Nature's Pathways Jan 2014 Issue - Southeast WI Edition

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22 healthy kids

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42 healthy eating

53 community calendar

53 advertiser directory

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SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN January 2014

8 Protein — It’s more essential than you think!

10 Eat fat, don’t avoid it12 Myofascial release technique

helps horses, too!16 New Year’s resolutions: percep-

tions on “promises to keep”18 Could an unknown blood sugar

issue be keeping you from feeling your best?

20 Tips for keeping the job once you’ve found it!

23 Understanding carpal tunnel syndrome

24 Learn more about reiki26 Always on your side

28 Fight the immune challenge winter brings with echinacea

32 New Year’s resolution No. 1: good sleep

36 Ask your acupuncturist about lasers

38 See your resolutions in a new light

40 Stay warm and toasty this winter

44 Cultivating happiness

48 Ring in the new year with a bell — a kettlebell, that is!

50 Winter lawn care tips for a greener spring

52 It’s time to get healthy

Cultivating happiness

Understanding carpal tunnel syndrome

Winter lawn care tips for a greener spring 50

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Could an unknown blood sugar issue be keeping you from feeling your best18

30 FEATURE STORYWrite a new story for yourself in 2014!

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Put the focus on YOU in 2014!Welcome to the start of a new year that I hope is full of health,

happiness and prosperity for each of you. While it would be nice if my wish could make it so, the fact is

that we truly need to put in the effort to get ourselves to this idyllic place in life. Our increasingly busy lives make it easy for us to let “ourselves” fall further and further down our priority lists. Why do we let this happen when taking care of ourselves is essential to our health and well-being?

Considering it’s the season of resolutions, this is the perfect time to put more focus on yourself! If you’ve already made efforts in this area, keep them going. If you’ve not yet been able to devote the resources to yourself, start with small steps so you can avoid being overwhelmed by the commitment. Remember, you have a lifetime ahead to ramp up your efforts! Start with the basics:

• Make healthy nutritional choices.• Get regular exercise.• Think positively.• Ensure adequate sleep (quality and quantity).

Not too overwhelming, right? So, why not let 2014 be the year of YOU? You’re worth it!

This month’s issue is once again full of thoughtful articles that are meant to open our minds to all of the services, products and resources available to us as we do our best to live healthy lives. Kathy Clegg offers some insights on resolutions, and why they should ultimately connect us to joy and purpose. John Whitcomb

encourages us to “eat fat to lose fat” and explains why it makes sense from a functional medicine standpoint. Jill Greinke shares some theories on time, and why we should focus on the present and get lost in each precious moment of our lives. And, of course, there are many more, so enjoy!

Best wishes to all of you as you begin this new year with a renewed commitment to healthy living!

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And, protein shakes are ideal as a weight loss meal replacement, a midday energy boost or a fast, nutritious breakfast when you’re on the go!

There are several protein powder options available, and the knowledgeable staff at your local health food store can help you sort through your choices and find the protein powder that will best fit your needs. To help you get started, below is a summary of excellent protein sources used in these products:

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Protein — It’s more essential than you think!...........................................................................By Kurt Boehm

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Sounds like heresy, doesn’t it? Haven’t you spent most of your adult life avoiding fat, thinking it made you

fat? Don’t you feel that’s reinforced every time you go to the grocery store and see all of the “low-fat” items on the shelves? And just how is that working out for you? It’s not working out for most other Americans either. Most of us have been gaining about a pound a year for the last 30 years.

So open your mind to a new set of ideas. For starters, recognize that the human body can’t absorb more than about 1.5 grams of protein a day per kilo in weight. For a 150-pound woman, that’s about 100 grams, or 400 calories, of protein. Any more than that, and you change it into glucose. In doing so, you make lots of ammonia and urea, and you feel crummy. Eating too much protein just doesn’t feel very good. You need more calories a day than just 400. What else are you going to eat?

What would you have eaten if you went back before civilization and were living as a hunter-gatherer? Carbohydrates perhaps? Like squash? Or potatoes? And what time of year do those foods ripen? (Hint: October). How many carbs do you find in Decem-ber? (Hint: You can eat any food you can find by looking out your window.) From

November through April, the only foods hunter-gatherers ate was meat and fat. No carbs at all. From April to July, it was still meat, but some green vegetables and leaves were available. There were no carbs until the berries started to ripen in August.

So, carbs were foods that ripened only in late summer. If you didn’t have a civilized society that could store carbs, you had to eat them when they were available. In fact, you had to gorge on them and stuff as many as you could into your mouth. A person who gorged in October had enough fat to make it through February and March, months when the only foods available were meat and fat.

Your body is naturally inclined to eat more carbs when you get them. Your brain has automatic circuitry that celebrates when you find carbs and immediately shifts you into “gorge” mode. Try your own experiment: Eat one Oreo cookie, and then try to stop. Or eat one Girl Scout cookie, or one potato chip, or one popped corn … just try. That’s your natural survival design kicking in.

What’s your natural survival design when it is midwinter, and you have to have the energy to go find a deer, a turkey or a muskrat? (Tasty devils if you are hungry enough). Your natural survival design is to freely share the stored up energy inside

you, making ketones from your fat as it gets digested. If you are eating a diet of mostly fat, your brain thinks, “Hmmm, must be February, time to share those calories.” But there are no carbs in February. You can’t eat one crouton, one potato chip, or you are back in October, and it’s back to storage time. (Carbs make you put out insulin and go into storage mode.)

Do you get the gist? Eating fat signals deep messages to your instinctual brain that it’s time to lose fat. You share those calories you are carrying around on your butt. And you lose weight. Eating fat makes you feel full, full of energy, and ready to lose weight. But it can’t be mixed with any carbs. I mean ANY carbs. No nuts, no berries, no bread, no grain, no plants. None. Nada.

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Eat fat, don’t avoid it..................................................................................................

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in water, as is traditionally done in Japan and other parts of the world where rice is a major part of the diet. This makes the nutrients in rice more readily available to the body by neutralizing phytic acid, a substance that binds nutrients to the grain.

PEA is another type of plant protein that is taken from — you guessed it — peas! It has lowered blood pressure in laboratory animals (American Chemical Society, 2009 annual meeting). In large amounts, pea protein can have a pronounced flavor, though, which is why some manufacturers blend it together with soy and rice proteins.

CHIA, also plant based, is a complete protein, supplying all essential amino acids. Chia is known to promote optimal athletic performance and support healthy muscle recovery. Chia supplies more than just protein; it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, containing more of these essential fats than flax seed, the best-known plant source. Chia also contains significant micronutrient stores, including B vitamins, boron, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C.

SOY has long been the gold standard among plant-based protein powders. No wonder, given that the Food and Drug Administration has approved a health claim for soy: “25 grams of soy protein in a daily diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol can help reduce total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol that is moderately high to high.” Some man-ufacturers blend soy protein isolate with fer-mented soy, a popular form in Asian cuisines.

WHEY, a common source of protein powder, is readily digestible and, like soy, helps keep hunger under control. Whey protein provides branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which have been shown to stimulate muscle creation. That’s especially important in fighting the loss of muscle, known as lean mass, that can occur as part of the aging process and which research has linked to frailty and poor health. Whey protein, as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, may also promote cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and improving blood vessel function (International Dairy Journal 11/10, Nutrition Journal 7/09). In one study, whey protein was able to reduce triglyceride levels in overweight women (Atherosclerosis 9/10).

When looking for a protein powder, insist on a brand that provides a low-calorie, low-sugar, full-spectrum protein profile (from non-GMO ingredients), with a minimum of 12-14 grams of protein and a solid reputation for manufacturing top-quality products with long-standing customer satisfaction. And, remember, protein shakes should also taste great!

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Horses have been amazing partners for thousands of years. Wars were won or lost from their backs, and new worlds were discovered. However, their role today has evolved

into something very different. They now exist primarily as pets and

as hobbies for thousands of people. Horses today have jobs ranging from pasture pets/trail riding companions and hard-working cattle ranch workers, to racing and horse shows.

Obviously, horses can’t tell us in words when they’re in pain. Instead, they often communicate that something isn’t right with their (bad) behavior. As owners, when our muscles become tight and sore, we simply take a day off from working out. We might stretch or take hot baths. Since our horses can’t tell us where they’re sore or if they’re hurting, their behavior or performance may change for some time before we realize that there is a problem.

A simple way to prevent problems is to perform simple massage and stretching techniques on our horses, in addition to their regular veterinary and chiropractic care. It’s also a good idea to have professional bodyworkers or equine chiropractors visit every four to eight weeks to “check” and work on performance horses. Maintenance care can help prevent bigger problems from developing, as well as keep horses working at their top potential. Most professionals will be happy to show owners stretches and/or massage moves for their horses that can easily be performed at home. Another reason that it’s beneficial to do simple massage techniques on our horses each week is that we can learn what is “normal” for our horses. If they become uncomfortable with

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Myofascial release technique helps horses, too!......................................................................By Amber Erickson, DC, MEBW

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massage moves that they had previously loved, it may indicate the beginnings of problems in those areas. A bodywork session can also be a very nice way to reward your horse for a job well done!

Myofascial release (MFR) technique is a gentle massage technique that can address a horse’s muscles, joints AND fascia. MFR is used to release (relax) the tight muscles around a joint that isn’t moving correctly. This is a form of deep tissue massage that is held for many minutes, until the muscles around the joint relax. Once the muscles let go, this will sometimes allow the joint to re-position itself natu-rally. Fascia is a layer of tough, supportive tissue surrounding muscle that resembles a giant spider web. It is a very dense covering that is found over every part of the body, from muscles, bones and nerves, to arteries and all the internal organs (brain, lungs, heart, etc.). The entire amount of fascia found in the body is actually connected. The fascia is a single structure that spreads from ears to toes as one continuous sheet of very strong connective tissue, providing a tremendous amount of support for the body.

This is one of the reasons that MFR is so effective, as the entirety of fascia is connected in the body, so adhesions found anywhere in this web of fascia can affect the entire body. The fascia is meant to be pliable and free moving. However, the body’s myofascial tissue can become tight and restricted after a trauma, an overexertion injury or simply from years of poor posture. This can lead to a decrease in range of motion, a noticeable stiffening of joints and an obvious decrease in performance.

MFR is performed by essentially maintaining a very light contact over a sight of myofascial restriction. This light contact allows the deeper muscle and faschial layers to actively release, without any interference from the bodyworker. MFR — done correctly — CANNOT injure the horse. It is a completely nonin-vasive technique, as the bodyworker simply holds the tissues that are restricted. This is done until the tissue “leads” the bodyworker to the next tight and restricted location, or until all of the adhe-sions are actively released.

Owners often find that they have entirely different horses once their companions are no longer uncomfortable!

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animals. The clinic offers all forms of chiropractic care and supporting methods utilizing physical therapy and soft tissue techniques. For more information, visit www.ericksonchiros.com or call 262.628.8535.


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Is your hair standing on end? Is your skin feeling very dry, or even cracking? Winter’s dry air is upon us and, with it, the annoying effects of static electricity! Pets have to deal with this

as well. Sometimes cats get shocked from the static electricity, and lack of humidity can make dog paws crack and bleed. There are a few things you can do to counter this situation for both you and your pets. The key is to moisturize inside and out!

DRINK LOTS OF WATER. A general rule is half your body weight in ounces per day. If you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces per day. Perhaps due to their higher metabolic rate, the guideline for pets is twice that amount per pound. Thirty milliliters per pound per day equates to a 10-pound pet consum-ing approximately ten ounces of water per day. Remember, some of this is consumed as moisture in foods. This is one reason why it’s nice for pets to be fed species-appropriate diets. Carnivores are meant to consume moisture with their food. Commonly, dogs and especially cats do not drink enough water. Many walk around in perpetual states of mild dehydration. A dehydrated body is more

susceptible to pathogenic invasion. Help pets avoid viral infec-tions, yeast or bacterial overgrowth by keeping their protective skin layer and mucous membranes well hydrated.

Don’t underestimate or forget the importance of fresh water. Pets will commonly visit a freshened water bowl. Always add hot water to cold foods when you remove them from the refrig-erator and serve them. This will encourage pets to eat the food and, at the same time, consume more water. Some pets like to drink cold water but most prefer room temperature. Some dogs and cats enjoy running water from a fountain or a faucet. A tiny amount of broth could be added to a bowl of water to encourage liquid intake.

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UTILIZE THE RIGHT OILS. Another way to moisturize from the inside is with oils. Omega-3 fatty acids — ideally from molec-ularly distilled fish oil — have multiple benefits. They are a build-ing block for the phospholipid membrane of every body cell. They can produce beautiful, healthy skin and fur, and enhance immune system function as well as joint, brain and heart health.

Similarly, you can feed krill oil or, particularly in the winter, cod liver oil. Pet-labeled fish oil products have guidelines as to how much to feed, given the pet’s body weight. Start slowly. If loose stool develops, make the addition more slowly. Fish oil may be purchased and fed as gel caps or bottled liquid. Do not purchase liquids in large bulk. Rancid fish oil is worse than no fish oil at all. Purchase only what your pets will consume within one to three months. Refrigerate open bottles of fish oils. A very fishy-smell-ing oil may be rancid. Some brand-new bottles of oil are already rancid due to a poor distillation process. Quality processing and packaging adds to cost, but does assure safety and longevity of the product. Dry skin chafes and inflames. Fish oil has natural anti-inflammatory benefits. Arthritic joints become stiff in the winter cold. Omega-3 fatty acids can “lubricate” aging bodies.

Coconut oil is primarily an omega-6 fatty acid. An appropriate omega-3, -6, -9 balance is important for the body, but can be diffi-cult to achieve as it is not readily measurable. Most pet parents will try to feed a variety of healthy oils incorporated into their pets’ diet. Coconut oil is unique in that it is very useful when taken internally and when used topically! It has soothing and antimicro-bial benefits. Two of our favorite products at the Animal Doctor

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Nature’s Rich is uniquely soothing and moisturizing. It is NOT a luxuriant shampoo. In fact, it is more of a detoxifying soak. It should be mixed into the water and then the pet soaks in the water. Submerge small pets up to their necks in a calm manner. Tall pets can stand. Soak a heavy bath towel in the “soapy” water. Place the towel over the dog’s back. This will create a soothing effect. Ladle water onto the towel for a full-body soak effect. The key is: You do NOT rinse it off. Simply drain the water and towel dry. The coconut oil residue will remain on the pet to soothe dry, itchy skin. In addition, you can add essential oils, such as YL Lavender for an additional antimicrobial and soothing property. The soap will aid in dispersing the essential oil evenly throughout the water and then onto the pet. For an added bonus, realize both of these products are appropriate for humans!

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Promises not kept, procrastination, overwhelm, compli-cations, cancellations … they all lead to our desire for new beginnings. “I’ll start again, and this time I mean

it,” you tell yourself. We’re conditioned to set new goals this time of year. “This year,” you declare, “I’ll be a ‘promise keeper’ and change my life!”

If you’re still hanging in there with your New Year’s resolution — losing weight, quitting smoking, ending procrastination, or implementing regular exercise, healthy eating and timeliness — then keep faith, you’re still in the game and haven’t given up!

It’s important to understand that every time you promise you’re going to make a change but don’t, you’re not only breaking a promise to yourself, but also proving that you can’t trust yourself. This makes you lose confidence in yourself, causing you to feel “less than,” causing you to undermine your potential, causing you to lower your expectations, goals and dreams. And in the end, you’re not living the life you really want, being who you want to be or allowing yourself to experience a joy-filled life.

Wow, it’s amazing how it spirals like that! Spiraling down the “I’m not worthy” path with lack of commitment and follow through does a number on “living your life on purpose.”

Sure, you’re doing pretty well, making ends meet, having occasional fun, meeting some goals in your life; but the fact is, there’s something missing. You know you were meant for more! That persistent inner voice that gets more annoying as time goes on is the voice of your soul. Tuning in to those “SOS” signals is your key to avoiding “shiny object syndrome.” In our

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material world, it may show up as “buy me,” “love me,” “notice me” behavior. But when we get ego out of it and perceive the flashing SOS signals as “soul objective signs,” we begin to align with why we are alive.

Soul resolutions are “above” the typical New Year’s goals; they are life purpose fulfillment goals. In hand analysis, the fingerprints reveal your soul’s intention for why you came forth; and the lines and shape of your hands reveal past and present patterns of behavior that may or may not be serving you. It’s as if you have your own “Christmas Carole” story, with ghosts of past, present and future possibilities right in your hands.

During this new year, I encourage you to focus on what really aligns with your soul. How do you do that? The most accurate way, of course, is to schedule a soul life purpose hand reading. It brings clarity, confirmation and understanding to how your life has been unfolding over time. You’ll understand the personal life lessons you’ve needed to learn; you’ll get clarity about what’s getting in the way of your life fulfillment; and you’ll discover the steps needed to find your passionate career, relationship and success.

But for now, begin to explore your purpose by asking yourself these questions:

• What are you most proud of having accomplished at this point in your life?

• What would you most like the people at your funeral to specifically say about you?

• If no one got paid to work, but you were required to be of service, what would you enjoy doing?

• What are three pivotal moments in your life that brought you joy and offer inklings of why you are here?

Universally, we are all here for the purpose of experiencing JOY. Isn’t that why we really want to make changes — because we think we’ll be happier? So, make resolutions this year that connect you to joy and purpose!

Some possibilities that have put some of my clients on new career paths are:

• DAILY WALKS. They offer you exercise and inspiration of new thoughts.

• MORNING WRITING. This clears mind clutter and gives order to your day.

• HEALTHY FOOD. It gives you a huge energy boost and helps prevent disease.

• VOLUNTEERING. This gets you out of yourself, puts you in gratitude, raises your happiness vibes and leads to a wonder-ful journey of the soul.

Make 2014 your year to make resolutions of JOY and PURPOSE. Then, be a promise keeper and commit to a practice of joy that serves your soul!

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Insulin resistance is a term we use to describe the phenomenon that occurs when normal amounts of insulin

become inadequate to produce a normal insulin response from fat, muscle and liver cells. In other words, your body has an inability to process sugars and fats the way it should, and goes into hyper drive trying to do what it needs to. Sugars remain in your bloodstream way too long and then bottom out unexpectedly, leaving you feeling tired and fatigued throughout the day. What causes this to happen? In most cases, it is the dietary decisions we make that damage our bodies and cause us to become insulin resistant.

The American diet has become scary. According to a study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analy-sis, “We are a nation of people who are simultaneously overfed and malnour-ished. … Americans are getting nearly one-third of their calories from junk foods.” Unfortunately, sugar has become the “food” of choice. In 1700, the average person consumed about 4 pounds of sugar per year. In 1800 and 1900, that number rose to about 18 pounds and 90 pounds, respectively. Today, more than 50 percent of Americans consume one-half pound of

sugar per day, which is 180 pounds of sugar per year.1 The truth is, our dietary deci-sions are hurting us, and we are paying a heavy price!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 2

• 35 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 years or older have prediabetes.

• 50 percent of adults aged 65 years or older have prediabetes.

• Almost 30 percent of U.S. residents aged 65 years and older have diabetes.

• Over 3 out of 4 adults aged 65 or older have diabetes or prediabetes.

Insulin resistance is the first stage a person goes through before becoming Type 2 diabetic. By the time a person is diagnosed with insulin resistance, he or she has been insulin resistant for at least five years (in most cases). That means anytime in that five years the cycle could have been stopped. Because there is a long time frame between the time a person experiences insulin resistance and the time they progress to becoming a Type 2 diabetic, there is time to stop the progression, change habits and reverse the effects!

Why is this such a big deal? Because insulin resistance and uncontrolled blood sugar have a whole slew of negative impacts

on your health. Here are just a few condi-tions it may lead to:

• Diabetes.• Obesity.• Infertility or polycystic ovarian syndrome.• Heart disease.• Stroke.• High blood pressure.• Fatigue. • Depression. • Anxiety. • Neuropathy. • Joint pain.• Cancer. • Dementia. • Alzheimer’s disease. • Food intolerance. • Insomnia. • Hot flashes.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you could have an improperly managed blood sugar problem:

• Abdominal weight gain.• Gas and bloating. • Fatigue in the afternoon. • Acid reflux. • Nausea.• Blurry vision. • Difficulty losing weight.

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• Shaky and irritable without food.• Difficulty concentrating.• Craving sweets after meals. • Fatigue after meals. • General malaise. • Sugar and carb cravings.

As alluded to above, insulin resistance is a condition that, in most cases, is preventable and treatable. Lowering your risk factors may be one of the best things you can do to avoid the problem. The following habits increase your risk of becoming insulin resistant:

• Skipping meals — going more than three hours at a time without eating.

• Eating foods high in sugar. • Eating too many carbohydrates. • Dealing with high-stress situations on a

daily basis.• Eating trans-fatty acids.

If insulin resistance is allowed to progress, it raises the risk of the person develop-ing cardiovascular risk factors, hormonal changes, digestive symptoms, allergies, food sensitivities and, ultimately, diabetes.

Now that you know the truth about insulin resistance, it’s time to take control:

• Never skip meals.• Eat a healthy snack (walnuts, fruit,

veggies) every three hours. • Increase your protein intake.• Increase your good fats and omega-

3s, -6s, -9s (avocadoes, butter, salmon, coconut oil).

• Exercise daily.• Reduce carbohydrates until your sugar

cravings and fatigue go away. (This does not include healthy carbs like vegetables.)

• Avoid anything with high fructose corn syrup, carrageenan or MSG.

• Eliminate all processed or hydroge-nated foods from your diet.

• Eat real whole foods.

Tackling your health and evaluating your nutritional needs can be overwhelming and complicated. Know that you are not alone. Try pairing up with a trained natural health provider to help you navigate your way. A seasonal cleanse and a consult with your clinician might be exactly what you need to get the new year off to the great start you need!

Heather Peterman is an acupunctur-ist and educator. Her formal education was completed through Midwest College of Oriental Medicine (Racine, Wis. and Chicago, Ill.), where she completed her

Bachelor of Science in nutrition and Master of Science in Oriental medicine, and is currently completing her doctoral work. Heather is the founder of Sana School for the Healing Arts and Sana Acupuncture & Apothecary.

Sources:1. Johnson RJ and Gower T. (2009) “The Sugar Fix: The High-Fructose Fallout that is Making You Sick and Fat,” Pocket, 416 pp.

2. “2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/factsheet11/fastfacts.htm.

“If insulin resistance is allowed to progress, it raises the risk of the person developing cardiovascular risk factors, hormonal changes, digestive symptoms, allergies, food sensitivities and, ultimately, diabetes.”


OK, so after months (or maybe longer) of major struggling in a difficult economy, you have

landed a new job or a promotion. Congrat-ulations! Take some time to bask in the glow; but not too much time, because now the real work begins!

Some companies have an onboarding process that helps new hires fit in. Most

don’t. So don’t rely on luck to avoid an epic fail! Most failures are largely due to avoidable mistakes during the first 90 days on the job. Sometimes this is due to poor performance, but more often it’s due to employees not fitting in because they don’t “get” the work culture.

So before you show up for your first day on the new job, it is crucial to understand

how to avoid pitfalls that could lead to a quick exit. We know that first impressions are quick to form and difficult to change, so make sure the first impression of you is a good one!

UNDERSTAND THE MOST IMPORTANT DUTIES OF THE JOB AS WELL AS YOUR BOSS’S VIEW OF THE PRIORITIES OF THE JOB.Most job descriptions have multiple respon-sibilities. Your first duty is to understand the key priorities. Ask your new boss how he or she views your job, what parts of your job description he or she feels are most critical to achieving success, and how he or she will measure your progress and performance.

Once you have a clear grasp of your duties and priorities, take a step back on a regular basis and evaluate your performance. Don’t wait for a formal evaluation. If you find you have been overwhelmed and distracted from key duties, refocus your efforts. Avoid-ing feedback from your boss can be tempt-ing; however, it pays to check in periodically to ask if you are on track.

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wants you to do things now. Talk to people in your department to get a sense of how work gets done. You’ll want to soak up everything — from the way reports get done to social customs.

KNOW WHO REALLY MATTERS.Despite the quality of your work, you could end up with a target on your back if you fail to realize which superiors you need to please.

MAKE FRIENDS, FAST!The relationships you build with new colleagues can often be the most impor-tant factor in determining your success and longevity. In your first 90 days, try to have lunch or coffee with two co-workers a week. Approach them in a casual, friendly, authentic way rather than as a competitive climber with an agenda. And always say yes to an invitation!

Don’t avoid after-work events that foster bonding. You may be tempted to avoid these gatherings as you don’t know anyone that well, but this could be perceived in a negative way by your peers. They may get

the idea that you don’t like them or that you’re not a team player. Make an effort to attend after-work events when you are able. Just remember that a work social event is still work, so maintain friendly yet profes-sional boundaries!

UNDERPROMISE AND OVERDELIVER!Most of us are gung ho and primed for action on a new job. Be careful what you commit to during your first 90 days. Be realistic about managing the expectations of your boss, your colleagues and yourself.

BE A DETECTIVE AT STAFF MEETINGS.It is important to listen, observe and ease into the corporate culture. One way to do this is by paying attention to how meetings are run. It will give you a sense of the unof-ficial alliances and hierarchies. Keeping a

close watch on what other staffers say and do at meetings will famil-iarize you with the communica-tion style. Be attentive, supportive and curious, and earn the right to participate. Show deference and hold back on criticism. If you are not skilled at “reading the room,” a tool such as the Bolton Social

Styles Assessment can be useful.

KEEP BALANCED.Don’t forget the other priorities in your life — your family, your friends, your health and your hobbies. If the other facets of your life are not in alignment, there is no way you will prosper or find fulfillment in your new job!

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With another new year in full swing, local gyms are packed, health food stores are bustling with shoppers and self-help books are flying off the shelves. Why?

New Year’s resolutions! Every year many of us see January 1 as an opportunity to reflect on our health and resolve to implement change. This year, resolve to raise healthy kids.

Let’s face it, bad habits are hard to break, especially as you get older. Impact a child’s life now by setting goals. Ask yourself: What is the one thing that if it changed tomorrow would have a huge impact on your children and your family? One answer may be: less sick days from school.

Next, list the top three to five ways you can influence this goal. For example, you could buy and cook healthier food, get the kids more active, spend more time together as a family or start chiro-practic care. One of the best ways to raise healthy children is to consider chiropractic care. You may be surprised to learn that more and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children. Many of these parents report that their children get sick

less often, have fewer ear infections, and take fewer antibiotics and other drugs than their classmates.1

From here, the key is to get specific about your goals. Lay out exactly how you plan to achieve these goals and implement these changes by answering the questions: Who? What? Where? When? and Why? Be as specific as possible; fuzzy targets don’t get hit!

Often, when we make resolutions, we tend to focus on the nega-tive. For example, “I want to lose weight.” Instead, write your goals from a positive perspective. What will you gain? More energy, better sleep, a stronger immune system, more self-confidence, etc. Let the positive habits you are creating push the negative ones out.

Remember, you don’t have to set these goals on your own! If your children are old enough, it’s important to get them involved too — make it a family affair. Try creating vision boards with the family. Each of you has a poster board on which you glue photos, encour-aging words and inspiring quotes of where you envision your lives to be. Be creative! Start by having each family member pick out a

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With the near constant use of electronics such as comput-ers and smartphones, cases of carpel tunnel syndrome have been on an exponential rise. This is most common

among those that work with computers on a daily basis.Carpal tunnel syndrome is the impingement of the median

nerve that travels through the carpal tunnel located at the wrist. The median nerve starts at the fifth cervical vertebrae of the neck and runs down the inside of the arm, stopping at the thumb. When carpal tunnel is present, any or all structures that the median nerve runs through may be affected. Common symptoms that result in the early stages of this condition are numbness or tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger and half of the ring finger of the dominant hand. In some cases, it may affect the non-dominant side as well. As the condition progresses, it may cause pain in the forearm, elbow or shoulder.

There are two circumstances where the median nerve becomes compressed: The size of the carpel tunnel becomes smaller, or the size of the structures and fluids passing through the tunnel become larger. One condition that would cause a change in space is rheumatoid arthritis. When there are bony changes to the carpal bones of the hand, it leads to an increase in fluid and pressure, which fills a space too small to handle it, therefore resulting in a pinched nerve.

Let’s take a look at what happens structurally when the wrist is bent at 90 degrees either forward or backward for long periods of time. For example, while working at your computer, if your wrists are not straight and relaxed, the forearm muscles contract and tense up, creating excessive pressure within the carpal tunnel and placing pressure on the nerve, causing pain. In the case of sleeping, incorrect posture becomes a problem for the median nerve. If the arm is placed under the pillow and extended above the head, nerve impingement can occur in the neck or collarbone area when the

head is placing too much pressure on the arm. The end result is waking up to possibly a completely numb limb and stiff neck. This usually goes away once the body starts moving and proper blood flow is restored. However, if this sleeping position is habitual, it can become a problem.

If there is doubt whether carpal tunnel is present, a simple test can be done at home. First, place the backs of your hands together, finger tips pointing down. The forearms are held horizontally and the shoulders are relaxed. Next, strongly press the backs of the hands together for about one minute. If you experienced numb-ness or tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger or the outside of your ring finger, you have tested positive for carpal tunnel. Now the test is reversed to prove the same results. Place the palms of your hands together, finger tips pointing up, with fore-arms and shoulders in the same position. Apply strong pressure for about a minute, and the same results are very likely to occur.

Massage therapy can alleviate the pressure on the nerve when the shortened muscles of the forearm, referred to as the flexors and extensors, are treated to release the knots, increase blood flow and allow them to relax. This also will allow for better fluid movement with the carpel tunnel area and take pressure off of the tunnel itself. Surgery has been the most common treatment for carpel tunnel so far, but sometimes a simple massage can be very effective. With some clients I’ve had, surgery was able to be avoided by getting some deep tissue work on the arms and shoulder area. While you should always heed your doctor’s advice, a knowledgeable and experienced massage therapist could help you considerably with this issue.

Understanding carpal tunnel syndrome......................................................................By Wendy Halfpap, LMT

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Over the past decade, reiki has risen in popularity. You may have heard about it — through a friend who had a treatment or your massage therapist who also practices

reiki — but perhaps you’d like to know more. Reiki originated in Japan as a spiritual practice and method

of healing. It was a man by the name of Dr. Mikao Usui who brought reiki into the world. He was exceptionally well educated and became a Buddhist monk later in life. On one of his medita-tion excursions to Mount Kurama, he had a vision and reiki was cognized. Dr. Usui opened his first school in April 1922, and his fame grew rapidly, as did the number of his students.

Reiki made its way to the West by way of Mrs. Takata. If you live here and have studied reiki, it’s most likely thanks to her. She learned from Dr. Usui’s student, Chujiro Hayashi, after her own miraculous healing sessions. Her parents were immigrants and she grew up in Hawaii. After her recovery, she learned reiki and opened a center in Hawaii. She taught 22 masters, and from those 22, reiki has spread all over the world.

Today, reiki is largely used for stress reduction and pain management. Reiki treatments can help relieve a variety of health concerns, ranging from insomnia and anxiety to broken bones and inflammatory conditions. The number of hospitals that offer reiki treatments to their patients is growing, particularly for those that treat cancer.

From the practitioner’s end of things, the practice of reiki is largely centered around the breath. Students of reiki are taught to harness their breath to control the flow of energy in their bodies, and channel it in ways that will bring healing to the recipient. When one becomes a student of reiki, the practice does not give anything new, but rather enhances what natural talents and abili-ties the student already possesses. For this reason, practitioners might have different strengths. If you choose to add reiki to your healing or health process, you may want to try a few different prac-titioners to find one that best suits your needs.

Some people think reiki is a religion, though it’s not. For some dedicated practitioners, reiki can be used as a meditation and a means by which to evolve spiritually; though for most, it’s a healing technique. The most religious aspect of reiki would be the principles: Just for today, do not worry, do not anger, be filled with gratitude, devote yourself to your work, be kind to people and join your hands in prayer daily.

What can you expect during a reiki treatment? Typically, you will be lying down, but you may sit in a chair if that is more comfortable for you. The practitioner will make you and the space around you comfortable and relaxing. Most treatments last an hour, but can range from 15 minutes to two hours. The practi-tioner will make a circle around your body, gently placing their hands on your head, neck, shoulders, belly, legs and feet, though not necessarily in that order. You may also be asked to roll onto your stomach so the practitioner can work on your back. If there is a part of your body that causes you pain or is a source of tension, you can ask for extra time in that area.

Every practitioner is different, so each time your experience may vary. Most people report feeling an immense feeling of calm and peace, and sensations of temperature change, tingling or pulsing are also common. Some people fall asleep during the treatment, while others enter into a state of meditation. Upon the completion of the treatment, one generally feels deeply rested and “zen-ned out.”

A reiki treatment may range in cost from $60 to $90 per hour, although some practitioners offer specials, discounts or trades. Many people say a reiki treatment is more relaxing for them than a one-hour massage! If you’ve never had a treatment, hopefully you’re now inspired to give it a try!

Learn more about reiki.........................................................By Rachel Warnock

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few magazines. Different images inspire different people, so when one person is done cutting out items, share the magazine with the rest of the family. You can even image search online for ideas. Make it fun! Plan to spend one hour a week as a family working on them together. When they’re all complete, have a “show and tell” night.

Finally, celebrate! Don’t just celebrate when you get to the finish line. Celebrate each step along the journey. Don’t have children of your own? What about nieces, nephews, grandchildren or the children you babysit? How can you positively impact their health this new year?

If you’re like most parents, you’re constantly researching to be well informed when it comes to the health of your family. The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), a nonprofit organization, is a great resource for parents and parents-to-be, offering a wealth of information with up-to-date research and articles on family wellness. You can check out their website at www.icpa4kids.org.

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“It’s about time, it’s about space, and it’s a story about the human race.” —The television entry jingle to ‘Lost in Space’ television series, 1965-1968

Happy New Year, everyone! We just entered the year 2014 on the Gregorian calendar. Like me, I’m sure that many of you have repeatedly commented on how fast

time has gone by these past few days, months and even years. Most adults over age 25 experience time passing by so fast that it’s hard to keep up. And here we are, once again, beginning another year.

It seemed like just yesterday that it was the end of 2011, when we were embarking on the speculative year 2012, with its many prophecies and ideologies predicting what would become of the human race on Earth. Back then, I remember reading an article in which a New Age author argued that time was passing by at supersonic speed for a reason. Though I cannot remember the

author’s name, I do recall her explaining a physics theory called the Schumann resonances. Physicist Winfried Otto Schumann predicted it mathematically in 1952.

The theory involved measuring the electromagnetic pulse of our planet. Although it had been measured at 7.83 cycles per second during the first few years of observation, it has slowly increased since 1980. In 2007, scientists measured the pulse at over 12 cycles per second. To some, that meant that now there was an equivalent of less than 16 hours per day instead of 24. Others conjecture that time has actually been speeding up or collapsing.

“People like us who believe in physics know that the distinction between the past, the present and the future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.” —Albert Einstein

In “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment,” Eckhart Tolle states that, “The present is all we have. Make the

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NOW the primary focus of your life.” Although his words resonate with such simple truth, it can often be a major challenge for most of us to accomplish. Too often, we either feel as though we don’t have enough time (we feel rushed), or that we have too much time (we feel bored). Those anxious feelings about time are called the “illusion” by practicing metaphysicists.

Yet when we focus on the NOW, we actually feel contented and relaxed. Mindfully focusing on what we are doing RIGHT NOW stops us from thinking about all of the things we have to do, and how little time we have to do them.

Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity goes hand in hand with the adage, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” When we like what we are doing and we feel joy, time can feel as though it’s disappearing because we actually become part of it. But, if we are occupied by something we don’t like or when we feel something negative, the passing of time seems to slow down because we are actually trying to avoid it. This can block our experiences, which can cause us to feel as though we are being separated from time.

“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.” —Ecclesiastes 3:1

In the book “The Big Leap,” Gay Hendricks talks about “Einstein Time.” This theory on time takes Einstein’s findings a bit further and argues that we ourselves are time, and therefore, we make our own time by the very quality of our being. In other words, we create the illusion of time based on how we think and feel about it. We are actually responsible for how we experience time and must take absolute ownership of it. Hendricks feels that Einstein’s theory of relativity implies, “We are both the source of time as well as any pressure of not having enough of it.”

“Zero-point” time is said to be where movement is equivalent to “now space.” This theory is based on the concept that time is a collapsing perception; we can consciously take ourselves outside of the belief of time so we can relax into the perfect, frozen moment. In this space, we don’t have to think, we can just be.

C. S. Lewis recognized that perfect, frozen moment as “Kairos” time. He called it “God’s time or God unbounded now,” which gave it a divine nature. Quoting C.S. Lewis, Reverend Jacqueline Lewis reveled that, “When God comes, it is always the right time.” The idea of Kairos time is the opposite of “Chronos” time. Chronos time is the measurable, quantifiable time that most of us fall victim to and are alluded by every day.

But in the “now” of 2014, we are continuously presented with the opportunity to realize that paradoxically, time can help us to experience timelessness. We simply need to allow ourselves to dance to our own rhythm and get lost in each precious moment of our lives. This power to create our own relationship with time guarantees us that …

“Time is on [our] side, yes it is!” —The Rolling Stones

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Winter brings a lot to look forward to: the crisp, cold, purifying air, the graceful snow cover and the hearty meals that nourish our bodies. Unfortunately, winter

also brings a change in immune burdens. It’s common for many to experience some type of immune challenge this time of year. But, before we run to the store to stock up on cough drops and cold medicine, let’s consider something more natural that works preventatively. Something that if taken every day, can prevent the onset of sickness. What I’m referring to is echinacea.

Echinacea is a powerful herb. Yet, many report “it didn’t work” for them, or they “felt no change after taking it.” Echinacea is not only one of the most well-known herbs, but also the most misunderstood. Why can two people have completely different results with the same herb? To answer this question, we have to start at the beginning.

Most of what we know about therapeutic plants comes from the native inhabitants of the countries or areas that use those things. It was the Native American tribes here in the United States that pioneered the use of echinacea. They exclusively used the root of the Echinacea angustifolia plant. They used this not only as a remedy for more ailments than any other plant, but also to treat a wide variety of issues.

The most common species of echinacea is Echinacea purpurea. This grows in abundance all over the United States. Echinacea angustifolia, on the other hand, only grows in certain soil types. It’s plentiful in South Dakota, for instance. Even if the purpurea variety was in abundance, neighboring Native American tribes traded for the angustifolia species. Native tribes also used to assess the quality of the herb by chewing on the roots and experiencing the tingling sensation in their mouths.

By 1921, echinacea was the most popular herb being manufac-tured and sold in the United States. In the early ‘30s, a man named Gerhard Madaus, a German homeopath, went back to Germany and focused his manufacturing on Echinacea purpurea. Instead of using the root, he used the aerial part of the plant (flowers and leaves).

When you get the right plant or herb, there’s no mystery about how the plant exerts its effect. There’s chemistry within the plant called phytochemicals, and it’s these phytochemicals that drive the therapeutic or pharmacological activity that brings balance back to the body. However, if you don’t have the chemistry as the plant intended it to be in the finished product, you cannot expect the product to exert any effect. This is essentially what happened with echinacea in the 1930s. The traditional use and extraction methods were disregarded in order to produce the product on a larger scale.

Within Echinacea, there are key active phytochemicals, one of which is alkylamides. It was later discovered that the tingling sensation is directly related to the amount of alkylamides in the product. It’s interesting to note that the aerial part of the plant contains very low levels of alkylamides. It’s these alkylamides in the echinacea that drive the therapeutic effect. Not only is there a difference in species with regard to therapeutic effect, there’s also a difference between parts of the plant.

Another reason there’s much confusion about this herb is because of the research. Some research concludes the herb was effective in the study while other research states just the oppo-site. However, when the research is done using an extract of the root that is standardized for alkylamides, the research is conclu-sive: Echinacea does have a positive outcome. It’s now concluded that echinacea works best long term, used preventatively, rather

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Rich Hanhardt helps others find their paths to healing at The Sacred Bond Center

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for yourself in 2014!Write a new story

for yourself in 2014!Write a new story

The start of a new year is typically a time when people commit to some sort of personal improvement. While weight loss tops the list of resolutions in our country, an even more valuable pursuit for those missing inner peace in their lives may be losing the weight of emotional unhappiness.

Too many people struggle with their past and carry the heavy weight of guilt, regret, pain, remorse, anger, resentment or hurt around with them each and every day. They assume that their life stories are written, the ink has dried and they are “stuck” with them. As a result, these individuals continue to miss out on the present opportunities that surround them and the many joys in life.

If this sounds all too familiar, and you know your life can be better than it is now, let this be your wake-up call. Commit to losing the weight of suffering that burdens you. The fact is, through healing, you can write a new story for yourself and embrace happiness in 2014!

Let Rich Hanhardt, founder and executive director of The Sacred Bond Center in Wauwatosa, be your guide:

A UNIQUE HEALING RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITYRich Hanhardt is not one to rest on his laurels. After retiring from a success-ful 44-year career in the fields of mental health and psychotherapy, he felt compelled to continue living out his passion for helping others — but with a new focus. Instead of looking at emotional pain from an “illness” perspective, as his profession had always dictated, Rich wanted to focus on “health” and the power of life transformation. He decided that he could best help others in the role of a spiritual life coach.

Like many new fields, life coaching hasn’t yet defined itself well. However, Rich, a highly trained and experienced, board-certified spiritual life coach, has taken great care in describing his service. As he explains, “A life coach is not a therapist. Therapy is based on an illness model where the client is viewed as sick or not well.” (If this is indeed the case, and the client is not in therapy, a life coach would make a referral.) “A spiritual life coach does not diagnose or only focus on your problems. Rather, we listen to your issues, and then encourage you and lead you to new discoveries about yourself, all in a well-defined and controlled manner. We know the

pathways we can lead you on to help you become aware of the ‘deep inner well of pure, healing spiritual energy’ within you.”

It was with this understanding — that people need this source of strength when they are suffering — that Rich knew he could best help others by making these pathways available to everyone who seeks them; thereby relieving some of the suffering in the world. As a lifelong student of healing techniques from a variety of cultures and traditions, theologians and philosophers, as well as a highly trained and experienced psychotherapist, Rich used his higher-level understand-ing of “what heals and what does not” to create a truly different healing resource for the community: The Sacred Bond Center.

The Sacred Bond Center offers individual spiritual life coaching sessions for adults, adolescents and children, groups, meditative prayer training and other psycho-educational experiences.

Rich’s nontraditional approach for the Center is unique not only due to the variety of methods (many not typical) utilized, but also in its dedication to genuine healing for individuals who have not been able to find it before. “When working with emotional issues, it is important that a professional is uniquely qualified and is not bound by a single-method approach or even a handful of typical choices. I’ve enjoyed success here because I don’t use the typical ‘open-ended’ approach. I focus on proven techniques that are not often utilized in traditional therapy. I offer many different methods, so the client and I can work together with a structure utilizing those tools that we feel best suit their unique personality and will best help them heal,” Rich shares.

SOME OF THE PROVEN TOOLS RICH UTILIZES AT THE SACRED BOND CENTER INCLUDE:Life stories: Clients often begin with the practice of telling their “stories.” However, if they seem “stuck” in certain aspects of their past, or acknowledge that they suffer with parts of the stories they’ve been given, Rich helps them understand that they can change their stories or write new stories. He provides pathways for them to alter the past, present and future stories of their lives. This new approach to the life story, which Rich developed, is called Story Building©. He writes about it in a new book to be published later this year.

Meditative prayer: Many clients find meditation and prayer useful in learning to access inner places in need of healing. While the practice has a long history — going back over 2500 years — in the East, refined since the dawn of Christianity, Rich saw that it was frustrating for Western minds, which tend to need structure. Committed to its value, he developed a new way to teach and to learn medita-tive prayer that involves transitions. He addresses these techniques in his recently published book, “Living Waters: Healing through Meditative Prayer.”

Focusing: For clients who are blocked from their emotions, are uncomfortable sharing information about their problems or haven’t been helped by other therapies, but still seek to heal, Rich often recommends focusing. This involves giving clients a series of instructions to seek inner resources. The tech-nique, developed by Eugene Gendlin, Ph.D., is known to be especially effective in these cases. Rich was trained

soon after it was developed and became one of the first certified focusing trainers in 1979.

Personal symbol study: As clients begin to heal spiritually, many times one of the first events to occur is the emergence of personal symbols. While other cultures celebrate this, most Americans are unaware of the healing nature of realizing one’s personal symbols. Rich assists clients with the process of under-standing, capturing and externalizing these healing events.

Dreamwork: Many clients are able to obtain valuable information from their dreams. Rich draws from over four decades of study — particularly the works of Carl Jung — and development to work with dreams and help clients to understand their meanings, importance and relation to healing.

Sacred bond development: Every client who is seeking to heal can benefit from an analysis of the sacred bonds in their life. Rich works with clients to help them achieve an understanding of these special relationships in the process of seeking and healing. Together, they develop plans for healing and expanding these relationships in their lives. He writes about this technique in his book, “Sacred Bond: A Model of Spiritual Transformation for Therapists, Clients and Seekers.”

YOUR CALL TO ACTIONRich receives clients who are not in traditional therapy when they begin their work with him and many who come either while still involved or after completing it. Regardless, he feels that the spiritual aspect of healing is simply required. “You can ‘get better’ in many ways, be it through medication or talking, for example, but there’s a whole different level that needs to be addressed to heal completely. There is no substitute for the spiritual in healing the damage done to us. This damage causes wounds first in the spiritual, and these wounds are the deepest. Attending to the spiritual is another step — often the completing step — on a healing path.”

If you’re ready for healing in your life, let Rich help you let go of past struggles that are weighing you down and lead you on a unique pathway to inner peace and joy. He makes it easy to take that first step by offering a special program, First Look. To start, you complete a confidential assessment, the Spiritual Discovery Tool, which generates a picture of your spiritual life and provides healing recommendations. Then, you sit down with Rich for an exploratory meeting and see where it goes from there …Let 2014 be the year that you write a new story for yourself!

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January 1 is always the day so many of us commit ourselves to starting the new year right. Most of these resolutions pertain to our health. The one thing that many of us don’t realize is

how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. Here is a checklist and assessment from the National Sleep Foundation that may be a good way to help you look at your sleep differently in 2014.

New Year’s resolution No. 1: good sleep......................................................................By Karen Block

HOW’S YOUR SLEEP?*Check if any of the following apply to you:

__ I snore loudly. __ I or others have observed that I stop breathing or gasp for

breath during sleep. __ I feel sleepy or doze off while watching TV, reading, driving

or engaging in daily activities. __ I have difficulty sleeping 3 nights a week or more (e.g.,

trouble falling asleep, wake frequently during the night or wake too early and cannot get back to sleep).

__ I feel unpleasant, tingling, creeping feelings or nervousness and the urge to move in my legs when trying to sleep.

__ I have interruptions to my sleep (e.g., nighttime heartburn, bad dreams, pain, discomfort, noise, sleep difficulties of family members, light or temperature).

SNORE LOUDLY. Snoring occurs when there is a partial blockage of the airway. Snoring has been linked to increased blood pressure and may be a sign of sleep apnea.

YOU OR OTHERS HAVE OBSERVED THAT YOU STOP BREATHING OR GASP FOR BREATH DURING SLEEP. Observed pauses in breathing, often by snoring, are a symptom of a serious condition called sleep apnea. These breathing pauses reduce blood-oxygen levels, strain the heart and cardiovascular system, and contribute to daytime sleepiness.

FEEL SLEEPY OR DOZE OFF WHILE WATCHING TV, READING, DRIVING OR ENGAGING IN DAILY ACTIVITIES. Sleepiness during the day or at times when you expect to be awake and alert is a sign that you may be suffering from sleep depriva-tion, a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy, or another treatable medical condition. Daytime sleepiness puts you at risk for driving drowsy, injury and illness, and can significantly impair your mental abilities, emotions and performance.

HAVE DIFFICULTY SLEEPING THREE NIGHTS A WEEK OR MORE. Experiencing any of these insomnia symptoms a few nights a week is not a normal sleep pattern. Untreated insomnia is a risk factor for the onset of depression and can jeopardize your emotional outlook, social relations and sense of well-being. The toll of sleep loss can also affect your health, your safety and your performance in all areas of life.

FEEL UNPLEASANT, TINGLING, CREEPING FEELINGS OR NERVOUSNESS IN YOUR LEGS WHEN TRYING TO SLEEP.These feelings in your legs indicate that you may have restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological movement disorder characterized by a strong urge to move the legs and difficulty falling and staying asleep.

If you have checked one or more of the above statements, you should make an appointment to discuss this with your doctor. Please see below to learn why you may have a sleep problem and what it means.

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INTERRUPTIONS TO YOUR SLEEP. Disruptions compromise both the quantity and quality of sleep and keep you from experiencing continuous, restorative sleep so necessary for performance, safety and health. They can be caused by an acute or chronic medical condition, a bright, noisy or uncomfortable environment, or awakenings caused by other people. Determining the causes of any sleep disruptions will help you and your doctor determine the best treatment.

Visit the National Sleep Foundation website at sleepfoundation.org for more information.

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convenience and is one-quarter of the cost of the hospital sleep labs. For more information about sleep issues or to schedule a free ApneaLink™ sleep screen-ing, call 262.241.8892 or visit www.endeavortherapyandsleep.com. Endeavor is a Community Awareness partner of the National Sleep Foundation.

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“Untreated insomnia is a risk factor for the onset of depression and can jeopardize your emotional outlook, social relations and sense of well-being.”


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Butterbur is a shrub that grows in Europe and parts of Asia and North America, typically in wet, marshy ground. The name, butterbur, is attributed

to the traditional use of its large leaves to wrap butter in warm weather. Butterbur has historically been used for a variety of health issues such as pain, headache, anxiety, cough, fever, and gastrointestinal and urinary tract conditions. It has also been used topically to improve wound healing. Today, traditional or folk uses include nasal allergies, allergic skin reactions, asthma and migraine headache.

The leaves, rhizomes (underground stems) and roots of butter-bur are commonly used to make solid extracts used in tablets. Some butterbur extracts are also used topically.

What the science saysAn NCCAM-funded literature review reports that in a clinical trial of 125 participants, butterbur was just as effective as a commonly used oral antihistamine for allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes.

According to one systematic literature review, there is evidence to support the effectiveness of butterbur for the treatment of migraines.

There is some evidence that butterbur extract can decrease the symptoms associated with nasal allergies.

There is not enough evidence to show efficacy and safety of butterbur for allergic skin reactions and asthma.

Side effects and cautionsThe raw, unprocessed butterbur plant contains chemicals called pyrro-lizidine alkaloids (PAs). PAs can cause liver damage and can result in serious illness. Only butterbur products that have been processed to remove PAs, and are labeled or certified as PA-free should be used.

Several studies, including a few studies of children and adoles-cents, have reported that PA-free butterbur products are safe and well tolerated when taken by mouth in recommended doses for up to 12 to 16 weeks. The safety of longer-term use has not been established.

Butterbur can cause belching, headache, itchy eyes, gastroin-testinal issues, asthma, fatigue and drowsiness. Butterbur may cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to plants such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds and daisies. Butterbur should only be given to children under the supervision of a quali-fied health practitioner.

Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Butterbur(Petasites hybridus)..............................................

Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), Herbs at a glance, NCCAM website.

References: Agosti R, Duke RK, Chrubasik JE, et al. Effectiveness of Petasites hybridus preparations in the prophylaxis of migraine: a systematic review. Phytomedicine. 2006;13(9–10):743–746.

Bielory L, Heimall J. Review of complementary and alternative medicine in treatment of ocular allergies. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2003;3(5):395–399.

Butterbur. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.com on April 29, 2011.

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturalstandard.com on April 29, 2011.

Schapowal A. Randomised controlled trial of butterbur and cetirizine for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis. BMJ. 2002;324(7330):144–146.


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Light amplifications by simulated emission of radiation (lasers) are not new to medical research and

technology. Einstein birthed the idea in 1917 and, 40 some years later, lasers were being researched in the lab. In 1960 the laser was brought from a possibility into real life. Today there are several types of laser therapy utilized for surgery, dentistry, hair removal, tattoo removal, barcoding

and Blu-ray disks. Emission of radiation does not mean actual radiation like that of a chest X-ray, but either visible light or heat (infrared) radiation.

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reaction in the cell that increases ATP or energy production. Laboratory studies suggest that cold laser therapy stimulates collagen production, improves circulation, regenerates cells, decreases inflammation and reduces pain. There is also evidence that cold laser therapy increases lymphatic flow, decreases edema, and aides in wound healing and bone regeneration.

Acupuncture and laser therapy have been partners since 1970 and, although times and treatment protocols have changed significantly, acupuncture has been used to research the way any living thing — from mitochondria to human — has a relationship to light. Photobiology, or laser photo therapy, and the mechanism of acupuncture have the same goal: to move and create energy.

A 1991 Russian study used light to iden-tify acupuncture points and the meridians that they are connected to. It was found that light traveled under the skin from point to point on the meridian, or channel, but did not travel the same way where anatomically there are no meridians iden-tified by classical text. More recent studies identify that acu-laser therapy not only has local physiological effects, but also creates positive effects in the brain similar to those seen with acupuncture needles under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Super-pulsed acu-laser therapy is the wave of the future. Super-pulsing allows for deeper penetration than continuous wavelength because the short pulses allow for quick but deeper absorption, promoting a better environment for optimum pain relief and tissue regeneration/healing without the risk of burns or skin damage.

The benefits of acu-laser therapy are multifold: If you are afraid of needles, different lenses are used to activate an acupuncture point without needles, providing a pain-free experience with the benefit of moving energy, or qi. If you are not afraid of needles, acu-laser therapy can be used in conjunction with needles for a more intense, prolonged effect. If you have a metal implant (joint replacement or

spine surgery), stimulation with an electri-cal device is contraindicated, but acu-laser therapy can be used. Certain laser devices can be programmed for home use with minimal demonstration for continued or prolonged relief of pain and discomfort. Acu-laser therapy is compatible with oral medications and does not interfere with any Western treatments.

As with any kind of treatment, acupunc-ture included, there are safety considerations and protocols with acu-laser therapy. While lasers can be used on the face, they would

never be used around the eyes or shined into the eyes. Lasers would never be used on a cancerous tumor. Ointments or oils would be cleaned off prior to therapy. Lasers stimulate so, just like electro-stimulation used in acupuncture, they would not be used near pacemakers or defibrilla-tors. Tell your acupuncturist if you are being treated for cancer or have any implanted devices or hardware.

If your acupuncturist uses acu-laser therapy in their practice, discuss indications for use and whether you

might benefit from treatment. Stephanie M. Best, RN, CCRN, MSOM, L.A.c, Carey L. Garcia, MSOM, L.A.c, Nicole M.

Krakow, MSOM, LMT, L.A.c, are master’s-prepared, state licensed practitioners and owners/operators of Best Health Option Acupuncture & Wellness clinics in Germantown and Racine. For more information, visit www.besthealthoption.co or call 262.293.4493.

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We’ve all been there — it’s a yearly tradition, really — having to deal with the broken promises to take better care of ourselves. Whether we were going to lose

weight, adopt a new exercise routine, eat healthier or eliminate a bad habit, we seem to repeatedly let ourselves down. The fact is, only about 20 percent of us keep our resolutions, most of which are in some way fitness related.

Over the years, I have been notorious for bogus New Year’s goals. Having spent most of my life as an addict, I’ve accumulated some stepping stones that have helped me keep on my path. I see much of this as realistic goal setting for a healthy life. I urge you to possibly see your resolutions in a new light.

• BE REALISTIC. Now be honest, what are you really capable of achieving? This is not intended to knock you down, but to build you up. As I tell my students often, “It’s not about how many classes you ‘should’ come to a week, but how many classes you think you can continue to come to without dropping off.” Maybe for you, it’s just to stop eating after 9 p.m., and then in a month it bumps to 8 p.m. and so on. Changes should never be all or nothing.

• DON’T USE THE SAME RESOLUTION AGAIN. Set a new goal, a new opportunity to do something great for yourself. I’m sure the same tape plays in all of our heads during the holidays: “I’m just going to eat and enjoy, and then come January 1, my diet starts.” This line is used by countless numbers of people, but it means nothing and only makes you look unmotivated and uncommitted. If you are going to eat chocolate through-out December, then own it, and in the new year, if you say you aren’t going to eat chocolate, then good luck. But if you have said this before, odds are the same cycle is going to repeat itself.

• LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT YOUR NEWLY SET GOALS. As an expert addict, the more you keep things secret,

even things like weight loss, new food choices or exercise plans, the harder it is to attain your goals. Working through recovery has taught me that the more people you have on your side and the fewer secrets you have, the more successful you become. Are you too embarrassed? Own up and be proud if you have recognized that you are eating far too many sweets, or that you do in fact need to work out more or watch TV less. Don’t go at it alone. Ask people to hold you accountable. Odds are that they will feel the need to do something to be your inspiration.

• JUST DRINK (MORE WATER THAT IS). When the body and brain are dehydrated, we feel sluggish, confuse hunger for thirst and don’t function as we should. And if you are partak-ing in a fitness-related resolution, I urge you to drink up — at least half your body weight in ounces or, more accurately, .6 x your body weight. I start each morning with an eight-ounce glass of warm water and lemon essential oil.

• WATCH FOR SELF-SABOTAGE. We all claim that we don’t have time, we are too tired or stressed, or we don’t have the money. Well, walking outside is free, screen time can be exchanged for exercise time, and it’s possible that your eyes and mind are drowsy from your constant starring at the computer screen, so you may just need an exercise boost. Call yourself out about all these bogus claims and, like I said before, be honest, because from honesty new things begin.

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Do you enjoy the winter months — or suffer through them? Many people go through Wisconsin winters shivering, uncomfortable and longing for spring because they don’t

dress properly for the cold temperatures. Here are some time-tested tips to help you stay warm and toasty through the long, dark months of winter.

Wear woolHands down, the best fabric for staying warm in the winter months is wool. A natural fiber usually shorn from sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas, wool has been used for millennia to protect against the cold.

Wool is not fur. The curly bends, or “crimps,” in the fibers are what makes wool different. The crimps naturally create better insulation. The more crimps per inch, the finer and softer the wool. If you haven’t worn wool in a while because you remember the scratchy stiff sweaters of the past, then you should try it again. In recent years, selective breeding of merino sheep has produced very soft, smooth-feeling fibers that are not scratchy.

In addition to being one of best insulators, wool also has a stretchy quality, which helps it return to its original shape. It is naturally flame retardant and does not cause static buildup. And it’s a healthy fiber — usually organically harvested — that is free of the chemicals found in many other kinds of fabrics. This makes it nearly hypoallergenic.

Keep feet warmA sure way to stay warm all over and enjoy being out in the cold is by keeping your feet warm. By far, the best solution is wool. Sporting goods stores usually carry a large selection of wool and wool-blend socks of various thicknesses and lengths. Wisconsin is also home to Wigwam, one of the largest producers of wool socks in world.

Use leg warmersDancers know that even thin, loose-knit leg warmers add a large measure of warmth and comfort. Slip on a pair over your socks, under your jeans or trousers. No one will know they’re there, and you’ll be amazed at how effective they are at keeping your feet warm in the cold temperatures. If you get too warm indoors, you can easily remove them.

Wear appropriate footwearWearing boots or high shoes in winter is essential to staying warm and enjoying the cold. Be creative and establish your own style. With the wide variety of winter shoes today, it’s not necessary to sacrifice fashion for function. When you go shopping for shoes or boots, be sure to wear your favorite wool socks and choose a size large enough to accommodate them. If you can afford it, leather is preferable, as it won’t cause your feet to sweat and lasts longer, but many of the man-made materials work fine.

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undergarments. In the days before central heating, people used undergarments extensively — even dressing in layers to go to bed. Before getting dressed in the morning, slip on a thin cotton or silk undershirt that absorbs and wicks away moisture. See for yourself how much more comfortable you’ll be. Also, consider adding a vest; thrift shops usually carry a good supply.

Remember the scarves and hatsAnother reason people in Wisconsin suffer in the winter is they don’t cover up their necks and heads to prevent the loss of body heat. Again, soft wool is warmest, but organic cotton, cotton-blend or synthetic fibers will keep you warm. Shearling wool hats are best. If you’re concerned about not messing up your hair style, use wide headbands that cover the ears.

Choose mittens instead of glovesGloves are fine for driving, but if you’re going to be outdoors for any length of time, wear mittens. For extended times outdoors, nothing beats adding thin alpaca-wool gloves as a liner inside a large pair of mittens.

Bundle up with the right coatWool, wool-blend and down-filled coats and parkas are the best choices for staying warm in the winter. Longer coats that cover the thighs work best at preventing loss of body heat.

Staying warm and toasty will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the winter season. Enjoy!

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Parents tend to be quite familiar with food allergies. In an effort to protect youngsters, schools have begun to crack down more regularly on foods that tend to cause allergic

reactions, often placing restrictions on what children can bring in for lunches or snacks.

Parents and children who grew up around peanut and tree nut allergies are quite familiar with what triggers allergic reac-tions associated with such foods, and the potential side effects of consuming these foods. But those who are less experienced with food allergies may not know what to expect.

According to the Mayo Clinic, being allergic to nuts us one of the more common food allergies, especially among children. Many people who are allergic to peanuts are also allergic to other tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds and pecans.

As with any allergen, reactions vary from person to person. Some may experience mild symptoms, such as light rashes or swelling, while others may have severe reactions, including anaphylactic shock, which is characterized by shortness of breath, a severe drop in blood pressure, constriction of airways and poten-tial heart failure. According to Spire Health Partners, more than 3 million people in the United States have a nut allergy, and one-third of them will suffer from a severe symptom if they ingest nuts.

A peanut allergy occurs when your body mistakenly identifies peanut proteins as something that can be harmful. Just as your body might fight a cold, it releases chemicals from the immune system to fight off the peanut invader. The number of kids with peanut allergies has been increasing over the last 10-15 years, doubling in the last half-decade alone. It isn’t known why some people are prone to nut allergies while others are not. However, Michael C. Young, M.D., assistant clinical professor of pediat-rics at Harvard Medical School and a practicing pediatrician at

Children’s Hospital, has a few ideas. Nursing mothers and very young children are eating more peanuts, particularly in the form of peanut butter, than ever before, something that Young feels could be causing a higher incidence rate of peanut allergies. Young also theorizes that better hygiene may play a role, suggesting that because children have fewer infections (due to improved hygiene and routine immunizations), their immune systems are more likely to target other things, such as foods and environmental factors, resulting in allergies.

Although peanut allergies are prevalent and can be dangerous, there is no reason to act rashly. Young notes that approximately 20 percent of children will outgrow their peanut allergies by the age of 6, and he advises that it is worth having a child retested as they get older to gauge if there have been any changes in the status of the peanut allergy.

When dealing with peanut allergies, it is important to separate myths from facts.

• Direct contact is the most common cause of a reaction. This results from eating peanuts or foods that contain peanuts. Cross-contamination, which occurs when peanuts unin-tentionally come into contact with other foods, is another common cause.

• Some people can have a reaction by touching peanuts with their skin. A rash may occur, but a very dangerous reaction will not result unless the peanuts enter the mouth or come into contact with the nose or eyes.

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There is now a scientifically established link between the mind and the body. Research shows that what goes on in and with our bodies will affect our mental health, and what

goes on in and with our minds will affect our physical health. In our pursuit of happiness, both now and in this holiday season, let us realize that happiness is an attainable state. Despite the stressful conditions of our environment and responsibilities, we have the power and ability to achieve and create our own happiness.

While we cannot remove all negative stressors from our lives, we can change our response to stress. Abnormal responses to stress can cause several diseases and conditions, including anxiety, depres-sion, cancer, migraines, asthma attacks and diabetic blood sugar fluctuations. Also, it diminishes the ability of the immune system to fight off colds and other infections.

To help the body become happier, healthier and better equipped to manage stress, it is vital that we are mindful of both what goes into it and what surrounds it. Studies have shown that people who eat healthier tend to become happier. A whole food diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, can help to strengthen the immune system, and even protect against cancer and stroke. Dark leafy vegetables have been shown to improve mood and make people feel lighter. Incorporating them into your daily diet, along with clean water, will slowly eliminate processed toxic chemicals from your body, allowing you to feel better, healthier and, thus, happier.

The environment you inhabit can greatly improve your mood. Taking walks or spending time in nature can help to calm us, increase our oxygen levels and improve the function of our nervous system. Nature can provide an oasis away from the intense vibrations of daily life.

Surrounding yourself with happier people is another way to alter your environment to a more positive one. Emotions are infectious. The more time you spend around people who exemplify the life you want to lead, the easier it will be to attain that life. You will naturally mirror the people you spend the most time with.

We all know that exercise plays an important role in our overall health, and while we may not be able to maintain regular

regimens, just moving our bodies more can increase our energy, enhance our immune systems and decrease our negative stress responses. A walk or a light bike ride two to three times a week is an easy way to uplift your mood.

Smiling is not only a side effect of happiness, but also a cause. It is even more powerful when you back it with positive thoughts. Remember, to smile with both your eyes and your mouth.

Giving and practicing charity are great ways to take our minds off our own issues, focus on helping others, and increase feelings of confidence and self-worth. Practicing gratitude with a sense of wonder, appreciation and thankfulness helps focus attention on all of the positive aspects that enrich our lives. Each day, try to iden-tify at least one thing to be grateful for, which serves as a positive reminder of the grace that exists in your life. Being more grateful can help you adopt a more optimistic perspective of life; you’ll more habitually see the positive side of your experiences, instead of focusing on the negative. By developing the habit of optimism, you are able to recognize and analyze negative thoughts, replace them with positive ones and find that silver lining.

It’s important to realize that happiness comes from within, from learning to truly love and accept ourselves. The more we take care of ourselves and those around us, the happier we become. By learning to be responsible for our reactions, we are more capable of dealing with stress in a positive way. By graciously focusing on the present moment and appreciating the bounty that life has offered us, we become more loving of ourselves and our lives. By nourishing our bodies and minds — from the inside out — we are able to cultivate happiness in our lives.

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• Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York found that peanut proteins can be detected in some people’s saliva after eating peanuts. A kiss could transfer some of the peanut aller-gens to another person.

• Sometimes an allergy is not really an allergy, but rather an intolerance to a certain food. A food intolerance does not involve the immune system. A person with a food intoler-ance can eat small amounts of the food with only mild symp-toms, such as indigestion, rather than a severe reaction with a true allergy.

While being diligent in reading food labels and asking what ingre-dients are in prepared foods at restaurants is key for people with peanut allergies, so is avoiding potential skin contact. This means thoroughly washing areas where peanuts or peanut butter may have been and ensuring other children wash up after lunch.

Peanut allergies are foremost on the minds of parents and educa-tors. Understanding what is involved in a peanut allergy can help everyone make informed decisions about protecting youngsters.

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Have you ever looked at the tag on a shirt in a store and wondered if organic is really worth it? Ever wondered why pesti-cides, dyes and chemicals are so terrible?

Anything designed to kill indiscriminately can’t be good, but did you know that many of these chemicals are also epigenetic? That means that the changes they make to us at a genetic level in our generation become heritable to our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Does this suddenly make “wrapping yourself up in environmentally friendly goodness” seem like a really good plan? Cotton is one of the most heavily chemically treated crops in the world, so think of buying organic and natural items for your family both as an investment in their health and as a way to reduce your footprint on the environment.

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Kettlebells are round in shape like a bowling ball with a looped handle at the top. This handle and shape allows the user to do many of the exercises in a pendulum or “swinging” type motion, as it is often referred to. Beginners generally start with a lighter weight, somewhere between five to fifteen pounds for women and ten to twenty pounds for men. Kettlebells range from two pounds to over one hundred pounds for the most serious athlete. People are often surprised that they can start with a heavier weight than they use for free weights because, for many of the exercises, you are using two hands to do an exercise, essentially cutting that weight in half once you get the motion going.

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Since the kettlebell involves different multi-directional movements, it is strongly recommended that you begin learning kettlebell workouts with the expertise of a personal trainer. A certified trainer will begin by teaching you the basic move-ments and correct form, ensuring that you are using proper technique, which is essen-tial with any type of weight training.

Start your new year off with a new and fun exercise technique by using kettlebells. They don’t take up much space and can help you get a very good workout completed in only thirty minutes. Best of luck to you with your fitness and health goals for 2014!

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Keep it cleanIt is easy to overlook items on the lawn after temperatures drop, and you spend less time outdoors. Accidentally overlooked objects left resting during cold weather or under snow accumulation can leave turf thin, stunted or bare. Removing items such as lawn furniture, toys, logs, branches and leaves can save a lot of time repairing damage later. Your final mow is a great time to check for these items. Fallen leaves can be easily turned into healthy, natural mulch with a few passes of your mower, saving you from back-breaking raking, bagging and removal. As winter progresses, occasionally bundle up for some fresh air and walk around your lawn, keeping gentle watch for new items that may appear and need relocating or other attention. A few minutes of prevention can save hours of more costly repairs later.

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Other factorsThe weight from heavy snowfalls and piled-up snow from plowing or play can cause soil compaction. Compaction depletes healthy soil by impeding air, moisture and nutrients from reaching roots, and preventing earthworms and other healthy microbes from thriving. A late fall or spring core aeration can greatly benefit most lawns once per year.

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1. Cook lentils according to package directions, drain and cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).

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Jackie Zach is the owner of The Oilerie® Brookfield, an Olive Oil Bar® store that specializes in extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegars and nut oils. In addi-tion, they also carry specialty pastas, salts, Italian olive salad, and other gourmet and beauty products made with olive oil. They have a brand new cookbook out: “A Taste of The Oilerie® Brookfield.” For more information, call 262.786.3000, email [email protected] or visit www.oilerie.com/brookfield.


Saturday, January 4 • 12-4 p.m. Animal Communication Sessions with Stacy Krafczyk

If you’d like to: • Improve your relationship with your animal.• Deepen your bond and share more joy.• Get help addressing behavior problems.• Learn more about your animal, how they think

and see the world, and hear what messages they have for you.

Sign up for a 20-minute session ($45 payable at time of appointment) by contacting Bark N’ Scratch Outpost, 5835 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, 414.444.4110, www.milwaukeepetfood.com.

Tuesdays, January 7 & 21 • 6 p.m.Why Wellness Works Workshop

Join us for an exciting night of discovering exactly what health is and how to achieve it. Learn valu-able information on how you and your family can live healthier, happier and longer. Take home tips and techniques for getting through the stresses of everyday life. Don’t just let your health be by chance … Take charge! This is a free community event held at McCann Chiropractic, 17585 W. North Ave., Suite 130 in Brookfield. Please call 262.782.9700 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your seats today!

Tuesday, January 14 • 6:30 p.m.Victory Garden Initiative Community Potluck

Join us in our first potluck of the year as we daydream about spring and talk about what’s to come in 2014! This is an excellent (free) op-portunity to learn more about our efforts to cre-ate a healthier, more socially just and sustainable local food system. Come with an open mind and a full dish to pass. Held at Translator, 415 E. Menomonee St., Milwaukee.

Wednesday, January 15 • 6-8 p.m.Victory Garden Initiative Community Organizing 101 Class

Bringing a community together around growing food can be quite a challenge. This crash-course in community organizing will give you some tools to work with. This class is great for those interested in starting a community garden or neighborhood or-chard. Held at Outpost Natural Foods, Community Room, 100 E. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee. Fee: $18. Registration required. For more information, call 414.431.0888 or visit victorygardeninitiative.org.

Thursday, January 16 • 6:30 p.m.Introduction to Chiropractic Care

In this free class, Amber Erickson, DC, BS, MEBW, will explain chiropractic philosophy, objectives and methods, and answer questions related to this complementary health care option. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Held at

Erickson Family Chiropractic, 2998 Beechwood Industrial Ct., Hubertus. Call 262.628.8535 for reservations or more information.

Friday-Sunday, January 17-19 3-Day Aquaponic Workshop

An intensive hands-on workshop focused ex-clusively on aquaponic and urban aquaculture training. Topics include: system design, water chemistry, fish husbandry and plant selection. These workshops begin on Friday, the day before the standard 2-day workshop, and participants will not have an opportunity to participate in the other breakout sessions. Participants must pre-register online. Visit www.growingpower.org/workshops-details.html for aquaponic workshop details. The cost for the 3-day workshop is $500.

Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19Growing Your Community Food System “From the Ground Up!” Workshop

From the Ground Up! Workshops are intensive, hands-on trainings offering diverse groups the op-portunity to learn, plan, develop, operate and sus-tain community food projects. Project participants leave the workshop with improved skills that they can take back into their communities and pass on to others. These workshops are for both rural and urban projects. Visit www.growingpower.org/workshops-details.html for two-day workshop details. The cost for the 2-day workshop is $375. Please be aware no video recordings are allowed.

Friday, January 24 · 1-3 p.m.Growing Power’s Talk and Tour

Our farmer, founder and CEO, Will Allen, often gets requests to do tours, so we decided to make it a monthly date! For $20, you can get a tour of the urban farm on Silver Spring Drive from the man who knows it better than anyone else. It’s a great opportunity to talk urban agriculture with one of the world’s leading experts in the field. Reservations required. Call 414.527.1546 or visit growingpower.org for more info.

Saturday, January 25 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Victory Garden Initiative Community Garden Design Class

Getting a community/school garden started can seem like a daunting task. This class will walk you through the basics of finding a space, manag-ing the red tape and laying out your new gar-den. Held at Outpost Natural Foods, Community Room, 100 E. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee. Fee: $18. Registration required. For more information, call 414.431.0888 or visit victorygardeninitiative.org.

Sunday, January 26 • 1-4 p.m.Waldorf Education Open House

Visitors can learn about the Waldorf method of education for Pre-K through Grade 9. Tour class-

rooms, meet teachers and enjoy student presen-tations. The Waldorf curriculum integrates strong academics with the arts. The home-like environ-ment of the kindergarten encourages imagina-tive play and gently prepares children for grade school. Special subjects include foreign language, handwork, music, drama and movement. Art is incorporated throughout the curriculum. Play-groups are available for young children. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E. Brady Street, Milwau-kee, 414.277.0009, www.tamarackwaldorf.org.

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Dr. Kate and Dr. Pat specialize in whole family care.

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Serenity Health Care Center offers highly effective alternative healing solutions for those seeking natural and integrative treatment. It is im-

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The Oilerie® Brookfield17125C W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield262.786.3000www.oilerie.comM-F 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm

The Oilerie® Brookfield is an Olive Oil Bar® store. We are a place where you can sample all of the wonderful extra virgin olive oils and aged bal-

samic vinegars. Our expert staff will guide you to the perfect selection for you. We will then hand bottle your selections, one at a time, for maximum flavor and freshness. Experience the difference today!

OPPORTUNITIES

ArbonneBecky Schmalz, Regional Vice President920.843.1142 http://bschmalz.myarbonne.com

Reach out and discover Arbonne! Ac-cording to current statistics and trends, people are looking for ... • Debt-free lifestyles. • Financial security.

• Freedom to choose how they spend their time and money.

• Wellness and healthy lifestyles. … all of which equal “quality of life”!

Our opportunity fits the current timing and trends. Consider the opportunities with Arbonne’s pure, safe and beneficial skin care, nutritional products, cosmetics, detox spa and more! We are looking for new consultants in Southeast Wisconsin! For more information, contact Becky Schmalz, inde-pendent consultant and regional vice president, at 920.843.1142 or [email protected].

NorwexAudra Keeney, Norwex Sales Leader608.397.4102audra.keeney@yahoo.comwww.audrakeeney.norwex.biz

Norwex is a dynamic company devoted to working with Consultants and their families. We are committed to provid-ing motivated people with a solid en-

trepreneurial opportunity. You can be your own boss, have finanical freedom, work flexible hours, earn incentives and bonuses, and build relationships while helping radically reduce the use of chemicals in homes. Join us part-time, full-time or big-time, and together we can improve the quality of life!

PERSONAL TRAINING

Fryatt Fitness & Nutrition, LLC203 W. Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee262.422.5704cfryatt4@gmail.comwww.fryattfitnessandnutrition.com

Fryatt Fitness & Nutrition focuses on the individual as a whole. We are dedicated to providing you the quality care that you deserve.

We offer one-on-one personal training, group training and classes. Specialties include weight loss, performance training, nutrition plans and products, TRX Suspension Training® and run/walk training plans for your next 5K, 10K, half or full marathon. Call or email for a consultation and to set up your next steps to the new, healthy you!

Revolution Fitness — John Pietenpol 1300 Capitol Dr., Ste. C, Pewaukee 262.923.7060 [email protected]@revolutionfitnswww.revolutionfitnesswi.com

We are Lake Country’s pre-meir destination for per-sonal fitness! We offer pri-

vate training, partner training, small group training and corporate fitness. We train in many different styles like Tabata, strength circuits, cardio circuits, Revo-Metrics and personalized workouts. At Revo-lution Fitness there are no contracts or bulk pack-ages. Just pay monthly! Your first workout is al-ways free at Revolution Fitness!

PET STORE

Bark N’ Scratch Outpost5835 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee414.444.4110www.milwaukeepetfood.com

Bark N’ Scratch Outpost provides healthy and natural pet foods, sup-plements, treats, essential oils, toys and more. Our friendly staff partici-

pates in ongoing learning, and we hold seminars to share information. We are available seven days a week to help you make appropriate choices for your dog or cat, and for select small mammals. We think outside the bag!

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Specialized Therapy Services2711 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee414.778.1341www.specializedtherapyservices.com

Since 2000, Dave Vollmers has been specializing in Myofascial Release®; a hands-on approach used to treat the fascial (soft tissue) system. Myofascial

Release treatment involves applying sustained gen-tle pressure and movement into the fascia in order to eliminate restrictions that may create pain or malfunction throughout the body, sometimes with bizarre side effects and seemingly unrelated symp-toms that do not always follow the pathway of nerves. Specialized Therapy Services is the oldest exclusive Myofascial Release clinic in Milwaukee.

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SLEEP HEALTH

Endeavor Therapy & Sleep Center11649 N. Port Washington Rd., Ste. 109, Mequonwww.endeavortherapyandsleep.com

Endeavor Therapy & Sleep Center is an in-dependently owned,

Medicare-certified facility for sleep diagnostics (in-clinic and home sleep testing available), actigra-phy and CPAP & BiPAP equipment and supplies. Located in Mequon, we not only serve the North-shore and Milwaukee area, but also all of south-eastern Wisconsin. Open 7 nights a week for your convenience. Free home sleep screening available.

SPECIALTY GOODS

Cedar Creek PotteryN70W6340 Bridge Rd., Cedarburg262.375.1226cedarcreekpottery.com

Cedarburg’s oldest pottery shop (est. 1978) features an array of Wisconsin pottery, including the work of well-known local potters, Dave Eitel and Andee Warren. Functional and beauti-

ful pottery created by some of the nation’s finest ceramic artists is complemented by an outstand-ing selection of fine American crafts. Handmade in the USA … the perfect gift!

LilliesW62N553 Washington Ave., Cedarburg 262.377.7047www.lilliesgoods.comWeedsW62N588 Washington Ave., Cedarburg262.377.0999www.lilliesweeds.com

Two eco-conscious stores in historic downtown Cedarburg, providing responsible shopping op-tions.

Lillies — Fairly Traded, Earth-Friendly, Meaningful Goods. Handmade unique products with a cause; every purchase has a

story. Organic, sustainable, natural fiber clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts.

Green Living Goods for Home & Garden

Weeds — Green Goods for Home and Garden. Many local-ly sourced, recycled, repur-

posed, reusable, renewable, innovative products to promote a healthy, natural lifestyle, including 120+ loose leaf teas and teaware; organic spices and herbs; essential oils; natural bath and body products; and much more!

TEA HOUSE & CAFE

Verduras Tea House & Cafe181 N. Broadway, [email protected]/VerdurasTeawww.verdurastea.com

Verduras Tea House & Cafe is located in the historic Third Ward. We are a tea house that serves loose leaf, special-ty tea (predominately from

Rishi) by a Level 3 certified tea specialist (Spe-cialty Tea Institute). We also have a vegetarian menu with soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and desserts. Sit by the windows and en-joy the lovely view.

URBAN AGRICULTURE

Growing Power, Inc.5500 W. Silver Spring Dr., Milwaukee414.527.1546www.growingpower.org

Growing Power transforms com-munities by supporting people from diverse backgrounds and the environments in which they live

through the development of Community Food Systems. These systems provide high-quality, safe, healthy, affordable food for all residents in the community. Growing Power develops Com-munity Food Centers, as a key component of Community Food Systems, through training, ac-tive demonstration, outreach and technical assis-tance. Our goal is simple: to grow food, to grow minds and to grow community.

VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT

Vena — The Varicose Vein InstituteN4 W22370 Bluemound Rd., Ste. 201, Waukesha262.349.9371www.venainstitute.com

Did you know that treatment for varicose vein disease may be cov-ered by your insurance? Bruce Cardone, MD, is an expert in the

diagnosis and treatment of varicose vein disease. He is extremely qualified to help you if you have leg pain, discomfort and/or unsightly veins.

If you are unsure if your leg pain is from vari-cose veins, come in and let us take a look. If vari-cose veins are the culprit, Vena can get you on the road to healthy, happy legs. Call us today for your free consultation.

VETERINARY SERVICES

Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary ComplexS73 W16790 Janesville Rd., Muskego414.422.1300www.AnimalDoctorHolistic.com

Animal Doctor Holistic Veteri-nary Complex is staffed by pet lovers who are highly skilled in

delivering unique health care to patients whose guardians appreciate the importance of address-ing the mind, body and spirit in the quest for qual-ity and longevity of life. Our mission promotes the prevention and treatment of disease through inte-grated conventional and natural means for pets and their people, influencing a pet’s entire being in a complete and positive manner. Experienced doc-tors utilize natural nutrition, titre testing, Western and Chinese herbals, essential oils and acupunc-ture to address individual patient needs.

YOGA

Reaching Treetops YogaAlyssa Konda, RYTLocations: Badger Health CenterS31W24757 Sunset Dr., WaukeshaThe Fitness & Wellness COOP 2442 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha262.501.1572reachingtreetopsyoga@gmail.comwww.reachingtreetopsyoga.com

Reaching Treetops Yoga is the first studio to offer Aerial yoga classes in Wisconsin. This invigo-rating style of yoga is taught by certified and qualified instruc-

tors that also offer Hatha, Chair, Vinyasa and Re-storative styles of yoga. Every Saturday enjoy “Community Yoga” for only $3! For an overall mind/body experience enjoy Zumba, R.I.P.P.E.D. and tai chi. Massage and holistic wellness ser-vices are also offered on site. The entire staff is passionate about not only the services they pro-vide, but also the community having an achiev-able approach to wellness.

YOGA INSTRUCTION

Copper Tree Yoga Studio and Wellness Center1364 E Sumner St., Hartford262.670.6688www.coppertreewellnessstudio.com

When you come to Copper Tree you be-come part of the

family! We have taken the beauty of yoga and its amazing traditions, philosophy and spiritual es-sence and intertwined it with new research, func-tionality and every day modern living. We under-stand the integration of “real” life experience on the mat. We are known for our individual attention in a group atmosphere where every-body matters.

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