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DEPARTMENTS 8 reflections from the editor18 healthy pets26 fit bodies28 healthy kids30 crystal revelations44 intuitive insights60 healthy eating68 average jane78 herb blurb89 community calendar90 community partners97 advertiser directory

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10 Wellness vs. Wellbeing: Part 10

12 Whole body vibrations

14 How adaptable are you to create the change you desire?

20 A new year, a new (hair)-do!

22 Health and wellness Q&A

24 Winter: the dry skin season

32 Make this New Year’s resolution the one that changes your life

34 Detox for a better you!

38 Goodwill recognizes Plover man as Outstanding Achiever

40 Whiplash — how to heal a pain in the neck

42 Reading and the truth behind reading difficulties

45 10 tips for drinking more water

46 Take a stand against loneliness

48 Change: Why is it so difficult?

54 Medications not working? Consider Mother Nature’s pharmacy!

56 Just say no … to New Year’s resolutions

61 Spiritual wellness

63 Getting the skinny on weight loss

66 Reach New Year’s goals with acupuncture and Chinese medicine!

70 Science, the mind-body connection and wellness

72 Let’s talk clay

74 Chemicals in body care products

76 Intentional resolutions

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Happy New Year!Well, 2013 has arrived, and for many of us that means we are embracing new beginnings. (Sounds better than committing to New Year’s resolutions, right?) January in Wisconsin is probably the perfect time to distract ourselves with missions of self-improvement. If you are seeking a healthier lifestyle in the New Year, you are certainly in the right place! What I’ve learned from this magazine’s helpful monthly content is this: If you are serious about making some changes in your life, get support, be realistic, keep an open mind, and don’t let yourself get discouraged!

Our country is kicking off 2013 by celebrating National Blood Donors Awareness Month. The American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) encourages you to learn more about the urgent need for blood and to become a regular donor. Consider these American Red Cross statistics: 1.) Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood! 2.) Five million patients receive blood in the U.S. in a year! 3.) One dona-tion can save the lives of up to three people! I use exclama-tion points because these are quite impactful realities. If you are considering making a difference by donating this New Year, please know that it is safe, simple and appreciated more than you know! Find a donation location near you by visiting www.aabb.org.

Our authors have some great ideas to share with all of us who are in the continuous pursuit of a healthy mind, body and spirit. Kim Neher shines light on our country’s prescription drug problem and directs us to nature. Deb Lewis-Hasenberg recommends whole body vibration for your weight loss efforts in the New Year. James Carnes shares some significant new scientific discoveries about the

brain and how self-hypnosis can enhance our well-being. And, of course, there are many more, so enjoy!

Best wishes to all of you who are embracing a new beginning for yourselves. May this be a year of success for you!

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Our next segment in our 12-part series Wellness vs. Well-being addresses how developing your spiritual self has the potential to restore a sense of balance and control in

all other areas of your life. That means that spirit is an essential component of our sense of overall wellbeing, and as we have been discussing through the past nine segments, individuals who focus on wellbeing are more likely to be healthy and whole. Wellbeing is the foundation for overall wellness. The Just for Me™ Wellbeing Program is designed to enhance wellbeing, strengthen your rela-tionships, expand your ability to manage stress and further enjoy what you do. The Just for Me™ Wellbeing Program has imple-mented successfully at Target Corporation, cities of St. Louis Park and Prior Lake (both in Minnesota), St. Catherine’s University in the Twin Cities and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each partici-pant in the Just for Me™ Wellbeing Program sets an intention at the start of the program and each week the focus is on one of twelve realms to encourage, inspire and ensure movement forward on that intention. Please join me each month as I introduce the Wellness vs. Wellbeing, exploring the Just for Me™ twelve realms that will support our overarching intention of creating wellbeing throughout our lives:

Spirit: igniting the soulWe are taught in our Western culture to think in terms of pieces of ideas or concepts, rather than the integration of the ideas and concerns. We tend to look at our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit as if each part is a fully separate entity rather than totally interconnected. Our Western society rewards specialization, examination of the piece of the whole. We have the notion that it is best to take things apart and deal with them in small pieces in isolation of the idea or concept.

This fragmented approach has lead us down the path in health care to look at the individual in a compartmentalized manner rather than as the management of the totality. The belief that our bodies, organs and systems are totally separate from our thoughts, emotions, energy fields and spiritual selves, totally ignores how

our emotions play a part in our health and wellbeing. However, it is only when we deal with each part of the whole within the whole, that we can achieve energetic, vibrant health.

It is spirit (spirituality) that sustains us. The body needs nour-ishment from food and water to keep physically healthy. It needs exercise to remain strong. The mind needs to be challenged through intellectual pursuits and it needs education to enhance its knowledge and then be able to use it productively.

Very few of us think about our spirit. Without a deep connec-tion to spirit, there begins to surface a kind of emptiness. Each of us needs to define that sense of spirit for ourselves by learning how to connect. Ask yourself the following questions to see if you have lost part of your spirit:•Difficulty in staying present or feeling disconnected to your

body.•Feeling numb, apathetic or deadened.•Chronic depression.•Compromised immune system and frequent illness.•Addictions to alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling.•Feeling empty and seeking to fill that emptiness through

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WBV is not a new technology. There is research to show that in ancient Greece vibration was used on athletes to treat a body part that was not functioning well. More recently, since the 1960s, vibra-tion technology has been used by Russian scientists to rehab astronauts after spend-ing time in zero gravity. From there they developed the ability to use WBV while in the spacecraft, which allowed the astro-nauts to spend more time in space on longer research missions. The Russians also used vibration technology to train and rehab their athletes. Since then, the use of WBV has been limited to those that could afford it: NASA in the space programs, medical facilities, sports teams and the wealthy. This is no longer the case.

Today the prices of WBV machines are comparable to other home fitness machines, like a treadmill or elliptical machine. There are a variety of brands and styles available; the two main types of vibration are oscillating and vertical. The vertical motion simulates a jumping motion in the body, both sides of the body contract simultaneously. This motion puts a high load on the body and is more geared toward a body that is physically fit. Oscillating provides stimulation to the muscles, alternating sides. This motion is more natural to a body and stimulates a see-saw effect that promotes communi-cation between the right and left sides of the body. This communication between right and left has been known to improve balance and coordination.

While WBV is attractive to anyone wanting to be fit, fitness is just one of the many possible benefits. Other benefits include:•Stimulating energy flow through the

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As with all fitness plans, you should consult your doctor if you have any health issues before adding WBV to your life.

The WBV machine has many settings and allows for many ways of standing, so your workout can be tailored to your needs or limitations. WBV is gentle on the body and results can be achieved by just standing and being conscious of how the vibration feels on your body. It is an intuitive expe-rience; everyone is different and only you know how the vibration feels in your body.

For those who are already fit, WBV offers the opportunity to target and focus on troubled areas, as well as to add weight belts, free weights and a number of

exercises while you are vibrating. For more info on WBV, check out platinumlifesolu-tions.com, a website dedicated to educa-tion through real life testimonials, as well as the book, “Whole Body Vibrations and Your Health” by Morris Abode. Or call us at Good Vibrations Studio where you can try out this technology yourself and see how much fun you can have keeping your New Year’s resolutions!

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2012 has given us a glimpse of what is to come. The world is now a smaller place. With political and economic shifts happening all over the globe,

we cannot help but be affected by change. What resolu-tions have you made for yourself this year to assist YOU in becoming more resilient, adaptable and responsive to change?

Anyone who has learned how to swim or ride a bike understands the importance of yielding to the forces fighting against us. Only by relaxing into the water and softening will we find buoyancy. Only by settling into the bike — becoming it — and focusing with wide vision on the horizon instead of what is directly in front of the wheel will we find a smooth straight ride. This is life. We don’t necessarily have to understand what is happening. But if we allow ourselves to let go of rigidity, old fears or preconceived notions … then we can truly be present to the wonderment and possibilities surrounding us.

How adaptable to change are you? Are there places of rigidity that you regularly encounter within yourself? Does this rigidity protect you in healthy ways or does it fracture you like glass at the moment of impact? In the physical sense, motion is lotion to the body. Areas of rigidity create immobility — a recipe for pain. From an emotional and spiritual perspective, rigidity in thought and feeling also contrib-utes to stagnation. Just as stagnant water eventually loses its ability to nourish and support life, so too does a stagnant way of thinking affect your spirit and psyche. Without vibrancy and flow, movement ceases and ensnares you in old ruts and past patterns.

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Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” If you want to see a more peaceful and healed world, you must first seek peace and healing within yourself. Trust yourself. Trust in the healing potential of your body. Your conscious efforts to become more adaptable and move toward wholeness will eventu-ally open other doors to grand adventures, fabulous journeys and wonderful new possibilities!

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If you’ve noticed a few extra pounds sneak in from the holiday season, take heart. You can lose weight naturally and easily.

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If you’ve heard about green coffee bean extract and wondered if it really works — it does! Svetol, the best clinically-studied supple-mental form, helps reduce weight and body mass index (BMI), stop sugar cravings, and it won’t make you jittery because it’s natu-rally decaffeinated.

For years, coffee and green coffee bean extracts have shown exciting results concerning weight loss. Research shows that coffee consumption corresponds with a lower BMI. But it’s not just because of caffeine. In fact, the same positive benefits of coffee were found in decaffeinated varieties, too.

Instead, it is due to chlorogenic acids and other polyphenols from the unroasted coffee bean. As impressive as some of the find-ings from brewed coffee have been, roasting actually destroys up to 7% percent of these beneficial compounds. So even if you drink a lot of coffee, you’re still not getting the full potential of coffee bean.1

For the best results, you need an unroasted extract that is standardized to contain 40 to 50 percent chlorogenic acid and has clinical support to back it up. It will help you burn calories and keep healthy, lean body mass.2 In fact, you could see a dramatic difference in a very short time!

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clini-cal trial, 50 volunteers used Svetol, Green Coffee Bean extract for 60 days. Each participant took either the green coffee bean extract or a placebo twice a day with their main meals. At the end of the study, participants using the extract lost 5.7 percent of their initial weight, corresponding to an average weight loss of 5 kg or 11 lbs. versus a 2.9 percent weight loss (2.45 kg or 5.4 lbs.) in the placebo group. That’s basically twice the effect in just two months using the extract 3,4

The BMI in the participants using the green coffee bean extract declined as well — significantly. Those in the coffee group saw their BMI drop by an average of 1.9 kg or 4.9 lbs. versus 0.9 kg or 1.9 lbs. Any weight loss and BMI change can be a good thing, but for many people right on the edge of being over-weight or obese, that BMI change makes a big difference 3

Of course the type of weight a person carries is important, too. And here again, green coffee bean extract truly helps.

In this same study, those using the extract saw their ratio of muscle mass (lean body mass) increase by 4.1 percent versus the average of 1.6 percent for the placebo group. So, their overall weight decreased, and even the kind of weight the extract group now carried changed to a much healthier type.3

Lean body mass is important. Individuals with lean body mass tend to burn calories more efficiently than those with a higher percentage of body fat, because muscle tissue’s nutrient requirements are higher.

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When selecting your new style, make sure that it reflects your personal taste, fits in your everyday lifestyle and leaves you looking and feeling your very best! For best results, consult with a salon professional for their expert advice in helping you select a style that will work for you. Once your new look has been professionally achieved, make sure to get all the tricks and tips along with guidance on how to properly maintain and style your new hairdo.

Here are some great wearable and do-able hairstyles and trends to try or consider:

HOT HAIRSTYLES FOR 2013SHORT STYLES: The Perfect PixieWhether you hate it or love it, the pixie cut is back again in 2013. The pixie cut is low-main-tenance and more versatile than you may think. If you are planning to go from a longer hairstyle to a pixie haircut, it can take guts. If feeling a little apprehensive, one might want to try an asymmetrical pixie with a deep part and side swept bang. Or a modern pixie may be a great alternative by maintaining length throughout the front of your hair.

MEDIUM-LENGTH STYLES: The Classic BobWhen you fear that you may regret going from a long to a short hairstyle, one way around this is to try a medium-length style, such as the classic bob. This iconic style, made famous by the late Vidal Sassoon, lives on in 2013. The bob can be worn in many different lengths and can be styled to create all sorts of different looks, from sleek and smooth to loose tousled curls. The ever-popular inverted-bob, the asym-metrical-bob and even the mock-bob are just a few of the many variations of this classic coiffure.

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LONGER-LENGTH STYLES: Long Layered LocksLong hair is classic and chic. It’s a length that never really goes out of style, but it’s the little details that keep the look fresh and modern. For a look that is sexy and uncom-plicated, adding in longer layers to give a tousled style that is left loose and flowing with a natural bend. Vintage-inspired half up/half down is a style that gives you the elegance and grace of an up-do, while allowing the casual feeling of letting your locks flow freely down your back.

TOP TRENDS FOR 2013The braid is back! At the tail end of 2012, braids began to disappear, but the versatil-ity of the braid is what makes this trend stay fresh and current for 2013. The braid provides many different options and can be worn in multiple ways. Also, twisting the hair to mimic a braid-like effect and slicked, sleek hair tied in a low pony or a knot is hot for 2013.

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Hair bling! If you are into hair accessories, you will be excited to see that hair jewelry has made a big comeback for the New Year. Hair jewelry is an easy and quick way to add some glam to your hairstyle. If you are having a bad hair day, wrap it up in a turban. For the not-so-bold, a half-turban style that creates a look like a headscarf is a more subtle style for everyday wear.

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Question: People keep telling me that if a food is “natural,” it must be good for me. Is this really true?Answer: In a word, no. It sounds pretty good though, doesn’t it? In actuality, all foods are made up of the same basic elements, so whether nature organized those elements into a convenient little package or man did the job in a factory really doesn’t matter all that much. Though there are numerous overly-processed foods that meet my criteria for being unhealthy, there are plenty of man-made products that are considered healthy. And think about some of the berries and mushrooms that grow in the wild. Many of them are

poisonous and can make you downright sick, or per chance even kill you, if you ingest them. But they’re natural, all

right! The idea that all foods grown naturally were put here specifically for our benefit is silly. In my opinion, being

skeptical about such blanket statements is wise, since these issues are never simply black or white.

Question: I love fast food, but I also realize the importance of improving my health and losing

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completely deprive yourself of fast food, especially if it’s appropri-ate for your specific situation. In other words, if you’re crunched for time, fast food may be the only reasonable option. That said, if an occasional trip turns into four or five weekly trips, your weight loss efforts and health goals will likely suffer as a result. The key is to become a savvy shopper and watch out for calorie-laden foods with added sugars, sodium and fat. Look for the Nutrition Facts pamphlets in your local restaurants and educate yourself on the menus. If you make the effort, you’ll be able to find a sensible meal no matter where you go. Remember, balance, variety and modera-tion are the words to live by when it comes to food. If you apply these principles regularly, you won’t have to sacrifice your health and wellness goals when eating out.

Question: My trainer recently told me the more muscle I have, the more calories I’ll burn throughout the day. True or false?Answer: This is true, but there’s a caveat here. Resting muscle tissue burns about 6 kcals/lb./day at rest, so yes, the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. However, if the muscle is continually at rest, you can see that you aren’t going to burn THAT many more

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Skin is the largest organ of the body and is mostly exposed to the elements, which dry out our skin. Dry skin is most common in winter because the humidity is low, which makes

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Well, here we are at the turn of yet another new year. 2012 has come and gone, leaving us wanting a fresh new start. For many of us, the turn of a new year marks a starting

point for some major life changes. Yes, the resolution is upon us. So what would your best guess be for the number one New Year’s resolution in our country? If you thought “weight loss,’ you are absolutely correct, so please read on. First, let’s look at a few facts. Then let me help you lay down some steps on how to make your resolution your reality.

Did you know that more than 80 percent of all the people who lose weight regain the lost weight, and often a bit extra?

According to some studies, the relapse rate may even be as high as 95 percent. This tells me that a lot of people have lost weight but very few keep it off permanently. We really don’t have a weight-loss problem so much as a weight-relapse problem.

As we promise ourselves that this is going to be our year, we’re very ambitious. But like so many of our plans, it’s not a well-thought-out one. With no real road map in place, it’s like driving across the country in the middle of the night without headlights, expecting to reach your destination. That’s exactly why so many of us with good intentions watch our New Year’s resolutions fade as that high-octane enthusiasm slips into reality check.

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FOCUS Set your goals and put them in writing.

This will keep them in your mind, affirming daily a clearer picture of

what your intentions are. I suggest making a vision board, which is basically a collage of images and writings that are visual reminders of what you’re striving for. Visualiza-

tion techniques are very powerful. I believe that if you don’t have a plotted

vision board, you can’t have a clear vision.

PRIORITIZEYou may have set goals, but where are they on your priority list? If this is not a top priority then it will soon fall off of your list. Simply put, make it your first priority.


BALANCEYou absolutely must find balance. Don’t take your eating plan or your workouts to the extreme. Don’t live with the “all or nothing” rule. Remember, if you want this to last, it must be looked at as a marathon and not a sprint. Let the “I want it all” attitude go and instead shoot for slow and steady. Your patience will be well rewarded.

ACCOUNTABILITYKeep score for your own accountability. Measurements, progress charts, weight records, and a food and training journal are all great self-accountability trackers. Also seek outside accountability from someone who you trust to be in your camp. Reporting your results to someone will keep the account-ability factor honest.

PLANNotice how many times I have stressed

planning and visualizing. In order to be successful at anything, you must have a well-thought-out plan. There is no such thing as winging it to success. Again, get

it on paper. Write down your eating and workout plans. Prioritize by setting up your weekly schedule. Take the time to do it for you. “I don’t have time” or “I forgot” are excuses that ultimately keep you from your goal.

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– when you set up shop, so to speak. Average healthy weight loss is about 1 to 2 pounds per week. You will have big weeks, small weeks and weeks where seemingly nothing happens, at least according to the scale.

So be patient and don’t throw in the towel at the first sign of

a plateau. Stick to your plan; you will overcome.

PERSONALIZEMake your nutrition and training program fit you and your needs. Make it adapt around your personality, lifestyle, sched-ule and disposition. This is the only way you will incorporate it into your lifestyle and make it a permanent placement.

There you have it: 8 simple steps to success. Apply them to any task you wish to accomplish. The results will speak for themselves.

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It’s January and chances are (unless you live in Tucson or Tampa), you are not getting outside as much as you were a few

short months ago. Going outside — being in nature — is one of the best ways to support our children and keep them healthy. Where else can you get all of the following in one fell swoop: fresh air, exercise, inspiration, and

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6. BUILD A BONFIRE. Enjoy a winter picnic, and for dessert make s’mores.

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8. TRACK ANIMALS. When it snows, it’s easy and fun to find — and then try to identify — animal tracks.

9. TELL STORIES. Find a beautiful spot to read a book, such as “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats. Or better yet, tell a story about when you were a child and what you enjoyed doing outside. Children love hearing about your own childhood adventures. What better way to warmly connect with your child!

All of these activities are easy, free and healthy. But dress warm so your children can truly enjoy these activities. A good rule of thumb for dressing your children is

three layers on the bottom and four layers on the top. What does this mean? Your child needs long underwear, pants and snow pants on the bottom, with an under-shirt, shirt, sweater and jacket on top. Then add a warm hat that completely covers the ears and a neck warmer (it stays on better than a scarf for active young children).

In a recent article published in the Guardian, George Monbiot says, “There is no substitute for what takes place outdoors; not least because the greatest joys of nature are unscripted.” If you want to help your child develop their imagination, bring them outside and watch what happens. In a natural environment, one almost feels it is the child’s true home.

In her famous essay “The Ecology of Imagination in Childhood,” Edith Cobb proposed that contact with nature stimu-lates creativity. Reviewing the biographies

of 300 “geniuses,” she exposed a common theme: intense experiences of the natural world in the middle age of childhood (between 5 and 12). Animals and plants, she contended, are among “figures of speech in the rhetoric of play ... which the genius in particular of later life seems to recall.”

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Quartz crystals are the elixir to the path towards good health and wellness. Quartz can offer one so many benefits at so many different levels. The right crystal can aid you in finding a restful sleep after a productive meditation. Many nights I sleep with my record keeper crystal in one hand and my quartz scepter in the other hand. With the record keeper I seek to download the wisdom of the crystal. The scepter is not an exceptionally beautiful crystal, but rather quite ugly. However, I am able to find comfort and peace within this particular specimen.

When you seek a restful sleep or a vivid dream state, turn to minerals and crystals to help you find your way. Hold your crystals in your hand. Or sleep with them under your pillow or by your side. Feel the vibration and sleep ….

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Okay, so it’s January and it’s a whole new year. We all want to see this year go better than last year regard-

less of the year we just had. Perhaps you are one of many Americans who have made the New Year’s resolution of losing weight — again. Or perhaps you feel as though

you have met your match when it comes to weight loss or you believe that it is out of your grasp. Most likely, your difficulty had nothing to do with lack of desire or even willpower. If you have tried to lose weight and have been frustrated with your efforts, then the question can be asked, “What can

you do differently this year that will increase your likelihood of success?” The purpose of this article is to provide you with useful information and give you hope that fat loss is very doable with the right kind of plan.

One very simple way of recognizing inflammation, believe it or not, is through waist-to-hip ratio. In 2005, a study in The Lancet, a top-tier medical journal, found that waist circumference was determined to be the best indicator. The fat around the midsection is different from fat anywhere else. Midsection fat is actually called visceral adipose tissue, or VAT, and a recent article in the Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome medical journal showed that VAT releases multiple hormones that feed forward inflammation leading to more VAT gain. Have you heard of the apple shape vs. the pear shape? Individuals with the apple shape have a reason to be more concerned about their health because inflammation is present and could very well be obstructing your weight-loss efforts.

Inflammation preventing fat loss has several causes which include: bad bugs in the gut, inflammatory immune responses to healthy foods, gluten sensitivity, candida infection, an H. Pylori infection, heavy metals, low digestive enzymes from a

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poorly functioning pancreas, fat maldiges-tion due to gall bladder dysfunction and, most frequently, high blood sugar. This often comes from a combination of life-style choices that compound over time, including lack of exercise, unique blood cholesterol levels, hypertension, hormone dysregulation including stress hormones and even environmental estrogens that accumulate over time that haven’t been metabolized or detoxed.

A critical part of your plan is to remem-ber that you are created in God’s image and you not only honor God with healthy lifestyle choices, but also are taking care of

yourself the way your Creator intended, and that always leads to improved health. Good health is within your grasp; there is a lot you can do every day by choosing and fulfilling the health God created in you.

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Sources: Ashwell, M., P. Gunn, and S. Simpson. “Waist-to-height Ratio Is a Better Screening Tool than Waist Circumference and BMI for Adult Cardiomet-abolic Risk Factors: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.” Obesity Review 13.3 (2012): 275-86. Web.

Blatteis, Clark, M. “Signaling the Brain in Systemic Inflammation: The Role of Complement.” Frontiers in Bioscience 9.1-3 (2004): 915. Print.

Cagnin, A., D. Brooks, A. Kennedy, R. Gunn, R. Myers, F. Turkheimer, T. Jones, and R. Banati. “In-vivo Measurement of Activated Microglia in Dementia.” The Lancet 358.9280 (2001): 461-67. Print.

Corrao, G., G. Corazza, V. Bagnardi, G. Brusco, C. Ciacci, M. Cottone, C. Guidetti, P. Usai, P. Cesari, and M. Pelli. “Mortality in Patients with Coeliac Disease and Their Relatives: A Cohort Study.” The Lancet 358.9279 (2001): 356-61. Print.

Dossumbekova, Anar, Mirela Anghelina, Shashi Madhavan, Lingli He, Ning Quan, Thomas Knob-loch, and Sudha Agarwal. “Biomechanical Signals Inhibit IKK Activity to Attenuate NF-κB Transcrip-tion Activity in Inflamed Chondrocytes.” Arthritis & Rheumatism 56.10 (2007): 3284-296. Print.

Irwin, M. R. “Sleep Deprivation and Activation of Morning Levels of Cellular and Genomic Markers of Inflammation.” Archives of Internal Medicine 166.16 (2006): 1756-762. Print.

Scheidt-Nave, C. “Serum Interleukin 6 Is a Major Predictor of Bone Loss in Women Specific to the First Decade Past Menopause.” Journal of Clinical Endocri-nology & Metabolism 86.5 (2001): 2032-042. Print.

Donohue, Claire L., Suzanne L. Doyle, and John V. Reynolds. “Visceral Adiposity, Insulin Resistance and Cancer Risk.” Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome 3.12 (2011): n. pag. 22 June 2011. Web. 1 Dec. 2012.

“Individuals with the apple shape have a reason to be more concerned about their health because inflammation is present and could very well be obstructing your weight-loss efforts.”


Happy New Year! January is the perfect time to detox, as you want to start the year off as the best “you” possible. You know you need to (maybe you don’t want to), so let’s

get started!

Detox pointers•Eat only the cleansing foods on the following lists. You can

arrange these foods into three meals a day, plus snacks. Email me for sample menus.

•Eat as many vegetables as you like, but limit fruits to three servings per day.

•Do not add any fats, like oils, butter or margarine.•Keep it simple. You may use spices and herbs; small amounts

of low-sodium soy sauce, salt, pepper, vinegar and mustard are allowed. Avoid mayonnaise, bottled salad dressings and ketchup.

•Drink at least eight cups of herbal tea or distilled or filtered purified water every day. This will help flush away impurities.

•Avoid coffee, alcohol, soda, sugar, artificial sweeteners and caffeinated beverages.

•Avoid junk food. Remember, this is a cleansing, detoxification diet and this will help with your cravings later.

• If you have been taking a multivitamin or supplements, continue to do so, but do not start to take them during this detoxification step if your body is not accustomed to them.

•Get plenty of rest and sleep because this helps with the detoxifi-cation process. The naturally occurring plant compounds in the fruits and vegetables will help accelerate the cleansing process and you may feel a little more tired than usual for the first few days. By the end of the week, though, you should feel energized.

•Do not engage in strenuous physical activity, even if you are used to it. Instead of a vigorous workout, do more yoga and gentle stretching, go for a swim, garden, take walks.

•First thing every morning, drink the juice of half a lemon in a cup of warm water to help your gallbladder work more efficiently. Our gallbladder is responsible for fat digestion and dieters are notorious for having gallbladder problems. Don’t skip this step.

•Think about the commitment you are making to yourself, what you stand to gain or lose, and how accomplished you will feel. Look at this as cleaning out the old and getting ready for the new!

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many different possibilities for dosing these hormones. The term “bioidentical” means that the hormones used are biologically identical to the hormones that humans produce.

Another way pharmacists can help is to treat pain. There are special creams available that help medications incorporated into the cream penetrate the skin. Using these bases, the pharmacist can provide medications directly into the bloodstream or pene-trate to treat a joint or other area. They can incorporate medica-tions for nervousness such as Lorazepam, which, when applied to the inner wrist, can keep a loved one calm. This is especially popular with hospice patients and caregivers, as these patients are not taking any medications by mouth. These creams are particu-larly effective in treating neuropathy, pain that comes from the

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If you’ve ever purchased a medication in a melt form, you know the convenience of taking medication that way. You just place it on your tongue and it melts in your mouth. These are called rapid dissolve tablets and a pharmacist can make this dosage form also. It is a great way to take a medication if you are not able to have water available.

And don’t forget our furry and feathered friends. Customizing medications for your pet is a great way to help medication time easier. Pharmacists have many flavors available to them to flavor the medication just the way the animal likes, such as fish flavor for cats or beef flavor for dogs. Sometimes the easiest way to get medications into a cat is to use the same gels that the pharma-cist uses to treat pain. Medications can be added to these creams and applied to the cat’s ear. The ear is a very vascular area and the medication is absorbed through the ear into the blood stream. The most common medication for this is methimazole, which is used for overactive thyroid, a common problem in cats.

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Travis Trzebiatowski, a program participant at the Stevens Point Goodwill Retail Store and Training Center, has been recognized as the Outstanding Achiever for December by

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through Community Industries Corporation (CIC) in Stevens Point to gain work experience. Once it was determined this was a good fit for him, Trzebiatowski became a program participant in Goodwill’s Community Development program and was hired as a Goodwill team member. The Community Development program

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Initially, Trzebiatowski worked in Goodwill’s donations area and helped hang apparel. Since then, he has grown into the role of pricing New Goods products and books, in addition to any other tasks that are assigned.

“Anytime I present a new task to Travis, he is more than willing to learn, and he takes great pride in being given new responsibili-ties,” Retzlaff said. “He can also adapt more easily to changes. For example, whenever there has been a change in store leadership, Travis has demonstrated that he is willing and eager to accommo-date anyone who joins our team.”

Retzlaff also remarked that being around Trzebiatowski can brighten anyone’s day.

“I can tell you from personal experience that if I come to work and am not having a very good day, I can strike up a conversation with Travis, and he will make me laugh and make my day better,” she said. “Just by talking with him, I am able to forget about what-ever is troubling me.”

Trzebiatowski seems to enjoy his time working at Goodwill as well. “I like working in New Goods, and I like my team leaders and other team members,” he said.

The Stevens Point team is extremely proud of everything that Trzebiatowski has accomplished and is delighted he is being honored as Goodwill’s Outstanding Achiever for December.

Each month, Goodwill NCW selects a program participant like Trzebiatowski or one of its volunteers as an Outstanding Achiever. Honorees come from one of Goodwill’s 24 store communities, its Menasha campus or its Ralph B. Shiner Center in Appleton.

“The award recognizes the strides that individuals have made, in part, because of their involvement with programs through Good-will,” said Keith Wilk, vice president of Programs and Services at Goodwill NCW. “Each honoree receives a certificate of achieve-ment and Goodwill merchandise.”

For more information, contact Retzlaff at 715.345.0311 or [email protected] or Wilk at 920.968.6233 or [email protected].

Karen Kramer is a writer/editor with Goodwill NCW, a not-for-profit human services organization that helped improve the lives of more than 48,000 people across north central Wisconsin in 2011 through more than 25 programs and services. It covers 35 counties and includes 24 retail stores and training centers in communities from Manitowoc to La Crosse, and as far north as Rice Lake and Rhinelander. A member of Goodwill Industries International and Rehabilitation For Wisconsin, it is based at the Goodwill Community Center in Menasha. Visit the website at www.goodwillncw.org.


Getting rear-ended in traffic, face-planting at the bottom of a ski slope or tumbling over the handlebars on your bike —

whiplash comes in many forms and can become a long-term problem if not treated correctly. Fortunately, massage therapy can address the ache and discomfort that comes with whiplash, and prevent chronic pain down the road.

Understanding whiplashThe term “whiplash” came into use in 1928. Doctors will some-times use “cervical acceleration/deceleration (CAD) syndrome” to describe it, but whiplash is a more visceral account of what has happened to the victim’s neck. When you mention whiplash, most people think of being rear-ended in a car. For example, the car initially moves forward, leaving the heavy, unsupported head behind, and when at the end range of extension for the spine, the head is “whipped” forward, causing the whiplash to occur.

Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash. Whether front-to-back or side-to-side, whiplash can affect muscles all the way into the victim’s back and arms. The most serious form of whiplash compresses nerves in the neck and causes multiple sprains of the ligaments.

Whiplash symptomsThe most common complaints by a victim of whiplash are poste-rior neck pain and cervicogenic headaches (those generated by the neck). Other common symptoms include: shoulder and upper back

pain; numbness in the neck, shoulders and arms; jaw clenching; jaw and head pain other than headaches; temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain; postural deviations (especially forward head posture with protracted shoulders); and mid- and lower-back pain.

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The incident (a car wreck, for instance) that caused the whiplash in the first place can be traumatic. Massage therapy helps relax a client’s psyche as well as their muscles, helping him or her work through the emotional issues induced by the accident.

Let the healing beginWhiplash should be addressed as soon as possible after the injury to avoid any chronic problems. If you or someone you love is suffer-ing from the repercussions of whiplash, consider a massage therapy session to ease the discomfort. Massage can help lessen muscle pain, induce relaxation and ease the trauma often associated with the whiplash. You’ll be back to your old self in no time!

Heidi R. Arnoldussen is the owner of Health Matters Muscular Therapy Clinic, LLC, located at 821 E. First Ave., Suite #4, Apple-ton, Wis. 54911. She is a nationally certified massage therapist of 16 years and specializes in automobile accident rehab and workers’ compensation injuries. She can be reached at 920.954.2068 or

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More common than you’d thinkFor many children, even very bright ones, learning to read does not come easily. Difficulty learning to read is called dyslexia, a Greek word that conjures mystery but really means poor reading. It affects one in five children and is estimated to account for 80% of all learning disabilities. Less than 1/3 receive special school services, while the remainder fall through the cracks, not bad enough to qualify for special help. In class, reading equals academic success. In society it’s synonymous with intelligence. Children who struggle to read, despite intelligence in other areas, may never reach their true potential.

The cause dictates the cureReading problems are identifiable and treatable. The brain is incredibly responsive to targeted intervention. The brains of poor readers can be trained or rewired to respond like those of their easy-reading peers. But there’s no time to waste. Waiting to see if things will improve on their own will put children further behind, allow them to experience more failure and damage self-esteem. But it’s never too late! Even the gap between older children and their peers can be closed.

Without intervention, the child who struggles with reading early on will struggle into adulthood. Parents need to be aware of the warning signs of a risk for reading problems.

Significant warning signs of reading troubleBy Pre-K or Kindergarten, children should be able to:•Recognize rhyming and memorize nursery rhymes.•Remember names of friends and peers.•Have normal language development.•Recognize some letter shapes.

By the end of first grade, they should recognize:•The alphabet corresponds to letter sounds.•Be able to apply “phonics” to reading and spelling.

•Spell common sight words.•Retell stories in sequence and make predictions.•Read aloud with some fluency and comprehension.

By the end of second grade, they should be able to:•Recall facts and details.•Use phonics to sound out words, including multisyllable words.•Spell correctly previously studied and commonly seen words.

Warning signs to watch for in older children:•Mispronounces names of people and places.•Struggles to retrieve a desired word to express themselves.•Hesitates to say or read out loud words that may be

mispronounced.•Has a history of reading or spelling difficulties.•Lack of fluency in reading.•Embarrassment or not wanting to read out loud.•Spending inordinate amounts of time doing homework.•A dislike of reading.•Showing a preference for books that have fewer words per page.•Persistent spelling difficulties or using easy-to-spell alternative

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You can never pop enough pills or drink it away. Maybe you will not feel your brothers or sisters as you

tend to your hangover, but your hangover will fade, and as the fog lifts you will still feel the insecurities of your brothers and sisters. But to you it feels the way most days do; you feel somewhat unsure of yourself. Sometimes you feel a bit afraid or a lot afraid; later a little lucky, but too nervous to decide what to do about it. The next day you feel super crabby and by night happy, sharing, optimistic and a life-planner. Heck, who wouldn’t want to run for a beer or grab a big chunk of chocolate. It’s hard for the sensitive that grows up not under-standing why they feel the things they feel.

First you must accept that you will always see or feel more than others. Start paying attention. Stop trying to block what you feel. Feel as much as you can. If you practice feeling yourself in medita-tions, one can learn to feel one’s self clearly enough to start feeling more of yourself and less of the others. As one feels less of the others, it’s amazing as you learn to feel more of yourself. You start learning how to focus the others out by feeling one’s self.

It’s ok. You have the right to have time out. It’s not as easy as I make it sound. You will need a time-out from the others and from the disciplines. Too much time away from the meditations and the fog of the

others will return, so you will find medita-tions to be the best tool you can access. It’s free and no hangover.

One thing that everyone can do to reduce the foreign feelings is to stop letting people get in your personal space. If you are in the habit of standing in the space of another, stop.

One does not have to be psychic to feel someone standing in their space. If you are psychic and you allow unwelcome people in your space, you will download their “stuff.”

A good way to minimize the contami-nation is not to permit someone to stand directly in front of you. When they do so they align their chakras with your chakras and the contamination begins. All you have to do is shift your body to a 45 degree angle so as not to connect your chakras

with theirs. If they shift to get back in your space, shift your body 45 degrees from theirs, but keep your head looking straight at them. If they shift to realign themselves be frank and ask them not to stand in your space. This technique is something we can all do starting today, and you will feel the effects of it the first day.

These two techniques are the funda-mentals of personal stability. With dedica-tion, faith, work and time, one may learn to navigate the senses and be at peace with one’s self and others.

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A s simple as it may seem, water is one of the most important contributing factors to a healthy body and lifestyle. A healthy body water balance is vital for nearly

every one of our body systems. Adequate hydration is also impor-tant when it comes to weight loss. Water acts as a natural appe-tite suppressant and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Staying hydrated is also important for maintaining proper muscle tone, preventing sagging skin and ridding the body of toxic waste. Our bodies also need lots of water to ensure a properly functioning GI tract and prevent constipation. While individual needs vary, drinking half your body weight in ounces a day can help you achieve your health goals. Here are 10 easy tips to keep you happy and hydrated throughout the day!1. Always filter your water. You want to remove any potential

contaminants such as lead, chlorine or fluoride. Not to mention filtered water often tastes and smells better.

2. Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up in the morning. Make a habit of doing this every morning, and it will eventually become second nature.

3. Flavor it! Add lemon, lime, berries or even cucumber. You can also add 100% pure essential oils for added flavor. Also, have a special water pitcher in your fridge. Whether the pitcher is glass or plastic, make pouring a cup of the flavored water feel like a special treat.

4. Make sure your water is constantly available. Find a water bottle that you like drinking from, and keep it by you at all times. You’ll not only drink more throughout the day, but you’ll also help the environment and save money at the same time. Also, drinking from a straw will cause you to take bigger gulps and drink more.

5. Increase your intake of fruit and veggies. Drinking water isn’t the only way to stay hydrated. Keep in mind that fresh fruit and vegetables contain water as well and can contribute to a healthy body water balance. Close to 20% of your daily water intake comes from food.

6. Grab your favorite 100% fruit juice and mix it with half water. The dilution will tone down the sweetness and still satisfy your craving.

7. When you start to feel hungry, down a glass of water immediately. Our bodies often confuse thirst and hunger.

8. Set an alarm! Have your phone vibrate every 45-60 minutes to remind you to keep drinking.

9. Create a daily schedule. Challenge yourself to drink a whole water bottle before lunch, before dinner and with every meal. Or, whenever you pass the water cooler grab a cup, and bring it back to your desk. Staying hydrated will keep you feeling fuller longer and help you maintain your concentration.

10. Replace your typical drinks throughout the day with a glass of water. Tea, coffee and alcohol act as diuretics and cause the body to lose water. Not to mention the added calories from sugar or creamer. If you’re craving something warm, try hot water with a little lemon, cocoa powder or honey.

Especially as we move into the dry winter season, it becomes even more important to stay hydrated. So, do yourself a favor and grab a glass of water!

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Loneliness and feelings of isolation occasionally affect people of all ages, but among the elderly feeling alone

can be devastating and destructive. Accord-ing to recent studies done by the University of Michigan, over 70 percent of the elderly in the U.S. suffer from feeling isolated and lonely. These negative emotions can be expe-rienced throughout the year, but may be more prominent during the winter months.

The holiday season often triggers depres-sion among the elderly when the memories of a lost loved one or being distant from

family feels more pronounced. The cold weather and the darkness associated with winter also plays a role in isolating elders from family and friends, making it more difficult to connect and be socially active. It is often through the winter months that loneliness spirals into depression. It is true that people of all ages can struggle with lone-liness and may occasionally have to battle against depression, but with the elderly, these feelings can actually contribute to failing health and premature mortality.

Studies have shown that loneliness

among the elderly increases certain health risks, such as sleep disorders, a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Doctors recently reported that lonely seniors are “more likely to suffer a decline in health or die over a six-year period than those who were content with their social lives.” In fact, recent research shows that elderly who are lonely have a 59 percent greater risk of declining in health and ability to func-tion independently than those who feel connected to family, friends and society.

There are several theories regarding the relationship between loneliness and a decline in health among the elderly. It is thought that the emotional stress of being isolated releases hormones that have a negative impact on the immune system. Also, feeling lonely and unconnected causes many elders to behave in ways that negatively affect their own health. They tend to not eat proper meals because they are eating alone, and suffer from weight loss and malnutrition. Some neglect to take their medications as there is no one to remind them. Others may concen-trate on whatever physical discomforts they experience and use their pain as a reason not to participate in life. Many lonely elders cling to their isolation with excuses of not wanting to bother or be a burden on anyone.

Knowing that loneliness can cause a decline in health and premature mortality should be enough to get seniors to actively combat against it. Family and friends can also help motivate those who need to get

Take a stand against lonelinessBy Kate McCarthy


a gentle nudge to take action. There are many practical ways elders can take a stand against loneliness, help their own health and greatly increase their enjoyment in life.

Get physical – There is a proven link between exercise and longevity. Joining an exercise class for the elderly will provide both social and physical benefits. There are many options available for all differ-ent levels of ability at the health club, the YMCA or the local senior center.

Get social – Join a group or club that focuses on an interest you share. The local senior center offers opportunities to participate in groups and activities of all kinds. Check out what is happening at

the public library, or keep an ear open for community events.

Get connected – Learn about the Internet and all the opportunities to keep connected through social media and chat groups. Even those who can’t get out and about can estab-lish a social connection via the Internet.

Get into a routine – Too much empty time breeds loneliness. Establishing a set routine gives structure to the day.

Get instructed – Take a class in an area of interest. Seniors have the time to take up a musical instrument, dabble in a watercolor class or learn a new language. Trying something new benefits the elderly

cognitively and provides an opportunity to meet new people.

Get helpful – There are many opportu-nities for seniors to serve others. Volun-teer to visit those who cannot get out, tutor a struggling student, or help out at a shelter. There are many ways to contrib-ute a helping hand, and feeling needed is a wonderful way to combat loneliness.

The elderly who take responsibility for their own social lives are generally happier and healthier.

Kate McCarthy is director of opera-tions for HomeAid Health Care, which provides non-medical home services for the elderly who wish to remain safe and independent at home. HomeAid

is a sister company to Prairie Home Assisted Living, which has served the physical, spiritual, mental and health needs of their residents since 1999. Together the two companies provide comprehensive care that meets the needs of the elderly in the Fox Valley.

Sources: www.examiner.com “Loneliness among the Elderly on the Rise” by Jeannette Daury. Retrieved 11/15/12.

www.sfgate.com “Loneliness Lethal for Seniors, UCSF study says” by Erin Allday. Retrieved 11/15/12.

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What do you believe about change? All you need is to have more willpower, maybe? Or that not being able to change means you are lazy, stubborn or weak? What are the odds

that you could make a change if you were told “change or die”?Alan Deutschman, author of the book “Change or Die: The Three

Keys to Change at Work and in Life,” talks about studies that predict that when faced with the dilemma of change or die, the odds are against you. They found that only one of ten people can make the necessary changes. Why is change so difficult? And what can we do to improve our odds?

Researchers Lisa Laskow Lahey and Robert Kegan from Harvard University studied why change is so difficult for people. They published their findings in their book, “Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Orga-nization.” Their metaphor of the body’s ability to ward off disease and invasion fits their claim that we are routinely overwhelmed by forces within that prevent change. The body has natural built-in change resistors. Whenever we are confronted with something new and unfamiliar, our body perceives it as a threat and creates anxiety. When we are operating on autopilot we are not aware of the buried emotions and beliefs that exist to sabotage change. How can we get around these natural body defenses?

We know what does not work: We are not motivated by facts and information. Our emotions are much stronger motivators and they

are often hidden from our awareness. We also know that the body will allow itself to be deprived for a very short time. And we know fear tactics don’t work as they create more anxiety, which kicks in the body’s natural defenses.

In his book, Deutschman states that there are three ways we can overcome the body’s defenses and create the change we wish — RELATE, REPEAT and REFRAME. First is “relate.” When we have an emotional relationship with a group that motivates and sustains hope, there is a reduction in anxiety. An emotional rela-tionship with a leader like a therapist or coach who is very positive and believes in our success also helps to create and sustain change.

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The second key to change is “repeat.” Anxiety is an overwhelming force that blocks our best efforts to move out of our comfort zone. Deutschman recommends starting out with small steps rather than jumping right into a big change. This creates less anxiety and resis-tance. We also know that when we repeat a new behavior pattern it often becomes comfortable and the new comfort zone.

The third key is “reframe.” We all have frames of reference through which we view the world and process information. When we are presented with facts, in order to make sense of them they have to fit in our frame of reference. Facts that do not fit are not heard or accepted and we may even label them as crazy or “out there.” Sometimes in order to make the changes we wish we need to change a frame of reference to allow for new ways of thinking.

So in order to incorporate these three key elements for change, I have developed mindfulness groups. Mindfulness is a powerful awareness tool and antidote for anxiety. Through the use of mind-fulness, and by being a part of a very supportive and positive group setting, people are able to make the changes they wish. Check out one of our mindfulness groups by visiting www.MindfulnessCen-terForWellbeing.com, and see for yourself that this is the year you can change and keep your New Year’s resolutions!

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I never thought I would have a craving for a gluten-free meal, but that has changed since eating at Nakashima’s and enjoying

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During our experience there, our group of six enjoyed many different fresh, house-made selections. We mixed in the gluten-free items so we all could get a taste. We even preferred the gluten-free soy sauce over the typical soy sauce we were used to. As one of my guests said, “The actual flavors of the sauce come out versus the typical salt-only taste.”

Our meal began with an edamame appe-tizer. This is certainly a must-order! The soybeans were perfectly tender and finished with just the right amount of sea salt. We also enjoyed the house-made vegetable Gyoza (Japanese dumplings), which everyone raved about and I am sure to have a craving

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The spicy spinach tuna dish was another diner’s favorite, featuring lightly seared tuna that allowed you to taste the natural grilled flavor and spicy spinach that sang and danced across the tongue well after each bite has been thoroughly enjoyed. It was a great treat, which certainly must be created from a secret recipe.

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The holiday season is full of celebration. It’s a time when fami-lies and friends come together, but not without some unin-tended consequences. Traveling long distances or welcoming

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According to Lee Gerdes, founder of Brainstate Technologies® and inventor of Brainwave Optimization™, life’s emotional and physical traumas build up, resulting in brainwave malfunction; essentially, the brainwaves become imbalanced and out of synchro-nization. Gerdes should know. Eighteen years ago, he survived a vicious assault by four youths with a baseball bat. He endured nine years of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder: depres-sion, irritability, sleeplessness, fatigue and anger. It was his drive to enjoy life again that led him to discover that he could combine his knowledge of computer technology and neuroscience with the healing powers of the brain to create Brainwave Optimization™.

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Imagine waking up in the morning feeling great! You bounce out of bed with the kind of energy that will take

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Here is a scenario that might sound more familiar to you or someone you know. You go for your annual physical and blood tests. The results come back and your doctor tells you to start various prescription drugs because your results were not in healthy range (i.e., cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL, glucose, blood pressure, etc.) This happens more and more each day, and this prescription drug may put a “Band-Aid” on the problem, but doctor, “What exactly got me unhealthy in the first place?”

This is not to say that some drugs don’t ever successfully prevent disease. But the fact is that no matter how you look at it, the U.S. (and to a lesser extent, other countries) has a prescription drug problem. Our citi-zens take twice as many and spend twice as much on drugs than other countries. Yet, the health of Americans is actually worse. That means we are paying money for drugs that are not working for us (and possibly

causing additional health concerns or adverse side effects in the meantime).

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Helping patients adopt a therapeutic lifestyle is the first and possibly the most important therapy doctors and other health care providers could use to treat many chronic health problems, as well as the associated obesity epidemic we are experiencing in the U.S. It all comes down to us choosing to be “proactive” about our health versus “reactive,” and too-eagerly accepting all the prescriptions that are handed to us each day. Making lifestyle

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It happens every time we turn the last page of the calendar and see that new, unfamiliar year printed on that new calendar page called January. You see

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So what should you do if you desire true change in your life come the New Year? Don’t make a resolution that is “do or die,” or you might fall off the wagon. Develop a plan! First, make a list of all of your accomplishments in the past year, however large or small. You want to build on that success.

Next, make a list of what you would like to see altered, areas in which you can improve in your health, personal or professional life. Then prioritize your top one or two items that you would like to address now. Attempting to change more than one or two things

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With this strategy and a great support team around you, you just may find success this year as you commit to your “un”resolution. Once you reach your goals, don’t wait until next year to make new ones. Keep upping the ante, or address another priority that was further down your list. Who says change can only happen on New Year’s Day? Start the change today!

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CClark Pilates Studio in downtown Neenah is a full-service Pilates studio that offers all the classic

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Taking time for spiritual wellness The definition of wellness is “being aware of and actively working towards better health.” The goal is to strike a balance between the five dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, social, intellec-tual and spiritual.

When establishing new wellness goals, our focus is often on the physical aspect of wellness, losing weight and inches; but our spirit, mind and body all need to be in balance for us to live a healthy and fulfilled life.

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It has been long held that in order to lose weight, you must create a calorie deficit. If you cut back 500 calories a day, you should lose about 1 lb. per week. If you exercise to burn off 500

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We consume three types of calories (macronutrients) that can be burned for energy: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. As most know, you can add your carbohydrates, proteins and fats consumed per day to get your total calorie intake for that day. Portion control can be quite time consuming and dictates unrealistic rules that set most people up for failure. In addition, when most people start counting their calories and following a low-calorie diet, it slows their metab-olism and their protein intake drops too low, which increases their susceptibility to infections, joint, bone and muscle disorders.

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Carbohydrates are good for nothing but burning. It’s like gaso-line — you can either burn it now or you will store it in your tank to burn later. With carbohydrates, it is a fact that if you consume more than your body can use, your body stores them for later (which contributes to weight gain). When carbohydrates are stored in

your liver and muscles, it is called glyco-gen. When the liver and muscle cells cannot store anymore glycogen, it is turned into fat. When your body needs a quick boost of energy, it converts glycogen into energy. When it needs a prolonged burst of energy, it converts fat to energy.

Protein and fat, however, have many uses in the body in addi-tion to generating energy. Protein is used to build muscle cells, to create and repair cell membranes in all cells, and to create enzymes that make it possible for all your body functions to occur. Fat transports certain nutrients that are not soluble in water, acts as a precursor to a number of hormones, insulates nerve cells to ensure that electrical charges are carried properly, and, like protein, is used to create and repair cell membranes. Furthermore, fat and protein can both be broken down and recombined into whatever form the body needs.

So you might consume muscle protein from a cow and the body might break it down and rearrange it to make a digestive enzyme, or incorporate it into the membrane of a brain cell or use it to make hemoglobin. Protein and fat are like wood – you can certainly burn it for energy, but you can also use it to build a house, or grind it up and make paper out of it.

When fats are burned, they produce ketones. Ketones are fat molecules that are incompletely burned. These ketones can be burned for further energy by certain organs or can be excreted through the urine, breath and sweat. In fact, the heart and brain, in particular, will suck up ketones to use as fuel whenever they are present. But if more ketones are produced than can be used by the body, which is usually when fat is the primary source of calories,


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then the body excretes them. There is no storage mechanism for excess ketones. It’s like burning wood and tossing out most of the charcoal because there’s no place to keep it — a waste of energy. If you are overweight, wasting energy is exactly what you want to do.

Get your head around these concepts: We observe that people who consume fewer calories have an adverse result of a slower metabolism, thus burning fewer calories. The theory behind this is the body has a survival mechanism that is trying to conserve energy and, therefore, prolonging the chances of survival during famine. On the contrary, we also observe that people who consume more calories actually burn more calories (increase their metabolism), but only on low-carbohydrate diets. Remember, carbohydrates are either burned for energy or stored. The body won’t waste carbohydrates!

We realize that portion control is an issue for many people. If you feel portion control may be what’s holding back your weight loss, we suggest you do control your carbohydrate intake. Most impor-tantly, cut out the carbohydrates that provide little nutritional value such as white sugar, white flours, donuts, chips, pop, fruit juice and products with high fructose corn syrup. Limit all breads, pastas and rice (even the healthier versions) but do consume lots of whole fruits and vegetables. Cut out your highly saturated fatty meats, such as bacon, sausage and other cured meats.

We would be remiss, if we did not include exercise in the weight-loss equation. What are you made of? Weight scales determine only the total body mass. They do not tell you whether that mass is fat, muscle or water. Body composition is more important than your total weight in determining fitness and health.

Lose weight in a healthy way by making the necessary lifestyle changes in order to have long-term success with weight loss. Set up a consultation with one of our professionals to take the guesswork out of your individual health needs.

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Yoga has always been one of those things I really enjoy doing once I get into it but I have somehow

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Developments in cognitive science over the past thirty years have advanced our understanding of human consciousness.

Contributions from many disciplines such as neuroscience, cognitive psychology, philosophy of mind, sociology, computer science and others are providing a coherent picture of the structures and processes of the mind and brain. The emerging picture is that of a much more dynamic aspect of ourselves than we ever thought possible. A person is no longer considered to be a passive observer, a bystander whose actions and experiences are determined exclusively by our genetic makeup and our early experiences and social interactions. Instead, all of us are active contributors to every aspect of our lives; to the develop-ment of our minds, brains, experiences and overall well-being. We have the ability to create, to develop, to change and to grow many more aspects of ourselves then we ever thought possible. We can even change the very structures of our brains.

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So to begin, the most important scientific discovery in this whole area is that our experiences, ideas, emotions, thoughts and perceptions can actually change the “wiring” of the brain. This is part of what is called neuroplasticity. This discovery is revolution-ary. Among neuroscientists, psychologists, brain surgeons and other scientists the most accepted theory for many decades was that the structure of our brains was fixed at an early age. And this meant that our ability to overcome problems caused by the brain’s early organization was limited. It was thought that for significant change, it would take some outside intervention, perhaps a physi-cal event, illness, injury, drugs, surgery or extensive psychother-apy. But now we have conclusive scientific evidence that our brains are dynamic and continue to change and develop new networks and pathways throughout our lives.

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Kaolin clay or white clay is one of the most common minerals. It is formed from the chemical weathering of rocks in hot, moist climates. It is mined in the United States, Brazil, Bulgaria, France, China and Germany, just to name a few. It is known for eliminating harmful microbes and toxins, while it renews cells and strength-ens the immune system. Kaolin clay is suitable for all skin types and is commonly used in many scrubs, shampoos, baths and toothpaste. This clay can be used on a daily basis to help regenerate cells in the skin, and leave skin looking and feeling smooth and free of breakouts.

Bentonite clay is a greyish cream color and can be used internally and externally. The largest and most active deposits come from Wyoming and Montana. It is known as the “swelling clay” because it will swell and become inert when mixed with water. Drinking the mixture helps detoxify the body. As it passes through the body it attracts toxins, which are expelled along with the clay. Over time, the toxins that build up in your body can cause digestive problems, headaches and allergies. Benton-ite clay is a natural way to detox the body

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Using Bentonite clay externally is equally beneficial and is known to fight troublesome acne. Mix the clay with water and apply to the skin. You may notice the acne will get worse before getting better. Do not worry if that happens. The clay is doing its job by pulling out the toxins.

French Green clay, also known as Illite clay or Sea clay, is one of the most common clays used in skin care products. At one time French quarries controlled the production of this green clay, hence the name it is now known as. However, over time Wyoming, Montana, China and other European countries realized they had the same mineral deposits as France and began distributing the clay. French Green clay is a great purifying agent since it contains essential trace minerals such as silica, aluminum, magnesium, calcium,

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Rhassoul clay is harvested from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It is reddish brown in color and is rich in minerals that include sodium, potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium, just to name a few. The clay not only works to remove impurities from your skin, it also replaces them with trace minerals that help firm the skin. The clay’s high level of ions make it ideal for toning and enriching the skin. This clay also restores elasticity, unclog-ging pores, removing dead skin and surface oil.

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Caution! You may want to check for the following ingredients in your body care products today! They are on the “Most Wanted” list to be removed from skin and body care prod-

ucts. If your goal is to have healthy, vibrant skin and hair, you certainly want to avoid these. Don’t be fooled by labels that are branded “natural,” as many still contain the “Most Wanted” eight. Remember, your skin is your largest organ and absorbs everything you put on it.1. First on the list is Propylene Glycol. This cheap synthetic

petrochemical is used as an emulsifying base in many creams and lotions to make the skin soft. It is also used in deodorants and may peel the skin off sensitive armpit skin. Ultimately, it ages the skin faster, is a skin irritant and can potentially cause allergic reactions and stress to the kidneys and liver as it is absorbed through the skin.

2. Next on the list is the primary sudsing agent in many shampoos and soaps: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). This harsh, caustic detergent sudses well and is inexpensive. You will find it in shampoos, soaps and facial cleansers as well as engine degreasers and garage floor cleaners. Research shows that SLSs have a degenerative effect on cell membranes. SLSs also denature protein in skin, hair and eyes, leading to aged skin, brittle hair and, potentially, cataracts. This chemical is also linked to corrosion of hair follicles, which can contribute to hair loss. Absorption of SLSs through the skin can concentrate in your organs. In addition, SLS is a mutagen, which means that it is capable of changing the information in the genetic material of your cells.

3. Then we have scents. Fragrance is a primary ingredient in many body care products. Fragrances are synthetic and made in a test tube from any of over 200+ synthetic ingredients. Ever wonder why you sneeze or get a headache when you walk by someone who “smells”? This is why! Fragrance chemicals bio-accumulate in our organs and may correlate to many symptoms, including sneezing, headaches, lung problems, dizziness, memory

impairment, rashes and even vomiting. They are cheap toxic imitations of what we can find in nature. Check your products and be aware of how you feel and react to “smells.”

4. Another on the list is Mineral Oil. Mineral oil comes from petroleum. This ingredient clogs and enlarges skin’s pores, leads to poor saggy skin, decreases the ability of the skin cells to exchange nutrients and may cause skin irritations.

5. If you have allergies, here is another on the “Most Wanted” list you’ll be interested in: Parabens (Poly, Methyl, Butyl or Ethyl). Parabens are cheap preservatives used to inhibit microbial growth in body care products and are highly toxic.

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7. Then there is the “color” of your products, which is most likely synthetic too. Synthetic Colors are used in shampoos, hair dyes, skin creams and body lotions to achieve a “wow” appeal. Color is noted on a label as FD&C or D&C followed by a number and color, and can cause allergies along with skin and nerve problems.

8. The last “Most Wanted” ingredient on the list is Triethonolamine (TEA) — not the kind you drink! TEA is often used as a product base and to adjust pH. TEAs can be toxic if absorbed in the body

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Maybe you’ll make New Year’s reso-lutions this year, and maybe you won’t. Maybe you’ll ‘make’ them,

but won’t write them down on paper to avoid actually being accountable for them. Whatever your feelings are about resolu-tions, chances are you’ll at least set some intentions for yourself for the coming year.

You’ve likely heard about setting SMART goals — Specific, Measureable, Attain-able, Realistic and Timely. This is the goal setting process, but what about the actual goal itself? How do you determine what your goal even is? Ask yourself:

•What do I want for myself? What do I want for others in my life? Often, what you want for others is indicative of what you want for yourself.

•What is my deep, driving desire? Be clear on what your desire is and why you want it. When a focused desire is present, the way to fulfill it is also present.

•Why do you even want to set a goal/resolution/intention at all? What will doing nothing — maintaining your current self — mean to you?

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Maybe 2013 is the year you resolve to put yourself first or at least farther up the priority list. Maybe your intention is to try some-thing you’ve never done before, even if you’re a little unsure about it. Many of the students at Aerial Dance Pole Exercise didn’t begin taking classes because their intention was to learn how to pole dance. Instead, they had searched for “something” that would satisfy their desire for a fun and unique activity to help them stay motivated to exercise, or they were seeking an activity that would boost their confidence in an environment where they wouldn’t feel judged.

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What do you want 2013 to be for you? Close your eyes, take a deep breath … and jump!

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Saw palmetto is a fan-shaped palm that grows in the Southeastern United States. The berry of this palm

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Saw palmetto berries help rebuild the endocrine system, so the berries can be

beneficial for the prostate, thyroid and other glands. Another excellent use for saw palmetto is to build up strength and body tissues. It can be used by body builders or those with general debility or wasting diseases. Saw palmetto has also been known to increase breast size in women.

Saw palmetto is one of the widely used phyto-therapeutic agents for (enlarged prostate) benign prostatic hyperplasia. Saw palmetto reduces prostate size by inhibiting the enzyme testosterone-5-alpha-reductase from transform-ing healthy testosterone hormones into unhealthy DHT. An older study published in Current Therapeutic Research found that after 90 days of supplementation (with a 95% fatty acid standardized preparation of 160 mg twice daily) there was a 88% success rate of patient symptoms with BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Some recent studies at greenmedinfo.com show saw palmetto’s abilities to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells. Other studies show that the concentrated extract of saw palmetto is just as effective, and without side effects, as drugs used for BPH.

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It might surprise you to learn that being hypnotized has nothing to do with willpower. All hypnosis is really self-hypnosis and is about the power of imagination. Hypnosis does not involve

a contest of wills or an exotic ability only a few people possess. Self-hypnosis is a skill that most people are able to learn. Trance is a state of relaxed awareness that we all experience; for example, when we drift between sleeping and waking, concentrate on a book or daydream. The creative, intuitive mind takes over from the analytical mind. This mind works with metaphors, images and stories rather than our usual logic.

The hypnotist’s words trigger a creative, problem-solving process. New awareness, insights and connections between the head and the heart can occur. The basis of this receptive state is trust in the natural, instinctive ability of your mind to enhance your health and well-being.

Your own personality and abilities create the experience. Some people see inner movies or drifting colors; others see the inside of their eyelids. Some can speak clearly in trance; others signal with finger movements to communicate with the hypnotist. Some feel light, as if floating; others feel warm and heavy.

Mastering the basics of self-hypnosis takes one to five sessions with the therapist, plus frequent practice on your own or with the use of CDs or audiocassettes. Trance produces deep relaxation that releases muscle tension, and refreshes both mind and body. It provides rest from the fatigue of bracing against daily stress and allows you to restore your energy.

There are two general styles of hypnotherapy, the directive method and Ericksonian or nondirective method. The directive method is the one you might see advertised for help losing weight

or quitting smoking, and it tends to be a one-size-fits-all approach done in groups. This probably works well for about a third of the group. These are the people who are determined and ready to change. They are motivated to follow the hypnotist’s instructions during the session and do assignments after the session.

Eriksonian hypnosis (my favorite kind) stimulates the imagi-nation to use the mind/body connection to achieve change. For example, I got rid of a 20-year-old wart on the sole of one foot by picturing an ordinary yellow pencil with the eraser erasing the wart. The Ericksonian approach brings to light underlying issues that make change difficult. For example, I suggested to a patient that she picture herself going to the funeral of her dear friend, Mister Cigarette. When I told her to look at him in the coffin and say goodbye, she popped out of trance. She couldn’t do that

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The celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. A New Year’s resolution is a commitment you make to accomplish a project, fulfill some personal goal or change

a habit. The tradition of the New Year’s (new beginnings) resolu-tion goes all the way back to the ancient Babylonians, who made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. In 153 B.C., Janus, a mythical king of early Rome for whom January was named, was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions, and many Romans looked for forgiveness from their enemies and also exchanged gifts before the beginning of each year. In the Medieval era, the knights took the “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. During Judaism’s New Year, Rosh Hashanah, through the High Holidays and culminat-ing in Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), one is to reflect upon one’s wrongdoings over the year, and both seek and offer forgive-ness. In the Middle Ages, Christians changed New Year’s Day to December 25, the birth of Jesus. Then they changed it to March 25, a holiday called the Annunciation. In the sixteenth century, Pope Gregory XIII revised the Julian calendar, and the celebration of the New Year was returned to January 1.

Resolutions have changed throughout the centuries, becom-ing more self-centered and superficial. Most popular resolutions today involve losing weight, exercising more, eating healthier, going back to school, getting a different job, doing better finan-cially, reducing stress, living more balanced, being happier and kinder, eliminating smoking or drinking, etc.

What are the odds that you will be successful achieving your reso-lutions? A 2007 study by the University of Bristol involving 3,000 people showed that 88% of those who set New Year’s resolutions fail, despite the fact that 52% of the study’s participants were confident of success at the beginning. How can this affect you? Feelings of guilt, anger, depression, anxiety and failure develop, which lower your self-esteem and can create more difficulties for you than before, or make you question why you made the resolution to begin with.

The tradition of setting resolutions will never stop, so what can be done to give you a better chance of success?

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unhealthy ones.11. Break down large resolutions into smaller ones,

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14. Most important, have fun and laugh a lot during the process.

What if you don’t achieve your goal? Love and accept your-self. Know that you tried your best. Start over, and review your commitment, plan and steps towards success. There is nothing written that the only time you can have or start a resolution is the start of a year. Do not add stress to your life. There may be deeper issues that need to be addressed with a psychotherapist.

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New research shows that chiropractic spinal manip-ulation has significantly fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief than commonly prescribed medications. A study done at Duke University Evidence-based Practice Center in 2001 found that spinal manipulation resulted in near immediate improvement for tension headaches that originated in the neck.

Another study in the Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics in 1995 found that chiropractic spinal manipula-tive therapy is an effective treatment for tension headaches and that those who ceased chiropractic treatment after four weeks, experienced a sustained therapeutic benefit in contrast with those patients who received commonly prescribed medication.

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light in the room, change seats or position, get a blanket or pillow, or perhaps a drink or snack … anything to help make the viewing more comfortable.

Your life is a bit like watching a movie — some parts are exciting, others are truly touching; there can be joy, comedy and wonderful adventures. But if your life resembles more of a horror flick, filled with sadness, anxiety, frustration, anger and fear, maybe it’s time to change the DVD!

A lot of people don’t realize that we really do “create our own reality.” It seems that life just keeps handing them challenge after challenge, and problems continue to be added to an already stress-filled existence. While in that space, they forget that they are power-ful creators who can take charge of their life and turn it around. Stress is just your body’s way of telling you it’s time for you to make a change. If you ignore it or try to cover it up, you are really resisting change, which will eventually lead to a downward spiral.

It may be helpful to recall these quotes from Albert Einstein:• “ Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and

expecting different results.” • “ If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get

what you’ve always gotten.”• “ We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking

we used when we created them.”

We can learn from Norman Cousins, for example. He was diag-nosed with an aggressive, incurable, painful disease for which there was no medical treatment and was told he had very little chance of survival. Cousins decided if that was the case, he was going to enjoy every minute he had remaining, so he spent his days reading funny stories, jokes and comics, and watching any humorous show or comedy he could get his hands on. Within a month his disease had disappeared.

Sometimes it just takes a wakeup call to remember your true identity, as in the case of Cousins. But you don’t have to wait for

a serious issue to take the actions that can turn your life around. Take a look at your life from a different perspective. A process Byron Katie calls “The Work” can be very helpful to sort through your belief systems and produce a turnaround. It may also be useful to work with a friend or “outsider” who is able to look at your situation objectively and help you see where and how you are creating your experiences by resisting change.

If your life is not going the way you had hoped and dreamed, perhaps it is time to change the way you are doing things. Rather than watching the same old movie using your usual coping mech-anisms, maybe it’s time to change the DVD and watch how your life transforms into a joyful, magnificent adventure!

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Paper, scissors and youBy Sharon Kay Beyer

In the spring of 1998, I enrolled in a “New Direction” class at Alverno College, and my homework reminded me of a project I did in seventh grade: Our geography teacher, Mrs. Nock,

who filled our classroom with artifacts and souvenirs from her world travels, shared with us stacks of National Geographic and various travel magazines, and asked us to engage in scrapbook-ing an imaginary trip to a foreign country and then write a report about it. “My Trip to London” was a fun way to learn about Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. With scissors, paper and glue, I clipped out pictures of the Tower of London and red telephone booths and imagined gazing upon the Crowned Jewels and taking snapshots of Windsor Castle. I not only received an “A” for my colorful catalogue travel log, but the experience also introduced me to the concept of creative visualization and using the power of imagination to create what you want.

I was 36 years old when I was given the “new” assignment of making a collage of my dream future. Some adults in the class scoffed and groaned, while I was thrilled. This was vintage Mrs. Nock, and I remembered what happened the last time I used school glue and scissors, and I was hopeful it would happen again …

I played the French horn in band and was a member of the sensa-tional Appleton East Patriot marching band. Near the end of class one day in the spring of 1980, our band teacher announced big news: “We’ve

been invited to participate in the International Festival of Marching Bands, and we are going to London and will perform in Wembley Arena …” and it’s foggy to me anymore what more was said. “Going to London” rang through my head as memories of Buckingham Palace and Picadilly Circus and “that scrapbook” flooded my mind. Dizzy with excitement and fundraisers, time flew and soon I was aboard a Boeing 747, living an expression of a dream.

… so, with France in my sights, I gathered used magazines from the local libraries and cut out my Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triom-phe pictures and envisioned the romantic City of Lights as I stuck them into a new collage. I even bought a new journal with a Parisian theme and began seeing myself strolling along the Champs Elysees and sipping vin blanc at a chic bistro in Saint Germain. I taped the collage to my office door where I could see it every day. One year later, I got a new neighbor. A young French woman moved into the unit below mine and we became friends. Ana moved back to France after summer’s end, but returned once more in December and revealed big news: “I’m getting married, Shar’ron, and I would like you to come to my wedding.” A June wedding in France? I beamed and said I’d love to attend. And so it was on a summer evening in 2000, I sipped cham-pagne and waltzed to Strauss under a white canopy in the orchard-rich Loire Valley countryside, drinking in the experience of another

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What can a doctor of chiropractic do?Headaches are the third-most-common reason that people seek chiropractic care. In other words, chiropractic care is very success-ful at treating headaches.

Chiropractic spinal manipulation improves spinal function and alleviates stress on your body. Your nervous system and associated muscles relax, and the result is fewer headaches.

A good chiropractor offers advice on posture, ergonomics (work postures), exercises and relaxation techniques. This advice should help to relieve the recurring joint irritation and muscle tension in the neck and upper back.

Doctors of chiropractic have extensive training to help their patients in many ways — not just for back pain. They know how tension in the spine relates to problems in other parts of the body, and they can take steps to relieve those problems. Talk to your doctor of chiropractic about ways to improve your lifestyle to lead a healthier life by focusing on wellness and prevention.

Dr. Tyler Skibba, DC, CCEP, and Dr. Brent Buss, DC, CCEP, practice at The Chiropractic Advantage in Appleton. Each has completed over 600 hours of continuing education in the areas of chiropractic medicine, advanced adjusting techniques, physio-

therapy, neurology, TMJ and extremity treatments, sports performance and soft-tissue techniques. Using gentle, effective treatments, these chiropractic physicians focus on giving patients quality healthcare, treating patients of all ages.

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With practice and tolerance, everyone grows and changes. These benefits are only the beginning of the multi-faceted Cuong Nhu experience. Some of the most

significant gains that I continue to see in Cuong Nhu students and teachers has been how we affect others and stay humble. Teachers give back to Cuong Nhu by sharing their knowledge and testing to keep growing and inspiring the younger generation. Students learn and help each other and eventually become teachers, giving back to the style.

The people that put the most into Cuong Nhu or life in general, tend to get the most out of Cuong Nhu training or life. If we continue to practice and remind ourselves to be patient, mostly with our self, we will see our hard work bloom, flower and spread seeds of knowledge to many others in the garden of our actions. This cyclical continuation has kept Cuong Nhu alive since the Founder, O’Sensei Ngo Dong, first created it in the United States in 1971. Over 41 years later, there over 60 dojos in the United States, one in France, one in Germany and one in Venezuela.

It took dedication from all the students in those 41 years to grow to the nonprofit organization it is today. So with the New Year opening, if you feel the call to sincerely devote yourself to physi-cal, mental and spiritual growth, I encourage you to begin, begin, begin!

Parnee Paras teaches people to breathe fully, offers therapeutic massage and teaches Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts at her studio, Revolution Dojo LLC, 225 N. Richmond St., Suite 206, Appleton. Visit her website at www.revdojo.com to learn more.

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communityCALENDARTuesdays starting in January • 5:30-7:30 p.m.Eight-Week Co-Ed Mindfulness Group

Facilitator: Judy Rogers, L.C.S.W.Is it time to step up and make the changes

you have always wished for? The New Year of-ten brings motivation and energy to make the changes you think about all year long. Are you ready to journey to a healthier and hap-pier New Year? Learn new ways of thinking and being. Find out what works to dissolve in-ner resistance that makes change so difficult. Our next Mindfulness groups will be starting in January. We have a Women’s Group and a Co-ed Group starting in January. Call today to reserve your place at 920.722.7245. Location: Mindful-ness Center for Wellbeing, 18 Jewelers Park, Suite 210, Neenah. Check out the website for more information about Mindfulness and groups: mindfulnesscenterforwellbeing.com.

Friday, January 11 – Sunday, January 13A Chakra Focused Women’s Winter Wellness Weekend Retreat

Start your New Year off right! Join us for a women’s weekend focused on personal growth, healing and spiritual development! Chakra in-tensive groups; focus on one chakra at a time! Chakra yoga and chakra yoga nidra, chakra tai chi, chakra massage, chakra crystal healing, intui-tive readings, meditation, wine, and much more! Beautiful and peaceful country location, 4118 Lakeshore Road, Sheboygan, WI. Space is limited. Reserve your spot ASAP! Fee of $475 includes all activities, services, materials and food. Registra-tion/info contact Christina Wilke-Burbach from Mind, Soul and Self at www.mindsoulandself.com/Retreats.html, [email protected] or 608.393.7353.

Wednesdays starting January 16 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.Eight-Week Mindful Women’s Group

Facilitator: Judy Rogers, L.C.S.W.Is it time to step up and make the changes you

have always wished for? With the New Year al-most upon us, now is the time for you to join a guided group experience. Are you ready to jour-ney to a healthier and happier New Year? Learn new ways of thinking and being. Find out what works to dissolve inner resistance that makes change so difficult. Our next Mindful Women’s group starts January 16 and will continue for eight Wednesday evenings. Call today to reserve your place at 920.722.7245. Location: Mindful-ness Center for Wellbeing, 18 Jewelers Park, Suite 210, Neenah. Check out the website for more information about Mindfulness and groups: mindfulnesscenterforwellbeing.com.

Saturday, January 19 • 9 a.m.-NoonMandala Morning – Your Inner Light

Facilitated by: Laural Virtues WautersCreate a healing mandala inspired by your in-

ner light. Experience a guided meditation to help you open your heart and allow your inner light to shine through your hands and onto the paper. Create a healing mandala based on your personal healing intention. (Art kit includes seven rainbow inspired prismacolor pencils, silver gel pen and black paper.) No artistic experience is needed.

Place: 2619 E. Glacier Drive, Green Bay.Fee: $50 - Includes mandala supplies. Save $10

if you’ve attended a mandala class and bring your own art kit. For more information go to: www.treeoflifeawakening.com.

Saturday, January 26 • 9 a.m.-NoonHolistic Breakthrough Transforma-tional Workshop

This experiential workshop is for anyone who is feeling “stuck” or disconnected in life. These powerful holistic techniques will lead you to the breakthrough you are looking for to transform your life into one of joy and ease! Presented by Dr. Ann Khanna of Rainbows In Harmony at 4650 W. Spencer St., Appleton. For more information please visit “events” at www.rainbowsinharmony.com. Space is limited, register now for Early Bird discount.

Friday & Saturday, February 1 & 2 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday optional)Illuminate Your Life — Awaken Within — Two-Day Retreat at The Bridge-Between

Facilitated by: Laural Virtues WautersIlluminate Your Life by Awakening Within —

journey through your soul body (chakras) and connect to the oneness that resides within you. This two-day retreat will be organized into eight sessions. Each session will include an overview of the physical properties of each of the eight lev-els of your soul body (chakras) along with sacred geometry, archetypal energy and world belief. Intention stones and essential oils will help you deepen your connection to your soul’s desire. Ex-perience the process of journeying into your soul body to receive healing insights.

Fee: $160 - Includes lunch both days, a set of eight chakra stones, 50 Awaken Within mandala cards plus a journal and pen.

**Stay overnight on Thursday, Friday or Sat-urday night for an additional $55/night. Meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Please contact The Bridge-Between Retreat Center by calling 920.864.7230 for more information and directions. A non-refundable deposit of $40 is re-quired to reserve your space. The check can be made out to and mailed to: The Bridge-Between, 4471 Flaherty Lane, Denmark, WI 54208.

For more information go to: www.treeoflife-awakening.com or www.bridge-between.com.

Saturday, February 9 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Healing with Aromatherapy Class/Holistic Healing with Aromatherapy Certification Series

Heal yourself and others! Aromatherapy and es-sential oils are nature’s holistic medicine. Learn what aromatherapy is, the science behind how it works, holistic properties of the oils, how to blend and safely use oils, techniques and lots of recipes. Se-ries combines clinical & intuitive aromatherapy. This class/series is unlike any other one out there! Taught by Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD(c), a leading aroma-therapy expert and teacher. Peacefield Yoga, 4118 Lakeshore Road, Sheboygan, WI. Reserve your spot by Feb. 3! Fee of $100 includes all materials/workbook. Registration/more info contact Christina, Mind, Soul and Self at www.mindsoulandself.com, [email protected] or 608.393.7353.

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ACUPUNCTURE

Westshore Acupuncture, LLC404 North Main St., Suite 503, Oshkosh920.230.7207Find us on Facebook!

Westshore Acupuncture is a holistic natural well-ness center. We use traditional Chinese medical therapies, including acupuncture, herbal medicine formulas, whole-food vitamins and supplements, and manual therapies, such as cupping, Tui Na massage, Gua Sha and Moxibustion treatments. Our practitioner has over 25 years experience in health care and can work with you and your physi-cian to stimulate your body’s own natural healing ability, without drugs or chemicals. Call us today for a FREE consultation.

BODYWORK

New Possibilities Integration, LLCVictoria L. Huss, Certified Rolfer™103 W. College Ave., Suite 601, Appleton920.427.7653 • www.wisconsinrolfing.com

Rolfing® Structural Integration is a transformative bodywork and education system designed to align and balance the body.

Many of us have old habits, accidents and pat-terns “locked” into our posture and musculature — causing chronic pain, inflexibility and decreased mobility. Rolfing® unwinds this chronic strain and offers new possibilities for standing, moving and being.

BOUTIQUE - WIGS/BREAST CARE

Nell’s Wigs & Boutique2031 S. Webster Ave., Suite B, Green Bay920.393.4912 • [email protected]

Nell’s Wigs is a full service, licensed wig salon dedicated to discreet and personable service. Whether you need a wig for medical hair

loss, fashion, cosmetic, work, travel or fun, our mission is to make you feel comfortable and con-fident in your style. We carry the largest inventory of designer wigs in Wisconsin!

BRAINWAVE OPTIMIZATION

Brain Training of the Fox Valley101 W. Edison Center, Suite 224, Appleton920.284.4874www.braintrainingfv.com

Hits to the head and hurts to the heart can cause us to smoke, drink, lose sleep and be irritable, sad, or otherwise, just feel dis-

connected from life. We know the brain is the control center for everything we think and do. It can be tuned up, re-calibrated and refined. Near-ly 30,000 people across the world have experi-enced positive changes in their lives as a result of Brainwave Optimization™. A sophisticated tech-nology, but a simple process of the brain mirror-ing itself back to its full potential.

CHILDCARE

Growing Time Child Care Center2738 Manitowoc Road, Green [email protected]

Growing Time offers a healthy choice for your children. We have joined the community supported agriculture program

(CSA). This means we serve chemical-free vegeta-bles and free-range chicken, along with beef from local farmers. Our center uses homemade soap to reduce chemical exposure. We care for children ages 4-weeks to 13-years and are open 5:30am to 6pm. Before and after school care/transportation and summer programs are offered to school-age children. Parent trusted and family owned since 1985.

CHIROPRACTIC

The Chiropractic AdvantageDr. Brent Buss, DC, CCEPDr. Tyler Skibba, DC, CCEP658 W. Ridgeview Dr., Appleton920.997.9740 • www.thechiroadvantage.com

Our chiropractic physi-cians perform gentle,

effective treatments, treating patients of all ages. Each doctor has undergone rigorous training on diagnosing and treating health problems of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and they are unparalleled in their knowledge of the neck, back and extremities. We focus on you, striv-ing to make your experience warm, friendly and comforting.

CHIROPRACTOR & NUTRITION

Appleton Chiropractic2425 West Wisconsin Ave., Appleton920.731.0715 • www.fixmedoc.com

Roy Ostenson, B.S., D.C., C.C.S.T., helps patients reach optimal wellness through chiropractic care and clinical nutrition. We offer our patients objec-tive, blood-based health analysis with the most comprehensive nutrition and health program in the Appleton area. Based on a 52-point blood panel and hair and urine analysis, your Science Based Nu-trition™ report includes supplement recommenda-tions, foods to avoid, a review of your medications, side effects and more. The pursuit for optimal well-ness is an active process of making choices towards a healthy existence.

COLON HYDRO-THERAPY

Natural Healing SolutionsCertified Colon Hydro-Therapists345 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite #6, Appleton920.830.3909www.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 hy-drotherapy 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 body’s PH balance, stimulates the immune system and allows free passage of nutrients into the blood.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Cleansing Spirits BodyworkCasie PelnarSeymour, WI920.217.3667 • [email protected]“Promoting Health & Harmony”

Craniosacral therapy is a light touch and can be integrated with VHT, reiki and matrix energetic to help the body find the proper alignment. When integrated with these non-invasive techniques, the body is able to recognize restrictions that are compromising the natural healing process. The body is then able to clear these restrictions, which allows healing to begin.

Therapeutic PulseSharon Blake, CMT345 E. Wisconsin Ave., #8, Appleton920.740.5101 • www.iahp.com/[email protected]

Sharon helps your body find balance integrating craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage therapy, visceral ma-nipulation and therapeutic massage. Craniosacral therapy (CST) helps the

nervous system “reboot” to find a new, calmer bal-ance. CST is beneficial for: stress, depression, TMJ, headaches & migraines, ADD/ADHD, reflux & colic and more. Hours by appointment.

DENTAL

Twohig DentalWilliam J. Twohig, DDS417 E. Ann St., Weyauwega920.867.3101 • www.drtwohig.com

Twohig Dental wants you to experience a natural and holistic approach to dentistry. Our practice is a mercury-free, health-centered office. We believe in treating patients as individuals. We are dedicat-ed to advanced education in traditional and non-traditional dentistry. We invite you to schedule a consultation with us.

EDUCATION

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500 • www.BlueSkyMassage.com

Blue Sky strives to inspire and chal-lenge our students as they become professional massage therapists. We

integrate community outreach, holistic practices and wellness into our massage therapy program. We have full- and part-time options. Financial aid available for those who qualify. Open houses year round! Touch the lives of others, become a mas-sage therapist! Call today!

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION

Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center1486 Kenwood Dr., Menasha • 920.722.2100www.HealthyMeToday.com

At Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center, we are committed to helping YOU feel better, function better and live better! To best serve his patients, Dr. Vander Wielen offers:

spine and extremity care, nutritional counseling, functional medicine, advanced diagnostic testing and in-office lab tests.

FURNITURE

Reclaimed DesignsJenny Peterson 715.250.1571See portfolio at: www.jensgardenofhealing.com

Jenny at Reclaimed Designs has a love of furni-ture. She specializes in painting, distressing and re-upholstering a variety of furniture. Handmade upholstered headboards and room screens are also a specialty that she provides. Jenny uses re-cycled materials as much as possible, along with chemical-free paints and finishes. See her website for her portfolio or stop in to see her studio. Stu-dio hours vary, please call ahead of time.

GOURMET RETAIL/GIFT

The Wire Whisk767 North Casaloma Dr., Appleton920.739.3663www.thewirewhisk.com

We are the store for all cooks offering cook-ware, bakeware, serve-ware, barware, cutlery,

gadgets, tableware, glassware, kitchen electrics, specialty foods and kitchen housewares. Profes-sional knife sharpening services are also available. Our family, serving your family for over 33 years! Gift cards available. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

HAIR RESTORATION

Natural Tresses10 E. College Ave., Suite 222, Appleton920.358.5419 • www.naturaltresses.co

Natural Tresses is a pro-fessional hair exten-sion studio, specializ-ing in over 20 different

extension techniques and is also a custom wig boutique. Our nationally certified wigmaster is on staff to service any of your hair restoration needs. We carry an exclusive selection of hair extensions, custom wigs and hairpieces. We also specialize in custom makeup, wig restoration, cleaning and repair services, and we hold workshops and class-es throughout the year.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Anytime FitnessFor a location near you, visit our website.www.anytimefitness.com

Anytime Fitness is open 24/7/365 to provide you with the

essential elements of a great workout, such as treadmills, ellipticals and bikes — all with flat-screen 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.

Good Vibrations Studio 1211 Rickmeyer Dr., Fond du Lac920.921.1211 • [email protected]

At Good Vibrations Studio, you come in and spend ten minutes on a “wig-gle” machine. The machine tones and helps you achieve your fitness goals as if you have spent an hour at

the gym. Watch as your clothes become loose and you drop pants sizes. Relax and enjoy a session in our infrared sauna or on an Amethyst Biomat, both of which help to rid the body of toxins and contrib-ute to whole body wellness. Enjoy Nikken filtered water, essential oils and take part in our free classes on weight loss, stress reduction, how to prevent and get rid of colds, the flu and more. Mention this listing and receive a FREE ONE-WEEK TRIAL MEM-BERSHIP. Open Mon.-Thu. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC730 Lake Park Rd., Menasha920.882.8900 • www.lakeparkfitness.comSee our ad on pg. 9.

Lake Park Swim & Fit-ness is the Fox Valley’s newest and most re-

freshing health club. Locally owned and operat-ed, 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 CitiesFor a location near you see our ad on pg. 61 or visit www.ymcafoxcities.org.

Being healthy means more than being physically active. It’s 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. It’s not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.


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A Better You/Boresha CoffeeJacquelyn Wilson920.737.3555 • [email protected] • BLOG: coffeewithjacque.com

WHY BORESHA? Boresha em-powers you to develop a healthy relationship with food

by providing a simple, delicious way to continue your quest for health and wellness, while our unique opportunities foster financial freedom and give back to the community. Boresha is the home of the World’s Only Fat Burning Coffee and Tea! Certified Organic • Patented Hunger Control • Bal-anced Energy • Low Acid • Buffered Caffeine • Fair Trade. Call for your complimentary sample!

Simply HerbsCheryl Hosmer, Naturopath, CNHPCertified Biofeedback SpecialistSynergy Chiropractic & Wellness CenterN1739 Lily of the Valley Dr., Suite 7, Greenville920.757.6440 • www.simplyherbs.net

Cheryl has been coaching clients on lifestyle changes for over 10 years. She uses several holistic techniques including iridology, clinical kinesiology and Quantum LIFE Biofeedback to help clients re-gain balanced energy allowing them to self heal. Simply Herbs also carries professional products including herbs, supplements, homeopathics, es-sential oils and Bach flower remedies to support optimal health.

HEALTH FOOD STORE

Terry Naturally2625 Development Dr., Suite 40, Green Bay920.965.1002 • www.terrynaturally.comHours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.Farmer’s Market Every Wednesday, 3-7 p.m.

Stop in and talk with our knowledgeable staff to get your

health questions answered. We can recommend a natural protocol for you to take charge of your health. We carry a full line of nutritional supple-ments, organic bulk olive oils & vinegars, specialty foods, locally raised meats, health & beauty prod-ucts and much more!

HOLISTIC MEDICINE

Peace & Wellness CenterPatricia Poole920.819.3774 • [email protected] 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 WellnessDr. Nancy Soliven, D.C., M.D., ChiropractorMegan Hoffman, C.S.T. Diplomat424 E. Longview Dr., Suite B, Appleton920.734.6389

Good health is being balanced physically, men-tally, emotionally and spiritually. At our treatment center our goal is to help you live a long, healthy life. Our caring, compassionate, multi-disciplinary, and highly skilled health care professionals seek and treat the causes associated with a wide range of medical issues. We offer our patients cranio-sacral therapy, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, lymphatic drainage and food intolerance testing. Schedule your appointment today.

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

Life Force Wellness Center, LLCAlexandria S. Binkowski, MH, ND, MS404 N. Main St., Suite 106, Oshkosh920.217.1769 • [email protected]

Are you feeling stressed over work, fi-nances or a relationship? Are you an actor, athlete, artist or musician who has lost your groove and wants to re-gain it plus go beyond to your full po-

tential? If so, contact me for an integrated ap-proach to achieve total health and well-being. Join me on a journey to enhance your naturally born gifts and to help you live the life you were des-tined for — a LIFE IN BALANCE. Collaboration, holistic, intuitive and empathic methods are used to reach your goals fast and effectively.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Rainbows in HarmonyDr. Ann KhannaAppleton • [email protected]

Rainbows In Harmony

Do you have a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issue that has you feeling stuck and in need of relief? I left traditional medicine

over 15 years ago and have studied and practiced holistic methods of achieving health and wellness. Using a variety of energetic techniques, we create a personal, one-of-a-kind healing session to help you remove individual blocks and restore healthy energy flow. Finally solve the issues that are con-straining you and begin fully living life to your highest potential. Visit my website to learn how Energy Restoration can help you! Call or email for your free 15-minute consultation.

Wellness Essentials, LLC456 N. Main St., OshkoshLocated at the Harmony Wellness Center920.410.4022 • www.WellnessEssentialsLLC.comProviding Innovative Wellness with Care & Integrity

Kari A. Uselman, Ph.D., has been in private practice since 2006. She is nationally certified in biofeedback and complex homeopathy, is an ad-vanced practitioner of Quantum Re-

flex Analysis, cation mud-packing and vastu bioen-ergetics, 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 certified through the Natural Therapies Cer-tification Board and has over 1000 satisfied clients.

HOME HEALTH

HomeAid Health Care1463 Kenwood Dr., Menasha920.969.0526www.homeaidhealthcare.com

HomeAid Health Care is a safe and affordable solution to indepen-dent living for seniors. HomeAid provides a full range of non-medi-

cal services including: companion care, personal care, home support care, transport care and thera-peutic care. All our services are designed to keep seniors in the Fox Valley living independently and happily at home; the place we all prefer to be.

HORMONES & WELLNESS

Wise Woman WellnessRandi Mann, NP — Owner, Board Certified Woman’s Health Nurse Practitioner and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner1480 Swan Rd., De Pere920.339.5252 • www.wisewomanwellness.com


Randi Mann, NP, helps women of all

ages live healthy, vital, joy-filled lives through medical and non-medical so-lutions, education and lifestyle guid-ance. Seek care from an expert knowledgeable in the latest scientific

research, and offers integration of complementary and conventional approaches. Mann has achieved the prestigious NAMS Menopause Practitioner Cer-tification and has spoken nationally on behalf of the Bioidentical Hormone Initiative. She is skilled at pre-scribing customized, bioidentical hormones when needed. Attend the introductory seminar “End Hor-mone 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!Find out more information on

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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Mindfulness Center for Wellbeing, LLC18 Jewelers Park Dr., Suite 210, Neenah920.722.7245www.mindfulnesscenterforwellbeing.com

Are you ready to journey to a happier and healthier life? Are you considering counseling to support you in meeting your goals? If so, I congratulate you for being a good listener to your life.

At the Mindfulness Center for Wellbeing, you will learn scientifically-validated mind body medicine skills that will enhance your capacity for self-aware-ness, self-acceptance and self-care. Become your own expert in how your mind interacts with your body to create better emotional, mental, social and physical health. We teach simple self-care tech-niques like Mindfulness Meditation, Qi Qong Breath Exercises, Visualization, Guided Imagery, Affirma-tions, Journaling, Stress Management and Loving Kindness Relationship skills. We offer free Mind Body Medicine Classes, 8-Week Mindful Women’s Group, as well as individual and couple counseling. Our therapist, Judy Rogers, L.C.S.W., has over 20 years of counseling experience.

LIFE COACH

Life Spectrums, LLCJoan M. EkProfessional Life Coach/Reiki Master/ Registered Yoga Teacher920.733.9793 • [email protected]

With over 25 years experi-ence in several areas of health care, Joan special-

izes in providing a safe, honest, nurturing, chal-lenging (and fun!) environment for individuals to explore their innate potential to heal and live the quality life of their choosing. She offers profes-sional life coaching services, reiki therapy and teaching, yoga instruction for all abilities, resource and referral services, seminars and workshops to empower each person on an integrative basis.

Wise Woman Wellness LLCJulie Rider, OTR, CLCP 1480 Swan Rd., De Pere920.339.5252 • www.wisewomanwellness.com


Julie Rider is a regis-tered occupational

therapist, life coach practitioner and certified Just For Me™ Wellbeing Group Coach. She encourages indi-viduals to discover their very best self. As a coach, Julie partners with

her clients to empower them to stretch beyond their limits and to see opportunities within obsta-cles, to map out and achieve goals, and to ulti-mately reach overall wellness and effectiveness in all areas of their lives. She is available for individual coaching in person or by telephone, as well as of-fers group coaching. She is available to visit your company for group presentations with content tailored to your specific needs.

LIGHT-WORKERS

Divine Energy Light-WorkersRev. Jen Rietveld130 E. Franklin St., Appleton920.268.6345 • [email protected]

Rev. Jen Rietveld offers divinely guided services in the form of: spiritual coun-seling, energy/light work, chakra cleansing and balancing, cellular re-lease, past life/soul release and karmic

meditations, weddings, property clearings and blessings, funerals and more! For a full description of her services, please visit her website at Divine-LightWorkers.com. To schedule an appointment, please email Rev. Jen at [email protected] or call/text 920.268.6345.

MANDALA & SHAMANIC REIKI

Tree of Life AwakeningLaural Virtues WautersGreen Bay • 920.544.4047www.treeoflifeawakening.comlaural@treeoflifeawakening.com

Tree of Life Awakening helps you heal at the level of the soul through private sessions and inspirational classes. Laural Virtues Wauters is a certified shamanic practitioner, man-

dala facilitator and reiki master. She is a graduate of the Four Winds and has studied with Betsy Bergstrom, Sandra Ingerman, Ana Laramendi and Jose Luis Herrera. Laural received her mandala cer-tification from Dr. Judith Cornell. Laural combines her life experience and professional background to help empower others.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500www.BlueSkyMassage.com

Blue Sky’s massage clinic is a teach-ing facility. Massages are performed by students who have not yet grad-

uated, but have completed the educational re-quirements to enter student clinic. A great oppor-tunity for our students to complete state required massage hours while offering professional quality massages at a discount to the public! Make an appointment today!

Health Matters Muscular Therapy Clinic, LLCHeidi R Arnoldussen, LMT821 E. First Ave., Suite 4, Appleton920.954.2068www.healthmattersfoxvalley.com

Heidi R. Arnoldussen, LMT, is nation-ally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork as well as medical massage therapy. She has extensive post-graduate training in the evalua-

tion and treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine as they relate to personal injury in automobile accidents and workers’ compensation. Heidi also offers structural integration, deep tissue, la stone and pregnancy massage. Schedule your appointment today!

Intuitive Touch, LLCSue Noffke, LMT8095 Tribute Dr., Neenah920.850.0440 • [email protected]

Relax and renew your body, mind and spirit at Intuitive Touch. Sue Noffke, a licensed massage therapist, offers her clients intuitive energy and therapeutic touch massage therapy. She also pro-vides Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy®, “the deep-est, most luxurious massage on the planet,” and flotation therapy, allowing you to experience total rejuvenation and relaxation in a float tank. Call to-day to schedule your appointment.

MEDICAL SPA

Rejuvenessence mediSpaKenneth Pechman, M.D., Ph.D.Board Certified Dermatologist2201 East Enterprise Ave., Suite 104, Appleton920.574.3577 • www.rmedispa.com

The mission of Rejuvenes-sence mediSpa is to restore, revitalize and rejuvenate the skin’s appearance, health

and function. We strive to improve our clients’ skin through our professional services and high-quality products and thus, enhance our patients’ self esteem and self image. We are proud to offer free consultations on all of our services!

MIDWIVES

Appleton Community Midwives & Birth Center308 E. Northland Ave., Appleton920.882.6200www.wisconsinmidwives.com

Our compassionate care-giving team offers comprehensive tradi-tional midwifery care, including VBAC, water, home and birth cen-

ter birth. We provide complete maternity care — prenatal visits, birth and postpartum. Our birth center is cozy and welcoming, equipped with spe-cially designed water birth tubs. We do insurance verification and billing and offer flexible payment plans for cash pay clients.





BirthWise1703 S. Oneida St., Ste. C, Appleton920.574.3074wisconsinbirthcenter.com

BirthWise Health & Birth Center is the only nationally accredited birth center in northeast WI.

Our wonderful midwives provide personal and com-prehensive prenatal care, home or birth center birth, water birth, postpartum care and lactation support. Call to schedule a free tour/consult 920.574.3074, or find us at wisconsinbirthcenter.com. We look for-ward to meeting you!

NATURAL BEAUTY

Clairalience SkincarePam Williams — Owner920.265.1427 • [email protected]

Experiencethe familiar…

naturally Clairalience natural skincare products provide your skin with just what it needs to stay

healthy. From body scrubs to lip balms, Clai-ralience works with your body’s natural chemistry to promote healthy skin, offering assistance to your body’s own natural healing properties. Clai-ralience products are made with natural ingredi-ents and beneficial 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! “Ex-perience the familiar ... naturally”

NONPROFIT

Community Benefit Tree501(c)(3) nonprofit organization2204 Crooks Ave., Suite C, Kaukauna920.422.1919www.communitybenefittree.org

We are here to celebrate people’s lives and support them during their medical crisis. We help family, friends and co-workers plan a Celebration

of Support event for their loved one who is going through a medical crisis. This one-day event helps the family with funds for living and medical ex-penses and provides strength, hope and joy to ex-perience the support from the attendees of the event. Community Benefit Tree also provides edu-cation, support, resources and financial assistance for families struggling with a medical crisis.

NUTRITION

Masterpiece Nutritional Counseling Kendra Kadrik, CNT920.680.5778kendra@masterpiecenutrition.commasterpiecenutrition.com

Kendra Kadrlik owns Masterpiece Nutri-tion, a nutrition consulting business spe-cializing in educating clients on their food choices and directing them on which ones work with their health goals

and which ones could be sabotaging them. The benefits and dangers of certain foods and natural health topics are taught via seminars, group chal-lenges, and one-on-one consulting. “What you eat literally becomes you. You have a choice in what you’re made of.”

Nutritional Healing, LLCKimberly Neher, MS, Clinical Nutritionist658 W. Ridgeview Dr., [email protected]

Kimberly Neher, MS, is the clinical nutri-tionist located inside The Chiropractic Advantage. Her passion lies in support-ing people’s health through evidence-based medicine (risks versus benefits of

medications) and healing therapies through nutri-tion. Kimberly has experience working with clients regarding weight and fatigue issues, sports nutri-tion, 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 master’s degree in human nutrition and Metagenics certification in First Line Therapy, Kimberly has an in-depth study of nutrition as a complementary medicine. Transform your life through natural, clini-cally proven methods of healing via nutrition, and remedy the cause of your illness or weight concerns!

PAIN MANAGEMENT/RELIEF

Advanced Pain Management (APM)2595 Development Dr., Suite 150, Green BayLocations also in Appleton and Oconto Falls888.901.PAIN (7246) www.APMhealth.com

Advanced Pain Manage-ment (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 pa-tients to restore function, relieve pain and renew hope. Whether it’s 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.

EvolveAbilityPhyllis Kasper, Ph.D.920.693.2250 • [email protected]

Dr. Phyllis Kasper is a licensed psychol-ogist with expertise in pain manage-ment and post-traumatic stress disor-der using EMDR, biofeedback,

meditation and training in self-hypnosis. Pain and other symptoms of irritable bowel can be alleviated using a 7-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 Therapy311 Reaume Ave., Kaukauna920.462.4583 • www.quality-therapy.comServing the Fox Valley

Quality Therapy is client-cen-tered and focused on predict-able outcomes. We strive to uphold the dignity of patients,

accommodating schedule allowing recovery in your own home. Our specialized programs include: chronic pain program, back pain program and diges-tinal disorder program. We also offer craniosacral, visual manipulation, lymphedema with vaso-pneu-matic pump and electro therapeutic point stimula-tion. Don’t put it off any longer. The more you wait the more serious your problem may become.

PERSONAL CARE/NUTRITION

Botanical IndulgenceSandy White 1162 Westowne Dr., Neenah920.725.1380 • www.botanicalindulgence.com

The success of a business comes from more than just the owner. A truly success-ful business will have an

enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff hand chosen by the owner. Here at Botanical Indulgence, Sandy has a staff that loves the business as much as she does, and it shows when you walk into the store. Located 5 minutes from Fox River Mall; take the Win-neconne exit in Neenah and turn left at Culver’s.

Custom Health Pharmacy1011 S. 10th St., Manitowoc920.482.3145www.customhealthpharmacy.com

Custom Health Pharma-cy is your source for

quality compounded medications. Our state-of-the-art compounding lab provides the highest quality compounding possible. You have a choice where you get your compounded prescriptions — you don’t need your prescription sent to you from Madison. We also offer: hormone saliva testing, hormone consultations, adrenal fatigue consulta-tions and testing, Take Charge weight loss pro-gram and a full line of Now vitamins. We Accept Caremark and Express Scripts.





PET HEALTH

Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center and Boutique14 N. Main St., Fond du Lac920.923.1991www.allnaturalpethealth.com

We carry all-natural pet health products for your dogs and cats including

natural treats, herbs and supplements used for health problems such as canine and feline liver and kidney disease, pet allergies, cancer in dogs and cats, arthritis, dental, ear problems and diabe-tes. We also carry pet gifts including dog and cat socks, breed-specific pillows, videos and Dog- and Cat-opoly.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ardent PhotographyDowntown Neenah920.858.9827 Fox Cities262.292.9513 Milwaukeewww.ardentphoto.com

Ardent Photography is a boutique portrait, wedding and boudoir

photography studio located in Historic Downtown Neenah. Our goal is to form close relationships with our clients to make your photography experi-ence remarkable - you deserve exceptional service and exquisite photography. Our style is clean, col-orful and classic - rooted in tradition and elegance. Photographer, Amy Gaerthofner, will make you look amazing and you’ll have a blast along the way.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

MotionWorks Physical Therapy1158 Westowne Drive, Neenah920.215.2050www.motionworkspt.com

Experience the differ-ence a hands-on, man-

ual therapy approach to physical therapy can make at MotionWorks Physical Therapy, a boutique phys-ical therapy practice providing quality care to pa-tients with spine, orthopedic, post-operative and sports medicine injuries. Our mission is to provide the highest level of personalized, one-on-one pa-tient care, with appointment times that are conve-nient to you, in a relaxing, patient-centered clinic with all the latest amenities. Our results speak for themselves, as we often can help those who have not seen a benefit from treatment provided else-where by addressing the whole patient and the source of your pain, not just the symptoms.

PILATES

CClark Pilates Studio Cathy Clark, Owner & Certified Pilates TrainerMarketplace Plaza, Suite 225124 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah920.410.0026 • www.cclarkpilates.com

Get to know your core! CClark Pi-lates Studio is fully equipped with reformers, Cadillac, Tower systems,

Ladderback Barrels, Wunda chairs and lots of room for mat classes. Owner Cathy Clark has over 600 hours of classical pilates training. CClark has 3 dif-ferent packages for the pilates enthusiast and also offers private & semi-private sessions. The new cli-ent package offers 1 private lesson and 2 mat class-es for only $30.

RESTAURANT

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que1170 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton920.991.9700www.famousdaves.com

Not everybody has the whole day to spend slow-smokin’ the best BBQ in America. But ev-erybody has a phone. And

that’s all it takes to bring home your favorite BBQ piping hot and ready for dinner tonight! Or stop in to try our healthy Citrus Grill. Dave loves makin’ calorie watchers feel like they’re cheating. Citrus Grill items are a tasty 660 calories or less. Served with two juicy grilled pineapple steaks and fresh steamed broccoli.

Nakashima of Japan • Katsu-Ya of Japan4100 W. Pine St., Appleton • 920.739.60572200 Holmgren Way, Green Bay • 920.494.4103511 W. College Ave., Appleton • 920.882.4183www.nakashimas.com

Nakashima Sushi is your healthy alternative when dining out. We take the freshest fish or vegetable, wrap it in vinegar rice and roasted seaweed for a taste that is simple

satori (enlightenment). We feature Avocado, As-paragus and Spinach Salad, Tofu Salad, Ceviches, Grilled Salmon and many more healthy selections!

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine253 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920.733.3003 • www.sairamcuisine.com

The area’s finest authentic Indian restaurant. Join us today to find out why we won the “Best Indian Food”

Golden Fork Award from 2005-2011! We offer a large selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Catering is available and we have a banquet room for parties up to 40 people.

SALON

Absolute Transformation Salon518 Ohio St., Oshkosh • 920.385.7026www.yellowbook.com • Find us on Facebook!

Absolute Transformation Salon opened three years ago this May. Our goal was to create a more natural, organic, healthy salon and

to offer our guests a great healthy environment to get their hair done. We researched our color line and hair care lines to make sure that they were as natural, organic and vegan friendly as possible. We feature Organic Color Systems and Onesta hair care products and have had great results! Julie, Jen and Sherry pride themselves on their continuing educa-tion and all have over 16 years experience behind the chair. Jen is also an Organic Color Systems edu-cator. We are very fortunate to have her with us. Absolute Transformation Salon is a full service salon that features color, cuts, perms, facials, pedicures and nail services. We look forward to serving you.

Elevate Hair Studio Glam, LLC3402 N. Richmond St., Ste. A, Appleton920.574.2473 • www.elevatehsglam.com

Our on-going mission at Elevate Hair Studio Glam is to go above and beyond what is expected and to deliver excep-tional value-added services to all of our

guests. In achieving this goal, we have added new services and products to best suit all your needs and wants. We carry a certified organic haircolor, 100% vegan & cruelty-free haircare products and use nat-ural & organic skincare products for treatments and facial services. Elevate Hair Studio Glam offers hair-care, cutting and styling services, hair coloring, hair extension and texture services, in addition to nail services, full-body waxing, skincare services and cosmetics. Also, Glam-2-Go, a mobile & on-location service available for weddings, photo-shoots, spe-cial events or just for fun! Check out our website and Facebook page for the latest info, specials and staff bios. Elevate-2-Glam today!

Zen Salon1500 W. College Ave., Suite B, Appleton 920.380.9236Find us on facebook!

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Zen Salon is a brand new full service salon featuring full body waxing, hair, facials and nail services. Our experi-enced staff offers the latest trends in-cluding spray make-up and hair sten-

ciling. Schedule your appointment today and be on your way to a fabulous new look! Ask about our $49 color and cut special for new clients (with se-lect stylists).




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SENIOR HEALTH

Prairie Home Assisted Living1463 Kenwood Dr., Menasha920.969.0526www.prairiehomeassistedliving.com

Prairie Home Assisted Living pro-vides loving kindness in a home-like setting. Family owned and operated, Prairie Home is com-

mitted to creating a warm, nurturing and safe environment for the elderly.

SPECIALTY FOODS

Lamers Dairy & Country StoreOff Hwys. 441 & CE N410 Speel School Rd., Appleton920.830.0980 • www.lamersdairyinc.com

Taste the difference ... experience milk the way it was meant to be! Return-able glass bottles keep our fresh taste with less environmental impact. Farm-

er certified to be free of artificial hormones. From a select few local small-herd family farms. Lamers Dairy-Dairyland’s Best — a family owned and oper-ated local dairy serving Northeast Wisconsin since 1913. Find our milk in glass bottles at select retail locations or visit Lamers Country Store.

The Olive Cellar277 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920.574.2361www.TheOliveCellar.com

Discover the difference quality makes with small batch world class extra virgin olive oils and an exqui-site variety of aged balsamic vine-

gars. Taste before you buy with all products avail-able for you to sample prior to bottling. Also offering pastas and spices, sea salts, truffle oils, chocolate sauces and the world’s best peanut brittle. A unique culinary experience awaits you.

THERAPY

Inspirit Therapy Associates3208 East River Drive, Green Bay920.338.9670www.inspiritpt.com

With over 50 years of com-bined therapist experience, Inspirit Therapy Associates’

therapists have developed a unique approach to pain management. All aspects of life and health are addressed in order to provide the highest qual-ity, most comprehensive treatment possible to our clients. We focus on providing as many non-phar-maceutical options to our patients as possible.

THERMOGRAPHY

Valley Thermography1111 N. Lynndale Drive, Ste. 202, Appleton920.380.1365 • [email protected]

Chris Haase, certified clinical thermographer, uses digital infrared thermal imaging

(DITI), a non-invasive clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries by showing the thermal ab-normalities present in the body. Conditions and injuries that can be diagnosed and monitored in-clude hormonal dysfunction, inflammation, lym-phatic activity, disc disease, dental, vascular dis-ease, sports injuries, allergies, cancer and more. DITI uses no radiation, is painless and FDA regis-tered. Call to schedule your appointment.

TRANSPORTATION

Valley Transit801 S. Whitman Ave., Appleton920.832.5800www.appleton.org/vt

Valley TransitThink outside the car.

Valley Transit provides safe and reliable public transportation to the

many communities that comprise the Fox Cities. Whether you’re in Appleton, Buchanan, Grand Chute, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, city of Menasha, town of Menasha or Neenah, you can use Valley Transit to get where you need to go. Ser-vice hours: 5:45 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

WELLNESS COACH

Wise Woman WellnessAlyssa Burnham, B.A., Wellness CoachCertified Firstline Therapy® Lifestyle Educator1480 Swan Rd., De Pere920.339.5252 • www.wisewomanwellness.com


Firstline Therapy® can help you make lasting

lifestyle changes to improve your overall health and wellness, achieve your health goals and reduce your health risks. Developing a healthier lifestyle means looking better, feeling

better and having more of the energy you need to live a full life! Many health problems can be re-versed or even treated by adopting a healthy life-style. Attend one of her seminars to learn more about this exciting life-altering program! Alyssa also offers her patients ALCAT food sensitivity testiing.

YOGA

Pura Vida YogaCrystal M. Hill (Rohde), RYT2416 W. Nordale Dr., [email protected]

Pura Vida Yoga, LLC, offers group power Vinyasa yoga classes, private yoga sessions, yoga life coaching and nutrition/weight loss coaching in Ap-pleton. The amazing staff is passion-

ate about helping others reach their full potential both on and off the mat! Contact Crystal M. Hill - RYT & owner at 920.851.1084 or [email protected] for more information!

ZENITH MASTER HEALERS

Mystical Earth Gallery (MEG)City Center Plaza112b E. College Ave., Appleton920.993.1122 • mysticalearthgallery.com

Zenith, a healing art form, suc-cinctly stated removes the block-ages which stop the seeker from their path and assists in the heal-ing process of the body, mind and

spirit. Using sacred geometry, color-vibration light and incorporating his own techniques, honed after over 30 years of healing, Master Teacher Jesse will develop a program to help you in the unfolding of your individual self.

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10th Frame Sports Bar .................................................. 34A Better You/Boresha Coffee ......................................... 35Absolute Transformation Organic Salon......................... 35Advanced Pain Management ........................................ 21Aerial Dance Pole Exercise ............................................. 77Anytime Fitness ............................................................. 23Appleton Chiropractic ..................................................... 5Appleton Community Midwives .................................... 65Appleton Downtown, Inc. ............................................. 43Ardent Photography ..................................................... 76Assurance ..................................................................... 19Bay Area Yoga .............................................................. 76Be Well Cooking ........................................................... 71Birthwise ....................................................................... 49Blue Green Organix ....................................................... 11Blue Sky .........................................................................24Botanical Indulgence ..................................................... 23Brain Training of the Fox Valley...................................... 53CClark Pilates Studio ..................................................... 59Chiropractic Advantage ................................................ 84Clairalience Co. ............................................................. 73Community Benefit Tree ................................................ 36Crystal Pathway ............................................................ 19Custom Health Pharmacy .............................................. 37Divine Energy Light-Workers ......................................... 56Elevate Hair Studio Glam, LLC ....................................... 20Epiphany Law ............................................................... 83EvolveAbility ................................................................. 81Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que .............................................. 87Gill-Tech Academy ........................................................ 18Good Vibrations Studio ................................................. 12Goodwill Industries ....................................................... 38Great Harvest Bread Company ...................................... 46Growing Time ............................................................... 81Harmony Cafe .............................................................. 41Healthy Living Events ................................................ 7, 69Heidi Arnoldussen, Health Works .................................. 41HomeAid Health Care ................................................... 47Inspirit Physical Therapy Associates .................................. 9Intuitive Touch, LLC ....................................................... 35Joules of Nature ............................................................ 24Kangen Water, Chris Bulik ............................................. 49LaJava, a Roasting House .............................................. 11Lake Park Swim & Fitness ................................................ 9Lamers Dairy, Inc. .......................................................... 73LearningRx .................................................................... 43

Life Force Wellness Center ............................................ 82Life Spectrums .............................................................. 56Making Art of Life ......................................................... 29Masterpiece Nutrition ................................................... 71Mindfulness Center for Wellbeing ................................. 48MotionWorks Physical Therapy ...................................... 57Mudd Creek ..................................................................60Mystical Earth Gallery .................................................... 31Nakashima, Inc. ............................................................ 98Nancy Soliven, Wonders of Wellness ............................. 17Natural Healing Solutions .............................................. 39Natural Healthy Concepts ............................................. 15Natural Tresses .............................................................. 87Nell’s Wigs & Boutique .................................................. 25New Possibilities Integration .......................................... 15Niemuth’s Southside Market ......................................... 81Nutritional Healing ........................................................ 55Otto Chiropractic .......................................................... 69Outagamie County Dept. of Solid Waste ....................... 79Peace & Wellness Center ............................................... 29Pura Vida Yoga ............................................................. 68Quality Therapy ............................................................. 77Rainbows in Harmony ................................................... 85Reclaimed Designs ........................................................ 29Rejuvenessence mediSpa ............................................... 99Revolution Dojo ............................................................ 88Sai Ram Indian Cuisine .................................................. 67Saris Counseling, LLC .................................................... 28Simply Herbs ................................................................. 78Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural .................................... ....32Terry Naturally/EuroPharma ............................................. 2The Frontier/Nature Scents ............................................ 86The Olive Cellar ............................................................. 72The Wire Whisk ............................................................ 59Twohig Dental............................................................. 100Valley Thermography, LLC ............................................. 15Valley Transit ................................................................. 17Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Center ...................... 33Victoria’s Pet Nutrition ................................................... 13Wellness Essentials ........................................................ 75Wellness Hypno-Therapeutics ........................................ 70Westshore Acupuncture ................................................ 66Wise Woman Wellness, LLC ............................................ 3YMCA .......................................................................... 61Zen Salon ...................................................................... 75

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