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“There is but one Spirit. That Spirit is the life that grows through our loving one another.”

~The Spiritual Law of Equality, from the Universal Symbols and Laws of Creation

I am pleased to say that the Light of Christ Center

will be hosting the Corn Moon Star Knowledge

Circle during the last weekend in August. We will

be welcoming a very special guest, Grandmother

SilverStar, who will be holding three days of workshops and ceremonies on Star

Knowledge Teachings. This event is open to all.

Grandmother SilverStar is co-author of the book THE SYMBOLS: The Univer-

sal Symbols and Laws of Creation: A Divine Plan by Which One May Live. Invok-

ing these symbols and laws at the proper times and with the proper ceremony

anchors spiritual light into the Earth through our bodies. Doing this over time

raises our vibration, activates gifts locked in our spiritual or “stellar” DNA, evolves

consciousness, and elevates our hearts to unconditional love.

It also helps heal the Earth and raises the energy of all living beings within

the surrounding area, benefitting what the Lakota call Mitakuye Oyasin, or “all my

relations.” Grandmother SilverStar goes so far as to suggest that the primary job

of “Two-Leggeds,” or humans, is to use these symbols for the benefit of the Earth

and all living things upon it. As a purpose and a path, this is extremely uplifting. It

helps the Earth, all living things, and evolves us into the Genuine Human Beings

that we are capable of becoming.

I would like to extend my thanks to the Light of Christ Center Board and

Membership for graciously agreeing to host this event. I would also like to thank

Angelah Hart for co-ordinating the schedule and arrangements with Grandmother

SilverStar. Angelah has been involved with the Star Knowledge Family for several

years and this event would not have happened if not for her help. I would also like

to thank Grandmother SilverStar herself and her assistants for coming to Huntsville

to teach us how to use the Star Laws in our spiritual practice. Angelah and I will

be starting an ongoing monthly Star Knowledge Circle/Huntsville to continue the

teachings, and anyone who is interested in participating will be welcome.

Mitakuye Oyasin (to all my relations),

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Corn Moon Star Knowledge Circle, August 28-30

The Light of Christ Center wel-comes Star Elder Grandmother

SilverStar to Huntsville for three days of ceremonies and work-shops on sacred Star Knowledge Teachings during the last week-end of August. An Ozark Mountain-born Peace Keeper, a Star Altar Carrier of the Heart of the Heart of Turtle Island (North America),

and a Spiritual Teacher dedicated to the Seventh Genera-tion, Grandmother SilverStar travels the Four Directions of Mother Earth sharing the 52,000-year-old Star Knowledge Symbols—the sacred 11:11, 12:12, and 13:13 Universal and Spiritual Laws of Creator. The Universal Symbols and Laws of Creation help humans to awaken and become Genuine Human Beings by activating “stellar DNA,” evolv-ing consciousness, and raising the vibration to uncondi-tional love. Friday night’s opening ceremony and workshop will be at the Light of Christ Center from 7-10pm. Saturday’s events will be from 1-8pm at the YACC Pavilion in Monte Sano State Park, near the Campground Store. At dusk, there will be a Corn Moon Feast with corn roasted over the fire and a potluck supper. Sunday, Grandmother SilverStar will take the 11am Sunday service at the Light of Christ Center, followed by an afternoon teaching session from 2-5pm. Admission is free to LOCC members and $11 per day for the public. You are welcome to attend any or all of the days and events. Park admission is free if you are attending the event on Saturday. Tell the gate attendant “Light of Christ Center Event.”

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My first contact with the Star Knowledge family occurred a few years ago when I traveled

to Mt. Shasta, CA with some friends who had been involved with Star Knowledge for some time. We were attending a four-day Star Knowledge Conference that took place on a retreat. I walked into a geodesic dome full of Native Americans and all kinds of people listening to this funny, delightful person named Chief Golden Light Eagle at the opening ceremony. He is Dakota Sioux. There were many famous speak-ers and authors who told their stories during the four days. I was stunned at the information that I was hearing. What? Our ancestors are from the stars? Some of them look like us? What? They are trying to help us? They have given us symbols of light codes to help us raise our vibrations so that our planet can shift into the Golden Age? My life

was never the same. I fell in love with these people. There have been many conferences and gatherings that I have attended since that time. I had the honor of being co-coordinator of the Star Knowledge Nashville Conference in September 2014. Most Native Americans are great storytellers. Here is a story by Brian “Blue Water” Crissy regarding how things got started. Keep in mind that Standing Elk is Chief Golden Light Eagle in present time: “On August 18th, 1995, Standing Elk and his son were staying overnight at the antelope Retreat Center in Savory, Wyoming, when two beings appeared to Standing Elk and led him out through the walls of the building. They appeared genderless and were gray-brown in color. Appearing more human than alien, they spoke to him in a metallic-sounding voice. They took

him to a creek, where two other taller beings awaited him. They held a four-to-five-foot-long beam, and along its length were strange symbols.” “The beings carefully explained each symbol to Standing Elk. At one point, Standing Elk’s son awoke, and the visitors immediately took Standing Elk back to the Retreat Center, where his son told him that the Star People had been there. Standing Elk comforted him and told him to go back to sleep. At this point, Standing Elk was cold and tired, and his memory of what the sym-bols meant had mysteriously vanished.” “Turning to traditional means, Standing Elk began a series of inipi (sweat lodge) ceremonies that asked the tunkasila (ancestors) and the Star Nation for insight into the meaning of the symbols. The process required a full year to interpret all the symbols.” Here is how the rest of the story unfolded as it was verbally told to me: Standing Elk was told by the star beings that he would later be named Chief Golden Light Eagle. The second time he encountered the star beings was when they arrived by starship on the reserva-tion where he lived. They knocked on his door. They asked if he would con-sider being the person who would bring the ancient laws back to the people of Turtle Island (North America). Chief Golden Light Eagle then told me that these beings were from Orion. A unique group of elders gathered with Standing Elk to begin holding ceremonies in the sweat lodge (inipi). Grandmother SilverStar was one of the elders who participated in these cere-monies and was given the responsibility of being the scribe through this year-long process. When the elders started holding inipi, the Star beings appeared to the elders in person inside the sweat lodge. Chief Golden Light Eagle says not to call them Aliens because they are not Aliens, they are our ancestors from the stars. The Star Beings gave the elders 22 symbols to help humanity awaken our DNA and raise our vibra-tions to a state of unconditional love so that we can enter the Golden Age.

By Angelah Hart

Grandmother SilverStar Brings Star Knowledge Teachings to Huntsville


FRIDAY, 8/28. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville

7pm – Purification for Ceremony (smudging with Sacred Sage)

7:22pm – Opening Ceremony: Sacred Dakota Song

Sacred Teachings: The Way of the EarthStar: THE SYMBOLS, The Univer-sal Symbols and Laws of Creation: A Divine Plan by Which One Can Live

SATURDAY, 8/29. Monte Sano State Park, YACC Pavilion (by the Campground Store)

CORN MOON “Ceremony with the Stars”

1pm – Purification (Smudging with Sacred Sage)

1:11pm – (Full moon 1:35pm CDT) – Anchor the “Spiritual Law of Choice” on Mother Earth with Corn Woman, Wagmiza Wi (in Dakota Tongue), A-ga-we-la (“Old Woman,” Spirit of the Corn in Tsalagi Tongue)

Afternoon: CORN MOON Star Knowledge Circle, Sacred Teachings

At Dusk: CORN MOON FEAST (potluck supper)

The Way of the Circle Wisdom Teachings

Roasting Corn on the Fire on Mother Earth…with the Star People Relatives.

Bring blanket to sit in circle on Mother Earth. Please bring a covered dish if you are able, in a cooler if necessary.

SUNDAY, 8/30. Light of Christ Center

11:11am – Light of Christ Church, Morning Service: Grandmother Silver-Star “The Star Path, The Christ Path”

2pm – Purification for Ceremony: Smudging with Sacred Sage

2:22pm – Sacred Teachings: “Put Both Feet on The Christ Path: Your Heart Walk with the Ancient MorningStar Teachings of Creator”

Closing Ceremony: Sacred Dakota Prayer Song

Notes:Attend any or all of the days and events. Admission is $11 per day. Park admis-sion is free for those attending the event on Saturday. Tell the gate attendant “Light of Christ Center Event.”

Women and Girls, Honor your Divine Feminine Way. Observe ceremonial dress. Wear long skirts and shawls.

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Thank you for coming with Love in your Hearts, in service to Humanity and Mother Earth.

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We cannot go through the Golden Age without syncing our vibrations to the higher love vibrations of the fifth di-mension (the Golden Age). Our bodies would not be able to handle such a jolt of high energy. We are of a low, dense energy presently. Chief Golden Light Eagle then was given the message to write a book with the symbols and the words of the beings who appeared to the elders in the inipi. This book is called “The Way of the Earth Star, Maka Wicahpi Wico-han, Universal and Spiritual Laws of Creator,” co-authored by Grandmother SilverStar. Each symbol is explained by three light beings. First, the Earth Guardian will speak. Second, the Star Guardian for each symbol speaks. Third, the Ascended Master for each symbol will speak. There are four more books that Chief Golden Light Eagle and Grandmother SilverStar have co-authored. Chief Golden Light Eagle was also guided to hold Star Knowledge Conferences as a platform to share these ancient laws. Thanks to the elders, Star Knowl-edge has now been anchored on this planet and is expanding, including as far as Huntsville, Alabama. We are hon-ored to bring Grandmother SilverStar to Huntsville to share this knowledge and anchor the light into our DNA and onto the land we live and walk on. In this workshop we will set sacred space and hold ceremony. Grandmother will teach us the Star Knowledge ways and symbols, and how to use the symbols in our daily lives to awaken our DNA. Admission is $11 per day for the public, and you can attend any or all of the days and events. We invite you to come one, come all, to this once in a lifetime event to work closely with Grandmoth-er SilverStar. After this event we will establish an ongoing Star Knowledge Circle/Huntsville on a monthly basis to continue the teachings. Please see the full schedule with important notes following this article.

Mitakuye Oyasin (to all my relations),Angelah HartCo-Facilitator, Star Knowledge Circle/HuntsvilleCo-Coordinator Star Knowledge Nashville Conference



Fueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between

parents and their children.

Establishing ValuesShelly Lefkoe, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that children learn what we model as important val-ues. She tells her daugh-ters they should treat her with dignity and respect both because she’s their mother and, “That’s how you treat people and that’s how I treat them.” Honesty is also a high priority in their household. Minneapolis college student Casey Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in presenting Calm Parenting workshops for parents, teachers and students around the country. In growing up, he’s

seen firsthand, “If you have a connec-tion with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.” Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin

emphasizes finding ways to identify with their in-terests. “I love cars, and my dad used to invite me on test drives when I was a kid. Both of my parents took time to connect with me, which had a huge impact on our relationship.” Christine Carter,

Ph.D., a sociologist with the University of California Greater Good Science Center, recognizes the importance of talking explicitly about values. When we see kids doing something we value, ask them how it made them feel, she advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know that their parents value character over

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

Hummingbird Parenting Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly uncon-sciously, that they are entitled to a diffi-culty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because stu-dents don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says. “Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them expe-rience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.” “We lose sight that we’re not rais-ing children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confi-dent, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not leg-islating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.” Children often struggle with transi-tions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.” Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous genera-tions did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psycho-logical, physical and spiritual risks in

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Disciplined CommunicationThe first eight years of a child’s life are the most formative, effecting personal beliefs that will shape the adult that they’ll become, including impediments to fruitful self-expression. A healthy conversational relationship can foster connection and security while respect-fully teaching children right from wrong. Lefkoe suggests managing parental expectations while considering what serves the child best in the moment. When a child tries to tell Mom some-thing when she’s distracted, the child may conclude that what they say is unimportant. Instead, the mother can acknowledge the importance of what the child has to say and how she looks forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention. Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immedi-ate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear them-selves think out loud.”

“Children need affection, attention, acknowledgment and unconditional love, not discipline. When you punish kids, they feel absolved: ‘I did something bad, I got punished, now we’re even,’” says Lefkoe. When they get caught doing something they shouldn’t be doing, she recommends (with chil-dren as young as 5) ask-

ing them, “What are the consequences of your actions? Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conver-sation should be that your child walks away feeling like they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.” As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.

Navigating the Teen YearsThe intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.” “The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the uni-verse,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbear-ing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. “You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says. “When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.” Brott observes that as the par-enting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

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Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.” With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinol-ogist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adoles-cent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise. “It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talk-ing about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rush-ing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future. Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to com-municate everything all at once.” Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a par-ent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically

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withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Shar-ing activities is a form of communica-tion, too.”

Kids as Teachers“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and re-ceiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined. Through all the inevitable chal-lenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parent-ing with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, un-derstanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liber-ate us from old paradigms.” It all allows us to lead more ex-pansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the heal-ing and transformation that is being of-fered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

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In less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, accord-

ing to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids. When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementa-ry school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted

tomato soup with homemade croutons. “I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.” Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child com-plain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.” Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions. “When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen

the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs. In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class. We might focus on a healthy ingredi-ent like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.” Loizzo loves the natural curios-ity that kids bring to cooking classes. “Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says. For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods. “Every positive change, no matterhow small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “To-gether, we can give children the knowl-edge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

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manipulations, purchased politicians, medical cover-ups and whistleblower re-ports have left Americans feeling hoodwinked and skeptical. According to a new Pew Research Center study, the public doesn’t trust the in-formation they’re fed on issues such as genetically engineered crops and now, mandatory vaccines. The current state of distrust of scientific statistics and their impact on our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmak-ers attempting to build consensus for uniform mandatory vaccination inter-vention. The current rush to pass such legislation is largely due to 169 cases of measles reported between January 4 and April 17, encompassing 20 states and the District of Columbia, all traced to a traveler infected overseas that then visited a California amusement park. Common sense and independent research counters the stance that would rob individuals of their moral right to conscientious, philosophical and person-al-belief exemption from being subjected to vaccines. Hard evidence in a plethora of published studies further identifies ge-netic factors that could cause the devel-opment of adverse effects to vaccines.

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mer pharmaceutical sales representatives, attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring between pharmaceutical and chemical industries and their government regulating agencies,

sponsored scientific propaganda used to silence critics, and large-scale cor-ruption within the billion-dollar vaccine industry. Plus, it points out problems with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed to give drug manufacturers, the govern-ment and physicians protection from lawsuits arising from injuries caused by childhood vaccines. “Since 1988, thousands of chil-dren and adults in America that have suffered brain inflammation and other long-recognized vaccine reactions have been collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation. There are thousands more that have been unable to secure federal compensation for their

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■ Am I, or my child, sick right now?

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

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

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

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

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

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

vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher. “At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports of vaccine reactions are filed annu-ally with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Ten-penny. “Underreporting is a substantial problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” VaccineResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 jour-nal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines. “Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless. The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.”

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Few things in life are more permanent than a tattoo. Yet those most likely to change their life course—in careers,

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Career ConcernsThe Millennial generation, which is getting inked in record numbers, is also the leading demographic for ink removal. More than half the tattoos removed by medical professionals in 2013 were for people between 19 and 34 years old. Removal often costs many times more than being tattooed, sometimes requiring a dozen or more sessions over several months. Beyond the likelihood of chang-ing one’s mind about a tattoo, Hall cites

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Healthier AlternativesThe good news is there are more natural, less permanent alternatives for young adults to adorn and express themselves, including custom-made temporary tattoos, plus magnetic and clip-on jewelry that are indistinguishable from a permanent pierc-ing. Temporary tattoos work to try out the look before possibly committing. Henna tattoos, an import from India, are another popular alternative, although Hall has seen many patients develop al-lergic reactions to this plant-based ink, so it’s always best to test on a small spot first. Permanent organic inks fade more over time, a downside for someone that keeps a tattoo for life, but “come off beau-tifully” in a removal process compared to the standard heavy metal inks, reports Hall. Also, “We just don’t know yet what impact the heavy metals may have on people’s immune systems down the road,” he says. “Organic inks are much safer.”

Helpful FactsState laws vary regarding age criteria, some allowing tattoos at any age with parental consent. Hall’s tattoo website has a downloadable contract to en-courage kids to talk with their parents before making a decision, regardless of the need for consent. Name tattoos, even those of loved ones, are among the tattoos most likely to be removed later in life. Hall saw this with a young man that had the names of the grandparents that raised him tat-tooed on his hands. He said, “I still love them, but I’m tired of looking at them and I have got to get them off me.” A Harris Interactive poll revealed that a third of company managers would think twice about promoting someone with tattoos or piercings—a more critical factor than how tidy their workspace is kept or the appropriateness of their attire.

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The spike in popularity of tattooing that began a couple of decades

ago in America and Europe continues to spread worldwide. Those consider-ing getting one will do well to care-fully review the options and the health dangers related to traditional tattoos. Tattoo inks contain heavy metals, and red inks often contain mercury. The U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-tration (FDA) has not approved any tattoo pigments for injection into the skin. Tattoo parlors are regulated by states and municipalities, but the FDA doesn’t require manufacturers to release ink ingredients. The lack of regulation is unsettling, as some 45 million Americans have been inked. Many tattoo ink pigments are industrial-grade colors suitable for printer ink or automobile paint, and the FDA warns that it may possibly cause infections, allergic reactions, ke-loids (fibrous scar tissue), granulomas (response to inflammation, infection or a foreign substance) and potential

complications connected with mag-netic resonance imaging (MRI). The carrier solution used in tattoo inks also contains harmful substances such as denatured alcohol, methanol, anti-freeze, detergents, formaldehyde and other toxic aldehydes. A study in the journal Medicine by the University of Texas Southwest-ern Medical School, in Dallas, links commercial tattoos to the spread of hepatitis C. Dr. Robert Haley, a preventative medicine specialist and former U.S. Centers for Disease Control infection control official, comments, “We found that commer-cially acquired tattoos accounted for more than twice as many hepatitis C infections as injection-drug use. This means it may have been the largest single contributor to the nationwide epidemic of this form of hepatitis.” Anya Vien is the owner of LivingTraditionally.com, focusing on naturally healthy and sustainable living.

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How does your approach differ from mind over matter?It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work?Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surren-der—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own an-tidepressants and painkilling medicines. Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated? There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death. In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had can-cer, even though an autopsy revealed


he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades improved dramatically and perma-nently during an antidepressant drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthri-tis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coor-dination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on. I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid condi-tions and irritable bowel syndrome.

How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing?Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can cre-ate our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an un-familiar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the per-fect place from which to create change. I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are avail-able on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book. As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities.

Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com.

Connect with natural health books author Kathleen Barnes at KathleenBarnes.com.

Technology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On

average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them. On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or compliment-ing someone in passing is nearly impos-sible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities. Part of the reason we intention-ally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predict-ed that the ride would be “less pleas-ant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.

Speaking with Strangers

The Simple Pleasures of Connecting

by Violet Decker

Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day. It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face. It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, an-other casualty of technology. Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others. So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make every-one’s day better.

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Animal Linguists“Everyone is born with the power to communicate with other species, and although it is long lost for many people, it can be regained for the benefit of all beings on Earth,” says Penelope Smith, author of the Animal Talk and When Animals Speak book series. Meet colleagues of this “Grandmother of Interspecies Communication” via Tinyurl.com/AnimalCommunicatorsDirectory.

ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital. Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.” Communication and understanding among human, do-mestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1Community Awareness for Youth – 10am-3pm. Information by children, youth and families about education, careers, finances and health, in ad-dition to entertainment, youth talent showcase, door prizes, food and backpacks fi lled with school supplies for the fi rst 500 kids. Free. Jaycee Build-ing & Fairgrounds, 2180 Airport Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-3993.

Music in the Park at Village of Providence – 7-8:30pm. Unknown Lyric. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. Providence Park, Providence Main St, Huntsville.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2Concert: Andrew Nalley, Baritone “Love Songs from Handel to Foster” – 4pm. Mr. Nalley was the winner of the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Voice Competition. Free. Messiah Lutheran Church, 7740 Hwy 72 West, Madison.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3Downtown Movies Presents: My Favorite West-ern – 6-9pm. Watch James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich in the 1939 classic “Destry Rides Again” and fi nd out why it’s one of our favorites Westerns. Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

Concerts In the Park – 6:30-8pm. Winslow Davis Ensemble plus Big Daddy Kingfi sh. Bring your own seating and picnic dinners. Food trucks and vendors on site. Leashed pets are welcome. Free. Held on the rear patio of the Huntsville Museum of Art, facing the lagoon in Big Spring Park.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7Friday Night Art Walk – 5-8pm (8/7 and 8/28). Shop local in Downtown Huntsville at an open-air

art market with a wide variety of artisans and live music. First and fourth Fridays in August. Free. Downtown Square, Huntsville.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8Grotto Lights Concert Series – 6-9pm. Nashville-based classic rock band Willie & The Giant plus India Ramey, a singer/songwriter from Birmingham. Free. Big Spring Park East, Huntsville.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10Downtown Movies Presents: My Favorite West-ern – 6-9pm. Joel and Ethan Coen’s 2010 remake of “True Grit” stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin. Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11Tuesday Evening Concerts at the Library – 6-8pm. Rocket City Latin Band. Free. Huntsville Main Li-brary, Atrium, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 LearningQUEST Public Program: Knowing the Basics of Healthy Eating and Safe Food Purchasing – 12-1pm. Learn how to tell if food is fresh, what is safe to eat from a vending machine, what is wrong with dented can goods, and much more. Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

UNITY – 7-9pm. Seven years in the making, UNITY is a new documentary that explores hu-manity’s hopeful transformation from living by killing into living by loving. It is a unique fi lm about compassion for all beings. One night only. $12.50. Cinemark Monaco 14, 370 The Bridge Street NW, Huntsville.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13Intro to Crystals – 12pm. Melissa Posey, LMT of the Huntsville Healing Arts Center will be present-ing a class on crystals at Dr. Jamie’s Wellness Center, 917 Merchants Walk, Ste A, Huntsville. Free. Info and RSVP: 256-531-2559.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14The BRIC @ The Rock – 6:30-8:30pm. The BRIC offers a night of live music, games, coffee bar and food. Featuring bands: Manifest Revolution, Left in Pieces, Rapper Emanuell, and DJ TonyT in The Place. Free for all teens. The Rock Family Worship Center, 2300 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville. 256-318-3554.

True Wisdom: Learning from the Past—7:30-8pm. Inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, acclaimed author of more than sixty books on Eckankar. Learn how to fi nd true wisdom in your own life from your present dreams to past life experiences. Free. WOW (Knology) Cable Channel 11. 256-534-1751. Eck-Alabama.org.

City Lights and Stars Concert: Roman Street– 7:30pm. Pack a picnic, dress casually, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a spectacular view of the city while listening to great music. Admission charged. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882.

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Movies in the Park @ Village of Providence: Marvel’s The Avengers – 7:45-10:15pm. The screen will be located in Providence Park, the large green space on Providence Main Street. Free and open to the public. Village of Providence, 7 Town Center Dr NW, Huntsville.

Movies in the Park: Despicable Me – Sundown, 8:15pm. Free, family friendly movies in Big Spring Park East with kids’ activities and food vendors. Big Spring Park East, Huntsville.

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Hottest Weekend of the Year Fest – 6-9pm. A trifecta of street food, music and heat. Concert in Big Spring Park with The Pollies plus The Bear. Free. Big Spring Park East, Huntsville. [email protected].

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25Tuesday Evening Concerts at the Library – 6-8pm. Microwave Dave. Free. Huntsville Main Library, Atrium, 915 Monroe St. 256- 532-5940.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28CORN MOON Star Knowledge Circle – 7-10pm (Fri), 1-8 pm (Sat), 2-5pm (Sun). Star Elder Grand-mother SilverStar visits for a weekend of ceremonies and workshops on the The Universal Symbols and Laws of Creation. $11 per day, attend any or all. See schedule with locations and notes, page 11. Info: [email protected].

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30Bluegrass & Stained Glass – 5-6:15pm. Featuring the FBC Bluegrass Band, Sanctuary Choir and FBC Orchestra. Free. First Baptist Church Huntsville, 600 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville. 256-428-9400

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A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am. Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Revealing Service – 9:45am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Celebration Service – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Unity Church on the Mountain Worship Service– 11am, with Adult Discussion at 9:30am. Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. Rev. Carol Landry. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. UnityOnTheMountain.org.

1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Cen-ter, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Laughter Yoga – 1-2pm. Laughter Yoga utilizes laughter as an exercise in a group. Benefi ts include increased oxygen levels, relaxation, increased blood circulation, and a joyous feeling. Led by Tristan Riabo, certifi ed Laughter Yoga Teacher. Free. 4703 Wellington Pt, Huntsville. [email protected].

mondayBeginner’s Class Tai Chi – 9:30-10:30am. $10 per class. Monte Sano Methodist Church administrative building, 601 Monte Sano Blvd SE, Huntsville. Reg-ister with Lynn at the Yurt Garden, 256-424-2221.

tuesdayLatham UMC Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Buy from farmers who sell the fruit, vegetables, meat, and poultry grown on their own farms. Latham United Methodist Church, 109 Weatherly Rd SE, Huntsville.

Tuesday Farmers Market at Meridianville – 4-7pm. Fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, soap, fiber arts, flowers, Artisan Bread, honey, fl owers, jelly, jams and more. First Baptist Church of Meridianville, 175 Monroe R, Meridianville, AL.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Prayer and Meditation Hour – 7-8pm. Led by Rev. Clifford Stocking and assisted by Rebecca Oxford. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityOnTheMountain.org.

BodyFlow – 6-7pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yoga/Pilates/Tai Chi-based exercise class that builds strength, tones your body and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Part of the Les Mills Fitness Program. $10/class and no contract. New participants are always welcome. Madison Ball-room, 9076 Madison Blvd, Suite E, Madison, AL. 256-461-1900. MadisonBallroom.com.

wednesdaySatsang – 6:30pm. Through group discussion and inquiry, we reveal the innate wisdom of the one pres-ence living life as each one of us. Meditation 6pm. Led by Rev. David Leonard. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.“Daring Greatly” Class – 6:30pm. Become coura-geous in the way we live, by learning to live fully and vibrantly. Taught by Rev. Grace Gifford. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. UnityOnTheMountain.org.

thursdayHealthWorks Farmers Market – 7:30am-12pm. Fresh & local produce, delicious artisan breads, herbs, gourmet slaw, cheese, jams, jellies and more. Cash and checks only. Plaza Resource Center Tram Station at Huntsville Hospital, 101 Governors Dr.Greene Street Market at Nativity – 4-8pm. Find fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and fl owers. Meet farmers with organically raised beef, pork, chicken and eggs; pick up freshly prepared meals, gourmet popsicles, traditionally made rel-ishes, cheeses, preserves and breads. Church of the Nativity, 304 Eustis Ave, Huntsville. 256-682-4429. GreeneStreetMarket.com.Youth Group – 6:30-7:30pm. 10 years old and up. Snack provided. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityOnTheMountain.org.Thursday Night Swing – 6:30-10pm. Swing dance lesson, 6:30pm; Dance 7:30pm. $5 covers lesson and dance. Lowe Mill/Flying Monkey, 2nd Floor Theatre, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville.Vinyasa Yoga – 6:30pm. A 75-minute fl ow yoga class that focuses on unifying breath and the mo-tion of the body. All levels are welcome. Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Suite A. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com or Asaniyama.com.

Artist’s Way Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Led by Renee Beckham. There will be a $20 materials fee the fi rst class. Love offering for the rest of the classes. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityOnTheMountain.org.

fridayPublic Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255.

saturdayBailey Cove Farmers Market – 8am-12pm, Saturdays starting May 30. Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fl owers and other locally produced products. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 12200 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville.

Madison City Farmers Market – 8am-12pm, Saturdays starting May 9. Fresh produce, handmade treasures, and local live music featured each week. Trinity Baptist Church, 1088 Hughes Rd, Madison.

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records and more for sale. Admission free. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift you in countless ways. Held each Saturday. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Ave NE #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. Eck-Alabama.org.

Ballroom Dance Party – 7:30-10pm. Beginner group class 7:30-8pm, introduction to different ballroom dances each week. Practice dance party 8-10pm, for all levels of dancers. No partner needed. $10/person for group class and party. Madison Ball-room, 9076 Madison Blvd Suites C/D, Madison, AL. 256-461-1900. MadisonBallroom.com.

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produce baskets $20. A la carte local raw honey and produce. Five Saturday pickup locations across Madison County.

FOOT CARE

SPECIALIZED NAIL CARE1900 Flint Rd SE Decatur, AL 35601 256-476-6537 [email protected]

Nail care for those that need more than just a pedicure. Physicians order

required for care. Care includes footbath, trimming nails, thinning of thick nails, and removal of calluses and corns. For more information call or email. See ad, page 25.

HAIR SALON

CJ HAIR AND ART STUDIOCJ Denison 105E Church St Madison, AL 35758 256-603-9018

Specializing in NATURAL Hairstyles. Cuts with Texture and Movement. Specializing in Fine Hair, Razor cuts, Men's Hair Pieces with A NATURAL Look. Specializing in Hair Color OFF the Scalp. Hair Painting. A Safer way to Color or HiLight Your Hair to Help in Decreasing the Exposure to the Scalp. HEALTHY HAIR is HAPPY HAIR. Also Original Art Work and Private Art lessons available. Call Today for YOUR Appointment.

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ACUPUNCTURE

ALABAMA HOLISTIC HEALTH, LLCDr. Christina L. Berry, Ed.D., ACI, ADS 204 Lowe Ave, Suite 3, Huntsville [email protected] 256-801-9162

A holistic approach to health and wellness, specializing in pain management, weight loss, natural detoxification, and mental health improvement. Auriculotherapy/Ear acupuncture. Massage therapy. Reflexology. Lifestyle consulting. Diet and supplement

recommendations. Hydro-colon cleanse. Ionic detox.

THE NEELEY CENTER FOR HEALTH600 Saint Clair Avenue SW, Bldg 5 Suite 11 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-716-4048 Hours: T-F, 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm House calls by Appointment

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbology, Pastoral Counseling, Beam Ray Therapy, Rapid Eye Technology, Emotion Code Technique, Nutritional Supplementation, Detoxification, BioMat.

ALKALINE DRINKING WATER

BAZZ BAZZELL, CEO, BAZZ WATERHealthy Water Ionization Consultant BazzKangenWater.com [email protected] 256-430-8407

My health has greatly improved since I started using 9.5pH Kangen Water to Alkalize my body. I would like to give you a two-gallon sample of Kangen Water and information how you can Alkalize your body for better health.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

HEALTH ALTERNATIVESColon Irrigation Amelia Self, Colon Therapist 2817 Hwy 72 E, Huntsville, AL 35811 256-513-2274

More than 23 years’ experience in colonic irrigation. Call for your appointment today.

HOPE FOR LIFE COLONICS Tina Pencola Owner/Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 10300 Bailey Cove Rd, Suite-7A Huntsville, AL 35803 256-270-8731 • 256-684-0020 Hope4LifeAL.com [email protected]

Our goal is to live long and live strong. Young or old, male or female, healthy or sick, will benef i t f rom an in te rna l cleansing. Mention this ad and get $10 off your first colonic session. See ad, page 7.

JARVIS NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC1489 Slaughter Road, Madison 256-837-3448

I-ACT Certified Colon Hydro Therapists. Do you know that 80% of your immune system is in your colon? Bathe your body from the inside to improve health. Colon irrigation aids in soothing and toning the colon, which makes elimination more effective.

ESSENTIAL OILS

CINDY WILSONYoung Living Independent Distributor 256-476-6537 [email protected]

Want to know why everyone is talking about essential oils? Learn more about essential oils, their

uses and how to safely use them. Classes held monthly or schedule your class with friends and family. For more information call or email. See ad, page 21.

FAMILY MEDICINE

MADISON FAMILY CAREChad Gilliam, M.M.S. PA-C 1230 Slaughter Road, Suite C, Madison, AL 256-722-0555 MadisonFamilyCare.com

Madison Family Care provides medical care for patients of all ages and uniquely blends Natural and Prescription medicines together to help speed the patient’s recovery. Madison Family Care is the patient’s clinic of choice when they would like to understand how natural

medicines work along with prescription drugs.


HEALTH FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS

PEARLY’S NATURAL FOOD & MER-CANTILE2818 B Governors Dr Huntsville, AL 35805 256-534-6233

Herbs and blends, bo th cooking and therapeutic. Beer and wine making supplies. Supplements. Essential

and fragrance oils. Flours, grains, nuts and much more. Family owned since 1972.

HOMEOPATHIC CONSULTANT

JOAN SCOTT LOWE1901 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South Birmingham, AL 35209 205-871-1288 [email protected] HomeopathyForWellness.com

Call or email Joan Scott Lowe, Homeopathic Wellness Consultant, to determine your individual constitutional remedy, the FDA-approved nontoxic homeopathic remedy based on the totality of your mental, emotional, and physical condition, chosen according to the Law of Similars (“like heals like”). Achieve wellness and freedom from illness!

HYPNOTHERAPY

CENTER FOR INNER WELLNESSBecky Waters Certified Hypnotherapist and Professional Breathworker 3322 S. Memorial Parkway, Suite 643 Huntsville, AL • 256-348-5236

Creating positive change through hypnotherapy and Breathwork. Empowering you to live to your highest potential. Relieve stress and anxiety, release negativity, pain management, pre/post medical procedure, fears/phobias, weight loss, smoking cessation, and more. See ad, page 17.

MARSHA MATHESCertified Hypnotist 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste 116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-698-2151 MarshaMathes.SkinCareTherapy.net

Hypnosis is a tool to assist you in countless ways to heal your past, empower your present and create your future. Hypno-birthing classes, quit smoking, weight loss, nail and lip biting, teeth grinding, insomnia, anxiety and stress relief, phobias and fears, pain relief, sports

enhancement, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), current and past life regressions.

JIN SHIN JYUTSU®

JIN SHIN JYUTSU OF HUNTSVILLESandra Cope Huntsville 256-534-1794 256-509-3540

Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner. An easy, effective way of restoring health and well-being by balancing the body’s energy pathways to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities. See ad, page 19.

MASSAGE

DIXIE PHILLIPS (LMT #2151)Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste #116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-585-0504 • [email protected]

Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy: Come in and experience Dixie’s Combo. This is not the typical massage. MediCupping Therapy is used to relax muscles and increase the blood flow, which accelerates healing. It is also effective on bloating, scars, Fibromyalgia,

Sciatica, migraine or tension headaches. See details on services, rates, and possible help with your Tissue Issues at DixiesSunrise.MassageTherapy.com.

MENTAL HEALTH CARE

TREE OF LIFE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES256-278-2802 TreeOfLifeBehavioral.com [email protected]

At Tree of Life Behavioral Health, we believe that quality mental health care should be available to all people who need it. We offer counsel ing and medica t ion management to families, children, adolescents, and adults on a sliding scale to meet all income needs.

Don’t let yourself suffer any longer!

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATESDr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D. 1230 Slaughter Rd, Ste E, Madison, AL 256-325-0955

Dr. Deb treats a variety of health problems using natural means. She looks for why people have symptoms and treats the root cause of those symptoms. Dr. Deb is highly regarded in the integrative and natural approach to wellness. Every patent is unique, and she individualizes

treatment for their optimal wellness. See ad, page 7.

PAINTING & REPAIRS

CUSTOM PAINTING & RESTORATIONJasen Tehan 256-656-4238 [email protected]

Specialize in interior and exterior painting. All types of repairs. Call for your free estimate today.

SPIRITUAL

APRIL BLULightworker at The Heart Space 513 Pratt Ave 901-652-5338

Spiritual Insight, Guidance and Healing using Cards, Golden Light Energy and Prayer. Sessions are $1 per minute (cash) and include a Joyful phone consultation. Small group meeting room with kitchen and bathroom available for $11/hour. Blessings and Love.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

JACI HOGUE 256-656-4108 [email protected]

A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves posture, and helps resolve chronic pain. Created by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Structural Integration has been scientifically validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefits.

SUSAN K. JEFFREYSAdvanced Practitioner Lic.#249 Dr. Ida P. ROLF method 525 Fountain Row 256-508-3351 • RolfGuild.org Serving Huntsville since 1995

“When the body gets working appropriately, then the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.” —Ida P. Rolf. See ad, page 6.

TIME TO BE PROACTIVE

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Reach Your Target Market. Health and Wellness Enthusiasts Are Seeking:• Alternative Healing • Integrative Physicians • Supplements/Herbs• Counseling/Therapy • Life/Wellness Coaches • Therapeutic Massage• Dietitians & Nutritionists • Natural Healthcare Practitioners • Wellness Trainers & Coaches• Facial & Skin Care • Natural/Organic Foods • Yoga Apparel & Supplies• Fitness/Health Clubs • Spas & Health Resorts • Yoga Instruction/Classes• Functional Doctors • Spiritual Practices – and this is just a partial list

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