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Like Alfred Austin, I find caring for plants in the garden a nourishing meditation. For urbanites it’s a way of regularly connecting with nature that helps us understand our place in the natural order. It’s one way we come to understand the impact

our actions have on the planet and other beings living here with us.My first try at gardening, when we were living in Virginia, brought me up close

and personal with the phenomenon that is red clay. We rented a rototiller to dig up a plot of earth measuring five by 10 feet. After adding soil amendments recommended by the local Agricultural Extension agent we planted corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash and later, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

Our next door neighbors thought we were a little crazy and it wasn’t a total success, but I was hooked. I loved watching the seeds emerge as seedlings and grow into full-sized plants. We daily witnessed miracles, learning which vegetables and fruit would appear on each fragile stem. I was surprised that I found the garden insects and other critters just as interesting. Flora and fauna, we had it all. While we had expected the garden to give us food, it gave so much more—a better understanding of nature, a place to spend time in peaceful contemplation and unparalleled tastes at mealtime.

It’s gratifying that so many people are taking up sustainable food production these days. Consider how school gardens are influencing children’s food choices and expectations of quality groceries and better health as adults. Backyard farmers and full-scale sustainable farms and ranches are simultaneously providing their communities with more nutritious foods and increased food security.

This year’s severe drought in California, which grows 50 percent of the produce consumed in this country, illustrates the major impacts climate changes can have on America’s food supply. Just as people planted victory gardens during wartime to feed themselves and their neighbors, we too can annually invest our yards with gardens to increase our own food security. Local gardening nurtures health and well-being while protecting our environment as we take ourselves beyond the reach of the rampant use of toxic agricultural chemicals and genetically engineered seeds.

As soon as Mardi Gras concludes, I’ll be out digging in my garden again and invite you to do the same. Let’s plant our own victory gardens. Whether a garden is a collection of potted herbs or a small plot of land hosting a few select veggies, it affords primo quiet time. After weeks of Mardi Gras we can all use it.

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“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.”

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16 FRESH FOOD TRENDS Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating by Melinda Hemmelgarn

19 GARDENING AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity by April Thompson

20 THE LATEST BUZZ On bee colony collapse by Colleen Morgan

22 SUPERHERBS Four Plants that Fight Off Disease by Kathleen Barnes

25 FROM “WHY ME?” TO “THANK YOU!” Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist

27 DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp by Sandra Murphy

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on April 6, from noon to 4 p.m. The restaurant, which offers real-life job training to at-risk youth, is located at 1101 Barataria Boulevard in Marrero. The mission of the event is to raise funds to support Café Hope and increase awareness of the program, to increase demand for local and sustainably produced food, to support local farms and locally owned related food businesses and to facilitate collaborations among local farms, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Twenty of New Orleans’ best restaurants will be serving up special dishes while attendees will be entertained by the sounds of Chubbie Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band. Children’s activities will be available. All proceeds go to support Café Hope and its mission. Café Hope is 10 minutes from New Orleans’ CBD and is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday night dinner is now offered with a full menu and BYOB. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. Catering is also available.

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Raising backyard chickens isn’t just for the homesteader anymore. Many urban

dwellers are keeping a few hens to have daily fresh organic eggs. To help the novice get started, Dr. Catherine Wilbert, a Naturopathic Doctor and organic farmer, will host an introductory seminar on raising chickens at Big Sky Ranch in Folsom, Louisiana. Wilbert, a self-described chicken wrangler, will share how to get started, including the benefits of raising one’s own chickens, how to raise a healthy flock naturally, which coops best fit individual needs and how to build a coop quickly and inexpensively, what to feed chickens and why it matters. The seminar, on March 15th, running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will include an “eggstrordinary” organic lunch and snacks, says Wilbert. She is the owner of The Nutrition Company in Mandeville where a tasty menu of healthy organic foods and beverages is served. The cost of the seminar is $35 per person. Families can make the day a fun family outing with special pricing of only $10 each for additional family members (spouses and children).

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Women’s Center Second Gala

The Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation celebrates its second

annual gala on Saturday, March 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The gala’s title this year is “Learning to Fly.” The event will feature a silent auction, quilt raffle, local art, beadwork, food and music. The event is open to all and is an opportunity to help support the work of the center to provide all women with holistic education, enrichment and empowerment through sliding scale programs. The center is a nonprofit that offers events, workshops, classes and individual sessions with healing arts practitioners.

The Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation is located at 71667 Leveson Street, Abita Springs, Louisiana, 70420. For more information call 985-892-8111 or email info@womenscenterforhealing.org. See ad on page 17.

40-Day Yoga Challenge

In addition to giving up the usual vices – caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, etc. – why not also make

the 40 days of lent a time to enhance physical and spiritual well-being? To help achieve this, Wild Lotus Yoga Studio is hosting a 40-day Yoga Challenge from Wednesday, March 5 to Thursday, April 17, asking “How much yoga can you do in 40 days?” Participants who take the most yoga classes during the 40 days will receive special prizes, including yoga packages, yoga mats and props, a private yoga session, restaurant gift certificates, Jazz Fest tickets and more. Wild Lotus Yoga offers over 50 classes a week at its uptown and downtown locations. There are classes for every level from beginner to advanced. Local residents new to the studio may purchase 30 days of yoga for $33. Of course, one does not need to be practicing repentance to participate in the yoga challenge.

Wild Lotus Yoga is located at 4842 Perrier Street in Uptown and 2372 St. Claude Avenue downtown, New Orleans. For more information call 504-899-0047 or visit WildLotusYoga.com. See ad on page 17.

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Anyone wanting to find and learn more about locally sourced high quality meat and poultry needs to stop in at Cleaver &

Co., located at 3917 Baronne Street in New Orleans. Cleaver & Co. is the only locally sourced, full service butcher shop in New Orleans specializing in fresh meat, sausages and specialty prepared food items. This full service meat market offers retail and custom cuts of meat only from animals sustainably raised on farms within 200 miles. The locally sourced beef is grass-fed and grass-finished. The store also regularly has pork, lamb, goat, ducks and chickens. Owner Seth Hamstead notes that around the holidays they will carry veal and turkeys. A wide variety of house-made sausages are available and for the sustainably-minded pet owner, there is a custom-made raw dog food. Like butcher shops of old, Cleaver & Co. buys the whole animal directly from farmers, so that when they break them down in the shop, they can cut steaks, chops and roasts to whatever size the customer wants. They have a relationship with the farmers, so they also know how the animal was raised. Antibiotics and synthetic hormones are never used. Personal service is important too. The staff is knowledgeable and pleased to help customers find the right cut for their recipe. When needing a specific cut of meat, it’s best to call ahead to order it. The website Cleaverand.co is full of detailed information on products.

The store is open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed on Tuesday. Call 504-227-3830 for more information. See ad page 6.

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Refresh for Community Health and Economics

The opening of Whole Foods on Broad Street was a landmark for residents in the Mid-City neighborhood, not just for its

commitment to providing fresh, locally sourced food, but also for its focus on providing affordable prices for a low-income area of the city. In addition, the store’s opening February 4 marked the launch of the chain’s Whole Cities Foundation, which intends to work with communities to improve wellness nationwide. The ReFresh Project, in which the Whole Foods store is located, is the subject of study for the Whole Cities Foundation. The larger project, developed by the nonprofit Broad Community Connections and L+M Development Partners of New York, has transformed the 60,000-square-foot former Schwegmann’s supermarket into a community food hub with the intent of revitalizing Broad Street “one meal at a time.” ReFresh has the dual purpose of anchoring economic development in the Broad Street commercial corridor and delivering much-needed, high-quality fresh foods and health-related programs to underserved communities along Broad Street. A fundraiser was held for the project’s new community garden just days after the anchor’s opening. In addition to the grocery, the project will soon house Liberty’s Kitchen, a nonprofit bistro, catering service and training ground for local youth interested in the industry and self-sufficiency. Tulane University’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine will provide a kitchen for medical school students, teaching healthy cooking to avoid food-related illnesses. The development will also include office and community space, including the central office for FirstLine Schools and the offices of Broad Community Connections.

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Rebuilding of Nature Center Brings Smiles

On a blustery morning in late January, officials and residents gathered in the parking lot of

the leafless wooded sanctuary in New Orleans East once hailed by local children as a favorite place. Ghost-like copper-topped structures surrounded the grouping – the now-demolished buildings that were the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center. To great fanfare, Audubon Nature Institute held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 24, just days after the demolition of the Nature Center buildings began. The $8.4 million project, phase one, is estimated to be complete in 2015. “The children loved to come out there and learn about indigenous plants, take nature walks and look at bugs,” said Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, a former teacher, said at the event. Audubon Institute CEO Ron Forman noted the importance of nearby development, including the hospital, the school and adjacent Joe W. Brown Park, as a key factor in the decision to rebuild the center. He publicly invited the mayor to start talking about phase two. The 86-acre center, founded by Dr. Robert Thomas, now Chair of Environmental Communications at Loyola University, was opened in 1980 as the Louisiana Nature Center. The property’s miles of trails and the planetarium, interpretive center, classrooms and greenhouse helped 85,000 annual visitors learn about Louisiana’s fragile ecosystem and take quiet time to watch birds and walk in the woods. The Center merged with Audubon Institute in 1994. During Hurricane Katrina, the Nature Center was inundated with more than six feet of water for almost a month, killing more than 85 percent of the bottomland hardwood forest, an endangered forested wetland. The buildings and their exhibits were all but destroyed, and the property was taken over by the invasive Chinese tallow tree. Audubon’s Disaster Recovery Coordinator, Amy LeGaux, has taken great pains to restore the forest using volunteers and work with FEMA and the city to bring back the Nature Center.

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Spring Cleansing from the Inside Out

In her years o f p rac t ice as an acupuncturist, Erin Kenning has helped

thousands of people go from sickness to health. In the fall of 2013, she teamed up with a naturopathic physician and certified nutritionist to bring to her patients a line of supplements that are natural, pure and organic. Kenning says, “A unique trait of this company is that the products are based on a philosophy that was true 100 years ago, is true today and will remain true 100 years from now. That philosophy is: Cleanse, Balance and Build. If you cleanse the body from toxins and impurities; balance the bodies pH, hormones and mood; and build the body back up with highly absorbable nutrients and minerals, it will function as it was physiologically intended to. Many people today have chronic and often debilitating conditions because these three basic necessities are not being met. By incorporating three products into your daily routine, significant improvements can occur in your health.” This month Kenning is focusing on cleansing, since spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, she explains. She will be offering short informational introductory talks on how to safely and naturally cleanse the body using whole foods and one of the products that cleanses all seven avenues of elimination: kidneys, intestines, liver, lungs, lymph, blood and skin.

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Portland on TapCity Voters Reject Fluoridation AgainPortland, Oregon, residents have rejected a plan to fluoridate city water for the fourth time since 1956, making it the largest city (pop. 900,000) in the United States without fluoride in its water supply. In the 1950s, cities throughout the U.S. championed water fluoridation as a way of fighting tooth decay, but the effort backfired when a condition called fluorosis emerged, which ironically is characterized by tooth enamel discoloration and erosion. Anti-fluoride forces say that water treatment is not the key to better dental health for children. Fluoride Action Network Executive Director Paul Connett, Ph.D., has a better idea. “We urge the legalization of dental therapists in Oregon who will treat the low-income children dentists refuse to treat.”

Looming LawInternational Pact Could Lower Food ProtectionsThe Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is the largest global trade pact to be negotiated since the inception of the World Trade Organization. Many details remain a mystery and negotiations are being conducted in secret. Leaked drafts of its provisions indicate that the TPP would give multinational corporations the power to sue countries, states, counties or cities in order to negate laws specifically designed to protect citizens, such as bans on growing genetically modified organisms (GMO). Corporations would be allowed to resolve trade disputes in special international tribunals, effectively wiping out hundreds of domestic and international food sovereignty laws. The TPP would require countries to accept food that meets only the lowest safety standards of the collective participants. If enacted, consumers could soon be eating imported seafood, beef or chicken products that don’t meet basic U.S. food safety standards, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would be powerless to stop imports of such unsafe foods or ingredients. Plus, the labeling of products as fair trade, organic, country-of-origin, animal welfare-approved or GMO-free could be challenged as barriers to trade. Opposition has grown, thanks to petitions by members of the Organic Consumers Association and other groups. More than 400 organizations, representing 15 million Americans, have petitioned Congress to do away with accelerated acceptance of the measure without full debate.

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Th e r e ’s e v e n a n e w t e r m , “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens

at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuel-guzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations

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ForagingWhat could be more entertaining and

economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat? From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet. Commonly foraged foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes. Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.” On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables. It’s free food, there for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.” For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for

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FermentationKefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance. Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.” Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation.com). He observes,

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“Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.” Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sc iences . For example , severa l researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of I l l inois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

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enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

FaithHow might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.” Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things. Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process. Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of

Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.” Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith. His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities—Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger. Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.”

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host a t KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO ( Fo o d S l e u t h @ g m a i l . c o m ) . S h e advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be. “ G a r d e n i n g e n h a n c e s o u r relationship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at

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EarthHealing.info/garden.htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.” We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again. Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving. We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Over the past two years, the mysterious disappearance of bees from their hives has put

a punctuation mark on the decades of challenges beekeepers have faced in keeping their bees healthy. In 2012 and 2013, U.S. beekeepers lost an average of 45.1 percent of the colonies they operate, according to a bill recently introduced in Congress aimed at protecting pollinators. The phenomenon, termed colony collapse disorder, has engaged scientists all over the globe in a search for the cause. Honeybees (Apis mellifera), native to Europe, Asia and Africa, are not just used by humans for honey; they are shipped around the country on tractor trailers to pollinate the almond groves of California, then the corn fields of the Midwest, among many other crops. These essential insects represent more than $20 billion in value to the agriculture industry, according to the proposed law. Without them, laborers would have to use brushes to hand-pollinate the plants and trees, as is necessary in parts of China. Since the late 1980s, beekeepers of both big and small operations have been battling the Varroa destructor, a parasitic mite that infects the hive by burrowing into the bee larvae. Even beekeepers who are able to keep the mites down with chemical treatments have to battle bacterial and viral infections that come with them. Then bee labs started breeding “mite-resistant” bees, but beekeepers going this route have found these new bees are not as easy to work as the old ones. Local beekeeper Jay Martin said the new bees are more aggressive, likely to

swarm, disease-prone, and less productive. “It is hard work, it’s heavy, you’re out in sun, and it’s frustrating,” he said of his passion. Some years ago, due to the oceangoing ships that dock in the Mississippi River, Adrian Juttner’s nearby apiary was infested by the small hive beetle from South Africa, now a problem for many beekeepers across the country. Instead of using a pesticide to combat the beetle as he has before, he is now experimenting with natural treatments such as beer and cranberry juice – all the insects go for it, but only the beetles can get to it. The recent die offs across the country were particularly strange, in that beekeepers would check their hives and find no bees. Everything else was left behind. Scientists have concluded that pesticides – specifically neonicotinoid insecticides – are the likely culprits, since exposure to them impacts the bees’ central nervous system and causes them to lose their way back to the hive. While these neonics are employed on farms, they are also the active ingredient in many over-the-counter bug killers found at the local hardware store. In April 2013, the European Union banned these chemicals to protect their pollinators and the $27 billion (U.S. dollars) agriculture industry they support. In July 2013, a bill was introduced by Michigan lawmaker John Conyers soon after a neonics application to Linden trees killed off 50,000 bumblebees. The bill, called the Saving America’s Pollinators Act, states that one-third of

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U.S. agriculture is dependent on bees, including 95 varieties of fruits such as avocados, almonds, cranberries and apples. Department of Agriculture scientists have reported the honeybee “survivorship…is too low to be able to meet the pollination demands” of the country’s crops. “Neonicotinoids cause sublethal effects including impaired foraging and feeding behavior, disorientation, weakened immunity, delayed larval development, and increased susceptibility to viruses, diseases, and parasites,” the bill reads. The proposed law, if passed, would suspend the registration of the neonics in question. The bill has been referred to the House Agriculture committee. Allen Fabre, with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s Apiary Program, said the mite is the primary culprit in colony collapse disorder. “In my opinion mites are the main cause of most of the colony losses we are having,” he wrote in an email. “If not directly, then indirectly with other problems that are associated with mites such as viruses. In some cases pesticides do play a role in declining bee health, but most of the time it is of secondary concern unless it is an acute poisoning case. Some people will argue this point, but I have worked closely with the pesticide regulatory part of our department for 25 years and we have not seen very many cases of pesticides directly causing bee problems.” Dr. Tom Rinderer, with the USDA Honey Bee Lab in Baton Rouge, in an interview with WDSU television, confirmed that Louisiana is not seeing the die-offs like the rest of country, primarily because this state doesn’t have

the monoculture (huge areas planted in one crop), which is often accompanied by regular pesticide use, or the weed control that other states do. “Weeds are a source of food and a variety of food,” Rinderer said. “That’s something they need, a variety of different kinds of flowers. And Louisiana, although we have a very rich and diverse agriculture, we also have a lot of woodlots which supply that variety of pollen of protein food for the bees.” Louisiana’s mild winter is also easier to for bees to survive, he said. “The best minds in the world are working on trying to make bees healthier,” Fabre said, “so I am confident in my lifetime things will get better.” Residents need to follow the labels on pesticides, emphasized Rinderer; better yet, don’t use them. Juttner is convinced that any amount of pesticide will impair bees or kill them. Also, Friends of the Earth encourages residents not to purchase plants from big box stores such as Lowe’s or Home Depot, on which the organization found neonics. Plant bee-attracting plants in yards and empty lots in the neighborhood, Fabre said. LSU AgCenter has a list of bee-friendly plants and trees, and valuable resources are available online. For those interested in challenging work, Fabre encourages folks to take up beekeeping. Not for the faint at heart, but it could be one of the few human occupations that most directly impacts our environment and our food sources.

Colleen Morgan is the Environmental Editor for Natural Awakenings S.E. Louisiana and a free lance environmental writer. She may be reached at Colleen.NOLAHealthyLiving@gmail.com

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Herbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal

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out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds. Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases. “Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar. Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including often-fatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England. Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding. Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substantial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical and naturopathic doctor in Columbus, Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show. Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One

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after the Live Oaks shed their leaves and begin to sprout new leaves. In their first two weeks the caterpillars appear as tiny black dots, visible only with binoculars, but by the end of March, the caterpillars will sport prickly stinging spines. Since live oaks extensively line the streets in New Orleans, the caterpillars can become quite a problem. Treatment involves spraying trees with products containing Bt or Bacillus thuringiensis, a naturally occurring bacteria that is effective against Buck Moth caterpillars.

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What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives?My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness

of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget

about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more these miracles show up. There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.

You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes?I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence

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and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all. Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.

What can you see clearly about your role as a parent?I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.” Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.

What has your life taught you about prayer?I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from. My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.”

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(a performance sport first developed for purebred sighthound breeds). Handlers can also earn badges in canine care, first-aid and sign language. All training is based on positive behavior and reinforcement on everyone’s part. “We don’t want dogs to be an accessory or a lawn ornament; they are part of the family, and a lot of fun, besides,” explains Dog Scouts president Chris Puls, of Brookville, Indiana. “As trainers, we have to figure out how to communicate with another species.” Most members engage in scout activities with more than one dog. Requirements for operating a troop are flexible, but holding four meetings a year is recommended. Meetings don’t have to be formal—a group hike in the woods counts. Other activities may include backpacking, biking, camping and treasure hunts like letterboxing and geocaching. If Sparky would like to try flyball, (timed relay races with balls) or treibball (urban herding of Pilates balls), but has no opportunity for these pursuits on his home turf, summer camp is a good forum to investigate lots of options. Weekend camps are held in Maryland in July and Texas in November. Weeklong camps are held in Michigan in June and July. “Many people bring more than one dog to camp,” says Allison Holloway, who works in financial account services for the U.S. Department of Defense, in Columbus, Ohio. “I take six dogs with me and each has his or her favorite

activity, which I like, because it’s too much for one dog to go from early morning until late at night. New members often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.” One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front

of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time to go airborne,” says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at Lottie-SeeingInto Darkness.blogspot.com. Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can and should be integrated into daily life. In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.” The Dog Scouts o f Amer ica Hike-a-Thon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open to everyone willing to ask friends and family members to pledge funds for distances walked. It’s a good way to partner with the dog for quality outdoor time, spread the word about Dog Scouts and enjoy the spring weather.

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Adaptive Yoga – 10am-11am. Designed for those with limited mobility. Gentle joint mobilization practices, poses adapted using props. Peaceful envi-ronment with mats/chairs/props provided. RYT 500 teacher. $5/60 min class. Yoga School, 603 Tyler St, Covington. For info contact Erin: 985-705-4110 or MorYoga@ymail.com

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Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Dancing For Birth™ Class – 6:30pm. Prenatal/postpartum dance classes – learn dances from around the world to ease discomfort and prepare for labor. Appropriate throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Builds confidence and childbirth preparation skills. $15/class or $60/5 classes. First class free. Destination Maternity, 3300 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie. Register/info: 504-456-5000 or erin@nolanesting.com

Hatha Yoga in Mandeville – 6:45-7:45am. & 6:30-7:45pm. (also Mon) Improve strength, balance and flexibility. Strong emphasis on correct alignment & release of mental and physical tensions. All levels. Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher. $12/class. Must reg/limit 7. Fleur de Lis Yoga, 201 Carroll St, Old Mandeville. Info/reg: 917-756-9087 or Christina@FleurdeLisYoga.org.

Get All Wrapped Up – 6:30pm. Every 3rd Wed. Chance to try a wrap treatment that firms and tight-ens skin and decreases cellulite in as little as 45 minutes. $25 per section. Elite Skin Suite (inside Premier Fitness Ladies Lounge). Ask for Lessie. More Info: 504-452-6964.

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

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Northshore Yoga – 6:15-7:45pm. Explore the benefits of yoga and unwind with a blend of yoga postures, breath and relaxation. All levels welcome. Mats and props provided. $10/90 minute class or $48/6 classes. RYT 200 & 500 teachers. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Contact Erin: 985-705-4110 or Shirley: 985-264-9252.

Guided Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Participants will learn to relax their whole being, calm the mind and feel their spirit becoming free within. Led by Dr. Jess Tregle. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary St, New Orleans. Info: 504-352-6418.

fridayAikido of New Orleans – 7-8:15pm. The martial art of power and movement. Free introductory class for adults. 2134 Magazine St, 3d fl, NOLA. Info: dojo@aikidoneworleans.org or 504-561-0123.

saturdayVietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.Vinyasa/Hatha Style Yoga/Mandeville – 8-9:15am (Intermediate) & 9:30-10:45 (Beginning) class with Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher. Must register/limit to 7. $12/class. Fleur de Lis Yoga, 201 Car-roll St, Mandeville. Info/reg: Christina@Fleurde LisYoga.org or call 917-756-9087.

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

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

Covington Farmers Market – 8am-noon. (also 10am-2pm Wed) Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Locat-ed at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St, Covington.

Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am.-noon. Fea-turing baked goods, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, poultry, crafts, flowers, eggs, plants, soap, trees. 155 Robert St. (City Parking Lot), Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291.

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

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

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

Sitting Meditation Group –10-11am. Come prac-tice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also avail-able. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at xernaut2@gmail.com or call 504-644-7351.

Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Weekly market in the Ninth Ward offering fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, and plants from local farmers and fishermen. New location at 3819 St. Claude Ave. Info: 504-872-9214 or info@sankofanola.org.

Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-7pm Mon-Fri & 10-5pm Sat/Sun. CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables. $25 boxes of selected seasonal produce available. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

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Labor Coping Skills with Confidence – 6-8pm. For pregnant women and support person to gain additional practice post childbirth class and become comfortable with labor coping techniques, including relaxation, breathing patterns, attention-focusing, touch, visualization, position changes and rhythm and ritual. $50/couple. Destination Maternity, 3300 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie. Register: 504-456-5000 or erin@nolanesting.com

Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972

Energy Healing Circle – 7:30-9pm. Participants will learn to integrate the Divine energies of will, wisdom, love, joy, abundance, peace and freedom throughout themselves and form a circle to receive guided meditation tailored to the group. No prior ex-perience needed. $10. New Orleans Healing Center, Ste 220. Call David at 504-233-8555.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. (also 3/21). Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

C. G. Jung Society Lecture – 7:30pm. “Super Heroes, Nasty Villains and Imaginary Lovers” presented by Atlanta Analyst Jacqueline Wright, EdD. Using material drawn from myth, fairy tales and movies, this lecture will explore the symbolic meaning and significance of our common delusions. $15/members free. Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Ave, NOLA.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8Cloth Diapers 101 – 9am. Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, hands on demos. $20 for up to two family members and receive a $20 coupon off a purchase of $100. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. To register: 504-596-6540 or email erin@ZukaBaby.com.

Propagating Pass-Along Plants –9am-noon. At 10am learn how to divide, cut, graft or take cuttings with Keith Bleichner, former Chief Landscape Architect of Dept of Parks and Parkways. Parkway Partners, 1137 Baronne St, NOLA. For sale: Native plants, trees, vines, spring bedding plants and long leaf pine straw mulch. 504-620-2224

OCH Art Market – 10am-3pm. Local artists, food and music. 2nd Sat each month with different month-ly themes. 1618 Oretha C. Haley Blvd, Central City, NOLA. Info: 985-250-0278.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucians – 11am-Chapter Board Meeting. Location: 2801 Loyola Drive, Ste 4, Kenner LA. Info: 504-472-5635.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day – 3/8 & 9) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Paint Drop-Off/Uptown – 10am-2pm. Drop off old latex paint to Arabella Station Whole Foods Market. The Green Project’s tent is at the corner of Magazine & Joseph St in good weather and inside near the massage table in bad weather.

Freret Market – Noon-5pm. 90 vendors with food, art, music, flea market, children’s play area and pet adoption. 4400 block of Freret St, NOLA. Info: 504-638-2589.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicru-cians – 11am-TMO Home Oratory Discussion Group; 12:30pm-Chapter Pronaos Rehearsal; 1:30pm-Chapter Pronaos Ritual/Open Forum. Location: 2801 Loyola Drive, Ste 4, Kenner LA. Info: 504-472-5635.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45 & 2:15pm. (also 3/14, 19 & 28). Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

The Universal Laws Class – 6:30pm. Meditation, group Akashic readings and ongoing study of The Universal Laws that rule the hidden spiritual planes and inner realm of consciousness. Based on work of Alice Bailey. Led by Cindy Daigle. Journey Into Wellness Center, 3939 Houma Blvd, Bldg 3, Ste 15, Metairie. Call for details: 504-931-6494.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6Heart Healthy Tai Chi-Chi Gong group – 9:30-10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexi-bility and balance. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown. Reserve space by 3/5. Call 504-866-2241 for more information.

La Leche League NOLA – 6pm. (also 9am. 3/19) LLL Meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding and are a chance to learn, get questions answered, receive help and benefit from community with other breastfeeding mothers. (1st Thurs 6pm & 3rd Mon 9am). ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Info: LLLofNewOrleans@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1Saturday Morning Massage Clinic − 9:15 & 10:45am. Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. Neuromuscular Therapy 3/1 & 8; Swedish 3/15 & 29; Deep Tissue 3/22. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clear-view Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

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First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day – 3/15 & 16) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Metaphysical Fair – 12-6pm. Mediums, psychics, tarot readers, astrology readings, aura photography, Norse Rune Stone readings, jewelry and more. Healing & Vendor Fair, March 22, 12-6pm. with healers, yoga, Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique, Vogel Crystal Healing, aura photography, Biomat, vendors. Free admission. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. 504-708-8353.

New Orleans Sacred Music Festival –A special annual festival featuring sacred music and ceremony from a wide range of cultures and traditions, includ-ing Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown in the New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. For more information: 504-899-0047.

MONDAY, MARCH 17Second Degree Reiki Class – Inquire for further dates/time with Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki Students with 6 months experi-ence in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For private classes and residential retreat information call 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356 text.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

Free Family Self Defense Class – 6-7pm. Learn quick, effective methods of personal safety tech-niques. Don’t be a victim. Tamashii Tai Chi Center 8132 Willow St. Uptown. Reserve space by 3/17. Call 866-2241 for more information

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19The Universal Laws Class – 6:30pm. Meditation, group Akashic readings and ongoing study of The Universal Laws that rule the hidden spiritual planes and inner realm of consciousness. Based on work of Alice Bailey. Led by Cindy Daigle. Journey Into Wellness Center, 3939 Houma Blvd, Bldg 3, Ste 15, Metairie. Call for details: 504-931-6494.

The Birth Plan Myth – 6:30pm. A birth plan may not increase options and minimize interventions at birth. This seminar provides insight to help women navigate the hospital system with or without a birth plan. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Info/registration: Nicole@SistaMidwife.com.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 7-8pm. Open House/Open Forum also Monthly Traveling Radius. Presentation Week. 2801 Loyola Drive, Ste 4, Kenner LA. Info: 504-472-5635.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20Free Family Self Defense Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn quick, effective methods of personal safety techniques. Don’t be a victim. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown. Reserve space by 3/19. Call 866-2241 for more information

Walking Our Spiritual Path – First in a series of 4 classes exploring our understanding of walking our own spiritual path. A thought provoking series presented by Paul Martinez to help us see our path more clearly and find it easier to follow. Love do-nation $20. Journey Into Wellness, Metairie. Info/registration: 504-909-3723.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12La Leche League/Jefferson – 11am-noon. LLL of Jefferson meets 2nd Wed each month. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Learn more, ask questions and benefit from a community of breastfeeding mothers. Free. Healthy snacks to share welcome. Destination Maternity meeting room, Causeway & 17th St, Metairie. Info: 504-952-3951 or Chaplain.K@hotmail.com

How to Cleanse Naturally – 11:30am. Presented by Erin Kenning, licensed acupuncturist, diplomate and Master of Oriental Medicine. Learn how to cleanse the whole body naturally and safely with whole foods. Samples of a new product line, featuring a cleanse product that cleanses all 7 avenues of elim-ination. Acupuncture & Wellness, 9531 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge. Reg/info: 504-715-2317.

Registration Children Karate – 4:15 pm. Ages 7 to 11 yrs. Build self-confidence, leadership and discipline. Reserve space by 3/11. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown. Call 866-2241 for more information

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. (also 3/13, 18 & 27). Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13The Universal Laws Class – 6:30pm. Meditation, group Akashic readings and ongoing study of The Universal Laws that rule the hidden spiritual planes and inner realm of consciousness. Based on work of Alice Bailey. Led by Cindy Daigle. Women’s Center for Healing, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. Call for details: 504-931-6494.Women’s center

Light Body Activation – 7:30-9pm. Participants will learn to transport themselves to where they want to be in this life, bringing their higher self more into their lives, releasing what no longer serves them. A powerful breath-work meditation. No prior experi-ence needed. $10. New Orleans Healing Center, Ste 220. Call David 504-233-8555.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15Tree and Plant Sale – 8am-noon. Parkway Partners and Dept of Parks annual sale of plants: trees, flow-ering shrubs, perennials, hanging baskets, unusual vegetables and herbs, roses, citrus trees. Dan Gill will “Answer All of Your Gardening Questions,” at 10am. Location: Dept of Parks & Parkways, 2829 Gentilly Blvd, NOLA. Inquiries: 504-620-2224.

Paint Drop-Off – 10am-2pm. Drop off old latex paint to The Green Project at Hollygrove Market and Farm, 8301 Olive St, NOLA.

Chickens 101 at Big Sky Ranch/Folsom – 11am-2pm. Learn all the basics of raising healthy backyard chickens naturally from Catherine Wilbert, a Natu-ropathic Doctor and organic farmer. Eggstrordinary organic lunch/snacks served. $35/person ($10 for each additional immediate family member.) Big Sky Ranch, Folsom. Reserve space: 985-276-0270.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9Women’s Breathwork Journey – 1-6pm. Deep transformative work for times of transition, explo-ration, or adventure. Inner journeys help find our voice and connect with body, Mother Earth and Spirit, using music, art, and movement. Sliding scale $20-$50. Patricia Stout, LCSW, Certified Integrative Breathwork Facilitator. Women’s Center, Abita Springs. Info: 985-264-8089 or Breathwork@BellSouth.net.

Design A Home Practice You Can Stick To w/ AC – 3-5:30pm. Learn how to design a yoga practice with simple asana sequences, breathing/meditation practices and more. For all levels. $25 early reg/$30. Wild Lotus Yoga Downtown, 2372 St. Claude Ave. Pre-reg: 504-899-0047.

Conscious Connected Breathing w/Jack Fontana – 3-5:30pm. This breathing technique facilitates letting go of stress, anxiety and stored suppression. Includes a complete explanation of the process, one breathing session and the processing of experienc-es within a safe, private and loving environment. Investment: $54. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.

MONDAY, MARCH 102020 Moms Project – 6pm. A monthly meeting for new moms to discuss challenges and feelings abut caring for an infant. Licensed counselors specializing in maternal mental wellness will be available. Children welcome. 2nd Mondays at ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St., NOLA. Info: Kimberly@ZukaBaby.com.

Mindful Approaches to Managing Anxiety – 6:30-8pm. (3/10 to 3/31) Facilitated by Myra Hildalgo, LCSW and Amy Archinal, RYT, PRYT. This informative and interactive four week group provides support and introduces both cognitive and body-based approaches to ease anxiety. Space limited/must register. Sliding scale. Info/Reg: amy@neworleansyogatherapy.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11Heart Healthy Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Offering an intro program of 3 classes for $59. Reserve space by 3/10. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, Uptown. Call 866-2241 for more information.

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. (also 3/21). Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie − 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health & Healing, Inc. Speaker: Melody Greenwood Coffey on radionics, frequency healing and healing ascension. Discussion follows. Free/open to public. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Bucktown. Info: 504-812-1332.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 25Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

How to Cleanse Naturally –5:30am. Presented by Erin Kenning, licensed acupuncturist, diplomate and Master of Oriental Medicine. Learn how to cleanse the whole body naturally and safely with whole foods. Samples of a new product line, featuring a cleanse product that cleanses all 7 avenues of elim-ination. Acupuncture & Wellness, 9531 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge. Reg/info: 504-715-2317.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucians –7-8pm. Open house and introduction to Liber 777. Location: 2801 Loyola Drive Ste 4, Kenner LA. For info: 504-472-5635

THURSDAY, MARCH 27Grandmothers’ Group – 12:30-2:30pm. Women age 50 or above for wise women teaching from Native American and other indigenous cultures. Donations accepted, optional. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation. 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111

The Universal Laws Class – 6:30pm. Meditation, group Akashic readings and ongoing study of The Universal Laws that rule the hidden spiritual planes and inner realm of consciousness. Based on work of Alice Bailey. Led by Cindy Daigle. Women’s Center for Healing, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. Call for details: 504-931-6494.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28Discover Your True Self – 7-9pm. (3/29 11:30am-6pm; 3/30 10am-2pm) A deeply personal and profound spiritual journey that teaches to remove layers of conditioning and fear that prevents moving forward on one’s path. Weekend activities include talks, group discussion, guided meditations, healing circle and channeling sessions. $200. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.

C.G. Jung Society Lecture – 7:30pm. “Initiation and Individuation in African Healing and the Psy-chology of Jung,” presented by Lynne Radomsky, PhD, Jungian analyst and initiated Zulu Healer from South Africa. $15/members free. Followed by half-day workshop 3/29. Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Ave, NOLA.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 C. G. Jung Society Workshop – 9am-1pm. “Ini-tiation and Individuation in African Healing and the Psychology of Jung,” presented by Lynne Radomsky, PhD, Jungian analyst and initiated Zulu healer, South Africa. Deeper treatment of Friday themes includes video of initiation ceremonies and healing practices. $45/$35Jung Society Members. Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Ave, NOLA.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day – 3/29 & 30) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeed-ing – 6:30pm. Learn about nutrient dense foods and ways of eating practiced by traditional cultures to en-sure truly healthy babies and parent. Class includes handouts and recipes. $20/class. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. To register: 504-596-6540 or erin@ZukaBaby.com

Belly to Baby Childbirth Education – 6:30-8:30pm. (3/20-4/24) 6-week course to help women feel empowered by birth, love their pregnancy and connect with local pregnancy, birth and early parenthood resources. Special guest speakers. Cost: $200 Destination Maternity, 3300 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie. Register/info: 504-456-5000 or support@nolanesting.com

Mindfulness Meditation Course – 7-8:30pm. A 2-week course (3/20 & 27). Learn to practice meditation to manage stress and create wellness, as recommended by healthcare professionals. Cost: $40 for both classes. St. Martin’s Church, 2216, Metairie Rd, Metairie. Registration/Info: 504-717-1502 or email MindBody504@aol.com.

Om Chanting Workshop – 7:30-9pm. Om chanting is a powerful and beneficial form of meditation that creates a sense of balance, peace and clarity. No prior experience needed. $10. New Orleans Healing Center. Ste 220. Call David 504-233-8555.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21Gallery reading with Cindy Rodney & Jim Bow-man -- 7-9pm. Receive and share messages from family members and friends in spirit in an intimate and supportive setting. Experience this rare oppor-tunity of two mediums working together to bring insightful and powerful messages to everyone. Investment: $50. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day –3/22 & 23) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

2nd Annual Gala Event: Learning to Fly – 4-7pm. Silent Auction, Quilt Raffle, Food and Music, Local Art and Beadwork to help us provide all women with holistic education, enrichment, and empowerment at the Women’s Center for Healing & Transfor-mation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. Info: 985-892-8111

SUNDAY, MARCH 23New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucians –11am-New Officer Ritual Procedural Training Seminar Light Lunch /Dessert; 2pm-New Years Ritual Rehearsal; 2:30pm-New Years Ritual. 2801 Loyola Drive Ste 4, Kenner LA. For info: 504-472-5635

Gestalt Psychology Theory Workshop – 1-4pm. Join us for an informative journey through the mind as we explore the interpersonal contact boundary, game playing layers and awareness continuum we use to communicate with ourselves and others. Ge-stalt Institute and Relationship Center, 433 Metairie Road Suite 113, Metairie. 504-931-9022.

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Family aCupunCture & wellnessErin Kenning, MSOM, Dipl.OM, LAc, LA Lic.# ACA.200039, NAET specialist9531 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge504-715-2317NolaFamilyWellness.com

Experience a Pain-free body, a Peaceful mind, and a Greater overall vitality. Take the first step to a life of ultimate wellness. Visit us on the web or call for more information. See ad on page 3.

ANIMAL HOLISTIC MEDICINE

JaniCe e. posey, dvm315 Lee Ln., Ste. 104, Covington985-898-3623/504-466-9129

Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your beloved pet through acupuncture, herbal medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy. We treat the patient, not the symptoms. See ad on page 27.

BEAUTY & SKINCARE

elite sKin suite 1909 Airline Dr. (Inside Premier Fitness)Metairie, LA 70001504.452.6964EliteSkinSuite.com

Holistic approach to skincare using certified organic products. Customized sessions that will address and correct your skin conditions and concerns in a relaxed atmosphere. Holistic

approach to skincare using certified organic products. See ad on page 13.

BODYWORK

aviva massaGe & well-BeinGLinda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT601 Lafitte St., Mandeville985-727-9665

Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, customized approach. Aromatherapy at all sessions. LA 1479/E2445. See ad on page 26.

Body mind llCCorey Schoff, LMT #7384 CH504-232-3322BodyMindLLC.com

Intuitive Healer, Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Breathwork and Intuitive Counselor – assisting you with increasing your self-awareness, breaking limiting patterns and releasing “stuck” energy in a caring, effective way to bring new life to your world.

ellen la roCCa, lmt#0107 200 Mariner’s Plaza, Suite 209Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448985-373-6089

We offer therapeutic massage (integrating many modalities of massage), aromatherapy, meditation classes, wellness lectures, and a resource for Macrobiotics and Ayurvedics. You’ll receive the highest quality care and service –

soothing your mind, body and soul. See ad on page 22.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

new orleans ChamBer oF CommerCe 1515 Poydras St, Ste 1010, NOLA 70112(504) 799-4260info@neworleanschamber.orgwww.NewOrleansChamber.org

The New Orleans Chamber supports local business development and growth through educational seminars and networking opportunities

and more. In 2011 a Green Committee was formed to foster sustainable business development in the Greater New Orleans area. Check the website for the Chamber’s next networking event.

CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESS

ChiropraCtiC health CenterDr. Debbi Hannan101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline, Metairie504-454-2000HannanWellness.com

Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 24.

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upper CerviCal Family ChiropraCtiC128 W. Harrison Ave., New Orleans 504-488-1800UCFamilyChiropractic.com

Rebuild, repair and renew your body today! Family wellness consultant, Dr. Joshua Rilette, helps alleviate aches and pains through specific chiropractic care and offers weight loss plans, cold laser therapy, nutrition, body cleansing, detoxification and orthopedics. See ad on page 3.

COUNSELING ANDPSYCHOTHERAPY

andrea sCheele, lCsw, lmFtAttachment Psychotherapy1303 Amelia St., New Orleans504-899-2686

Attachment Psychotherapy / EMDR

“You too can move away from the past and towards a life of vitality, wholeness and fulfilling relationships.”

Individual, Couples& Family Therapy

Andrea Scheele, LCSW, LMFT1303 Amelia Street

New Orleans, LA 70115(504) 899-2686

Relational Well-Being: in individuals and couples. Trauma Resolution (EMDR): loss, childhood neglect and abuse & other traumatic events. Alleviate Anxiety and Depression. Emotional Support for a Healthy Lifestyle: weight loss. See ad on page 26.

DAY SPA

the woodhouse day spa4030 Canal St., New Orleans504-482-NOLA (6652)Nola.WoodhouseSpas.com

From beginning to end, our dedicated spa teams ensure your journey enhances your well-being and enlivens your spirit. Over 70 massage, facial, body and nail treatment options. Special packages and group events also available. See ad page 11.

DENTIST

Cypress dental, inC.3138 McIlhenny Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809225-248-8400

Offering services including cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury safe

environment, non-titanium implants, laser dentistry and treatment for complex conditions; obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, head, neck and facial pain and TMJ dysfunction. See ad on page 2.

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MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS1101 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell985-641-8058MikeRobichauxDDS.com

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

interests, based on their values and goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relationship. See ad on page 25.

FITNESS

Kehinde ishanGiMovement Coach504-410-7315KehindeIshangi.com

Certified in Gyrotonics®, GYROKINESIS and Pilates and as a professional dancer, I use a combination of tools to help those who want to mature gracefully and stay flexible as well as dancers and athletes who desire performance

enhancement. See ad page 27

FLOWER ESSENCES

eliZaBeth ohmer pelleGrin, r.m.t.Australian Bush Practitioner & Teacher504-388-2356nolareiki@gmail.com NolaReiki.comPractitioner and teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Many custom blended essences available, including: Detox, Calm & Clear, Stress Relief, Confidence, Cognis, Woman, Travel Ease, Adolescence, Yoga. National LMT/CEU classes available. See ad on page 3.

HERBAL & AROMATHERAPYGreen oaKs apotheCary2259 Carey St. Slidell, La985-285-9215 Find us on Facebook

Handmade in Olde Towne Slidell, we offer aromatherapy and herbal remedies for the body and home that are made from organic/or-ganically raised earth origin in-gredients: absolutely NO pet-

ro-chemicals, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, formaldehyde, or any other junk! See ad page 16.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTERS

aFFordaBle healinG arts 2372 St. Claude Ave. 2nd Floor Upper, Ste. 220985-467-0900AffordableHealingArts.com

AHA! is a Community of Healing Arts Practitioners in a Healing Arts Center for the Professional Practice of Alternative, Complementary, Integrative, and Indigenous healing arts by independent practitioners in a shared space environment. See

our website, contact a practitioner, make your appointment today! See ad on page 2.

women’s Center For healinG & transFormation71667 Leveson St,. Abita Springs985-892-8111WomensCenterForHealing.org

Beautiful non-profit center for women’s spirituality, eco-psychology and community building. Workshops, speakers, events, healing circles, support groups, and on-site professional

mind/body/spirit services, for women, by women. Rent space for your workshop or office. See ad on page 17.

HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING

Center For enliGhtened transFormation Cindy B. Daigle504-931-6494North shore and New Orleans areacindy@outlookdesign.comCindyDaigle.org

Cindy utilizes powerful energetic healing methods to shift and balance the auric field, chakras and the cells of our body. Health, Joy, and Balance within, attracts the same externally. See ad on pages 9 and 10.

dr. Jess treGleNatural Healing Specialist504-352-6418ReconnectingLife.com

Dr. Jess specializes in a type of natural healing that makes you feel more relaxed, very peaceful, and much lighter! Release anxiety, sadness, anger, guilt, pain, and all other negative feelings! Gain your inner-freedom back!

inner desiGnDonna Accardo504-234-1388dmaccardo@gmail.com

Donna Accardo is a facilitator using energetic field tools and self-awareness practices to clear obstacles to your heart’s intention. Live your life with more authenticity, peace, and joy. Build the life you have been wanting. See ad page 23.

step’s holistiC inFormation & reFerral serviCesL.E. “Step” Stepteaux, Jr., C.Ht.504-236-4687Stepinfo@mailaka.net

Connecting People With People and Information Around The World. I enjoy helping people to reach their goals, from around the country to around the world via the Telephone & the Internet.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

irene seBastian, m.d., ph.d401 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 203, Metairie504-838-9804IreneSebastianMD.com

Experience the difference that Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine can bring to your health. The safe alternative—Less need for prescription drugs—Stimulation of your innate healing force. See ad on page 28.

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Eric Royster, MD and Aaron Friedman, MD offer the most

comprehensive treatment experience for patients suffering from chronic pain, from acupuncture to more invasive techniques offered exclusively at IPN. New Orleans, Chalmette, and Westbank locations. See ad on page 12.

DR. KATHLEEN POSEY, M.D.377 Hwy 21, Ste. 101, Madisonville985-845-4111KathleenPoseyMD.com

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

offer a healthy medically supervised weight loss program. See ad on page 26.

pma mediCal treatment and wellness Center oF louisiana613 Williams Blvd., Kenner504-441-5555PMAWellness.US

Multidisciplinary, Integrative approach to healthcare, including primary care, weight loss management, food intolerance testing, allergy testing, hormone balancing (in-house laboratory) and

a vast array of aesthetic services. See ad page 19.

LIFE COACHapril stolF mnlp, ryt504-982-9642 april@aprilstolf.comgestalt-institute.comAprilStolf.com

Life, Yoga, Fashion. A unique combination of services from an NLP Master Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, and Fashion Expert to support you in becoming your best Self. Overcome obstacles, regain enthusiasm, build confidence,

improve overall health, and discover your personal style. See ad on page 21.

MARTIAL ARTS

tai Chi-Qi GonGShifu King Lam8132 Willow St., Uptown504-866-2241KingLam1199@gmail.com

Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 35 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad on page 3 and calendar for classes.

MASSAGE SCHOOLS

Blue CliFF ColleGeClearview Mall, Metairie504-293-0972

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

about our $30-student massage clinic. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials! See ad on page 8.

NATURAL BABY & CHILD

ZuKaBaBy2122 Magazine St., NOLA504-596-6540ZukaBaby.com

ZukaBaby specializes in cloth diapers, breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers, natural toys and locally made baby items. Hosting monthly community events: La Leche League, Babywearers Meetup, nutrition classes and Wee Hands baby sign language. See ad on page 10.

NATURAL FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS

the nutrition Company4350 Hwy 22, Ste H, Mandeville985-727-3482VitalityJuice.com

“Where Healthy Tastes Good.” Featuring organic juices, wheatgrass, all natural, sugar free smoothies, full service organic

coffee bar. Also freshly prepared organic salads, soups, chilis, free range burgers and grilled sandwiches, wraps, paninis, vegetarian & vegan specialities. Delicious Swerve baked goods! Dine-in/take-out. Catering available. Open Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, closed Sun. See ad on page 9.

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Nourish your body with all natural, food-sourced vitamins, minerals, glyconutrients and antioxidants. Simply mix with food or beverage without affect

taste. Enjoy the benefits of energy boosting with immune system-supporting nutrition

NATURAL PHARMACY

CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM3308 Cleary Ave., Metairie504-888-3077TheWellnessStore.com

Pharmaceutical quality nutritional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations. Counseling on pharmaceuticals and

nutraceuticals by a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on page 39.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

DR. CATHERINE WILBERT, NDPhone: 985-727-3482CatherineWilbert.com

Nationally recognized weight loss & wellness expert, author of the book, Mending Your Metabolism. Stop treating symptoms and start getting well! Diabetes, blood sugar control, weight management, women’s health, detox, performance nutrition

and more. Ask about out 12-week “Set on Success” Weight Loss to Wellness Program. End dieting forever!

Karin nielsen, nd225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using Homeopathic and Functional Medicine for men, women and children. Specializing in

Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue. See ad on page 15.

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NUTRITIONIST

danielle paCiera, ldn, rd, CCn5002 Prytania St., New Orleans504-889-8771Danielle@365Vitality.com

Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports performance, eating disorders, depression, addiction, and more. See ad on page 6.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER

CLEAR THE CLUTTERStasia Cymes504-920-1800stasiacymes@gmail.comClearTheClutterToday.com

Guiding you through the process of decluttering, downsizing and getting your home organized. This green award winning business takes a holistic, hands on approach to creating space

and peace of mind. Free consultations, weekend sessions available! See ad on page 23.

REIKI

eliZaBeth ohmer pelleGrin, r.m.t.Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner504-388-2356NOLAReiki@gmail.comNOLAReiki.comOffering 23 years experience in Reiki – Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Reiki can be a personal tool for healing and growth, a way to give energy to family and friends, or a gentle complementary therapy in holistic medicine. See ad on page 3 and calendar for classes.

tianne d. lastraUsui, Karuna & Rainbow Reiki Master3939 Houma Blvd., Bld. 3, Ste. 15 Metairie504-909-3723AmazingReiki.com

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

Animal Reiki practitioner. Visit our website for full information. See ad on page 8.

RETREAT CENTER

dolores watson621 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans504-905-4090 evolved812@aol.comFloweringLotusMeditation.org

Elegant, donation based center in quaint, quiet Magnolia, MS just 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Jackson. Ongoing retreats in meditation and yoga. Ongoing meditation group in New Orleans. Vegetarian. Available for rental.

Capacity for 40 people. See ad on page 18 and ongoing calendar.

SOLAR

south Coast solar 2605 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie504-529-SUN9SouthCoastSolar.com

Since 2007, South Coast Solar has helped more than 500 clients start saving

money with solar energy using best-in-class products and installation practices. 100% locally owned and operated. See ad on page 13.

THERMOGRAPHY

the wellness Centre oF Br Dr. Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste BBaton Rouge, LA 70815225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering full body Thermography, detects abnormalities in the earliest stages, to find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed. Consultations/ follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 15.

WELLNESS CENTER

insiGhts oF new orleansSue McCann, LPC-S, LMFT, LAC, RYT504-832-4096InsightsofNO.com

Insights of New Orleans, your easily accessible wellness center collaborating with each client to rejuvenate, restore, and inspire with offerings of compassionate holistic healing modalities. Metairie location.Visit our website for list of modalities. See ad on page 7.

YOGA

divine yoGa1228 Baronne St.Kundalini@YogaNOLA.com YogaNOLA.com

Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the most comprehensive of yogas, combining meditation, physical practice and breathing exercises. All levels of experience are welcome to all classes. See ad on page 13 and calendar for events/classes.

wild lotus yoGa4842 Perrier St, Uptown2372 St Claude Ave, Downtown504-899-0047WildLotusYoga.com

Voted Best Yoga Studio 11 years. Intro Offer: 30 Days Of Yoga For $33 (first time local residents), Intro To Yoga Courses + Over 60 classes a week including Prenatal, Kids, Tweens & Teen classes. See ad page 7.

YOGA TEACHER TRAININGtransForm nolaMia Oramous, RYT 500/ACE PT8422 Oak St, New Orleans985-640-2648TransformNOLA.com

Yoga, Nia and TRX workout classes offered all week; private sessions also available. 200-hr yoga teacher training starts March

2014. Sign up on our email list and receive “7 Yoga Poses for Strength” ebook FREE! See ad on page 8.

yoGa sChool, l.l.C.603 S. Tyler St., Covington985-893-8834YogaSchoolCovingtonLA

Offering Yoga Alliance registered teacher training with certification at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels. Also a state licensed Yoga Therapy training program. Visit website for more information. See ad on page 15.

YOGA THERAPY

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

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