713 or cslgreenbay@gmail.com.
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The power of touch

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No medicine is more valuable, None more efficacious, none better suited To the cure of all our temporal ills than a friend To whom we may turn for consolation in Time of trouble, and with whom We may share our happiness in time of joy. Geoffrey Chaucer
ou are an incredible machine and being. Has anyone said this to you lately? The fact that our bodies perform all the tasks we demand, both consciously and unconsciously, is awe-inspiring. But illness, disease and stress can have an unsettling and unbalancing effect on our bodies as well as on our family and friends. Homeostasis, the bodys natural state of being,
means balanced, and this balance can be thrown off by a disease like cancer. The experience of cancer shatters the self-image and traumatizes the body, making patients afraid of their own bodies. It feels as if it is no longer theirs; belonging instead to a doctor who directs what will be done to it. Cancer also weakens the sense of hope and separates body from mind and spirit.
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and resources for cancer patients and medical professionals alike. S4OM is a continuous source of new and useful information about this work, and is dedicated to always learning new ways of helping cancer patients health through the power of oncology massage. Human touch can communicate the energy of life itself. William Frick.
Another resource for oncology massage is Racingfish RNR (Relaxation and Rehabilitation), which has been providing massage services for the past seven years, with a vast array of results in a wide population of people. Casey Guilfoyle, LMT, is available by appointment only at Nells Wigs & Boutique, 2031 South Webster Avenue, Suite B, Green Bay. She has been in the Green Bay and Fox Valley region for more than 20 years and has the resources to assist both patients and caregivers in feeling comfortable and supported in maintaining their health. Casey feels that her patients concerns are her concerns, and utilizes them to guide her approach to helping her patients feel reconnected with their bodies and empowered in the face of physical challenges. Sources: MacDonald, M.S., L.M.T, Gayle. Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer. Findhorn Press, 2000. Society for Oncology Massage. Standards of Practice. Amended 6/2/2008. Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM). www. s4om.org. Brochure. Copyright 2010 - S4OM.
Some cancer patients will turn to massage therapy, bodywork, or a variety of alternative modalities that compliment allopathic (traditional or mainstream) medical options for symptom or side effect relief. The power of restorative touch can provide reassurance, promote ease, lessen the pain and side effects of prescribed drug therapies and the experience of battling illness, disease and stress. An oncology massage therapist is a massage therapist who has had, in addition to comprehensive training in general massage therapy, specific training addressing a spectrum of cancer-related issues:
the physical consequences of cancer, the side effects of various treatments, and the psycho-social and emotional consequences. These therapists adapt the extensive repertoire of standard massage therapy techniques to work safely and effectively with people living with cancer. Massage therapy can help patients physically and emotionally, often providing benefits not available from other therapies. The Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) was founded to ease the journey through cancer and beyond for patients, family members and caregivers, and is a valuable source of information, guidelines
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hat do watching a beautiful sunset, selecting a scarf or tie to coordinate with your days clothing and studying a favorite painting all have in common? The common denominator is that they are all visual and involve observing and reacting to color. A crucial component of our lives, color is an element that surrounds us daily and penetrates our conscious and subconscious mind. Colors vibrate at different wavelengths and frequencies. Color manifests on many levels simultaneously while penetrating and stimulating the bodys meridians and penetrating through the auric field. On an environmental level, color may be used in the home through design elements to directly impact one through the biomagnetic or auric field, thereby impacting the body, mind and spirit connection. When minerals and crystals are collected, displayed or used actively in meditation or healing, the color of a specimen, in part, affects the overall impact of the outcome. Of all the colors in the color wheel, green is found to be the most healing. According to Master Jesse, Green, in almost all instances, promotes maximum healing. The exception is when dealing with cancer. In the case of cancer, green promotes the growth of the disease, unless used in combination with other colors, frequencies and geometries. The color green is universally related to the earth and the lush vegetation on the planet. Prevalent in nature, it evokes a feeling of relaxation and calm. It represents to us peace, harmony, hope and balance. It renews us, just as in nature when the plant buds and turns into green leaves of life.
The malachite is the green-colored mineral. As a natural process, malachite evolves into azurite, the blue-colored part of the specimen.
The heart chakra, which relates to the heart, the breasts and the thymus gland, is associated with the color green. As related to the heart chakra, it furthers assists in the promotion of self-love and acceptance. Green will connect us to that which demonstrates unconditional love and acceptance resonating throughout our entire being. Malachite, jade, aventurine, green calcite, moldavite, fluorite, kyanite and bloodstone are a few of the minerals that are green in color and will help the unification of the self in the body, mind and spirit connection.
Here are attributes of some of the green minerals:
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Malachite. This mineral will aid one in clearing and activating all chakras. Representing fidelity in both love and friendship, plus loyalty in business relationships, it offers clarification of emotions. In the spiritual rebirthing process, it gives the recognition of the past and the release of negative experiences. Malachite will aid in balancing the self as it assists in aligning and cleansing the cellular structure, and enhancing the immune system. Its also great for pregnant women in the birthing process. Jade. Known by the Oriental, Mayan and Aztec cultures as a stone of good fortune and protection, it can also promote good relationships. Many times it is carved into a deity or symbol to promote this good fortune. It will assist in healing the heart both physically and emotionally.
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Aventurine. A balancing mineral for the intellect, emotional, physical and auric bodies, adventurine assists in protecting the electromagnetic field from the daily obstacles in life: cellphones, computers and microwaves. Green aventurine is used for the heart chakra to activate, clear and protect. Green Calcite. As a crystal that can help us achieve inner peace, calcite grounds and centers us. It can aid in calming fear and reducing stress. The protective shield one may feel in calcites presence enhances ones environment and is excellent in clearing negativity in a physical space. It helps to manifest abundance and enhance ones intuitive nature. It overcomes addictions, and aids in healing the joints, bones, kidney, bladder and endocrine system. Green calcite increases success, prosperity, business and fertility in all areas (even gardening). Moldavite. The only tektite (meteorite) that is translucent and of gemstone quality, it brings harmony into marital relationships. Acting as a catalyst leading one to their path of highest destiny, Moldavite is a meteorite, where the moldavite will aid in spirifauna pattern is formed as a result of the impact when it hit earth. tual protection, facilitate more powerful and deeper meditations, and aid in the awakening of a being. Wearing moldavite helps promote positive life changes. Fluorite. It offers general grounding properties and is an excellent aid in increasing concentration and mental clarity, thereby assisting in expedition of the analytical process. The life force to the brain increases, while balancing the hemispheres of the brain when exposed to the vibration of fluorite. Balancing group dynamics improve by stabilizing the environment. Fluorite is highly protective on a psychic level, helping to access psychic information by opening the third eye. It cleanses the chakras and aura, counters depression, protects from disease and helps in the healing process. When it is time to reconnect with the earth and your surroundings, turn to minerals in the color green. They will help you find your heart and your home.
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he prevalence of low back pain in modern society has reached epidemic proportions. It is estimated that in any given year, up to 36% of the population will experience low back pain, and that 8 of 10 people will have experienced low back pain by the age of 20. Low back pain is the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence throughout much of the world, and total health care dollars spent on the treatment of low back pain approaches that of cancer and diabetes.
Low back pain is nondiscriminative. It appears in all strata of society, with higher occurrence rates in women and those with lower educational status. Normally felt in the lower back, the pain can spread to the buttocks and cause nerve irritation leading to leg pain and numbness, and tingling in the toes. Common risk factors increasing your chance of developing low back pain include lifestyle factors such as bending and lifting improperly, sitting too much and being out of shape. The type of job you have
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can also increase your risk of developing low back pain. Material workers have been reported to have a low back pain prevalence of 39%. Workers classified as holding sedentary positions have a prevalence rate approaching 20%. Individuals seeking relief from low back pain account for 50% of all outpatient physical therapy visits and the sooner you seek treatment, the better the outcome. Early intervention with manual physical therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of patients with acute low back pain converting to patients with chronic symptoms. Patients receiving a referral to a manual physical therapist (less than four weeks from symptom onset), compared to being referred after three months, were less likely to receive injections and required less frequent physician visits. This is in contrast to conventional medical management, which incorporates more of a wait and see approach. Research has confirmed that physical therapy for low back pain is evidencebased and cost-effective. Systematic reviews of the literature related to the treatment of low back pain show that manual physical therapy is as effective as prescription NSAIDs for pain relief, and superior to exercise and general practice medical care for reducing disability in the long term. A recent study of individuals with acute low back pain indicates that patients
Individuals seeking relief from low back pain account for 50% of all outpatient physical therapy visits and the sooner you seek treatment, the better the outcome.
not receiving manual physical therapy intervention are eight times more likely to experience a worsening in disability. In another study, patients who did not receive specific muscle retraining exercises had an 80% recurrence rate. your treatment will include manual therapy interventions and exercise therapy. Manual therapy encompasses a wide range of techniques including Thrust Joint Manipulation, Joint Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Release. It is essential that your physical therapist has received advanced training to become proficient in the palpatory and psychomotor skills required to effectively provide manual therapy interventions. Depending on your presentation, the best treatment for your condition can vary. By classifying patients into subgroups based on specific examination findings, your physical therapist can better determine which intervention strategies are
How does a physical therapist treat low back pain?
The success of any treatment depends, in part, on the individual actually having the condition the treatment purports to amend. A skilled physical therapist is essential for evaluating your symptoms in order to tailor treatment to your specific problem. Physical therapy treatment of low back pain utilizes a multi-modal approach. That is,
most likely to benefit you. For those with acute low back pain, specific manual therapy techniques and exercises to restore motion and decrease leg symptoms related to your back pain is most effective. If the pain is chronic, manual therapy continues to give benefit, while the type of exercise you will perform will focus on fitness and endurance. In all cases, exercises that improve strength, endurance and coordination are added once the pain lessens. When it comes to low back pain, timing is everything. Seeking early intervention from a manual physical therapist is key in improving overall improvements in pain and disability. Most insurance plans recognize the benefit of early intervention and dont require a physician referral to see a physical therapist. Ultimately, the first step in addressing your low back pain is yours.
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Goodwill names Stevens Point family as Outstanding Achievers

By Karen Kramer
From left, close family friend Uncle Jon Wernet with Melissa and Jon Slack and the couples two sons, Jonathan and Austin.
oodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (NCW) has named a Stevens Point family from its Beyond Boundaries of Autism (BBA) program as Outstanding Achievers for July. Jon and Melissa Slack are the parents of Jonathan and Austin, who have both been diagnosed with autism. We take one day at a time, says Melissa Slack of life with their two remarkable boys. And working alongside them is Goodwills BBA team. BBA provides services to help children and young adults with autism maximize their independence and better manage their behaviors in order to be successful in their homes, schools and communities. Melissa and Jon were eager to collaborate with BBA and follow through with our strategies right from the start, said Kelly Doll, BBA senior therapist. It can be very
overwhelming to open your home to people you dont really know 20-30 hours a week, yet they welcomed BBA with open arms and treated us like family. When Jonathan was diagnosed with autism at age 2 1/2, it was very difficult for his parents, especially given the grim prediction that he would most likely never talk, never be potty-trained, never read, and never be able to bounce or kick a ball. However, the couple knew they had a great little boy and wanted to give him every opportunity, so they had his name added to the autism waiver program waiting list. In the meantime, they got services through a Birth to 3 program. After 18 months on the waiting list, Jonathan was eligible for services, and his parents had to decide which provider to use. They chose Goodwills BBA program. After Jonathan was in BBAs intensive
program for about two years, little brother, Austin, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 18 months. Austin started in a Birth to 3 program like his brother, but wasnt on the autism waiver program waiting list very long. When Austin started with BBA, he was thrilled to finally have his own therapy friends. Throughout Jonathans years in the intensive program, the family had other emotional ups and downs. Melissa Slack battled and overcame cancer. A close family friend, Jon Wernet (or Uncle Jon as the boys know him), went through a rough time, so the Slacks gladly took him in, and he has become a very important part of their family. These, along with many other natural obstacles that families encounter on a daily basis, have all tested the strength and perseverance of this family. Intensive therapy changed our lives in
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such a positive way, Melissa Slack said. l feel that both boys are doing such amazing work! We take one day at a time and build on things they are doing well, and are no longer stressing about the things they cant. It will happen, but on their own timeline not everyone elses. Currently, Jonathan has moved on to post-intensive services. He can speak well, is able to read at almost age level and has been completely potty-trained for at least two years. Austin just finished his first year of intensive services and is described as a chatter
box. His parents proudly report that when Austin started school this past fall, he had to switch classes because he was doing too well for the one he was in. Austin and Jonathan are very typical brothers. They love each other, play with each other and fight with each other, Doll observed. Their successes and amazing personalities are a huge reflection of their parents strength, faith and patience with their children. This family is truly deserving of being recognized as Goodwills Outstanding Achievers! Each month, Goodwill NCW names a program participant like the Slack family or a volunteer for its Outstanding Achiever recognition. Honorees come from one of Goodwills 24 store communities, its Menasha campus or its Ralph B. Shiner Center in Appleton. This award was established to recognize the strides that individuals have made, in part because of their involvement with programs through Goodwill, said Keith Wilk, COO of Programs and Services at Goodwill NCW. Each honoree receives a certificate of achievement and Goodwill merchandise.
From left, brothers Austin and Jonathan Slack on playground equipment.
For more information, contact Doll at 920.850.9012 or kdoll_bba@gwicc.org, or Wilk at 920.968.6233 or kwilk_gw@gwicc. org.
Karen Kramer is a writer/editor with Goodwill NCW, a not-for-profit human services organization that helped improve the lives of more than 48,000 people across north central Wisconsin in 2011 through more than 25 programs and services. It covers 35 counties and includes 24 retail stores and training centers in communities from Manitowoc to La Crosse, and as far north as Rice Lake and Rhinelander. A member of Goodwill Industries International and Rehabilitation For Wisconsin, it is based at the Goodwill Community Center in Menasha. Visit the Web site at www.goodwillncw.org.
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Emerging from griefs dark depths with Rolfing SI

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could tell by the tone of the callers voice that she had grave news when she asked if I was sitting down. I braced myself for the impact and listened. As the caller shared what she knew, my hands shook so violently I could barely hold the phone. By the time the phone call ended, I was completely devastated. I had to now face the fact that the woman who had given birth to me had died before her 50th birthday. I cried for days straight right up until her funeral. Giving her eulogy and saying good-bye just did not seem like an appropriate resolution to our rich and complicated history. I had been torn wide open
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by shock and whitehot grief and found little solace in the wellmeaning condolences of family and friends. A week later, I returned to my life and attempted to keep pace with everyone else. Ruminating and looping in a thick and heavy soup of despair, I only found my entire body wracked with pain. Unable to cope with such an intense physical reminder of my loss, I sought out relief through Rolfing Structural Integration (SI). I will never forget the sensations of my body when I first lay there on the table. My body felt like a gigantic cubist Picasso painting. As the Rolfer set and held space for me, I became aware of how energetically disembodied I really was. My arms felt as they were stretched-out balloons floating on the ceiling. My legs felt disconnected and pulled into different corners of the room. I could not even feel my feet. I began to realize that the news of my mothers death had literally fractured, shattered and splintered me in nearly every direction. As my Rolfing SI session progressed, I could feel the fractured and disembodied parts of myself begin to reconnect and integrate. Once integrated, it felt like someone took the kink out of the garden hose; I could finally release and transform the deep, heavy sobs of grief that had previously kept me swirling in such a disorienting cloud of despair. As my body let go of the grief it had been storing, my entire body relaxed. When I stood up after my session,
I was clearly back on my line. For the first time in weeks, I was able to find and feel the support of the ground beneath my feet. This grounding ended the continuous looping cycle of intense emotions that kept me in pain. Regaining my footing found me calm, peaceful and deeply healed. Dr. Ida Rolf, the founder of Rolfing SI had once said, Emotions are intimately involved with our muscular tone. They reflect the state of balance or imbalance in our bodies, i.e., the relationship of our body to the field of gravity. The intense emotions I faced in the two weeks after my mothers death had pulled me out of balance. Trying to cope by ignoring and burying these emotions pulled me even further out of balance. By aligning my body, I was better able to fully process my emotions in a much more healthful, healing way. With the help of Rolfing SI, I returned to my life as a fully active, effervescent and vibrant participant.
Victoria L. Huss is a Certified Rolfer and the owner of New Possibilities Integration LLC in downtown Appleton. She finds joy in helping people unfold and find freedom from rigidity and chronic pain. Victoria offers free 30-minute consultations. For more information, contact her via phone at 920.427.7653 or on the Internet at www.wisconsinrolfing.com. Rolfing is a registered service mark of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration.
Breathing in each moment

By Parnee Paras
ow we breathe reveals how we live our life. Breathing brings us back to the present. There is no past, no future, only now. Breathing with the upper part of our lungs keeps us in fear and triggers our sympathetic nervous system and can cause anxiety. (Think fight, flight or freeze.) Breathing fully, with all of our lungs and our diaphragm, brings us back into our body and can help us calm down by kicking in our parasympathetic nervous system. (Think relaxation.) With practice, we can train our breathing to help bring more peace into our lives. Consider how we first learned to walk. We fell and got back up again, until we were able to walk without thinking about it. Practicing breathing fully can deepen our lives on so many levels: many people say they feel more energetic, more joyous, more spontaneous and more present. Here is a wonderful post that sums up breathing: Breathe.
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Breathe. Breathing can transform your life. If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release the tensions. If you are worried about something coming up, or caught up in something that already happened, breathe. It will bring you back to the present.
If you are discouraged and have forgotten your purpose in life, breathe. It will remind you about how precious life is, and that each breath in this life is a gift you need to appreciate. Make the most of this gift. If you have too many tasks to do, or are scattered during your workday, breathe. It will help bring you into focus, to concentrate on the most important task you need to be focusing on right now. If you are spending time with someone you love, breathe. It will allow you to be present with that person, rather than thinking about work or other things you need to do. If you are exercising, breathe. It will help you enjoy the exercise, and therefore stick with it for longer. If you are moving too fast, breathe. It will remind you to slow down, and enjoy life more. So breathe. And enjoy each moment of this life. Theyre too fleeting and few to waste.
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Brain training empowers students to tackle learning challenges head-on

By Jody Jedlicka, AuD
ou dont know what frustration is until your nine-year-old son spends three to five hours doing 4th grade homework every night. Its equally disturbing when he spends all recess finishing up his schoolwork while his peers are outside playing, forming the bonds of friendship that hes left out of, while he sits inside alone. The frustration is duplicated daily when quality time cant be spent with his siblings or my spouse because one of us is preoccupied at the kitchen table with a kid who just says, I dont get it, or immediately forgets what was just taught to him seconds earlier. This is the real story of one dad, Mike, but it is one that I hear over and over in my office every day. Fortunately, this story has a happy ending which is also how stories end in my office daily. These happy endings are the result of exciting brain science. The idea that the way the brain functions is changeable was, a few years ago, what science fiction or spy movies were made of. But with loads of research becoming available about how the brain works and its ability to change and modify itself in response to absolutely everything we do and experience (called brain plasticity), this idea of changing your brain is becoming increasingly mainstream. In fact, I was recently in an airport bookstore and three of their top sellers were actually about making your good brain even better!
Exercising your brain for optimum performance is becoming as accepted as exercising your body for optimum health. Even cooler is that it can be done at any age. No longer are school-age children stuck with only the ability they were born with! This makes learning challenges something that can be overcome. What kids learn in school is information or knowledge. Their ability to take in and efficiently use that information depends on their individual learning skills. Think of them as the tools that you need to get the job done. Compare it to this. If you tried to build a house with a hammer, hand saw and a few assorted hand tools, you might (with hard work and diligence) be able to get the job done. If you have all the latest power tools though, you will get it done faster and better by far. Mental skills are the tools of learning and are not something that can be taught. I could talk to you about auditory processing (a key skill involved in reading) for hours and at the end of that time you might know more about auditory processing, but you wouldnt actually be better at it. These are skills that need to be practiced and practiced appropriately in order for them to develop. But with the right practice, they can be improved.
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Medicating. At least five million American children take medication for ADD/ADHD. Although there is definitely a need for this medication in many students, it ignores other weak learning skills. Weak skills create the need for much more mental effort to learn (they are using hand tools as opposed to power tools). Often children cannot sustain that amount of mental effort, requiring frequent mental breaks or periods of inattention. Medication can, in some cases, improve attention, but it cannot make mental skills stronger. In many cases, they also have significant unpleasant side affects. Mental skills testing and training. Identifying the cause of learning difficulties and strengthening these underlying skills allows students to overcome learning challenges. The happy ending to Mikes story is that his son, who hated school, now enjoys it more each day. He is able to complete his homework in much less time and without all the tears and frustration. He even came home recently with a 100% on a math test. He now has self-confidence he lacked and a can-do attitude that extends beyond the four walls of his classroom to the ball field and family life. Even when he makes mistakes, they are much easier to deal with because he really listens, double checks his work and looks for answers on his own. He gets it now!
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Superfoods not just for The Avengers

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We have all heard the term superfood tossed around lately in the nutrition circle, yet it is easy to overlook them since anything and everything claims to be labeled as such today. Certain food product marketers seem to be jumping on the superfood bandwagon to be highlighted for some property that is unique to their product only and claiming some health benefit, but where do we draw the line? In a health food world where things are misrepresented, or whats good today is bad tomorrow, what makes a food earn the title superfood? For example, wheat today has even been given this award, but for someone suffering with celiac disease, that is far from super. The superfood name was originally given to that elite class of food found in its natural state that contains numerous properties that can boost ones level of health by radical measures. These vibrant, nutritionally dense foods contain all the protein, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, essential fats and oils that contribute to healing potential. While broccoli, Brussels sprouts and other green goodies do fall into this category with their outstanding anticancer properties, there are some that stand out on their own and shouldnt be drowned out by superfood wannabes. These are foods that pioneers in the nutrition world, whose goal it is to change the eating of America, have climbed remote mountains and trekked through jungles to find and bring to us today.
GOJI BERRIES: These red raisin-like berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 5,000 years and are regarded for their longevity and strength-building properties, as well as for their potency. They contain betaine, which is a liver detoxifier and is the only food known to help stimulate the human body to produce more HGH (human growth hormone), the youth hormone, naturally. The benefits of HGH include reduction of body fat, better sleep, improved memory, accelerated healing, restored libido and a more youthful appearance. HEMPSEED: The two most powerful benefits of hemp are its protein and essential fatty acid content. This little seed is considered a complete protein, containing all the necessary amino acids. As for the essential fatty acids, hemp is an omega-3 powerhouse. Hemp is one of the few foods (other than chia) that has a near perfect ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, 3:1. Our diets today get too much omega-6 from our processed foods and not enough omega-3, which we need for cell and brain health and to help decrease inflammation. BEE POLLEN: Did you know beekeepers are some of the longest living people today? It makes sense when you see the components of bee pollen and the health benefits. Again, bee pollen is another complete protein with an incredibly high level of enzymes, minerals and B vitamins. It helps to increase energy levels, build muscle, increase libido and fertility, and boost the immune system with its alkaline properties and thousands of phytochemicals. Taking a daily dose of bee pollen is said to reduce symptoms of allergies to other local pollens floating in the springtime air. BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Yes, this is algae, but you dont have to eat it in its original form! This normally is best consumed in pill or powder form mixed in smoothies, shakes, etc. Algaes, such as
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RAW CACAO: I saved the best for last! RAW CHOCOLATE! Yes, this is considered a superfood, and no, its not just my opinion! Considering how chocolate in its RAW form (not loaded with milk and sugar) is considered the highest antioxidant food in the world, theres a reason the ancient Mayans and Aztecs referred to these nuts that grow on trees as the Bean of the Gods. It is the #1 source of magnesium of any food, which is also what 80% of the population is deficient in! It bursts with properties for mood elevation, aphrodisiac effects, weight loss and abounding energy. Raw organic cacao is found in nibs, bean or powder form and can be replaced in any recipes where cocoa is called for. There are many others that deserve to be put in this category of vibrant living foods. The magic happens when you can start making food creations that contain numerous superfoods and add them in abundance to your daily consumption.
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e are all energy. Everything on this planet and in this universe is energy. So why is it so difficult for some to believe that energy can heal or that a human being, who is composed of energy, can learn to control the flow of energy? And yet in spite of the disbelief that some hold regarding energy or our lack of knowledge about the topic, most of us have, at one time or another, focused our intent and mustered our will in hopes of comforting a child or helping an injured animal. Ever so gently rubbing them and softly blowing their pain away, we smile as we witness them slowly falling asleep, knowing our loving touch has given them comfort. Smiling in our hearts, it seems the longer we hold them the greater the love we feel. Our hearts open even more sending loving energy in every direction. What do you think you did in the time of need? You did what came naturally. You did it without thinking. The child or animal needed you NOW, so you helped them and did what came as an innate part of your cellular structure. By sending our compassion, in our thoughts and with intent, most of us can give comfort to one another. Most of us have done so. Imagine one who is born able to see and feel a little more than most. Its not so hard to believe. Sometimes you just start thinking of an old friend and low and behold the phone rings. Its the old friend. This happens to most of us every so often. Its energy in thought form. Your friend thought of calling you, the energy was sent and you felt the energy two seconds before the phone rang. So again I ask, why is it so hard to believe that someone who can feel just a little more
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than most, might be able to learn how to interpret and focus these energies for the purpose of inducing healing? Its not so hard to believe after all, is it? Energy healing is a reality and becomes more and more accepted everyday. The number of competent healers, though small, is increasing over the years. They demonstrate that when you can control and direct energy, it is effective in expediting the healing properties of the body. Its a very exciting time for the healing arts. Today there are many breakthroughs in science. Every day it seems another discovery is made. Now researchers can see the electromagnetic field of the human, also known as the aura. Scientists can now listen to the magnetic fields and decipher its code by computer. On July 17th Stephen Hawking demonstrated to the world this technology. Stephen Hawking is the former Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and current Director of Research at the Institute for Theoretical Cosmology at Cambridge. In 1963, he contracted an illness and was given two years to live, and yet, he went on to become a brilliant researcher and Professorial Fellow at Gonville and Caius College. Hawking is regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein. He has a motor neurone disease that is related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a condition that has progressed over the years. He is now almost completely paralyzed and communicates through a speech generating device. Proving that human beings do broadcast intent and the signals can be deciphered, scientists believe that one human can decipher the codes of another. Every day scientists
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find greater proof that there is a reality in the metaphysical. Cosmostologists searching for the missing matter in the universe have stumbled on evidence that demonstrates it is not only possible to see the future, but they claim they have the equations to prove it. It is a very exciting time for myself and other dedicated healers. If we do good work, we know everyday more people are accepting us as part of a well-balanced health and wellness plan. Remember, we are all energy.
Master Jesse, ZenithMaster, is from Mystical Earth Gallery, located at 112b E. College Ave., downtown Appleton. For more information, please call 920.993.1122 or visit www.mysticalearthgallery.com.
Solve your creativity mystery

By Teresa Van Lanen
admit it; I am a nut for mysteries and detective stories. I just find myself analyzing things to find out what is going on. Putting clues together and using deductive reasoning is a form of creative problem solving so I can see where I am drawn to it. And when it comes to figuring out what creative path is best for you, there can be so many options that it does seem a mystery. I developed these clues to help you analyze your creative patterns. This will help take the mystery out of the equation and it can be a lot of fun. Of course, your options are not limited to this, but the patterns you display in other aspects of your life do influence your creative mindset.
Ask yourself:
When I describe something to another person, how do I mostly get my message across? 1. Through the use of gestures. 2. Through visual descriptors and adjectives. 3. Through references to past experiences or feelings. 4. Through relying on listening for feedback from the other party. I most often clarify my point by saying: 1. Do you hear me? 2. Do you see what I am saying? 3. Does that make sense? 4. Do you feel ?
Now look at the two numbers you chose, and if your response for A and B are: 1 and 3: Focusing on physical expression with the inspiration of movement may be your creative mystery. You may be a person who tends to talk with your hands, feels caged in if you cannot move, and jiggles or taps your foot. Try creative activities such as dance, yoga, cooking, being in a theatrical performance, flying a kite, swimming or other movement activities. 2 and 2: How something looks to you is very interesting and focusing on visual creativity may be your creative mystery. You may be the type of person who has a strong response to how things in your environment look. Try creative activities such as painting, drawing, photography or watching productions, such as plays. 3 and 4: Focusing on tactical expression with inspiration from touch may be your creative mystery. You may be one of those individuals who is drawn to touch items to see how they feel and physically touch people to whom you are speaking. Try creative activities such as sculpture, ceramics, making sand castles, making a mosaic and collages of mixed materials. 4 and 1: Focusing on an auditory expression with inspiration of sound may be your creative mystery. You could be a person who often has a stream of music going throughout the day. Try creative activities such as singing, drumming your pen or fingers to a beat, or learning an instrument.
Being aware of our natural patterns can help us expand ourselves and appreciate others aptitudes as well. You may discover that your loved ones tend to fall in a different pattern than you or that you are a nice combination of more than one creative mystery. Explore mixing it up a bit and have fun: mystery solved.
Teresa Van Lanen is a life coachwho conducts presentations, seminars, workshops, teleclasses and other events that help people reconnect with their creative spirit and to move into morejoyful and productive lives. For products and services,visit Teresa at www. makingartoflife.com. Sign up for a free quiz to gauge how much creative energy you have and other tips. Follow Teresa on Twitter and Facebook as well.
We are all creative beings and that creativity feeds our spirit. Creativity can be a catalyst for positive change in your life. Let Teresa Van Lanen help you tap into your creative energy to balance your life to its fullest, through: Workshops Teleclasses Groups and individual sessions Seminars Newsletters and free reports
To live the life of your dreams, awaken the childlike innocence of your authentic self through the creative process To contact Teresa and to see what new events are planned, go to www.makingartoife.com
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lants that are not native to Wisconsin are called invasive species. There are many non-native plants that are invading Wisconsins forests, grasslands, wetlands, lakes and rivers. Invasive plants can quickly take over an area and disrupt wildlife habitat, alter ecosystems and create financial difficulties to land owners and conservationists. Shrubs such as buckthorn and honeysuckle prevent the regeneration of young trees in our public and private forests. A European garden herb called garlic mustard Garlic mustard can completely take over a woodland floor in one to two growing seasons, stealing the sunlight from native wildflowers. Garlic mustard is also suspected to secrete a chemical that inhibits plant growth. Purple loosestrife, which spreads mostly by seed, is invading Wisconsin wetlands and waterways. Due to the growing concern and increased awareness of invasive plants, Wisconsin legislature has taken measures to control the spread of native species and educate the public about the growing problem. In 2001, the state legislature directed the Wisconsin DNR to create a state-wide program to help identify, classify and eliminate invasive species in Wisconsin. By 2004, theWisconsin Council on Invasive Species formed to assist the DNR. In September 2009, the DNR created Wisconsins Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule, that helps citizens learn to identify and reduce the spread of invasive species. Most recently
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Wisconsin legislation has taken action on proper disposal of the invasive plants once found and removed from a site. Although composting invasive plants is the preferred method of disposal, other disposal options are necessary, especially if the plants seed head has formed. The Wisconsin law that bans yard waste from landfill disposal now contains an exception to the ban. The limited exception allows for the disposal of plants that are classified by the DNR as invasive species. These plants may be disposed of in landfills if separated from other yard materials that are subject to the disposal ban. The DNR recommends bagging the invasive plants in clear plastic bags and labeling the bags as such. For a list of common invasive plants please e-mail the Solid Waste Office at Recycle@co.outagamie.wi.us or call 920.968.5721 and a colored guide will be mailed to you.
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What to look for in a natural bug repellant
By Caitlin Brotz
three deaths, according to the "DEET is actually so Extension Toxicology Network poisonous that you should at Cornell University. The use of DEET in mosquito repellents is wash it off your skin extremely troubling. But if we cant when you are finished use DEET to repel those harmful and annoying mosquitoes, then using it, avoid breathing what can we use? One natural way to repel it in and not spray it mosquitoes is catnip oil. A study directly on your face." done at Iowa State University found that catnip oil was 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than chemicals, such as DEET, on mosquitoes researchers found that found in most commercial bug repel- the mosquitoes retreated. Most commerlents. Nepetalactone is an cial repellents contain roughly 5% to 25% essential oil in catnip that DEET, while repellents that contain catnip gives the plant its odor, oil would need much less oil and still and when studying the achieve the same repellency as a DEETeffect of nepetalactone based repellent. Why catnip repels mosquitoes is still a mystery to even the scientist that made the discovery. It could be that the mosquitoes dont like the smell of catnip oil or it A study done at Iowa could be an irritant to them, but the State University found fact remains that catnip oil repels mosquitoes. that catnip oil was 10 Other than the poisonous chemicals times more effective at found in commercial repellents, what is the other most annoying feature repelling mosquitoes of those repellents? The smell and texture! Most commerthan chemicals, such cial repellents smell icky as DEET, found in most and leave a sticky feeling on your skin that can be commercial bug repellents. even more annoying then ummer is full of fun and the beautiful outdoors and along with it, of course, come those pesky mosquitoes! I dont know about you, but whether I am enjoying a run or simply hanging out in a friends backyard, I cant help but attract every mosquito within a mile radius. If you are a mosquito magnet like me, you need a mosquito repellent that actually repels. Many insect repellants found on the market today are loaded with chemicals. One of the most used chemical is the poisonous pesticide DEET. DEET is actually so poisonous that the Environmental Protection Agency says you should wash it off your skin when you are finished using it, avoid breathing it in and not spray it directly on your face. DEET has been associated with seizures and several cases of toxic encephalopathy (encephalitis) in children, including
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the pesky little bugs that you are trying to fight off. With many natural repellents you dont get that chemical smell and you will usually have a less sticky residue left on your skin. At Oliv 426, our customers prefer a custom blend featuring catnip oil as its main repellant, along with other essential oils including lemongrass, tea tree, gardenia and eucalyptus for a delightful fragrance without the sticky residue. There are other natural repellents out there as well and I urge you to find which repellent works best for you and your lifestyle. And be sure to read the labels of the repellents you already have at home and any that you buy in the future. Now that you are aware of the harmful chemicals found in many commercial repellents you can make an informed decision on what you want to use on yourself and your family to protect against the mosquitoes this summer. Enjoy the rest of your (hopefully bug-free) summer!
Caitlin Brotz is owner of Oliv 426, located at 511 N. 8th St. in downtown Sheboygan or online at Olivu426.com. Devoted to improving the well-being of customers and the world around us every day, Oliv 426 believes in creating all-natural personal care products that are truly healing, non-harmful and affordable for everyday use. For more information about Oliv 426 or to learn more about the benefits of all-natural personal care, contact Caitlin at Caitlin@Olivu426.com or 920.783.0809.
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Getting to the Heart(Math) of the problem

Dont let stress overtake your life
By Steven R. Clothier, MSE, PPSP
tress could easily become our next public health crisis, said Norman Anderson, CEO of the American Psychological Association as he presented the APAs 2010 Stress in America survey. According to information provided by the Institute of HeartMath in Boulder Creek, California, stress is an issue reaching every nation, large and small, around the globe. International authorities now categorize stress as a leading health threat to societies worldwide. At no time in human history have so many major stressors converged to threaten the stability of our planet and communities. Some of the facts are absolutely staggering: 90% of all illnesses are stress-related (American Institute of Stress). 61% of the workforce is impacted by chronic stress, resulting in $300 billion of lost productivity (HERO study). Employees with high levels of stress have 46% higher health costs (JOEM 2009). Science has demonstrated that some stress can be good as it motivates us or can increase our performance. However, science has also shown that too much stress can deplete ones ability to function at their highest level and, as reported, can lead to many health-related issues. Stress is the bodys way of telling us that we are imbalanced. Its alerting us that we need to recalibrate our system so that our mental, emotional and physical health is not compromised. Otherwise, ongoing stress can also lead to the deterioration of relationships with family, friends and colleagues. Todays stress is different as we are continually bombarded with change, and the speed of our lives doesnt allow us the time to unwind and decompress. Additionally, all of the advances in media and technology keep us connected constantly with reminders of what we need to get done and what is happening in the world at that moment.
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How do we deal with the stress?
Unfortunately, stress has become the new norm in our society. People sleep less, work more and have less time to participate in the positive life events (i.e., hobbies, family, exercising) that will help their body, mind and soul rejuvenate. Then, as we continue to be sleep deprived, overworked and inundated with stress-provoking attacks, we dont even realize that our mood and behavior may be changing. We adjust to the challenges and justify that these gradual changes in our emotions, behavior and health is normal.
Some of the positive strategies that can be used to deal with the stressors in your life include: Exercise. Deal with the problem and dont avoid it. Take things lightly. Ask for help. Get connected/Join a group. Meditate. Take some ME time. Count to 10 before you react. Eat well. Set realistic goals/standards.
One of the most effective ways to deal with stress is a unique system developed by the Institute of HeartMath. HeartMaths research (published in the American Journal of Cardiology) led to the development of software (emWave) that trains people how to reach a physiological state called heart coherence, where the heart, brain and nervous systems come into synchronization. These tools and techniques positively affect a persons heart rate variablity, which balances hormone levels and the autonomic nervous system. This leads to a psychophysiological change and a person feeling more balanced and
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in control. The techniques learned can lead to more mental clarity, creativity and better problem solving skills during stressful periods. Research completed by HeartMath involving 5,000 individuals using their stress solutions found significant changes in just six to nine weeks. Improvements continued when reassessed at six months and one year. 50% drop in fatigue. 46% drop in anxiety. 60% drop in depression. 30% improvement in sleep. Globally, HeartMath techniques are being used by: thousands of children and adults; healthcare professionals and companies; small and large size businesses; and the U.S. military. Stress affects us all, but there are methods available that can ensure that it doesnt overtake your life. Finding what works for each person is key to better physical and emotional health.
Steven R. Clothier, M.S.E., is a licensed private practice school psychologist with 20 years of experience. Steve is a trained HeartMath practitioner. HeartMath is a unique system based on rigorous scientific research and validated techniques to assist in personal development and improved emotional, mental and physical health. Steve also specializes in psycho-educational services and can provide evaluations and assistance for educationally related problems. For more information call 920.883.9336 (Menasha) or visit www.clothierconsulting.com.
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Reduce your summertime cooling costs
his summer has been unusually warm, and along with the heat comes higher energy bills. There are several things that can be done to curb those high air-conditioning costs. First, on evenings when the temperature drops below 68 degrees, shut off the air and open the windows to generate a cross-current through your home. You can also place a fan near a window to cool your home naturally. In the morning, just after sunrise, close your windows to keep the cooler air inside as long as possible before turning on the A/C. Second, be sure to have your air-conditioning system checked at least once every two years by a technician to make sure it is operating efficiently. The coils or cooling fins on the unit that sits outside should be kept clean of debris,and in most cases, the coils can be cleaned easily by hosing them down with water. These fins are fragile and can easily be damaged by debris, weed whacking, animals, wind-blown hail and the like. Unless the damage is severe, a technician can generally comb out these bent fins and restore them to proper working order. Third, adding insulation in your attic generally reduces heating and cooling costs. However, attic ventilation also plays a key role in the performance of your entire houses conditioning system. It
is not enough to simply add roof vents. There must be adequate intake air moving into your attic from the soffit area, which then passes through this unconditioned space and out the roof vents at the top of your roof. Having to do routine repairs, such as after a hail storm, presents an excellent opportunity to ensure your attic has the proper amount of air flow. While replacing your roof, siding, soffit or fascia, a qualified roofing/siding contractor should be able to inspect the air flow in your attic and make any necessary modifications. DO NOT have your house roofed or sided without consulting an expert. State-certified energy consultants can be contracted to perform an energy audit, which provides a thorough analysis of your homes energy performance. Along with ventilation and air flow, they can give you valuable information on appliance efficiency and safety, and can offer ways to reduce your energy bills and save you money!
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OGA for ALL

Deborah Williamsons Midwest Power Yoga in Sheboygan Falls offers yoga to everyone, regardless of income BY JACKIE PETERS
Yoga should be accessible to everyone. I want the doors open to all.

-Deborah Williamson
a 20-year resident of Kohler, is a woman on a mission. After teaching, training and practicing yoga for over 25 years, she is determined to see more people have access to its many life-changing benefits. Her latest effort, Midwest Power Yoga of Sheboygan Falls, is Wisconsins newest studio operating with all free and donation-based yoga classes. The concept is growing in this area of the country (including the well-publicized Panera Bread Foundation donation-based cafe in Chicago), but it has been a trend on the coasts for awhile now, says Williamson. ... now I am able to make it a reality in the best place possible the place I call home. Community and contribution are important to Williamson, who believes you should reach out to someone new every day. Giving back with free and donationbased classes gives Williamson the daily
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opportunity to share yoga with a wider audience even those who might not consider themselves traditional yoga students. The new studio has allowed me to provide an environment that is safe, friendly and open, creative yet appropriately challenging, all while respecting both diversity of ideas and physical and emotional abilities, she explains. Williamson, an international yoga teacher and teacher trainer, studio owner, life coach and business woman, teaches all of the classes herself. And her classes arent always typical. As Kellie Lin Knott, a songwriter and yoga teacher, explains, its not always calm or quiet it can be playful, fun and full of sweating and laughing. There are no rules anything goes and everyone is welcome! teaching experience came about due to a chance opportunity back in 1981 when she was asked to fill in for an ill yoga teacher. The then-fitness instructor and freshman in college was given a VHS copy of a PBS yoga video featuring Lilias Folan (a popular television yoga instructor at the time), which she had to memorize only hours before teaching her first class.
Williamsons first yoga
Since then, Williamson has studied with many instructors around the world in various yoga styles, eventually opening her own yoga teacher training school in Wisconsin. The yoga never went away. Its been a permanent part of my life, she reflects. Williamson spent time in the hospitality industry, even working for Kohler Co., but in 2004 she made the decision to quit her full-time job and open the first Midwest Power Yoga in Appleton. She quickly grew the business to multiple locations with over 25 classes a week. Even after the studio was staffed with additional instructors, hand-picked and trained by Williamson, she continued to make the 90-minute commute to and from Appleton and Kohler five days a week to teach classes and offer trainings. Although international teaching opportunities became more plentiful over the years for Williamson at yoga conferences, festivals and retreats in places like Mexico, India, Italy, Costa Rica, Bali and the U.S., she eventually down-sized to her original Appleton studio while leading yoga teacher trainings and special events throughout the states and around the world. Earlier this year, after eight and a half years in her Appleton location, Williamson was looking for office space close to her Kohler home. Quite by accident, she instead found a new studio space in downtown Sheboygan Falls and signed the lease on the spot. When Williamson alerted her Appleton teachers to the new location, yoga teacher Crystal Hill, (also trained by Williamson), offered to buy the Appleton-based Midwest Power Yoga. It was a dream come true for both women. Hill was able to expand her brand, Pura Vida Yoga, with the already wellestablished studio in Appleton, acquiring the exceptional existing teaching staff and current class schedule as well as a wonderful student base. Williamson was able to at last open her
donation-based studio in her hometown. It was a win-win for all involved, says Williamson, I love teaching and want to teach as many classes as I can. Being so close to home makes it easy.
Since the opening of Midwest Power Yoga in Sheboygan
Williamson offers 200-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher training certification programs across the country and around the world. She has trained hundreds of yoga teachers and helped even more to open thriving yoga businesses. See www.wildabundantlife.com for many specialty certifications that are also available.
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Williamson both teaches classes and trains teachers in this everevolving workout. According to the Web site, its crazy fun combined with yoga asana, fitness bootcamp stations and a whole new brain chemistry. She has made the class available for certification and licensing worldwide.
Falls only 2 miles from her home on July 2, 2012, Williamson has been doing for her community what she does best: helping people create the lives they have always dreamed of, both on and off the yoga mat. She helps people acknowledge the gifts they already have and inspires them to live in joy. My life has completely transformed because of the programs I have done with Debbie, testifies yoga teacher and life coach, Christen Iannone. Williamson offers regular yoga classes every day except for Friday and Sunday, as well as Yoga Body Bootcamp classes, Live Music and Yoga classes, free 9 a.m. Saturday morning classes and workshops from other well-known yoga teachers from around the world. All are listed online at www.midwestpoweryoga.com. Whats next on Williamsons bucket list? She may need to do some fast talking to get her wonderful husband of 22 years, Mark (along with their two dogs, Yogi and Rocky), to live 6 months of each year in Bali! I get to do what I love every day, says Williamson. Whether its in Bali, around the world or right here in Kohler, Im lucky enough to have the support from friends and family, and an amazing community of yogis to work and play with. Twenty years ago I never would have imagined that Id be teaching yoga fulltime at home and on the road, or that Id have the opportunity to reach so many people. Its a very good life.
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Letting go of judgment
By Wendy Fahrbach
ecently, I completed my first triathlon. What was so impactful were the unexpected lessons and takeaways that race day gave me. Im not referring to the feelings of empowerment and pure joy nor the feelings of shin splints and tight hamstrings. Perhaps I went in a bit ignorant ok, a lot ignorant but arent all triathletes rail thin and super buff people? Those people were certainly there, but the most beautiful part of the experience was observing all the different ages, shapes and sizes of the competitors. All preconceived notions were very quickly dismissed. This was similar to an experience I had when starting to attend yoga classes
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Natures Pathways
This sense of entitlement call it annoyance, if you will with others who are just like us, is unhealthy for our mind, body and spirit.
outside of my family room. Surprise! Everyone didnt look like Shiva Rea. It was so neat to share space with people wanting to gain flexibility and strength and peace from this practice, regardless of their physical appearance. Both of these events have allowed me to let go of judgments, not only of how others should look, but of how I should look. Why are we so quick to set up barriers and judgments between ourselves and others? We feel others should think how we think as we share our opinions, assuming we have the correct opinion. Others should do things the way we would do things or we have something to say about it, usually in a condescending manner. What if we began to stop thinking of ourselves as separate from everything? After all, we really are not separate from each other, or nature, or the sea or even the universe. Were all made up of the same stuff at a molecular level. Its all connected. The limiting belief patterns that cause us to hang on so tightly to these judgments are based in fear. Do you want to live in fear? Holistic psychotherapist Shelley Riutta, MSE, LPC, once said that fear is an acronym for false evidence appearing real. If that is the case, we certainly have the choice of letting go! What have you got to lose anyway? Your fear? Your anxiety? Your anger? We take life so seriously these days. In a sense, we make our role so much bigger than it truly is. We are no better than anyone else. We simply go along each day making decisions based on our past experiences. But we also often judge others by our own experiences, and this really isnt fair. Its up to us if we want to change the cycle of our actions and reactions. This sense of entitlement call it annoyance, if you will with others who
are just like us, is unhealthy for our mind, body and spirit. The next time you find yourself being critical of someone, take a few moments to ask what fearful place it is coming from deep within you. What about your reaction toward that person makes you feel better about yourself? Then think about if you would be comfortable answering to your Higher Power for your thoughts and actions. Are they truly justified? You may surprise yourself with the level of compassion this type of exercise can cultivate. And dont forget, this goes for judgment and criticism of yourself, too. Loving and having compassion towards others cannot be obtained until you have it toward yourself. We need to honor the part of us that is in every being. We need to begin seeing our similarities with others and let that draw us closer to one another. In doing so, we can move beyond the constrictions of labels and into a beautiful, full life. The type of life we are meant to live. You are absolutely worth it.
Wendy Fahrbach is the founder of Brown Dog Meditation and Wellness Center, LLC, in Green Bay. Private, group, corporate, in-person or virtual, and tele-seminars are offered in meditation and mind-body wellness. Wendy is certified in Primordial Sound Meditation through Dr. Deepak Chopra and The Chopra Center for Well-Being in Carlsbad, Calif. For more information, please contact Wendy at www.browndogmeditation.com or 920.621.4593.
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I love you summer, but you are ruining my diet!

By Kimberly Neher, MS, clinical nutritionist
only had a handful of chips a tiny scoop of potato salad and just a little piece of cake. Does this sound like you? It seems harmless enough, but if youre trying to stay healthy, the average summer barbecue can leave you feeling less than celebratory. When you think about how many Americans are participating in barbecues, graduation
parties and various other events this summer, thats a lot of potentially calorieladen eating (and this is not even including the delicacies we find at the county fairs and festivals)! However, these social events do not have to ruin your diet. There is hope for healthy outdoor meals, especially if you watch the sauces and side dishes and stay away from
the chips and dips. Simple steps can make a difference, whether youre grilling for a crowd or bringing a side dish to an event. Swapping simple alternatives to traditional classic dishes can mean the difference between enjoying yourself all weekend long or feeling lousy after overdoing it on one day. Moderation is key!
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might stick to your hips. Summer barbecues dont have to be about hot dogs, brats, ribs and chicken drumsticks. Go for foods that require a knife and fork. Generally speaking, if your meat is considered portable, its probably not good for you! Grilling fish and lean cuts of meat like chicken breasts and even filet mignon gives diners the delicious, smoky, char-grilled taste synonymous with cooking outdoors just be sure to skip the heavy sauces and sugary marinades. 2. Work on a healthy color during summer; dont be too white. Of course this isnt about your tan! Side salads that are white from mayonnaise are best avoided. Opt for a combination of purple and red potatoes, or macaroni
So many unnecessary calories are consumed from beverages. Skip the sugar-laden sodas, punches, and sports and energy drinks.
salad made with quinoa pasta and crunchy vegetables, like shredded carrots, colorful bell peppers and fresh parsley, to add more color and flavor than traditional side salads. Hold the full-fat mayo altogether and substitute nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt or a dressing of diluted vinegar, fresh herbs and a taste of honey. 3. Observe all the buns you can! Hamburger buns, that is. If you must serve burgers and dogs, 100% wholegrain/wheat buns pack more nutritional punch than the overly processed and refined white-flour buns. White-flour products have been stripped of beneficial nutrients, like fiber, which help regulate ourdigestive systemand keep us feeling full longer. 4. Keep the cooler light. So many unnecessary calories are consumed from beverages. Skip the sugar-laden sodas, punches, and sports and energy drinks. Since these events are celebrations and very social, also be mindful of regular beer, wine and cocktails. Adding seltzer water and ice to wines helps keep the calories down and lasts much longer. Impress your guests and take the time to make and serve unsweetened iced tea or water infused with fruits, cucumbers or fresh mint! It will surely be a hit with all
ages, and those who are drinking alcoholic beverages can alternate with water. 5. Spice up your dessert. Who really wants to bake desserts on a sweltering summer day? How about grilling some fresh tropical fruit and serving it with a dash of nutmeg? Its not only fast, but simple. After the main courses are cooked, fruit can be placed on the grill while the other finishing touches are being made. This dessert is then ready by the time guests are seated. This treat is simple to make, guaranteed not to melt, and will be a welcome and refreshing treat thats easy on the waistline!
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Ingredients: 2 c. liquid egg whites 1 c. chopped mushrooms 1 heaping T. fresh chives, chopped 13 c. reduced fat sharp cheddar c. green onions Salt and pepper
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves 3
Calories 108 Total Fat 1 g Total Carbohydrates 2 g Protein 20 g
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ing spray. 2. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cook 3. Pour egg whites into muffin cups. and green onions among egg cups. 4. Divide chopped mushrooms, chives 5. Sprinkle with cheese. 6. Season with salt and pepper. 7. Bake for 30 minutes.
Shana Conradt is co-founder, developer and nutrition specialist for BeWellCooking.com. She is the author of Getting Fit With Food: 101 Healthy Eating Recipes. She was the founding partner of Ellipse Fitness/Ellipse Management Company; the co-founder of Livewell Yoga and personal trainer for Kristin Steede, a contestant on Season 7 of NBCs The Biggest Loser. Shana Conradt has been a fitness instructor, weight loss consultant, teacher, educator, counselor and competitive athlete for more than 15 years.
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Hypnosis and habits

By Trish Poole
n order to start smoking, a person actually hypnotizes him or herself to do it. And this is true with most any habit; both bad and good. It is easiest to notice, though, with something like smoking, because we all know that smoking is bad for our health and yet people do it anyway. Did you ever wonder how and why that happens? A person who starts smoking uses many self-hypnosis techniques when they begin. They do this because smoke itself threatens the life of the body and the body has a survival instinct. Naturally our bodies will reject things and experiences that will threaten our well-being; however, we can over-ride this instinct. This is how it is done by the unsuspecting smoker. First, the smoker must have seen someone a peer, a hero, an anti-hero or a parent smoking and made a positive connection to smoking. The positive connection is what s/he thinks she will gain as a result of smoking. Second, the smoker thinks about smoking; in thinking about it, s/he makes a sort of mental movie about what it will look like, feel like, sound like, etc. For example, the person might think about how s/he will hold the cigarette when around others. What brand will they smoke? Who will notice that s/he is smoking? Third, the soon-to-be smoker practices smoking. The first time the person smoked, s/he probably coughed, choked and gagged because it is not natural to breathe in any
kind of smoke. With a bit of practice and self-convincing, the smoker eventually overcame the reflex to reject smoking. Finally, after 21 to 30 days of smoking, the smoker developed a habit of smoking; and soon after, began to identify with being a smoker. Along the way s/he somehow got more out of smoking than not smoking, which encouraged him/her to continue to smoke. The feedback couldve been positive; for example, acceptance from peers, or feeling more associated with cool or powerful people. There are times when negative feedback will keep a person in their unhealthy habits just as strongly as positive feedback. Any habit is developed in the same way. We rarely think of how our good habits became established but they were established in similar ways. First there is observation of a desired outcome; second is planning the outcome, which includes thinking about it and how it will feel to arrive at the outcome; then taking steps to complete it. So when someone goes for hypnosis to quit smoking or to end most any other negative habit, you could say they are being de-hypnotized to un-do negative habits and to implement healthy habits.
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Secondhand stress
By Brenda Velissaris, MSE, LPC, NCC
ost of us have experienced a time when someone close to us was stressed out and their stress affected our life in some way. Whether it is a co-worker with relationship issues who brings the problem to work, a neighbor who has lost his job, or a family member that cant seem to stay clean and sober, we are affected by the spillover of that persons stress. Secondhand stress is the stress of someone else that spills over into your life, and you take that stress on as your own. People who are exposed to secondhand stress often over compensate in the hopes of defusing the situation, which then leads to more stress. Individuals most susceptible
to this stress are those who caretake, those who have weak boundaries and those who enable others. Some experts believe that secondhand stress is more anxiety-provoking and debilitating than our own stress because we cannot directly control or fix this type of stress. Consequences of secondhand stress are having feelings of being helpless, confused, frustrated and overwhelmed. Health-related issues such as
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Take a step back from the situation and ask yourself, Whose stress is this? to tease out what stress is yours and what stress is second hand. Focus on your own stress and let go of the rest. Knowing what you are dealing with is a big relief in and of itself. Set healthy boundaries with the person whose stress is affecting you. You can be supportive without taking on others stress. Find the balance.
Establish and use effective coping strategies. Part of being human is having empathy for others. What happens when we are empathetic is that we give ourselves to another and if we are not careful, we end up ceasing to care for ourselves. For an effective coping skill, reflect on the meditation below. Stop busying yourself with other peoples problems; a lot of times we do this to avoid our own. This only complicates matters because now you have not only your stressors, but also someone elses, making you more stressed out. Recognize your limitations. We cannot do it all, be it all, solve it all, etc. Do what you can and leave it at that. Listen, dont fix. Most times people just want to vent and not have the stress actually fixed. When you start fixing for someone, you take on their stress and run the risk of enabling.
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Back-toschool beauty tools

By Mair Runge
o, its time to load up your daughters college-bound coupe. Mini fridge, check. Toaster oven, check. Digital camera, laptop, check, check. Cell phone, already attached. Laundry basket, check. And just when you think you cant jostle the junk one more inch ... make room for the beauty tools. From musthaves to I-wants, here are the latest, greenest back-to-school bundles for you and your scholars. Shampoo and conditioner duos: Customize your daily duo by choosing from formulations designed to either: protect your colored mane from the sea and sun; smooth-out your unruly hair and reduce its drying time; add body and fullness to your limp locks; or moisturize your thirsty tresses. Most shampoo/conditioner duos come in handy totes and include pumps for easy dispensing. Add a dry shampoo for those dont-have-time-to-wash-last-nights-party-out-of-myhair-before-Chemistry 101 mornings. Dry shampoos come in powder or spray form, are H2O free, and work their magic by absorbing oils and odors and (after a few minutes of drying time) allowing you to brush the debris away. Flat irons, curling irons and blow dryers: Whether you want to smooth, coil, twist or dry, these implements can aid you in creating the hair you want from the hair you have. Ceramic irons help protect the hair from pulling and breaking, and different settings for heat and speed allow you to control the amount of damage done to your hair. Heat styling products can also help protect your hair as you straighten or curl; they contain ingredients that reduce the drying time that it takes to secure your style, resulting in a lower environmental energy imprint one head of hair at a time. Sun protection plans: From last-bake to spring break help protect yourself from the sun with a little pre-planning. Use SPF 30 or higher when defending yourself against those relentless rays. In the event that you have too much fun in
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Mair Runge is a freelance writer and licensed cosmetologist who teaches Jane Iredale Cosmetics product knowledge at Gill-Tech Academy of Hair Design, a long-standing cosmetology school located in Appleton. For more information about Gill-Tech Academy, its products and services, go to their Web site at www. gill-tech.com.
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Malnutrition among the elderly

By Kate McCarthy
alnutrition is now being recognized as a major health risk among the elderly. Studies show that an increasing number of Americans over 65 are not getting the calories, proteins or essential vitamins and minerals necessary for good health. In fact, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, only 17% of the older adult population is actually consuming a quality diet. Surveys show that 30% of seniors skip at least one meal a day and many are living on less than 1000 calories
daily. An estimated 15-20% of the over-65 population suffers from malnourishment. At a time when the entire country is concerned about obesity and overeating, it sounds amazing that a substantial segment of Americans elderly are going hungry. There are many reasons why the elderly are not eating the quality or quantity of food they need. Reduction in sensitivity to taste and smell. A loss of appetite is often related to an older persons loss of ability to taste and smell foods.
Medications. Side effects of medications or combinations of medications, can cause a reduction of appetite, increase instances of nausea and make food taste differently. Poor dental health. Poorly fitted dentures, jaw pain, mouth sores and missing teeth make chewing difficult and can lead to avoidance of eating protein-laden meats. Financial difficulties. Living on a fixed income often means the elderly must decide between purchasing quality foods and paying bills. Inability to shop. Navigating busy streets and crowded shops can be daunting for the elderly, especially in bad weather. Many forego shopping for fresh produce and try to get by with what is on hand. Physical frailty. Lack of strength, arthritic pain, dizziness or disabilities can make even simple meal preparation too much of a task. Forgetfulness. Dementia, Alzheimers disease and poor memory can hinder a senior from eating a proper variety of foods on a regular schedule. It is common among elderly with cognitive challenges to skip meals and not be aware of when they last ate. Depression. Sadness due to difficulties with health, loss of family and friends, or loneliness can affect appetite and cause an elderly person to lose interest in food.
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Malnutrition leaves an elder open to nutrient deficiencies, muscle atrophy and a weakened immune system. It plays a role in morbidity, mortality, recovery from illness, overcoming functional disabilities and physical complications. Malnutrition is directly related to increases in infections, imbalances in electrolytes, loss of skin integrity, anemia, and overall weakness and fatigue. It is not always easy to recognize if an elderly loved one is suffering from malnutrition. Weight is not always a good indication. According to Dr. William B. Bateman, Jr. of the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y., a person can be quite overweight and still be nutritionally starving to death from a protein point of view. The obvious signs of malnutrition are loss of appetite and an unintentional loss of body fat. Other indicators include dry and dull hair, conjunctive dryness and a receding of the gums. An onset of mental confusion, light-headedness, loss of taste and smell, weakness in motor skills, falls and fractures, and skin sores are all indications that dietary imbalances exist. The problem is that many of the
symptoms of malnutrition among the elderly are commonly thought of as a natural part of the aging process and not seen as signs of a treatable condition. Even among medical professionals, many older patients with nutrition risks have their symptoms treated without care providers addressing the root of the problem. The fact that the elderly experience a physiological decline, grow frail and become increasingly susceptible to illness, has long been accepted as just an unfortunate part of aging, yet recent findings show that many of the common conditions associated with aging are largely related to malnutrition. Gerontologists are now excited about recent evidence that indicates that the illness and disease burden experienced by the elderly could be significantly lightened by following a better diet. According to Dr. Ranjit K. Chandra of the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, it is not impossible for 80- or 90-year-olds to have immune systems similar to that of 40-year-olds if their dietary needs are not compromised. Even those elderly who have suffered from malnutrition can begin
to restore their immune systems, improving their resistance to diseases by correcting dietary deficits. Following a proper diet is essential to the health and longevity of seniors and the elderly. By consuming a nutritionally balanced diet, seniors can add years of health to their lives. To learn more about the specific nutritional needs of the elderly, check out the Elderly Nutrition Handout available at www.scribd.com.
Kate McCarthy is director of operations for HomeAid Health Care, which provides non-medical home services for the elderly who wish to remain safe and independent at home. HomeAid is a sister company to Prairie Home Assisted Living, which has served the physical, spiritual, mental and health needs of their residents since 1999. Together the two companies provide comprehensive care that meets the needs of the elderly in the Fox Valley. Sources: Malnutrition in the Elderly: An Unrecognized Health Issue by Danielle Maher, Student Nurse &Carol Eliadi, EdD, JD, APRN. Nutrition and the Elderly, by Leanne Beattie and Nicole Nichols, www.sparkpeople.com, retrieved 6/18/12. Ten Reasons Why Your Aging Parent May Not Be Eating Properly, by Leonard J. Hansen. www.agingcare.com. Retrieved 6/19/12.
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The emerald ash borer invasion

By Gary Coroneos
he emerald ash borer (EAB), a green beetle native to Asia, was first detected in North America ten years ago in the Detroit, Michigan area. Since that time, it has been found in two Canadian provinces and fifteen states, including Wisconsin. It was found in Wisconsin in August 2008 near the community of Newberg, several miles northeast of West Bend. Since then it has been found in the counties of Brown, Crawford, Kenosha, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Racine and Vernon, and most recently in Dane and Walworth counties as well. The EAB is suspected to have arrived in this country in pallet wood. In its native land, these bugs attack and kill only weakened or stressed ash trees, but here in North America, they also attack and kill healthy ash trees. North American ash trees have no defense against this insect and are all at the risk of being killed. Trees may die within two to four years of being infected. It is estimated that 50 million ash trees are dead or dying in the Midwest because of this insect. The EAB is a metallic green, wood-boring beetle. The adult is not very big and can fit on top of a penny with room to spare. The adult only feeds on a few leaves and does not do much damage to the trees. It is the larvae that does all the damage. It lives inside the ash tree where we cannot see it and feeds on the spongy layer of tissue below the bark. By tunneling through the tissue, it stops the trees ability to move water and nutrients back and forth from the roots to the rest of the tree. As more larvae infest the ash and cause more tunneling, the tree declines.
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Crown dieback: The tree starts to die from the top down, showing more and larger patches of dead branches as the process goes on. Epicormic sprouting along large branches and trunk: Infected trees will attempt to grow new branches and leaves where they still can. Bark splits: The bark will crack and open up where the larvae have killed all the tissue behind that area. Old tunneling will be visible. Woodpecker feeding: They will feed on the larvae below the bark. This usually will be seen in the top of the tree where the larvae first start. The wood pecker damage will look like strips of bark have been pulled off the tree. It may sound easy to tell if your tree has EABs, but the symptoms are nearly identical to those often seen on ash infested or infected
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Gary Coroneos is a certified arborist, pesticide applicator, and member of the ISA and WAA. He is with Ranger Services Inc., a landscape and urban forest management company. For more information, please call 920.731.3511. Sources: Emerald Ash Borer. 24 May 2012. http://www.emeraldashborer.info/. Wisconsins Emerald Ash Borer Information Source. June 2012. http:// datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/eab/index.jsp. Forest Health Protection Emerald Ash Borer. September 2008. U.S. Forest Service. http://na.fs.fed.us/fhp/eab/.
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The amazing power of a blueberry

By Denise Winek, RN
eve all heard that blueberries are good for us, but did you know theres a special blueberry out there that researchers have found by studying the dietary habits of the Tlinkit Eskimos in Alaska? Common blueberries contain many health-promoting properties, including high levels of antioxidants. A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture determined that blueberries have the highest total antioxidant capacity per serving when compared to 24 varieties of fresh fruits, 23 vegetables, 16 herbs and spices, 10 different nuts, and 4 dried fruits.
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In Dr. James Josephs studies on blueberries, he clearly demonstrated that daily consumption of modest amounts of blueberries dramatically slows impairments in memory and motor coordination that normally accompany aging. Researchers speculated that blueberry supplementation may also help slow the decline in brain function that accompanies diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease. Think of the countless people who could benefit from this superfood! And it gets better they are good for our waistline! A study by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center suggested that eating blueberries could help get rid of belly fat. The research shows the potential of blueberries reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. The effect is thought to be due to the high level of phytochemicals (naturally occurring antioxidants) that blueberries contain. Athletes will love these berries. According to findings published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, blueberries, which contain polyphenols, may counter the detrimental effect of oxidative stress caused by excessive exercise of athletes. In short, it can prevent chronic degenerative conditions that are common among athletes due to the free radicals produced during excessive exercise. Blueberries, being natures most potent antioxidant, are extremely beneficial for these athletes. Now for the heart. A study published in the Journal of Medical Foods shows that blueberries may help in preventing heart disease and strokes. Another study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry showed that blueberries lowered cholesterol levels, which helps to lower the risk of heart disease. As a boomer, this got my attention. So what if it stains your teeth, tongue, countertop, and fingers. Its worth it! My morning smoothie is blue and Ive never felt so good!
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Whats eating Gilbert Grape? Better not be your dog!

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he many benefits of composting easily overshadow any negative aspects of maintaining a compost heap. Nevertheless a very real challenge some backyard composters face is keeping their beloved pet dog from eating the heap. This months article, co-written by a veterinarian and composter, offers a different perspective on how composting can affect the family dog. Picking up dog poop has become a very interesting and unsettling experience
for me lately. In an effort to reduce our landfill waste, my family has been setting aside produce scraps, coffee grounds and overripe fruit for our backyard compost heap. These organic greens, mixed properly with browns, such as old leaves and straw, do not tend to attract varmints (such as gluttonous yellow Labradors named EdGrrr). However, having this week found dog poop consisting mostly of whole green grapes, I think something has gone awry with my compost heap.
The grape poop is concerning for a couple of reasons. The least of my worries is that one of my exuberant children is stocking the compost heap improperly, meaning the pile will not mature as quickly. More concerning is the fact that my dog is obviously gorging himself on a potentially toxic fruit grapes. In spite of the fact that some dogs have historically eaten grapes with no obvious ill effect, grape ingestion has been repeatedly and definitively linked with sudden kidney
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failure in dogs. No one knows for sure the exact number of grapes or raisins necessary to cause toxicity, but cases have been documented involving from over a pound of grapes to as little as a single serving of raisins! Toxicities have been seen involving all varieties of grapes, home-grown and storebought. Affected dogs usually begin vomiting within a few hours after eating the fruit and then develop diarrhea, tiredness, abdominal pain and decreased appetite. Partially digested grapes might be seen in the vomit or diarrhea. (Hmmm, the poop grapes Ive seen are whole ... maybe EdGrrr has been spared because he doesnt chew? One can hope ...) Kidney enzyme elevations
are typically seen on bloodwork anywhere from 24 hours to several days after the grapes are eaten. Immediate and aggressive veterinary intervention is crucial to give an affected dog its best chance for survival. As damage within the kidneys progresses to end-stage kidney failure, urine production stops completely and euthanasia is typically performed due to the grave prognosis for the pet. Fortunately, with early detection, decontamination, intensive-care hospitalization and monitoring, dogs can survive the immediate threat of grape and raisin toxicity. Even if your dog has eaten grapes or raisins in the past with no obvious ill effect, the safest advice is to avoid feeding any
grapes, raisins or other dried fruits to your pet until this toxicity is better understood. As for EdGrrr? I think he has once again dodged a bullet in his ongoing battle with dietary excess. And my family will need to fine tune our kitchen waste composting techniques. It is always important to build a compost pile with the proper ratio of carbon and nitrogen. However, it is even more important to make sure food scraps added to a compost pile are thoroughly buried and covered. The best way to keep your dog out of the compost pile is to build your compost pile inside a bin, either storebought or home-made. Then you can compost without worrying about which ingredients may harm your dog.
Sarah Everson is the business manager for Compost Joes Premium Soils and Organics, a private composting facility located between Fond du Lac and Oshkosh. Sarah also offers seminars and private classes on composting. For more information, visit www.CompostJoes.com or call her at 920.921.6223. Dr. Kim Everson is a veterinarian and founder of St. Bernards Animal Medical Center, N8545 Ridge Rd. (Old Cty. Rd. I), Van Dyne. For more information, visit www.petvet1.com or call her at 920.923.6608.
... grape ingestion has been repeatedly and definitively linked with sudden kidney failure in dogs.
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he first thing you notice at Terry Naturally health food store in Green Bay is the light, open, welcoming space. Then it hits you: they have a lot in here! Youll find nutritional supplements featuring the Terry Naturally brand and many others, gluten-free foods, natural shampoos and beauty supplies, goats milk and cheese, and an amazing selection of fresh olive oils, which are probably the most delicious form of antioxidants around. But as impressive as the inside space of the building is, the friendly, knowledgeable staff is truly the heart and soul of the business. Co-owned by Terry and Debra Lemerond, operated and managed by
Debra, Terry Naturally has become a destination store for health-conscious customers in the Green Bay and Fox Valley areas and beyond. We see customers who literally drive hours to be here because they love the store and just cant find this wide range of products and personalized service close to home, mentions Lemerond. It can be tough to walk into a store and begin talking to someone you dont know about a health concern thats why having such a helpful crew is so important. We believe in building sincere relationships with our customers, Lemerond continues. When you remember what is going on in someones life, what their health concerns are, and you genuinely care about
their well-being, it makes a big difference. Many of our customers are truly looking for a partner who can help them stay on track with a healthy lifestyle and provide trustworthy advice. Im blessed with an outstanding staff that can provide exactly that level of support. Aside from the service and selection, there are frequent presentations on all manners of health topics by expert speakers, including natural health expert and co-owner, Terry Lemerond. Every Wednesday there is a market that showcases locally produced, organic foods sold by the farmers who raise it, along with live music and open hours for the attached restaurant, Caff Naturally, providing a farm-to-fork dining experience. If the weather doesnt cooperate for an outdoor market, its no problem the whole works simply moves indoors. Its an enjoyable, family-friendly environment and an excellent way to celebrate good health.
Terry Naturally is located at 2625 Development Drive in Green Bay, just off the south GV exit from highway 172. The store is open from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. To learn more about Terry Naturally, you may call 920.965.1002 or check out their Web site at www.terrynaturally.com.
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Shopping for wine

By Sara Cujak
ave you ever said this when shopping for wine: I want a really good bottle of wine. What do you suggest? My response typically is, Whats your version of a really good bottle of wine? What would really help me help you is if you were more specific: details like price range, variety and why you want it. The why-you-want-it followed by price range is probably the most important, because this information then will lead me to more questions or a couple of choices under the category of a really good bottle.
A few rules to remember when shopping for wine:

about wine.
1. No one in the world knows everything 2. Wine is to be enjoyed. 3. Expensive does not equal better. 4. You are your own best judge. 5. Most wines are really good wines. 6. Experimentation is fun. 7. Advice is free for the asking. 8. Youll never know unless you try it.
(Wine for Dummies, 3rd Edition) 9. To learn about wine, you need to drink it.
If the wine is for you, then its a matter of what you usually drink and if you are willing to try something new. I usually steer people toward something they may have never heard of or had before. I think thats part of the fun of going to a wine specialty store; they have some unusual wines and there is someone to help you select a bottle. When shopping for that really good bottle you should keep in mind a few things. As
you are walking around, dont be afraid to ask questions. The retailer should know more about wine than you. Good wine stores will have handmade signs or price tags. That shows they care about wine and the customer. You should also see wines you have never seen before. This means the store owner is selecting the wines. In grocery stores, the local large distributor decides what goes on the shelves, not the grocery store itself. A wine specialty store, or any place you buy wine, should be clean with no dust on the bottles. Its not a good sign if they have a layer or three of dust on the bottles. Make sure the store is not too hot or too cold. Hopefully they dont have any wine right next to the door that goes directly outside. Those bottles really take a beating. Ask if the wine store has wine tasting events or classes; they should. This is a way for you to learn about wine. Dont be afraid to inquire how they store their wine. You do not know how long that wine has been sitting on the shelf and before that in the case. One more thing I feel is very important is that they are willing to take back a bad bottle of wine and can tell you why its bad. Wine can become flawed in the bottle, and many of the flaws have their own unique tastes and smells. Make sure to bring back the cork, too. Even a really good bottle of wine can be flawed. I hope this gives you some confidence when shopping for wine. One last thing to remember about most specialty wine
store owners: they love wine, they love to share their knowledge and they want you to enjoy wine too.
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Exploring your dream life

By Phyllis Kasper, PhD
recent CBS This Morning show featured an interview with Hope Lewellen, a former airplane mechanic who lost one leg when run over by an airplane. Nightmares of being chased by something trying to kill her were a regular feature of her life until she discovered lucid dreaming. Nightmares are one of the frequent symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and interfere with much-needed restorative sleep. By reading a book on lucid dreaming, Hope learned to be aware of the fact that she was dreaming and to take control by flying away from the danger. This skill allowed her to conquer her nightmares and enjoy the freedom of flying. Lucid dreaming has been researched and is well accepted, even taught to children in some cultures. Yet the reporters discussed it as if it was not real, valid or helpful. They also seemed to think that even if it was real, it would be very difficult to learn. My personal experience and experience with patients tells me that lucid dreaming is real, valid, helpful and possible to learn. My personal experience began at age eight, when I was chased nightly by gorillas, lions and bears. Somehow having mom tell me it was only a dream after it was over didnt really help the fear. So
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as I was falling asleep, I simply instructed myself to remember its only a dream. Finally one night, the gorilla was menacing me and a dream friend named Nancy. Nancy said, What are we going to do? I replied, I dont know about you, but Im going to wake up. Fear is a great motivator for trying new things. Perhaps you havent suffered from nightmares. Perhaps you might even believe that you dont dream at all. Many people claim that they do not dream. Actually we dream at least 90-120 minutes per night, spread over several cycles. If you notice rapid eye movement (REM) in someone who is sleeping, you are seeing one of these dream cycles in action. While sometimes REM sleep is decreased by alcohol, prescription drugs or illness, most of us can improve our dream recall. By learning to remember dreams, we can discover their meaning and value. Our dreams offer us colorful, imaginative stories about our fears, hopes, conflicts and strengths. Sometimes they provide answers from the deepest wisdom of the inner self. Often they challenge us with questions, framed in a mysterious symbolic fashion. Through keeping a dream journal, we become experts on our own dreams. Keeping a journal first requires that you remember your dreams. You can improve your dream recall using simple techniques. At bedtime, remind yourself to recall your dreams, and then be sure to get enough sleep to wake up naturally without an alarm. When you awaken, dont jump out of bed. Relax and allow your mind to drift over images and thoughts. Then record the entire dream immediately without starting to interpret or edit. Pay particular attention to recurring dreams and themes. They are trying to tell you something about unfinished business. Once the dream is recorded, you can go over it to find the meanings and messages personal to you (dont use a dream dictionary). Start by giving it a title. Draw a scene to help yourself remember the visual qualities. Pay attention to the theme(s) expressed in a series of dreams. Do the emotions in the dream reflect your daily life? Record your associations to elements of the dream. What do
the colors, places, people and situations remind you of? Does the dream suggest action in your waking life by warning of danger or suggest creative solutions? Read the dream out loud to a friend for another viewpoint. Keep ownership. Its your dream. As a psychologist, I often help people process their dreams by re-entering them through hypnosis or Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a trauma technique based on using voluntary rapid eye movement similar to the natural eye movement during dreams. Processing like this is very similar to lucid dreaming. These techniques allow the dreamer to slow down action and see details, and to ask characters questions. On the surface, it might seem that all this is just about idle curiosity. So what? Life changing insights can occur. For example, a bulimic client realized that if she let her adoptive mother run her life, it could kill her. She made a decision to contact her biological family based on the dream. Exploring your dreams can change your life. To learn more, see: 1.) http://www.wikihow.com/Lucid-Dream, 2.) http://www.worldof-lucid-dreaming.com/videos/lucid-dreaming-subliminal-video. html, 3.) http://creativedreaming.org/patricia-garfield/.
Dr. Phyllis Kasper has extensive clinical, research and teaching experience. She is a state licensed psychologist and is listed on the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology Web site. Insurance companies can look her up on CAQH for billing psychotherapy sessions. Dr. Kasper has expertise in anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, peak achievement, biofeedback, hypnosis, EMDR and pain management. For more information, call her at 920.693.2250 or visit www.evolveability.com. She is available at Healthy Connections in Appleton and Pathways Counseling Center in Brookfield.
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By Cheryl Hosmer
urslane is my favorite garden weed! This herb is quite unique. Purslane is a succulent herb and contains alpha-linolenic acid, one of the highly sought after omega-3 fatty acids. Some common names include green purslane, pigweed and garden purslane. Purslane grows close to the ground with a round, smooth, reddish succulent stem. The leaves are also succulent and dark green with a small yellow flower, which blooms for only a short time around noon during the months of June and July. Purslane does better with a good amount of watering. It can make a beautiful edging to an herb garden.
This common garden weed is steamed and eaten as a vegetable in many parts of the world. Energetically, purslane is cooling, so it makes a great addition to a salad in summer.
This common garden weed is steamed and eaten as a vegetable in many parts of the world. Energetically, purslane is cooling, so it makes a great addition to a salad in summer. GreenMedInfo.com has many studies about the benefits of the herb purslane (P. olecracea), including that it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. Another study showed purslane efficacious in treating oral lichen planus. Purslane had a relatively potent but transient bronchodilatory effect on asthmatic airways in yet another study. Because purslane is mucilaginous, cooling and anti-inflammatory, it can benefit many complaints. Learn to identify this healthy herb. So, next time you see it growing in your garden dont pull it up. Instead eat the leaves in a salad! Purslane is contraindicated during pregnancy and for anyone with a cold and weak digestion.
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Battling a weight loss plateau?

Try the calorie confusion technique
By Tony Bednarowski
alorie confusion is a technique used by many in the bodybuilding world. This method can be rolled over to be used just as effectively for individuals who are trying to lose weight. Much like the muscle confusion technique, perfected by one of the gurus in the fitness industry, Tony Horton (developer of P90X programs), calorie confusion works under the same basic principles. The body is a very smart machine, thus finding the quickest and easiest way to adapt to circumstances and stresses put on it. What this means is that your body adapts to consistent routine. That is why Tony Hortons developed strategies are so successful in creating change. He has put together a system that never allows your body to adapt; therefore, continually forcing it to evolve. Now, as I explained, this technique can be rolled over into calorie confusion. This continual fluctuation in calorie consumption will keep your endocrine system guessing. The endocrine system, simply put, is the system that controls and regulates various human functions including: metabolism, growth and development, tissue function and mood. By using this technique you will keep your body from adapting to the same amount of calories being consumed day after day; therefore, keeping your furnace (metabolism) running very efficiently. How can you apply this method to your daily food consumption so you can achieve the best results? Lets assume that you normally eat around 2000 calories per day. You are going to want to fluctuate your calorie intake by 500 calories each way meaning 2000 calories will be your base. Next, and a big piece of this puzzle, is what part of your diet you will be adjusting. The answer to this is carbohydrates. You are always going to want to fluctuate your carbohydrate intake, leaving your protein and fat as consistent as possible. The last piece of the puzzle is rotation. You will want to rotate in 4-day increments:
Low Cal, Low Cal, High Cal, Medium Cal. Example:
Day 1 - 1500 calories Day 2 - 1500 calories Day 3 - 2500 calories Day 4 - 2000 calories When your body gets used to a consistent amount of calories it becomes stagnant, which is when weight loss plateaus happen. By rotating your calories you are shocking your metabolism, thus making it work harder on a consistent basis. Apply this technique to your existing weight loss program and kiss your weight loss plateaus goodbye! Note: If you are already on an extremely low-calorie diet, you may have to adjust the amount of calories you are consuming and where your calories are coming from. Remember, as I have explained in numerous past articles, a person should NEVER consume less than 1200 calories per day.
Tony Bednarowski is co-owner/publisher of Natures Pathways magazine, Your Path To Healthy Living. He writes about weight loss, nutrition, disease prevention awareness and personal development. For more information, visit www.naturespathways.com. Tony is also founder, developer and nutrition specialist for BeWellCooking.com, Be Well, Live Well. He is a board-certified nutrition specialist focusing on weight loss, chronic disease prevention and sport performance enhancement with more than 30 years of experience in the health and fitness industry as a trainer, nutrition specialist and competitive athlete. For more information, visit www.BeWellCooking.com.
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Jane searches for a life in balance
here does one go to get help all in one place for ones physical, emotional and spiritual needs? I found this at Life Force Wellness Center (LFWC). Coming from California and being a psychotherapist myself, Ive known and had easy access to top-notch holistic practitioners, and I was concerned that I would not be able to find the same in Wisconsin. Was I proven wrong when I found LFWC and Alexandria Binkowski. My experience there was even better than my experiences on the West Coast. From the first time I spoke with her on the phone, I knew she was the person I wanted to work with and could trust. Her knowledge, training and experience are impressive and extensive. I must admit, when I first read some of her clients testimonials I was very skeptical. Statements like: Her approach recognizes the mind-body connection through modalities both ultra-modern and ancient. Finally, someone who could help me recognize the mental puzzles of unhelpful thought patterns and simultaneously offer solutions that continue to reconnect me with the natural, healthy practices of a well-rooted, balanced lifestyle. I noticed the positive effects of working with Alexandria after my very first session, as I immediately experienced breakthroughs in areas of my life that felt stagnant, sometimes in ways I hadnt even realized. After several sessions of work all at my own choosing and direction (theres never any pressure in working with Alexandria, only freedom), I feel Im able to maximize my life in every aspect, as Ive never felt before. I found myself thinking, This is how every human should feel, always.
Alexandria uses her intuitive and empathic abilities ... whatever technique she chooses, what she teaches me and what she says ... is always for my best and highest good ...
open and direct with me. She says it the way it is and provided me with the tools to fix things, not just learn to live with them. As I read these comments, I kept thinking, How can anyone live up to such standards and praise? My clients never say things like this about me. I have to experience this and see for myself! That is just what I did and everything that has been written and said is true. The physical environment of LFWC is homey and peaceful with stained glass lighting, beautiful oriental paintings, mellow classy colors, and a general feeling of safety and security. Alexandria always greets me with a smile and immediately I feel her warm, caring and compassionate nature. My time with her goes by so fast that I dont want to leave. I always learn new things each time and have a great experience. Alexandria uses her intuitive and empathic abilities so I never know what to expect, but I can tell you that whatever technique she chooses, what she teaches me and what she says in her unique, direct way is always for my best and highest good even though I may not know or recognize it at the time. Eventually I can see and feel the benefits and changes happening within and outside of me. It is fascinating how brain spotting, psych-K, EFT, energy medicine and all of her techniques work in subtle or dramatic ways. I get more than my moneys worth. I cannot think of spending my hard-earned dollar on anything more than investing in myself. I am shocked at how reasonable and fair prices are at LFWC for all the returns that I get. Whether I see Alexandria for something
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t is my pleasure to write about one of my favorite places to enjoy great organic and fair trade coffee and homemade chai tea, as well as wonderful lunches or dinners: Harmony Caf. At one location, you can enjoy the old downtown Appleton architecture and tin ceilings, listen to live music or just read a book while dining. If you have the pleasure of dining at the Green Bay location, you can do a Above: Green Bay Harmony Caf location. little shopping at the nearby Goodwill store and support Right: Appleton Harmony Caf location. the community before or after your meal. Harmony Caf is a socially responsible establishment with a it was a wonderful homevision of creating welcoming, inclusive and vibrant communi- made artichoke dip with ties. It is a nonprofit and green caf that composts all of their chicken on a warm, fresh ciabcoffee grounds, filters and much of the left-over food and garbage. atta it was comfort food at Harmony Caf has many programs that support the communities its best! and those in them. With separate meeting rooms at both locations, Another guest went with a you are welcome to book a room for your private event. less traditional sandwich and When I visited the Harmony Caf today with my three guests, tried the house made CranApI decided I would have to force myself to venture from my usual ple Rosemary Chicken Salad order of the most flavorful veggie burger I have ever tried and often Sandwich. He was very happy crave on a regular basis: the Walnut Burger! Vegetarian or not, this with his order, which included is a must-try for all. Today I looked over the new streamlined menu chicken salad with cranberand decided to go with the vegan Garden Fresh Pizza. It tasted like ries, crisp Granny Smith my summer garden put together with tangy and sweet fresh mari- apples and fresh rosemary, all topped with crisp romaine lettuce nara sauce and was served on crisp flatbread. The flatbread was and served on a buttery croissant. There was no need to order one topped with artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, leafy green spinach of Harmony Cafs delicious homemade desserts with this lunch, as with sweet red onion and tangy roasted red pepper. I stepped out its sweet and fresh flavor satisfied all cravings! of the menu box and decided to make this vegan item vegetarian My fianc decided to stick with his usual choice because he loves One coupon per visit. Not valid with any instead and added mozzarella cheese and they were more than it so much: the all-popular Tillman. This sandwich is one of the accommodating to my special request. most-ordered menu items, consisting Expires June 30, 2011 of quality smoked turkey My guests decided to go with more protein-filled options. One meat warmed with crisp salty bacon, all smothered in Swiss cheese went with the Cheesy Artichoke Chicken Sandwich. As she stated, and served on a fresh, toasted ciabatta with artichoke cream cheese
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and leafy green fresh spinach. There are no words to describe the perfection that this sandwich is! I pick this up on my way home for his dinner on a very regular basis. No matter what your food preferences or how picky you are, you can rest assured knowing Harmony Caf will have something for you and will make any changes to your menu items as needed. Better yet, you can feel good knowing you are supporting the community and a local caf with a great cause to make the world a better place! Before you leave, you must take home one of their fabulous desserts (my personal favorite is the soft vegan sunrise bar) or homemade gelato! And, dont forget the many drink options, including fresh smoothies and espresso drinks to go with their breakfast menu items as well! No matter what time of day, there is something wonderful waiting for you.
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Oral hygiene weapons

By Michael J. Pierquet, DDS
um disease and decay are caused by bacteria, which is why the goal of proper home care is to keep the number of bacteria in your mouth below harmful levels. In most cases, brushing, flossing and tongue scraping are very effective in removing bacteria if they are done correctly. But since studies show that up to 75% of the adult population has some level of gum disease which may increase the risk for many other diseases, I think we can assume there is a problem here that needs to be addressed. Lets run through some weapons you can use in your daily battle against the bacteria that are causing decay, gum disease and inflammation in your mouth.
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Brushing with a soft brush is the most effective plaque removal system for accessible areas. Brushing mechanically removes bacteria and plaque from your teeth and gums. One common problem is not taking the time required to do a thorough job. Get a timer and make yourself brush for at least two minutes twice a day.
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The tongue can harbor huge populations of bacteria, so if you are cleaning the gums and teeth, but not the tongue, bad bugs living on the tongue have an easier time repopulating the gums. Tongue scrapers come in a wide variety of forms and most are roughly the same effectiveness. Brush your tongue whenever you brush your teeth, and you should use a tongue scraper at least once a day. Start doing this TODAY!
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Brushing cannot reach the areas between your teeth, and thats why flossing is essential for removing bacteria between the teeth. There are many types of floss, and it doesnt really matter what kind you use as long as you use it. As with brushing, the main thing is to slow down. Simply going around your mouth and snapping floss between your teeth isnt going to cut it. Make sure you get the floss gently all the way up under the gums on each tooth. Flossing is typically the biggest problem area with oral hygiene. Some people do it faithfully, some people do it occasionally, some people wont do it, and some people cant do it because of limited manual dexterity, large hands, arthritis, etc. If you cant or wont floss, or if you have extenuating
circumstances like gum pockets deeper than 3 mm, or for whatever reason simple brushing and flossing arent working for you, then you need to add other weapons to your arsenal. If what youre doing isnt working, then dont spend your entire lifetime using the same failed strategy over and over. You dont have to live with bleeding gums and the associated health risks. Do something different! The bottom line is you either have to floss or find something to replace it. The following are some other strategies you can use.
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Proper sleep ergonomics

By Dr. Brent Buss, DC, CCEP and Dr. Tyler Skibba, DC, CCEP
leep ergonomics refers to posture and positions during sleep. They either help us rest in safe mechanical positions for joints, or they stress joints to the point that we wake up with more aches and pains than we fell asleep with. Poor-quality sleep is proven to negatively affect overall health. If you wake up feeling stiff or sore, consult with your chiropractor to determine the source of your problem and the proper solution.
Sleep positions to reduce back pain
The healthiest sleeping position is on your side with the legs drawn slightly toward the chest and a pillow between the legs.
Mattresses and pillows
Your mattress and pillow should support your body in its natural position, allowing it to rest from the days activities. The best mattresses are designed to conform to the spines natural curves and keep the spine in alignment. A sagging sleep system negatively affects sleep quality. Some sleep experts recommend supportive memory-foam mattresses; however, it is very important to replace worn-out mattresses or memory-foam pads. The typical turnaround time for a mattress or memory-foam pad is every five to seven years, depending on quality and regular usage habits. If possible, remember to turn your mattress over every few months. Pillows matter. An ergonomic pillow is designed to accommodate the users sleeping position and natural spinal alignment. Ergonomic pillows are either shaped differently from
The healthiest sleeping position is on your side with the legs drawn slightly toward the chest and a pillow between the legs. Some people even use a full-length body pillow to help maintain balance and avoid rolling onto the stomach during the night. Try not to put weight on your arms; this can cause circulatory problems and related numbness or pins-and-needles sensations. Instead, try crossing them in a braced position. If you sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees to help maintain the normal lower-back curvature. Try placing a small rolled towel under the small of the back for more support. Be aware that sleeping on your stomach is generally bad for your back. In this position, the cervical spine undergoes considerable strain, which can cause nerve compression, muscular imbalance and pain. If you cant sleep any other way, reduce the strain on your neck and back by placing a pillow under your pelvis and abdomen, and try either using a very thin pillow or no pillow at all for your head to avoid neck and back strain.
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Sleeping babies
Parents sleep well when babies sleep well. Experts oppose bedsharing as it is associated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The most important measure you can take to help protect your infant from SIDS is to place your baby on his or her back to sleep in the crib. At highest risk for SIDS are babies who are suddenly switched to stomach sleeping after getting used to sleeping on their backs. Avoid having unnecessary objects in the crib, including bumpers, loose blankets and stuffed animals. Consider developing a bedtime routine. During the day, interact with your baby as much as possible; keep the house full of light and dont worry about minimizing regular daytime noises. At night, do not play with your baby and keep the lights and noise level low. Research shows that swaddling a technique that mimics the coziness of the womb can keep your baby sleeping better and longer.
Sleeping positions when pregnant
Pregnant women should avoid sleeping on their backs as this can lead to backaches, breathing problems, digestive problems, hemorrhoids, low blood pressure and decreased circulation to the heart and fetus. Pregnant women should also avoid sleeping on the stomach because of physical changes to the abdomen. Body pillows may help to avoid rolling onto the back or stomach.
Sleep tight
Proper sleep has a tremendous impact on your health. Rest assured that your chiropractic physician is an expert on the latest research on healthy sleeping habits. Stay informed sleep tight.
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Center is Megan M. Kerkhoff, CHC, AADP, a certified health counselor. Megan, owner of Aayus Holistic Health Services, offers health counseling programs designed to radically improve your health and happiness. Certified to practice by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, as well as studying with the Naturopathic Medicine at Clayton College of Natural Health, Megan has developed programs that help her clients optimize their health. Utilizing data from the Harvard Report on Cancer Prevention, Megan has used Dr. Otto Warburgs Nobel Prize-winning research to develop a life-changing, easy-to-understand class and program called The Cancer Answer. The Stress-Less program assists those for whom suffering from stress, anxiety or depression can seek assistance. Her programs and classes empower one to take control of their life and health. Contact MEG to schedule your complimentary consultation with Megan. If in your search for wellness and optimum life experiences you seek something that is real, the Healing Center at Mystical Earth Gallery has the practitioners that can help you. Make that first step on your personal journey by placing a phone call or stopping by to inquire about how the professionals at MEG can help you.
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Consuming energy
What kind will you choose?
By Rev. Jen Rietveld
n my opinion, the most simplistic quote with the strongest message is: When the power of Love overcomes the Love of power, the World will know peace! Jimi Hendrix Lets think for a moment. Why do so many feel they have to consume more than they would ever need? Whether it be food, alcohol, drugs, sex, possessions, money or even power, all things here and everywhere are a form of energy. Everything, even your thoughts, words, actions and belongings is a form of energy. So why do some of us consume energy at an excessive rate? What space or emptiness are we trying to fill? And why do we choose energy that is non-fulfilling? Whenunfulfilling energy moves through us, it leaves us feeling empty, so we will always, at a steady rate, need to keep shoveling it in in order not to feel the void. There is another way we can all feel fulfilled. Giving and receiving love! It only takes one person to make this happen for you: YOU! Instead of leaking out negative thoughts, words and actions, replace that withpositive forms of energy. Allow me to present you with an example of how to apply this. Youre in a hurry to get somewhere and another driver pulls in front of you, no one behind you for miles, and proceeds to go slower than you were in the first place. Your reaction may be to think or speak, shall we say, unhappy thoughts toward this seemingly rude person. You may even pull up close behind them with a scowl on your face showing your protest, in essence going straight to your addiction to anger and trying to overpower them with your energy. It feels good to get angry! They deserve your anger for trying to overpower you with their inconsiderate actions, right? But, in turn, you leave yourself void of love. Id like you to try instead to open your heart to the situation. Ask yourself, Why does this person feel the need to better me? You will realize they too must have an emptiness craving to be filled with love. I usually just say out loud, Thank you for slowing me down; if it werent for you I might have met with an unfortunate situation. I am grateful for you! It will not always be easy, but with practice will become second nature.
Having an understanding of how energy works is extremely beneficial for everyone. When you have an addiction to hoarding energy, in whatever form you consume it, you are essentially trying to protect yourself from something by filling and surrounding yourself with as much as you can get your hands on in order to fight the feelings of inadequacy and/or hurt. This kind of fear-based emotion like anger (fear of being perceived as a failure), drives people into a vicious cycle, unable to recognize the deception of false comforts. Giving love to yourself and receiving love from yourself is the first step, and in time you will learn to give and receive love from others. Your example will help others to follow your lead, and before you know it, you will be fulfilled, never having to overconsume again. Healing and being healed with the power of love and feeling the peace that it brings is as simple as that!
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Steps to building a strong personal foundation

By Joan M. Ek
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hroughout our early lives, many of us learned ways of being that served us at that time. Now, in adulthood, some of those ways may no longer serve us; in fact, they may be holding us back from reaching our full potential. Taking the time to look honestly at ourselves and address the things that need to be changed at various stages of our lives is very beneficial. As life unfolds, so do we as individuals. Best case scenario is to remain growing and evolving throughout life. That is the way to live life fully. What we allow in and send out need to be in alignment with who we truly are. Building a strong personal foundation is the key to reaping the benefits of a life well lived. It is a personal investment in growth so that we can become all we are meant to be. It takes time, patience and some work.
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The steps to building a strong personal foundation are:
As with anything in life, keeping it fun along the way can help when the process is a bit challenging. The rewards are built in along the way.
All of these steps impact the individual on a holistic basis (mind/ body/spirit). Getting all of them into alignment can be a practice in patience and compassion. We always get better at what we practice! As with anything in life, keeping it fun along the way can help when the process is a bit challenging. The rewards are built in along the way. Are you ready to take your personal foundation to new heights? How high can you go? Youll never know until you begin.
Joan M. Ek, owner of Life Spectrums, LLC, is a professionally trained life coach, Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui/Tibetan and Karuna methods, and a registered yoga teacher. With over 25 years in the field of health care, she is passionate about the mind/body/spirit connection. She works to help empower individuals to reach their innate potential through life coaching, Reiki therapy and teaching, yoga instruction and facilitates seminars and workshops on topics relating to quality of life. She also provides resource and referral services to clients. Contact her via phone at 920.733.9793 or on the Web at www.lifespectrums.net.
1. Decide that you want a strong personal foundation. 2. A strong foundation is a choice. Want it. 3. Zap the tolerations. 4. Whatever you are putting up with eats away 5. Simplify your life dramatically. 6. Resolve unfinished business. 7. Identify and focus on your 10 daily habits. 8. Restore your integrity wherever its broken. 9. Get your needs met. You can. 10. Handle the money. Period. 11. Treat your body like the temple it is. 12. Extend your boundaries until you are fully respected. 13. Raise your standards until you feel terrific. 14. Create reserves in all areas of your life. 15. Perfect the present, especially if its not. 16. Strengthen your family. Heal if necessary. 17. Extend your community. 18. Start attracting instead of striving. 19. Select and reach your preferred living states. 20. Be well protected. 21. Choose your work so that you can be all of yourself. 22. Reorient your life around your values. 23. Become a problem-free zone. 24. Improve your attitude. 25. Invest in your life. 26. Thank the people whove made your life as rich as it is. 27. Choose your post-foundation steps.
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Get rubbed the right way: reflexology

By Cathy Allen, LPN
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is a science based on the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands that correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way, as well as provide a type of preventative health maintenance.
Is reflexology new?
The idea behind reflexology is not new in fact, it was practiced as early as 2330 B.C. by the ancient Egyptians. Reflexology as we know it today was first researched and developed by Eunice Ingham, the pioneer of this field. Her first book on the subject was published in 1938. Reflexology workshops have been conducted year-round in all parts of the world.
What equipment is needed?
Only the hands are used, making it a safe and simple yet effective method without the use of gadgets, oils or lotions.
Tenderness in an area of the hand or foot can indicate a malady afflicting the body part with which that area is aligned. Reflexologists can take the information they have gained through the reflex points and use it to help remedy the ailment in question. By using specific techniques to stimulate these points in the hands and feet, reflexologists can achieve progress toward restoring the patient to better health.
How does it help with function?
What can reflexology do?
What are the benefits?
Improve energy levels. Release stress and tension. Relax and rebalance the mind and body. Support the bodys own natural healing abilities. Reduce chronic pain. Assist recovery from injuries and illness. Strengthen the immune system. Improve concentration. Enhance sleep. Provide a feeling of well-being. Reduce anxiety levels.
Reflexology is frequently the complementary therapy of choice in cancer treatment, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and hospice settings. A decrease in depression and anxiety, along with improvements in spiritual and emotional health, has an overall improved quality of life benefit. Everyone, children through adults, benefits from reflexology for better health and balance in life.
Disclaimer: The purpose of reflexology is not to treat or diagnose for any specific medical disorder, but to promote better health and well-being in the same way as an exercise or diet program. Its practice should not be compared to massage or any other kind of manipulative procedure. Cathy Allen is an LPN and is a certifed reflexologist. She provides reflexology of the feet, hands or both, at your home or business at a convenient time where you will be able to relax and receive the most benefit from the treatment. She is also in association with the 9th Street Wellness Center and works on clients there also. Any reclining chair works well for treatment and she has a portable gravity chair if you do not have a recliner. Group and party rates are available by request. Call 920.370.0313 or e-mail reflexology995@mail.com today for an appointment!
Can reflexology make a condition worse?
No, it will not make any condition more acute. Reflexology helps to normalize body functions. A reflexology session relaxes the stress that can affect your health. It is a safe and effective path to better health.
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Survival Skills Group for Kids

Your child will enjoy interacting with peers and engaging in fun therapeutic play activities that help them cope, manage and communicate their feelings. Presented by Saris Counseling, 3405 Commerce Court, Ste. F, Appleton. Contact Kami at 920.364.9078 or go to www.sariscounseling.com. Wednesdays 5:30-7 p.m.
Saturday, August 18 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Mandala Morning - Connecting with your Animal Guides

Facilitated by: Laural Virtues Wauters Experience two journeys. One to connect to your animal guides and another to work with one of your guides to reveal a message for you. Create a personal healing Mandala through guided meditation. (Art kit includes seven rainbow inspired prismacolor pencils, Silver Gel Pen and black paper.) No artistic experience is needed. Held at 2619 E. Glacier Drive, Green Bay. Fee: $50 - Includes Mandala supplies. Save $10 If you attended a Mandala class and bring your art kit. For more information go to: www.treeoflifeawakening.com or e-mail: laural@new.rr.com. Wednesday, August 22 12-1 p.m.
Saturday, September 8 8 a.m.
22nd Annual K-9 for Cancer Dog Walk

Join us for up to a 5K walk or run at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay. Walk/Run registration begins at 8 a.m., dog contests and raffle ticket sales begin at 8:20 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 9 a.m. $20 entry fee, children under 12 are free. All profits/donations benefit cancer patients in Northeast Wisconsin. For more information call Packerland Kennel Club at 920.468.5580, Golrusk Petcare Center East at 920.468.7956 or West at 920.884.1895 or Bellin Health Office at 920.433.3676. Sunday, September 16 9-10:30 a.m.
Women and Depression Support Group

Join other women who have similar struggles with depression. Gain support, education and understanding to better manage your feelings of depression. Presented by Saris Counseling, 3405 Commerce Court, Ste. F, Appleton. Contact Kami at 920.364.9078 or go to www.sariscounseling.com. Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Yoga in the Park with Pura Vida Yoga and the Joy Rising Project
Free 1.5 hour yoga class open to the public in City Park, Appleton. We will accept donations to the Joy Rising Project (providing high-quality wigs to cancer patients). Just bring a mat, a towel and a water bottle! Cost: Free but donations accepted (all proceeds go to Joy Rising). For info contact: Crystal Hill at 920.851.1084 or puravidacrystal@hotmail.com. Wednesday, September 26 3 Seminar Times: 9:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.
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Support group for caregivers who have a child struggling with an eating disorder. Each week the discussion topic will be different. Presented by Saris Counseling, 3405 Commerce Court, Ste. F, Appleton. Contact Brenda at 920.364.9078 or go to www.sariscounseling.com. Monday, August 13 12 p.m.
Join us to learn how your subconscious mind communicates with you through your dreams in symbols, thoughts and feelings. You will leave with a very effective way to interpret your dreams to extract the hidden messages within them. Held at the Peace & Wellness Center, 681 Baeten Road, Green Bay, taught by Patricia Trish Poole. Fee: $15. www. thepeaceandwellnesscenter.com or 920.819.3774. Thursday, August 23 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Music and Silent Meditation with Vibhas Kenzdia
Immune Health Seminars with Dean Morris
Streus Pharmacy Bay Natural, 635 Main Street, Green Bay, welcomes Emily Cihas, Mama Bear Doula [Birth to Postpartum] to introduce herself to the Green Bay area and to tell you everything you wanted to know about the role of a doula. The doulas purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable and empowering birthing experience. Emily will fill in the rest in her casual and informative presentation. Come learn for yourself! There is no cost to attend. Monday, August 13 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sur-Thriving Creating A Life Worth Living

Presented by Julie Rider, OTP, CLCP Join us at Wise Woman Wellness, 1480 Swan Road, De Pere, for a sneak preview of the Just For Me 12-week group coaching program and raise your awareness of what you truly desire in your life! Be one of the first 10 to sign up and receive a FREE copy of the book, Five To Thrive! Call 920.339.5252 to register. Visit www.wisewomanwellness.com for details.
Vibhas hails from Sedona, AZ and is a highly accomplished, world-known musician who has studied with the masters of meditation. He will guide you through meditation by playing his East and West Indian flutes and keyboard. His music will help you to slow down and take you to the silent space of the heart. The meditation begins with a 15-minute introduction into meditation techniques, followed by different instrumental songs and humming, separated by periods of silence. After the meditation we will meet for tea and cookies. More on Vibhas at www.musicfromthegarden.com. To pre-register please go to the online store for the Peace & Wellness Center at www.thepeaceandwellnesscenter.com or call Trish at 920.819.3774. Fee: Advanced ticket: $20 by August 16; $25 at the door. Held at the Peace & Wellness Center, 681 Baeten Road,Green Bay. Thursday, August 30 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Enzymatic Therapy and Natures Way, Streus Pharmacy Bay Natural, 635 Main Street, Green Bay, welcomes Dean Morris for three seminars focused on your immune health. Save the date! FREE. Register on our Web site: www.streuspharmacybaynatural.com/classesevents. Saturday, October 13 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Neenah Animal Shelters Furry Flurry Pet Walk 2012 - Tricks and Treats
2K pledge walk at Riverside Park in Neenah plus Halloween doggie costume contest, walk team prizes, agility, fly ball, healthy pet exhibits and more! Visit www.neenahanimalshelter.org to register to walk. Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11
Wisdom of the Hearth Weekend Chanting, Meditations and Teachings on Love as a Way of Life!
Join David Newman (Durga Das) for a Kirtan Immersion weekend that includes: Kirtan - Saturday 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sacred Prayers Accessing the Wisdom of Your Heart - Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-Noon Kirtan and the Bhakti Mandala Opening the Widsom of Your Heart - Sunday 1-3:30 p.m. Yoga with Deb, Live Music with David - Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: $90 by September 30 (a savings of $20). Location: Inner Sun Yoga Studio, 146 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh. For all the details visit www.innersunyogstudio.com. Contact Inner Sun Yoga Studio at 920.651.1279 or isys@innersunyogastudio.com.
Power of the Mind on your Health Guest Speaker: Trish Poole

Learn about the power of your mind and how your consistent thoughts influence your physiology/health and what you accomplish in life. Join us for an interactive and fun hour. Bring your questions and curiosity. You will leave with next steps you can implement right away! Streus Pharmacy Bay Natural classroom, 635 Main Street, Green Bay. Cost: $15. Register on our Web site: www. streuspharmacybaynatural.com/classesevents.
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ACUPUNCTURE
Westshore Acupuncture, LLC 404 North Main St., Suite 503, Oshkosh 920.230.7207 Find us on Facebook! Westshore Acupuncture is a holistic natural wellness center. We use traditional Chinese medical therapies, including acupuncture, herbal medicine formulas, whole-food vitamins and supplements, and manual therapies, such as cupping, Tui Na massage, Gua Sha and Moxibustion treatments. Our practitioner has over 25 years experience in health care and can work with you and your physician to stimulate your bodys own natural healing ability, without drugs or chemicals. Call us today for a FREE consultation.
New Possibilities Integration, LLC Victoria L. Huss, Certified Rolfer 103 W. College Ave., Suite 601, Appleton 920.427.7653 www.wisconsinrolfing.com Rolfing Structural Integration is a transformative bodywork and education system designed to align and balance the body. Many of us have old habits, accidents and patterns locked into our posture and musculature causing chronic pain, inflexibility and decreased mobility. Rolfing unwinds this chronic strain and offers new possibilities for standing, moving and being.
The Chiropractic Advantage Dr. Brent Buss, DC, CCEP Dr. Tyler Skibba, DC, CCEP 658 W. Ridgeview Dr., Appleton 920.997.9740 www.thechiroadvantage.com Our chiropractic physicians perform gentle, effective treatments, treating patients of all ages. Each doctor has undergone rigorous training on diagnosing and treating health problems of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and they are unparalleled in their knowledge of the neck, back and extremities. We focus on you, striving to make your experience warm, friendly and comforting.
ANIMAL SHELTER
Neenah Animal Shelter 951 County Road G, Neenah 920.722.9544 www.neenahanimalshelter.com Neenah Animal Shelter has been helping loving pets find loving forever homes for more than 50 years. We are happy to help find the perfect pet for you. Stop in to meet our adoptable pets or check out their photos and videos on our Web site.
BOUTIQUE - WIGS/BREAST CARE

Nells Wigs 2031 S. Webster Ave., Suite B, Green Bay 920.393.4912 info@nellswigs.com www.nellswigs.com Nells Wigs is a full service, licensed wig salon dedicated to discreet and personable service. Whether you need a wig for medical hair loss, fashion, cosmetic, work, travel or fun, our mission is to make you feel comfortable and confident in your style. We carry the largest inventory of designer wigs in Wisconsin!
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2740 West Mason St., Green Bay 888.385.NWTC www.nwtc.edu NWTC serves over 40,000 students annually. With advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities, its no wonder students are choosing an affordable education close to home. NWTC offers more than 100 degrees, diplomas and apprenticeships, with many transferring into the 4-year system. NWTC is finding passions and pushing potential.
ASTROLOGICAL ADVISOR
Tracie A. Kleiner, CAEH 5471 Waterford Lane, Appleton 920.858.9041 tracie@traciekleiner.com www.traciekleiner.com Tracie Kleiner is an astrologer, energy healer and intuitive advisor who serves women by helping them find clarity, insight, and inner validation to shift negative or repetitive patterns that block their joy, life force and/or emotional freedom. Tracie utilizes her studies and certifications in psychology, advanced energy healing, and astrology to provide both practical coaching and self-awareness techniques to heal, transform, and uplift at the conscious as well as the subconscious levels of the mind and heart.
CHIROPRACTIC
Hendrickson Chiropractic & Wellness Center 2020 Jackson St., Oshkosh 920.236.1200 www.hendricksonchiro.com At Hendrickson Chiropractic and Wellness Center our state-of-the-art facilities help you discover the true wellness lifestyle. We will show you the natural way to better health without medications. After a few visits you will see why chiropractic is the safe and effective alternative to surgery. Drs. Jerry and Seth Hendrickson are committed to bringing you better health and way of life through chiropractic wellness care. Patients are assured of receiving the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology.
COLON HYDRO-THERAPY
Natural Healing Solutions Certified Colon Hydro-Therapists 345 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite #6, Appleton 920.830.3909 www.naturalhealingsolutionsllc.com Feel healthier, remove toxic waste from your body and relieve symptoms like chronic fatigue, constipation and skin problems. Carl & Carol Ann offer colon hydrotherapy through the Wood Gravitational Method. A colonic is a gentle internal bath to cleanse the colon and rejuvenate the body. Colon hydrotherapy also restores the bodys PH balance, stimulates the immune system and allows free passage of nutrients into the blood.
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COMPOST
Compost Joes N8611 Ridge Rd., Van Dyne 920.921.6223 www.compostjoes.com Compost Joes is a commercially licensed composter. Working Towards Zero Waste with environmentally friendly landfill diversion programs. We sell compost by the yard and cubic foot bags for plants, gardens and yards. We are available for compost education classes and have a complete showroom selling composting tools, rain barrels and biobags. A green organic experience awaits you and your friends.
DENTAL
Twohig Dental William J. Twohig, DDS 417 E. Ann St., Weyauwega 920.867.3101 www.drtwohig.com Twohig Dental wants you to experience a natural and holistic approach to dentistry. Our practice is a mercury-free, health-centered office. We believe in treating patients as individuals. We are dedicated to advanced education in traditional and nontraditional dentistry. We invite you to schedule a consultation with us.
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION
Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center 1486 Kenwood Dr., Menasha 920.722.2100 www.HealthyMeToday.com At Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center, we are committed to helping YOU feel better, function better and live better! To best serve his patients, Dr. Vander Wielen offers: spine and extremity care, nutritional counseling, functional medicine, advanced diagnostic testing and in-office lab tests.
DERMATOLOGY
Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. Locations in Green Bay, De Pere, Bellevue, Shawano, Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, Oconto Falls, Grafton, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Neenah, Appleton, Manitowoc, New London www.dermwisconsin.com Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. is an independent dermatology practice priding itself on the use of the latest technology and treatment protocols for optimal surgical and treatment outcomes for diseases of the skin, hair and nails. We also offer state of the art Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. Trust your skin care to the leader in dermatology. Visit our Web site to schedule an appointment.
FURNITURE
Reclaimed Designs Jenny Peterson 47 S. Main St., Clintonville 715.250.1571 See portfolio at: www.jensgardenofhealing.com Jenny at Reclaimed Designs has a love of furniture. She specializes in painting, distressing and re-upholstering a variety of furniture. Handmade upholstered headboards and room screens are also a specialty that she provides. Jenny uses recycled materials as much as possible, along with chemical-free paints and finishes. See her Web site for her portfolio or stop in to see her studio. Studio hours vary, please call ahead of time.
CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE
Chic to Chic, LLC 311 N. Mall Dr., Appleton 920.882.2200 N474 Eisenhower Dr., Appleton 920.882.4050 417 N. Main St., Oshkosh 920.651.1900 www.chictochicconsignment.com Chic to Chic, A Womens Consignment Boutique carries mall brand/name brand/ designer brand clothing, sizes 00 to 3x plus shoes, jewelry and handbags. Most popular brands are Banana Republic, Lucky, Ann Taylor, Limited and Coach. Owners Tammy Eiting and Jill Nelson opened their first boutique in 2007 and have now expanded to 3 locations; 2 in Appleton on east and west College Avenue and downtown Oshkosh (where everything is always 50% off).
GOURMET RETAIL/GIFT
The Wire Whisk 767 North Casaloma Dr., Appleton 920.739.3663 www.thewirewhisk.com We are the store for all cooks offering cookware, bakeware, serveware, barware, cutlery, gadgets, tableware, glassware, kitchen electrics, specialty foods and kitchen housewares. Professional knife sharpening services are also available. Our family, serving your family for over 33 years! Gift cards available. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
EDUCATION
Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork 2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500 www.BlueSkyMassage.com Blue Sky strives to inspire and challenge our students as they become professional massage therapists. We integrate community outreach, holistic practices and wellness into our massage therapy program. We have full- and part-time options. Financial aid available for those who qualify. Open houses year round! Touch the lives of others, become a massage therapist! Call today!
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Cleansing Spirits Bodywork Casie Pelnar Seymour, WI 920.217.3667 clpelnar@hotmail.com Promoting Health & Harmony Craniosacral therapy is a light touch and can be integrated with VHT, reiki and matrix energetic to help the body find the proper alignment. When integrated with these non-invasive techniques, the body is able to recognize restrictions that are compromising the natural healing process. The body is then able to clear these restrictions, which allows healing to begin. Therapeutic Pulse Sharon Blake, CMT 345 E. Wisconsin Ave., #8, Appleton 920.740.5101 www.iahp.com/sharonblake therapeuticpulse@gmail.com Sharon helps your body find balance integrating craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage therapy, visceral manipulation and therapeutic massage. Craniosacral therapy (CST) helps the nervous system reboot to find a new, calmer balance. CST is beneficial for: stress, depression, TMJ, headaches & migraines, ADD/ADHD, reflux & colic and more. Hours by appointment.
HAIR RESTORATION
Natural Tresses 10 E. College Ave., Suite 222, Appleton 920.358.5419 www.naturaltresses.co Natural Tresses is a professional hair extension studio, specializing in over 20 different extension techniques and is also a custom wig boutique. Our nationally certified wigmaster is on staff to service any of your hair restoration needs. We carry an exclusive selection of hair extensions, custom wigs and hairpieces. We also specialize in custom makeup, wig restoration, cleaning and repair services, and we hold workshops and classes throughout the year.
ENTERTAINMENT
Funset Boulevard 3916 W. College Ave., Appleton 920.993.0909 www.funset.com Funset Boulevard is an amazing Hollywood-themed restaurant and entertainment center with attractions for everyone in the family. Our best-in-the-Midwest family entertainment center includes: 14-screen movie theatre, Funset Grill Restaurant featuring the best pizza in the area, laser tag, outdoor mini-golf and batting cages, bumper cars, train ride, carousel, giant kids playroom and over 100 arcade games. Birthday party packages available.
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HEALTH & FITNESS

Anytime Fitness For a location near you, visit our Web site. www.anytimefitness.com Anytime Fitness is open 24/7/365 to provide you with the essential elements of a great workout, such as treadmills, ellipticals and bikes all with flatscreen TVs and both free weights and circuit weight machines. We also offer 24-hour tanning, personal training, private restrooms and showers. Anywhere Club Access allows you to visit more than 1,000 clubs worldwide. Lake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC 730 Lake Park Rd., Menasha 920.882.8900 www.lakeparkfitness.com See our ad on pg. 35. Lake Park Swim & Fitness is the Fox Valleys newest and most refreshing health club. Locally owned and operated, we have combined the latest in equipment, classes, club amenities and more to give our members an unparalleled experience. Customer service and building a sense of community is our main focus be a part of the LPSF family and experience the difference! YWCA Green Bay De Pere 230 S. Madison St., Green Bay 920.432.5581 www.ywcagreenbay.org The YWCA Health & Fitness Training Center features strength and cardiovascular aerobic equipment and free weights. Personal trainers help you achieve your fitness goals. The YWCA also offers a variety of great Land and Water Fitness Classes. Open swim times are offered daily in our two 88 pools. After your workout, relax in the whirlpool or enjoy a sauna. Membership packages and punch cards are available, and there are no joiner fees!
Massage therapy, aura photography, hypnotherapy, reiki, acupressure, fitness (yoga-zumba-garments), coaching, wellness-nutritional products and astrology. The new concept of the 9th St. Wellness Center provides space for practitioners and vendors to have office space without the expense of a permanent office. Visit our Web site for more details. Simply Herbs Cheryl Hosmer, Naturopath, CNHP Certified Biofeedback Specialist Synergy Chiropractic & Wellness Center N1739 Lily of the Valley Dr., Suite 7, Greenville 920.757.6440 www.simplyherbs.net Cheryl has been coaching clients on lifestyle changes for over 10 years. She uses several holistic techniques including iridology, clinical kinesiology and Quantum LIFE Biofeedback to help clients regain balanced energy allowing them to self heal. Simply Herbs also carries professional products including herbs, supplements, homeopathics, essential oils and Bach flower remedies to support optimal health.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE
Peace & Wellness Center Patricia Poole 920.819.3774 watrish@aol.com www.patriciampoole.com Patricia Poole has been providing hypnosis and energy healing private sessions and classes for 10 years. She offers information on hypnosis, reiki, Reconnective Healing and soon EFT. Educational and life-changing classes are offered regularly. Hypnosis CDs are available to get you started in making positive changes today! Call or e-mail today to set up your appointment. Wonders of Wellness Dr. Nancy Soliven, D.C., M.D., Chiropractor Megan Hoffman, C.S.T. Diplomat 424 E. Longview Dr., Suite B, Appleton 920.734.6389 Good health is being balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. At our treatment center our goal is to help you live a long, healthy life. Our caring, compassionate, multi-disciplinary, and highly skilled health care professionals seek and treat the causes associated with a wide range of medical issues. We offer our patients craniosacral therapy, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, lymphatic drainage and food intolerance testing. Schedule your appointment today.
HEALTH FOOD STORE

Terry Naturally 2625 Development Dr., Suite 40, Green Bay 920.965.1002 www.terrynaturally.com Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. Farmers Market Every Wednesday, 3-7 p.m. Stop in and talk with our knowledgeable staff to get your health questions answered. We can recommend a natural protocol for you to take charge of your health. We carry a full line of nutritional supplements, organic bulk olive oils & vinegars, specialty foods, locally raised meats, health & beauty products and much more!
HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
Life Force Wellness Center, LLC Alexandria S. Binkowski, MH, ND, MS 404 N. Main St., Suite 106, Oshkosh 920.217.1769 asb@lifeforcewc.com www.lifeforcewc.com Are you feeling stressed over work, finances or a relationship? Are you an actor, athlete, artist or musician who has lost your groove and wants to regain it plus go beyond to your full potential? If so, contact me for an integrated approach to achieve total health and well-being. Join me on a journey to enhance your naturally born gifts and to help you live the life you were destined for a LIFE IN BALANCE. Collaboration, holistic, intuitive and empathic methods are used to reach your goals fast and effectively.
HEALTHY FOODS
Oneida Community Integrated Food Systems 3976 W. Mason St., Oneida 920.869.4530 www.oneidanation.org/ocifs Oneida Community Integrated Food Systems provides the Oneida people and surrounding communities with natural and fresh meats, poultry, buffalo, fruits and vegetables as well as health and wellness products. Our Farmers Market is held Thursdays at the Oneida One Stop at Hwy 54 and Seminary Road in Oneida. The Apple Orchard offers pick-your-own apples. Please call or e-mail for varieties and picking hours.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

9th Street Wellness Center 1028 9th St., Green Bay 920.490.9699 email@9thstwellness.com www.9thstwellness.com The place that encourages your path to a wellness lifestyle. Karen Stoehr is the creator of the 9th St. Wellness Center. The path to wellness is a concept that embraces multiple healing arts, see below:
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HOLISTIC WELLNESS
Wellness Essentials, LLC 456 N. Main St., Oshkosh Located at the Harmony Wellness Center 920.410.4022 www.WellnessEssentialsLLC.com Providing Innovative Wellness with Care & Integrity Kari A. Uselman, Ph.D., has been in private practice since 2006. She is nationally certified in biofeedback and complex homeopathy, and is a practitioner of quantum reflex analysis, vastu bioenergetics, craniosacral therapy, Reconnective Healing, BioGenesis & more. Kari
Wellness doctors,www.chrysalis-center.com. Jin Shin Jyutsu, www.keyelementswi.com. Spiritual living, www.csl.org. Mentoring-tutoring, www.celebrationacademy.org. Stress reduction, www.coffeenewsnewis.com.
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weaves her intuition, love and caring into her sessions to support her clients and works with all ages. She is certified through the Natural Therapies Certification Board, holds a professional membership with the Pastoral Medical Association and has been inducted into the Native American Nemenhah Band as a Quantum Healer.
mone changes, treatment options and great self care. Call for an appointment or register for a seminar today!
Wise Woman Wellness LLC Julie Rider, OTR, CLCP 1480 Swan Rd., De Pere 920.339.5252 www.wisewomanwellness.com Julie Rider is a registered occupational therapist, life coach practitioner and certified Just For Me Wellbeing Group Coach. She encourages individuals to discover their very best self. As a coach, Julie partners with her clients to empower them to stretch beyond their limits and to see opportunities within obstacles, to map out and achieve goals, and to ultimately reach overall wellness and effectiveness in all areas of their lives. She is available for individual coaching in person or by telephone, as well as offers group coaching. She is available to visit your company for group presentations with content tailored to your specific needs.
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LANDSCAPE
Ranger Services Inc. Urban Forestry and Landscape Management P.O. Box 2221, Appleton, WI 54912 920.731.3511 Ranger Services Inc. is an urban forestry and landscape management firm RANGER providing technical assistance and service to communities, residential and commercial accounts. The staff consists of degreed foresters, resource managers and certified arborists providing management and service in: Tree pruning/removal/plant health care/planting. Landscape management and maintenance. Street tree ordinance development/revision. Street and park tree inventory. Tree maintenance training programs. Urban forestry management plans. Tree appraisal. Lawn service and maintenance.
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HOME HEALTH
HomeAid Health Care 1463 Kenwood Dr., Menasha 920.969.0526 www.homeaidhealthcare.com HomeAid Health Care is a safe and affordable solution to independent living for seniors. HomeAid provides a full range of non-medical services including: companion care, personal care, home support care, transport care and therapeutic care. All our services are designed to keep seniors in the Fox Valley living independently and happily at home; the place we all prefer to be.
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LIGHT-WORKERS
Divine Energy Light-Workers Rev. Jen Rietveld 510 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton 920.268.6345 lightworkers@earthlink.net www.DivineLightWorkers.com Rev. Jen Rietveld offers divinely guided services in the form of: spiritual counseling, soul release, energy work, property clearings and blessings, animal communication, single or groupmeditations, spirit communication and channeling, chakra cleansing, weddings, funerals and more. For a full description of her services, please visit her Web site at DivineLightWorkers.com. To schedule an appointment, please e-mail Rev. Jen at lightworkers@earthlink.net or call/text at 920.268.6345.
HOME PERFORMANCE CONSULTING/CONTRACTING

Eclipse Energy 4538 N. French Rd., Appleton 920.954.5412 www.eclipsenergy.com At Eclipse Energy we make your home as efficient and comfortable as possible with a synergistic approach. Simply defined, your home is a system. We can help you with high energy bills, unsolved moisture problems, hot or cold spots and poor air quality through a home energy evaluation. Once performed, a solution-based prescription in the form of a report and proposal will follow, addressing a solution to the problems, not the symptoms.
LAWN CARE
Backyard Organics 920.850.7450 info@backyardorganics.net www.backyardorganics.net Todd and Tara Rockweit are owners of Backyard Organics, LLC, Wisconsins first organic land care business accredited by NOFA, one of two organizations in the country that accredit Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs). Backyard Organics also supplies organic weed herbicides and a variety of natural and organic pest repellents either in bulk and/ or ready to spray bottles. To read more about our products and services or if you would like to submit a question, please visit our Web site, e-mail or call us.
MANDALA & SHAMANIC REIKI

Tree of Life Awakening Laural Virtues Wauters Green Bay 920.544.4047 www.treeoflifeawakening.com laural@treeoflifeawakening.com Tree of Life Awakening helps you heal at the level of the soul through private sessions and inspirational classes. Laural Virtues Wauters is a certified shamanic practitioner, mandala facilitator and reiki master. She is a graduate of the Four Winds and has studied with Betsy Bergstrom, Sandra Ingerman, Ana Laramendi and Jose Luis Herrera. Laural received her mandala certification from Dr. Judith Cornell. Laural combines her life experience and professional background to help empower others.
HORMONES & WELLNESS

Wise Woman Wellness Randi Mann, NP Owner, Board Certified Womans Health Nurse Practitioner and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner 1480 Swan Rd., De Pere 920.339.5252 www.wisewomanwellness.com Randi Mann, NP, helps women of all ages live healthy, vital, joy-filled lives through medical and non-medical solutions, education and lifestyle guidance. Seek care from an expert knowledgeable in the latest scientific research, and offers integration of complementary and conventional approaches. Mann has achieved the prestigious NAMS Menopause Practitioner Certification and has spoken nationally on behalf of the Bioidentical Hormone Initiative. She is skilled at prescribing customized, bioidentical hormones when needed. Attend the introductory seminar End Hormone Havoc Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy to learn the fundamentals of horNatural Options - Healthy Lives
LIFE COACH
Life Spectrums, LLC Joan M. Ek Professional Life Coach/Reiki Master/ Registered Yoga Teacher 920.733.9793 lifespectrums@new.rr.com www.lifespectrums.net With over 25 years experience in several areas of health care, Joan specializes in providing a safe, honest, nurturing, challenging (and fun!) environment for individuals to explore their innate potential to heal and live the quality life of their choosing. She offers professional life coaching services, reiki therapy and teaching, yoga instruction for all abilities, resource and referral services, seminars and workshops to empower each person on an integrative basis.
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MASSAGE THERAPY
Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork 2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500 www.BlueSkyMassage.com Blue Skys massage clinic is a teaching facility. Massages are performed by students who have not yet graduated, but have completed the educational requirements to enter student clinic. A great opportunity for our students to complete state required massage hours while offering professional quality massages at a discount to the public! Make an appointment today! Intuitive Touch, LLC Sue Noffke, LMT 8095 Tribute Dr., Neenah 920.850.0440 snoffke1@new.rr.com Relax and renew your body, mind and spirit at Intuitive Touch. Sue Noffke, a licensed massage therapist, offers her clients intuitive energy and therapeutic touch massage therapy. She also provides Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, the deepest, most luxurious massage on the planet, and flotation therapy, allowing you to experience total rejuvenation and relaxation in a float tank. Call today to schedule your appointment.
MIDWIVES
Appleton Community Midwives & Birth Center 308 E. Northland Ave., Appleton 920.882.6200 www.wisconsinmidwives.com Our compassionate care-giving team offers comprehensive traditional midwifery care, including VBAC, water, home and birth center birth. We provide complete maternity care prenatal visits, birth and postpartum. Our birth center is cozy and welcoming, equipped with specially designed water birth tubs. We do insurance verification and billing and offer flexible payment plans for cash pay clients. BirthWise 1703 S. Oneida St., Ste. C, Appleton 920.574.3074 wisconsinbirthcenter.com BirthWise Health & Birth Center is the only nationally accredited birth center in northeast WI. Our wonderful midwives provide personal and comprehensive prenatal care, home or birth center birth, water birth, postpartum care and lactation support. Call to schedule a free tour/consult 920.574.3074, or find us at wisconsinbirthcenter.com. We look forward to meeting you!
NUTRITION
Masterpiece Nutritional Counseling Kendra Kadrik, CNT 920.680.5778 kendra@masterpiecenutrition.com masterpiecenutrition.com Kendra Kadrlik owns Masterpiece Nutrition, a nutrition consulting business specializing in educating clients on their food choices and directing them on which ones work with their health goals and which ones could be sabotaging them. The benefits and dangers of certain foods and natural health topics are taught via seminars, group challenges, and one-on-one consulting. What you eat literally becomes you. You have a choice in what youre made of. Nutritional Healing, LLC Kimberly Neher, MS, Clinical Nutritionist 658 W. Ridgeview Dr., Appleton kimneher@nutritionalhealingllc.com 920.358.5764 Kimberly Neher, MS, is the clinical nutritionist located inside The Chiropractic Advantage. Her passion lies in supporting peoples health through evidencebased medicine (risks versus benefits of medications) and healing therapies through nutrition. Kimberly has experience working with clients regarding weight and fatigue issues, sports nutrition, food sensitivities and allergies, and general health concerns such as high blood pressure, high glucose levels, high cholesterol/triglycerides, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel disorders. With her masters degree in human nutrition and Metagenics certification in First Line Therapy, Kimberly has an in-depth study of nutrition as a complementary medicine. Transform your life through natural, clinically proven methods of healing via nutrition, and remedy the cause of your illness or weight concerns!
MEDICAL SPA
Advanced Aesthetics Danielle Netzer, LE 920.412.0706 danielle@skincaretherapy.net Denise Winek, RN 920.858.9478 denisewinek@gmail.com 103 W. College Ave., Suite 801, Appleton Advanced Aesthetics is dedicated to providing advanced skin care treatments specifically designed with the clients needs in mind. Danielle (LE) and Denise (RN) provide excellent quality skin care products, cosmetic injectables and tools to increase your results at home. We will design the perfect system for you to maximize your treatment results. After comparing, you will find that we offer the best prices in town! Rejuvenessence mediSpa Kenneth Pechman, M.D., Ph.D. Board Certified Dermatologist 2201 East Enterprise Ave., Suite 104, Appleton 920.574.3577 www.rmedispa.com The mission of Rejuvenessence mediSpa is to restore, revitalize and rejuvenate the skins appearance, health and function. We strive to improve our clients skin through our professional services and highquality products and thus, enhance our patients self esteem and self image. We are proud to offer free consultations on all of our services!
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NATURAL BEAUTY
Clean Aura Natural Soap Courtney Hansen Owner PO Box 2201, Fond du Lac 920.251.5477 www.mycleanaura.com At Clean Aura, we lovingly create allnatural products to please the body, mind and soul. We believe what we put onto our bodies is just as important as what we put into them. Clean Aura offers an extensive line of luxurious soaps, moisturizing lip & body balms, perfume oils and natural bug spray all locally made!
ORGANIC PRODUCE
Park Ridge Organics N8410 Abler Rd., Fond du Lac 920.979.9658 www.parkridgeorganics.com Be a locavore, eat healthier, get to know your farmer and your food. Park Ridge Organics is a certified organic farm growing seasonal produce. They sell their produce through a Vegetable Share Program (CSA concept), at the Downtown Appleton Farmers Market and at their onfarm store.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
The Country Doctor Since 1984 Renee Waters, LMT, ND 747 Crestview Ln., Fond du Lac 920.922.8950 watersdayspa@charter.net www.countrydoctordetox.com Renee brings you 27 years of experience in Natural Medicine and Therapies including iridology, detoxification, emotional freedom technique, ultimate healing body treatments, nutritional work-ups, self discovery workshops, herbal medicine, reflexology, pet therapies, aromatherapy, cranial sacral therapy, lymph drainage, tongue and nail assessment, medical intuitive-faith healing. Call or e-mail today to set up your next appointment!
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PAIN MANAGEMENT/RELIEF
Advanced Pain Management (APM) 2595 Development Dr., Suite 150, Green Bay Locations also in Appleton and Oconto Falls 888.901.PAIN (7246) www.APMhealth.com Advanced Pain Management (APM) is committed to providing patients with innovative pain management services. APM strives to deliver the most advanced, minimally invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic services to enable patients to restore function, relieve pain and renew hope. Whether its back or neck pain, work injury, sciatica or a painful condition; APM has a pain management doctor who can help pinpoint the source of pain. EvolveAbility Phyllis Kasper, Ph.D. 920.693.2250 pkasper@bytehead.com www.evolveability.com Dr. Phyllis Kasper is a licensed psychologist with expertise in anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, peak achievement, biofeedback, hypnosis, EMDR and pain management. She is available at Lighthouse Therapy Services in Sheboygan, 920.451.8667, Pathways Counseling Center in Brookfield, 262.641.9790 and Healthy Connections in Appleton, 920.257.4601. Quality Therapy 311 Reaume Ave., Kaukauna 920.462.4583 www.quality-therapy.com Serving the Fox Valley Quality Therapy is client-centered and focused on predictable outcomes. We strive to uphold the dignity of patients, accommodating schedule allowing recovery in your own home. Our specialized programs include: chronic pain program, back pain program and digestinal disorder program. We also offer craniosacral, visual manipulation, lymphedema with vaso-pneumatic pump and electro therapeutic point stimulation. Dont put it off any longer. The more you wait the more serious your problem may become. The Neuroscience Group 1305 W. American Dr., Neenah 920.725.9373 or 800.201.1194 www.neurosciencegroup.com The Neuroscience Group of Northeast Wisconsin is a multi-specialty physician practice focused on the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of the nervous system: brain, spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality neuroscience care to our neighbors throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
PERSONAL CARE/NUTRITION
Botanical Indulgence Sandy White 1162 Westowne Dr., Neenah 920.725.1380 www.botanicalindulgence.com The success of a business comes from more than just the owner. A truly successful business will have an enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff hand chosen by the owner. Here at Botanical Indulgence, Sandy has a staff that loves the business as much as she does, and it shows when you walk into the store. Located 5 minutes from Fox River Mall; take the Winneconne exit in Neenah and turn left at Culvers.
RESTAURANT
Famous Daves Bar-B-Que 1170 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton 920.991.9700 www.famousdaves.com Not everybody has the whole day to spend slow-smokin the best BBQ in America. But everybody has a phone. And thats all it takes to bring home your favorite BBQ piping hot and ready for dinner tonight! Or stop in to try our healthy Citrus Grill. Dave loves makin calorie watchers feel like theyre cheating. Citrus Grill items are a tasty 660 calories or less. Served with two juicy grilled pineapple steaks and fresh steamed broccoli. Nakashima of Japan Katsu-Ya of Japan 4100 W. Pine St., Appleton 920.739.6057 2200 Holmgren Way, Green Bay 920.494.4103 511 W. College Ave., Appleton 920.882.4183 www.nakashimas.com Nakashima Sushi is your healthy alternative when dining out. We take the freshest fish or vegetable, wrap it in vinegar rice and roasted seaweed for a taste that is simple satori (enlightenment). We feature Avocado, Asparagus and Spinach Salad, Tofu Salad, Ceviches, Grilled Salmon and many more healthy selections! Sai Ram Indian Cuisine 253 W. Northland Ave., Appleton 920.733.3003 www.sairamcuisine.com The areas finest authentic Indian restaurant. Join us today to find out why we won the Best Indian Food Golden Fork Award from 2005-2011! We offer a large selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Catering is available and we have a banquet room for parties up to 40 people.
PET HEALTH
Victorias Pet Nutrition Center and Boutique 14 N. Main St., Fond du Lac 920.923.1991 www.allnaturalpethealth.com We carry all-natural pet health products for your dogs and cats including natural treats, herbs and supplements used for health problems such as canine and feline liver and kidney disease, pet allergies, cancer in dogs and cats, arthritis, dental, ear problems and diabetes. We also carry pet gifts including dog and cat socks, breed-specific pillows, videos and Dog- and Cat-opoly.
REFLEXOLOGY
Get Rubbed the Right Way Cathy Allen, LPN, Certified Reflexologist Greater Green Bay Area 920.370.0313 reflexology995@mail.com Group and party rates available by request I provide reflexology of the feet, hands or both at your home/business or at 9th Street Wellness Center in Green Bay. Call for an appointment. Improves and relieves many dis-eases of the body. What can reflexology do for you? Boost the immune system. Normalize body functions. Release stress and tension. Relax and rebalance the mind and body. Support the bodys natural healing abilities. Promote better sleep.
SALON
709 Salon Josephine 709 Marshall St., Manitowoc 920.684.4545 Find us on facebook! 709 Salon Josephine is an organic lifestyle salon. Featuring the Intelligent Nutrients hair & skin product line, which uses nutritious certified organic food ingredients. Truly safe with superior performance. Other products are Trillium Organics, Nutiva, Naturally Nutty and a variety of organic teas and supplements. Owner, Mary Bergner, is an accomplished cosmetologist with 35 years experience. She has studied with Pivot Point in Chicago, Vidal Sassoon in Toronto, and Aveda in London and Minneapolis. The salon also carries the closest to organic as possible in color and perms. Its not organic unless its certified organic! Call or stop by for more information. Consultations and samples available.
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Absolute Transformation Salon 518 Ohio St., Oshkosh 920.385.7026 www.yellowbook.com Find us on Facebook! Absolute Transformation Salon opened three years ago this May. Our goal was to create a more natural, organic, healthy salon and to offer our guests a great healthy environment to get their hair done. We researched our color line and hair care lines to make sure that they were as natural, organic and vegan friendly as possible. We feature Organic Color Systems and Onesta hair care products and have had great results! Julie, Jen and Sherry pride themselves on their continuing education and all have over 16 years experience behind the chair. Jen is also an Organic Color Systems educator. We are very fortunate to have her with us. Absolute Transformation Salon is a full service salon that features color, cuts, perms, facials, pedicures and nail services. We look forward to serving you. Salon Arian Arian M. Stiebs, Master Stylist N2736 Cty Rd QQ, Waupaca Salon: 715.942.2500 Cell: 715.412.1423 arianjohnson@hotmail.com Avon Sales Rep. Looking for a place to unwind and be pampered? Welcome to Salon Arian where your beauty needs are met. Arian is a master stylist who offers fashionable cuts, styles, colors and perms to suit the person, specializing in corrective coloring. The single chair salon has inviting decor and makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in the door. Your time is private making it easier to enjoy the experience. The services are pleasurable and affordable; you will leave feeling happy and satisfied.
Lamers Dairy & Country Store Off Hwys. 441 & CE N410 Speel School Rd., Appleton 920.830.0980 www.lamersdairyinc.com Taste the difference experience milk the way it was meant to be! Reusable glass bottles give our milk a cleaner, fresher taste and lessen environmental impact. Lamers Dairy Dairylands Best serving Northeast Wisconsin since 1913. Farmer certified to contain no artificial hormones. Find glass bottles at many retail locations or visit Lamers Country Store. The Olive Cellar 277 W. Northland Ave., Appleton 920.574.2361 www.TheOliveCellar.com Discover the difference quality makes with small batch world class extra virgin olive oils and an exquisite variety of aged balsamic vinegars. Taste before you buy with all products available for you to sample prior to bottling. Also offering pastas and spices, sea salts, truffle oils, chocolate sauces and the worlds best peanut brittle. A unique culinary experience awaits you.
YOGA
Inner Sun Yoga Studio 146 Algoma Blvd., Suite F, Oshkosh 920.651.1279 www.innersunyogastudio.com Explore your breath, slow movement, postures, relaxation and meditation in the inviting atmosphere of Inner Sun Yoga! Founded in 2004, we offer a variety of drop-in classes, sound healing, private instruction and events. Instructors are experienced and certified in yoga traditions including Vinyasa, Dharma Mittra, Kripalu and Himalayan. Come and be inspired! Pura Vida Yoga Crystal M. Hill (Rohde), RYT 2416 W. Nordale Dr., Appleton 920.851.1084 puravidacrystal@hotmail.com Pura Vida Yoga, LLC, offers group power Vinyasa yoga classes, private yoga sessions, yoga life coaching and nutrition/weight loss coaching in Appleton. The amazing staff is passionate about helping others reach their full potential both on and off the mat! Contact Crystal M. Hill RYT & owner at 920.851.1084 or puravidacrystal@ hotmail.com for more information!
TAI CHI
The Oshkosh Tai Chi Center 803 Waugoo Ave., Oshkosh 920.233.2605 oshkoshtaichicenter.com Beginner classes held Mondays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., also at the Oshkosh Senior Center Thursdays at noon. Advanced classes are Mondays at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. $10 per session or $140 for 12 weeks. Also offering special beginner classes Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with master teacher Mike Milewski. He also teaches advanced corrections, sword and push hands classes. New sessions start every six weeks. It takes about four 6-week sessions to learn the form. We teach Cheng Man Chengs adaption of the Yang familys Tai chi chuan. Private classes available with Andrew Mertens for $50/hr.
ZENITH MASTER HEALERS

Mystical Earth Gallery (MEG) City Center Plaza 112b E. College Ave., Appleton 920.993.1122 mysticalearthgallery.com Zenith, a healing art form, succinctly stated removes the blockages which stop the seeker from their path and assists in the healing process of the body, mind and spirit. Using sacred geometry, color-vibration light and incorporating his own techniques, honed after over 30 years of healing, Master Teacher Jesse will develop a program to help you in the unfolding of your individual self.
SENIOR HEALTH
Prairie Home Assisted Living 1463 Kenwood Dr., Menasha 920.969.0526 www.prairiehomeassistedliving.com Prairie Home Assisted Living provides loving kindness in a homelike setting. Family owned and operated, Prairie Home is committed to creating a warm, nurturing and safe environment for the elderly.
TRANSPORTATION
Valley Transit 801 S. Whitman Ave., Appleton 920.832.5800 www.appleton.org/vt
SPECIALTY FOODS
Cujaks Wine Market & Wine Bar 47 N. Main St., Fond du Lac 920.922.2499 www.cujakswinemarket.com Cujaks Wine Market, LLC is your local specialty wine store downtown Fond du Lac. Where the focus is on quality wine for your dollar. Wine should not be scary; Sara is there to help you select wines. We feature Antons extra virgin olive oils and vinegars. You can sample before you buy. Cujaks, where wine shopping is easy and fun.
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