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Teaching kids how fun fitness can be

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ContentssoutH CentraL WIsConsIn May 2011

6 Finding the right fit when choosing shoes

8 Get to the root of health problems

16 Treating arthritis with NUCCA technique

24 Hair transplantation a permanent solution to hair loss

28 Take charge of your depression

32 Using relaxing oils for your pets

33 Now’s the time to get your chimney swept

10 Successful mediation

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20 Negativity at work

Bean basics 34Childhood obesity 36

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As a child, I wasn’t very active. Organized sports were not something I saw as a positive thing. I preferred the solo activity of reading, which is good for the brain, but not so great for the butt.

Then I discovered swimming. Pardon the pun, but I took to it like a fish to water. After working my way through every Red Cross water class offered, I even-tually became a swimming instructor and lifeguard at my high school pool. I learned that not only was I good at swimming, but that it was also great exercise and great fun. Because I loved to do it, and took every available chance I could to be in the water, it wasn’t a chore.

J Orkowski knows a little something about how that works. As the owner of Gymfinity, each day he works with kids of all ages and abilities, but the one thing they all have in common is that when they like some-thing, they’re more likely to do it. Sounds simple, but in terms of physical activity that’s a huge challenge to overcome, especially considering how many kids are inactive and overweight in this country. So even if your child isn’t about gymnastics, try to help him or her discover the activity that’s right for them. Learn more about J’s philosophy and the programs he offers in our feature story on page 22.

Of course, the May issue is also filled with a lot of other great articles:

Nancy Johnson expounds on the virtues of the •humble bean, an economical, nutritious way to add taste, texture and variety to your meals. Katherine Lord explains how a unique chiro-•practic technique can ease the pain of arthritis. Marcia Simler explains how she gets to the root •cause of health problems as a certified kinesiolo-gist and herbalist.

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By Anne StancilIf you have ever experienced the pain associated with wearing

the wrong shoes for running, hiking or just running errands, you already understand the importance of having properly fitting shoes. The right shoes increase comfort and reduce the risk of inju-ries and pain ranging from blisters, to plantar fasciitis and runner’s knee. Moreover, the wrong shoes can limit speed and efficiency, so it’s crucial to have a shoe that will work with your body mechanics rather than against them.

So, how do you go about finding the best fit for your feet when there are seemingly endless shoe possibilities?

Many people think finding the proper fit simply means a shoe is

comfortable, but there are many factors that contribute to a proper fit. Proper fit relies not only on foot length and width, but arch height and flexibility, foot volume, and heel width.

Everyone’s feet are unique so there is not one shoe that is right for all feet. When looking for running or walking shoes, a trained fit specialist must first determine the level of pronation, which is the amount of flexibility in the arches. In other words, is the arch high and rigid or low and flexible?

When the foot strikes the ground during running and walking, joints under the ankle and in the foot open up, causing the arch to flex. This motion is called pronation and allows the body to absorb the impact of the foot hitting the ground. Typically, in a foot with lower arches these joints open too much, causing improper ankle, knee, and hip alignment. With a high, rigid arch the joints do not open enough, which can cause the body to absorb more impact than necessary, possibly leading to injury. Proper shoes and inserts will address these issues, alleviating discomfort and reducing the risk of injury.

How does this work, exactly? Shoe manufacturers design shoes for various foot types, adding support and cushion in all the right places. Running and walking shoes are typically categorized into three main types: neutral, stability and high stability (or motion control). Generally speaking, neutral shoes are designed for a higher arched, rigid foot, and stability shoes are designed for a lower arched, flexible foot; one with excessive pronation. There are exceptions to this, however, and your fit specialist must evaluate the fit of the shoe while you are in motion to ensure that it is the correct shoe for your body’s biomechanics.

For example, a runner with lower arches may be quite effi-cient and might need a neutral shoe rather than a stability shoe. Whether a shoe is neutral, stable, or highly stable is only a starting point, as there are variables within each of these categories. Some styles within the same category offer more or less support based on the shape of the shoe and materials used. Moreover, brands vary significantly in terms of fit, so every stability or neutral shoe is not created equal. If the support does not hit in the right spot for your feet, it may not work as intended. It is best to try several shoes and brands within a category to find the best fit.

Proper fit also means wearing the right size. A fit specialist will often recommend wearing a size larger than your street-shoe size;

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most people should wear a running or walking shoe one half to a full size larger than actual foot size to compensate for movement inside the shoe and for the expansion of the feet due to swelling during activity. Of course, foot length and width primarily deter-mine the correct shoe size, but other factors such as foot volume and heel width can make or break a fit. Shoes differ in terms of depth and curvature in addition to length and width, so it is crucial to address all of these areas.

Although a properly fitting shoe goes a long way to ensure comfort and performance during activity, inserts can work with the shoes to improve fit and comfort. For most people an over-the-counter orthotic insert can help to prevent issues like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee pain and hip pain. In some cases a prescription orthotic might be necessary, which is available through a doctor or podiatrist. There are some shoe brands and styles that work better with orthotics, so it is important to find the right combination. If you prefer better performance and more cushion, a good quality insert can be beneficial.

With so many variables, it is crucial to work with a fit specialist who can help you make the right decision. The fit specialist should ask you a number of questions to determine your specific needs.

It is important to find out about any preexisting pain, what activities you are doing, and what types of shoes you have used in the past. In addition, the fit special-ist must assess the level of pronation in the feet through both visual observation and measurement with a Bran-nock device. Beyond foot flexibility the Brannock also helps determine the proper length and width (you may

not have seen one of these devices since you were a kid!). For those customers looking for a shoe more specific to other

activities, such as hiking or aerobics, additional factors contribute to a proper fit. For example, it is important to have ample ankle support for hiking as well as rugged tread for added traction. For aerobics or other gym classes, running shoes do not offer enough lateral support, so a cross trainer is recommended. The stiffer material and smoother bottom of a cross trainer allow for more comfort and lateral support during activity.

Although it may seem overwhelming to consider all of these variables of proper shoe fit, the right shoes can make or break your favorite activities or a day on your feet at work. The bottom line: seek out shoes specific to your activity and foot type and take advantage of the knowledge of a fit specialist to help you find the perfect shoe for you.

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By Marcia SimlerIn 1993, my husband became paralyzed during a

routine surgery to repair his rotator cuff. Don was placed on an iron lung, given oxygen 24/7, as well as pain medications, antidepressants and blood pres-sure medication. He became dependent on a wheel chair. None of the traditional medical treatments were helping.

Then, six months later, I was in a bad car accident — so bad I was removed from the mangled vehicle with the Jaws of Life. Doctors wanted to surgically remove bone from my hip area and fuse my C-5, C-6 and C-7 together. However, after my husband’s horrible experience, I said “no thanks.” In the end I was able to avoid surgery.

What did Don and I have in common? We both benefitted from alternative therapies to heal ourselves. Our experiences were so positive I eventually made it my career.

Today, as a certified kinesiologist and herbalist, I use muscle and saliva testing to learn what imbalances and nutritional deficiencies people suffer from and then customize their health plans. I have tested babies as young as 2 days old and people in their 90s. (My grandmother lived to be 100 and I like to think she was helped by my advice and herbal therapy.)

With clients globally, including more than 700 nurses, medical doctors, dentists, chiropractors and people of all walks of life, I have helped many people (and small and large animals) find relief from a variety of ailments via herbs, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and natural foods.

I believe that quality food and supplements are an important part of the health plan. Therefore, as with anything else, education is a continuing process. Since graduating from Trinity College in Warsaw, Ind., I’ve studied throughout the world to advance my understanding of these types of healing.

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By Ashley Leavy

Meditation is a focusing or concentration of mental energy to reach a perfect stillness of the mind. With practice, meditation allows one to realize the true self. Meditation, which should always be done for

the self, is a wonderful tool to fully explore inner consciousness. It is an opportunity to recapitulate experiences and to learn and to grow from them (on a subconscious level). Meditation should be done with a full surrender to the stillness it creates.

Routine meditation (over time) has the ability to completely transform one’s outlook on life. Meditation, combined with the proper intention, can aid one in a complete spiritual evolution. It will allow a person to become the pure, perfect, being of the universe that he or she was meant to become.

Several things can promote a successful meditation. First, you should create a sacred space in which you are comfortable. Your environment can greatly influence your success in meditation. “Sacred Space” may mean a different thing to each person. Typically, creating some sort of routine or ritual to perform prior to medita-tion can help to enhance it. The repetition of ritual will eventually send subtle cues to the brain that can help to prepare it for the medi-tative process. The brain and the subconscious will begin to learn from the experience that after one has gone through the motions of the ritual, there is an expected thing to follow. In this case, this thing is meditation, a clearing and stilling of the mind.

Correct posture can also significantly contribute to a meditative practice. You should sit in the posture that is the most comfortable. Discomfort can become distracting to the mind and can disrupt focus. Some people prefer to sit on the floor with the legs crossed in Lotus position. However, this is not necessary. You can sit on the floor, in a chair, or however you feels most at ease in your body.

Next, begin focused breathing. Focus on slow, even breathing and begin to relax. The circular breathing technique is very effec-tive for focus and relaxation (this technique is discussed further in the following exercise). Once relaxation and focused breathing have been achieved, begin concentration. Try to hold your attention on the present, transitory moment. When the attention is held and

stillness is achieved, retain it as long as possible until the end of the meditation session (at least 10 to 15 minutes). If you find your-self becoming distracted while attempting to maintain the stillness, return your attention to the breath. You can always return to the focus on the breath to return the concentration to the meditative practice.

The true benefit of meditation is found in the stillness that it provides to body, mind and spirit. This stillness alters conscious awareness and connects it with the divine. This altered state of consciousness benefits your higher spiritual self. In this state, guid-ance is often received (consciously or unconsciously). This is a gift from the divine to one’s higher self (one’s own divine nature).

Most importantly, release all expectations of the meditative process and outcome. Be completely open to the experiences of the

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meditation, but do not expect more than what is. Be open to any guidance or messages that may come from the stillness. However, do not be discouraged if this does not happen. Instead, search for the benefit in the tranquility of the meditation.

Crystals can be used in meditation to help you more clearly concentrate and to focus your mind’s energy and enhance the quality of the meditation. Crystals amplify your intentions and thoughts which raise your energy vibration, promoting conscious awareness. One’s thoughts become more pure through medita-tion with crystals; they become filled with love and light for the good of all beings. This clear, pure thinking helps you remain in the moment and focus on the stillness at hand.

The following meditation was developed to send healing energy to the earth. When done with proper intent, it can combat the effects of pollution, global warming, and other negative environ-mental conditions in order help to return Mother Earth to a more wholesome state of being. This meditation is most effective when utilizing a Chrysocolla stone or one Azurite stone and one Mala-chite stone.

Earth Healing MeditationSit or stand in a comfortable position with the soles of your feet

flat on the ground (no shoes, please). Center yourself; begin to attune yourself to the earth’s energy (you may wish to use a picture or some other symbol).

Begin circular breathing. Breathe in healing, white universal light through your root chakra. See the light traveling up your chakras to the crown chakra. Exhale the light through your throat chakra back down to the basal chakra and breathe in the light again. Imagine the light like a wave. Imagine this wave of light moving in and out of your body like the tide. Now, expand the light so that it is a continuous loop of healing energy moving through your ethereal and physical bodies.

Imagine your chakras opening. Begin at the base chakra and picture a red swirling vortex of energy. Focus your attention on making this red energy very bright. Next, move up to the sacral chakra and imagine an orange energy vortex. Proceed through the chakras in this manner using yellow light at the solar plexus, green and pink at the heart, blue at the throat, indigo at the third eye, and violet at the crown.

Pick up your stone(s) (or place in front of you) and begin to focus

your energy on earth healing. Imagine the earth being covered with trees and flowers, with beautiful, flowing rivers, and being in a great state of health. Imagine it surrounded by white, healing light. Begin to further connect yourself to the earth by focusing on the two crys-tals. Start to pull in white healing light energy through your crown chakra. Next, imagine your legs and feet turning into roots and growing deep into the earth. Begin to transfer the white light from your crown, down through the chakras, and through your legs, out the roots, and into the earth.

Focus your attention on energizing the earth and on sending it love and healing light. Thank the earth if you wish. Spend some time sending these healing energies while continuing your circular breathing.

When you feel you are ready, imagine the roots loosening from the earth and resuming being your legs. Slowly come back to conscious awareness.

*Crystal Healing is not meant to replace conventional medicine, but rather to complement and enhance it. The information above is purely metaphysical in nature and is by no means medical. Crystal Healing should only be used with the understanding that it is not an independent therapy, but one that is a part of a holistic healing approach.

Ashley Leavy is a Master of Crystology and is certified and accredited in Melo-dy’s Level I & Level II Love is in the Earth workshops. She has also studied with Master Crystal Teacher DaEl Walker of the Crystal Awareness Institute. She is also a member of the Global Spiritual & Holistic Association, which strives to support a professional approach and a high standard of practice for ethical and conscien-tious holistic therapists. In addition to offering healing sessions, Ashley conducts in-person workshops as well as correspondences courses on crystal healing. She is also a published author and is currently writing a book on crystal healing. For more information, please visit http://www.crystalhealer1.webs.com

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Everything in the universe contains energy, yet energy is something many of us don’t understand. Every month Tina Bensman, a practicing clairvoyant and

energy healer, is here to answer any questions you have about your energy system. Topics may include energy anatomy, dream analysis, chakra balanc-ing, manifestation, life patterns, etc. The ideas written here do not replace

medical attention. Always listen to your body, mind and intuition when receiving advice of any kind.

Dear Tina,I’ve struggled with chronic pain in my joints since I was 12 years

old, and I haven’t gotten a clear answer as to why even though I’ve seen a variety of doctors over the years. Could there be an energetic reason for this pain? Is there something I can do to find relief?

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Dear Pained,Oh, I’m sorry. Yes. And Yes! Let’s start from the beginning. The

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So, you can change the form of energy, but how to do that can be a challenge. Your own beliefs may get in the way. If you don’t believe that you can change energy, you will not be able to do so no matter how hard you try. Your pattern of belief is blocking any healing that can take place and that can be a hard stumbling block to get through.

Once you get past the beliefs holding you back, there are many ways to shift the form of energy. You can use any strong frequency to shift the energies, like a crystal or an essential oil. That is a great approach if it works for you. Personally, I prefer the meditation approach. When you shift your energy through meditation, you can access it no matter where you are or what you are doing. You will always have yourself, but maybe the crystal you like to use isn’t by your side all the time.

Tina, a Madison intuitive counselor and energy healer, is a lifelong student of the paranormal. She had her first clairvoyant vision at a young age and continues to see and hear energy. Tina is trained in clairvoyant reading and many modali-ties of energy healing, but through professional training she was disappointed in the methods many schools used to devalue everyone’s natural gifts. Tina started The Chakra House to teach how natural and easy it is to work with energy. She believes that everyone has natural psychic gifts and can access their abilities if they realized their potential.


There’s a special bond between some horses and their people. So it is with Will, the big black gelding that first stole my heart and then my daughter’s. Will is a 9-year old Quarter Horse who has been in our family for nearly three years. We are not clear what his life was like before he became ours, so many of the issues he has might be attributed to that.

In February, we moved Will and his “sister” Mecina to a wonder-ful new stable, Black Forest Farms near Blue Mounds. The setting is perfect in every way: lots of huge pastures, plenty of other horses nearby so Will and Mecina feel like they are part of a large herd and the farm’s owner is a wonderful woman who understands horse psychology. Both horses seemed to love it at Black Forest for the first few weeks we were there. Then, Will got crabby and pushy, and didn’t want to do anything except eat. His behavior went from being

completely calm and happy in his new home to being erratic and bordering on dangerous. He showed no signs of physical illness, and we were stumped as to the cause of this behavior change. I talked with a friend who told me about Amy Pikalek and Hikari Natural Healing.

Amy is a Master level certified Reiki practitioner. I did my research, and discovered that Amy felt called to become a Reiki practitioner after seeing the dramatic changes Reiki had on her own Quarter Horse who was experiencing great pain from arthritis. Amy tried all forms of traditional medicine but nothing alleviated his pain. On her web site, Amy said, “After four sessions of Reiki, Max began moving like never before. Not only had his physical body changed, but his heart was open. There are no more behavior problems, and our bond is stronger than ever before.” Feeling a hope that we hadn’t felt for quite some time, we made an appointment with Amy.

Amy met us at Black Forest Farms on a very cold, windy after-noon. She asked that Will be placed in his stall or other enclosed area so he would have the option to move around and accept the energy in whatever way he was comfortable with. Amy explained that Reiki provides comfort to people and animals of all species and that Reiki treats the whole being on a physical, spiritual, emotional and psycho-logical level. She said that Reiki works well in combination with tradi-tional medical care, and that Reiki often has a profound impact on animals and owners alike. She also told us that the other animals in the barn might possibly benefit from her session with Will.

Amy was with Will in his stall for approximately 30 minutes. During that time, Will turned to face her on several occasions, touch-ing her gently with his nose and then returning to munching on his hay. He was calm and relaxed during her entire visit. The other animals in the barn were unusually quiet, as well. Even the usually rowdy goats were silent. At one point, Will looked directly at me, and it felt as if all the love in the universe was passing between us. When we talked later, Amy revealed that this was when she was working on Will’s heart chakra.

While I cannot say I understand everything that happened between Will and Amy that afternoon, I do know that we see a positive change in Will’s behavior after Amy’s visit. Will seemed happier, more willing to do ground work, and began playing with Mecina again. Will seems happier with the people in his life, his relationship with my daughter is more peaceful and loving, and he is far less pushy and erratic. And the goats? They’ve gone back to being their usual rowdy selves!

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“I love to walk into The Chakra House. It is so welcoming and has a wonderful energy about it,” says one customer.

Fitness classes The Chakra House offers a variety of fitness classes on a

regular weekly basis in a non-competitive atmosphere with small class sizes for personal attention. There are yoga classes in many styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Core Flow, Power Flow and even Chakra Yoga. Yamuna Body Rolling classes and workshops are not only fitness focused, but they also reeducate muscles and stimulate bones, creating positive, permanent changes in the body. We also offer Zumba classes, inspired by Latin dancing, which really fill your spirit with joy, lightness and freedom while you shake the pounds away.

The Institute of Intuitive Arts & SciencesThe Chakra House hosts The Institute of Intuitive Arts & Sciences (IIAS), an energy-

focused institution. IIAS offers many courses that will enhance your natural intuitive skills, help you develop new abilities and teach you to heal and balance your energy system as well as others for fun or professionally. You may take any of the courses individually or enroll in a Program Track for certification.

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system as well as great gifts for others including candles, flower essences, books, crystals, yoga mats, jewelry, greeting cards, and a variety of artwork from local artists and jewelers. “It’s a Candy Shop for the Soul.”

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By Katherine Lord, D.C.Arthritis affects millions of people throughout the world; however

the cause of arthritis is not often explained. There is a cause and solu-tion, and it’s not found in medications, surgery or learning to live with it. Arthritic relief is possible, as is restoring quality of life! Upper cervical care, nutrition and exercise are the three components with the major being alignment.

Arthritis pain relief and treatmentPeople are told every day by their physicians that they have

arthritis, but they never tell them what’s causing the arthritis pain and symptoms except that they are “just getting older.” Is arthri-tis an old-age disease or is it a young- and middle-age disease that becomes apparent as we age? Arthritis develops as we age; it usually takes 15-20 years before it gets bad enough for us to feel the effects of years of imbalance. It’s so easy to ignore the warning signs of arthri-tis, because we are too young to have arthritis, but are we?

Breaking down the word arthritis, “arth” means joint, and “itis” means inflammation. When a person goes to their medical doctor with swollen and painful joints, or neck and back pain, the doctor performs some tests and diagnoses the patient with arthritis. Then people are often given Celebrex or the ill-fated Vioxx, which were proven to be no safer than over-the-counter pain killers (just 5 times more expen-sive), and will raise the risk of heart attack by 4 times. I assure you, the cause of arthritis and arthritis pain is not a lack of these drugs floating around in your blood stream. The cause is imbalance of the

body. Most of the population lives in their second most stable spot against gravity, i.e. imbalance.

When the head (which weighs 10-14 pounds) shifts off center of the spine, through an accident or injury, the rest of the body must compensate for the shift in weight. This shift results in long and short leg, in high and low hip, high and low shoulder, and twisting of the body’s framework. These accidents or injuries tear loose connective tissue creating a weakness, allowing the spine to break down and lock in a stress posi-tion. This stress position causes muscles to become tight and tense, decreases circulation to the joints, and misalignment which leads to degenerated discs and worn away cartilage.

The cause of arthritis is a lifetime of wear and tear because of body imbalance, which can remain silent for years.

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Besides structural imbalance due to nerve interference, nutri-tion is another key component to arthritis. In America, we eat too much gluten. It is in almost everything we eat (besides modified corn syrup). Gluten causes inflammation in the gut, which leads to leaky gut. When material gets in the blood that shouldn’t be there, we form antibodies against that material. This results in food aller-gies and antibodies that end up attacking us, which sets the stage to develop the autoimmune form of arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Many Americans also do not exercise. We get so busy that we don’t take the time to do some form of exercise. Just walking for 20 minutes 3 times a week is good for the body.

The main component in the mix is spinal alignment and the removal of nerve inference. The nervous system (brain, brain stem, spinal cord and peripheral nerves) helps to control and regulate every movement we make, everything we sense or feel, every body system, perception, awareness, learning, behavior and our ability to relate to the outside world.

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Steven H. Applebaum, Giulio David Iaconi and Albert Matousek, all based at John Molson School of Business, Concor-dia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, wrote a study titled “Positive and nega-tive deviant workplace behaviors: causes, impacts and solutions.” (http://electra.concordia.ca/joomla/images/stories/faculty_research/faculty_news/docs/appelbaum_publication.pdf.) The study quotes a staggering statistic indicating that “incidences of negative workplace deviance are now soaring out of control, with nearly 95 percent of all companies reporting some

deviance-related experience within their respective organizations.”

Many points of view are demonstrated related to ethics, behaviors, encourage-ment, empowerment, corporate policies, productivity, efficiency, financial impact, etc. From my experience as a certified professional coach, often it comes down to personal self-worth, organizational struc-ture, communication and empowerment.

1. Personal Self-Worth: Self-confident and balanced people develop immunity

If you feel like the victim, you are the victim. People don’t have power over you unless you let them have the power. Take back your power – trust your instincts, your intuition. Let it be your ethical, emotional and spiritual guidance system. As a supervisor, who are your chronically ill and absent employees? How are they related to this situation – provoker, receiver, independent?

2. Organizational Structure: Your productivity relates to your mindset

Idle hands breed idle minds. If you’re supervising a disruptive individual or unbalanced team, how can you keep them focused and productive? How do you remove the slack time that allows for less-productive activities? An incentive struc-ture based on productivity is one option for consideration.

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Ethical core values shared by the entire organization stem from a clearly articu-lated and regularly demonstrated corpo-rate policy, philosophy, or mission. The top-down or trickle-down approach fosters negative and positive ethical values alike, all based on what’s truly happen-ing. Management has the opportunity to promote a healthy organizational climate – with effort, reinforcement, and action

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Innovation fosters a competitive edge within an organization. Empowering employees sends the message, “I believe in you. Show me what you can do – be creative, be innovative, be successful.” The organiza-tion and the employee benefit financially and culturally from the experience. Strong communication of the organizational mission as a prerequisite to innovation and empowerment is a critical success factor. Strong, empowering individuals coach-ing employees also propagates success. It’s all about taking the people, the products/services, the business partners/customers, and the organization to the next level, for the betterment of all.

Per the study, “...victims of interper-sonal workplace deviance are more likely to suffer from stress-related problems and show a relatively decrease productivity, lost work time, and a relatively high turnover rate. Thus there is great incentive, financial and otherwise, for organizations to prevent and discourage any negative workplace deviance within their walls.”

It’s easy to get sucked in and absorb the negative energy surrounding you – but how may it empower you and others within the organization? Take a step back and walk through the facts and the process. Who’s is impacted and how? (See diagram).

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Childhood obesity is a serious problem in America. According to the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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children to lead healthy lifestyles, not the least of which is increased time spent sitting (in front of the TV, on the computer and playing video games) and unhealthy eating habits.

But rather than lament the problem, J and Stephanie Orkowski would rather be a part of the solution. They are the owners of Gymfinity Children’s Activity Center, where they offer a variety of unique ways for children of all ages and abilities to get active — and have fun while doing so.

“Let’s face it, as adults we know that ‘working out’ is not necessarily fun,” J. Orkowski says. “There are a bunch of obstacles. Finding the time, getting sweaty, the monotony of the routine, and the list goes on…

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Located at 6300 Nesbitt Road in Fitchburg, Gymfinity opened in 1999 as a gymnastics-only club for competitive gymnasts. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest and safest apparatus and matting systems available. The spring floor, trampolines, loose foam and resi-mat pits are recessed into the floor to provide a consistent plane throughout the entire gym. All remaining concrete surfaces are padded with 1.25 inch foam which is then covered with carpet, providing a safe tumbling surface throughout the entire gym.

Brianna Slonim, 13, a Level 9 competitive gymnast, has been competing since she was 6 years old.

Her mother, Pamela Slonim, appreciates that the facility is so clean and inviting, and that the coaches and staff are so safety-conscious.

“Brianna is a great gymnast, but just as importantly, she’s also learned about things like being a leader, goal-setting, working hard and how to lose gracefully, those kinds of things,” Pamela says. “It’s become kind of a second home for her. Even though all the girls go to different schools in the area, when they’re at the gym, they’re sisters. It’s just a really neat atmosphere.”

Orkowski, who’s also program director and team coach, competed internationally as a gymnast and has coached in various gyms, camps and programs for more than 30 years. He was, for 11 years, also Safety Educator of Wisconsin for USA Gymnastics and speaks internationally about kids’ gymnastic programs. Stephanie Orkowski is a former gymnast, too. She not only handles the office work at the gym but has coached several State Champions as well. Together theyencompass the combined strength of vision and detail needed to offer a top quality program for our local kids and families.

Through the years, Gymfinity has evolved into a multi-sport venue. In addition to gymnastics and tumbling, Gymfinity offers a number of programs and special events. Motion Evolution Fitness, for example, integrates physical literacy, nutrition education, brain-body science, and play for a complete wellness package.

“This program is great, not only because it covers all these differ-ent aspects of being healthy, but it’s based on the personal best of each individual child,” Orkowski says. “The kids aren’t competing

against anyone but themselves, so they strive to improve for their own personal satisfaction. That’s something that sticks with them, and hopefully they carry that into adulthood.”

Preschool gymnastics and special motion classes for children with special needs are also offered.

Orkowski says that each child is assessed when they come in for the first time and programs are tailored to their unique needs. “Fitness tests

are for their eyes only and are based on their own progress,” he says. “Then they can see the improvements they’ve made, no matter how small, and are motivated to do more.”

In addition, Gymfinity offers a variety of special events from birthday parties and parents’ night out offerings to open play times and field trips. “Bummer free” summer camps for kids ages 5 to 12 consist of 1-week long sessions filled with games, gymnastics lessons, arts and crafts, swimming, snacks (provided), open play time, bowling, day trips to exciting destinations and much more.

“These camps are a great option for kids because they’re some-thing different for most kids and they give parents an option for child care,” Orkowski says. “Camps are an investment in your kids. You know how stir-crazy they can sometimes get and this is a great way to give them the gift of physical activity.”

Preschool camps, a new offering this year, are a great option for 3- and 4-year-old siblings of school-age children. These half-day long camps run in conjunction with the older kids’ camps in separate areas of the facility. The ever-popular Flip camp gives children the oppor-tunity to work on flipping, teaches tumbling basics and advanced skills, and trampoline for the beginner up to the most advanced.

“Flip camp is limited to 30 participants and we’ve been at capacity every year,” Orkowski says. “Kids absolutely love it so we encourage early registration.”

It’s clear when talking to Orkowski that he is passionate about what he does. Opening a gym is the culmination of a lifelong dream and he says he’s very fortunate to get up every morning excited to go to work and feeling like he’s making a difference in children’s lives.

“I’m incredibly blessed,” he says. “We have such a talented, loyal group of people working with us, for one thing,” he says. “That makes all the difference.

“But I never got into this thinking I’d make millions but the satis-faction I get seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces, and the positive comments from their parents, is very rewarding. I don’t look at this as work. I just love it.”

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replacement (custom designed hairpieces, hair grafts, and wigs) is surgical hair restoration. What exactly is surgical hair replacement? Surgical procedures are more commonly known as hair transplantation. Hair is actually re-located on the scalp or transplanted to other areas of the head. When an individual loses hair on the top and crown of the head from male or female pattern (genetic) hair loss, the hair that is moved to other areas of the scalp is geneti-cally programmed to be with us forever.

Therefore, surgical hair transplantation utilizes hair from the back and sides or scalp and is re-located to the top and crown of the head where more hair is desired. The transplanted hair will continue to grow for a lifetime.

The good news is that surgical hair restoration is permanent and the new hair will be with you for life. The bad news is it is permanent and therefore it needs to be performed by a physician who not only specializes in hair transplantation, but also has a keen understanding of proper

hairline placement and an artistic ability in positioning the new hair grafts.

Changing Headlines is affiliated with an elite hair restoration facility, where the physician has performed more than 15,000 surgical hair restoration procedures and personally trained other internationally known hair transplant surgeons.

A hair transplant is similar to going to a dentist in terms of discomfort. You are awake during the entire procedure, which usually lasts between 4 and 6 hours depend-ing upon the number of hair grafts moved. Not everyone is a good candidate for surgi-cal hair restoration. It depends upon the extent of the hair loss, the density of hair on the sides and back of the scalp, and also the end-result expectations. As with many things in life, surgical hair restoration has evolved to a level making it a terrific solu-tion for many with a desire for additional, fuller hair.

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In addition to RSI, forearm and hand pain can be caused by other conditions that originate in the neck and shoulders. As the nerves that exit the cervical spine travel through the neck and shoulder to the arm and hand, proximal problems may cause pain to be felt distally. Herniated discs, vertebral misalignments, hypertonic muscles and fascial adhesions in the neck can compress and irritate nerves, causing both local and radiating pain. Trigger points in the neck, chest and upper back can also refer pain to the forearm, as can some rotator cuff injuries.

Hand pain may also be due to conditions affecting the joints of the wrist and hand. Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (inflammatory joint disease) commonly affect the joints in the wrist and fingers, causing pain and stiffness.

There are several self-care measures you can take for painful arms and hands: frequent breaks from aggravating activities; icing the wrist and forearms, and stretch-ing and massaging the hand, forearm, shoulder, neck and chest muscles. Essential oils, such as peppermint and wintergreen, have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving

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addressed. A massage therapist can assess and treat trigger points, hypertonic muscles and fascial adhesions. A chiropractor or doctor can assess structural misalign-ments, determine if there are conditions that manifest pain in the arms and hands, and treat them accordingly. Evaluate your body’s ergonomics when performing tasks that could be physically irritating, and remember that neutral wrists and good posture are essential for healthy hands.

Terri Gomez, Ph.D., LMT, NCBTMB, is the direc-tor and science instructor at TIBIA (Transforma-tion ~ Intuition ~ Bodywork ~ In Action) Massage School, 6225 University Ave., Ste. 202, Madison. She is also a massage therapist at TIBIA Healing Center. For more information call 608.238.7378 or visit www.tibiamassageschool.com.

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By Aaron Henkel, N.D.A recent study shows that post-menopausal women who take

antidepressant medications have an increased risk for death. This is scary when you consider that as of 2005, 27 million Americans, or about 10 percent of the U.S. population, takes antidepressant medi-cations. This number continues to rise as our country’s mental, physical, and spiritual health declines. The idea that we should medicate ourselves instead of getting to the “root” cause of our depression goes against the naturopathic philosophies of “First, do no Harm” and “Treat the Cause” as well as the belief in the healing power of the body. Do we really believe that our bodies are defi-cient in anti-depressants like Lexapro, Prozac or Cymbalta, or do we realize that our feelings of sadness are signs that something is wrong within us and is needed to be addressed?

What can be done, other than running to a doctor for a prescrip-tion? Well, many things actually.

Positive mental outlook The proverb, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he,” is very true.

We can only think one thought at a time, so we need to break the strong habits of negativism and constantly remind ourselves of how great we have it (just living in the U.S. should give us many things to be thankful for these days). Don’t sweat the small stuff. Learn to do deep-breathing exercises, yoga, or meditation to keep your mind from getting overwhelmed with life’s daily stressors.

ExerciseMany studies have shown that exercise is as good as (or better

than) taking medications to try to improve your mood. Exercise has been known to raise serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine levels in your body. This increase in brain chemicals lifts your mood. One study showed that exercise was better than Zoloft (an antidepressant) in lifting mood and treating depression in the long term. If you are not exercising, you need to start here first. Do a minimum of 3-4 times per week. Quantity beats duration. It is better to exercise 30 minutes, 4 times per week, then to exercise 1 hour, two times weekly.

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Fish oil, 5-HTP, St. John’s Wort, Vitamin D, and many other nutrients have been shown to be effective for mild to moderate depression, depending on what is happening with the functioning of the body. In fact, European doctors recommend the herb St. John’s Wort over other conventional anti-depressant medications. In Wisconsin, just because the sun has come out doesn’t mean that your Vitamin D levels are high enough to prevent Seasonal Effec-tive Disorder (S.A.D), a depression that results from low Vitamin D levels. A daily dose of 5,000 International units (IU’s) is typically a safe dose, but ask your doctor to test your Vitamin D levels if you suffer from depression that is worse in the winter. Your D levels should be between 60-100ng/ml, which is similar to what a lifeguard in California might have.

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cause depression and there are many tests that can be done to find the true cause of your suffering. Simple urinary neurotransmit-ter testing can reveal imbalances in the chemi-cals serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, GABA, etc. Correct-ing these imbalances with targeted amino acids can improve the mood. Pyroluria, a genetic condition that leads to depression and anxiety, can be easily assessed

and treated, but is typically not looked for by doctors who would rather order a medication than spend the time to get to the root cause.

Other conditions that need to be ruled out include thyroid abnormalities, food allergies, mineral deficiencies and heavy metal toxicities, to name a few. Seek a qualified naturally-minded doctor that will listen to your concerns and do the work it takes to find what your body is telling you. Be willing to explore other options before running to that quick fix, and have a happy spring!

References: Smoller J. Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk for Death, Stroke in Postmenopausal Women Arch Intern Med. 2009; 169:2128-2139

Michael Babyak, James A. Blumenthal, Steve Herman, Parinda Khatri, Murali Doraiswamy, Kathleen Moore, W. Edward Craighead, Teri T. Baldewicz, and K. Ranga Krishnan. Exercise Treatment for Major Depression: Maintenance of Therapeutic Benefit at 10 Months. Psychosomatic Medicine, September/October 2000.

Dr. Aaron Henkel is a licensed naturopathic doctor and founder of Family Clinic of Natural Medicine, located on Madison’s south side. His clinic specializes in comprehensive natural medicine for the entire family. Along with running his naturopathic medical practice, teaching classes on naturopathy and helping raise his six children, Dr. Henkel is passionate about bringing better healthcare options to Wisconsin, having served a 3-year term on the executive board of the Wiscon-

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Answer: This diet is not intended for presumably healthy indi-viduals, and there isn’t any research to indicate that it helps with anything other than gluten intolerance or celiac disease. There are many so-called “experts” out there that attribute the inabil-ity to lose weight, or a lack of energy, to any number of dietary factors, including gluten. Unfortunately, they can’t point to any studies indicating that gluten is the problem, and if that’s the case, a lack of gluten is unlikely to be the solution. Celiac disease is diag-nosed with a blood test and an intestinal biopsy, and gluten intolerance is typically diag-nosed if gastrointestinal symptoms persist in the absence of a clinical diagnosis. Your friend is likely experiencing weight loss as the result of following a more restric-tive, lower-calorie diet, and this probably explains her renewed energy level as well. If she wants to continue the diet, that’s completely fine, but it prob-ably isn’t necessary to reach her health and wellness goals.

Question: I just started lifting weights and noticed that I have some significant muscular imbalances when it comes to strength. Is this normal, and if so, what can I do about it?

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stronger as we age, thanks to repetitive use. This leaves us with a weaker side that can make strength training more challeng-ing. Luckily, these weaknesses can be overcome. If you engage in a regular lifting program, your weaker side will gradually catch up over time. You don’t even need to focus specifically on your weaker areas, though many people do, in order to balance things out a bit faster. Bottom line — consistent training and time will create a balanced and strong body, so just stick with it!

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By Mary Hess, D.V.M., C.V.T.Humans have benefitted from the use of essential oils for a

variety of situations and pets are no different. Consider the follow-ing essential oils as alternatives to conventional treatments for behavior training, relaxation, phobias and more.

Lavender: This simple, safe oil can be used as a starter. It calms both the owner and the pet. If you have never exposed your pet to essential oils, this is one very gentle oil to start with.

Peace & Calming: The first combination oil that I use with pets with behavioral, fear-based training, or relaxation issues. It is a blend that helps in most circumstances with milder and less severe issues. Using it in areas where the pet hangs out or rests is ideal. Diffusing the blend allows a bigger area to be covered. You can place the oil on the person with whom the pet is going to spend time with, or place it on the pet’s paws, ears or collar/harness.

Trauma Life: This is used in pets with storm anxiety, noise phobia, or those that have lost a pet companion. Pets feel the loss as much as we do. It usually shows up as lack of appetite, no inter-est in play, and change in stool, increased vomiting, upper respira-tory infections, bladder issues, or chronic problems once under control suddenly getting worse. Although there may be other real problems that need to be ruled out, the trauma of a change in the family unit can be enough. Diffusing this oil or using on the collar, paws, or face can help the pet over the grief or disturbing event.

Gentle Baby: This is useful in training, for new parents (espe-cially mothers) and with younger animals for relaxation. It can also be used with the introduction of a new pet or a new human

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Rutavala: This oil is used to calm in more extreme circum-stances of trauma, behavior or grief. Used in the same way as the other blends, this formula relaxes the pet and can help him or her to fall asleep more easily.

Method of use:Diffuse: use 4-5 drops in the diffuser.•Topical: use 1-2 drops on the vita flex points on the bottom •of the paws and ear flaps; can place on collar 1-3 drops; place 1-2 drops in your hand, rub around and place on both sides of the face . Allow the pet to inhale from your hands.Remote topical: place essential oil on owner so the owner •and pet benefit from the effects.Dilution: For most pets, the oils are used neat or diluted •by 50 percent with pure carrier oil. The smaller the pet the more dilution necessary.

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By Ernest BinghamWhy would anyone want to hire a chimney sweep? They are grubby gap-toothed wiry folk who scuttle across roof

tops shouting, “Sweep’s up!” All too early in the morning for decent folk actually to be awake, their hands permanently coated with soot, ungainly strong from clinging to chilly dew-coated brick and stone, never more than a moment from a fall. This cheerful lot shares a commonality, a brotherhood if you would. They are edge folk. Before you have had your proper breakfast, they have already kissed the dawn from atop a roof ridge or sitting on the warm side of the flue. They look down on a world of bright and shadow. Vapor trails rise around them from the chimneys. The various colors of roofs bright in the dawn all shaded frost and gray on the shadow side. Sweeps never walk in the shadow. Sweeps always walk in the light. When they descend to your well-lit kitchen to collect their bill, they are ever so aware of the muted world you live in. No brights or darks to follow their roof top pathways, no chilly warmth of hot vapor rising from a thawing chimney. No risk from a slip or fall, not down here in the safe muted world where the civilized dwell. The crisp air with passing odors of wood or coal or peat left behind for the smells of breakfasts and people. Chimney sweeps appreciate even the smallest of comforts.

Chimney sweeps are also a necessity. They are like dentists, or your butcher. You don’t particularly care to know them well, but you profit by what they know well. Chimney sweeps do not just sweep chimneys. They can tell at a glance if your chimney may be drafting poorly from nests or debris. They believe, as I do, that they save lives. This is truly a calling to some. Some become so skilled that they can detect low level carbon monoxide fields in a home. If you have felt cold or flu symptoms that seem to get better in the day, only to return at night, you may be exposed to low levels of indoor pollutants. Your health can very easily be affected by indoor pollution caused by poorly drafting heating appliances. You don’t just need a chimney sweep if you have a fireplace or a wood stove; you need a chimney sweep if you have a chimney.

Without being too scientific, the chimney is like the pulmo-nary system to the home. It not only allows gases out of the home, but it also helps the home to be atmospherically neutral during barometric or weather changes that surround the home. Houses without chimneys tend to be colder in the winter and moldier all

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By Nancy Johnson Beans come in an amazing array of

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Beans are an economical, nutritious way to add taste, texture and variety to your meals. They are an excellent source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, iron, magnesium, zinc and potassium and the additional good news is that beans are low in fat and cholesterol.

Beans may result in lowered risk of heart disease and hypertension, and lowered cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Further-more, eating beans may aid in balancing blood sugar levels for diabetics and may help to prevent cancer in the pancreas, colon, breast, prostate and intestine. (From “Superfoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life” by Stephen Pratt and Kathy Matthews.)

Cooking your own beans is the desired way to go, but until you get your timing down, canned, already-cooked beans are a delicious and convenient to way to cook in a hurry. When using canned beans, drain and rinse in a colander to rid the beans of as much salt and gumminess as possible.

When using dry beans, wash them in

a colander and pick out small stones and shriveled beans. Leftover dry beans can be stored in a glass jar, away from heat. Dry beans will last for awhile, but will not cook as well after one year.

Dry beans must be soaked before they are cooked and this two-step process may seem complicated or time-consuming, but with practice and proper time-manage-ment, it won’t be long before cooking beans will become a part of your routine. There are two basic simple ways to soak beans in preparation for cooking.

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Black turtle beans• – used in sauces, soups and dips and commonly used in Southwestern, Caribbean and Mexican dishes. Cooking time: 60 - 90 minutesGarbanzo beans or chickpeas• – used in hummus, dips, soups, salads, curries and pasta dishes and are commonly used in Mediterranean

dishes. Cooking time: 90 minutes – 3 hoursGreat Northern• – used in casse-roles, stews and Boston baked beans. Cooking time: 60 – 90 minutesLentils• – available in yellow, red, green and brown varieties. Used in soups, salads, dips, and curries. Cooking time: 30 – 45 minutes, no soaking necessaryMung• – used in soups and curries

and commonly used in Indian and Asian cooking. Cooking time: 45 – 60 minutes, no soaking necessarySplit pea• – available in green and yellow varieties and a favorite for soup. Cooking time: 60 minutes; no soaking necessary

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By Tony Bednarowski Since 1980, childhood obesity in our country has more than

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Overweight children and adolescents are at increased risk for several health related conditions. During their youth, for example, they are more likely to exhibit risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes compared with normal weight individuals. Additional health conditions associated with overweight children include sleep apnea, asthma, and liver damage. Furthermore, overweight children and adolescents are far more likely to become obese as adults.

Studies have found that approximately 80 percent of children who were overweight at the ages of 10 to 15 were obese by the time they hit 25. Other studies have found that more than 25 percent of obese adults were overweight as children. As you can see, there is a direct correlation between children/adolescents being overweight and adult obesity. Equally so, it may be easier to see how this is being passed on from parents to their children.

I personally believe that much of this is the result of our nation’s irresponsibility when it comes to educating people on what consti-tutes a healthy lifestyle, beginning with the basics of good nutri-tion and physical activity. However, I also believe each of us has a personal responsibility to educate ourselves and be accountable for our health and wellbeing.

The inadequacy as parents to understand, live and pass down by example the importance of good nutritional choices along with physical activity is setting our youth up for troubling times ahead. When a child is overweight, he or she is not only at risk for many deadly but preventable chronic health issues, but the huge psycho-logical and emotional consequences that also come along with it.

Sadly, the evidence on the psychological consequences of obesity for teens is mounting. A recent survey reveals that obese children rate their quality of life as low as those of young cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Other studies report increased rates of depression, low self-esteem and social isolation, which are then manifested in signifi-cant behavioral problems. As these children grow up, they are less

likely to be accepted into college, less likely to get married, and more likely to occupy a lower socioeconomic status.

Much more relevant is the teasing, taunting and poor treatment they receive from other children at school and in the community. And for many, it’s not only how others think of them, but how they think of themselves. A sizable percentage of overweight kids — particularly girls — are clinically depressed as a result of a preoc-cupation with being overweight.

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There are many myths about weight problems and obesity in children. But then there are the cold, hard facts.Myth: Childhood obesity is genetic, so there’s nothing you can do about it.

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Saturday, May 7 • 1-3 p.m.Connecting with Crystals

An experiential journey through crystals and stones. This workshop will focus on creating and using crystal grids and formations. Par-ticipants will learn the basics for creating grids and experiment with using intention to direct the subtle energies of crystals. Registration is required. Cost is $10. Peaceful Heart, 123 S. Main St, Oregon, 608.835.5288.

Sunday, May 8 • 1:30-3:30 p.m. Divine Sisterhood Group

Kaye Cooke (a local energy worker and speaker) will join us this month to discuss vari-ous ways of working with the earth energies in nature. Registration is requested, no charge. Peaceful Heart, 123 S. Main St, Oregon, 608.835.5288.

Thursday, May 12 • 7 p.m.Peace with Cancer: Shamanism as a Spiritual Approach to Healing by Myron Eshowsky

Talk and book signing. No charge. Peaceful Heart, 123 S. Main St, Oregon, 608.835.5288.

Friday, May 13 • 7-9 p.m.Kirtan Chanting with MaaShakti

Kirtan is call-and-response chanting originally performed in India’s devotional traditions. Kir-tan practice involves chanting hymns or man-tras to the accompaniment of instruments.

MaaShakti plays the harmonium, native amer-ican flute, guitar, ektar, and percussion. Each Kirtan is an improvisational magic carpet ride, guaranteed to connect one to the eternal spirit within. Maa will be inviting various musicians to join him in leading the ecstatic Kirtan at The

Chakra House. $10 suggested donation. The Chakra House, 330 W. Lakeside St., Madison, 608.237.6128, www.TheChakraHouse.com.

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Express yourself – visualize yourself. Bring your dreams, creativity, and social spirit for the evening. Create your destiny in warm, welcom-ing company. Jennifer Culver, Certified Profes-sional Coach, Intuitive and Spiritual Business Woman, and Holistic Healer is facilitating the workshop at Retirement Income Designs, 315 S. Cambridge St., Wautoma. Fee $25. RSVP by May 10 via 920.570.1704 or [email protected]. More information: www.jentleworld.com/workshops-events/.

Thursday, May 12 • 6:30-8 p.mCreating Peace

Ready...Set...Pause. TIBIA’s affiliated non-profit, Creating a Peaceful World, invites you to come escape into the sweet space of centered presence. Offered the 2nd Thursday of each month. $10 donation requested. 6225 Univer-sity Ave, Suite 111, www.capw.org

Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Freeing the Power to Heal: The Foundation Workshop: 16 CE Hours

Instructor: Michaela Torcaso (in Chicago)In this class we begin to recognize and re-

lease what stands between us and full access to healing for ourselves and those around us. We distinguish between our automatic defense mechanisms that we have previously thought of as our selves, and the authentic Self from which everything unfolds naturally, with grace and ease. $350 (addt’l cost because of travel). For more information call 608.238.7378 or visit www.tibiamassageschool.com.

Saturday, May 21 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.The Shaman’s Journey with Myron Eshowsky

This half day workshop introduces participants to the divination method of spiritual imagina-tion used by shamans called journeying. Work-ing with one’s power animals and spirit allies in human form, participants will learn meth-ods for receiving direct spiritual revelation for personal guidance, healing and vitality in one’s daily life. Registration is required. Cost is $30 (donated). Peaceful Heart, 123 S. Main St, Or-egon, 608.835.5288.

Saturday, May 21 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Accessing Your Intuitive Wisdom: Basic Divination Skills with a Pendulum

Instructor, Jan Puta, Spiritual Teacher, Author, Energy Practitioner will teach a class on the basics of using a pendulum. Janice has pulled together some of the most basic information about developing your intuition and translated it into the easiest way to learn and master it. Anyone can learn how to use a pendulum. With a pendulum, a good method, and a few charts, you can do wonders for yourself. In just 3 hours, you will learn Jan’s personal system she developed for using a pendulum with con-fidence plus receive special bonuses. Register now; Heaven On Earth Healing Alternatives, Fond du Lac, [email protected]; More info: www.heavenonearthhealin-galternatives.com or call Linda 920.948.2100.

Saturday, May 21 • 1-4 p.m.Achieving Health and Wellness through Yoga and Other Practices with Tammy Sytsma

Join Tammy Sytsma, yoga teacher (RYT) and mental health professional (LPC) in learning how the practices of yoga – the physical prac-tice, breath work, meditation techniques, re-laxation and more can help you to use your thoughts, your beliefs and your physical body to control stress, change thought patterns, work on bad habits, and create the joyful life you’ve been wanting! Explore how the body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected. The connection is much stronger than you think! The truth is we have control over our health and wellness in many ways and more and more this is being sci-entifically proven. Learn techniques you need to change your life. $35. The Chakra House, 330 W. Lakeside St., Madison, 608.237.6128, www.TheChakraHouse.com.

Sunday, May 22 • 12:30-3:30 p.m.Intro to Meditation with Christina Wilke-Burbach

Research shows that meditation benefits the mind, body, and soul. Meditation improves mood, controls negative emotions, improves health, helps one develop an inner relationship within themselves, increases self actualization, and cultivates spirituality. Many people are in-timidated by meditation and are not quite sure what it is and how to do it. Others get frustrated and think they are not doing it correctly. There are numerous forms of meditation and at least one form is sure to fit every person’s needs. This class will debunk meditation myths, teach meditation basics, and introduce participants to the many forms of meditation. We cover at least 25 differ-ent meditation modalities. We will be practicing, so please wear comfortable clothes. $65. The Chakra House, 330 W. Lakeside St., Madison, 608.237.6128, www.TheChakraHouse.com.

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Facilitator: Michaela TorcasoThis retreat is designed to support conscious,

practical awareness of one’s relationship with Spirit in daily life. Participants bring a request for resolution in some area of their lives and leave with a new lightness and awareness of support in that area. In place of the former concern, a spaciousness emerges in which one’s deepest commitments can become evi-dent. The result is a spontaneous increase in the peace participants impart to those around them. $500 ($450 if paid by 5/13/11). For more information call 608.238.7378 or visit www.tibiamassageschool.com.

May 2011 • various datesIntuitive Development Series

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Call 920.648.3973 or visit www.therosegal-lery.net for more information. The Rose Gallery, 118 S. Main St., Lake Mills.

Saturday & Sunday June 4 & 5Run Wisconsin Dells Half Marathon andWisconsin Dells Bike Ride

The inaugural Run Wisconsin Dells Half Marathon and Wisconsin Dells Bike Ride also includes a Fitness Expo and will take place throughout the Dells area beginning at Great Wolf Lodge. Running races will include a 1-mile kid’s fun run, 5K and a half marathon starting at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. There will be aid stations and support every 2 miles with a finish line party featuring a live band and re-freshments. The bicycle rides include a 10, 20, 40 or 60 mile course, starting at 7:30 a.m. on

Saturday. This is a family-friendly event, enjoy-able for sports enthusiasts of all ages and abili-ties. To register, go to www.active.com or www.rapidrunning.com.

Saturday, June 18 •10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Holistic Wellness: Emotional, Spiri-tual, Metaphysical and Physical Ways to deStress with Christina Wilke-Burbach

As the number one health problem in Ameri-ca, stress affects us on all levels: physical, men-tal, emotional, and spiritual. Learn over 100 holistic selfcare tips and ways to relax, deStress, and achieve wellness. We will practice tech-niques hands on so you leave refreshed and rejuvenated knowing how to beat the stress in your life! Great class for your own selfcare or to share information with your clients if you are a healer! Topics include meditation, imagery, music therapy, chakras, lucid dreaming, color therapy, aura cleansing, energy work, crystals, herbs, aromatherapy, nutrition, acupressure, bodywork and more. $150. The Chakra House, 330 W. Lakeside St., Madison, 608.237.6128, www.TheChakraHouse.com.

Saturday, June 18 • 2-4 p.m.The Universe In Our Body

To which spiritual group you belong to? Coming from Switzerland, Dr. Marie-Louise Francke is on the cutting edge of astrological access to health, wellness and power. You’ve got to check out her stuff, it’s fascinating! Meet Dr. Marie-Louise, learn the intuitive gifts of your astrological sign, check out her book ‘The Universe In Our Body’. Call Linda at Heaven On Earth Healing Alternatives, W2289 Poplar Rd., Fond du Lac at 920.948.2100 to register. Love offering appreciated.

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ADVAnTAGE THERMAL IMAGInG JB’s Acupuncture & Advantage Thermal Imaging6033 Monona Drive, Monona608.204.9715www.jbsacupuncture.com

JB’s Acupuncture specializes in managing pain of all types, one treatment allergy elimination, wellness care and one treatment smoking ces-sation. They also offer Thermal Imaging, a pho-tographic process that is noninvasive, nonra-dioactive and a less expensive alternative to a mammogram. It can detect cancer 5 to 10 years earlier than a mammogram.

AnIMAL WELLnESSHikari natural Healing41 Glaciers Edge Square, Cross [email protected]

A non-invasive form of holistic healing, Reiki works on physical, mental, psychological and spiri-

tual levels. Experience a stronger bond with your animal, relieve pain, resolve behavioral is-sues, reduce stress and find peace at the end of life. Sessions in-person or at a distance. Amy works with animals of all species.

BOOKS & GIFTSMimosa Books & Gifts260 West Gilman St., Madison608.256.5432www.mimosaspirit.com

At Mimosa we are dedicated to em-bracing the global diversity of wis-dom and belief. Mimosa is one of State Street’s most unique stores fea-

turing spiritual and metaphysical items from many different cultures and traditions. Mimosa also has an upstairs Activity Room, where a va-riety of classes, workshops, and other events help create a space for like-minded people to gather and share ideas, be inspired, and move their lives in a more positive, productive direc-tion.

Peaceful Heart123 South Main St., Oregon608.835.5288www.peacefulheart.net

Peaceful Heart strives to offer products and services that pro-mote and enhance emotional

and spiritual wellbeing. We have many tools available in the form of books, CDs, classes, events and speakers to assist in understanding what our emotional needs are as individuals. We also have a wide selection of unique, fun and uplifting gifts including jewelry, music, scarves, crystals and Angel cards.

Shakti Bookshop320 State St., Madison608.255.5007

Offering a large selection of jewelry, books, crystals, music and other items to help you stay connected with your spiritual nature, Shakti is the Midwest’s oldest and most trusted source for every step of your spiritual journey. We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human existence. Let Shakti help you to make the most of your experience — be it spiritual, human, or some-thing in between.

CHILDREn’S FITnESS PROGRAMSGymfinity6300 Nesbitt Road, Fitchburg608.848.FLIP (3547)www.gymfinity.com

Gymfinity started as a gymnastics only club but has EVOLVED into a multi-sport venue. We started our program in 1999 as a home for

competitive gymnastics. We refine and revise our programs every year under our personal philosophy of Constant and Never Ending Im-provement. Wisconsin has again chosen Gym-finity as one of the top clubs in the state for children’s gymnastics classes, competitive gym-nastics, kids fitness and over-all gyms in Madi-son. We believe that children in our program have an opportunity to learn physically, men-tally, emotionally and socially at every develop-mental step in gymnastics. At Gymfinity “Teach-ing Kids To Reach New Heights” isn’t just something we say; it’s our reason for being.

DRY CLEAnERBest Cleaners of Madison5712 Raymond Rd., Madison608.271.67696713 Frank Lloyd Wright, Middleton608.836.6868www.bestcleanersmadison.com

Owner John Whitley has built a solid reputation as Madison’s most trusted

dry cleaner. Best Cleaners’ experienced staff is committed to providing quality, on-time service to the community. MADISON’S EXCLUSIVE GREENEARTH CLEANER — GreenEarth solu-tion is good for our customers because it is an excellent cleaner, it is odorless and leaves your clothes feeling and looking like new. It is good for the dry cleaning industry because it is not toxic and can be handled easily and safely. Open M-F 7-7, Sat. 8-5.

EDUCATIOnBlue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork2005 West Beltline Highway, Suite 201, Madison608.270.5245www.BlueSkyMassage.com

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

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

Upper Iowa University4601 Hammersley Rd., Madison608.278.0350www.uiu.edu/madison

The Upper Iowa Center in Madison opened in 1981. Today, it serves more than 400 undergraduates and nearly 40 graduate students

pursuing bachelor’s degrees, two master’s de-grees, five certificate programs, and some asso-ciate degrees. Many of the courses are taught by full-time UIU faculty members and others are taught by adjunct faculty who draw on their practical experiences in the field. Courses are offered during six 8-week terms.

GEMSTOnESBurnie’s Rock Shop901 E. Johnson St., Madison608.251.2601www.burniesrockshop.com

Burnie’s Rock Shop has been connecting you with the elements

since 1963. Featuring handcrafted sterling silver and multi-gemstone jewelry, Baltic amber set in sterling silver rings, pendants and earrings, spar-kling gemstone beads in every color imagin-able, mineral and fossil specimens from around the world, and stainless steel rings.

HEALTH & WELLnESSMidwest MacrobioticsShaun McMonigal773.988.6876•[email protected]

Midwest Macrobiotics is dedicated to the com-mon dream of health and harmony. Whether in the kitchen, consultation or class, Shaun offers lessons on balancing food energy to help you create your own health and sense of balance. Medicinal cooking services are available, along with holistic health consultations to transition to a whole foods diet. Menu planning is based on the time your have available for cooking and to address the specific health needs and goals of the client.


The Chakra House Yoga Studio & Boutique330 West Lakeside St., Madison608.237.6128www.thechakrahouse.com

The Chakra House is a space to be-

come balanced physically, emotionally and spiritually and to validate your innate abilities, whether you know you have them or not. Every studio class, service or workshop incorporates the instructors’ abilities with your own so even-tually you will trust that you can balance your-self. Join us for Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Zumba, psychic development courses, workshops or just visit our boutique.

HEALTH FOOD COnSULTInGHealthy Food ConsultingNancy JohnsonNutritional Health Consultantwww.healthyfoodmadison.com

Bringing Health to You – Healthy Food for Busy People promotes peaceful minds and healthy bodies by partnering with you to plan sim-ple, nutritious dinner menus made

with real food and grocery shopping for you to give you more time to live your most vibrant, authentic life!

HOMEOPATHY360º Homeopathy, LLCLora Roberts – Classical Homeopath6320 Monona Drive, Suite 101, MononaOffice608.222.0321•Cell608.213.7848www.360Homeopathy.com

Homeopathy works by increasing an individual’s strength and resistance to disease and can be effective in re-lieving chronic health complaints.

By stimulating the whole body homeopathy has a broad effect shifting mental, emotional and phys-ical symptoms. Lora works with individuals of all ages and ailments. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment.

HYPnOSIS/nLP TRAInInGCapital Hypnosis6441 Enterprise Lane, Suite 104, Madison608.288.9800www.CapitalHypnosis.com

Whether you seek to improve your personal influence or professional communication abil-ity through Basic Hypnosis Training or skills through Neuro-Linguistic Programming Train-ing, Capital Hypnosis provides programs that fit your schedule and intensive workshops in a professional hypnosis clinic setting around real people. Can’t decide where to begin? Just call 608.288.9800 today! We will discuss your goals and situation and make the recommenda-tion that best fits your circumstances.

HYPnOTHERAPYLifeStyle by Choice313 Price Place, Suite 209, Madison608.213.3158www.lifestylebychoice.us

LifeStyle by Choice offers personal one-on-one as well as telephonic clinical hypnotherapy. Gary is trained in Clinical Hypnosis, Men-tal Health-M.S., Neuro-linguistic

Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Tech-nique (EFT), Addiction & Substance Abuse Counseling and REIKI. He has practiced hypno-therapy & NLP for 11 years. Combining these skills to create lasting solutions is what sets Gary apart from all the others.

LIFE COACHJentle Wellness, LLCJennifer D. Culver, Certified Professional Coach, Reiki Master, Business Consultant, Writer920.570.1704•[email protected]: www.jentleworld.comWebsite: www.jentlewellness.com

Jennifer globally supports you, in-corporating her spiritual and holistic healing practices into coaching. She teams with you to live and work sim-ply, gently, and happily. Listen to her

weekly on Radio Therapy Online. With over 15 years of consulting experience, she conducts seminars on taking a zen approach to produc-tivity. She also co-creates marketing strategies for small companies. Jennifer attracts clients seeking to simplify their overactive life, live their true passion, have fun and incorporate ho-listic wellness into their life expedition.

MASSAGE THERAPYBlue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork2005 West Beltline Highway, Suite 201, Madison608.270.5245www.BlueSkyMassage.com

Blue Sky’s massage clinic is a teaching facility. Massages are per-formed by students who have not

yet graduated but have completed the educa-tional requirements to enter student clinic. A great opportunity for our students to complete state required massage hours while offering professional quality massages at a discount to the public! Make an appointment today!

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TIBIA6225 University Ave., Madison608.238.7378www.tibiainc.com

TIBIA, Inc. (Transformation ~ Intuition ~ Bodywork ~ In Action) includes a MAS-SAGE SCHOOL that spe-

cializes in energy healing and intuitive body-work, the INTUACTION INSTITUTE, which

provides training in intuitive listening and fa-cilitation, and a HEALING CENTER that offers massage, transformational bodywork and intui-tive sessions. Our nonprofit, CREATING A PEACEFUL WORLD, brings these healing gifts to those in need, empowering them to generate peace in themselves, their relationships, and their way of living in the world.

nATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIOnERSnatural Health WorksVerona/Madison Clinic201E.VeronaAve.,Verona•608.848.8378Monroe ClinicW4745BlumerRd.,Monroe•608.325.3209www.naturalhealthworksonline.com

We are a holistic natural health care clinic and spa. We use herbs, vita-

mins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and natu-ral foods. Appointments are available for Kinesi-ology to find your imbalances & nutritional deficiencies. We check over 80 points & sug-gest the natural way to heal. We specialize in essential oils and Bach flower remedies for stress & emotional balancing, eating for your blood type diet and sell wheat-free & natural foods.

REMODELInGAllen Kitchen & Bath2727 West Beltline Hwy, Madison608.274.9933www.allenkit.com

Allen Kitchen & Bath has been remodeling homes in Southern Wisconsin

for over 30 years. Remodeling Magazine ranks us in the TOP 100 Remodelers in the nation. Showrooms are located in Madison and Mil-waukee. We also operate our own countertop production shop in Deerfield. Design consulta-tions and estimates are free.

City of Madison215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Madison608.266.6557•608.266.4223www.cityofmadison.com/homeloans

The City of Madison has several loan programs designed to assist both new and current Madi-son homeowners. Our Down Payment and Homebuyers Assistance loans are tailored to buyers looking to purchase a home that may need some immediate fix-up. We also offer De-ferred Payment loans and Installment loans that assist current Madison homeowners with fund-ing their home remodeling projects. For more information about these programs, go to www.cityofmadison.com/homeloans or call Terri at 608.266.4223 or Craig at 608.266.6557.

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Dr. Katherine Lord, a former research chem-ist, is a graduate of Palmer Chiropractic Col-lege. At Palmer, she learned about a technique so effective yet gentle, it changed the course of her study to NUCCA, a precise technique that aligns the spine with a gentle touch. The results can be life changing. Patients suffering from back, knee or sciatic pain, as well as mi-graines, fibromyalgia, trigeminal neuralgia and multiple sclerosis can find relief. Call to attend a free health class to learn about NUCCA and why it works.

VETERInARY CLInICMaRiLa Veterinary ClinicDr. Mary Hess, D.V.M., C.A.T.41 Glacier Edge Square, Cross Plains608.798.1887www.marilaveterinaryclinic.net

MaRiLa Veterinary Clinic is an alter-native and traditional veterinary clinic in that we offer both means of treatment for pets. We work with the

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