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With this November issue of NaturalAwakenings, we want to remind you to do something

very important. It only takes a few minutes, and to be honest, it’s your responsibility as an American: Take a nap. In what might be some of the best news we’ve heard in a while, researchers have determined that sleeping for 25 min-utes or less in the middle of the day isn’t just good for your health; it also boosts brainpower, concentration, memory and creativity. (Read about the science of nap-ping in our Healing Ways article, “Midday Pick-Me-Up,” page 22.) Studies have shown that something most Americans would feel guilty doing—closing their eyes in the middle of a workday—leads to measurably better job performance. In fact, a few progressive companies are now encouraging employee catnaps for just that reason. Extrapolate from there, and you have greater workfer productivity, higher corporate profits and, ultimately, a more robust US economy. So take a nap. It’s your civic duty. As long as you’re boosting your brainpower, don’t miss “Powerful You,” page 18, which lays out strategies for creating the life you want to lead. What we love is that writer Judith Fertig doesn’t serve up self-help platitudes. Instead she gives you tips you can use to transform the six major areas of your life: physical and emo-tional health, work, relationships, finances and spirituality. This article is one to clip and save. After all, life’s a work in progress. We have a couple of terrific local contributions to the magazine this month. For parents of children with special learning needs—and that includes anything from autism spectrum disorder to plain old trouble with math—LearningRx Brain Training Center offers a few “baby steps” that will help reverse the downward academic spiral that can be so overwhelming and disheartening for parents and children. (See page 26.) Finally, don’t miss our Community Spotlight on Lucidity, the new Southside business facilitating the ancient healing technique of sensory deprivation. “Float-ing” may be new to Chattanooga, but it’s been huge for years in Europe and Cali-fornia, and there are more than 100 float centers around the United States. Lucid-ity co-owner Jack Kelle explains why on page 16.

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Lectio Divina Workshop at CML Rev. Tom Ward will lead a work-

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“Lectio Divina is one of the real treasures in the Christian tradition of prayer,” Ward says. “It is a reflective reading of scripture and a method of prayer that leads us into the deeper meaning of scripture and the transfor-mation of our lives. Lectio Divina is the most traditional way of cultivating

friendship with Christ. It is a way of listening to the texts of scripture as if we were in conversation with Christ and he was suggesting the topics of conversation. It is listening with the ‘ear’ of the heart. The daily encounter with Christ and reflection on his Word leads beyond mere acquaintanceship to an attitude of friendship, trust and love.” Ward will lead an exploration of each of the four steps of Lectio Divina along with time for practice, silence and sharing. The retired university chaplain at the University of the South, Ward now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel, teaching centering prayer and leading retreats.

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Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer ToxinsConventionally grown foods contain

pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to at-mospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the BritishJournalofNutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in differ-ent regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vi-tamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin. The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They comment-ed, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consump-tion would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/poly-phenolic intake levels.”

Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

Researchers from Japan’s Oita Univer-sity have found that aesthetic ap-

preciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings. While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic

analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences be-tween them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The research-ers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings. The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appre-ciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting SuperbugsResearchers from Ethiopia’s Univer-

sity of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcusaureus, Escherichiacoli and Klebsiellapneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically. The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcusaureus (MRSA), Staphy-lococcusaureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichiacoli plus Klebsiellapneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common an-tibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two. The ginger extract and honey com-bination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; how-ever, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics. Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.


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mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks. Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm. University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maxi-mum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm). In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lip-sticks and found lead in every sample tested—with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings. They also found significant con-centrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.


Saying NoTwo Countries Buck the Mining IndustryThe governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica have successfully resisted demands by the gold mining industry, putting long-term environmental protection ahead of short-term financial gain. El Salvador stopped issuing gold mining permits several years ago, despite high gold prices and the contention by some that exporting gold was one of the coun-try’s few chances to boost economic growth. The majority of its citizens obtain wa-ter from one large river system, the Lempa, and gold mining, which uses cyanide as a processing agent, invariably pollutes nearby rivers and watersheds. The government of Costa Rica has said no to open-pit mining, one of the most environmentally destructive mining methods. Popular opposition surged in the wake of a major accident that led to the closure of the Canadian-owned Bel-lavista open-pit gold mine.

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Golden YearsSenior Roommate Service Combats LonelinessAARP, Inc., estimates that about 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. With longer and healthier life expectancies, many are divorced or widowed and need roommates to have company and chat with; to share living costs and chores; and for emotional support. Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder

Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.” For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.

Eco-India Strides Promised in Environmental ProtectionFollowing the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution. According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth un-employment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the govern-ment is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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Shark SnoopingSea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine LifeAn unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-ob-serving technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acous-tic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block. The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolu-tionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisher-ies management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block. SharkNet is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created by Block and her colleagues to en-able a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast.

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As the corporate world and medi-cal industries slowly recognize the subtle and affordable ben-

efits of “New Age” medicines, age-old stigmas are beginning to dissolve. The termsacupuncture,homeopathy and meditation no longer imply alternative-medicine gimmicks or pseudoscience; that bias has been replaced by a more informed and tolerant perspective, where such strategies complement the larger picture of holistic health. And within that picture, new and intrigu-ing forms of wellness and healing are emerging. My business, Lucidity: Float Center of Chattanooga, is at the forefront of such developments. For years I have dreamed of creat-ing a business to give back to Chat-tanooga, the city where I was born and that I’ve loved every year since, and now that dream is a reality. Many peo-

ple in our city—and elsewhere, for that matter—embrace the philosophy and principles of mindfulness and wellness but do not have the time or resources to fully actualize their potential or pursue the healing they deserve. My goal is to give them the tools they need to reach their potential, gain self-insight and find true healing. Lucidity makes this possible by of-fering sensory deprivation through float tanks and hyperbaric medicine—tools that represent the future of alternative strategies for both psychological and physiological health.

Back to the WombA float tank is a tool used to deprive the human body of sensory input, an ancient healing technique used by vari-ous cultures around the world. While the termsensorydeprivation seems to carry some negative connotations, the

experience itself is anything but nega-tive. When all sensory input is removed from the human brain, it achieves a level of relaxation that it hasn’t experi-enced since it was in the womb. Also, when there is a lack of sensory input to the human brain, an interesting thing happens: the person is able to achieve levels of focus and clarity impossible in other settings. The experience of sensory depri-vation is maximized in a float tank—a small, one-person tank that is fully enclosed, with a single hatch for enter-ing and exiting. The tank contains about 12 inches of standing water with an extremely high concentration of Epsom salt, which provides the buoyancy re-sponsible for the floating sensation. The tank is completely silent, completely dark and controlled to exact skin tem-perature, so you can’t tell where your body ends and the space begins. Many floaters describe this sensation as feel-ing one with everything.

Floating Takes Off“Floating,” as it is commonly referred to, is blowing up in popularity. When I first started studying it six years ago, it was huge in Europe and in California but unheard of elsewhere. Now the subject has been covered by nearly every major news station or magazine, and there are more than 100 hundred float centers around the country. Those devoted to the float tank experience—they often call themselves “floaters”—report an amazingly wide range of experiences. Writers and art-ists have used floating to explore their minds for self-revelations and visionary experiences in order to enhance their creative abilities. Other floaters have the opposite goal—to get out of their heads. They use the technique to com-pletely clear their minds, reboot and relax. That’s one of the most important things about the floating experience: the individual is in control and can steer and shape the experience to his or her liking.

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The Science of FloatingLike some other evolving alternative therapies, floating doesn’t yet have empirical data to validate all the incred-ible claims made about it. However, preliminary studies have shown that one hour of floating is equivalent to eight hours of bed rest. Similar studies have scientifically proven floating to be an unparalleled strategy for de-stressing and relaxation, as it is the only known way to achieve clinical rest for the brain outside of sleep. A Scandinavian scientist who stud-ied floating found that it offers a wide variety of individual benefits: floating just a few times made jazz musicians more creative, made a marksman more accurate, and helped writers overcome writer’s block, for example. Essentially, the technique helps individuals im-prove whatever areas of their lives they are focused on, much like meditation. At its core, that is the main mis-sion of Lucidity—to empower individu-als and give them the tools to achieve new levels of wellness, clarity and self-insight. And for those seeking more physical aspects of wellness or rehabili-tation, we have something to take care of that, as well: hyperbaric medicine, or the treatment of the human body using pressurized oxygen. Like floating, hy-perbaric medicine has roots dating back hundreds, if not thousands, of years.

Cellular HealingAs Americans have become more health conscious, they’ve tended to focus on the body’s necessities; food, water and exercise are the foundations for countless health models. Yet the most important necessity, oxygen, is of-ten left out. Without oxygen, the human body experiences cell death in a matter of minutes. One of the most important (and misunderstood) elements of hyperbaric medicine is that it treats the human body by oxygenating it at the cellular level. Most people think that we benefit from oxygen by breathing it—a belief that is only partially correct. The average concentration of oxygen in the air we breathe is about 21 percent; in a hyperbaric chamber, where oxygen is pressurized, that

number is closer to 97 percent. When oxygen is pressurized, it enters the bloodstream at a higher concentration, binds to plasma, and can reach parts of the body or brain that it wouldn’t otherwise reach. When concentrated oxygen reaches these cells, it simul-taneously supercharges their mito-chondria, boosting energy levels and increasing the lifespan of the cells. Thus hyperbaric medicine has been shown to enhance health and energy in a variety of ways, and it’s currently being studied as a treatment for many diseases and ill-nesses. For instance, science shows us that cancer thrives in a low-oxygen environment, and so it makes sense that oxygen treatments might be an effective way to treat or prevent cancer. Bret Fa-vre’s wife has argued just that. She was able to beat breast cancer through her own regimen of mild chemo, a nutrient drip, and four to six hours a day in a hy-perbaric chamber. When doctors went to remove her cancer, it was nowhere to be found. Hyperbaric chambers are also one of the fastest-growing therapies for athletes looking for a competitive edge. When the blood has higher levels of oxygen, athletes perform better, have more energy and, more important, heal and recover more quickly.

Breaking New Ground in ChattanoogaEven people without major health problems or athletic demands are using hyperbaric medicine to gain that extra edge in wellness and feel great. As one of those people, I can say that if I could, I would get in a hyperbaric chamber for at least an hour every day of my life. I am well aware, however, of the skepticism that often surrounds such under-researched alternative medicine. As a graduate student studying psychol-ogy, I hope to relieve this skepticism by conducting my master’s thesis and vari-ous research projects on the benefits of floating and hyperbaric medicine. But I don’t need numbers to prove what I already know: hyperbaric medicine and sensory deprivation are tools that utilize nature’s most valuable gifts. Floating returns us to our humble beginnings—silence—and in so doing, offers us a second chance, a chance to restart our minds and build a new per-spective, where stress and anxiety play less of a role. And hyperbaric medicine offers us nature’s most valuable re-source, oxygen, in a way that heals and nourishes the human body, from mood and energy levels all the way down to the mitochondria at the cellular level. My main goal is to bring these incredible tools for healing and self-improvement into the spotlight, and to prove that they open the way to entirely new plateaus in a complete picture of health. I am excited beyond words to share these opportunities with the city I love.

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list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, LotsofCandles,PlentyofCake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell your-self,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver de-cades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the hu-man body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliv-eryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintain-

ing an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear. After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are oth-ers.”

Take a StandPersonal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment:TheArtofCreatingYourLifeAsYouWantIt, contend that em-powerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how

to dream, how to boldly and coura-geously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.” As workshop leaders, they encour-age participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, rela-tionships, work, finances and spiritual-ity.

Physical HealthFirst, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

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RelationshipsActing on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relation-ships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of FindingYourWayinaWildNewWorld:ReclaimingYourTrueNature toCreatetheLifeYouWant, suggests ditching the

image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-by-side at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

WorkCapability is one of the new guid-ing principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Ir-vine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of TheElasticEnterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific cir-cumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

FinancesFiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throw-ing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-to-be-all-right” area. This is re-alized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the pos-sibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”


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Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are con-siderable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obe-sity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com.

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“It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by

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mid-afternoon, resulting in the famil-iar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. “Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

Be a Better NapperA study published in the JournalofSleepResearch suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolida-tion, helping explain why German sci-entists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips. Reflect on the rationale. “Bore-dom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at TheHuffingtonPost, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.


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Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fa-tigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein. Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, sug-gests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy. Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus. Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.

Napping at WorkWhile many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.” Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigi-lance and reaction times than non-nappers. Other docu-mented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity. Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused confer-ence room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus in-sists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.” If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate nap-ping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest imple-menting a sleep wellness program, which can offer educa-tion on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

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Many of us have grown disen-chanted with expensive, com-mercial beauty products that

include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores. We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poi-sonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestsell-ing author of NaturalBeautyatHomeand Eco-Beauty.“If you’re making your own, you’re in control.” Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied external-ly; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.” Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, sham-poo residues that result in drab hair,

and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet. “Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mys-terious chemical soup?” Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial ef-fects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system. Honey is also a powerful humec-tant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin with-out stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facili-tate glowing skin. She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-

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cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises. Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—ex-periment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be espe-cially happy to receive and use them.”

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Ask the teacher if your child could benefit from an independent education program (IEP) or any classes for students with special needs.

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Baby Step #4: Evaluate your current efforts. Make a quick list of how your family spends its time on work, school, sports, extracurricular activities (e.g., music lessons, ballet), church, homework, entertainment (e.g., TV, video games, computer time), etc. Are you seeing any patterns that you’d like to change? Is your son taking three hours each night to complete his homework? Do you have almost no leisure time yourself because you’re constantly helping your struggling student? Is your daughter spending two hours a day at soccer practice, but practically failing several classes? There’s no doubt that the physical and social aspects of sports are important, but unless you expect your child to play professional soccer as a career, there may be some misplaced priorities.

Baby Step #5: Get some real support. While spending time with other par-ents who have children with special needs can certainly provide some camaraderie, it’s important to find a balance between emotional support (e.g., “I’m so exhausted taking care of my child’s needs that I don’t have time to de-stress!”) and solu-tion sharing. If you can’t find a group that seems proactive in seeking improve-ment, form your own. Start by searching sites like Meetup.com and Craigslist.org, or find your local chapter (or an online group) of a spe-cific national organization like AutismSpeaks.org, CHADD.org (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) or InterDys.org (The International Dyslexia Associa-tion), to name a few.

It’s easy to get stuck when you’re overwhelmed (or under-whelmed!) with options. Taking the initiative to find out which direction might prove most helpful in treating the root cause of the problem, addressing its symptoms, or just improving your child’s quality of life can help you test New-ton’s first law of motion: an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion. So get the ball rolling!

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SAtuRdAy, NOVEMBER 1Lectio Divina Workshop - 10am-3pm. Rev. Tom Ward will lead an exploration of the four steps of Lectio Divina to cultivate friendship with Christ, as well as practice, silence and sharing. Members: $50; nonmembers: $55. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, [email protected] or CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

Creating Art in Nature – 1-4pm. Nurture your creative spirit and make new connections with the natural world as you explore the forest and meadows of Reflection Riding with Dr. Jean Lomino. Reflec-tion Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Preregistration required. Prices and info: 423-821-1160 or ChattanoogaNatureCenter.org.

Wildlife Photography Workshop – 1:30-4pm. Tom and Pat Cory lead an encore of this popular work-shop consisting of a seminar on wildlife photography followed by a chance to photograph wildlife at the Nature Center. Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Preregistra-tion required. Prices and info: 423-821-1160 or ChattanoogaNatureCenter.org.

Free symphony on Stringer’s Ridge – 3pm. Join the Friends of Stringer’s Ridge, Tennessee River Gorge Trust and a brass quintet from the Chatta-nooga Symphony Orchestra for a unique afternoon of fun. Enjoy beautiful views, trails and music in the great outdoors. Open to the public. Info: TRGT.org

SuNdAy, NOVEMBER 2 A Day of Practice - 10am-3pm. Join Janka Livon-cova to deepen your practice, be supported by others, and to spend the day intentionally cultivating your capacity to be in the present moment. $25 donation. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, [email protected] or CenterMindful Living.org/register.

SAtuRdAy, NOVEMBER 8Non-Violent Communication - 10am-3pm. Sup-port and strengthen your communication skills to relate more effectively. Learn how to communicate to more effectively connect with others, inspire trust and contribution. Members: $90, nonmembers $100. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, [email protected] or CenterMindful Living.org/register.

“Introducing and Cultivating Appreciative Joy” – 2-4pm. Part two of Pranayama and Meditation series with Janka Livoncova. No experience neces-sary. $30. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com.

SuNdAy, NOVEMBER 9Big Band Day at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Sweet Georgia Sound plays ballroom dance

music that includes classic and modern big band, swing, Latin and waltz tunes. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

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Essential Oils for Holiday Gift Giving – 7pm-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of doTERRA essential oils. Certified pure Therapeutic Grade esential oils. Free class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Highway, Chattanooga. 423-667-3393, mydoterra.com/EcologicalOils.

FRidAy, NOVEMBER 14Reiki III / Reiki Master Training (Shinpiden) – Nov. 14-16, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/teacher. Prerequisite: Level II Reiki. $950 includes workshop, manual, certificate. Register with $450 deposit two weeks in advance. North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or Reiki Chattanooga.com.

SAtuRdAy, NOVEMBER 15 Shadow Boxes -10am-1:15pm. Use mixed media and thoughtful introspection to manifest and name our darker sides into shadow boxes. This powerful piece of sculpture portrays a transformative look at who we really are. Members: $60; nonmembers: $75. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, [email protected] or CenterMindful Living.org/register.

SuNdAy, NOVEMBER 16 Fall Fashion Show at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Hand-made apparel, accessories, hats, scarves, children’s apparel, ladies skirts, tie-dyed apparel, accessories, ties and jewelry. Free admis-sion. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

“Peace Pilgrim” Scaughtdt Iam on inner peace – 2-4pm. Iam is featured speaker at monthly meeting of CHEO. Free and open to the public. Speaker/yoga room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga. Info: 4CHEO.org.

Tachyon Healing Energy Cocoon Sessions - 3:15-5:15 pm. Surround yourself in a three-dimensional, life-balancing sea of Tachyon healing energy to reduce stress, harmonize emotions, facilitate trans-formation and calm, centered clarity. Members: $15; non-members: $25/20minute session. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, [email protected] or CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

WEdNESdAy NOVEMBER 19 Free Teleconference: “Waking Up Lightworker” - 8pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, lightworker and

spiritual counselor. Margaret shares from her forthcoming book, Waking Up on a Strange Planet: A Lightworker’s Guide to Planet Earth, to support

lightworkers as they wake up. Free. Registration required. Info: 423-266-6006 or MargaretDexter.com/teleconferences.

SuNdAy, NOVEMBER 23Thanksgiving Market at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. local meats, cheeses, breads, produce, homemade/homegrown foods, as well as unique, handmade gifts. Free admission. First Tennes-see Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: Chattanooga Market.com.

FRidAy, NOVEMBER 28Grateful Yoga class – 10am. Donation-based class benefits Chattanooga Area Food Bank. All-levels asana practice followed by a long shavasana and a few minutes of meditation. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpring Yoga.com.

save the dateSuNdAy, dEcEMBER 14 Animal Reiki – 10am-4pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/teacher. No prerequisites. Learn to use Reiki to relieve holiday stress for your animals and yourself. $75, partial scholarship for active shelter staff and volunteers. 10% donated to Pet Placement Center. Paid registration one week in advance. North Chattanooga and Pet Placement Center. Info: 423-266-6006 or ReikiChattanooga.com.

SAtuRdAy, dEcEMBER 20Santa at Nutrition World – Noon-3pm. Children can get free picture with Santa and a healthy goody bag. Call ahead to reserve a spot. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

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sundayDaily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruc-tion. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

Unity of Chattanooga Service – 11am. Discover Unity’s message of positive, practical Christianity, and experience the warmth of God’s unconditional love. 604 Black St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-755-7990 or UnityOfChattanooga.org.

Yin Yoga Breathwork for Stress Relief – 3-4:15pm. With Jonathan Ellis. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: Center-MindfulLiving.com.

Restorative Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Instructor rotates each Sunday. Physical and mental restorative session designed to focus on rejuvenating and healing the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

mondayStretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd.,

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Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Gentle Yoga with Sallie Beckes – 5:30-6:45pm.Revitalize your body, relax your mind, increase flex-ibility, reduce stress. Yoga props used for safe prac-tice. Suitable for those with physical limitations or chronic pain, or anyone desiring a gentle approach. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

Debtors Anonymous meeting – 7-8pm. Get sup-port for money/debt problems by attending the

weekly Chattanooga Debtors Anonymous meeting. All welcome. Unity, 604 Black St. (off Cherokee Boulevard), Chattanooga.

Learn to be a Massage Therapist – 28-week class at East Tennessee’s oldest massage school. Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

tuesdayDaily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encour-aged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Be-ginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

50+ Yoga with Sue Reynolds – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-316-9642 or [email protected].

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50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

Signal Mountain Farmers’ Market – 4-6pm. Seasonal produce, eggs, meats, body products, cof-fee, crafts, baked goods, dog treats, boiled peanuts, plants, flowers, all from local farms. New location: front lot of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market. Info: [email protected].

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:30-5:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or [email protected].

Yin with Elisabeth – 5:30-7pm. Long, quiet postures designed to access the body’s connective tissue. Adaptable and suitable for all levels. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

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Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruc-tion. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

Body Massage – One full-hour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

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All Levels with Anthony Crutcher – 5:30-6:45pm. Poses with emphasis on alignment and stability. Breath and mindfulness are key components. Builds on yoga fundamentals; some yoga experience is helpful. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpring-Yoga.com or 423-266-3539.

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Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Mindful Yoga with Annie Harpe – 5:30pm. $10 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chat-tanooga. Info: 423-598-8802.

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thursdayDaily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encour-aged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Be-ginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. See Monday listing for details. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasonsAcupuncture.com.

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saturdayDaily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encour-aged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, [email protected], MovementArtsCollective.com.

Qigong Level 1 – 9am. With Clare Mills. Montgom-ery Room inside Center on Main, 320 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-643-1980.

Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 9:30-10:30am; Fitness Kickboxing 10:30-11am; Warrior Fit 11-11:30am; Adult Kenpo 11:30am-12:30pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 10-11am. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or [email protected].

Prenatal Yoga – Noon-1pm. Movement Arts Col-lective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com.


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Taking care of your indoorcomfortwith central heatingand coolingproducts.Centralair conditioning, heat pumps,gas heating, geothermal, hu-midification,dehumidification,duct sealing, ventilation, pro-grammable controls, ductlesssystems, air cleaning/purifica-

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ANiMAL hEALthcHAttANoogA Holistic ANimAl iNstituteColleen Smith, DVM, CVA918 East Main St.Chattanooga, TN 37408423-531-8899ChaiHolisticVet@gmail.comChattanoogaHolisticVet.com

Holisticveterinarian,certifiedveterinary acupuncturist, vet-erinary chiropractor integrat-ingconventional andalterna-tivetherapiesforcatsanddogs.Smallanimalnutritionconsult-ingand food therapy.Equineacupuncturetherapy.

Jo mills Pet groomiNgChattanooga Holistic Animal Institute918 East Main St.Chattanooga, TN 37408423-531-8899

Offeringgreengrooming, in-cluding relaxing hydro-mas-sage baths with all-naturalEarthBathproducts.Certifiedgroomingforallcaninebreeds,aswellascats.

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full circle medicAl ceNterCharles C. Adams, MD4085 Cloud Springs Rd.Ringgold, GA 30736706-861-7377DrPrevent.com

Foroveradecade,FullCircleMedicalCenterhascontinuedto helpmen andwomen gettheiryouthbackbybalancinghormonesnaturallywith bio-identical hormones.See ad, page 20.

cOLON thERApyHeAltHier liviNg NAturAllyJane Andrews RCT227 Hankins RoadRock Spring, GA 30739706-764-2322

Colonic Irrigation since1975with state of the art FDAapproved equipment. Reamsurine/saliva testing: PH, salt,sugar,albumin,ureas.Beautifullakeside covered accessibleentry.

stillPoiNt HeAltH AssociAtesJune Carver Drennon1312-B Hanover St.Chattanooga, TN 37405423-756-2443

Dedicatedtoimprovinghealththroughcolonicirrigation,cel-lular detoxifying foot baths,massageandlymphaticthera-py.Additionaltherapiesavail-able include individual andfamily counseling, andEmo-tionalFreedomTechnique.See ad, page 23.

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, email [email protected] or call 423-517-0128.

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AsAlA ceNterLauryn and Diana Peterson, certified Constructive Living instructorsZanzibar Studio600 Georgia Ave. Ste. B (downstairs)Chattanooga, TN 37402423-653-4478Constructive.LivingTN@gmail.comAsalaCenter.comAsalaCenter.blogspot.com

ConstructiveLiving is apracticallifewaybasedonJapanesetherapiesMoritaandNaikan.ConstructiveLivinginstructionutilizesrealisticandmindfultoolsand exercises tohelp thestudentmake changes inhisorherdailylife.

educAtioNcHeo (comPlemeNtAry HeAltH educAtioN orgANiZAtioN)4CHEO.org

NonprofitCHEOeducatesthepublic about holistic healthpractices. Freemeeting thirdSunday eachmonth, 2-4 pm.Website includesmeeting in-formation, practitionermem-ber directory, event calendar,information onmembershipandprintdirectory.

leArNiNgrx 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 780Chattanooga, TN 37421423-305-1599LearningRx.com/chattanooga-eastFacebook.com/chattlrxTwitter.com/learningrxchatt

LearningRx’s targeted brain-trainingworkswithchildren and adults to treat the cause of learningstruggles, includingAD/HD, dyslexia and otherdifficulties,bystrengthening theskills thatdeter-minehowwellone learns, reads, remembersandthinks.See ad, page 20.

Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.

~Paramahansa Yogananda


villAge mArket5002 University Dr.Collegedale, TN 37315423-236-2300VillageMarketCollegedale.com

Over50yearsprovidingnaturalfoods,bulkitems,herbs,vita-minsandveganproductsalongwiththearea’slargestselectionofvegetarianmeats.Excellentproduce, fresh-baked goodsand 20,000+ grocery itemscreate a complete shoppingexperience.See ad, page 5.

hOLiStic dENtiStRysHAllowford deNtAl cAre Brian Wilkinson, DDS7613 Shallowford Rd.Chattanooga, TN 37421423-855-4212ShallowfordSmiles.com

Completedentalcare:mercury-free dentistry; implants fordentures or single/multipleteethrestorations;outstandingcosmetictreatment;preventiverestorative dentistry; gentle,affordablesoft-tissuemanage-mentprograms; sedationandrelaxation techniques unique

toourpractice.Huggins-protocolfriendly.See ad, page 3.

sHAllowford deNtAl cAre V. Crystal FussellOffice Manager/Registered Dental Assistant7613 Shallowford Rd.Chattanooga, TN 37421423-855-4212ShallowfordSmiles.com

Nearly16years’experienceinwhole-body dentistry withhealth-care professionalsacrosstheSoutheast.Familiarwithelectrodermalscreening;meridianandenergycoordina-tionwithteethandorgans;re-moval of heavymetals andtoxinsfromthebody.See ad, page 3.

smiles of cHAttANoogARobert J. Gallien, DDS4620 Hwy. 58Chattanooga, TN 37416423-208-9783SmileChattanooga.com

Catering topatients’personalneedswith awhole-bodyap-proach.Dr.Gallienofferstestsfor sensitivities tocommonlyuseddentalmaterialsandusesonly biocompatiblematerialsto restore beautiful, natural-looking teeth. Offering re-moval ofmercury-silver fill-ings.See ad, page 27.

ENERgy hEALiNg ANd ANiMAL cOMMuNicAtiON

clArity QueeNVicki LewisEnergy Healer and Certified Animal CommunicatorChattanooga, [email protected]

Feelstuck?Getclear,empow-eredandpassionateinareasoflife,career,healthandbusiness.Deep inner-healingwork thatisfunandtransformative.Ani-mal communication sessionshelpyoubetterunderstandandconnectwithyourpets.

hEALth FOOdS ANd NutRitiON

NutritioN worldEd Jones6201 Lee Hwy.Chattanooga, TN 37421423-892-4085NutritionW.com

Located atLeeHighwayandVanceRoad,NutritionWorldoffers Chattanooga’s mostcompleteselectionofvitamins,herbs, proteins, weight-lossand joint-support products,athleticsupplements,alkalineproducts and other naturalhealthproducts.See ad, pages 2 and 40.

tHe fAmily HerB sHoPAlison Campbell6462 Hixson Pk. Ste. 101Hixson, TN 37343423-843-1760

Familyownedandoperatedforthelast21years,weprovideawide selection of vitamins,herbs, essential oils,weight-loss products,Advocare andmanyothernaturalhealthprod-uctsfortheentirefamily.See ad, page 9.

hOMEOpAthytools for HeAliNg, llc423-899-6288CustomerService@ToolsForHealing.comToolsForHealing.com

Offering500+productsincludingozonators, farinfrared, hand-craftedmountainherbs,organicbodycare,waterandairpurification, nutritional

supplements, books, gift certificates and energydevices includingparasitezappersandmore.See ad, page 9.

iNtEgRAtiVE MEdiciNEfull circle medicAl ceNterCharles C. Adams, MD4085 Cloud Springs Rd.Ringgold, GA 30736706-861-7377DrPrevent.com

Workwithamedicalornatu-ropathic doctor or energymedicinetechniciantoseektherootofyourimbalance.Tradi-tional and alternativemedi-cine,BHRT,weight loss, de-toxification, infrared ozonesauna,hyperbaricoxygenandadvancedIVtherapies.See ad, page 20.

KiNESiO tApiNgrestorAtive Body tHerAPies Carol Bieter, LMT, CKTP 243 Signal Mountain Rd.Chattanooga, TN 37405423-605-4855RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

CarolBieterisacertifiedKine-sioTapingpractitioner,havingcompleted all three levels oftrainingandpassedtheCKTPexam.CurrentlyoneoftheonlycertifiedKinesioTapingprac-titioners in theKnoxvilleandChattanooga areas. See ad, page 23.

MARtiAL ARtSdoJo cHAttANoogATrevor Haines323 Cherokee Blvd.Chattanooga, TN [email protected]

Trevor Haines teaches themartialartsWingChunKungFu and FiveAnimalKenpoKarate.Excellent for self-de-fense and overall wellness,martial arts develop physicalandmental confidence anddiscipline.


MASSAgE SchOOLmAssAge iNstitute of clevelANd4009 Keith St. Ste. 207Cleveland, TN 37311423-559-0380

Massage Institute ofCleve-land,EastTennessee’soldestcontinuously operatingmas-sage school. 28-week-longday or evening program.$3,400tuitionincludesbooks.No-interest payment plans.VA-approved.Discountmas-sageclinicopentopublic.

MASSAgE thERApymAssAge eNvy sPA – frAZier/NortHsHore345 Frazier Ave. Ste. 108Chattanooga, TN 37405423-757-2900MassageEnvy.com/clinics/TN/Frazier.aspx

mAssAge eNvy sPA – HAmiltoN PlAce2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 208Chattanooga, TN 374021423-855-8686MassageEnvy.com/clinics/TN/Hamilton-Place.aspx

Customized therapeuticmassage relieves stress,decreasesanxiety,increasesenergy,promoteshealthierlifestyle.Long-termeffectscan include increased cir-culation,improvedflexibil-ityandstrongerimmunity.

Ourprofessionalmassagetherapistswillworkwithyoutocustomizeyoursession.See ad, page 9.

restorAtive Body tHerAPiesCarol Bieter, LMT, CNMT243 Signal Mountain Rd. Ste. EChattanooga, TN 37405423-605-4855RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Licensedmassagetherapistandcertifiedneuromuscularthera-pistoffersawiderangeofre-laxationandtreatmentmassagetechniques including neuro-muscular therapy,myofascialreleaseandReiki.Certifiedandextensively trained in sportsmassage.See ad, page 23.

pERSONAL tRAiNiNg mAckie PierreNutrition World6201 Lee Hwy.Chattanooga, TN 37421423-892-4085

One of Chattanooga’s besttrainers, Mackie Pierre ofMAXXFitness, is acceptingnewclients.Seehowone-on-one attention, total focus, re-sults-based trainingcanmakea difference in your life.Allages, abilities. Free consulta-tions.423-645-0935.

pOLygRAph SERVicESAcumeN PolygrAPH services Donna Roberts, Polygraph ExaminerThe Franklin Building5726 Marlin Rd., Ste. 208Chattanooga, TN 37411423-355-5396 / [email protected]

Afull-servicepolygraphcom-panyspecializinginpremaritalscreening and “peacemakerpolygraphs”forconflictreso-lution.Ourgoalistofacilitateadmissions, forgiveness andhonestyinrelationships.Calltodayforfreeconsultation.

REFLExOLOgytHerAPeutic refleXologyKenda Komula 207 Woodland Ave.Chattanooga, TN 37402423-400-9175

Experienced; certified inOriginal InghamMethod.Worksonthehandsandfeet.Reflexology increases nerveandbloodsupplyandcircula-tiontothewholebody,balanc-ingandhelpingitnormalize.Calmingsessionsdesignedforindividualneeds.

QigONg eileeN meAgHer, PHdNutrition World6201 Lee Hwy.Chattanooga, TN 37421423-892-4085

EileenMeagher, CertifiedSpringForestQigongInstruc-tor andMasterHealer, offerscoursework and individualenergysessions.TrainedwithMaster Chunyi Lin and hasworkedoncloseto1,000indi-viduals.Infoorappointments:[email protected].

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SKiN cAREmAssAge eNvy sPA – frAZier/NortHsHore345 Frazier Ave. Ste. 108Chattanooga, TN 37405423-757-2900MassageEnvy.com/clinics/TN/Frazier.aspx

mAssAge eNvy sPA – HAmiltoN PlAce2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 208Chattanooga, TN 37421423-855-8686MassageEnvy.com/clinics/TN/Hamilton-Place.aspx

WithMurad®HealthySkinfacials,youcanenjoylast-ingreliefandmoreyouth-ful-looking skin on yourschedule.How?Well, ourexperienced estheticiansuse specially formulatedMurad products to help

improveskintexture,toneandappearance.See ad, page 13.

thERMOgRAphystillPoiNt HeAltH AssociAtes June Carver Drennon1312-B Hanover St.Chattanooga, TN 37405423-756-2443

Dedicatedtoimprovinghealththroughthermography,colonicirrigation,cellulardetoxifyingfootbaths,massageandlym-phatic therapy.Additionaltherapiesavailableincludein-dividual and family counsel-ing, andEmotional FreedomTechnique.See ad, page 23.

yOgAcleArsPriNg yogA105 N. Market St.Chattanooga, TN 37405423-266-3539ClearSpringYoga.com

Chattanooga’soriginalstu-dio since 1999, offering arangeofclassessevendaysa week for all ages andabilities. Small class size,personalized attention, be-ginner-friendly.Comebeapart of this vibrant yogacommunity.See ad, page 13.

movemeNt Arts collective Stacey L. Nolan, MEdTara Phillips, MSW, MEd3813 Dayton Blvd.Red Bank, TN 37415 423-401-8115MovementArtsCollective.com

TheMovementArtsCollectiveisastudiofordanceandyogaofferingclassesandspecialtyworkshops in belly dance,yoga,prenataldance,creativemovement for children, Zenmeditation, and othermove-mentandwellnessartstopics.

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mArgAret e. deXter, PHd, sPirituAl couNselor, reiki teAcHerReiki Chattanooga1175 Pineville Rd. #124Chattanooga, TN423-266-6006MargaretDexter.com

MargaretteachesalllevelsofReiki,offersprivateReikises-sions,Akashic Record SoulReadingsandmore.Forthcom-ing bookWaking up on a Strange Planet: A Lightwork-er’s Guide to Planet Earth.Calendarorwebsitefordetails.

SALONSBANANA tree orgANic sAloN ANd sPAAngela Oliver 1309 Panorama Dr.Chattanooga, TN 37421423-553-6773BananaTreeSalon.comFacebook.com/BananaTreeSalon

Healthy, vibrant hair colorwithout the chemicals!OnlyatBananaTreeOrganicSalon.Relaxingmassages,all-organ-ic facials, Pedispa pedicuresandcomplimentarydrinks.

Center For Mindful Living .....................................................21

Clearspring Yoga ..................................................................... 13

Conditionaire .......................................................................... 27

doTERRA ..................................................................................25

Family Herb Shop ..................................................................... 9

Four Bridges Massage & Bodywork ....................................21

Full Circle Medical Center ....................................................20

International Monetary Systems ........................................22

Junk King ..................................................................................15

Learning RX Center ...............................................................20

Massage Envy Spa - Hamilton Place .................................. 13

Massage Envy Spa North Chattanooga ............................. 13

Natural Awakenings Webstore .................................. 28 & 29

Nutrition World ............................................................... 2 & 40

Pilates Tonic ............................................................................29

Restorative Body Therapies ................................................23

Ross Chiropractic ..................................................................... 7

Shallowford Dental .................................................................. 3

Smiles of Chattanooga ......................................................... 27

Stillpoint Health Associates, Inc. ........................................23

Superior Air .............................................................................39

The Wolfe Clinic/Tools For Healing ...................................... 9

TradeBank of Chattanooga ..................................................29

Village Market ........................................................................... 5

Vintage Wine and Spirits ......................................................30

Xlear ..........................................................................................34

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