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Baby & Child Expo Saturday, July 16, 2011

FREE Gift Bag for pregnant women and new moms!

Lakeside Shopping Center 10 AM—1 PM

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FREE Activities for the Children Arts & Crafts, Music, Face Painting and Balloons

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16THEBEAUTYOF SUMMERBOREDOM RecapturingtheGolden DaysofChildhood byLisaGromicko

17GREENGAMES ABusinessCompetition

20MedicalScience BuildstheCase Mind-Body Medicine byColleenMorgan

22CANINEWATER BABIES SummerSafetyTips byAnnBrightman

24BERRYGOOD ReapBigBenefitsfrom Summer’sTinyGems byJudithFertig

26COOLAID Remediesfor SummerBummers byMaureenHealy

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Lastmonthwasafunone;IhopethatyouparticipatedinthefirstNOLALocavoreChallengewith

me.Ithasn’tbeeneasyeatingmostlylocallyproducedfoods,butwhataneyeopener!Whoknewthatthemajorityoffoodsstockingmykitchendon’tevenhavelocalingredients,muchlessarelocallyproduced.Findingandkeepinganadequatesupplyoflocalfoodsinthehouseprovedtobeanunexpectedlytoughchallengeforthisworking

woman,buttherewardsfeelgood.LeeStaffordandhisteamaretobecommendedforenlistinglocalchefs,foodmarketsandfarmers’marketsintheeffort.Theyallmadeitaninformativeandenjoyablecommunitywidehappening.I’malreadylookingforwardtonextyear’sevent,withtheintentionofbeingevenmoremindfulofeatinglocallyinthemeantime. Afterabusystart,summer’ssauna-likeheatnowbeckonsusalltotakethingsalittleslower,andNaturalAwakeningshassomecoolsuggestionsforchillingout,insideorout.In“TheBeautyofSummerBoredom,”onpage16,LisaGromickoexplainswhyit’simportanttogiveourchildrenandourselvessomedowntime.Myownsummerchildhoodmemoriesincludemanydaysof“doingnothing”withfriendsandcousins.Ofcourse,weweredoingthingslikeridingbikesandhatchingcreativeplayschemes,buttherewerenoplansorschedulestofollow.Itmaysoundoddorevenwastefulintoday’sfastpacedandover-scheduledculture,butIvoteforregainingtheartof“doingnothing.” Ifchillingindoorsisappealingtoyou,maywesuggestsomemind-bodypracticesofferedthroughgroupclassesorone-on-onesessions?Summerisagoodtimetoindulgeinsomeprivateyogaormeditationsessionswithateacher,whentheirscheduleandyoursmaybeonthelighterside.You’llfindmanyhelpfulresourcesinthisissue. Wearehappytoreportthatscientificevidenceofthebenefitsofmind-bodytherapiesisfinallybeingcollectedviaacollaborationofthehealthinsurancegiant,Aetna,DukeUniversityIntegrativeMedicine,AmericanViniyogaInstituteandeMindful.com.Pilotstudieswith239Aetnaemployeeshaveconfirmedwhatyogisandmeditationpractitionershavelongbelieved—thatapplicationsofmind-bodytechniquesandpracticescanhelpdecreasestressandimproveoverallwell-being;allofitworkstosavehealthcaredollars.Aetnaplanstoexpandthestudiesthisyear.Learnmoreaboutthisgroundbreakingresearchin“MedicalScienceBuildstheCaseforMind-BodyMedicine,”onpage20. Shouldoutdooractivitiespresentunexpectedexperiences,MaureenHealy’snaturalfirst-aidkitin“CoolAid:RemediesforSummerBummers”willcomeinhandy(page26).Prepareyourkitnow,sothatyouhaveitreadyforthenextwarmweatherouting.

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Four O’Clocks Project Recycles Doubloons to Combat Cancer

Collectorshavealwaysknownthatmardigrasdoubloonswerevaluable.

MetairieresidentKevinDonahoe,whomanagestheFourO’ClocksAroundtheWorldMemorialCancerProject,isturningthatvalueintocashforhiscause. Donahoesellsdonateddoubloonstobenefittheproject,whichhestartedafterhisfather,JimDonahoe,diedofcancerin1994.Inadditiontooperatingexpenses,thefundsraisedbythedoubloonsareusedtopurchasefouro’clockflowerseedsthataredistributedforfree.Donahoe’sfatherwasfondofthisperennialplantthatbloomsmostoftheyearintheSouth.

To donate to the project, call Donahoe at 504-833-3893 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit SymbolOfHope.com.

New Coupon Website Offers Savings

Today’ssavvybuyersknowthevalueofagood

couponthatcanhelpthemsavemoney,butlocatingthemostcurrentpromotionscanbeatime-consumingtask.Anewuser-friendlywebsite,NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.com,providesshopperswithgreatdealsandsavingsatmanyofthebusinessestheyalreadyvisit,andonproductsandservicestheyalreadyuseorwouldliketotry. “Weareexcitedtoprovideyetanotherwayforourreaderstousetheirfavoriteservices,ortrynewones,whilesupportinglocalbusinesses,”explainsLindaPalmer,ownerofNaturalAwakenings,inMiami.“Likeadvertisements,couponsareaninvaluabletoolforconsumersandbusinessesalike.Theyhelpfostercommunityconnectionswhileprovidinggreatsavingsandawareness.” NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.comisaneasy-to-navigatesitewithtoolsthatenableshopperstofind,organizeandprintfreecouponsasneeded.ItalsooffersoptionalfeaturessuchasRSSfeedsandemailnotificationofdiscountsfromshoppers’favoritebusinessesandstores.“It’stheeco-friendlytoolforgreen-consciousfolkswhoarelookingforgreatbargains,”Palmeradvises.“Usingthesefreecouponsisaseasyas1-2-3:find,clipandshare!”For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsCoupons.com. See ads on pages 30 and 34.

Reconnective Healing Available in New Orleans

MarylouSmith,localadvancedPsych-KpractitionerhasaddedReconnectiveHealing®andTheReconnection®toherpractice.

SmithdescribesReconnectiveHealing®asconsistingofanexpandedbandwidthoffrequenciescomprisedofenergy,lightandinformation;thatwhenaccessed,oftenresultsinphysicalandemotionalshiftsthatallowforhealthandhealingonalllevels. TheReconnection®isdesignedtoconnectthebody’senergycirculationsystembacktoamuchlargeraxiatonalgridsystemwhichencirclestheplanetandcirculatesenergyandinformationthroughouttheuniverse.SmithoffersthatthroughTheReconnection®processwebecomeconnectedonamorepowerfulandevolvedlevelthaneverbefore,allowingustoreceiveaninfluxoflightandinformationwhichtransformsourbody,mindandspirit,clearingblocks,restoringbalance,openingupourintuitionandacceleratingustowardsourlife’spurpose.Marylou Smith sees clients at My Spa by the Park at 6312 Argonne Blvd. New Orleans, LA. For information on Reconnective Healing® or The Reconnection®, visit TheReconnection.com. To book a session with Marylou, call 504.723.2899 or email [email protected]. See ad on page 9.

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Waldorf Inspired School for Special Children

RaphaelAcademyisanewWaldorfinspiredprivateschoolinitiativeforchildrenandyouth

withintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilitiesthatmayinclude,butarenotrestrictedtoAsperger’s,autismspectrumdisorder,pervasivedevelopmentaldisorders,developmentaldelay,andADD/ADHD. Theschoolisactivelyenrollingstudentsforkindergartenthrougheighthgradeforfall2001classesthatwillhavemixed-ages. TheschoolfoundahomeinthehistoriclowerGardenDistrictonthegroundsofKingsleyHouse,whichcontainsaseriesofhistoricbuildingsandalushgreencourtyardandwillallowtheschooltoofferstateoftheartfacilitiesandcomputerlabs.

For more information on the next open house in July, visit RaphaelAcademy.org or contact Jacqueline Case at [email protected] or call 504-598-3227.

Mandeville Pet Ministry Offers Services to Connect People with their Pets

PeacefulPlanetPetsisapetministryfoundedbyPastor

BonniePoirierofMandeville,whooffersguidanceforpetownersonconnectingwiththeirpets.Poirierlookstoenrichherclients’spirituallivesbygettingthemattunedtothelessonstheirpetsofferthem–unconditionallove,loyaltyanddevotiontotheveryend. Thisministryoffersservicesincludingpetsitting,animalreikihealing,andprayerformissing,sickorinjuredanimals,aswellassupportduringsurgeryoreuthanasia,petlossgriefandmemorialservices.ApetlosssupportgroupoccursthelastSaturdayofeachmonthat9:30am.

Poirier has a masters in clinical hyp-notherapy, but she is also a practicing angel healer, holistic health practitio-ner, reiki master/teacher and owner of The Holistic Therapy Center, LLC and an ordained minister with Church of Peace in Christ. For more information, visit PeacefulPlanetPets.com, email [email protected] or call 985-373-2321.

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LecheLeague’sannualBaby&ChildExpothatwilltakeplaceatLakesideShoppingCenterinMetairieonSaturday,July16from10a.m.to1p.m. Theeventpromisestohavesomethingforeveryone.Arts,crafts,music,facepaintingandballoonswillkeepthekidshappy.Inadditiontofreeactivitiesforparents,therewillbeinformativedisplaysbyhealthcareprovidersandothervendorswhowillhelptheecoandhealth-mindedparenttofindtheproducts,servicesandsupporttheywanttoraisethenaturalbaby.Freegiftbagswillbegivenouttopregnantwomenandtonewmoms. La Leche League of Jefferson holds monthly meetings and gives support to moms wanting to breastfeed their babies. Information on meetings can be found at LLLJefferson.com. For more information on the expo, call Rachelle at 504-455-5558.

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Esthetique Party with a Purpose

EsthetiqueFacialSpaat5702MagazineSt.inUptownNewOrleansholds

monthlymicrodermabrasionpartieswherepartygoersreceivenicediscountsonmicrodermabrasionfacialsandonproducts.ThenextpartywillbeheldonJuly16from10a.m.to4p.m.Thetreatmentsarebyappointmentonly. OwnersJamiePlaiaandEliseDavisaregraduatesofAvedaInstituteofNewOrleans.ThetwoopenedtheEsthetiqueFacialSpain2008tooffercustomizedfacialsforthewholebody.Amedicalgradeskincarelinethatisparaben-freeandnotanimaltestedisusedatthespa.Themostpopularservicesarethreadingandmicrodermabrasionfacials.Thisyearserviceswereexpandedtoincludemassagetherapy. MicrodermabrasionisoneofthethreemostcommondermatologytreatmentsintheU.S.Davissaysitisapracticalchoiceforpatientswithminorskinproblemsandearlysignsofaging.Itminimizesfinelinesandimprovespores. EveryTuesdayisdiscountdayforthreading.ThisoldtechniqueforhairremovalfromtheMiddleEast,IndiaandChinaisinexpensive,quickandlessirritatingthatmanyothermethods.

For an appointment call 504-896-1006 or visit EFacialSpa.com to see the spa’s full line of services and products.

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Mind-Body Center Hosts Gulf Coast Community Day

TheMind-BodyCenterofLouisiana(MBCLA)ishostingafreeeventinGrandIsleJuly23where

residentscanlearnaboutself-caretechniquesforanxiety,depression,lowenergyandotherchronicailments.GuestspeakerJamesS.Gordon,M.D.oftheCenterforMind-BodyMedicineinWashington,D.C.,willdiscusseasy-to-learntechniquestohelpwiththeseissues. Dr.Gordonwilldemonstratedeepbreathing,guidedimagery,biofeedback,andmovement.Hewilltalkaboutfoodasmedicine,nutritionaldetoxification,andwhatfoodstoeatandnoteattopreventandtreatheadaches,fatigue,andcoughingthatmayberelatedtoexposuretooilanddispersants. MBCLAfacultywillleadsessionsonmind-bodyskills,andAcupunctureAid&ReliefServiceswilloffermassageandacupuncture.Therewillbeactivitiesforchildrenandteens.Lunchwillbeprovided.

The event is free and open to the public. No registra-tion required. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grand Isle Community Center, 3811 Hwy 1. For more information contact MBCLA at 504-265-0646 or visit MindBodyLA.org.

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Ultimate Kitchen Commando

UltimateKitchenCommandoJodiBrownwillbeatVomFassonTuesday,July12leadingacooking

classonhealthy,easyanddelicioussidedishesthatcanalsodoubleassummersnacks.Thehourlongclasswillbeginat6:30p.m.Whiletheclassisfree,participantsmustpre-registerbycalling504-302-1455. JodiBrownhasabackgroundthatincludesbeingachefandrestaurantowner,alifeandbusinesscoachandaprofessionalorganizer.ThroughtheUltimateKitchenCommandosheoffersservicestoindividualsandgroupswhowanttomakechangesintheirdiets,butdon’tknowwheretostart.Brown’shelpishandsonfordevelopingaplanthatcanmakeithappenbyphysicallyworkingwiththeclienttocleanthepantryofunwantedfoods,shopforbetterchoicesandevenshowhowtocookthenewchoices.Shesayssheisnotofferingpersonalchefservices,buteducatingpeopleinaverypersonalwaytogetthemstartedandsupportthemintheirfoodgoals.

Brown offers packages and classes customized to clients’ needs, including vegetarian, non-vegetarian, raw, special diets. For more information on services and packages offered visit UltimateKitchenCommando.com or call 504- 616-7171.

Urban Farming Teaches Leadership to Youth

GrowDatYouthFarm,anewprogramthatofferslocalyouthopportunitiestolearnfarmingtechniquesand

gainleadershipskillsislaunchingatwo-acrefarminCityParktobesetupbystudentswhohonedtheirskillsbyassistingurbanfarmersacrossthecityearlythissummer.ThegoalistohaveproducetoofferforsalebyJanuaryof2012,accordingtofarmdirectorJohannaGilligan. TulaneCityCenter,acommunity-mindedinstitutewithintheTulaneSchoolofArchitecture,isafoundingpartnerfortheprogram,whichisbasedontheFoodProjectinBoston.Itsmissionistodevelopleadersbyusingthefarmasatool.

Theprogramseekstohire15-18yearoldsthrough“recruitmentschools,”accordingtoGilligan.SofarGrowDathasrecruitedfromNewOrleansScienceandMathCharterSchool,butthatwillbeexpandedtotwopublicandoneprivatestartinginthefall.SincetheprogramisaffiliatedwithNewOrleansOutreach,theschoolprovidesthetransportationtoandfromtheworksite.

For more information on the program, visit GrowDatYouthFarm.org.

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Kundalini Yoga Retreat

Kundaliniyogateacher,BillSavage,willleada3dayyogaretreatatthelovely

FloweringLotusMeditationandRetreatCenterinMagnolia,MississippifromJuly22to24. Throughthecomponentsofkundaliniyoga–chanting,music,breathing,bodypostures,bodylocks,handgestures,relaxationandmeditationparticipantswill“rediscoverouralways-present,thoughoften-hidden,sourcesofvitalityandseekunderstandingsofourexperiencesofstress.Wewillsearchformeaningsinwhatcausesustofeelfatiguedandfearful,andcelebratewhatitmeanstoenjoylife.”

Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center is located at 204 South Clark Street, Magnolia, MS. The cost of the retreat is $195. For more information or to register visit FloweringLotusMeditation.org or call 504-905-4090.

Mind-Body Skills Group

JoséCalderón-Abbo,M.D.,localpsychiatristandfounderofTheMindful

LivingProgram®,willbeofferinganewStressReductionMind-BodyMedicineGroupusingmindfulnessandmind-bodymedicineskills,onTuesdaysfrom7p.m.to9p.m.beginningAugust16andrunningthroughOctober4. Theeight-sessionswillteachmind-bodyandmindfulnessskillsshowntoimprovementalandmedicalconditions,reducestress,andenhancewellness.Thissuccessfulself-caremodelisbeingusedbytheDepartmentofDefense,andbymanycountriesaroundtheworldincludinginKosovo,Gaza,Israel,HaitiandJapantosupportwellnessthroughself-care. AccordingtoDr.Calderón-Abbo,theonlyrequirementforparticipatingisaninteresttolearn,anopennesstoshareandattendance.

Class location is 3439 Magazine St, New Orleans, 70115. For more information or to sign-up call 504-891-8808. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.

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healthbriefs

New Hope for Autism and Related DisordersAccordingtotheCenterforDiseaseControl’sstatistics,thenumberofchildren

diagnosedwithautismandrelateddisordershasincreasedatanalarmingratesincethe1970s.Todayoneinevery1508-yearoldsintheU.S.isdiagnosedwithautismoranautisticspectrumdisorder.Whilethecauseishotlydebatedinthemedicalcommunity,standardmedicaltreatmentmainlyaddressesmanagementofbehaviorandsymptoms. Somefamiliesofautisticchildrenhavefoundhopeandseenremarkablypositivechangesintheirchildrenthroughtreatmentsusinglow-pressurehyperbaricoxygentherapy.Thetherapyinvolvestheuseofgreaterthanatmosphericpressureoxygenasadrugtotreatbasicdiseaseprocessesandhencetheirdiseases,accordingtoDr.PaulHarch,whointroducedittotheU.S.asatreatmentforpediatricbraininjuryin1992.Thetherapyisbasedonthepremisethatoxygencanbeusedtherapeuticallyforawiderangeofconditionswheretissueshavebeendamagedbyoxygendeprivationandthatbyrestoringthatoxygen,muchofthelostfunctioncanberestored. In1996Dr.Harchtreatedhisfirstautismcasewithhyperbaricoxygentherapy.HarchsaysitwasthesuccessoftreatmentsinautisticchildrenthatunderscoredforhimthatHBOTisusefulforawiderangeofneurologicaldisorders,almostlikeagenericdrug.Eventhoughautismandmanyneurologicaldisordersarenotnowthoughtnecessarilytobeassociatedwithbraintissuedamage,thetreatmentsresultinpositivepermanentphysicalchangesinthebrainsofthepatientsalongwithimprovementinfunctionofthepatientsasawhole.

Overtheyearsawidevarietyofconditionshavebeentreatedwithpositiveresultsusingthistypeofmedicalgradehyperbaricoxygentherapyinindividualswithstroke,dementia,learningdisability,decompressionsickness,wounds,infections,cerebralpalsy,multiplesclerosis,recoveryfromplasticsurgery,sportsinjury,traumaticbraininjuryandmore. Dr.Harchhasdevelopedasystemof

hyperbaricoxygentherapy(HBOT®)whichadministerspharmacologicaldosesofoxygenintoahardshellchamber,whichdistinguishesthesystemfromversionssoldforin-homeuse.Administrationandmonitoringbyaqualifiedphysicianisnecessary.

Unfortunately,MedicaidandMedicaredonotcoverHBOTtreatmentforallconditions,includingautismandrelateddisordersatthistime.Privateinsurersvaryoncoverage.

Dr. Paul Harch is a physician in New Orleans, Louisiana, who has practiced hyperbaric medicine, diving and emergency medicine for over 20 years. He is the current Director of the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Dept of Louisiana State University School of Medicine. More on hyperbaric oxygen therapy and on Dr. Harch’s work at HBOT.com. See ad on page 14

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Daily Self-CareEvery Body Walk Campaign Aims for Healthier AmericansWalking30minutesaday,fivedaysaweek,isthefirststeptowardbetterhealthforeverybodytype,accordingtoKaiserPermanente,aleadinghealthplanproviderspearheadingthenation’snewEveryBodyWalk!awarenesscampaign.Thissimple,take-chargemessagecomesinthewakeofanannualnationalmedicalbillexceeding$2.5trillion,withabout80percentofitspentontreatingchronicconditionsthatcanbepreventedortreatedbyregularwalking,accordingtoDr.BobSallis,afamilyphysicianwiththeSouthernCaliforniaPermanenteMedicalGroup. “Walkingisanexcellentformofexerciseforeveryone,andforthosewithconditionslikediabetes,asthma,heartdiseaseanddepression,aregularwalkingregimenhastheaddedbenefitofhelpingtomanagethesediseases[andconditions],”advisesSallis.“I’mastrongbelieverinthepowerofwalking,andthat’swhyIliterallyprescribeittomypatientsasfrontlinemedicine—ofteninplaceofmedications.” Fifteenyearsago,theU.S.SurgeonGeneral’slandmarkPhysical Activity and HealthreportconcludedthatAmericans’sedentarylifestyleisaprimaryfactorinmorethan200,000deathsayear.Currently,theCentersforDiseaseControlandPreventionreportsthatnearly70percentofAmericanadultsages20andolderareoverweightorobese;some72millionaremedicallyobese.SeventeenpercentofU.S.youthsagestwoto19areobese,aswell.TheOrganizationforEconomicCo-operationandDevelopmentprojectsthatwithinadecade,threeoutoffourAmericanswillbeoverweightorobese,unlesswegetmoving.

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INPAIN?TRYMEDITATIONScientistsatEngland’sUniversityof

Manchesterhaveconfirmedhowsomepeoplesufferingfromchronicpainmightbenefitfrommeditation-basedtherapies.Theyconcludedthatpeoplethataremoreadvancedinmeditationpractices(upto35years)arelikelytoanticipateandexperiencepainlessthanless-advancedmeditatorsornon-meditators. “Meditationtrainsthebraintobemorepresent-focused,andthereforetospendlesstimeanticipatingfuturenegativeevents,”commentsChristopherBrown,Ph.D.,whoconductedtheresearch.Whentestingthepaintoleranceofstudyparticipantsusinganoninvasivelaser,theresearchersnotedunusualactivityduringanticipationofpaininpartoftheprefrontalcortex,anareaofthebrainknowntobeinvolvedincontrollingattentionandthoughtprocesseswhenpotentialthreatsareperceived,butmorestudyisneeded. Participantshadadiverserangeofexperienceswithvariousmeditationpractices,spanningfrommonthstodecades.Allofthemperformsomeformofmindfulnessmeditation—suchasthatwhichisthebasisoftheMindfulness-BasedCognitiveTherapyrecommendedbytheNationalInstituteforHealthandClinicalExcellenceforrecurrentdepression,becauseupto50percentofpeoplewithchronicpainexperiencedepression. “Theimportanceofdevelopingnewtreatmentsforchronicpainisclear,”saysBrown.“Fortypercentofpeoplewhosufferfromchronicpainreportinadequatemanagementoftheirpainproblem.”

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1 Beforestartinganynewactivitywithyourdog,it’sasmartideatofirstmakesurehe’singoodhealth.Ifyou’reinany

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4Takeyourtimewhileintroducingyourdogtoboating.Keepinmindthathe’susedtosurfacesthatarestationary

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6Reconnective Healing® at HolisticEducation Monthly Meeting – 6:45-7:45pm. Experience the new spectrum of healing frequencies in this introduc-tion to Reconnective Healing presented by Marylou Smith. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie. Free. Marylou Smith: 504-723-2899.

Milk Party! – 7pm. w/Certified International Lacta-tion Consultant, Julie Holcomb. Join in for mother to mother breastfeeding support. Bring questions re: establishing a first latch to encouraging weaning or how to practice child-led weaning. Babies and toddlers welcome. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.

FRIDAY, JULY 8Yoga Journal Conference – 7/8-7/10. Kirtan celebration with Sean & The Wild Lotus Band plus Vinyasa Yoga & Bhakti workshops with Yoga Journal’s renowned teachers. Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Wild Lotus Yoga Studio for more informa-tion 504-899-0047.

Free Japanese Meditation Class – 7:30pm. Class covers meditation and exercises drawn from Shinto, Shingon, and Tendai/Pure Land Buddhism. 60-90 minutes. 8217 Freret St. Drop in or reserve/info at: 504-861-0073.Playmakers Theater – 8pm. (7/8-7/24). “Rent” by Jonathon Larson and directed by Larry Gray, is a 12 yr. running hit Broadway musical about struggling young artists and musicians. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. $25/adults; $15/students. Reserve seats: 985-893-1671.

SATURDAY, JULY 9Home Garden Gourmet Fruits – 9am-12noon. Steve Murphy of Sunrise Trading Company dis-cusses gourmet vegetables, herbs, and fruits to grow in the garden (10am). See some of Murphy’s extensive and fun collection of succulents. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St., corner of Clio & Baronnne Sts.Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Live mu-sic, children’s art activities, healthy cooking demos, free health screenings, and community and cultural organizations in addition to local produce, seafood, and baked goods. 5500 St. Claude Ave., corner of Caffin Ave. The Madisonville Art Market – 10am-4pm. Art market along the river, featuring painting, photog-raphy, wood working, pottery, and jewelrey. Free admission. Along the Tchefuncta River on Water Street in Old Madisonville, near LA Hwy 22. Info: 985-624-7216 Broad Flea Paint and E-waste Drop – 11am-4pm. Take advantage of an opportunity to drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to the Broad Flea at the old Roberts supermarket, North Broad and Bienville. Second Saturday of every month.First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (7/9 & 7/10) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-388-2356.

MONDAY, JULY 11Intro to Yoga Course – 7:45-9:15pm. Experience a 6-wk. course with emphasis on stress relief, re-laxation, and meditation. Downtown location, Wild Lotus Yoga, 2372 St. Claude Ave. (at St. Roch). 504-899-0047.

TUESDAY, JULY 12Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents The Ideal Protein weight loss program. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.Healthy Sides Cooking Class – 6:30-7:30pm w/Jodi Brown. Discover healthy, delicious and easy side dishes that can double as summer snacks. Vom Fass, 5725 Magazine St., NOLA. Free. Pre-registration required: 504-302-1455.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13Empowerment Networking Event – 6-8pm. Join Powerful Women International for an evening of connection with like minded women wanting to reach their dreams in business and life. Bring busi-ness cards! CC’s Coffeehouse, 2917 Magazine St. Free. Contact Annick at 504-250-7477.

THURSDAY, JULY 14.Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:30 & 7:15pm. (Also 7/21). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for over-all relaxation & increasing flexibility. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.

FRIDAY, JULY 15Swedish Massage Clinic – 1:15 & 2:30pm. (Also 7/29). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for over-all relaxation & increasing flexibility. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.

Sunset at the Landing Concert – 6-9pm. Free concert at the Columbia Street Landing, Covington.

SATURDAY, JULY 16Cloth 101 – 9am. (also 7/23, & 7/30). Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, the pros and cons, hands on demonstrations and handouts to take home. $20/2 family members. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. Registration required: 504-596-6540.

Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15 & 10:30am. (Also 7/23 & 7/30). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue: 7/16; Swedish: 7/23 & 7/30. Blue Cliff Col-lege, Clearview Mall across from the food court, Metairie. By appointment only. $30. 504-293-0972.

Baby and Child Expo – 10am-1pm. Sponsored by La Leche League of Jefferson. Free activities for children, including arts & crafts, music, face paint-ing, balloons and informative displays and door prizes for parents. Free gift bag for pregnant women/new moms. Lakeside Shopping Center, Center Court. Info: Rachelle 504-455-5558.

Paint & E-waste Drop-Off – 10am-2pm. Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to the Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., NOLA and pick up a $25 box filled with locally-grown, fresh produce while there.

Microdermabrasion Party – 10am-4pm. Mi-crodermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure that targets the surface of the skin for a gentle abrasion that reveals newer, healthier, younger looking skin. Esthetique Facial Spa, 5702 Magazine St. (next to Whole Foods). Only $40. Appointments only: 504-896-1006.

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TUESDAY, JULY 26Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12noon. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents The Ideal Protein weight loss program. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

A Green-It-Yourself Workshop – 6-8pm. Indoor Water Efficiency and Moisture Management. Learn about small and large projects that can save money on the water bill, as well as ways to manage moisture and prevent mold. Free. Green Building Resource Center, 841 Carondelet St., NOLA. 504-525-2121.

THURSDAY, JULY 28Art of Living Course – (7/28-7/31). This 4-day workshop teaches breathing techniques for stress reduction, skills for improving relationships, and tools for handling negative emotions. New Orleans location. Contact 504-247-6692 or 302-562-7382 for more info. and registration.

FRIDAY, JULY 29Columbia Street Block Party/Street Festival – 6:30-9:30pm. Classic Car display at 200 through 500 block of Columbia St. A free family event.

Tea Tasting/Bodhisattva Tea Spa – 7pm. The pub-lic is invited to taste the teas at this new tea boutique and spa, offering whole leaf teas, herbs and tea ac-cessories as well as Massage Therapy, Infrared Sauna and Esthetics. Free. 3515 Melvil Dewey, Metairie. Info: 504-309-4424.

SATURDAY, JULY 30YMCA Kids Triathlon – 7am. First Northshore kids Triathlon: 100 yd swim, 4.3 mile bike, and 1 mile run. Parents encouraged to volunteer or participate with children. West St. Tammany. More information, contact Ray Jennings: 985-705-7088.

Monthly Pet Loss Grief Support – 9:30am. Month-ly pet grief support group meets the last Saturday of each month. Location changes as the weather changes. Free. Call Pastor Bonnie at 985-373-2321.504.466.2266

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Reiki Level 1 Class – 12-5pm. w/Kelly McGee. Learn to use reiki to relieve physical pain, heal feelings of anger, fear, grief, and depression or decrease discomfort after surgery. Class combines lecture, discussion and hands-on experience. Fee: $125. Regeneration Springs Healing Center, Abita Springs. 504-913-6155.Aura Photo Workshop/Living Rainbows – 1-5pm. Participants receive two aura photos, “before/after”; learn about their colors; and how aura frequencies/colors change with simple practices. Community Book Center, 2523 Bayou Rd., NOLA. $65/pre-reg-istered, $75/door, $55 if two or more pre-registered together. More info: Menhati, 504-430-1565 or Mary 228-342-1519.

MONDAY, JULY 18New Milk Party! – 9-10am. A second Milk Party added the third Monday of each month. Join in for mother to mother breastfeeding support. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.

TUESDAY, JULY 19Doula Days! – 6pm. This is a day for expecting women to connect with doulas and learn about the amazing birth support available in the community. Be surrounded with women who have been there, and listen to them tell their stories. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. 504-596-6540.

THURSDAY, JULY 21Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 6pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents The Ideal Protein weight loss program. Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7pm. Sponsored by the Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc., Constance Romero, Jungian analyst/therapist speaks on creativity and healing in dreams. Discussion follows. Covington Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St. Free/open to public. Contact: 985-898-0016.

FRIDAY, JULY 22Kundalini Yoga Retreat – (7/22-724) w/Bill Sav-age. Rediscover sources of vitality and seek to understand the experiences of stress through yoga, chanting and meditation. Flowering Lotus Medita-tion and Retreat Center, 204 S. Clark St., Magnolia, MS. $195. Info: 504-905-4090.

SATURDAY, JULY 23Gulf Coast Community Day w/ MBCLA – 10am-3:30pm. Enjoy a family day of relaxation and re-newal, with guest speaker James S. Gordon, MD of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. Activities for children and teens and lunch is provided. Free/open to the public. Grand Isle Com-munity Center, 3811 Hwy 1. 504-265-0646.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (7/23 & 7/24) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. $250. Pre-registration required. Info/registration: 504-388-2356.

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sundaySpiritual, but not religious? – 11am. If you like what Wayne Dyer and Maryann Williamson have to say, you will love Unity Church of Practical Christianity in Metairie. We encourage the trans-formation of your life through practical spiritual principles. 3939–2A, Veterans Blvd, Metairie (2 blocks west of Cleary, rear of building). For more info call 504-885-7575.

Transmission Meditation – 6:30pm. Want to help the world and build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both at the same time says Benjamin Creme. No fee. Uptown, NOLA. For info: call Alan 504-606-8512.

mondayDaily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

Northshore – Viniyoga – 5:30-7pm. Small classes with individual attention for beginners and those new to yoga. $10 per session or 6 sessions for $48.Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-893-8834.

Belly Dance Class – 7-8:15pm. Donation based classed. Swan River Community Center Arabi. 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or [email protected] .

tuesdayCrescent City Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegeta-bles, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square.

Daily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

All Levels Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Donation based class. Swan River Community Center Arabi. 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or [email protected].

Eyebrow Threading by Bhavana – noon-5pm. Special rate of $10, normally $15; full face thread-ing, $35; normally $50. Esthetique Facial Spa, 5702 Magazine St. (next to Whole Foods), NOLA. 504-896-1006.

Hollygrove Market & Farm – noon-6pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

Beginners Yoga – 5:30-6:45. Donation based class. Swan River Community Center Arabi, 7011 St. Claude Ave, #213, Arabi, LA. 985-218-0724 or [email protected].

Weekly Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm. Practice and discussion. 2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Info: [email protected] or call Larry at 504-343-8378.

Order Vintage Garden Soups – Order by noon Tuesday for delivery on Wednesday. Fresh delicious savory soups developed by our chef. Options for spe-cial diets. Free delivery with $15 min or $3 delivery fee. Also pick up at two locations. Visit website on ad for soups of the week or call 504-620-2495.

wednesdayLASPCA Wellness Wednesdays – Ensure your pet’s health with annual vaccinations and a wellness check-up. Basic Wellness Exam $20, low-cost spay-ing and neutering available. By appt.only. 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans. Call 504-368-5191.

Covington Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at The Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire, Covington.

German Coast Farmers Market – West Bank – 3-6:30pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wed. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Site of the old K-mart build-ing, Luling, LA.

OM Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Allow yourself to escape the hectic work week by relaxing to the calming vibration of OM. No meditation experience necessary. Donations only. Divine Yoga. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans. Info: (415) 308-5459 or [email protected].

Meditation & Study Group – 7-8:30pm. 45 min meditation, refreshments, then 45 min. book discus-sion group. Donations. 621 Opelousas Ave, Algiers Point (gate locked 7pm sharp!). Info: 504-905-4090 or [email protected].

thursdayDaily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

Crescent City Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine.

Northshore Viniyoga – 6 -7:30 pm. Small classes with individual attention for beginners and those new to yoga. $10 per session or 6 sessions for $48. Yoga School, LLC, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-893-8834.

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Vietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.

Crescent City Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Open-air market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans.

German Coast Farmers Market - East Bank – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190.

Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am.-1pm. Featuring yard eggs, Mediterranean foods, herbs, produce, baked goods, coffee and iced tea, local musicians, tastings and cooking demos. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger and Second St, Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291.

Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants. Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661.

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & hand-crafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.

Daily Kundalini yoga – 9am. Kundalini yoga class offered daily by donation. Devine Kundalini Yoga, 1223 Baronne St., New Orleans. 866-989-3626.

Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St., Covington.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am-1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Tai Chi at 9:30am. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. For vendor/entertainment info: Donna Beakley 985-845-4515.

Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-2pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Weekly market offering fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 5500 St. Claude Ave, corner of Caffin Ave.

Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale – 10am-2pm. Lots of fiction, non-fiction, local & rare books, CDs, DVDs, videos & records plus children’s books. Help rebuild the New Orleans Public Libraries. Book donations appreciated! At the Carriage House behind the Latter Branch Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans.

Meditation Group – 2:30-3:30pm. Fairgrinds Cof-fee House. Sponsored by Art of Living Foundation. 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. For info contact Allen 504-247-6692.

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The Humane Society of Louisiana needs volunteers. To find out how you can help contact Jeff Dorson at 901-268-4432 or [email protected].

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ANDREASCHEELE,LCSW,LMFTATTACHMENTPSYCHOTHERAPY1303 Amelia St., New Orleans504-899-2686

Attachment Psychotherapy / EMDR

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Individual, Couples& Family Therapy

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When you experience loss, illness, depression, stress or are going through major life transitions Attachment Psychotherapy will benefit you. Individual, couples, family, parent/child and small group

therapy. See ad on page 33.

GINAL.ORIHUELA,LCSW-BACS,ND,CTNHolistic Psychotherapy & Counseling3213 Florida Ave, Ste D, Kenner 504-466-2266

Psychotherapist and Naturopath. A unique holistic approach to assist you in coping with loss, illness, stress, depression, or other life transitions. Individual, family and/or group therapy clients. Children, adolescents, and

adults. See ad page 32. JENNIFERENGEL,M.EDLPC5002 Prytania, NOLA, 70115504-813-9130

Licensed Professional Counselor. Holistic Psychotherapy for personal growth, stress, transition, etc. Individual and Group Mind-Body Skills Training (guided imagery, meditation, breathing, relaxation,

tapping, etc). Evening and Saturday appointments available.

MANDALATHERAPYCENTER638 Seguin St., NOLA 70114 504-251-7820/504-722-0877

Mandala Therapy Center provides counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger management, relationship issues, career decisions, personal growth and creative blocks. Our therapists serve

adolescents, adults and couples on an affordable sliding scale basis.

DENTIST

MIKEROBICHAUX,DDS1101 Robert Blvd, Ste A, Slidell, LA 70458985-641-8058MikeRobichauxDDS.com

Offering a holistic and patient-centered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best

interests, based on their values and goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship. See ad page 28.

DYNAMICMEDITATION

JUSTINE A.MISCertified Silva Method Instructor & Life CoachSilvaMethodSeminars.com340.690.6900

World’s premiere mind development and self-improvement program. Practical techniques for managing stress, health, creative problem solving. Learn Dynamic Meditation and Cognitive Control to create

remarkable changes in your life. Classes and personal life coach services.

EDUCATIONALKINESIOLOGY

BRAINGYMTanya Simmons BA Ed. Licensed Brain Gym Practitioner/Consultant.New Orleans 504 309 0002/710 [email protected]. BrainGymNOLA.com

Teaching Brain Gym in Education, In-service and individually to help any learning difficulties, AD(H)D, reading, writing, attention, memory, performance, success for goals, and the joy and ease of learning. Available for teachers,

parents, children and adults. See website for upcoming trainings/seminars.


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LIVE,LOVEANDFENGSHUIEveline Hoffmann Feng Shui [email protected] Feng shui consultations for homes and businesses Find balance and serenity within your home .Make intentional changes in your dwellings and you will alter your life in positive wide ranging ways. Your environment will begin to assist you and you will uncover solutions to your day to day issues and life will improve. See ad page 19.

HYPERBARICOXYGENTHERAPY

HARCHHYPERBARICS/FAMILYPHYSCIANSCENTER5216 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA [email protected]

HBOT(R), oxygen under pressure acts as a drug. Oxygen is the cleanest medicine in the world. Noninvasive & painless treatment for wounds, TBI, autism, stroke, ADHD, dementia, multiple sclerosis and

many other neurological disorders. See ad page 14.

HYPNOTHERAPY

DEEPPEACEHYPNOSISLLCRev. David G. Harrison, CCHt.504-228-9004DeepPeaceHypnosis.net

Deep Peace Hypnosis offers hypnotherapy services to help people Improve Test Scores, Quit Smoking, Lose Weight and much more. We conduct individual and

group therapy sessions and we also have Custom-Made Hypnosis CD’s for sale.

INTEGRATIVEMEDICINE

IRENESEBASTIAN,M.D.,PH.D401 Veterans Blvd, Suite 203Metairie, LA 70005504-838-9804IreneSebastianMD.com

Offering a holistic approach to healthcare: Integrative Medicine, Homeopathy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Therapy, and Nutrition. See ad page 29.

FORBETTERHEALTH824 Elmwood Park Blvd, Ste 210 Harahan, LA 70123504-818-2525(P)/504-818-0492(F)ForBetterHealthClinic.com

The medical clinic of Dr. Kashi Rai and Dr. Nancy C. Martin offers an approach that focuses on the complete health of every patient. We use treatments that stabilize and improve the

physical body, using bio-identical restorative compounds to treat a wide range of health challenges from a simple desire to obtain well-being to chronic disease states. All ages treated.

DR.KATHLEENPOSEY,M.D.377 Hwy 21, Ste 101, Madisonville985-845-4111

Our mission is to improve health and reverse chronic disease through hormonal and energetic balancing and nutrition. A practice of preventive medicine and wellness with a holistic approach to women’s gynecological

and overall health. We offer a healthy medically supervised weight loss program. See ad on page 19.

THORAGUSTSSON,D.O.232 Barry Ave, New Orleans, 70121 H 504-861-3011 * C 815-520-2891 Osteopathic.org

With a holistic approach, Osteopathic Medicine effectively treats pain without the use of drugs. We treat fibromyalgia, cancer pain, birth trauma, arthritis, chronic head, neck, back, pelvic, and abdominal pain. Other modalities: Reiki,

Bodytalk, Supplement Consultation.

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RearrangingfamiliarobjectsgivesBondthevisualsymbolsheusesasalanguagetoreflectanemotionorthoughthe’sentertainingatthemoment.“Often,apaintingisbornfromsomethingrandomlyseenfromacarwindoworalineinanovelorasong,”heexplains.“Ifitstirsmycuriosity,itfindsitswayintomywork.”

AboutHappiness by Design,hesays,“Themultipledwellingsrepresentmygrowingcommunityoffriendsandassociatesthataremoldingtheirphysicalexperiencestoreflecttheirinnerhappiness,creatingthelifeoftheirdesiring.Eachhome’sindoorandoutdoorspacessymbolizethehealthyblendingofthepublicandprivateplaceswithinourlives.”

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JOSÉCALDERÓN-ABBO,M.D. 3439 Magazine StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115504-891-8808MindfulPsychiatry.com

Integrating biomedicine, psychotherapy, and mind-body medicine including mindfulness stress reduction to treat psychiatric conditions, addictions, and to promote wellness. Mindful

Psychiatry offers: Individual and group psychotherapy; medication management, including Subuxone; Wellness and Stress Reduction groups through the Mindful Living Program©, corporate wellness consultations, and educational and professional training workshops. English and Spanish. See ad page 10.

LIFECOACH

CHARLYBORENSTEIN-REGUEIRACERTIFIEDPROFESSIONALLIFECOACHCorporate & Life Coaching Services7121 Walmsley Ave, Ste D, NOLA 70125504-259-7726 [email protected]

Elite athletes and executives have coaches. Imagine how much more productive and fulfilling your life would be if you had your own Life Coach. You don’t have to imagine anymore, contact Charly today.

WENDYLYNNBERGERON Certified Life Empowerment [email protected] a Life you Love to LIVE starts when you Choose to CREATE it. I would Love to empower you to create the changes that you Desire and Deserve! Emotional Empowerment Coaching for Teens and Adults.

MARTIALARTS

TAICHI-QIGONGShifu King Lam8132 Willow St, [email protected]

Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 35 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad

page 25 and calendar for classes.

MASSAGESCHOOLS

BLUECLIFFCOLLEGEClearview MallMetairie, LA. 70006504-293-0972

Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See

calendar for information about our $30-student massage clinic. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials!

MINISTRY/SPIRITUALITY

REV.BONNIEPOIRIER985-373-2321PeacefulPlanetPets.comHolisticTherapyCenter.comHolistic, metaphysical Christian minister, ordained 1994. Ministering to people and pets including pet grief and memorials, Reiki, pet blessings and naming, labyrinth walks and pet sitting. Also for people: weddings, funerals, divorce ceremonies, baptisms, communion, and blessings.

NATURALBABY&CHILD

ZUKABABY2124 Magazine St., NOLA 504-596-6540ZukaBaby.com

ZukaBaby is a new shop specializing in cloth diapering, babywearing and handmade children’s items. Cloth diapering classes every Saturday. See calendar for other events. See ad page 6.

NATUROPATHICDOCTOR

DR.LISAMARIECHAMBERS,NDNorthshore Office1305 West Causeway ApproachMandeville, 70471985-624-2295Accurate Clinic2401 Vets Blvd, Ste 16, Kenner504-472-6130DrLisaMarieChambers.com

Dr. Chambers works in partnership with her patients to discover, understand and address the root cause of their illness. By treating the whole person, she also offers preventive care before serious illness occurs.

NUTRITIONIST

DANIELLEPACIERA,LDN,RD,CCN3618 Magazine St, New Orleans [email protected]

Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports performance, eating disorders, depression,

addiction, and more. See ad page 10.

OXYGENTHERAPYCHIMACHINEJoffrion Mitts, M. ED.Alternative Health Consultant504-897-9670ChiMachineForYourHealth.com

Stress, poor circulation, headaches, back pain, insomnia, depression, weight loss. You name it! Free one week in-home trial!

REALTOR

CHERYLGAUTIER,REALTOR,GREENDorian Bennett Sotheby’s Int. Realty2340 Dauphine St, NOLA 70117(c) 504-638-7441 (o) [email protected]

Upbeat creative problem solver with an easy going New Orleanian style helping individuals to find their dream home!

RECONNECTIVEHEALING®

MARYLOUSMITH6312 Argonne Blvd.New Orleans, LA 70124504-723-2899

Set Yourself Freewith the transformational power of PSYCH-KTM

Experience your unlimited power through the gentle processof PSYCH-KTM. Free yourself from traumatic memories,limiting thoughts and addictive behavior. Support what ismost meaningful in the journey of living your life’s purpose.

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Uptown Holistic Center • 723 Hillary St, NOLA • 504.723.2899marylousmith.com • [email protected] • psych-k.com

Reconnective Healing® is a powerful new level of healing that accesses a more comprehensive spectrum of frequencies. It heals on many levels while connecting us more fully to ourselves, others, the

earth, and the universe. Also offering The Reconnection™ and PSYCH-K. See ad page 9.


RECONNECTIVEHEALING®

DR.JESSTREGLEReconnective Healing® & The Reconnection™504-352-6418www.thereconnection.com

This new bandwidth of healing is genuinely real as it provides reconnecting health balance, a sense of unity, and evolutionary acceleration for all people! This allows you to become wholesome

and progress with ease!

REIKI

ELIZABETHOHMERPELLEGRIN,R.M.T.Reiki Master Teacher & [email protected] 20 years experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Practitioner and Teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essence. Also providing Astra-Lite massage & Reiki tables – lightweight and easy to transport. See ad page 7 and calendar for classes.

TIANNED.LASTRAUSUI,KARUNA&RAINBOWREIKIMASTER504-909-3723AmazingReiki.com

Certified & experienced Master Teacher offering sessions & classes to the Greater N.O. Area. Healing Touch, Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Reiki Drumming and

Animal Reiki practitioner. Visit our website for full information. See ad page 21.

SOLAR

SOUTHCOASTSOLAR,LLC2605 Ridgelake Dr.Metairie, LA 70002504-529-SUN9SouthCoastSolar.com

100% locally owned and operated, South Coast Solar is Louisiana’s largest solar energy company. Call or visit our website to set up a free estimate. See ad page 9.

YOGA

DIVINEYOGA1223 Baronne [email protected] YogaNOLA.com

Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the most comprehensive of yogas, combining meditation, physical practice and breathing exercises. All levels of experience are welcome to all classes. See ad page 27 and

calendar for events/classes.

WILDLOTUSYOGA4842 Perrier St.New Orleans, LA 70115504-899-0047WildLotusYoga.com

Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” five years in a row. Over 40 ongoing classes per week for beginners and experienced taught by

skilled teachers in a peaceful, positive atmosphere. Offering courses, workshops, retreats and concerts. See ad page 27 and calendar for events/classes.

YOGATEACHERTRAINING

YOGASCHOOL,L.L.C.603 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433985-893-8834YogaSchoolCovingtonLA.com

A state licensed school and Yoga Alliance registered teacher training certification program at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels. Visit website for more information. See ad page 27.

YOGATHERAPY

AMYARCHINAL,RYT,PRYTPhoenix Rising Yoga Therapy504-899-6167NewOrleansYogaTherapy.com

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy combines meditation, assisted yoga postures, breathwork and client-centered dialogue to promote self-awareness. Discover the wisdom of your body. See ad page 27.

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