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January 2014
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Hypothyroidism Why Do I Still Feel Bad If My Lab Results Are Normal?

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Thyroid is the only hormone that affects virtually every cell in the body; thus, there are dozens of symptoms caused by hypothyroidism, including hair loss, fatigue, weight gain, depression, poor circulation, dry skin, dry hair, peeling and splitting nails, and emotional instability. A large number of women suffer from symptoms of low thyroid output (hypothyroidism), even though they test within the normal thyroid ranges in laboratory blood tests. The problem with the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) blood test is the normal reference range is too wide. Overreliance on the TSH level alone is one reason why so many women are told their thyroid tests are normal even though they feel many classic symptoms of hypothyroidism. Come learn more about thyroid imbalance signs and symptoms, testing and treatment options.
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CONTENTS
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN January 2014
48 FEATURE STORY

Take the challenge Embrace these bright ideas for a healthier lifestyle in 2014!
ON THE COVER:
Photography by Taylor Greenwood.
CAROL ANN STERKEN, owner, Natural Healthy Solutions
10 Be proactive in getting an

accurate hypothyroidism diagnosis of weight loss with Rolfing SI
44 Planning an organic garden? 46 A fresh start with your breath pattern 51 What do goals have to do with success? 52 Reclaim your style

12 Anchoring the permanence
14 Does your pet need to lose weight?
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Winter skin care for babies
16 Change your habits: avoid red foods 18 Your heart-matters

55 Alternatives to consider for

sagging facial skin
58 Your New Years resolution
20 Expert answers to your
might help relieve pain, too!
health and wellness questions New Years resolutions in 2014 can produce results
62 Introduction to dry needling: Part 2

22 Simple steps to keep your
65 Fight the immune challenge
winter brings with echinacea
25 A consistent Pilates routine 26 A path less traveled to a happy new year 28 TCM tools to support weight loss
68 Pediatric massage and Down syndrome 70 New year, new perspective 73 Gluten-free black beans and rice 74 Understanding social anxiety disorder 78 Just journal about it! 80 Is forgiveness therapy for you? 81 The growing problem of peanut allergies

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reflections from the editor healthy pets fit bodies healthy kids healthy finances healthy eating average jane restaurant spotlight herb blurb community calendar community partners advertiser directory
30 Financial wellness 32 Pit Stop for Sherry 34 Are whiplash and PTSD related? 36 Functional fertility: food sensitivities 38 IT asset disposal 42 Giving it my best
82 The role of toxins and 85 I know a guy
detoxification in health
Post-holiday housecleaning
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Finding joy in the present moment
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Put the focus on YOU in 2014!
Welcome to the start of a new year that I hope is full of health, happiness and prosperity for each of you. While it would be nice if my wish could make it so, the fact is that we truly need to put in the effort to get ourselves to this idyllic place in life. Our increasingly busy lives make it easy for us to let ourselves fall further and further down our priority lists. Why do we let this happen when taking care of ourselves is essential to our health and well-being? Considering its the season of resolutions, this is the perfect time to put more focus on yourself! If youve already made efforts in this area, keep them going. If youve not yet been able to devote the resources to yourself, start with small steps so you can avoid being overwhelmed by the commitment. Remember, you have a lifetime ahead to ramp up your efforts! Start with the basics: Make healthy nutritional choices. Get regular exercise. Think positively. Ensure adequate sleep (quality and quantity). Not too overwhelming, right? So, why not let 2014 be the year of YOU? Youre worth it! This months issue is once again full of thoughtful articles that are meant to open our minds to all of the services, products and resources available to us as we do our best to live healthy lives. Victoria Huss shares how a bodywork technique can anchor the weight loss transformation. Carrissa Pannuzzo reminds us of the power of forgiveness. Karen Strickfaden encourages all of us pet owners to make a few changes today to ensure well have more quality time with them in the future. And, of course, there are many more, so enjoy! Best wishes to all of you as you begin this new year with a renewed commitment to healthy living! In health and happiness,
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Be proactive in getting an accurate hypothyroidism diagnosis

By Randi Mann, NP
Symptoms of underactive thyroid are very common! Find a provider who believes in treating YOU and ALL of your symptoms, and who doesnt rely solely on the TSH lab result!
re you one of the millions of people whose doctor said your thyroid is working just fine because he/she only tested your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level and the test result came back in the normal range? Or are you taking a T4 only thyroid medication (e.g., Synthroid) now, but your symptoms are still present? In America, there are approximately 30 million people suffering from symptoms of underactive thyroid a condition called hypothyroidism. Sadly, approximately 13 million people are yet to be diagnosed. Many people, once diagnosed, are still undertreated. Do you suffer from any of the following? Tiredness and sluggishness. Coarse hair/hair loss/ Dryer hair or skin. brittle hair. Gain weight easily. Muscle/joint pain. Weaker muscles. Low sex Constant feeling of cold drive/impotence. (fingers/hands/feet). Puffy hands and feet. Frequent muscle cramps. Unsteady gait Poorer memory. (bump into things). More depressed. Loss of outer third of Frequent mood changes. eyebrow/thin. Slower thinking. Menses more irregular. Puffier eyes. Heavier menses Difficulty with math. (clotting/3+ days). Hoarser or deeper voice. Carpel tunnel syndrome. Constipation. Sleep more than usual.
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Hypothyroid symptoms may seem nonspecic. They may overlap with symptoms related to other conditions, such as food allergies, adrenal dysfunction, iron deciency and hormonal imbalances.
If you have many of these symptoms, you may want to consider seeking treatment from a functional medicine provider one who is trained to identify multiple causes and to treat many hormone imbalances, including hypothyroidism. A functional medicine approach is very comprehensive and may include the following lab tests: Free T3. DHEA. Free T4. 2 or 4 point cortisol. TSH. B12 and folate. Reverse T3. TPO antibodies. Estrogen. TG antibodies. Progesterone. Ferritin. Testosterone. Vitamin D 25 OH. Hypothyroid symptoms may seem nonspecific. They may overlap with symptoms related to other conditions, such as food allergies, adrenal dysfunction, iron deficiency and hormonal imbalances. Careful evaluation of your symptoms, lab results, physical exam,
deep tendon reflex speed, diet, medical and family history, and toxin exposure should be used to create a personalized treatment plan for you. This is important because each person may have different contributing factors that need to be addressed: A poor diet that is low in iodine, L-tyrosine, zinc and selenium, which are vital components that the body needs to manufacture thyroid hormones. A pharmacy-grade, well-formulated, multivitamin and mineral supplement, along with eating a wellbalanced, nutrient-dense diet is recommended in this case. Hashimotos thyroiditis, a condition where the immune system starts to attack the thyroid gland. This patient may have elevated thyroid antibodies and may experience swings between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism symptoms (e.g., heart palpitations, fast heart rate, insomnia, hand tremors, sweating, nervousness, etc.) until their thyroid eventually is not able to function. This persons treatment would include thyroid medication and education about ways to decrease the inflammation in their body. Food and chemical sensitivity testing may be helpful to identify substances that may be causing low-grade, chronic inflammation. Reaction to gluten (the protein in wheat, rye and barley) may cause systemic inflammation for many, so it may be necessary to eat gluten-free for life. Disrupted GI flora can also contribute to malabsorption, poor detoxification of toxins and poor conversion of T4 to the biologically active hormone T3. Stress can cause high cortisol and estrogen levels, which prevent ovulation and are common in times of hormone transition, such as perimenopause. Female hormone testing and prescription progesterone therapy may be helpful. Certain supplements, foods and more fiber may be prescribed to help increase the clearing of excess hormones from the body. Low vitamin D levels affect the cellular thyroid receptor response. Low ferritin levels decrease the transport of thyroxine into the cell nucleus. It is preferable that your lab values, including your thyroid, vitamin D and ferritin levels, be at the optimal end of the normal lab ranges. Many patients may respond better to a combination of T4 and T3 hormone medication. As you can see, a TSH test alone may not properly diagnosis hypothyroidism, and it may take more than Synthroid medication to help you feel your best. At our wellness center, we offer a specialized, computerized assessment of the speed of your deep tendon reflex in your arm, along with thorough physical and symptom assessments and a personalized treatment plan. This information is invaluable to determine if you need to start thyroid medication or have your current level of medication adjusted.
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Anchoring the permanence of weight loss with Rolng SI
By Victoria L. Huss
nthony* was a man in his mid-thirties who had shed nearly 100 pounds on a very regimented weight loss program based on exercise and dietary changes. He felt good in his newer, lighter body, but still he knew on some level that he could look and feel even better. Not finding help or proper guidance available within the conventional medical community, he instead sought out the holistic system of bodywork and movement education known as Rolfing Structural Integration (or Rolfing SI). When Anthony began his Rolfing SI sessions in the middle of winter, he was just starting to become used to moving, standing and being in his new body. Since he could more clearly see his frame, he noticed that he was in dire need of some postural correction. The accumulation of hours and hours spent sitting in front of a computer at work manifested as a forward head/neck position with rounded shoulders. Walking with so much extra weight for years may have contributed to the external rotation of his femurs (upper legs) and how his hips functioned. He also had a bit of torsion in his lower legs that did not help to activate the arches in his relatively flat feet, which turned out like a duck when he walked. Conversely, with nearly 100 fewer pounds to insulate and weigh him down, he found that his center of gravity had dramatically shifted. The combination of all of these challenges affected his ability to find grounding and secure footing especially on unstable, slippery surfaces. After Anthony completed his first Rolfing SI session, he was amazed at how differently he experienced his body. He felt his weight shift more toward the center of his feet, and he felt more awareness in his feet and knees. He also could really feel how it felt to hold his head and chest high with his shoulders down and back without exerting too much effort. All of these new ways of being
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Rolng SI helped Anthony along on his 120-pound weight loss journey by anchoring the weight loss transformation more deeply and permanently in his mind, body and spirit.
inspired Anthony to pursue more sessions. Each Rolfing SI session is like a class for the body and with each session the changes became more apparent. Anthonys body continued to transform as he progressed through the sessions. One day while walking in the snow, he was feeling much more confident with his footing. He looked back at the crisp trail of his footprints and noticed that his feet werent so turned out, and that he wasnt dragging his leg. He was walking with better functioning of his legs and feet, and his arches were becoming more activated. He felt stability. He now understood what his Rolfer really meant when she told him that he needed to get his feet underneath him. Near the end of his ten sessions, Anthony also began to experience a shift in his relationship with his current weight. Having been a larger man for much of his life, he had become accustomed to taking up a
lot of space or needing a lot of space to move. Now a much thinner man, he needed to embody and feel his actual size. The detailing, differentiation and integration provided by the Rolfing SI system and process helped Anthony to feel more awareness of the physical boundaries of his body and that of the space around him. With more awareness, Anthony could now connect with and consciously inhabit more room to elicit subtle movements that enlivened and brightened his demeanor. Through this process, he also shed some weightrelated emotional baggage. This allowed him to feel safer and more comfortable in clothing that no longer just hung or draped on his body but that gave him well-defined shape and form. Rolfing SI helped Anthony along on his 120-pound weight loss journey by anchoring the weight loss transformation more deeply and permanently in his mind, body and spirit. Because of better alignment and grounding through his structure and by creating a new relationship with his personal space, Anthony felt that he could now more efficiently inhabit and live fully in his new body. Anthony credited Rolfing Structural Integration for helping him to feel more comfortable in his own skin, so he could finally come back home to himself.
*Name changed to protect privacy. Victoria L. Huss, Certified Rolfer and owner of New Possibilities Integration LLC (in downtown Appleton) finds joy in helping people unfold and find freedom from rigidity and chronic pain. She also works to help her clients avoid pharmaceutical and surgical intervention. For a free consultation or more information, call 920.427.7653 or visit www.wisconsinrolfing.com. Rolfing and Rolfer are registered service marks of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration.
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Does your pet need to lose weight?

By Karen M. Strickfaden, DVM
roper body weight is essential for your pets health. In pets, as with people, increased weight can lead to diabetes, heart disease, disc disease and joint problems. Pets are not responsible for their nutritional choices we are! Though factors can vary based on breed and body type, there are a few general guidelines to see if your pet is at the correct weight:
Your pet should have a waistline. You should be able to feel but not see the ribs. There should not be any fat pads on the hips or at the base of the tail. If weight is a problem, have your pet examined by your veterinarian to rule out any medical conditions that may have caused
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The most important part of your pets weight loss program is the choice of food. Pets that eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet have better success at losing weight. High-protein diets mimic the diet pets would have in the wild. Plan to feed your pet two to three meals every day. This schedule will help your pet feel less hungry throughout the day. Your veterinarian can help you determine how much you should feed your pet during the weight-loss period. Also, make sure your pet has access to fresh water at all times.
Exercise program
Once you have established an appropriate diet for your pet, develop a healthy exercise routine. Exercise is important not only to burn calories but also to keep muscle tone and body condition. Exercise programs dont have to be strenuous or time-consuming. You can choose activities that suit your lifestyle. Dog owners can walk or jog with their pets. Play dates with other dogs can be a
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Pets that have a normal body weight can live up to two years longer than pets that are overweight.
great source of exercise. Obedience or agility training can exercise a dogs mind and body! Cat owners can encourage their cats to play with wand toys or laser lights. Climbing structures provide vertical play space. Treat dispensers make your cat work to get food. Your veterinarian may have more suggestions for you. Determine how much exercise your pet gets each day. Increase the amount of exercise by one minute each day until you reach a minimum of 20 minutes of structured, supervised play every day. Free time in the yard is great, but your pet is usually not active enough during that time for weight loss to occur. behaviors. Determine the factors that have led to your pets weight problem. Is your pet begging at the table? Do you show your pet love by giving him treats? Does each family member give your pet treats at different times? Making some changes to both your familys and your pets behavior can drastically increase the success rate for your pets weight loss program. Pets dont care about the size of the treats that they are getting; they are happy to get treats at all! Consider breaking your current treats into smaller pieces. Replace highcalorie treats with healthy alternatives like baby carrots, banana slices or natural pet treats. These treats will help your pet feel full without loading him up with calories. It is easy to confuse food with love. We often give our pets treats to show them affection. Instead, give your pets attention with
praise and play time. Be sure to give your pets more emotional treats than food.
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You are responsible for your pets diet and nutrition. Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss your pets weight issues. Determine exercise activities for your pet that will fit with your familys schedule. Discuss with family members the type and amount of treats your pet can have each day. Pets that have a normal body weight can live up to two years longer than pets that are overweight. Making a few changes today can ensure you have more quality time with your furry family members in the future!
Dr. Karen Strickfaden is co-owner of Countrycare Animal Complex in Green Bay. She earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1993 and has been utilizing holistic modalities for over 18 years. Dr. Strickfaden is certified in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary spinal manipulation (animal chiropractic). She also has extensive training in bioresonance therapy, craniosacral therapy, herbology and flower essences. For more information, call 920.863.3220 or visit www. countrycareac.com.
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Change your habits: avoid red foods

By John Sowinski, RPh
ust let me get through the holidays and I will start to eat right and lose weight. Have you said this before? Are you saying this now? According to statisticsbrain.com, the number one New Years resolution for 2012 was to lose weight. They also say that 45 percent of people usually make New Years resolutions. The problem is, without the right tools and a plan, many people will fail. The number one way people usually try to lose weight is to eat less. They may do this a variety of ways. They put less on their plate or they leave the table with some food left on their plate. The problem is you dont feel satisfied. Have you ever heard that you just need to burn more calories than you take in and you will lose weight? It sounds so simple. Of course, if it were so simple, why do we have an obesity epidemic? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over one-third of Americans are obese. Think about how you eat. How often do you think about food? Do you think about the next meal as soon as you are done eating? As you approach a meal, do you think about how you dont want to overeat, but you do anyway? If you are faced with a table of things to eat at a party, do you stay
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Essentially, think of anything that contains grains or added sugar and eliminate it from your diet.
at the table and mindlessly eat? Do you eat something even as you are telling yourself you shouldnt be eating this? Do you eat even when you are not hungry? Unfortunately, many of you will be thinking: that is me. Whether you want to use the word addiction or not, many of these cravings are similar to addictive behaviors. The question is; how do you break this cycle? I believe the best way to break this cycle is to stop eating the foods that are causing these behaviors. I call them red foods. You probably can make a list of foods that cause you problems. Let me give you the list Ive come up with for myself as you think about what you eat. My list includes bread, bagels, pasta, tortilla chips and cereal. This list is not all-inclusive, but if you think about the foods on it, there is one common theme: flour. Another list of red foods Ive come up with includes cookies, cake, pie and doughnuts. These all have another thing in common: sugar. The final food item that I believe should be avoided is trans fat, recently declared unsafe by the FDA. Many people will then ask, What do I eat? The simple answer is: lots. Notice that proteins do not appear on these lists. Beef? Not on either list. Pork? Not on either list. Vegetables and fruits arent on the lists either. But be careful about what fruit you eat. For example, bananas are high in sugar. Fruit juice is high in sugar. Apples and berries, however, are excellent fruits to eat. Essentially, think of anything that contains grains or added sugar and eliminate it from your diet. You may find it hard in the beginning, but after a while you will find that it is not that hard. You will start feeling better.
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The functional medicine approach to hypertension and cholesterol
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ypertension is a disease of the blood vessel and a marker for vascular dysfunction. It is absolutely reversible through a functional medicine approach. In a 2010 article by the Hypertension Institute, Mark Houston, MD, showed that antihypertensive drugs are not needed to resolve hypertension: Replacement of the micronutrient deficiencies, as well as high-dose therapy of selected nutraceuticals in combination with optimal diet, exercise and weight
management resulted in control of blood pressure over a period of 6 months with complete tapering and discontinuation of antihypertensive drugs. What is the secret to reversing hypertension? The functional medicine approach breaks down hypertension into three basic mechanisms: inflammation, oxidative stress and immune response. With some Sherlock Holmes work, the root cause of these three mechanisms can be discovered, then treated specifically and individually according to
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Question: I am someone who regularly skips meals and workouts, thanks to both a busy work schedule and family life. Im wondering if you have any tips that might get me back on track? Answer: Luckily, there are many people that lead busy lives while still finding the time for healthy meals and productive workouts it can be done! You need to make sure that fitness and nutrition are priorities in your life. Once you make this commitment, doing the right thing will seem like a lot less work. Try taking an inventory of your week on Sunday night, figuring out which days are light and which ones are heavy in terms of work and family responsibilities. Then, you can schedule your workouts in your planner and resolve any meal planning issues as well. For example, maybe you need to pack more comprehensive snacks if you have a meeting during lunch, or maybe you need to create a reminder so you remember to take frozen meat out of the freezer the night before you cook it. These seem like small, almost trivial changes, but they make a world of difference when youre in a time crunch. We typically schedule things we dont want to forget, so why not schedule meals and workouts, too? Question: Lately, my goal has been to eat healthier snacks during the day, since Im a big fan of chips and candy bars. What do you recommend as alternatives? Answer: I get asked this quite a bit, so I definitely have some favorites. If you want something similar to your candy bar, you could certainly go with a sports nutrition bar. The main difference is that the sports bars are a bit more balanced with additional
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Question: Despite the focus on strength training in recent years, cardiovascular exercise still needs to be part of my routine, right? Assuming Im correct, how much should I incorporate into my workout program? Answer: Cardiovascular exercise should definitely be front-andcenter when it comes to exercise. After all, your heart is the single most important muscle in your entire body. Theres really no reason to avoid cardio. In fact, the only reason to limit cardiovascular exercise is if youre a hard-gainer and your primary goal is to put on weight. Even in this scenario, you can do several sessions of low-intensity exercise per week, like walking or casual bike riding. For optimal health benefits, we can look to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which is issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Per the recommendations, adults should shoot for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, ideally spread throughout an entire week. The guidelines go on to mention that doubling these numbers provides even greater health benefits. Regardless of these recommendations, what you really have to do is factor in personal variables, like your current fitness level and your schedule. Gradually work your way up to recommended levels, and dont forget to include strength training and flexibility as well.
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ew Years resolution time is upon us, which means that many of us have pledged to make our health and fitness a priority starting January 1st. Unfortunately, two to four weeks into the New Year, we find ourselves back where we started, leaving our goals at the wayside and pledging to start again later. Why does this happen year in and year out? Is it because we set unattainable goals to begin with? Sometimes taking a step back
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short-term goal when it comes to weight loss. For example, I want to lose one pound per week this month. Once you make your first goal, move on to the next week or month. Repeat this process, and before you know it, your ultimate goal will be easily within reach. If your goal is to improve your diet or lifestyle, think about adding good things in before you take the bad things out. Many people start out their diet programs severely restricting their food choices. However, when you do this, your body and brain automatically start to panic, making you crave the very foods that you are trying to restrict. Start by adding healthy habits in. This may be as simple as drinking more water, or adding a veggie to every meal. Continue to be creative with how you add the healthy habits in and, eventually, there will be little or no room for the old habits. Writing your goals down can be a very simple way to stick with them long-term. Write them down and put them in a visible place that you see every day. A Post-It note on your bathroom mirror, your refrigerator or your computer at work can be a constant reminder of what you are trying to accomplish. Some people even make their goals public via social media, or just by telling a bunch of friends. Sometimes this can make the goal more real and help to keep you on track. Connect with people that share your goals. Sometimes this can be a group exercise class, a walking group or a dieting group such as Weight Watchers. When you know that you have people on your side that are sharing the same experience, a goal can become much more attainable. Not to mention you will have people to celebrate with when you attain it! The most important thing you can do to accomplish your goals is to believe in yourself! Think about the things in your life that you have conquered that were difficult. Maybe these include completing an education, raising a child or starting a business. Remember that you have the power to do anything you set your mind to, and that all of the goals in your life that you accomplished before took time to reach the road to them was not always smooth. Happy New Year, and good luck in 2014!
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ell its a new year, and we again have the opportunity to take better care of ourselves and those we love. This time of year, our skin becomes extremely delicate, but thats even truer for new babies. Their skin is as delicate as it comes. There are a few products out there for
babies that really get a boost from the natural world. Here are some of the ingredients you should be looking for when it comes to selecting a good product for your precious little one.
silky and has been known to effectively help in reducing cradle cap. A little cocoa butter in a bath will coat baby and leave them hydrated.
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Lets face it. New babies dont get that dirty. It is very important not to use harsh soap on their gentle skin. Castile soap is the gentlest form of soap there is and is also naturally tear-free. This makes a perfect bath-time wash for our little bundle. Also, you will love that castile doesnt strip natural oils, so baby wont have to try so hard to stay hydrated.
Baby moisturizers
This time of year can really be hard on baby skin because the air is so dry. In Wisconsin, moisture is key. Again, baby skin is delicate, and it only needs very simple ingredients to be happy. Olive oil is a great natural humectant. It wicks natural moisture in the air to our skin. This makes olive oil perfect for helping protect baby from getting too dry. Olive oil moisturizer is also great for doing baby massage. Not only does this moisturize the skin, but allows you and your child to bond. Cocoa butter is an excellent moisturizer for babies as well. It leaves them feeling
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The main ingredient in diaper rash ointment is zinc oxide. It is a natural mineral that is water-resistant, making it great for forming a barrier between your babys soft bottom and a damp diaper. Chick pea and plantain leaf powders are also known anti-viral, anti-fungal ingredients. It is said that these ingredients can help to prevent yeast infections. This makes them great, natural ingredients for diaper ointment. There you have it: a simple menu of ingredients that will leave baby wiggly and giggly this January. Now you can spend the rest of your time playing with your new bundle of joy. Welcome to the world, little one!
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A consistent Pilates routine can produce results

By Cathy Clark
Resolve:to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something) Dictionary.com he definition above is powerful.What have you committed to in order to be the best you can be this year? Have you refreshed your commitment to some health goals?To get real benefit out of any exercise program, you need to stay at it.I know, easier said than done, right?Isnt this a little like your mom telling you to stop making faces or it will stay that way?So, what way do you want to stay? Joseph Pilates put it this way: If you will faithfully perform your controlology (Pilates) exercises regularly only four times a week for just three months you will find your body development approaching the ideal, accompanied by renewed mental vigor and spiritual enhancement.Maybe he overstated it, maybe he didnt. Pilates is an excellent complement to any other sport you may enjoy, such as running, golfing, cycling or horseback riding. Many people find that Pilates makes them better at these activities because they have increased core strength, balance and flexibility. Taking private or duet lessons will introduce you to the Pilates fundamentals. In settings such as these, exercises can be tailored to your individual needs.If you prefer to take a group mat class, keep in mind that the teacher may not be able to give you individualized attention. Be mindful to perform the level of exercise that is right for you. A well-trained Pilates instructor will guide you through the different modifications, as necessary. So take the time to treat yourself to Pilates. Keep your routine consistent, and youll see the results!
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A path less traveled to a happy new year

By Judy Rogers, LCSW
elcome to the new year and the opportunity to look at your life with more awareness and less judgment. How is your life going? Are you happy? Is life showing up in a way you like? If your answer to these questions is yes, congratulations! If your answer is no, congratulations again, for you now have the opportunity to learn some new ways of being! I believe that, through a mindfulness practice, we are able to take an inward journey to a more authentic self that is the path to guaranteed success for living life with more love, passion and fulfillment. The energy of the new year always brings with it that chance to start anew, to envision the life and year we would like to have. Its the time of year for writing goals and making affirmations about eating healthier, spending more time with family or acquiring more success habits for work. Every year, I have the same goals:
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to lose weight, live healthier and grow my business. Suddenly, this year, I realize that I am not in that same rut. Through my work with mindfulness practices and teaching others what I needed to learn my life is very different. I can now answer yes to the three questions above! Living life with more awareness and less judgment has created a big shift in my thinking and behaviors. I am no longer concerned about having and doing. Im more focused on being and living more authentically. So what does that look like? Parker J. Palmer says it best, Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find the joy that every human being seeks, we will also find our path of authentic service in the world. In his book, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, Palmer also says, Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am. This year, instead of setting goals and making affirmations, my focus is to awake to a more authentic self. Instead of asking myself if I am living the life that I want, I ask if I am living the life that wants to live through me. I answer the question, Who am I? When we are open to this way of being, through mindfulness practices, meditation and contemplations, we cant help but live our lives aligned with the greater good. How has my life changed this year? Suddenly, I have attracted people that know how to love. My business concepts have changed. Business co-creators have joined me at the Mindfulness Center for
The energy of the new year always brings with it that chance to start anew, to envision the life and year we would like to have.
Wellbeing. As one of them said, We are not building a business; we are building a community of people who are acting out of selflessness, integrity, cooperation, collaboration and love to give back all that we have received. Another change is that I am in a loving partnership for the first time in seven years. I find that being in a relationship is like deepsea diving. It calls us deeper into our selves. Through a mindfulness practice, I was able to remove the barriers around my heart, and attend and befriend the fears that come up with deep selfdiving. I believe God creates divine partners so we can see a reflection of our personality and life through another. Once we see it, we can allow love to guide us into a gentler, more compassionate self to share. We awaken to what the soul already knows: that there is a place within that can never be hurt, harmed or damaged, and we are able to have the courage to love deeper with a shared love that transforms each of us. When we learn to be aware without judgment, were able to face our fears of vulnerability and no longer need to protect ourselves from each other. Being able to love my friends, co-creators and partner from an authentic, open and vulnerable heart allows me to answer yes to all three questions at the beginning of this article. Try this simple and difficult practice of living aware and without judgment a more authentic life, and this year, you, too, will answer yes to all three questions.
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TCM tools to support weight loss

By Courtney Cowie, MA, LMBT
ithin the context of end-of-the-year holiday gatherings filled with family, friends and goodies galore, we reminisce about the highlights of the past year, and anticipate the excitement and promise of a new year. Then comes January 1 and, as we begin to hear talk of New Years resolutions, into our heads creeps the oh-so-appealing yet formidable goal to really lose the extra 15 pounds (or more) this year. So, we vow to head to the gym more regularly, watch what we eat and get more sleep. One month later, we find ourselves falling back into our old patterns and thinking, Well, I tried, but life just got in the way. Losing weight is not only one of the most popular New Years
resolutions amongst Americans, it is also one of the hardest to fulfill. Thats why only about five percent of the population successfully completes this goal. Underlying the discipline it takes to stick to a regular exercise schedule and commit to diet changes, it takes a well-prepared, well-supported, mind-body partnership and commitment. From a therapeutic bodywork perspective, this whole-body enlistment and dedication has to be in place to foster and sustain the discipline it takes to achieve any large-scale personal goal. This crucial piece of the weight loss achievement puzzle is the one most often missed. Therapeutic bodywork techniques and tools belonging to
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Sense of well-being as well as adaptability and resilience to illness and environmental stressors are key components to helping an individual stay the course in following a weight loss plan.
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) shine in both preparing the mind-body for accomplishing weight loss and supporting it through the process. The TCM therapeutic bodywork techniques called tui na (which translates as push grasp) are aimed specifically at changing and balancing the flow of life-force energy, or qi, in the body. What does this translate to in terms of weight loss? Within TCM, the quality of movement and overall balance of qi in the body corresponds directly with an individuals overall sense of well-being and resilience to illness and stress. Sense of well-being as well as adaptability and resilience to illness and environmental stressors are key components to helping an individual stay the course in following a weight loss plan. Beyond tui na, TCM offers accessory techniques to support weight loss. Two of these techniques are cupping and ear seeds. Cupping is a technique that involves creating a negative pressure vacuum force within a glass cup that is placed on the skins surface. Energetically, cupping creates a deep draw on the fascia of the body, releasing adhesions, toxins and energy that has become stuck within the tissues. While cupping has many applications within TCM, with regard to weight loss, it can be applied to the abdomen and moved in circular motions around the navel to move stuck qi, and to increase the flow of blood (as used in TCM theory) and qi to the abdominal region, optimizing digestion and metabolic processes within the tissues. The ear contains acupressure points that correspond directly with appetite regulation, addiction, depression and anxiety. These points can be stimulated with acupuncture needles or by attaching an ear seed, or magnet, to optimize qi flow such that it supports the bodys natural regulation of the appetite and stimulates the addiction and mood regulation centers of the brain that often go hand in hand with the tendency to overeat. If weight loss tops your New Years resolution list of goals for the coming year, beyond going to the gym and implementing diet changes, consider giving some thought to incorporating a self-care practice that focuses on establishing a mind-body commitment to your goal and prepares you energetically for the upcoming challenges and changes.
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Financial wellness
By Alan M. Zierler
or many, the new year is a time for starting over and making resolutions. As it has been for several years now, according to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, the number one New Years resolution in the United States in 2012 was to lose weight. Number three on the same list was to spend less, save more.1 Clearly, physical and financial wellness are on the minds of Americans. Along with their place among the top three, the weight loss and spending/saving resolutions are comparable in other ways. First, both are easier said than done. Next, each takes planning and perseverance in order to see results. Last, but not least, true success is only achieved by keeping your resolution over time. The American Heritage Dictionary defines wellness as, The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when actively
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maintained by proper diet, exercise and avoidance of risky behavior. Financial wellness, then, could be described as the condition of good financial health, especially when maintained by proper planning, money management, and daily application or exercise. Like physical wellness, attaining financial wellness is more of a lifestyle shift than simply following the latest fad. It takes determination among other things, and focuses more on the slow and steady approach, with small course changes eventually making a big difference. As with weight loss strategies, the way you think about your finances can impact your desired outcome. Its a matter of mindset. For instance, when cutting calories, you can either follow an eating plan that puts you in control or go on a diet, which seems more restrictive. The same is true when trying to get into financial shape. One may be more likely to remain on a spending plan than to stick to a budget, but both help you curb your expenses and build your savings.
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Four key components of long-term financial wellness include determining wants versus needs, spending less than you make, setting savings goals and creating a spending plan.
Needs versus wants
Determining needs versus wants isnt always as easy as it sounds. For example, when asked by a teacher in her personal finance class whether she needed or wanted a pair of $150 jeans from a high-end retailer, a high school student quickly responded that she needed them. Even as several of her classmates disagreed, the young woman insisted that she needed the brand-name pants. When figuring out needs and wants, its important to be as honest and objective as possible.
expenses and only use that money for a true emergency, such as a job loss or medical emergency. Other savings can be categorized as short-term, mid-term and long-term goals. Short-term goals would be expenses that are less than two years away, maybe saving for a car, a family trip, or other items or activities. Mid-term goals are usually a bit further out and may include saving for a down payment on a house, or paying for your childs college education, a wedding or other big expenses. Long-term savings goals usually focus on retirement and involve investing. Check with a financial advisor to learn more about long-term investment options.
Create a spending plan
Spend less than you make
This is one of those self-explanatory principles, but in todays credit society, its easy to get into debt without thinking of it as such. Just because you can afford the minimum monthly payment on your credit card doesnt mean you should charge it. Its better to save before you buy an item and pay in cash. Instead of paying interest charges, you could tuck the extra money away in a savings account for future needs or wants.
Basically, a spending plan is a detailed listing of your income and expenses. If you have more expenses than income, youll need to reduce spending and perhaps even cut out some items completely. You could also increase your income by taking on a second job. For information about spending plans (budgets) and for other financial education tools, visit www.practicalmoneyskills.org.
Alan M. Zierler is the president and CEO of Capital Credit Union, where he has been a board member for 24 years. He holds a bachelors degree in business management from Silver Lake College, and serves on the board of directors for Corporate Central Credit Union and the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, among others. Zierler and his wife, Judy, have been married for 35 years, and they have three children and nine grandchildren. Headquartered in Kimberly, Capital Credit Union has over $469 million in assets and serves more than 34,000 members. Source: 1. University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, December 13, 2012.
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Setting goals helps motivate people to save. One of your first savings goals should be to establish an emergency fund. The rule of thumb is to set aside three to six months worth of living
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Pit Stop for Sherry

By Kathi Bloy
herry Sturm has set a few goals for herself. One of the most important is to get through her current medical crisis so she can see the birth of her tenth grandchild, due in May. Amber Bahr, one of Sherry daughters, also has set a goal: to raise as much money as possible to help Sherry and her husband, Mike, pay mounting medical and living expenses. Its been a trying few years, Bahr said. Mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer in her right breast in June 2000. Everything was going well until fall 2011. When Sturm noticed another lump, this time in her left breast, doctors shrunk it with chemotherapy and then did a partial mastectomy. The family thought everything was fine until this past fall. On October 1, she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, Bahr said. She had been experiencing headaches and, in September, thought she had vertigo. A trip to the doctor revealed brain cancer, and the doctor ordered radiation that same day. When we found out in October that it had traveled down into her chest area, Bahr said, she started chemotherapy. We know for sure that her brain, liver, lungs and bones are affected.
Its hard for her to accept everyone wanting to help her, Bahr said, because shes always the one helping others. Shes very involved in her church, and she misses seeing her friends there every Sunday. She does a lot around the church, and I know theyre missing her, too. When Sturm had to quit work in September and the bills started mounting, she finally agreed to let Bahr head up a benefit for her. The Pit Stop for Sherry, a Celebration of Support put on with help from Community Benefit Tree (CBT), will take place on Saturday, February 15 at Tanners Bar and Grill in Kimberly from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. I had no clue where to even start with anything, Bahr said. When we had our meeting with CBT, it was overwhelming for me. Heidi told us the order in which to do things and helped us each step of the way to know what to do next. Without their help and support I couldnt have done this. Every time I have a question, I email them, and they get right back to me. They also have a lot of the supplies that we need for the benefit. I really worried about where to get raffle tickets and other
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things like that. Sturm got some extra help when the Pit Stop Bar and Grill in Kaukauna contacted Heidi Frederickson at Community Benefit Tree, wondering if she had a recipient who needed help. Were a big racing family, Bahr said. Heidi told them she had the perfect recipient. The Pit Stop is doing a chili cook-off on Saturday, January 25, with part of the proceeds going to my moms medical expenses. Im excited to be working with CBT, Bahr said. They have all their ducks in a row. They know how these benefits work and which activities work well at an event. They really are helpful in raising as much money as possible. Obviously, people need it in times like this. Were excited to have the benefit, to get all these people together and show my mom that there are other people in the world just like her that do care and are willing to help other people. Readers who are unable to attend either the chili cook-off or the Celebration of Support at Tanners Bar and Grill can contribute to Sturms Pit Stop at the CBT website, communitybenefittree.org. Click on Current Celebration of Support Events (COS) and then on Sherry Sturm.
Community Benefit Tree, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, celebrates peoples lives and supports them during medical crises. They help families, friends and co-workers plan Celebration of Support events for their loved ones and provide education, support, resources and financial assistance for families struggling with medical crises. CBT has assisted with more than 450 Celebration of Support events in the last eight years. For more information, visit communitybenefittree. org or contact CBT staff at 920.422.1919. Kathi Bloy is a freelance writer from Appleton.
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Are whiplash and PTSD related?

By Bobbi del Plaine, LMT, CST, CVMRT
fter several years as a craniosacral therapist, I noticed that some of my clients who had suffered from whiplash injuries continued to have symptoms long after the incident. Some of these symptoms included continuing neck pain, hand stiffness and headaches. These clients also complained of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, vertigo and dizziness. Some even complained of difficulties with memory and concentration. I have talked with other practitioners and they, too, had similar experience with their clients. In a recent seminar, neurologist and author Dr. Robert Scaer spoke about whiplash syndrome, describing these same symptoms and the reasons that for some, symptoms continue to persist years after the incident. Dr. Scaer explained that in some cases, during a whiplash injury, the person involved dissociates and a kindling effect can occur. As he put it, kindling is a name given to the phenomenon of self-perpetuating neural circuits. This can be understood as a domino effect. Information about the incident or
accident freezes in the body/brain and gets stuck. The biological systems in the body continue to trigger or misfire over and over, conditioning a similar response as though the incident were still occurring. This reasoning suggests that a variety of chronic issues represent late somatic expressions of traumatic stress.
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The term fight or flight describes a mechanism in the body that enables humans and animals to mobilize a lot of energy rapidly in order to cope with threats to survival.1 This response is automatic and is a biological reflex that helps us survive. We have no choice about it. We either fight, flee or freeze as a reaction to an overwhelming event. Our bodies take care of us and brace us before a perceived threat is even in our conscious awareness. A person experiences kindling as a result of a dysfunctional biochemical process. Some of the bracing behaviors our bodies experienced during the initial incident become stuck. This process is driven by internal cues resulting from unresolved procedural memory of threat. It is enhanced by biological systems inherent to both the original response to threat, and to subsequent freeze/dissociation.2
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Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on or light touch therapy addressing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, which can be restricted by trauma. This restriction occurs when the body experiences falls, accidents, blocked emotional issues and general nervous tension within the body. The practitioner works with the skull and its cranial sutures, the spine, diaphragms and fascia to release restrictions of nerve passages, easing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid through the brain and spinal cord to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. This can enhance the bodys own self-healing and self-regulating capabilities. I became a craniosacral practitioner to heal myself and now I do it to support the healing of others.
Bobbi del Plaine, LMT, CST, CVMRT, is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in craniosacral therapy and Reconnective Healing. She works at Get Connected Counseling, LLC in Appleton, a mental health private practice offering educational and counseling services to teens, adults, couples and families. Get Connected Counseling offers a different experience in counseling than clients have had before, with a focus on transformational healing of mind, body and spirit. For more information, visit www.getconnectedcounseling.com. References: http://cmhc.utexas.edu/stressrecess/Level_One/fof.html. www.traumahealing.com/somatic-experiencing/whiplashsyndrome.
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Functional fertility: food sensitivities

By Kim Neher, MS
hen it comes to fertility challenges or the label infertility, the problem can be much more complicated than poor egg and sperm quality or uterine linings. Fertility can be affected by the foods we eat, our immune systems, life stress and structural imbalances, to name a few factors. We are now looking at food and how it affects fertility. Most of you are already aware of the obvious things when it comes to diet, such as limiting sugar and processed foods, avoiding alcohol and eliminating caffeine. However, many people dont realize that food sensitivities, even to
healthy food items, can impair fertility. A specialized blood test using patented technology can be used to identify food sensitivities. This test involves observing your white blood cells in the presence of common foods. If the blood cells enlarge, burst or shrink when combined with a food, this indicates a sensitivity. Based on the response, the test classifies foods and herbs into four categories: reactions can be severe, moderate, or mild, or foods can be acceptable. These sensitivities can manifest in a multitude of ways, including headaches, heartburn, gas, bloating and weight gain, and they can even impair fertility.
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What is the link between food sensitivities and infertility? There are several we know about, and probably more we havent identified yet. When an immune reaction occurs, a type of white blood cell called a macrophage releases interleukin 1, which suppresses the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and disrupts the steps needed for follicle development and ovulation. Specialists in the functional medicine field have observed that many patients become pregnant after eliminating foods identified on their food sensitivity test. Their belief is that the immune response causes inflammation in the fallopian tubes, preventing proper movement of the egg to the uterus. In addition, they have observed improved sperm counts, motility and morphology in men following a customized food-sensitivity-elimination diet. Any autoimmune condition can benefit from food sensitivity testing, including endometriosis and autoimmune infertility. The cause of endometriosis is unknown, but European countries classify it as an autoimmune condition. Food intolerance,
Fertility can be affected by the foods we eat, our immune systems, life stress and structural imbalances, to name a few factors.
chronic infections and stress all exacerbate autoimmune symptoms. Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects women who are both overweight and of normal weight. The cause is not fully understood, but it is possibly due to ovarian overproduction of testosterone, elevated insulin levels or a genetic tendency. A result of these hormone imbalances is an improper ovarian response leading to poorly developed follicles, lack of ovulation and/or ovarian cysts. Following ones food sensitivity test results and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise program can facilitate weight loss for overweight clients with a diagnosis of PCOS. Often a small amount of weight loss can normalize hormone function and enhance overall fertility. The following symptoms are possible indications of food sensitivities. Take a look and see if any apply to you. If you have many symptoms, a food sensitivity test may be one useful tool to use. Arthritis or joint pain. Asthma. ADHD. Chronic diarrhea. Chronic constipation. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Stomach pain or cramping. Intestinal bloating. Fatigue. Diabetes. Infertility. Frequent infections.
Eczema, rashes or acne. Hay fever. Headaches or migraines. Inability to lose weight. Persistent canker sores. Stuffy or runny nose. Hives. Unexplained infertility is a diagnosis that leaves women feeling confused and frustrated. Following ones customized food sensitivity diet recommendations empowers women, improves hormone levels and benefits overall health. For many clients, this leads to a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Kimberly Neher, MS, is the clinical nutritionist located inside The Chiropractic Advantage. Her passion lies in supporting peoples health through evidence-based 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. To learn more, call 920.358.5764 or email kimneher@nutritionalhealingllc.com.
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IT asset disposal
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By Brian Arpke
egulatory standards exist to protect consumers and to ensure a level playing field for business. As such, most regulatory standards place a heavy emphasis on process not just doing the right thing, but planning a process and putting it in place to ensure the right thing gets done every time, with the documentation to prove it. This approach should apply to all of a companys compliance initiatives, but it is especially critical for the IT asset disposal process. Before it can reach final disposition, any given piece of IT equipment may undergo a journey that involves multiple people, procedures and locations, from identification and collection, to storage, to data destruction, to packing and shipping, to remarketing or recycling. Trying to enforce compliance throughout such a complicated process with a piecemeal approach is difficult, at best. For this reason, I recommend a four-step approach to regulatory compliance: 1. Understand the implications of each industry regulation for IT asset disposal. Well discuss some of the most common regulations below.
2. Develop IT asset disposal data security
processes that are compliant with the regulations and document them. 3. Make sure everyone who contributes to the IT asset disposal process understands the process and requirements. 4. Be prepared to prove you have followed the compliant process if challenged in an audit.
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Some of the most common data security-related regulatory standards to which American businesses must comply include: HIPAA/HITECH: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act are federal healthcare industry regulations that, among other things, govern the security and privacy of healthcare data. PCI-DSS: The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requires information security compliance from organizations that process credit cards, debit cards and other types of payment cards. SOX: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2012 is a federal law that sets standards for public companies, their boards and their management teams. FACTA: The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act was passed to protect consumers from identify theft. Its requirements include the proper disposal of consumer information. GLBA: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act applies to financial institutions like banks and insurance companies and includes provisions for protecting consumer privacy. From a compliance standpoint, protecting sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands is the highest priority of the IT asset disposal process. This sensitive data could include customer financial information like credit card numbers, employee social security
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numbers, health records, company trade secrets and anything else that could infringe upon someones right to privacy or be used maliciously if the wrong people got ahold of it. When IT equipment reaches the end of its lifecycle with a company, the process must ensure that sensitive information is destroyed.
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There are three different ways to destroy the data stored on retired IT equipment physical destruction, degaussing or sanitization (wiping). But achieving a compliant data destruction process involves more than choosing one of those methods. Procedures should be in place to ensure assets dont inadvertently pass through the IT asset disposal process without their data being destroyed. This might happen when, for example, your team is in charge of the data destruction and a laptop gets placed in the wrong pile; or a tech gets called away to another task before completing data destruction on a set of equipment. Documentation is very important, too, so that compliance can be demonstrated during an audit. IT asset disposal providers that have been certified by leading industry organizations like Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) have strict controls in place for handling equipment, destroying data with up-to-date methods and documenting the process. These are usually the most reliable data destruction vendors with which to partner when compliance is an objective.
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How children hear

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o listen effectively in the classroom, children not only need to be able to hear their teachers well, but they also need specialized skills, such as the ability to listen over background noise and the ability to localize to know where sounds are coming from. For some children (and adults) with auditory processing disorders, it is extremely difficult to understand speech in noisy environments. As a result, they may struggle with following directions or discriminating between similar speech sounds. Many people are surprised to learn that these skills are not mature until kids are in their mid-teenage
years. Children really do hear differently than adults, and some individuals truly struggle with very weak auditory skills, which are different from their peers. These challenges can often lead to struggles with reading, reading comprehension and/or spelling. Following auditory directions in a classroom can also be very difficult for those with an auditory processing disorder. For some, these challenges can be attributed to attention deficit disorder or autism, but for others, these troubles are truly auditory in nature and are not the result of other challenges. Often, parents or teachers will say that their student with auditory
processing challenges performs much better with visual tasks or in classes where they do not have to rely on their listening skills as much. For this reason, it is important to bear in mind that when a child is assessed for auditory processing concerns, the whole child must be considered, using testing and observations from parents and professionals who know the child well. In order for the student to be successful, the skill of auditory processing requires several different sub-skills. Assessing these skills individually is accomplished by asking the student to perform a variety of tasks, such as repeating words that are
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fuzzy and hard to hear, repeating words heard in a noisy environment, and listening to two different stimuli presented to each ear at the same time. This battery of testing shows the childs strengths and weaknesses, as compared with other children of the same age. With this information, a therapy plan can be developed that is based on the childs specific auditory weaknesses. There are always three possibilities to consider when developing a plan to support a child with auditory processing deficit: 1) modifying the learning environment; 2) remediating the auditory challenges directly; and 3) teaching the child compensation skills (metacognitive skills). For example, some classrooms are quiet, but many others are noisy, with high ceilings and many reflective (noisy) surfaces. Tricks can be employed to modify the learning environment. These might include placing felt or tennis balls on the bottoms of chairs. Such modifications can make a classroom quieter quickly, and cheaply. To remediate the auditory challenge directly, equipment such as an FM system can be used. This raises the teachers voice slightly above the background noise of the classroom. Such techniques, frankly, benefit everyone, including the teacher, who no longer has to use his or her teacher voice to be heard.
Finally, children can be taught compensation skills through therapy. Direct therapy may be computer-based, or may involve specific instruction with a therapist, or both. Which of these options is best, or which combination, is determined based on the needs of the child and what can best be facilitated by each family and school. Empowering children to accommodate themselves is also important. They need to understand how they hear so they can ask for better seating, for example. Actually, for some children, learning that they dont always hear it right is a relief! Once they know this, they can learn how to ask questions to see if what they heard makes sense. Children can learn to problem-solve and discover what they need to be successful in the classroom. The diagnostic evaluation required to effectively assess a students auditory
function takes about two hours in a clinical setting. It begins with an interview-style discussion between an audiologist, a parent and the student. This is followed by a hearing test to rule out hearing loss as a potential cause for why a child isnt hearing very well. Lastly, there is a battery of tests that are used to determine any deficits in the childs listening skills. Over the course of the following weeks, this information is synthesized into a written report that is shared with the parents, school and pediatrician.
Dr. Stephanie Long specializes in evaluating students for auditory processing disorders. She is a doctor of audiology and the owner of About Better Care Audiology, W3124 Van Roy Road in Appleton. Dr. Long has helped people with hearing issues for more than 19 years. About Better Care Audiology specializes in providing personalized hearing solutions and building long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit www.abcaudiology.com or call 920.915.9077.
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o you ever wonder why you feel so run down and fatigued all the time? Could it be that youre not listening to the wisdom of your body? I believe my bodys wisdom is great, and symptoms or problems warn me of illness. One of my goals is to prevent disease from overcoming my body by taking a proactive stance in my life. This starts with small steps toward lifestyle changes that will lead to large rewards. I call this giving it my best. It starts with establishing a routine. Heres mine. Giving it my best means starting my morning out with a large glass of water upon waking. Hydrating the body gives me a great boost at jumpstarting my metabolism! I turn on the tea kettle and start the sauce pot of water on low to begin the daily breakfast routine. Today its oatmeal, but tomorrow will be eggs. Cooking my breakfast gives me fuel I can easily absorb and therefore enriches the blood to nourish my entire body. The leftovers from the weekend feasts are used to prepare snacks and lunch bags in the controlled chaos of my morning routine. I
schedule a few hours in my week to shop for organic milk, meats and produce at my local Grassway Organics Farm Store to limit the amount of toxins I ingest. I seek out seasonal vegetable recipes on FoodNetwork.com and plan my grocery lists based on what I have chosen for that week. Weekends are full of fun, easy times with family and friends in the kitchen. Eating nourishing food is an excellent way to prevent illness, spread the love and improve emotions all around. Sharing the wonderful fruits of your labor is almost as rewarding as eating them yourself! At the office, I find coffee appealing in between meetings, so after a cup of coffee, I fill my mug with water to rehydrate. I drink a lot more water when I use a mug that has a straw! Every cup of coffee takes two cups of water out of my body, so I know I need to balance my intake by constantly filling my mug and drinking. I add a little lemon or lime juice to the water to give it a kick! After my work day is over, I drive home with music that makes
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me feel like dancing and start my dinner prep or reheat leftovers after feeding my pets. Food choices are purchased in the forms of organic vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy and fresh sourdough bread. Homework may be going on at the kitchen table, so I may be late with dinner, but we always stop to enjoy the work our teachers have sent home for us to review. I try to enjoy some exercise or movement, before the bedtime routine preferably, because then the children are involved in the activity. Walking the dog, getting out the yoga mats or dancing to a favorite artist are some of the many options I enjoy. The acupuncture treatments I need are scheduled via email to ensure I have them planned. Washing up for bedtime cleanses my mind and body and prepares me for the relaxation of settling in for the night. I choose reading material that I enjoy or I stay quiet for some time in meditation or prayer. My sleep is peaceful and I am ready for tomorrow. I feel happiness in the fullness of my life and I know that anything less would only be the result of my own choices. The choices I make reflect my reality. Taking the time to write down who I want to be and finding my own personal solutions is the constant work I do for myself. When my diet and exercise are managed, I give everyone around me my best. Acupuncture rebalances my body and allows me to jumpstart my system to achieve my goals. What do you want from your life? Lets all start our year off listing our goals and then list how we can achieve them to ensure our success!
Sarah Atkinson is a certified acupuncturist with a masters degree in Oriental medicine. She owns and operates Healthy Living Acupuncture & Wellness in Plymouth, Wis. She provides holistic health care within a traditional Chinese medical framework. For more information, visit www.healthylivingacu.com or call 920.893.8796. Adam Reistein is a certified acupuncturist and was a contributor to this article.
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Valerie (on left) and some of her sustainable ag students breaking ground for the new organic agriculture garden at the Green Bay Botanical Garden, which is on NWTCs campus.
n my Organic Soils, Nutrients and Composting course, students learn a great deal about the physical, chemical and biological qualities of healthy soils. When we explore organic fertilizers, I like to take into account that many adult learners already have some experience with fertilizers. So, I ask them to share what they know, and their real life lessons become the springboard for discussions about favorite fertilizers why they like them, or why they tried one and moved on to something else. If you use or have an interest in using organic fertilizers, you may enjoy and even learn something from these excerpts from our discussions: I personally have seen benefits from poultry manure/litter on the farm. Plants seem to be healthier and more full of life It lacks the amount of nitrogen compared to fish meal, but is still better than most other manures. If possible, I would also use chicken manure that was not fed GMOs. One student who works at an organic certifying agency said agency clients commonly use composted poultry manure. Agency employees all used manure of some kind on their farms. This student clarified: It must come from on-farm sources to work toward a closed-loop fertility system which is key. I have to say that any organically fed animals manure or, for that matter, organically managed green manure (plant material) would be my favorite, most practical, most cost-efficient way to replenish my soils nitrogen needs and with a mix of chicken manure and a slight boost of phosphorus to boot To me, the easiest way to control the organic aspect of your nitrogen source is by utilizing the stuff made right there in your presence. Granted, there are the hassles of dealing with gathering, distributing and storing until you can safely add it. Some ideas were more unexpected: Kelp! I fell in love with kelp and sea grass as a mulch or fertilizer in New Zealand. Id be out in the gardens weeding and the stuff would just glisten in the sun like tinsel on the Christmas tree. So kelp wins for nostalgic reasons.
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Worm castings are black gold! Their use was first introduced this spring on our farm. Farmer Dale went on quite the inspirational rant, quoting and praising Will Allen of Growing Power, who swears by this worm bile/poop. I experimented with two raised beds. One amended with love and a blend of castings and compost; the other solely with love. The compilation greatly exceeded that of my singular good intentions. Though Id like to add, things still grew and with significantly fewer weeds in bed number two. I am on the same wavelength: raise the worms like any other animal on your farm and collect their goodness to use on the plots. Of course, not all natural products are organic: One of the fertilizers I used in the past contains bat guano, Chilean sea bird guano, Norwegian sea kelp, natural sulfate of potash, steamed bone meal, oat bran and rock phosphate. It worked really well. The plants seemed to flower a lot more, but like I said, it was not certified, so I will be looking for new fertilizers in the future It was $35.50 for a one-gallon bottle of concentrate. I have been a fan of the fish emulsion and have used it throughout the growing season. I thought I was using an organic source, but it turns out the brand I was using was not OMRI-certified. This was most likely due to the fact that it had four percent phosphoric acid in it. No wonder I never considered it to be too stinky, as this is the ingredient added to tame the horrible smell. Ill definitely be changing my brand. Fish fertilizer was particularly educational this year. One student lost seedlings due to the long, cold, wet spring and tried a fish fertilizer recommended by a local seed company: Well ... it worked nicely enough. I started the third attempt of seedlings indoors, but the smell really upset my wife and kids. It was official no more farming in the house!
Valerie Dantoin Adamski, organic-sustainable agriculture and food educator at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), has a bachelors degree in microbiology and a masters degree in agronomy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She and her husband own Full Circle Farm in Seymour and have been sustainably grazing a 75-cow dairy herd for 20 years. Valerie can be reached at 920.498.5568. For more information about NWTCs organic and sustainable farming program, visit www.nwtc.edu.
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reathe in a renewed perspective of your life by shifting how you breathe. Each of us breathes in our own unique way, much like our fingerprints are incomparable. We also breathe similarly to those we spend most of our time with family members.
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orget the d-word this new year! Thats right, remove that troublesome four-letter word from your vocabulary. Its time for a new approach to vibrant health! Carol Ann Sterken of Natural Healing Solutions in Appleton would like you to consider a back to basics, holistic model for extending your life and avoiding disease. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to take your main focus off of weight loss and put it on a healthier lifestyle. Weight loss alone makes many of us think of that d-word, which has some bad connotations abstinence, sacrifice, deprivation, starvation, suffering and often reminds us of past failures. Instead of going cold turkey with yet another diet, or short-term punishment, Carol Ann would like to see you ease yourself into a healthier lifestyle. For long-term vibrant health, make gradual and sustainable changes over time that address the three areas of: proper thought, body care and nutrition, she says. Carol Ann is a community resource not only for colonics, but also information on how nutrition, attitude and exercise affect the entire digestive system. She is a certified colon hydrotherapist with an emphasis on nutritional detox protocols and a certified teacher on live food preparation. She also has other nutrition certifications pending that will be completed mid-year. An avid student of the late Dr. Norman W. Walker one of the pioneers of the raw foods movement and world-renowned expert in nutrition and healthy living Carol Ann is an advocate of his holistic approach to well-being. She shares the view that a healthy colon is the key to ones health and that the majority of diseases begin there. As she quotes from Walker, Every
organ, gland and cell in the body is affected by the condition of the colon. She shares some of her suggestions here for achieving colon health, which is tied to your overall approach to vibrant well-being:
PROPER THOUGHT & BODY CARE
Its important to stimulate your mind and body each day through positive thoughts and activity, says Carol Ann. This helps you achieve mental soundness and character, so your entire being can possess vibrant health, as Dr. Walker emphasized so well. Thinking negatively affects your actions, your moods and your health, so challenge yourself to alter your outlook on life for the long term. Learn how to incorporate optimism, gratitude, mindfulness and positive thinking into your life, and youll see dramatic changes! Its also important to attend to your spiritual needs as well, Carol Ann shares. Not getting enough physical activity each day can negatively affect your life in many ways. Find ways to make aerobic activity and strength training fun for you. Variety is key, so dont get locked into a certain routine and risk burnout, says Carol Ann. If you havent been active, you should check in with your physician and build up your time and effort over several weeks or months.
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Overall, as a country, weve dropped the ball when it comes to nutrition. Its time for you to ditch the poor eating habits (known as the Standard American Diet, or SAD) that many of us have become accustomed to because theyre taking a toll on you by progressively degenerating your health, your energy and your vitality.
Since these poor choices result in the colon being filled with toxins that strain the bodily systems, in particular, the immune system, challenge yourself to make better choices overall, encourages Carol Ann. Be smart by avoiding the diet mentality of depriving yourself of entire groups of foods and by taking small steps that you know you can maintain throughout your life. Carol Ann is quick to emphasize that eating well doesnt mean youre limited to carrot sticks and bland salads. Theres so much you can do with food and still eat healthy. I encourage my clients to start by eliminating certain foods. White enriched sugar and flour, and certain fats are great options. Sugar can have harmful effects on the metabolism, contributes to all sorts of diseases, causes cravings and yeast build-up, and has no nutritional value. White enriched flour has been stripped of all its nutrients, essentially leaving pure starch, so your body reacts to it like sugar. This refined carbohydrate often has added chemicals for nutrition that cannot be broken down and absorbed by the body. Fats are a bit more complicated. Despite it being a negative term, fat is important for your overall health, as dietary fat not only provides energy for your body, but also supports many of your bodys functions. The two main fats to avoid are saturated and trans fats. All three of these unhealthy options may contribute to diseases like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and obesity. As you gradually eliminate these ingredients from your meals, try adding carbohydrates from unrefined foods like fresh organic fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Its also important to drink half your body weight in ounces of clean,
pure water daily. Water contains natural electrolytes, and is a great flushing agent and cleanser for your blood, tissues, kidneys, bladder and digestive tract. Among Carol Anns favorite healthy foods are greens lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, mustard greens and collard greens, just to mention a few as theyre considered one of the best foods to improve our health. They contain large amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium and iron, and have an organic water content of at least 92 percent. She recalls Dr. Walker writing: Eating greens every day is a good way to get a myriad of nutrition and will also have a positive effect in stimulating the metabolism. A salad doesnt have to be boring and lack personality. It doesnt have to be all raw veggies. A salad can be any combination of wonderful ingredients that are packed with a powerhouse of nutrition. Add some roasted orsautedveggies, fresh fruit and/or healthy grains or nuts, Carol Ann shares. Making your own fresh dressings will eliminate harmful chemicals that come from store-bought, processed, bottled dressings. She provided her favorite recipe here to show how much you can do with a salad (see sidebar). By making good food choices, you can help detox your body from the effects of poor eating in your past, according to Carol Ann. Your digestive system needs water, vitamins, minerals, probiotics and enzymes. Eating more fresh fruit and vegetables is very detoxifying to the body by itself. Just changing your eating habits to incorporate these, and especially more greens, will give you tons of nutrition and enzymes, which in turn will digest your food, so you will eliminate better and more frequently. Its important for people to consider that if putrefied and fermented feces exists in the colon, any nutritional elements present in it can pass into the bloodstream as polluted products, which can lead to toxemia. Once you begin adjusting your eating habits, your body will start to detox and break down a great deal of the toxic waste you want removed from your body. During this cleansing period, most of this
waste not only the digested food, but also the toxins from your lymphatic system, liver, kidneys, gall bladder, blood, cells and tissues ends up in the colon. This is why its essential to do a series of colonics to remove all the debris from the colon, Carol Ann emphasizes. If you choose to accept the challenge, and are interested in learning more about colon hydrotherapy and your digestive health, reach out to Carol Ann at Natural Healing Solutions today! Cheers to your healthier lifestyle in 2014!
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Warm spiced quinoa, crisp greens andjuicy oranges combine to make a delicious, filling salad. This hearty winter salad is my favorite! Dressing Ingredients: 1 heaped tablespoon whole grain mustard 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons raw honey or raw agave nectar Juice of an orange Dressing Directions: Add all ingredients in a bowl, whisk together and set aside. Salad Ingredients: 1 bowl mixed greens of your choice 1 orange, peeled, separated, sliced cup cooked quinoa1 teaspoon cumin teaspoon cardamom powder Pinch sea salt avocado, sliced2
1. Quinoa is rich in antioxidants and contains a great deal of anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains all nine amino acids, which means its a protein-rich food source. Its also high in calcium, fiber and B2, or riboflavin, which helps to stimulate the digestive system. Studies show that quinoa can help lower cholesterol as well as the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. 2. Avocados contain our most valuable source of organic fat and are fairly rich in mineral matter.
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BEETS: Raw beets are a very powerful blood and liver cleanser, and contain potassium, iron, sodium and manganese. They are great for juicing and adding to salads (shredded). MELONS: All varieties of melons are extremely beneficial for cleansing the kidneys, and are rich in potassium. APPLES: Juicing apples or drinking organic apple juice is very cleansing for your liver and gallbladder. The malic acid in the apples acts as a solvent and will dissolve or soften stones so your body can pass them more easily. PARSLEY: Parsley cleanses not only your blood supply, but also your whole system, thanks to all of the chlorophyll it contains. CILANTRO: Cilantro is a powerful bioabsorbant that is ideal for capturing metals. Since it binds with mercury, many dental patients with amalgam fillings consume it. Amazingly, researchers claim that a handful of cilantro will nearly cleanse a pitcher full of highly contaminated water of its lead content.
Salad Directions: 1. Add greens to bowl or platter. 2. Add spices and sea salt to cooked quinoa, and mix. 3. Scoop onto the greens in three or four piles. 4. Top with oranges and avocado. 5. Drizzle with dressing.
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What do goals have to do with success?

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uccess can only be measured by you. Your vision of success is completely personal and means something different to the next person. If you are not happy with the success that you have had in any area of your life, you are personally responsible for your current position. More importantly, you have the ability to change the outcome. It doesnt matter where youve been, who you are, what education level youve attained, or what job or career you are currently in only that you wish to be more successful. CLARITY: All of us, at one time or another, have dreamt of having a truly special life, filled with wonderful times and things. When was the last time you sat down and brainstormed about what your ideal future would include? Set aside a specific, uninterrupted time to visualize and plan your future. Start by writing down the goals you wish to achieve. Be very clear and specific about each and every item. Then, visualize that you have already achieved each individual goal and internalize the feeling you have from such an accomplishment. The emotions created here will be key to drive the action steps you will take to attain each goal. PLAN: Each goal requires a plan. Begin with the end in mind: what is the end result and how will you get there from where you are presently? It needs to be specific and measureable. Each goal needs to be attainable, and you may need to break up a larger goal into a series of smaller goals. As a whole, the larger goal may be overwhelming, but when broken down, the smaller goals may be very possible. Remember this one: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Assign a specific time frame in which to accomplish each step and/or the larger goal. Identify obstacles that have limited your success in the past. Have you associated with negative or pessimistic individuals or businesses that have sabotaged your success? You may need to find a mentor or simply copy the steps taken by someone who has already achieved the goal youre pursuing. Dont let disbelievers affect your success. You need to associate with people that will guide, motivate and support you on your road to success.
ACTION: Now that you have a plan, its time for sustainable action. The steps outlined in your plan need to be followed in a logical, progressive manner. Each step must be important enough for you to want and need to accomplish. If not, they need to be re-evaluated as to their importance in attaining the end result. Attach the emotions you identified when you outlined each goal and each step you must take to accomplish it. EVALUATE RESULTS AND ADJUST: At every step along the way, you must constantly evaluate the results that your actions are producing. Its great if youre on track, but if not, you need to evaluate why your plan isnt working and adjust the steps that youre taking. One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. If you want different results from the steps you are taking, you need a different itemized plan. The most important thing in accomplishing goals and defining success is YOU. The most amazing life that you can imagine is right in front of you. Success is about choices, and you have that power.
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By Brenda Krause
sing reclaimed items, and specifically reclaimed wood and metal in furniture-making, is a responsible choice to make in selecting new pieces to add to your dcor. It is also the hottest new trend! There are one-of-a-kind pieces made from old doors, barn beams and boards, parts of worn-out vintage and antique furniture, and even old parts from machines, tools and motors. My advice is: dont be impulsive in getting rid of old junk. Your trash may truly be someone elses treasure! On the other side, many furniture manufacturers are now using reclaimed wood, milling it down or sandblasting off the old finishes, and making new pieces with a weathered or industrial look. Industrial cart wheels are found on just about anything now, including coffee tables and bedroom chests. Metal angle iron, brackets, turnbuckles and
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Ingredients: 1 package organic broccoli shreds 1 cup organic mushrooms 1 cups spinach
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil small onion (optional) cup organic black beans (optional) Salt and pepper to taste
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Directions: 1. Heat oil in medium fry pan. 2. Add onions and mushrooms and fry for about 3-4 minutes. 3. Add broccoli shreds and cook for about 5 minutes (depending if you like your vegetable soft or with a little crunch). 4. Add spinach and stir until spinach becomes soft. 5. Add black beans, salt and pepper (or any favorite seasoning).
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Alternatives to consider for sagging facial skin

By Dr. Nolan Hetz
Question: I have been interested in a facelift, including the Lifestyle Lift, for a few years now and am wondering about the cost. I am turning 50 this September and think it may be time for me to correct some years of neglect and aging. I also am wondering about the fatty or swollen bags under my eyes. Can something moderately simple help? Answer: The Lifestyle Lift procedure and treatment is a fine option and runs around $6,800. However, the newer Silhouette Lift, which is the next generation mid-face lift, uses an ingenious four-suture system on each side of the face and became FDAapproved in 2010. It is possibly more adjustable, and is around $4,500 to $5,000. The Silhouette system can be used for a neck-lift and is around $2,600, since only two sutures are used on each side of the neck region. Because more torque force is applied in this area during healing, especially when the neck is turned too aggressively, and because there is more overall skin looseness here, neck-lifts tend to need frequent retightening modifications. They usually do better after first undergoing a laser skin tightening and rejuvenation procedure or two. Bagginess under the eyes can be addressed with pro-fractional Erbium or
fractionated CO2 laser treatments that provide significant skin-tightening and collagen regrowth stimulation that recreates skin layer supports. Loose skin and bagginess, as well as loss of volume or a sunkenin look under the eyes can be reversed to a large degree with a combination of either pharmaceutical grade anti-aging creams, skin fillers and/or a fat transfer. Loose or baggy upper eye area skin could be reduced with a few radiofrequency (RF) treatments using the mono-polar electrical cautery skin-heating system called Pelleve. Whichever of these treatments is used for skin rejuvenation, pretreatment and post-treatment eye creams, like Neocutis Lumiere Eye Cream, can provide some awesome adjuvant skin change improvements if used twice a day. Lumiere cream also contains extracts that shrink and constrict, or close down, weepy capillary blood vessel beds that contribute to swollen tissues and under-eye darkness. Lumieres peptides and human growth
factor serum also help stimulate the collagen regrowth that is responsible for skintightening changes seen within a couple of months of use. A lower blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure to remove skin and at times underlying sub-dermal fat tissue, is a drastic solution that often isnt necessary. Being evaluated in-person and up close is the best next step to help determine if anti-aging creams; a fat transfer or skin filler; or a laser skin rejuvenation procedure or facelift with laser skin combination approach is the best option to meet your desired level of youthful rejuvenation.
Dr. Nolan Hetz is a certified aesthetics consultant and board-certified gynecologic surgeon, and is the medical director of Youthful Endeavors, with offices in Green Bay and Manitowoc. If you wish to receive additional information on Neocutis Lumiere Eye Cream, Erbium Laser skin rejuvenation or the Silhouette Facelift or Neck-lift, or wish to submit a question for a future column, please call 920.683.1800, or email nolanhetz@yahoo.com.
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After I got out of the booth, I learned that my hearing was just fine. (It looks like I need to work on my listening skills instead!) However, it was great to sit with her for a couple minutes after the testing to learn about how far technology has come in the world of hearing aids. They are now compatible with your cell phone, and many even have remotes and Bluetooth technology! She offers hearing aids from a wide range of manufacturers. This ensures that every one of her customers, young and old alike, have a large variety of prices and colors from which to choose. While I may not need them now, I certainly know who I will be going to see when the time comes that I may need some help with my hearing. And, I will definitely be recommending her to my loved ones as issues arise. Thank you, Dr. Long, for educating me on the importance of doing research, instead of just stopping at the nearest chain or retail store for my hearing needs!
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Your New Years resolution might help relieve pain, too!

By Advanced Pain Management
illions of people made a New Years resolution when the clock struck midnight and 2014 was ushered in. Many of those people likely made wishes centered on improving their personal health in some way losing weight, exercising more, quitting smoking and maybe even some combination. Living healthier is a wonderful goal to pursue. Unfortunately, what might start with great ambition often wanes into another failed goal after a month or two. But there is one big reason you should strive to be one of the few who completes their New Years resolution, especially if its a goal for living healthy: it can help reduce your pain.
remain active during the winter. Exercises like planks, hip lifts and abdominal chair crunches can improve your core strength and prevent injuries.
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While many people want to lose weight to improve their appearance and gain confidence in themselves, shedding excess pounds can make you feel better physically, too. Excessive weight on a persons frame can cause added strain on the knees and other joints, leading to pain and potential injury. Eating well-balanced meals that include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, protein and dairy is important in supporting a healthy initiative.
Exercising
Physical activity not only promotes a healthy lifestyle, but also keeps your muscles strong and flexible. Enjoying winter activities like skiing and skating is a great way to stay in shape, but simple exercises like walking or snowshoeing can be just as beneficial and are easy on the joints. When its frigid and icy outside, you can always find a warm place to walk indoors, like the mall. In addition, stretches and simple floor exercises can also help you
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Many people want to quit smoking because its an expensive habit that has been known to increase a persons risk of getting heart disease, cancer and lung disease. Despite its analgesic properties, smoking can actually increase a persons pain perception. According to recent studies published in Minnesota Medicine, smokers are more likely to experience chronic pain than nonsmokers. The study even found that smokers with chronic pain indicated that their pain was more intense than nonsmokers with chronic pain. Living life with less pain is an added bonus to quitting an unhealthy practice. As 2014 begins, try to stick to your resolution, especially if its to improve your health. If you ever need a little extra motivation to lose weight, exercise more or quit smoking, remember that it might not only lengthen your life, but also lead to a life with less pain. Should you experience persistent back or muscle pain, a consultation with a family physician or a pain management specialist is recommended.
Advanced Pain Management is one of the largest pain management groups in the country, with 30 board-certified/eligible physicians offering the most advanced techniques for pain control. Advanced Pain Management physicians operate out of more than 40 locations in Wisconsin, including two area locations: 2595 Development Drive, Suite 150, Green Bay and 2700 E. Enterprise Avenue, Appleton. Call 888.901. PAIN (7246) for an appointment or visit APMhealth.com. Referrals are welcome, but not necessary. Most insurance accepted.
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Post-holiday housecleaning
By Jennifer Semrau
ow that the holidays have passed, do you find yourself with more stuff in your home than you did a month ago? Time for January purging and cleaning! Consider these tips for de-cluttering and reducing the amount of things taking up space in your home. 1. For every new gift, find at least one, if not two, like items to part with (old toys for new toys; old sweaters for new sweaters, etc.). 2. Assess clothing and shoes. If you have not worn something for a year, take it out of your closet. 3. Evaluate one room at a time so it is not overwhelming. Start with a bedroom, for instance, and put aside anything you dont love or use. After the bedroom, move on to the living room, etc. When purging, it is helpful to be organized. The box method is an excellent way to clear clutter quickly and in an orderly manner. Label several boxes with the words: Trash Recycle Donate Sell Store/Put Away Sentimental or infrequently used items should be stored or put away so they are not invading your everyday spaces. The sell box is for objects with monetary value that can be sold at a garage sale or online. Local charities accept items of any value, as long as they are still in good, useable condition. Place these items in your donate box. The rest of the materials will go in your recycle or trash boxes. Many items are recyclable and some are required to be recycled by state law. The state requires that electronics such as computers, printers, laptops, televisions, VCRs, DVD players and cell phones be recycled, as they are all banned from landfills. However, many places that accept the above recyclables will also likely accept and recycle other electronics, such as video game consoles, digital
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Too much clutter can make a person feel bogged down, even unhappy, stressed or depressed.
cameras and stereo systems. Also, major appliances need to be recycled in Wisconsin, including washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and microwaves. In addition, batteries, light bulbs, books, magazines, plastic bags and items made of mostly metal can all be recycled. The trash box is for anything else that doesnt belong in the abovementioned categories. If you have a lot of material or items that are bulky (worn or broken furniture, for example) and you do not have a truck or trailer, you can avoid multiple trips to your local landfill or municipal drop-off by renting a dumpster. Dumpsters are typically available in a number of sizes to meet your needs. They can be placed right at your residence for efficient home clean-out over a weekend or longer. Too much clutter can make a person feel bogged down, even unhappy, stressed or depressed. In the new year, take charge and organize your home, clearing out what you no longer want or need. Youll feel more positive with your home refreshed for 2014.
Jennifer Semrau is the recycling specialist for Winnebago County Solid Waste in Oshkosh, overseeing the countys recycling, hazardous material, container rental and sales/marketing programs. She is also the former president of the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin and recipient of the 2013 Christy Dixon Recycler of the Year Award. For more information, visit www.co.winnebago.wi.us/solid-waste or call 920.232.1850. References: http://feng-shui.lovetoknow.com/How_Can_I_Reduce_Clutter. http://www.fastfengshui.com/articles_clutter3.htm.
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Introduction to dry needling

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By Steve Barnett, PT
n last months article, I shared information about the use and benefits of dry needling. It is a tool in the toolbox of techniques that a physical therapist certified in dry needling has to offer patients to restore the musculoskeletal system to optimal health. In this article, I would like to cover more about trigger points: what they are, how they occur and what effects they have on the body. A trigger point consists of a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle. Most can be
felt as a nodule in a taut muscle band. When compressed, trigger points may give rise to characteristic pain, tenderness or motor dysfunction. The characteristic pain will be local and/or referred pain when stimulated. Trigger points are divided into active and latent trigger points, depending upon the degree of irritability. Active trigger points are spontaneously painful, while latent trigger points are only painful when stimulated, for example, with finger pressure.
Trigger points can be visualized by magnetic resonance imagining (MRI) and sonography elastography, which has shown that active trigger points are larger than latent trigger points and feature a reduction in circulation. Visualize a dam on a river. There is a buildup of water just before the dam. Water is flowing slowly over the dam. Similarly, at a trigger point, there is a buildup of blood in vessels just before the trigger point. At the trigger point, or dam,
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the vessels are constricted, so blood is not able to pass through at the same rate. Thus, trigger points are tissue contractures, characterized by local ischemia (lack of blood supply), hypoxia (lack of oxygen), a significantly lower pH (active trigger points only) and a chemically altered environment (active trigger points only). This leads to what we experience as local and referred pain, and altered muscle and joint function. Trigger points have been identified in numerous diagnoses, such as radiculopathies, joint dysfunction, disk pathology, tendonitis, TMJ, migraines, tensiontype headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, computer-related disorders, whiplash-associated disorders, spinal dysfunction, pelvic pain and other urologic syndromes, complex regional pain syndrome, phantom pain and other relatively uncommon diagnoses. What can cause trigger points to develop in our bodies? Trigger points occur in many happenings of our daily lives. Trigger points are common with occupations and hobbies that entail even low-level muscle contractions, such as office workers, musicians and dentists. People involved in direct trauma,
such as whiplash injuries, commonly expe- vitamins B1, B6, B12, C and D, folic acid, rience trigger points. Studies performed iron, magnesium and zinc may factor in the show numerous muscles surrounding development and maintenance of trigger the neck possessing active trigger points points. Psychological stress may also activate following whiplash injuries. Eccentric trigger points. Tests have shown that activcontractions and actions, such as lower- ity in trigger points increases dramatically in ing a heavy load or walking downhill, response to mental and emotional stress. may give rise to trigger points in uncondiWhile we are all susceptible to having tioned muscles. And many patients report trigger points in our muscle tissues, the good the onset of pain and exhibit activation of news is that they can be treated successfully trigger points following acute, repetitive utilizing the dry needling technique, thus, or chronic muscle overload. Training for a relieving pain and restoring normal muscle running race, raking leaves for the first time tone and overall function. in fall, and repetitive lifting are examples. Steve Barnett, PT, CMTPT, founded There are several precipitating factors Orthopedic & Spine Therapy (OST) that need to be identified and, if present, in 1990. Steve works in the Appleton office, 4000 N. Providence Ave., adequately managed to successfully treat or at the Lakewood persons with trigger points. Even though Clinic, 17187 920.968.0814 Twin Pine Rd., 715.276.1767. Orthoseveral common factors are more or less pedic & Spine Therapy has 16 locations in Wisconsin outside the direct scope of manual physi- to serve your needs. Go to www.ostpt.com for locacal therapy, familiarity with these factors tion and clinic hours. is critical in treating the whole person. References: Simons DG, Travell JG, Simons LS. Simons, Travell and Simons identified not Travell and Simons Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Vol. 1. 2nd ed. only mechanical factors as noted above, but Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1999. also nutritional, metabolic and psychologiMcNulty WH, et. al. Needle electromyographic cal categories of perpetuating factors. For evaluation of trigger point response to a psychologiexample, deficiencies or insufficiencies of cal stressor. Psychophysiology, 1994; 31:313-316.
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Fight the immune challenge winter brings with echinacea

By Kristina Amelong
inter brings a lot to look forward to: the crisp, cold, purifying air, the graceful snow cover and the hearty meals that nourish our bodies. Unfortunately, winter also brings a change in immune burdens. Its common for many to experience some type of immune challenge this time of year. But, before we run to the store to stock up on cough drops and cold medicine, lets consider something more natural that works preventatively. Something that if taken every day, can prevent the onset of sickness. What Im referring to is echinacea. Echinacea is a powerful herb. Yet, many report it didnt work for them, or they felt no change after taking it. Echinacea is not only one of the most well-known herbs, but also the most misunderstood. Why can two people have completely different results with the same herb? To answer this question, we have to start at the beginning. Most of what we know about therapeutic plants comes from the native inhabitants of the countries or areas that use those things. It was the Native American tribes here in the United States that pioneered the use of echinacea. They exclusively used the rootof the Echinacea angustifolia plant. They used this not only as a remedy for more ailments than any other plant, but also to treat a wide variety of issues. The most common species of echinacea is Echinacea purpurea. This grows in abundance all over the United States. Echinacea angustifolia, on the other hand, only grows in certain soil types. Its plentiful in South Dakota, for instance. Even if the purpurea variety was in abundance, neighboring Native American tribes traded for the angustifolia species. Native tribes also used to assess the quality of the herb by chewing on the roots and experiencing the tingling sensation in their mouths. By 1921, echinacea was the most popular herb being manufactured and sold in the United States. In the early 30s, a man named Gerhard Madaus, a German homeopath, went back to Germany and
focused his manufacturing on Echinacea purpurea. Instead of using the root, he used the aerial part of the plant (flowers and leaves). When you get the right plant or herb, theres no mystery about
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hen you think about the YMCA of the Fox Cities (the Y) and what it offers, you may picture a game of basketball in a gym, a line of treadmills buzzing or a pool full of kids learning to swim. But you should really be imagining a child gaining confidence, an older adult becoming healthier or a family growing closer. For over 125 years, the Y has focused on changing lives for the better in our community. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves our communitys health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The Y truly has something for everyone. The Y offers a unique combination of programing, including: Aquatics Child Care Family Activities Adult Leagues Active Older Adults School-Age Care Arts and Humanities Dance Youth and Government Swim Team Youth Sports Health and Fitness Preschool Youth/Teen Special Needs Cancer Survivors Gymnastics Camps
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The Y offers five convenient locations: Appleton, Fox West, Heart of the Valley, Neenah-Menasha and Apple Creek. The Apple Creek location features the Bruce B. Purdy Nature Preserve, offering more than three miles of hiking trails that wind through wooded uplands, ponds, wetlands and restored prairie. The Y also owns and operates Camp Nan A Bo Sho, a 40-acre resident camp on the shores of Waubee Lake near Lakewood, Wisconsin. Traditional camping experiences such as swimming, sailing, canoeing and target sports are available for youth ages 6-17. Family and specialty camp experiences are also offered. Scholarships and opportunities to earn your way make the camp experience possible for everyone. The Y provides resources and guidance to improve our communitys health and wellness, including cancer survivor programs for children and adults, weight management programs, programs for those with diabetes or prediabetes, injury screenings and rehab programs. The Y is for all! We make sure that everyone, no matter their age, gender, race or ability is welcomed as part of the Y family. The Y believes in providing membership and program services to all who desire
to participate. Scholarships are available through contributions to the YMCA of the Fox Cities Annual Campaign. To learn more about the YMCA of the Fox Cities and how to become a member, go to www.ymcafoxcities.org or stop by the Member Services Desk at any of these YMCA of the Fox Cities locations:
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Its now concluded that echinacea works best long term, used preventatively, rather than simply at the onset of sickness.
how the plant exerts its effect. Theres chemistry within the plant called phytochemicals, and its these phytochemicals that drive the therapeutic or pharmacological activity that brings balance back to the body. However, if you dont have the chemistry as the plant intended it to be in the finished product, you cannot expect the product to exert any effect. This is essentially what happened with echinacea in the 1930s. The traditional use and extraction methods were disregarded in order to produce the product on a larger scale. Within Echinacea, there are key active phytochemicals, one of which is alkylamides. It was later discovered that the tingling sensation is directly related to the amount of alkylamides in the product. Its interesting to note that the aerial part of the plant contains very low levels of alkylamides. Its these alkylamides in the echinacea that drive the therapeutic effect. Not only is there a difference in species with regard to therapeutic effect, theres also a difference between parts of the plant. Another reason theres much confusion about this herb is because of the research. Some research concludes the herb was effective in the study while other research states just the opposite. However, when the research is done using an extract of the root that is standardized for alkylamides, the research is conclusive: Echinacea does have a positive outcome. Its now concluded that echinacea works best long term, used preventatively, rather than simply at the onset of sickness. No wonder weve heard such inconclusive feedback from friends, family and doctors. Weve been taking the wrong extract at the wrong time! As the cold weather continues, invest in your health and wellbeing. Look for an echinacea product that contains the angustifolia species. Then, make sure the company has labeled the amount of alkylamides per tablet. Much of the research using echinacea standardized for alkylamides used between 4-12mg of alkylamides. If youre really not sure, suck on the tablet for 30 seconds to 1 minute; your mouth should begin to tingle. This is a sign of the level of alkylamides and, therefore, the products effectiveness. Personally, I recommend Echinacea Premium from MediHerb, as each tablet contains 4.1mg of alkylamides.
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Pediatric massage and Down syndrome

By Kara Phernetton, LMT, CPMT
s a massage therapist and pediatric massage therapist, Ive been given unique opportunities to work on a variety of people. Different backgrounds, lifestyles, economic situations, and physical and mental differences have made for a very exciting and enjoyable ride. Ive come to find that everyone has something unique to their body, and its my job to figure out the best therapy to further their quality of life with a painless and beneficial therapy. Many populations are overlooked in the massage industry, but as time goes on, more research is being done in those areas to see just how massage therapy can be valuable to them. Children with Down syndrome represent one such population. Caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. Affecting almost one in 700 babies (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), it is a lifelong condition. Children and adults with Down syndrome may benefit from alternative and complementary therapies.
In a world of drug-related and invasive therapy, massage is a nice step back. It allows for children (and parents) to breathe more easily and regain some control.
Pediatric massage for children with Down syndrome may provide some potential benefits to the childs overall daily life. Constipation is a great concern for children with Down syndrome, and a professional, gentle abdominal massage may help improve gastrointestinal function. Low muscle tone is also a general characteristic of children with Down syndrome. This can also lead to poor reflexes, coordination and balance. These children may also have problems with body awareness. Massage can help improve muscle tone by stimulating reflexes within the muscle. It may also help in developing motor skills and certain techniques may be implemented to balance the two different hemispheres of the brain, which can aid in body awareness. Its very important to take precautions with this population
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as well. Therapists who have taken extra training in massage for Down syndrome are aware of the necessary precautions that need to be considered. Many children with Down syndrome will also have a seizure disorder, cataracts, and/or heart complications. Along with these special considerations, many children will also have a different sensory threshold than their peers. With the right training, a massage therapist can tailor a massage regime to the individual child that will be beneficial, but will not interfere with other medical issues. In a world of drug-related and invasive therapy, massage is a nice step back. It allows for children (and parents) to breathe more easily and regain some control. Children remain clothed for sessions, and the therapy can seem more like a play time session than an actual treatment. Therapists use a variety of tools and techniques to make sessions comfortable and fun for children, while at the same time providing the physical benefits of massage.
Kara Phernetton, LMT, CPMT, is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist, as well as a certified pediatric massage therapist. She graduated with an AAS degree from Rasmussen College in 2012, and now owns and operates Life Uncommon Massage, 2050 Riverside Drive in Green Bay. Kara is dedicated to offering holistic healing and relaxation to all her clients, especially those with physical, emotional and developmental differences. She incorporates sound healing in her therapy treatments and uses a variety of different modalities to fit her clients needs. Hours are by appointment only. Please call 920.246.1423 for more information. Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts about Down syndrome. Nov, 2013. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/downsyndrome. html.
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New year, new perspective

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By Leah White
he new year is often viewed as a time of new beginnings. A chance to start fresh, get rid of unwanted habits and finally make time to improve yourself somehow. In a word: resolutions. Yes, that yearly tradition of making a commitment to better oneself. I have a secret to share, however: Ive never made a New Years resolution. I think theyre kind of silly. To make things clear, I am not exactly a life coach. I am more of a believer in the to each their own mantra; however, Ive always had issues with the concept. For
starters, a resolution is, by definition, a strong and unmoving choice or being in a state of firm determination. Unfortunately, it seems as though the average persons New Years resolutions are ... a little more bendy than that. Theres absolutely nothing wrong with seeing a new year as an opportunity to start fresh, but setting difficult and life-changing goals based on a cultural habit may not make a rock-solid foundation for lasting change. Secondly, eating junk food/smoking/ not exercising are all just as bad for you in June. So why do we wait until the cold, dark
month of January to start running and eating more vegetables (most of which are likely out of season, by the way)? I am not going to be successful if I try to start running in January. I can barely get out of bed in January. So perhaps this year, we should all focus on our perspectives and not what is wrong with us or what we should be changing. Remember, improving yourself is a daily, yearly, lifelong process, and your
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attitude toward the process is truly what matters most. Improvement isnt just about being thinner or more organized. Its also about developing yourself in ways that you enjoy. Sharpening your skills, trying new things and making sure you set aside time to cultivate the activities that make you happy. Not all improvements have to be work and drudgery. Attending to the parts of life that give enrichment is crucial to us humans. And they are easy to push aside. When we feel balanced, we have more energy and stress resistance. Taking on those big goals that we tend to make will be more manageable if we dont feel deprived of what gives us joy. One of the joys in my life is pole fitness. I think everyone should try it (like
when you saw your favorite movie for the first time and told everyone they should go see it). I never felt graceful before I did pole. I never knew I could dance before. I had never been told by others that I moved beautifully. Admittedly, they could be lying. But I feel it, so who cares? Ill take the compliment. Pole can be so satisfying, addictive, fulfilling, empowering and highinducing. Until it isnt. Oh, it can let you down hard! Just when you think youve got everything figured out, you come down to earth a little quicker than normal and find yourself looking up at the pole like it just punched you (which it may have, because youve probably earned some new bruises). This, my friends, is a time to keep things in perspective. Pole fitness, for all its charms, is
not easy. Its actually extremely challenging at times. But thats often why we love many things isnt it? Playing a cello is a difficult and time-consuming skill. Running marathons takes hours upon hours of training. Painting can take years of patience. Facing challenges is what sharpens us and, in the end, gives us joy. The more bitter the struggle, the sweeter the victory. Instead of being hard on ourselves in times of defeat, we need to embrace just how far weve come; or frankly, that we have an awesome skill at all. Growth, development and skill are not only unique and inconsistent to each person, but also conceptual. Your take on them may be completely different than someone elses and, odds are, youre judging yourself much more harshly than they are. With time, practice and patience, all of us can achieve our goals. Just remember to keep doing what you love!
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Understanding social anxiety disorder

By Lisa Klarner
magine walking through a department store when suddenly your heart begins to race, your palms sweat and you find it difficult to breathe. For someone with social anxiety disorder, an everyday situation like shopping in public can cause as much anxiety as someone else may feel when giving an impromptu speech in front of a large group.
Dening social anxiety
A person with social anxiety disorder (SAD) fears embarrassment. They feel like people are watching or judging them. They are trapped in their mind, spending most of their time dwelling on the past or worrying
about the future. The SAD sufferer knows the thoughts are irrational, but is unable to stop the thoughts from controlling their mind and body. A person with SAD believes that their symptoms are very obvious to everyone. Reliving experiences over and over, dreading the thought that the people the sufferer interacted with are surely discussing the unexplained embarrassment they observed.
Prevalence
According to the Social Anxiety Institute, SAD is the third most prevalent mental disorder, following depression and alcoholism. It is estimated that 7 percent of the United States population has the disorder, but it is difficult to get an accurate number because many people dont seek treatment. SAD is often confused with extreme shyness and, once a person has an inkling that they may have SAD, they could wait up to 10 years before seeking treatment. Asking for help is difficult because of the fear of judgment and criticism even when it comes to close friends and family members.
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Symptoms
The symptoms that a person with SAD may experience vary in type and intensity. Typically, there are one or two symptoms that are more problematic to a person than others. A few of the physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms are listed below. The behavioral reactions may be the best way to identify SAD in someone you know.
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Trembling Blushing Sweating Twitching Shaky voice Disorientation Shortness of breath
SAD is often confused with extreme shyness and, once a person has an inkling that they may have SAD, they could wait up to 10 years before seeking treatment.
life. The ever-growing volume of negative thoughts gain more power, the intensity of symptoms increase and the person becomes more likely to avoid uncomfortable social situations. Mental health professionals can help to determine if you, a family member or a friend have SAD. There are also some great tools online that you can use to selfdiagnose prior to seeking counseling. As an example, with the Leibowitz Social Anxiety Scale, users look at a series of common anxiety-producing situations and select their level of fear and avoidance to obtain a preliminary SAD diagnosis. to greatly reduce symptoms and to live more fulfilling lives. There is hope! This article is part of a continuing series. Read more about SAD in the March issue of Natures Pathways.
Lisa Klarner is a speaker and consultant, and is the author of Releasing the Secret Pain: Moving Beyond Social Anxiety Disorder. She is an expert in social anxiety disorder (SAD) because shes been there she struggled with SAD for many years. Lisa is the owner of Peaceful Horizons, which is dedicated to helping people understand and move beyond SAD. She uses her own experiences and her passion for educating people on the disorder to deliver powerful presentations and workshops. For more information, check out Lisas website www. releasingsocialanxiety.com, email lklarner@gmail. com or call 920.475.5252. Reference: The Leibowitz Social Anxiety Scale Test. http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/disorder/ liebowitz/.
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Low self-esteem Negative thoughts about self Unrealistic demands of self Thoughts of inadequacy Self-consciousness
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Avoidance of eye contact Fear of eating in public Declining to speak up in group settings Difculties making friends and dating Avoidance of feared social situations
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Diagnosis
If you or a loved one have SAD, please know that it is treatable! There are many tools and therapies available to help those with SAD
Perhaps you can relate to some of these symptoms and wonder if you may have SAD. If you worry about what people think of you or if you get nervous when you go somewhere new, this doesnt necessarily mean you have SAD. There are three main categories that mental health professionals may consider when evaluating someone who might have SAD. Does the person: Experience significant and persistent fear of social situations? Almost always experience anxiety symptoms in feared situations? Avoid feared situations or endure them only with intense anxiety or distress? The key words within these criteria are significant, almost always and intense anxiety. The primary differentiator between a person who has SAD versus someone who doesnt is the impact that the fears have on their ability to live a full
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Finding joy in the present moment

By Phyllis Kasper, PhD
indfulness meditation is now officially approved as a valid psychotherapy and counseling tool. Upon reflection, it just takes common sense to see that depression thrives on regrets and anxiety thrives on fears of the future. Therefore, learning to keep the focus of attention on present experience can create peace and joy. So what is this mindfulness concept all about? Mainly, its about making a decision to place your awareness on your experience in the moment, and do so without judgmental inner dialogue. One way to do this is to place your awareness on your experience of sensations in your own body. Its about learning to focus on the present moment rather than on your worries and regrets. But what about mindfulness of your bodily sensations if you are in pain due to arthritis, an injury or fibromyalgia, for example? Pain can really grab your attention. It can trigger thoughts of, Why? and, What if it gets worse? If its a localized pain, sometimes being mindful of the pain itself without judgment will lessen the pain. This takes practice. But what if your pain is not localized? Fibromyalgia pain can engulf the entire body, but it might be possible to tune in on an area of your body that feels good. If nothing feels good, try gently stroking your own arm to generate pleasant sensations, or rest a hand over your heart and focus on the warmth of the touch. Even in very difficult circumstances, we have a choice of where to place our attention. So you can stroll along on a beautiful day looking at the tops of your shoes and muttering to yourself about all your mistakes and resenting people who may have harmed you. On the other hand, you can look up and enjoy the beauty of the day. This is especially important when you are fretting about things that you have zero power to change. I had a profound experience of this while walking my big, white, fluffy Great Pyrenees along a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. I was obsessing about problems at work and personal disappointments and feeling overwhelmed. Then I noticed how cheerfully my dog was trotting along and how peaceful the lake appeared. As I changed my focus, I began to feel a profound sense of enjoyment and peace that stayed with me for days. With practice, you can learn to notice what your attention is focused on, and make choices that bring into focus experiences of joy and peace.
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There is a great five-minute video on YouTube by Jon Kabat-Zinn called, What is Mindfulness? Can you spare a few minutes to learn how to profoundly improve your quality of life? If this begins to open your eyes to the possibilities, he has hours of free videos that can train you in mindfulness. He can talk you through your sensations of relaxation throughout the body, or talk you through beautiful video scenery. For those of us who still prefer books to the Internet, I suggest Listen to the Drum: Blackwolf Shares His Medicine by Blackwolf Jones. Blackwolf is a certified addictions specialist working in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is also an Ojibwe elder and healer. His book makes the case for placing your attention 90 percent in the present, five percent in the past and five percent in the future. Jon Kabat-Zinns book Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness is another great resource. It teaches mindfulness and how to use it to cope.
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and as I read through the pages of my time in France, I was surprised at how many lessons I was undergoing back in 2000: Im learning huge life lessons, I wrote and underlined in an entry dated June 3rd as I sat across from a chapel in a lush green garden admiring the red roses that climbed the walls of a 13th century fortress on a drizzling rainy morning. Just two hours prior to the taxi ride that almost caused me to miss my friends wedding, I poured my thoughts onto the page while nearby goats and lambs cried in the distance, and an occasional songbird added its lyrics to the French country melody. I hadnt picked up my Paris volume in over a year, yet as I read and vividly recalled that morning and my quick walk to the castle, I was surprised that Id forgotten where I was in that time of my life. I know I was physically in France, but mentally I hadnt remembered that I was struggling with
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he excerpt above is from the Travel Log chapter in my soon-to-be-published book that started as a dream ten years ago. Travel logs preserve the moments of your special places, so when opened later, theyre as fresh as last summers raspberry jam you taste and smell and remember everything about it. Journaling is extremely rewarding, and I am so passionate about it that Ive created Just Journal About It!, which is a handbook for souls interested in learning how their journals can be tremendously more than mere dumping places for their heavy thoughts or listings of mundane daily tasks. My daily practice produces entries that become a progressive record of my life; a place I return often for a fascinating read. And yours could, too! Oscar Wilde never traveled without his diary
Journaling takes you inside of YOU.

because, he said, One should always have something sensational to read in the train. I agree! Your life, too, is a fabulous story that you can write and review in various ways. Its a new year and a great time to return to your journal. And if youve never journaled before, NOW is the perfect time to begin. At my workshops and retreats, a favorite exercise for my attendees is when I recite a poem and ask them to journal about whatever it means to them. Subtle or profound, everyone discovers some insight about their lives from simply sitting still with paper and pen, and writing down their feelings. Ive chosen Robert Frosts Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening for you this month. Enjoy reading it aloud. And maybe even journal about it!
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village, though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods ll up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sounds the sweep Of easy wind and downy ake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. Robert Frost
Journaling takes you inside of YOU. Its a great medium through which to glance at who you were, and a vast canvas to dream about anything you wish to be, do, have and/or experience. Its a space to express our gratitude along the way for who we are today and for the help well receive in the future. Take advantage of the next 365 days: If theres something thats not working in your life, journal about it and watch it change. If youve got a dream, journal about it and watch it come true. A new span of time has begun, and I bless the miles of your journey with light and love, and wish you the best-ever new year! See you at a workshop in 2014!
Sharon Kay Beyer has been a distributor of Young Living Essential Oil since 1999. She enjoys sharing all she knows about essential oils and their healing properties, and invites you to take advantage of Gods pharmacy. Sharon is also a journaling workshop facilitator with The Journaling Center and enjoys helping others find their paths through creative exercises. Attendees say her workshops are loads of fun! Please call 920.733.7721 for more information on essential oils, journaling or her book, Just Journal About It! Visit www.frontiernaturescents. com and sign up for a FREE newsletter today!
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Is forgiveness therapy for you?

By Carrissa Pannuzzo, LPC-T
e all have ideas regarding what forgiveness is and what it isnt. The most common of these in American society is the saying forgive and forget. But, upon further review, forgetting has very little to do with forgiveness. In fact, forgetting can be a very unhealthy response to injustice. To define forgiveness, it can be helpful to first look at what forgiveness is not. It has already been stated that forgiveness is not forgetting. It is also not reconciliation or trusting the offender again. In fact, a person can forgive without ever experiencing reconciliation with the offender. This may be because the offender does not want to reconcile or because it would be unhealthy to reconcile with him or her. Forgiveness is also not pretending as if nothing happened. It is not letting the offender off the hook. It is not denying the hurt. It is not condoning or excusing the injustice. It is not merely calming down. It is not pseudo-forgiveness (using forgiveness as a tool to manipulate). And it does not equal trust. Instead, Dr. Robert Enright, a pioneer in forgiveness therapy, writes this definition: When unjustly hurt by another, we forgive when we overcome
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the resentment toward the offender, not by denying our right to the resentment, but instead by trying to offer the wrongdoer compassion, benevolence and love; as we give these, we as forgivers realize that the offender does not necessarily have a right to such gifts. Forgiving begins with pain and that we have a right to our feelings. First, we are acknowledging that the offense was unfair and will always continue to be unfair. Second, we have a moral right to anger; it is fair to cling to our view that people do not have a right to hurt us. We have a right to respect. Third, forgiveness requires giving up something to which we have a right namely our anger or resentment. Enright goes on to say that forgiving someone amounts to an act of mercy. While mercy may not be well-deserved, those who forgive are actively changing the relationship between themselves and the offender. They may still feel angry, but when they forgive, they free themselves from being controlled by anger. In this way, they are promoting the idea that all human beings are worthy of respect, even those who wrong us. In other words, forgiveness is more than accepting what happened, ceasing to be angry, being neutral toward the offender or making oneself feel good. It conversely frees the victim of the injustice to no longer be a slave to the feelings of anger, depression and pain. Forgiveness is, instead, a process that does not remove pain, but makes the pain bearable. As an alternative, individuals are free to express their anger in healthier ways. Forgiveness is an important skill that imparts a freedom that can never be found through other avenues. Some motives that can spur a journey toward forgiveness include: I am tired of feeling this pain and want it to stop. I dont want to go on letting this person hurt me. If I forgive, I will feel better. If I forgive, maybe I will become physically or psychologically healthier. I dont want to give this person the satisfaction of hurting me.
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The growing problem of peanut allergies
arents tend to be quite familiar with food allergies. In an effort to protect youngsters, schools have begun to crack down more regularly on foods that tend to cause allergic reactions, often placing restrictions on what children can bring in for lunches or snacks. Parents and children who grew up around peanut and tree nut allergies are quite familiar with what triggers allergic reactions associated with such foods, and the potential side effects of consuming these foods. But those who are less experienced with food allergies may not know what to expect. According to the Mayo Clinic, being allergic to nuts us one of the more common food allergies, especially among children. Many people who are allergic to peanuts are also allergic to other tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds and pecans. As with any allergen, reactions vary from person to person. Some may experience mild symptoms, such as light rashes or swelling, while others may have severe reactions, including anaphylactic shock, which is characterized by shortness of breath, a severe drop in blood pressure, constriction of airways and potential heart failure. According to Spire Health Partners, more than 3 million people in the United States have a nut allergy, and one-third of them will suffer from a severe symptom if they ingest nuts. A peanut allergy occurs when your body mistakenly identifies peanut proteins as something that can be harmful. Just as your body might fight a cold, it releases chemicals from the immune system to fight off the peanut invader. The number ofkidswith
peanut allergies has been increasing over the last 10-15 years, doubling in the last half-decade alone. It isnt known why some people are prone to nut allergies while others are not. However, Michael C. Young, M.D., assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a practicing pediatrician at Childrens Hospital, has a few ideas. Nursing mothers and very young children are eating more peanuts, particularly in the form of peanut butter, than ever before, something that Young feels could be causing a higher incidence rate of peanut allergies. Young also theorizes that better hygiene may play a role, suggesting that because children
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have fewer infections (due to improved hygiene and routine immunizations), their immune systems are more likely to target other things, such as foods and environmental factors, resulting in allergies. Although peanut allergies are prevalent and can be dangerous, there is no reason to act rashly. Young notes that approximately 20 percent of children will outgrow their peanut allergies by the age of 6, and he advises that it is worth having a child retested as they get older to gauge if there have been any changes in the status of the peanut allergy. When dealing with peanut allergies, it is
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The role of toxins and detoxication in health

By Cheryl Rentmeester, NP
ust as we thought we had fully educated ourselves on how to be healthy what to eat, how much to exercise and what multi-vitamin to consume we are now advised to stay away from toxins. What does this actually mean for us? We need to get educated about toxins because they may be the cause of many of the health problems affecting Americans today. So, what are toxins and what do they do to us? Our environment is full of environmental toxins, including pesticides, poor-quality air, artificial chemicals and foods with added hormones, that compound to create numerous toxins in our bodies. As this toxic overload increases, it creates symptoms like headache, fatigue and stress. Many of the chronic diseases that are affecting a huge portion of the population are actually related to toxicity. So, what do we do and where do we turn when we find out that our bodies are carrying all of these toxins? Detoxification. When some of us hear the word detox, we might think of drug or alcohol detox, but thats not the detox that I am referring to. This one refers to how the body operates to get rid of this waste. If all of this bad waste builds up, we get sick. The key is to figure out how to help our bodies function in detoxifying and getting rid of waste, while minimizing our exposure to other toxins. This is an example of why we need to detox regularly. I love how simple the following example is and how easy it is to understand. Just as your car needs periodic oil and filter changes, your body needs periodic detoxification to clean out all the toxins that have accumulated in your system over the years. If you feel progressively sluggish, tired, achy and run down, maybe its time for your filter to be cleaned. While you detox, you are cleansing the body of all the impurities, which, when left untreated, can eventually cause disease in the body. While going through detox, your body will increase your mental stamina, restore both physical and emotional energy, help with weight loss, and help you feel and look much healthier.
It is known that the role of toxins and detoxification in health has been largely ignored by medicine. Luckily, scientists and practitioners are starting to recognize the importance of detox for our health.
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Many of the chronic diseases that are affecting a huge portion of the population are actually related to toxicity.
The reality is not if we are toxic, but how toxic we are. The following are recommendations by Mark Hyman, M.D., a leading expert in functional medicine. He states that these steps will help the detoxification process in your body work better and lead to optimal health. They are: Identify and get rid of toxins: Eliminating them is essential if you want to rebalance your detox system. Fix your gut: Gut imbalances are a key source of toxins for many. Get moving: This helps your blood and lymphatic circulation do the jobs they are supposed to do. Get your liver and detox system working: If your detoxification system isnt working properly, its important to find out why. Detox your mind, heart and spirit: This is just as important as detoxing your body, and its an area few of us ever think about as a source of toxins. Simply following these steps will help to correct problems caused by certain toxins, maximize your bodys own detoxification ability and help you safely eliminate toxins from your body in the future. Depending on your symptoms, genetic factors and environmental exposures, you may need different types of nutrients, supplements and treatments, but following these simple steps is an excellent way to get started on detoxing your body today!
Cheryl Rentmeester, FNP, APNP, is a health care provider at Wise Woman Wellness, an innovative wellness center in De Pere. Rentmeester is passionate about helping women live life to the fullest. Wise Woman Wellness can help you get rid of your toxins and set you up with a 10-day detox program. Call 920.339.5252 or visit www.wisewomanwellness.com for details.
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I need to forgive as part of my faith. Forgiveness has been found to result in a significant decrease in anger, depression, anxiety and other negative feelings. It has also been linked with a marked increase in hope and general well-being. It has even been correlated with lower blood pressure!
Carrissa Pannuzzo is a joyful wife and mama, an avid researcher, a healthy traditional food lover and a professional counselor. She is also the formulator at and owner of Mamma Verde a local natural skin care line and carrier of other natural products. For more information, visit mammaverdeproducts.com or centerforfamilyhealing.net. Forgiveness therapy groups are forming early next year at the Center for Family Healing in Menasha. For more information or to register, contact the Center at 920.720.8872. Reference: Enright, R.D. (2001). Forgiveness is a choice: A step-by-step process for resolving anger and restoring hope. Washington D.C.: APA Life Tools, American Psychological Association. For further information, please refer to the works of Dr. Robert Enright and Dr. Everett Worthington or Psychology Today.
important to separate myths from facts. Direct contact is the most common cause of a reaction. This results from eating peanuts or foods that contain peanuts. Cross-contamination, which occurs when peanuts unintentionally come into contact with other foods, is another common cause. Some people can have a reaction by touching peanuts with their skin. A rash may occur, but a very dangerous reaction will not result unless the peanuts enter the mouth or come into contact with the nose or eyes. An allergic reaction can occur from inhalation of peanut dust, such as peanut flour or ground shells during processing. Aerosol cooking sprays that contain peanut oil also can produce a reaction. It is important to note that the smell of peanuts will not induce an allergic reaction. Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York found that peanut proteins can be detected in some peoples saliva after
eating peanuts. A kiss could transfer some of the peanut allergens to another person. Sometimes an allergy is not really an allergy, but rather an intolerance to a certain food. A food intolerance does not involve the immune system. A person with a food intolerance can eat small amounts of the food with only mild symptoms, such as indigestion, rather than a severe reaction with a true allergy. While being diligent in reading food labels and asking what ingredients are in prepared foods at restaurants is key for people with peanut allergies, so is avoiding potential skin contact. This means thoroughly washing areas where peanuts or peanut butter may have been and ensuring other children wash up after lunch. Peanut allergies are foremost on the minds of parents and educators. Understanding what is involved in a peanut allergy can help everyone make informed decisions about protecting youngsters.
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Butterbur
(Petasites hybridus)
utterbur is a shrub that grows in Europe and parts of Asia and North America, typically in wet, marshy ground. The name, butterbur, is attributed to the traditional use of its large leaves to wrap butter in warm weather. Butterbur has historically been used for a variety of health issues such as pain, headache, anxiety, cough, fever, and gastrointestinal and urinary tract conditions. It has also been used topically to improve wound healing. Today, traditional or folk uses include nasal allergies, allergic skin reactions, asthma and migraineheadache. The leaves, rhizomes (underground stems) and roots of butterbur are commonly used to make solid extracts used in tablets. Some butterbur extracts are also usedtopically.
What the sciencesays
An NCCAM-funded literature review reports that in a clinical trial of 125 participants, butterbur was just as effective as a commonly used oral antihistamine for allergy symptoms such as itchyeyes. According to one systematic literature review, there is evidence to support the effectiveness of butterbur for the treatment ofmigraines. There is some evidence that butterbur extract can decrease the symptoms associated with nasalallergies. There is not enough evidence to show efficacy and safety of butterbur for allergic skin reactions andasthma.
Several studies, including a few studies of children and adolescents, have reported that PA-free butterbur products are safe and well tolerated when taken by mouth in recommended doses for up to 12 to 16 weeks. The safety of longer-term use has not beenestablished. Butterbur can cause belching, headache, itchy eyes, gastrointestinal issues, asthma, fatigue and drowsiness. Butterbur may cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to plants such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds and daisies. Butterbur should only be given to children under the supervision of a qualified healthpractitioner. Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), Herbs at a glance, NCCAM website. References: Agosti R, Duke RK, Chrubasik JE, et al. Effectiveness of Petasites hybridus preparations in the prophylaxis of migraine: a systematic review.Phytomedicine.2006;13(910):743746. Bielory L, Heimall J. Review of complementary and alternative medicine in treatment of ocular allergies. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology.2003;3(5):395399. Butterbur. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.com on April 29,2011. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturalstandard.com on April 29,2011. Schapowal A.Randomised controlled trial of butterbur and cetirizine for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis. BMJ.2002;324(7330):144146.
Side effects andcautions
The raw, unprocessed butterbur plant contains chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). PAs can cause liver damage and can result in serious illness. Only butterbur products that have been processed to remove Pas, and are labeled or certified as PA-free should beused.
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I know a guy
By Bill Schultz
know a guy who can show you how to heat your home in Wisconsin for $40 a month in the dead of winter! I know a guy who can get you off the grid (a term referring to your utility companys connection to your home) for good! I know a guy who can use the ground underneath your feet to heat and cool your home all year! I know a guy who can use the sun to heat and cool your home, and run your hot and cold water supply! When I got into energy efficiency 10 years ago, I had no idea what I was getting into. Its amazing to me how many natural resources we have out there to help us live very comfortable lives in our homes and offices without relying on foreign oil, government involvement or corporate bureaucracy. Then why dont we just do it? It requires work. There is work involved to learn how to live a more sustainable life and be less dependent on government and man. They want us to want them, so they make it easy to sign up for fuel to come to our houses and buy products that run our lives. We all can do our part. The question
There is work involved to learn how to live a more sustainable life and be less dependent on government and man.
is: How much do you want to be independent? I know people who live very full lives without being dependent on outside sources; and no, they dont live in a hut at the foot of a mountain. They live in your neighborhood. The difference is that they did the research and planning, and took the initiative to change the way they do things. It could mean changing the clothes you buy, the food you eat, the car you drive or the heating and cooling source you use. I am not here to tell you to change. Thats your decision. My purpose is to supply you with the resources to look for options. What you do with those options is strictly up to you. My weekly talk show is aimed at uncovering some of the things I have discovered during the past 10 years and pass them on to you. Our annual expo is about talking face to face with people who are changing a little part of their world and giving them the information to do it. Our website has educational links and our radio stations provide daily tips on how to change what you do. Education is king. Not learning is easy; educating yourself on how to make a change is hard. We are trying to help with the process with our upcoming Answers to Energy Eco Expo on Saturday, February 8 at Shopko Hall, with seminars, workshops and vendors. Let me show you what I have learned. Hope to see you there!
Bill Schultz is the coordinator of Answers to Energy Eco Expo, which is being held on February 8 at Shopko Hall in Green Bay (http://ecoexpowi.com/). He is also the host of Answers to Energy Questions Spotlight radio show, which airs at 8:30 a.m. on WOSH 1490am and 7:30 a.m. on WNAM 1280am (www.answerstoenergy.org). To contact Bill, call 920.230.0801 or email Bill.schultz@cumulus.com.
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End Hormone Havoc Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy

Join hormone expert Randi Mann, NP, at this educational and entertaining seminar held at Wise Woman Wellness, 1480 Swan Rd., De Pere. Women only! Join us for a fun, informative look at how hormone changes affect us as we age. This seminar is designed to help women make informed choices about bioidentical hormone therapy, PMS, perimenopause, menopause and sexual health treatments to feel happy, energetic and sensual no matter how old you are! Cost: $25 each or $20 each with a friend. To register, call 920.339.5252. Tuesday, January 7 7-9 p.m.
Come drum with us at Balance on Buffalo, 924 Buffalo St., Manitowoc. Held the third Saturday of each month. Led by Kathy Alby. No musical talent is needed for participation. Donation appreciated. For more information, call 920.684.8880 or visit www.balanceonbuffalo.com. Saturday, January 18 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Beginning Mindfulness Co-ed Group

Learn how to use mindfulness practices to improve your relationship with self and others. By learning skills that help you take responsibility for your life, you will become more comfortable from within and less reactive to others and stressful events. Learn how to attend and befriend fear. Let go of the need to please others by transforming limiting beliefs and take back your power. Facilitators: Judy Rogers, L.C.S.W., and Theresa Flegal, certied life coach. Held at Mindfulness Center for Wellbeing, 18 Jewelers Park, Suite 210, Neenah. Group will meet six Wednesday evenings starting January 29. Fee: covered by most health insurance plans, questions call 920.722.7245. Group size is limited, register at www.mindfulnesscenterforwellbeing. com (contact page). Saturday, February 1 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Homeopathy and Yoga for Prenatal, Pregnancy, Birth and Post-partum

Presented by: Rebecca Beringer, professional homeopath with Healing Way Homeopathy and Julie Vosters, ERYT, yoga therapist and instructor. Workshop held at Alternatives Holistic Health and Wellness Center, 612 E. Longview Dr., Appleton. $15/couple if registered by January 15; $25/couple at the door. Call 920.882.6200 to register. Monday, January 20 6-7:30 p.m.
Reiki Share
Join us for reiki share at Balance on Buffalo, 924 Buffalo St., Manitowoc. Held the rst Tuesday of each month. All attunement levels welcome. FREE. For more information, call 920.684.8880 or visit www.balanceonbuffalo.com. Tuesday, January 14 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Your HeartMatters, The Functional Medicine Approach to Hypertension and Cholesterol Presentation with Scott Vander Wielen, D.C.
Do you suffer from hypertension or high cholesterol? Are you interested in managing these conditions naturally? Join us for an eye-opening presentation as Dr. Vander Wielen presents the functional medicine approach to hypertension and cholesterol as taught by the Institute for Functional Medicine. Cost: Free. Location: Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center, 1486 Kenwood Drive, Menasha. Please call Christine at 920.722.2100 to reserve a seat today! Seating is limited. Thursday, January 23 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Aroma 101/Holistic Healing with Aromatherapy Certication

Heal yourself and others! Aromatherapy and essential oils are very powerful tools in natural health and healing. This 275-hour aromatherapy certication created by holistic health psychologist Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach is unlike any other one out there as it combines clinical, medical, folk, metaphysical and intuitive aromatherapy. Aroma 101 is a great intro to aromatherapy/essential oils and is also the prerequisite for other classes in the series. Future series dates to be scheduled for those interested in certication. For class descriptions, please visit: www. mindsoulandself.com/Aromatherapy_Classes.html. Class location: Balance on Buffalo, 924 Buffalo St., Manitowoc. To register, call 920.684.8880 or email balanceonbuffalo@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 8 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hypothyroidism Why Do I Still Feel Bad If My Lab Results Are Normal?

Presented by Randi Mann, NP. Thyroid is the only hormone that affects virtually every cell in the body; thus, there are dozens of symptoms caused by hypothyroidism, including hair loss, fatigue, weight gain, depression, poor circulation, dry skin, dry hair, peeling and splitting nails, and emotional instability. A large number of women suffer from symptoms of low thyroid output (hypothyroidism), even though they test within the normal thyroid ranges in laboratory blood tests. The problem with the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) blood test is the normal reference range is too wide. Overreliance on the TSH level alone is one reason why so many women are told their thyroid tests are normal even though they feel many classic symptoms of hypothyroidism. Come learn more about thyroid imbalance signs and symptoms, testing and treatment options at Wise Woman Wellness, 1480 Swan Rd., De Pere. $15 each or $10 each with a friend. Space is limited, call to register 920.339.5252. Friday, January 17 7-9 p.m.
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop

Learn practices to calm and focus the chattering mind. Learn a simple practice to use anywhere and anytime for emotional regulation. Facilitators: Judy Rogers, L.C.S.W., and Lorri Bohn, B.S.W. Held at Mindfulness Center for Wellbeing, 18 Jewelers Park, Suite 210, Neenah. This workshop is FREE at this time, and includes handouts and a CD to follow after you leave the workshop. Class size is limited. Register at www.mindfulnesscenterforwellbeing.com (contact page). Saturday, January 25 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Answers to Energy Eco Expo
Kirtan Chanting
Country Living & Natural Health Expo

This event is the ultimate guide on natural health & healing, upcycling, recycling, doing-it-yourself, green living and more! Learn how to eat healthier by growing & cooking your own food and how to live healthier by using home remedies & natural healing. Visit our do-it-yourself wing and learn how to master tasks like baking bread or candle making, plus a whole lot more. Learn about all of the natural health options available to you. Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E. County Road Y, Oshkosh. More information available at
Come chant with us at Balance on Buffalo, 924 Buffalo St., Manitowoc. Kirtan is a simple and joyful practice to calm the mind, open the heart and experience the stillness and connection and great fun! No experience needed. Kirtan is held the third Friday of each month. Donation appreciated. For more information, call 920.684.8880 or visit www.balanceonbuffalo.com.
The Answers to Energy Eco Expo will provide the opportunity to learn how you can make affordable, small changes in your everyday life to conserve energy, save money, and make better choices for the health of your family, community and the environment. By bringing together resources throughout the area, attendees have access to products and experts from all different areas of energy conservation, sustainability and living an eco-friendly life. Location: Shopko Hall, 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay. Admission: $5 for adults (13 years & older) tickets sold at expo entrance. More information available at www.ecoexpowi.com. Saturday, February 8 2-7 p.m.
Celebrating the Life of Nick Bastings

Join Community Benet Tree and the family of Nick Bastings at Witzkes Tavern, 1700 Oregon St., Oshkosh as they celebrate his life. After successfully battling cancer in 2005 and losing 150 pounds in 2010, Nick collapsed and died while grocery shopping on September 26, 2013. Nicks recently purchased life insurance had not matured at the time of his death and CBT is helping his family raise
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money to meet his end-of-life bills. The celebration will feature 50/50 rafes, bucket rafes, kids area and a food bake sale. The family will donate any unused funds to Community Benet Tree. If you are unable to attend, but would like to offer nancial support, please make checks payable and mail to Community Benet Tree, 2204 Crooks Ave., Ste. C, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Saturday, February 15
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Hair Boutique......................................................... 21 Shear Chaos Salon & Spa............................................... 79 Shear Tree-O.................................................................. 53 Soul-Full Creative Arts, LLC............................................ 38 Streus Pharmacy............................................................ 36 Stride MultiSport............................................................ 23 TC Dance Club............................................................... 63 The Frontier................................................................... 78 The Natural Boutique..................................................... 23 The Olive Cellar.............................................................. 75 The Wild Iris................................................................... 52 Twohig Dental......................................................... 70, 96 Valley Thermography, LLC.............................................. 33 Valley Transit.................................................................... 7 Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Center....................... 19 Vans Refrigeration & Services......................................... 61 Vemma (Nancy Dunbar)................................................. 51 VIX en TORR.................................................................. 35 Wellness Essentials......................................................... 61 Winnebago County Dept. of Solid Waste....................... 61 Wise Woman Wellness, LLC............................................. 3 Wonders of Wellness..................................................... 83 YMCA........................................................................... 67 Youthful Endeavors.................................................. 28, 81
Acupuncture and Doula Care for Prenatal, Pregnancy, Birth and Post-partum
Presented by: Leah Olson, certied acupuncturist at Whole Family Health, and Tiffany Vollrath, CD (DONA). Workshop held at Alternatives Holistic Health and Wellness Center, 612 E. Longview Dr., Appleton. $15/couple if registered by January 15; $25/couple at the door. Call 920.882.6200 to register. Saturday, February 15 4-9 p.m.
Pit Stop for Sherry
Join Community Benet Tree and the family of Sherry Sturm at Tanners Grill and Bar, 730 S. Railroad St., Kimberly for a celebration of support party. Sherry is 58 and has been diagnoised with breast cancer for the third time in her life. She is ghting stage 4 cancer that has spread to her brain, liver, bones and lungs. She has nished radiation and is undergoing chemotherapy. Sherry had to leave her job of 17+ years and needs assistance with medical bills and living expenses. If you are unable to attend, but would like to offer nancial support, please make checks payable and mail to Community Benet Tree, 2204 Crooks Ave., Ste. C, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Saturday, March 15
Midwifery Care and Breastfeeding for Prenatal, Pregnancy, Birth and Post-partum
Presented by: Anja Farin, certied professional midwife at Appleton Community Midwives, and Vanessa Trujillo-Tenbrick, breastfeeding educator at Fox Valley Birth and Baby. Workshop held at Alternatives Holistic Health and Wellness Center, 612 E. Longview Dr., Appleton. $15/couple if registered by January 15; $25/couple at the door. Call 920.882.6200 to register.
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ACUPUNCTURE
Healthy Living Acupuncture Sarah Atkinson 55 Stafford St., Plymouth 920.893.8796 www.healthylivingacu.com Acupuncture is a medical treatment that has evolved from Chinese medicine using noninvasive treatment methods. I move qi (pronounced chee) to inuence the patterns of illness, pain and disease with very thin stainless steel needles. Common inuences of qi disharmony are physical and emotional stress, poor diet, accidents and other excessive activities. When these occur, the body becomes unbalanced; but with acupuncture, it bounces back to a state of health! The National Institutes of Health and World Health Organization recognize acupuncture as effective in treating: addiction, emotional problems, arthritis, asthma, carpal tunnel, digestive complaints, pain in tendons, joints and muscles, trigeminal neuralgia, UTI, fertility, menopause, sinusitis and sleep disturbances.
into our posture and musculature causing chronic pain, inexibility and decreased mobility. Rolng unwinds this chronic strain and offers new possibilities for standing, moving and being.
stimulates the immune system and allows free passage of nutrients into the blood.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Therapeutic Pulse Sharon Blake, LMT 345 E. Wisconsin Ave., #8, Appleton 920.740.5101 therapeuticpulse@gmail.com www.iahp.com/sharonblake Sharon helps your body nd balance integrating craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage therapy, visceral manipulation and therapeutic massage. Craniosacral therapy (CST) helps the nervous system reboot to nd a new, calmer balance. CST is benecial for: stress, depression, TMJ, headaches & migraines, ADD/ADHD, reux & colic and more. Hours by appointment.
LearningRx N474 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, Appleton 920.882.2006 www.learningrx.com/appleton At LearningRx we treat learning challenges such as ADD/ADHD, reading struggles and learning disabilities. Brain training goes far beyond traditional tutoring by effectively addressing the cause behind learning and reading struggles. We focus on changing a students underlying ability to learn and read. We train and strengthen cognitive skills with scientically based and clinically proven oneon-one personalized training. You and your child are no longer limited to treating symptoms. Contact us to transform learning and reading struggles into success.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Soul-Full Creative Arts, LLC Tina Siebers, Sherwood 320.808.7325 soulfullcreative@yahoo.com www.soul-fullcreativearts.com Nurture your creativity and open doors for self-exploration through the meditative processes of intuitive painting, art journaling and mandalas! Tina Siebers uses art workshops and individual sessions to help clients access their inner wisdom. As she explains, We are all creative beings and no experience is necessary to take this life-afrming journey. Take the rst step to reconnect with and explore your authentic self by contacting Tina today!
BODYWORK
Ki to Health Therapeutic Bodywork, LLC Courtney Cowie, MA, LMBT 200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920.460.0229 www.kitohealthbodywork.com Courtney offers therapeutic massage and bodywork that integrates traditional Chinese medical massage techniques (tui na), acupressure and deep tissue therapy. Courtney is also trained in the traditional Chinese medicine modalities of gua sha, cupping and moxibustion. She treats the following conditions: neck, back and hip pain; sciatica; leg cramps; jaw tension; carpal tunnel syndrome; elbow and knee pain; headaches; bromyalgia; arthritis; depression; anxiety; insomnia; sinusitis; diarrhea and constipation; PMS and menstrual cramping; breached fetus. New Possibilities Integration, LLC Victoria L. Huss, Certied Rolfer 103 W. College Ave., Suite 601, Appleton 920.427.7653 www.wisconsinrolfing.com Rolng 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
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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 four-year system. NWTC is nding passions and pushing potential.
DANCE
TC Dance Club 1004 S. Olde Oneida St., Appleton (2nd Floor in the Between the Locks Building) 920.731.8851 tcdanceappleton@gmail.com www.tcdanceclubwi.com Discover all the benets of dance at TC Dance Club! Lose weight, be social, relieve stress and have FUN! We are board certied and equipped with 2 spacious ballroom dance oors. Our goal is to establish and maintain the highest level of hospitality, service and dance education within a socially pleasurable environment in order to help our members fulll their needs and dreams. Start today with with a FREE LESSON!
COLON HYDROTHERAPY
Natural Healing Solutions Certied Colon Hydrotherapists 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,
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 ofce. 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.
FLORIST/GIFTS
The Wild Iris 700 E. Magnolia Ave., LAKESHORE MALL in Manitowoc 920.682.6194 Order online at www.mywildiris.com Manitowoc Countys favorite friendly orist offering one-ofa-kind creations. Unique gift Gifts & Botanicals shop featuring items by local artists, including: soaps, lotions, candles, birdhouses, decorative furniture, permanent and fresh orals, plants, balloons and our NEW Candy Cakes. Specializing in weddings and parties full service, including decorating. We deliver throughout the county and worldwide through 1-800-FLOWERS.
HEALTH & FITNESS

Anytime Fitness For a location near you, visit our website. www.anytimetness.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 atscreen 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. Big Impact Fitness 1696 Silverspring Dr., Appleton W2721 Brookhaven Dr., Kimberly 920.574.5872 info@bigimpactfitness.com www.bigimpacttness.com We want nothing more than to see every client achieve their goals. We nd it extremely gratifying to watch young athletes, as well as our personal training clients, achieve success. Through dedication, hard work and perseverance, our staff is committed to every individual who trains in any of our programs. Through our thorough understanding of performance training, health and tness, we design programs that will decrease the risk of injury, provide a wide variety of exercises and suit the needs of each individual client. Lake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC 730 Lake Park Rd., Menasha 920.882.8900 www.lakeparkfitness.com See our ad on pg. 50. 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! YMCA of the Fox Cities For a location near you see our ad on pg. 25 or visit www.ymcafoxcities.org. Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. Its about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bringing your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities. At the Y, its not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benets of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Massage Envy Spa 3201 E. Calumet St., Appleton 920.731.5300 1241 Lombardi Access Rd., Green Bay 920.405.9200 www.massageenvy.com Massage therapist positions available at Massage Envy Spa in Green Bay and Appleton. Massage Envy: more of a culture than a company. Like you, were out to make a positive difference in peoples lives. Maybe thats why Massage Envy has its own unique culture. Youll nd a friendly, giving and supportive environment. We offer: Orientation and follow-up in-house training. Schedules that t your life. A great living doing what you love. Various therapeutic massage services. Advancement in a fast-growing company. Well-stocked treatment rooms with state-ofthe-art equipment. Qualications: Minimum 500 hours of massage therapy education. Must adhere to local and state massage therapy licensing laws and regulations. Must pass a background check. We encourage all massage therapists to be members of a national professional association. For more information about a career at Massage Envy, visit MassageEnvyCareers.com, and submit a resume and cover letter to a location near you.
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-ofce lab tests.
GIFT/RETAIL
Cedar Harbor 611 N. Morrison St., Appleton 920.740.4669 Heaven on Earth! Appletons newest retail treasure. Off the beaten path, tucked into a residential neighborhood near downtown. Featuring handmade gifts by local artists as well as reclaimed and repurposed home dcor. Stop in and discover treasures to keep or gift. Visit us Tu, W, F & Sat. 10-5, Th 10-7. Scatter Joy 1879 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton 920.739.6123 www.giftsappleton.com Scatter Joy offers a fun and unique gift selection. From cards, purses, candles and clocks, to rugs, frames, baby gifts, jewelry and more, we have something for everyone, and any occasion. We feature top brand names like Baggallini Hand Bags, Curly Girl Gifts, Lolita, Jelly Bean Rugs and more. If youre looking for a unique gift for a unique person or event, stop in and see what we have to offer.
FINANCIAL
Capital Credit Union 920.731.3195 toll free: 866.731.3195 For a location near you visit www.capitalcu.com Capital Credit Union is a fullservice nancial institution offering a wide range of products and services, such as savings accounts, CDs, IRAs, free and dividend-earning checking accounts, free online and mobile banking, free text alerts, and loans for cars, homes, home equity and more. Anyone living or working in Outagamie, Calumet, Winnebago or Brown Counties in Wisconsin is eligible for Capital membership.
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FASHION
VIX en TORR 230 Main St., Menasha 920.475.9413 Find us on Facebook! Make a statement at VIX en TORR the new mens and womens specialty clothing boutique thats run like a styling studio. Customers can experiment with the help of the creative staff to come up with looks that suit their body type, sense of style and wardrobe needs. Browse through designer lines like Nicole Miller, 7 Diamonds, Tory Burch, Big Buddha and Jade & Jasper.
are just where we begin. The technicians at Vans Refrigeration & Services are trained and equipped to handle geothermal heating services, refrigeration repair & installation and many other residential and commercial services.
cutting-edge approaches to re-engage, rewire, reconnect and inspire our clients to live within their authentic selves. We take most insurance plans. 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 certied in biofeedback and complex homeopathy, is an advanced practitioner of Quantum Reex Analysis, cation mud-packing and vastu bioenergetics, and facilitates craniosacral therapy, Reconnective Healing, BioGenesis & more. Kari weaves her intuition, integrity and caring into her sessions to support her clients holistic wellness. She is certied through the Natural Therapies Certication Board and has over 1000 satised clients.
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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 14 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 email today to set up your appointment. Wonders of Wellness Dr. Nancy Soliven, D.C., M.D., Chiropractor 424 E. Longview Drive, Suite B, Appleton 920.734.6389 Good health is being balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. At our treatmentcenter our goal is to help you live a long, healthy life. Our caring, compassionate, multidisciplinary, 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

Natural Healthy Concepts 310 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton 920.968.2360 www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com Natural Healthy Concepts brings you the best dietary health supplements on the market at the lowest prices possible. We also have a great selection of all-natural beauty products to make you look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside. And what makes it even better, we provide free shipping on all domestic U.S. orders, no matter the size!
HORMONES & WELLNESS

Wise Woman Wellness LLC Randi Mann, NP Owner, Board Certied Womans Health Nurse Practitioner and NAMS Certied 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-lled lives through medical and non-medical solutions, education and lifestyle guidance. Seek care from an expert knowledgeable in the latest scientic research, and who offers integration of complementary and conventional approaches. Mann has achieved the prestigious NAMS Menopause Practitioner Certication 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 hormone changes, treatment options and great self-care. Call for an appointment or register for a seminar today!
Natural Options - Healthy Lives
HEARING
About Better Care Audiology Stephanie Long, Doctor of Audiology 2013 Audiologist of the Year W3124 Van Roy Road, Appleton 920.915.0077 abcaudiology@tds.net www.abcaudiology.com Making regular visits to a hearing specialist is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your overall health and happiness. Dr. Stephanie Long has helped people with hearing and hearing loss issues for more than 19 years. She enjoys getting to know her patients and building long-lasting relationships with them. She will get to know you and your listening needs to determine a customized solution that works best for you and your lifestyle. Call today to set up a time to meet with her for a complimentary hearing screening and 30-day risk-free trial of the latest digital hearing solutions.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS
Balance on Buffalo 924 Buffalo St., Manitowoc 920.684.8880 www.balanceonbuffalo.com Balance on Buffalo in Manitowoc was birthed into being to create a safe, nurturing space to uncover and discover ones own innate ability to heal. We offer massage therapy, reiki, yoga, sound therapy, classes and workshops, all meant to spark the gifts that we each carry. We will help guide and nurture an awareness of mind, body, heart and spirit, and the space in between. Get Connected Counseling, LLC 5497 W. Waterford Lane, Suite A 920.750.6120 www.getconnectedcounseling.com At Get Connected Counseling, LLC we help people who are dissatised with their lives, nd their way to where they want to be. We offer a Get Connected different experience in therapy than clients have had before, with a focus on transformational healing of mind, body and spirit. We use
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Fiora www.stay-bright.com facebook.com/orabrand twitter.com/ora_brand
HEATING & COOLING/GEOTHERMAL

Vans Refrigeration & Services W1081 Pearl St., Oneida 920.869.2196 www.vansrefrigeration.com Vans Refrigeration & Services offers your family or business the best products and services combined with a level of customer service that will exceed your expectations. With over 30 years of geothermal experience, quality WaterFurnace brand geothermal heating and cooling products
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Fiora tissue and towel products give you exactly what youre looking for softness, strength and absorbency with products that are just right for your family and your budget. Were looking forward, instead of back, and drawing inspiration in everything we do. So, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see how we make life brighter with our products and the actions we take, along with ways that you can get involved in your community.
INTERIOR DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

My Retreat Design Brenda Krause, owner 690 Westhill Blvd., Appleton 920.955.3726 www.myretreatdesign.com My Retreat Design works closely with clients to create an environment that is a reection of their requirements and desires whether it is a single piece, a room, or an entire home or small business. We believe open communication is the key to achieving your desired results and pride ourselves on meeting budget and scheduling requirements. We offer interior design service, custom furniture and textiles, window treatments, area rugs, and home decor and gifts. Our diverse team of interior designers and design consultants are ready to assist you call for a consultation and make us part of your design solution.
comprehensive medical aesthetic practices in northeastern Wisconsin. From Botox to Skin Fillers to Fat Transfers; from Laser Facial/Neck Skin Rejuvenation to Laser and IPL Hair Removal; from Laser Liposuction to Face/Neck-Lift, Breast and Butt-Lifts. Redesign and refresh with the help of Dr. Nolan Hetz, our board certied surgeon and certied aesthetics consultant, our licensed aestheticians and other certied professional staff. Our TEAM helps each client individually create a fresher, younger, healthier look to complement their internal beauty. Zero percent nancing programs are available. Call for a free consultation with Dr. Hetz to explore your personal situation and the best available options.
NATURAL BEAUTY
Clairalience Skincare Pam Williams Owner 920.265.1427 info@clairlaience.com www.Clairalience.com Clairalience natural skin care products provide your skin with just what it needs to stay healthy. From body scrubs to lip balms, Clairalience works with your bodys natural chemistry to promote healthy skin, offering assistance to your bodys own natural healing properties. Clairalience products are made with natural ingredients and benecial seed oils that are user friendly and readily absorbed, with no harmful chemicals added. Skin becomes smooth and supple without an oily residue or waxy build up. Choose a natural skin care product that actually works for you! Experience the familiar ... naturally.
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MEDICAL SPA
Rejuvenessence mediSpa Kenneth Pechman, M.D., Ph.D. Board Certied 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!
LEARNING DISABILITY TREATMENT

LearningRx N474 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, Appleton 920.882.2006 www.learningrx.com/appleton At LearningRx we treat learning challenges such as ADD/ADHD, reading struggles and learning disabilities. Brain training goes far beyond traditional tutoring by effectively addressing the cause behind learning and reading struggles. We focus on changing a students underlying ability to learn and read. We train and strengthen cognitive skills with scientically based and clinically proven one-on-one personalized training. You and your child are no longer limited to treating symptoms. Contact us to transform learning and reading struggles into success.
NATURAL PRODUCTS
The Natural Boutique Sandy White 1162 Westowne Dr., Neenah 920.725.1380 www.thenaturalboutique.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 The Natural Boutique, 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.
MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION

Peaceful Horizons, LLC Lisa Klarner 920.475.5252 lklarner@gmail.com www.releasingsocialanxiety.com Find out more about social anxiety disorder (SAD) to help you, your family members or friends move beyond this debilitating disorder. Lisa Klarner uses her own experience with SAD to provide educational presentations and workshops on the disorder. Check out Lisas website and her recently published book, Releasing the Secret Pain: Moving Beyond Social Anxiety Disorder. Contact Lisa to discuss her speaking and consultation services today!
MASSAGE THERAPY
Life Uncommon Massage Kara Phernetton, LMT, CPMT 2050 Riverside Dr., Green Bay 920.246.1423 Providing holistic healing for the entire family, Life Uncommon specializes in individuals with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual differences. Life Uncommon tailors each massage to t the needs of every client, and is focused on bringing health and wellness to the Green Bay area. Hours are by appointment only. Call 920.246.1423 for an appointment today!
NUTRITION
Nutritional Healing, LLC Kimberly Neher, MS, Clinical Nutritionist 658 W. Ridgeview Dr., Appleton 920.358.5764 kimneher@nutritionalhealingllc.com Kimberly Neher, MS, is the clinical nutritionist located inside The Chiropractic Advantage. Her passion lies in supporting peoples health through evidencebased medicine (risks versus benets 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 certication 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!
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 verication and billing, and offer exible payment plans for cash pay clients.
MEDICAL AESTHETICS & WOMENS HEALTHCARE

Youthful Endeavors Dr. Nolan Hetz, Medical Director Green Bay office: 920.468.1800 Manitowoc office: 920.683.1800 info@youthfulendeavors.com www.youthfulendeavors.com Youthful Endeavors is one of the most
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Arbonne Becky Schmalz, Regional Vice President 920.843.1142 www.bschmalz.myarbonne.com Reach out and discover Arbonne! According to current statistics and trends, people are looking for ... Debt-free lifestyles. Financial security. Freedom to choose how they spend their time and money. Wellness and healthy lifestyles.
EvolveAbility Phyllis Kasper, Ph.D. 920.693.2250 pkasper@bytehead.com www.evolveability.com Dr. Phyllis Kasper is a licensed psychologist with expertise in pain management and post-traumatic stress disorder using EMDR, biofeedback, meditation and training in self-hypnosis. Pain and other symptoms of irritable bowel can be alleviated using a seven-session hypnosis program. Dr. Kasper also works with anxiety/panic disorders, depression and breaking barriers to achievement. She is available at Healthy Connections, LLC, 510 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton or call 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 schedules to allow 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.
that eating healthy is not boring and tasteless, and to enjoy healthy eating on an everyday occurrence.
PET HEALTH
Countrycare Animal Complex Karen M. Strickfaden, DVM Richard A. Barr, DVM 4235 Elm View Road, Green Bay 920.863.3220 info@countrycareac.com www.countrycareac.com Countrycare Animal Complex is a fullservice veterinary facility for dogs, cats and horses. By integrating the best of traditional veterinary medicine/surgery with holistic medicine, we are able to offer your pets the best of both worlds. We offer nutritional counseling, acupuncture, veterinary spinal manipulation (animal chiropractic), Bicom therapy and more. We carry a wide range of supplements, ower essences and herbs. Find us on Facebook!
all of which equal quality of life! Our opportunity ts the current timing and trends. Consider the opportunities with Arbonnes pure, safe and benecial skin care, nutritional products, cosmetics, detox spa and more! We are looking for new consultants in Northeast Wisconsin! For more information, contact Becky Schmalz, independent consultant and regional vice president, at 920.843.1142 or Becky.Schmalz@gmail.com. Norwex Audra Keeney, Norwex Sales Leader 608.397.4102 audra.keeney@yahoo.com www.audrakeeney.norwex.biz Norwex is a dynamic company devoted to working with consultants and their families. We are committed to providing motivated people with a solid entrepreneurial opportunity. You can be your own boss, have nancial freedom, work exible hours, earn incentives and bonuses, build relationships while helping radically reduce the use of chemicals in homes. Join us parttime, full-time or big-time, and together we can improve the quality of life!
RESTAURANTS
Sai Ram Indian Cuisine 253 W. Northland Ave., Appleton 920.733.3003 www.sairamcuisine.com The areas nest authentic Indian restaurant. Join us today to nd out why we won the Best Indian Food Golden Fork Award from 2005-2011 and a 2013 TripAdvisor Certicate of Excellence! We offer a large selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Catering is available and we have a banquet room for parties of up to 40 people. Sangrias Mexican Grill 215 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton 920.955.3755 940 Waube Ln., Green Bay 920.339.0994 www.sangriasmexicangrill.net At Sangrias Mexican Grill, we offer guests an escape to Mexico through authentic dishes, exceptional service and a fun atmosphere. Our unique menu features ne Mexican cuisine perfected from the owners original family recipes. Our full-service bar highlights the Fox Valleys only tableside margaritas, made from the nest 100% blue agave tequilas available! We also feature the largest gluten-free menu in the area. At Sangrias, we strive to make sure your dining experience is so exceptional, you might just want to trade your cheesehead for a sombrero!
PERSONAL CARE/NUTRITION
Custom Health Pharmacy 1011 S. 10th St., Manitowoc 920.482.3145 www.customhealthpharmacy.com Custom Health Pharmacy is your source for quality compounded medications. Our state-ofthe-art compounding lab provides the highest quality compounding possible. You have a choice where you get your compounded prescriptions you dont need your prescription sent to you from Madison. We also offer: hormone saliva testing, hormone consultations, adrenal fatigue consultations and testing, Take Charge weight-loss program and a full line of Now vitamins. We Accept Caremark and Express Scripts.
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.
PERSONAL CHEF
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We offer many massage modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, sports, reexology and more. Signature services and enhancements include hot stone massage, aromatherapy, deep muscle therapy and sugar foot scrub. We have four different spa facial treatments specially formulated for Massage Envy Spa. Our professional estheticians have the scientically proven products to give you noticeably healthy skin. Savoye Hair Studio 2530 Lineville Rd., Suite 2, Green Bay 920.434.4247 www.savoyehairstudio.com Our mission is to provide you with exceptional service in an environment designed to replenish, renew and nurture your appearance and well-being. We support Aveda in its mission to care for the world we live in by treating it with care and respect. We, as artists, are passionate about our profession and we take tremendous pride in serving you. Our team members are talented professionals who consistently rene and enhance their skills through continuing education. She. Hair Boutique 525 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton 920.850.9667 www.shehairboutique.com She. Hair Boutique is a modern vintage salon providing our clients with outstanding customer service. We thrive on being knowledgeable of all upto-date trends, products, new styles and the most creative color trends. Offering the best in green and innovative products. Here at She. we offer the best in vegan and organic skin care and hair care. From our family to yours, we look forward to customizing your services and experience to help you look and feel amazing. We look forward to meeting you! Shear Chaos Salon & Spa 103 W. College Ave., Suite 100, Appleton 920.733.4247 www.shearchaos.net Located in the heart of downtown Appleton, Shear Chaos Salon & Spa is among the best in the area, and holds an emphasis on the value of continuing education. Keeping up with the latest trends and sciences, Shear Chaos is an ever-changing, warm, quirky haven for love, health, beauty and just the right amount of craziness to cohabitate.
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