Nature's Pathways November 2015 Issue - Northeast WI Edition

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NUTRITION • FITNESS • PERSONAL GROWTH • WELLNESS • RELAXATION • ORGANIC & GREEN LIVINGNUTRITION • FITNESS • ORGANIC & SUSTAINABLE LIVING • BALANCE • WELLNESS • COMMUNITY

How to be thankful every day

Slow down to experience your present moments

Discover how to make your holiday season brighter

Are you at risk for osteoporosis?

… and much more!

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Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy!Join hormone expert Randi Mann, NP, at this educational and entertaining seminar.Women only! Join us for a fun, informative look at how hormone changes affect us as we age. This seminar is designed to help women make informed choices about bioidentical hormone therapy, PMS, perimenopause, menopause and sexual health treatments to feel happy, energetic and sensual — no matter how old you are!

Wednesday, Nov. 18 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

GI Foundations — Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Body

Presented by: Suzanne Linton, board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and experienced integrative practitioner.

Learn about the importance of a healthy GI (gastro-intestinal)function and how healing the GI tract can improve many chronic conditions. Key concepts discussed will be increased intestinal permeability, chronic GI inflammation, food sensitivity testing,

proper elimination and use of hypo-allergenic diets for gut healing.

$15 each or $10 each with a friend. Call to register.

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NOVEMBER SEMINAR DATESFriday, Nov. 6 • 9:30 a.m.-Noon | Wednesday, Nov. 11 • 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 • 5:30-8:00 p.m.

$25 each or $20 each with a friend. Please call to pre-register.

Learning Series

Wise Woman Wellness is the area’s first innovative hormone and wellness center, specializing in holistic,

integrative and functional medicine, integrated care and use of customized, low-dose bioidentical hormones.

Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP Women’s Health

and Hormone Expert

End Hormone

by

N a t u r a l O p t i o n s - H e a l t h y L i v e s

We are thankful to both have

balanced hormones. It’s fun to be

healthy together!

We now offer the same great services for men, too!

Call for an appointment today.

are your loved onesprotected?

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Call one of our experienced Estate Planning attorneys today!

Statistics show that 55-60% of U.S. citizens do not have an estate plan — which means that someone other than you will determine your loved one’s future.

An estate plan is about more than your financial worth, it’s about peace of mind and taking care of the people you love. If you already have an estate plan prepared, revisit it. Or let us help create a plan designed with the needs of you and your family in mind.

New patients welcome. No referral needed.

Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy!Join hormone expert Randi Mann, NP, at this educational and entertaining seminar.Women only! Join us for a fun, informative look at how hormone changes affect us as we age. This seminar is designed to help women make informed choices about bioidentical hormone therapy, PMS, perimenopause, menopause and sexual health treatments to feel happy, energetic and sensual — no matter how old you are!

Wednesday, Nov. 18 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

GI Foundations — Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Body

Presented by: Suzanne Linton, board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and experienced integrative practitioner.

Learn about the importance of a healthy GI (gastro-intestinal)function and how healing the GI tract can improve many chronic conditions. Key concepts discussed will be increased intestinal permeability, chronic GI inflammation, food sensitivity testing,

proper elimination and use of hypo-allergenic diets for gut healing.

$15 each or $10 each with a friend. Call to register.

www.wisewomanwellness.com1480 Swan Road, De Pere | (920) 339-5252

NOVEMBER SEMINAR DATESFriday, Nov. 6 • 9:30 a.m.-Noon | Wednesday, Nov. 11 • 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 • 5:30-8:00 p.m.

$25 each or $20 each with a friend. Please call to pre-register.

Learning Series

Wise Woman Wellness is the area’s first innovative hormone and wellness center, specializing in holistic,

integrative and functional medicine, integrated care and use of customized, low-dose bioidentical hormones.

Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP Women’s Health

and Hormone Expert

End Hormone

by


We are thankful to both have

balanced hormones. It’s fun to be

healthy together!

We now offer the same great services for men, too!

Call for an appointment today.

are your loved onesprotected?

920.996.0000 4211 N. Lightning Dr., Appleton, WI www.epiphanylaw.com

Call one of our experienced Estate Planning attorneys today!

Statistics show that 55-60% of U.S. citizens do not have an estate plan — which means that someone other than you will determine your loved one’s future.

An estate plan is about more than your financial worth, it’s about peace of mind and taking care of the people you love. If you already have an estate plan prepared, revisit it. Or let us help create a plan designed with the needs of you and your family in mind.

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10 Sexual dysfunction is common and is treatable

12 Healthy in spirit: In search of healing

15 Focusing on your happiness

16 The flu shot: Helping you make a decision

18 Alpaca farming for profit

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN November 2015CONTENTS

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28 FEATURE STORYMassage Envy Spa — Experience

the ultimate in well-being

DEPARTMENTS 6 LETTER FROM THE TEAM

8 MAKING CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY

14 HEALTHY PETS Surprising facts about fleas and ticks

20 FIT BODIES Exercise and ailments: How exercise can help prevent disease

22 HEALTHY KIDS Encourage a love of physical activity in youngsters

38 HEALTHY FINANCES Simple ways to trim auto insurance costs

44 HEALTHY EATING Fish and Mango Salsa Salad

46 HERB BLURB Sage

47 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

47 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

48 ENHANCEU DIRECTORY

50 COMMUNITY PARTNERS 12

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21 Eastern and Western therapeutic massage techniques for infertility and reproductive health

24 The speed of life

26 Are you at risk for osteoporosis?

31 How to be thankful every day

32 Homeopathy for gut health

34 Nutrition for digestive health

36 Celebrate LIFE 2015

39 Managing scar tissue: What’s the big deal?

40 Does Thanksgiving = food waste?

42 Building your bounce

44 Fish and Mango Salsa Salad

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“I am rich today with autumn’s gold,All that my covetous hands can hold;Frost-painted leaves and goldenrod,

A goldfinch on a milkweed pod,Huge golden pumpkins in the field

With heaps of corn from a bounteous yield,Golden apples heavy on the trees

Rivaling those of Hesperides,Golden rays of balmy sunshine spread

Over all like butter on warm bread;And the harvest moon will this night unfold

The streams running full of molten gold.Oh, who could find a dearth of bliss

With autumn glory such as this!”

—Gladys Harp


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MAKING CONNECTIONS

IN THE COMMUNITY

Check out these amazing businesses

and events in your area!

UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE WITH FABULOUS STYLES FROM SAAVY BOUTIQUE! Fashion is all about making a statement, and we travel the country to find the styles you will love! Our goal is to help you look and feel great, whether you are looking for a personal shopper, an honest opinion or help picking out a gift, we are here to make your shopping experience memorable!

Head over to Saavy Boutique and check out our fabulous fall and holiday fashions including sweaters, tunics, dresses, coats, pants, leggings, boots and accessories. We carry a number of great brands including JAG, Multiples, Clara Sunwoo, Picadilly, Corky’s, Brighton and many more that will add classic and trendy styles to your wardrobe. We only buy a limited number of each style in sizes 2 to 2X so don’t miss out. Like us on Facebook and stop in today!Saavy Boutique920-921-2224Located in the Festival Foods Plaza: 251 N. Country Lane, Fond du [email protected]

Hours: Tue/Wed/Fri: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Thurs: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Sat: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

DONATE 5 CANNED FOOD ITEMS TO

SALON FORTE IN NOVEMBER AND

RECEIVE AN OLIVALOE BODY LOTION

FOR FREE (A $16 VALUE)!

Shawna Peterson, founder of Refined Beauti, Inc and TheOrganicSkin.com has

partnered with Linda Joachim, founder of Salon Forte, and her team, to give

back to the Green Bay community.

As the weather gets cooler, the concern for families that cannot make ends

meet increases. Shawna and Linda chose to support Paul’s Pantry because they

rely entirely on the community for support. Paul’s Pantry handles over 20,000

pounds of food and feeds over 200 families every day.

For the month of November, Salon Forte will be collecting canned food items

and anything else on the Paul’s Pantry needs list. choose between two Olivaloe

body lotions (a $16 value) when you donate your 5 canned food items to help

Paul’s Pantry and the community!

Salon Forte

2486 Central Drive, Green Bay

FLOW YOGA STUDIOLocated in the heart of downtown historic De Pere, Flow Yoga Studio specializes in Vinyasa Flow and Yoga for Athletes. We also focus on small group classes, which allows the instructor to get to know each student and their practice while assisting with hands adjustments. We offer classes from Basic/Restorative and Beginner all the way to Advanced Flow.

First class is FREE! Check our schedule on our website for times that work best for you!

Flow Yoga Studio421 George Street, De Pere

920-362-6773www.flowyoga-studio.com

Instagram: @ryannecunningham

JAKE’S DIAPERS, INC.Jake’s Diapers, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit cloth diaper ministry helping babies, children and adults in need whose caregivers have to choose between food and diapers. Inspired by a mission trip to Peru in which the founders visited an orphanage that was reusing disposable diapers due to extremely limited resources, this experience ignited a passion in Ann and Stephanie and Jake’s Diapers was born. Founded in April of 2013, Jake’s Diapers has impacted the lives of over 2,000 babies in need in fifteen countries, including our own Fox Valley backyard. In addition to babies, Jake’s Diapers has been led to over 400 children and adults with special needs around the world. Jake’s Diapers is working to provide custom made, appropriately sized modern cloth diapers to them as well.

Jake’s Diapers, Inc.1079 Day Street, [email protected]/jakesdiapersforperuwww.jakesdiapers.org


MAKING CONNECTIONS

IN THE COMMUNITY

Check out these amazing businesses

and events in your area!

UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE WITH FABULOUS STYLES FROM SAAVY BOUTIQUE! Fashion is all about making a statement, and we travel the country to find the styles you will love! Our goal is to help you look and feel great, whether you are looking for a personal shopper, an honest opinion or help picking out a gift, we are here to make your shopping experience memorable!

Head over to Saavy Boutique and check out our fabulous fall and holiday fashions including sweaters, tunics, dresses, coats, pants, leggings, boots and accessories. We carry a number of great brands including JAG, Multiples, Clara Sunwoo, Picadilly, Corky’s, Brighton and many more that will add classic and trendy styles to your wardrobe. We only buy a limited number of each style in sizes 2 to 2X so don’t miss out. Like us on Facebook and stop in today!Saavy Boutique920-921-2224Located in the Festival Foods Plaza: 251 N. Country Lane, Fond du [email protected]

Hours: Tue/Wed/Fri: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Thurs: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Sat: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

DONATE 5 CANNED FOOD ITEMS TO

SALON FORTE IN NOVEMBER AND

RECEIVE AN OLIVALOE BODY LOTION

FOR FREE (A $16 VALUE)!

Shawna Peterson, founder of Refined Beauti, Inc and TheOrganicSkin.com has

partnered with Linda Joachim, founder of Salon Forte, and her team, to give

back to the Green Bay community.

As the weather gets cooler, the concern for families that cannot make ends

meet increases. Shawna and Linda chose to support Paul’s Pantry because they

rely entirely on the community for support. Paul’s Pantry handles over 20,000

pounds of food and feeds over 200 families every day.

For the month of November, Salon Forte will be collecting canned food items

and anything else on the Paul’s Pantry needs list. choose between two Olivaloe

body lotions (a $16 value) when you donate your 5 canned food items to help

Paul’s Pantry and the community!

Salon Forte

2486 Central Drive, Green Bay

FLOW YOGA STUDIOLocated in the heart of downtown historic De Pere, Flow Yoga Studio specializes in Vinyasa Flow and Yoga for Athletes. We also focus on small group classes, which allows the instructor to get to know each student and their practice while assisting with hands adjustments. We offer classes from Basic/Restorative and Beginner all the way to Advanced Flow.

First class is FREE! Check our schedule on our website for times that work best for you!

Flow Yoga Studio421 George Street, De Pere

920-362-6773www.flowyoga-studio.com

Instagram: @ryannecunningham

JAKE’S DIAPERS, INC.Jake’s Diapers, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit cloth diaper ministry helping babies, children and adults in need whose caregivers have to choose between food and diapers. Inspired by a mission trip to Peru in which the founders visited an orphanage that was reusing disposable diapers due to extremely limited resources, this experience ignited a passion in Ann and Stephanie and Jake’s Diapers was born. Founded in April of 2013, Jake’s Diapers has impacted the lives of over 2,000 babies in need in fifteen countries, including our own Fox Valley backyard. In addition to babies, Jake’s Diapers has been led to over 400 children and adults with special needs around the world. Jake’s Diapers is working to provide custom made, appropriately sized modern cloth diapers to them as well.

Jake’s Diapers, Inc.1079 Day Street, [email protected]/jakesdiapersforperuwww.jakesdiapers.org


Sexual dysfunction: a subject not often talked about in health care, but very common to men and women. According to the National Health and Social Life Survey, published

in JAMA (1999), sexual dysfunction is more common among women 43 percent versus 31 percent men when 1,700+ women and 1,400+ men (aged 18-59) were interviewed. However, inter-estingly, various medical sites and the media have revealed signifi-cantly varying opinions, which has put the range of “actual sexual dissatisfaction anywhere from 12-75 percent.” Essentially, these estimates come down to the definition of sexual dysfunction.

Words often associated with dysfunction include abnormality, impairment, disturbance of, failure to achieve/sustain. So then, sexual dysfunction is an issue that occurs at a specific phase of the sexual response cycle, which prevents the individual or couple from a satisfying sexual experience. Sexual response is vastly different between men and women. A man’s sexual response most often occurs in a straight line: thinking about sex (visually pleased), arousal, foreplay, intercourse to orgasm. Women on the other hand have multiple factors that positively or negatively impact their sexual response. A woman’s sexual response cycle is more complex with multiple biologic, psychologic and inter-personal relationship factors intertwined, all of which can affect desire.

Female sexual dysfunction is divided into four specific categories:

• Desire disorder: Persistent absence of desire• Arousal disorder: Persistent inability to attain or maintain

sufficient sexual excitement• Orgasm disorder: Persistent difficulty, delay or absence of

orgasm after sufficient stimulation• Pain disorder: Persistent genital pain associated with sexual

intercourse/stimulation

The above issues can be caused by physical health problems: diabe-tes, heart disease, cancer, chronic pelvic pain, prior pelvic surger-ies (related to scarring, decreased blood flow or nerve damage), certain medications (high blood pressure, depression and/or pain medications). Dysfunction may be temporary, related to fluctuat-ing hormonal levels (i.e. after pregnancy, peri or postmenopausal), increased fatigue (possible thyroid issue), or only at certain times related to psychological/emotional causes (increased stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues). Sexual dysfunction may also be experienced lifelong due to past physical/sexual/emotional abuse.

In our practice, about 90 percent of patients have some form of sexual dysfunction, though not all are distressed about it — this depends on current relationships and/or partner. Research has

Sexual dysfunction is common and is treatable......................................................By Suzanne Linton, NP


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revealed about 10-12 percent of women may be distressed and find it may negatively impact their relationships. When this occurs, educa-tion, early diagnosis and a variety of interventions can be helpful.

Treatment is based on a patient’s specific issues. Patients dealing with sexual dysfunction should know they are not alone. In men, treatment most often is related to erectile dysfunction (ED); however, treatment/causes may also include depression/anxiety, low testosterone/other hormonal issues, nerve problems, or narrowing/clogging of blood vessels (atherosclerosis). For ED, there are 20+ medications available. These work on the dimin-ished physiological function of erections by helping dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow to the penis.

In women, there is no one treatment that works to fix all specific categories. Instead, various techniques/treatments may be effective depending on specific concerns. The following can be used singly or in combination: Enhancing stimulation/ease (lubri-cation, vibration, dilation), bio-identical hormonal preparations (testosterone, progesterone, oxytocin), “scream cream” (specially formulated to awaken nerve endings/heighten vaginal sensitiv-ity), relaxation techniques, Kegel exercises, and referrals to sex/psychotherapists as appropriate.

Some excitement came this past August with a brand new option: the “little pink pill” or Addyi (flibanserin). The first ever FDA-approved treatment for the most common form of sexual dysfunction. Some are likening Addyi to the “female Viagra;” however, Addyi is a drug only designed for premenopausal women distressed by low sexual desire. Flibanserin is said to alter brain chemistry by working in the prefrontal cortex (brain’s motivation/rewards area) to increase levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, while decreasing serotonin and thus perhaps improving libido. Addyi is a non-hormonal, prescription medication (100 mg) that needs to be taken every night at bedtime. In studies, benefits were described as “moderate-marginal” and may have provided one more “satisfying sexual event” per month compared to placebo. The bad news: Addyi was rejected two times by the FDA, and first marketed as an anti-depressant, in the early 2000s. In addition, it was only approved with restrictions and serious side effects (dizzi-ness, nausea, drowsiness, sedation, low blood pressure and fainting). These side effects were experienced by 1 in 5 women, and (almost 15 percent) dropped out of clinical trials due to side effects. The use of Addyi is contraindicated for women who drink alcohol.

Men and women’s sexual health can be important for overall emotional and physical well-being and our relationships. A lack of satisfaction can be addressed and help is available. Please don’t suffer any longer. Seeing a sexual health expert who can help you is a great idea!

Suzanne Linton, ANP-BC, APNP, is the newest Nurse Practitioner to join Wise Woman Wellness LLC, an innovative wellness and hormone center at 1480 Swan Road, De Pere. Linton is a board certi-fied Adult Nurse Practitioner and an expert in sexual health and integrative medicine. Along with caring for women with hormonal

imbalances, Linton directs the new Wise Woman Wellness’ Men’s Vitality Program (MVP). This program is designed to help men who are suffering from hormonal imbalances such as thyroid, Andropause or Low T. This program uses laboratory testing along with physiological symptoms to outline a custom program for each individual male. The program includes lifestyle coaching, nutritional guidance, supplement recommendations, sexual help and hormone replacement if needed to restore the vitality lost as men age. Please contact her at 920-339-5252 or via the Internet at www.wisewomanwellness.com. See ad on page 3.


A community for spiritual growth

www.unityofappleton.org • 920.739.4823 • 1800 S. Lawe St., Suite 400, Appleton

Join us for book discussions on Untethered Soul starting week of Nov. 1 andNine-week Sunday talk series on Healing starting Nov. 8 at 10am!

Are you in search of healing? It seems that there are so many approaches, so many practitioners, and so many claims made about efficacy. As a reader of this magazine, you

probably are curious, open, and perhaps you employ some alterna-tive methods of healing — Reiki, healing touch, massage, hypno-sis, acupuncture, acupressure, faith healing, energy work, sound healing, supplements, as well as chiropractic and western medicine.

How do all of these healing methods work? And what about healing through prayer, such as that described in the Gospels and credited to Jesus? And what about the placebo effect, when a “sugar pill” heals? How does that happen?

Is there something common to all of the different modalities, or is each a unique, separate, and “pure” application of a discreet theory? Is one better than another, and how can we know? It is impossible to know absolutely what is best in any empirical way,

but each of us does make decisions about how we will care for ourselves based on some combination of data and internal guid-ance. We may seek guidance from experts, talk with others, even pray, and ultimately we make a decision that feels right to us. It is an inward process that brings us to our own conclusions. Some-where inside, we “know” what is right for us.

Here are some observations to consider about healing:

• Of course, it is helpful to know the facts. What are the risks and benefits?

• Our bodies, minds and spirits seek wholeness. The origins of the words “health” and “whole” are closely related.

• Since our natural state of being is to be healthy and whole, we notice when something is “off.”

Healthy in spirit: In search of healing...................................................By Rev. April Kain-Breese


• The cells of the body know how to replicate themselves, and certain cells placed into organs will pick up on their environ-ment and fall into alignment with it. There is intelligence in each cell. That is healing energy.

• The healing methods that work for us are those we believe in. If we believe in medicine, massage therapy, acupuncture, or prayer, they can work for us.

• In some controlled experiments, those receiving placebo pills had the same or better rates of recovery than those taking the real drug. That is healing, even if by placebo.

• According to the new science of neuroplasticity, the brain has the capacity to create new neural networks to compensate for the loss of others.

• Perhaps the prayer of Jesus healed because he conveyed abso-lute confidence. He also drew on the faith of those with whom he prayed. Faith is a powerful thing.

• There is such a thing as “mind over matter,” as we see demon-strated when people seem to exhibit almost supernatural

power — an improbable rescue, overcoming a serious illness, or even making an impossibly great play in a football game.

There is a lot going on inside of us that determines how we live and what healing modalities work for us. Ultimately, we make our choices based on some sort of data and a lot of internal knowing: that “gut feeling.” In fact, we may think that we are highly rational beings and that we make concrete decisions based on data, but that is seldom the case. We make decisions according to what feels right for us, and that’s OK! This inner knowing is what some call the Higher Self, the Christ within, the Higher Consciousness, or the Universe. But it is there, and it is working for our good!

Joy for the journey!

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for a purposePURPLENOVEMBER IS PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. EARLY DETECTION CAN PROVIDE HOPE.

IF YOU CAN SPOT IT, YOU CAN STOP IT.

For every 100 patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, only 6 will survive after 5 years.

Pancreatic cancer is sometimes called a “silent” disease because symptoms are rarely present in its early stages. Many patients have advanced disease by the time it becomes noticeable. Because of the lack of knowledge surrounding early screenings, doctors stress the importance of taking part in investigational studies targeted specifi-cally at populations at high risk for pancreatic cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. More than two million Americans are di-agnosed with skin cancer each year. Skin cancer is almost always curable when detected and treated early. If you spot anything suspicious, see a board-certified dermatologist!

Rev. April Kain-Breese is with Unity of Appleton, a commu-nity for spiritual growth, which focuses on spiritual well-being through affirmative prayer, positive thinking and daily applica-tion of five basic principles. Sunday services and youth ministry occur at 10 a.m. Newcomers are welcome. Try us out! For more

information, including Sunday talks, newsletters and upcoming events, visit http://unityofappleton.org or call 920-739-4823.

Here are a few interesting sources that speak to these elements of healing in differ-ent ways.

References: “The Brain’s Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recover-ies from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity.” Norman Doidge, MD. Viking. 2015.

“The Hidden Realm of God: The Historical Jesus and His Healing Philosophy.” James Gaither. CreateSpace. 2015.

“Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” TED Talk. Simon Sinek.

“Untethered Soul.” Michael Singer. New Harbinger. 2007.

“ The healing methods that work for us are those we believe in. If we believe in medicine, massage therapy, acupuncture, or prayer, it can work for us.”


healthyPETS

Fleas and ticks rely on blood for food. They are the vampires of the pet realm, silently stalking companion animals wher-ever they go. Once fleas and ticks find a victim, they are

bound to stay around for a while, enjoying the free meal.Fleas, in particular, can grow quite fond of a cat or dog - repro-

ducing and quickly building an infestation. Few people are enam-ored with fleas and ticks, but learning a little more about them can help pet owners understand their behaviors and how to best keep their pets safe.

FleasFleas have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and biting adult. Most people are familiar with the adult stage because those are the most noticeable and painful. Fleas can feed on just about any blood host.

Scientists know of more than 2,000 species and subspecies of fleas. However, in North America, the cat flea (ctenocephalides felis) is responsible for the majority of cat and dog infestations.

Female fleas are typically larger than the males and are respon-sible for proliferating the flea brood. Females can consume up to 15 times their body weight in blood every day. This helps to fuel egg-laying, which can take place within 36 to 48 hours of the female’s first meal. In her lifetime, a female flea can lay roughly 2,000 eggs.

Fleas are wingless parasites that get around by jumping from host to host. If they don’t have to expend too much energy (i.e. get comfortable on a host), they can go anywhere from between two months and 100 days without a meal. Fleas can jump up to eight inches high, enabling them to grab onto a passing meal source.

A typical flea can live for a few months, and fleas can carry a number of different diseases. From plague to cat scratch fever to tapeworms, fleas can make pets ill and also affect people who interact with them.

TicksTicks are not insects; they are arachnids. That means they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions. The stages of the tick include the egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Depending on the species, nymph ticks can be quite small to the naked eye. Ticks’ small stature can make them difficult to detect until they have become engorged with blood.

The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and its TickEncounter Resource Center says that spring is a prime time for the birth of new ticks. During this time of year, ticks are on the hunt for their next meals.

Ticks can be carriers of a number of diseases, but it’s important to note that a tick has to be attached for longer than 24 hours to trans-mit diseases to a host. That means checking animals (and yourself) for ticks frequently can help avoid the spread of illness. Ticks don’t jump or fall from trees. The parasites crawl upward, so start looking from the feet, moving up. In addition, check a dog’s face, where a tick may latch on while the dog is sniffing in the grass.

Ticks and fleas are pesky critters that can carry disease. Consult with your veterinarian if you suspect your dog has a tick or flea problem to get the situation under control. Preventative collars and medications can help repel fleas and ticks as well.

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Being comfortable with who you are is a difficult thing and a struggle for most people. I have strug-gled with my self-image and being the person that

I wish to be because I lacked confidence. I grew up on a beef farm in central Wisconsin where working was all that I knew. There were mornings before school that I would go to our neighbors farm to milk cows, go to school for the day and then go back to milk cows after school. There wasn’t much time for anything else that I was interested in or that I wanted to pursue. As I got older and experienced getting married young, moving 4,000 miles from my family for my husband’s deployments, I was still struggling with who I was and what I wanted to do with my life. Moving to an unknown place and being there by myself for most of the time, I really had to start stepping outside my comfort zone. I was interested in pole fitness and found a studio in Hawaii, but I was too scared to go try it. For several years I wanted to do it but just kept pushing it to the back of my mind because I didn’t know what people would think.

Some things I really struggled with, before doing pole, was the feeling of disappointment and resentment from family and friends. I am a people pleaser and will do anything to keep people happy. I realized, though, that I wasn’t making myself happy. How could I keep people happy if I wasn’t even happy with myself? I was being a total hypocrite. That’s when I decided to start focusing on myself and being a little selfish. We all need to be happy in our lives so why not stop wishing and start doing? That’s when I started researching pole studios. I am a personal trainer, so I wanted a studio that promoted fitness and strength. I had been telling my husband for years that I wanted to take pole classes and so when I

finally found a studio, he was very supportive. I started aerial dance in October 2014 by going to a “Try Pole”

class. I wasn’t sure what to really expect or if I would be good at it since I didn’t have any dance training. I remember that early Saturday morning, it was a cool fall day and I was so excited to get to the studio. During the 90-minute drive to the studio I was nervous, scared and my heart wouldn’t stop pounding. Walking into the studio was kind

of an overwhelming feeling, I felt at home, welcomed and already empowered by just the atmosphere. Throughout

the class, my heart still pounding, I felt like I finally found something that I absolutely loved and that no

one could hold me back from doing. I signed up after that class for Beginner Pole and was ecstatic!

I absolutely fell in love with pole that day! I wasn’t sure what family and friends

would think when they found out I was going to these pole classes. Since pole is still a relatively unknown sport in Northeast Wisconsin it’s hard for people to grasp that it is in fact a sport. When people would ask me what I do or why I am driving all the way

to Appleton to take fitness classes I was kind of embarrassed at first. I would go into this

long explanation that it is a workout and tried to convince them that it is not what they might

think; it would get frustrating and discouraging. I didn’t want people to think of me in a different way

or be disappointed with my decision. Then I finally realized I have nothing to be embarrassed about. It is

something that makes me feel amazing and tough. I have started to have a little more fun with it now when people

ask, I put a nice long pause after I say I am a pole instructor. It’s funny to see their reactions, then I explain the benefits of pole to

Focusing on your happiness...................................................By Chrissy Sillampa

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Flu season is here and will continue strong until February, when it will begin to taper off into May. Since we encourage you to be healthy, let us talk about this annual ritual.

Why get the flu shotMore people die each year due to the flu than all of Ebola. We want to be protected from Ebola and we are glad the World Health Organization is watching it closely. The problem is flu deaths do not get news coverage. By the end of October 2014, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) listed the total world deaths from Ebola as fewer than 5,000. The CDC also tries to estimate the deaths from the flu. It has estimated deaths as high as 49,000 per year in the US alone. The point is influenza is not something to take lightly.

The flu shot isn’t just about you; it is for those around you. Viruses need to infect specific living things to grow and make more. You may or may not show symptoms, but you may already be transmit-ting the disease. The longer your body takes to fight back, the longer

you are spreading the virus to all those around you. The more people that get the flu shot, the more we can keep it from spreading.

The flu shot: Helping you make a decision..............................................................By Brian Barkow

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For these reasons, we encourage you to get your flu shot.Having given the flu shot for a number of years, I have also run

into the following arguments against getting it.

Reasons you might hear not to get the flu shotThe flu shot, or any vaccine, does not cause autism. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has continued to review the concern of vacci-nations (specifically measles-mumps-rubella and thimerosal-containing vaccines) and autism. Their conclusion is the evidence does not support any relationship.

The flu shot does not give you the flu. As a pharmacist, this is the most common argument I hear. The flu shot works by display-ing parts of the virus to your immune system, so it knows what to fight against. Your body may run a slight fever in this process, since it is doing what it is supposed to do, but there is nothing there to actually give you the flu. Your body may take up to two weeks for you to have the best protection you can. People may already be starting to get sick when they get the flu shot, or think they are protected immediately, which may lead to flu symptoms before the body can respond to the shot. Also, the flu shot does not give complete protection, but likely will reduce how bad you do get the flu. So it is still worth it.

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help them understand what I do. Pole has helped me grow in so many ways this last year and I am so grateful to be part of a group of supportive, encouraging and empowering women.

Feeling unsure and needing to please others was so ingrained in me that I needed to step completely out of my comfort zone to help me find myself. The feeling of empowerment is an unexplainable feeling that is a complete confidence booster. After every class my confidence skyrocketed to new levels. I loved that it pushed me to use my strength in different ways that I would have never thought. Coming from the farm and a strength background, I am not the most graceful person and I still struggle with “making things pretty” (smiling, pointing toes, extending, etc.) as we say at the studio, but that’s where I make things my own. I am now a pole instructor and am absolutely loving every second! It is amazing to see women come into their first class and it takes me back to where I started, not knowing anything. To see their confidence build as a woman through pole is so humbling and makes coming to the studio more amazing every time. So if you are on the fence about trying pole and stepping outside of your comfort zone, do it! Do something for yourself and stop letting things get in the way of your happiness.

Chrissy Sillampa is an instructor at Aerial Dance Pole Exercise in Appleton. She holds multiple Aerial Dance certifications, is a certified Aerial Yoga instruc-tor, and has a Personal Training certificate through the International Sports Sciences Association. For more information, call 920-750-1441 or go the website www.PoleAppleton.com. See ad on page 23.

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In 2006 Tom and I began a new chapter in our lives. Our chil-dren were grown and happily on their own. What would we do now? Our lives had been focused on 7 children for so long

that we had to stop and reflect on our next adventure together. Not ready for full retirement, we needed to choose something that we could capitalize on. Tom was a country boy having grown up on a typical dairy farm in Wisconsin. I was a city girl who loved to cook and take care of people. Our focus was on finding something that we would both enjoy. I thought a great idea would be to purchase a historical, three-story house in De Pere on the scenic Fox River that could become our Bed and Breakfast. Tom preferred living in the country where we could have a large garden and perhaps a few animals. After numerous discussions we compromised on a country home, which could be used as a Bed and Breakfast. Compromise is a good thing in marriage! And so our business emerged on a 12.5 acre parcel of land with a 100-year-old barn and home located in the town of Lawrence. This location was chosen so that we could also be closer to our parents who might need our help as they grew older. After numerous farm visits, alpacas were agreed upon as our choice for barn residents.

Alpaca, most often thought of as a South American animal, are easy to handle, gentle in nature and very intelligent. Our financial plan was to breed and market alpacas. Raising alpacas in the US began with the first imports in 1987. We purchased our breed-ing stock from a very reputable breeder on the West coast. We believed many people were interested in joining us in this new livestock industry and planned to supply those new breeders with their startup herds. We began our herd with 6 breeding females (dams) and one male (sire). Lucky guy! We bred all of the girls and hoped to be selling alpacas in a few years. Then the recession of

2008 hit. Just like most businesses, the negative effect of the reces-sion was felt by those of us in the alpaca business. Animal values declined and interest in investing in this new industry become less as people struggled to keep their jobs and make ends meet. At this time we decided to add another detention to our business plan. To increase our revenue stream we added an alpaca retail store to our farm. Our first winter the alpaca goods were few in number and displayed in our basement. Today our store is busting at the seams in our garage and we are looking at building a completely new store on the farm. With the help of a website, store custom-ers shop our alpaca store from anywhere in the world. Sales have continued to climb nicely every year.

Alpaca clothing such as sweaters, socks, scarfs, hats, mittens and gloves as well as household items like yarn, blankets, bags and rugs cannot be found in department stores. Because of the high demand and low supply of alpaca fleece, alpaca producers choose to sell all of their finished goods through small clothing boutiques and specialty shops. Alpaca clothing is as soft as cashmere. It is

Alpaca farming for profit...........................................By Sally and Tom Schmidt

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The industry is quite young and growing quickly in the US, so there has never been a better time to find your niche as an alpaca farmer and enjoy the adventure.

Sally and Tom Schmidt began Sabamba Alpaca Ranch and Bed & Breakfast in 2006. Located in De Pere, they have successfully grown an award-winning herd of over fifty huacaya alpacas. Sally served as a director on the board of the Alpaca Fiber Co-op of North America and was a member of the National Show Commit-

tee for 2013. Sally and Tom specialize in educating new and existing alpaca owners. They focus on industry trends, health care, handling skills, product and business development, fiber sorting and grading, and breeding consulting. Sabamba Alpaca Ranch also features a bed & breakfast. Guests interested in alpacas can stay overnight for a full “alpaca lifestyle” experience. Their retail store is located on the farm and carries alpaca products, including socks, gloves, hats, mittens, sweaters, yarn, long johns and more.

References: “About Alpacas.” Alpaca Info. http://www.alpacainfo.com/academy/about-alpacas.

“Alpaca Facts.” Alpaca Culture. http://www.alpacaculture.com/alpaca-info/alpaca-facts.


fitBODIES

The benefits of routine exercise are plenty. Daily exercise can improve mood, help reduce stress and make it easier for men and women to maintain healthy weights.

Regular exercise also can help men and women combat or reduce their risk for various ailments, including some potentially deadly diseases.

OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a condition in which bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue. Though post-menopausal women are most susceptible to osteoporosis, anyone can get the condition, which can lead to fractures and other bodily injuries. But routine weight-bearing exercises, including strength training, walking and jogging, can strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis and bone loss. A Nurses’ Health Study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that women who walked for four or more hours per week had 41 percent fewer hip fractures than women who walked less than one hour per week.

Back painPeople experiencing back pain may feel that inactivity is the best approach to overcoming it. But prolonged inactivity may only exacerbate back pain. Men and women dealing with back pain should always consult a physician for the best approach to allevi-ating their pain. Don’t be surprised if, during such consultations, your physician prescribes certain back exercises. According to www.spine-health.com, a Web-based resource for back and neck pain sufferers developed by a multi-specialty group of medical professionals, certain back exercises can distribute nutrients

into the disc space and soft tissues in the back to keep the discs, muscles, ligaments, and joints healthy.

Heart diseaseAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in United States, while Statistics Canada notes it is the second-leading cause of death among Cana-dians. Regular exercise can greatly reduce a person’s risk of develop-ing heart disease by strengthening the heart, lowering blood pres-sure and helping the heart function more efficiently. Even moderate physical activity can have a profound impact on heart health.

Type 2 diabetesA joint study from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Diabetes Association found that participation in regular physical activity can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, a potentially deadly condition, the prevalence of which has increased considerably over the last several decades. The American Diabe-tes Association recommends that people who already have type 2 diabetes check their blood glucose levels before and after exercise to see how their bodies react to different activities. Understanding such reactions can help people with type 2 diabetes prevent their blood glucose levels from getting too high or too low.

Exercise is essential to a healthy lifestyle. But while regular exer-cise can instantly improve your quality of life, it also can reduce your risk for a host of potentially deadly ailments.

Exercise and ailments: How exercise can help prevent disease......................................................................



There are roughly five million women in the United States who are diag-nosed as infertile, and many more

who struggle with other reproductive concerns. Many of these women turn to costly and invasive therapies for help, such as hormone therapy or in vitro fertilization. While massage is most often thought of as a luxury or “splurge” intended only for self-pampering and relaxation, recent research is beginning to support the benefits thera-peutic bodywork has for women struggling with reproductive issues and infertility.

About 40 percent of all cases of infer-tility are attributed to hormonal imbal-ances that manifest as issues like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or anovulation.

Another 40 percent are attributed to mechanical problems with the soft tissue surrounding the reproductive organs. The remaining 20 percent of cases are of idio-pathic origin.

Often times a key factor underlying hormonal imbalance is stress. From a pure stress-relief standpoint, any form of bodywork that provides relaxation, quiets the mind, flushes toxins from the tissues, and releases tight muscles will be effective in reducing the deleterious effects of stress on the body. Many studies have shown that chronic stress can lead to a compro-mised immune system and puts a level of strain on the body that may eventually impair normal, healthy functioning of all

the bodily systems. Therapeutic massage relieves stress, indirectly supporting healthy reproductive functions by keeping the body in a more relaxed state.

A second factor, biomechanical prob-lems with the soft tissue (fascia) surround-ing the reproductive organs, accounts for almost half of all infertility cases. These problems may result from surgery, infec-tion, trauma or other impairments that cause adhesions to form in the tissues. Adhesions are fibrous tissue laid down by the body in a normal inflammatory response to a trauma and may impair normal functioning of the reproductive organs by distorting their structure and

Eastern and Western therapeutic massage techniques for infertility and reproductive health.....................................................................................By Courtney Cowie, MA, LMBT


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A ccording to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children and adolescents should engage in physical activity for 60 minutes or more each

day. While fulfilling those requirements might not have been a problem for kids who grew up before the dawn of the Internet, nowadays kids are spending less time playing outside and more time on their computers or other devices.

That reality is problematic for parents who want their kids to embrace physical activity thanks to the positive impact that exer-cise can have on kids’ physical and mental well-being. Parents hoping to instill a love of physical activity in their youngsters may find that taking a more active role by exercising with their kids is an effective way to get them off the couch and away from their computer screens.

TURN ERRANDS INTO EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES. Many parents take their children along with them when running errands. When such errands don’t necessarily require the use of a car, consider riding bicycles instead. Kids who otherwise don’t enjoy errands may now find them more fun, all the while fulfill-ing their daily recommended quotas for exercise and spending quality time with their parents.

INCLUDE KIDS IN YOUR OWN ATHLETIC PURSUITS. Parents might not be able to take younger kids along with them to the gym, but that does not mean your youngsters must be excluded from all of your athletic pursuits. If you have any upcoming athletic activities or challenges on your schedule, such as a new recreational sports season or community fun run or 5K, let kids tag along as you train or practice. Parents of adolescents can inquire at their

local gyms if they offer discounted memberships to teens. If so, take kids along with you on trips to the gym so they learn the value and benefits of daily strength and conditioning exercises.

MAKE MORE TIME TO PLAY. Parents may already have busy schedules, but finding time to play with their kids is a great way to get youngsters to embrace physical activity. Kids might be reluc-tant to shoot hoops in the driveway if no one is willing to join them, but they will likely be far more willing to do so if mom and dad are willing to play with them. This is not only a good way for parents to ensure their kids get enough exercise, but also a great and fun way for moms and dads to make time for physical activity.

RECOGNIZE THAT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DOES NOT HAVE TO MEAN ORGANIZED SPORTS. Some kids have no interest in team sports while others do not have the athletic ability to compete after a certain age. Parents who want their kids to exercise more should recognize that there are plenty of ways to be physically active that do not involve organized team sports. Hiking; riding bicycles; swimming at a nearby pool, lake or ocean; and even going for nightly walks are all physical activities that people of all ages and athletic abilities can enjoy.

Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. While getting kids to put down their tablets and gaming system remote controls may not be easy, parents who resolve to exercise with their children might find their youngsters more receptive to regular physical activity.

Encourage a love of physical activity in youngsters......................................................



impeding their movement. Myofascial release techniques, which supply steady pressure for a period of time long enough to allow excess collagen crosslinks to break down, releasing movement restrictions in and around vital organs and fascia, have been shown to have good success in treat-ing biomechanical soft tissue problems.

Idiopathic factors underlying infertility often respond best to alternative thera-pies, such as traditional Chinese medi-cine (TCM). TCM is an Eastern medical perspective that views the human body as a mind-body whole and describes dysfunc-tion in terms of a “pattern of disharmony.” In TCM, infertility would usually be considered a Kidney qi, Spleen qi, Blood* or essence deficiency or blockage pattern of disharmony. The Kidney meridian is associated with the essential life energy we inherit from our parents at conception and the Spleen meridian is associated with the quantity and quality of Blood in the body — both of which impact reproduc-tive health. Tui na and acupressure, the system of bodywork belonging to TCM, uses techniques aimed toward balancing a specific pattern of disharmony resulting in reproductive health issues.

Studies supporting the effectiveness of therapeutic massage in helping women

with infertility and reproductive health issues provide hope for women who are seeking a less expensive, less invasive, less taxing and more holistic approach. Combining Eastern and Western thera-peutic bodywork approaches addresses the mechanical as well as the emotional, mental, and spiritual side of a complex issue. It also offers a greater chance of targeting the primary factor underlying the reproductive health concern. A skilled bodyworker trained in multiple therapeu-tic massage modalities has the ability to

combine Eastern and Western techniques in order to customize a bodywork plan that both takes into account the whole person and is tailored to a client’s unique reproductive health profile.

*The “B” in Blood, “K” in Kidney and “S” in Spleen are capitalized because they refer to the traditional Chinese medi-cine concepts of “Blood,” “Kidney” and “Spleen.” These concepts are not one-to-one substitutions for the concepts of “blood,” “kidney” and “spleen” that are used in Western medicine.

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References: “Tuina is Effective for Treating Secondary Amenorrhea and Accompanying Symptoms of Client’s Pattern of Disharmony.” Becky Guffey. 2010. IPSB Research Case Report.

Valiani, et al. (Autumn 2010). “The Effects of Massage Therapy on Dysmenorrhea Caused By Endome-triosis.” Valiani et al. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3093183/Wurn, Belinda. Wurn, Lawrence. Roscow, Amanda. (June 2004). Treating Female Infertility and Improv-ing IVF Pregnancies with a Manual Physical Therapy Techniques. MedGenMed. 2004. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1395760/

Vanderbilt, Shirley. (December/January 2000). Soft Tissue Massage and Infertility Treatment. Massage and Bodywork. http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/282/.

Best-Boss, Angie. (April/May 2002). Hands of Hope. Massage and Bodywork. http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/55/Hands-of-Hope.

Boyles, Salynn. (October 2002). A Hands-On Approach for Infertility. WebMD Health News. http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20021023/hands-on-approach-for-infertility.

Flagg, Retta. Brennan, M.K. (October 2006). Massage Therapy Can Relieve Stress. http://www.amtamas-sage.org/statement2.html.


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Why is it when we want to lose weight that the pounds trickle off slowly (or not at all), while we

can gain 5 pounds over a weekend? When we struggle with a health issue, the road to recovery seems to move in slow motion. Overcoming obstacles seems to take much longer than we would like and joyful expe-riences pass way too quickly. Could it be that we are missing out on the joy in our

present moments? Are there really happier and more joy filled experiences in our life to soften the challenges a bit?

It is often difficult for people to slow down and enjoy their lives right now — perfect or imperfect. Challenges are diffi-cult, but if we pause, we will see some joy weaved in — even if it is only a small glimmer of happiness to be savored.

In our technology-oriented world today,

we are constantly receiving immediate gratification and immediate answers. Tech-nology is a great help to advance our world — there’s no doubt about it — but we need to ensure that there is balance, and that we are able to maintain a real connection with people and trust the process of life — no matter how fast or slow it is moving. Have you ever seen a family at a restaurant fully engaged in their smartphones rather than

The speed of lifeSlowing down to experience your present moments...................................................By Lisa Klarner


having a conversation? Or a couple on a date, both of them heads down checking Facebook?

How can we get back to the present moment? How can we be more connected in real time in person?

Contemplate the following:• Consider what makes you happy —

what in your life brings a smile to your face?

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life right now.• Determine what you need to “slow

down” so that you can become more present.

• Look for opportunities where you can replace “busy-ness” with peace and relaxation.

Slow down and start to gradually pay closer attention to your daily experiences. Your life will be what you allow it to be. Decide what you want out of life and set

goals to help you get to where you want to be. You have the power to influence your destiny!

A note to my readers,Thanks to my readers over the last two

years. This is my last article in Nature’s Pathways. It has been a pleasure to share my articles with you and I hope you have found them to be helpful. If you want to stay connected, please check out my website at www.releasingsocialanxiety.com and subscribe to my monthly blog postings.

Wishing you happy and joy-filled days ahead!

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A s we age our bones tend to become more brittle. You should do all you can to make sure you decrease your risk for a bone fracture. There are many things to do to

support healthy bones; however, what you’ve heard in the past might not be as important as you think.

If you are at risk of osteoporosis, your doctor probably has recommended that you take calcium. The National Institute of Health recommends anywhere from 1,000 mg to 1,300 mg daily depending on age. It is the most abundant mineral in the body. Calcium is used in the body for many things, including blood vessel contraction and vasodilation, muscle and nerve function, signaling inside the cells, and hormonal secretion. While these are important functions, less than 1 percent of total body calcium is needed to support these critical metabolic functions. Calcium blood levels are very tightly regulated and dietary intake does not make the blood level fluctuate. Since 99 percent of the body’s calcium is in the bones and teeth, the body uses this as a reservoir of calcium to maintain constant concentrations of calcium in the blood, muscle, and inside the cells. An obvious conclusion from this information would be that calcium supplementation is important.

A recent article calls this into question, though. In the New England Journal of Medicine they discussed a recent analysis of studies to determine whether calcium intake, whether from dietary sources or supplements, would have a clinical effect on bone mineral density or fracture risk. The analysis found that calcium supplementation is unlikely to have a substantive clinical effect on bone mineral density or fracture risk.

Evidence shows that calcium is better absorbed when vitamin D levels are at the optimum. The studies are mixed on whether vitamin D will help rebuild bones once you have osteoporosis. There is strong evidence, however, that vitamin D helps maintain bone health over the years. Also, adequate levels of vitamin D tend to decrease falls in the elderly. Since falls are a significant source of bone breaks, this makes vitamin D an essential supplement if at risk for osteoporosis. A good goal is to raise your levels of vitamin D to 70ng/ml. If your practitioner orders a vitamin D level, ask for the number as many labs, and thus the practitioner evaluating the labs, will consider anything above 30 ng/ml and might tell you to

lower the level if it measures over 60ng/ml. Finally, vitamin K2 is essential for supporting healthy bone

density. Vitamin K2 helps the calcium go where it is supposed to go. When you start getting hardening of the arteries, also called atherosclerosis, you start to get plaques or fatty build up in your blood vessels. Then calcium can start to deposit in these plaques. Vitamin K2 helps the calcium move from the plaque back to the bones.

If you are at risk of osteoporosis, there are many things you can do. These include:

• Ensure an adequate intake of vitamin D to maintain levels of vitamin D.

• Supplement vitamin K2 to ensure the calcium goes where it is supposed to go.

• Take calcium. While not as important as once thought, adequate intake of calcium makes sense.

• Maintain an active lifestyle. Weight-bearing exercise can help you build new bone and improve balance, strength, and flex-ibility so you are less likely to fall and break a bone.

• Restrict your alcohol intake. People who regularly drink more than three alcoholic drinks per day tend to have less dense bones than more moderate drinkers.

• Don’t smoke. Smokers tend to have less dense bones than non-smokers.

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Massage feels great and offers a respite to your everyday routine, but if you solely think of relaxation when you consider massage, think again. There are multiple reasons as to why massage is good for you. It’s impor-tant for your overall well-being, and deserves a significant place on the list of habits to include to live a balanced and healthy life.

No one knows this better than Massage Envy Spa’s Multi-Unit Manager, Amy Nitschke.

“Total body care is an integral part to everyone’s well-being journey,” Amy says. “We consider what we put in our mouths — what we eat and drink — we exercise, but there’s more to healthy living than just those things. Therapeutic touch is definitely another way of taking care of yourself.”

Massage Envy Spa makes it exceptionally easy to share in this facet of well-being. With locations in Appleton and Green Bay, and also sprin-kled around the Midwest, their ability to help in improving your health is right outside your door.

A comprehensive and welcoming spaceMassage Envy Spa’s certified therapists are trained to give several different types of massage, which runs the gamut from deep tissue to Swedish to those specifically used for serious athletes looking for a quicker recovery time between workouts. Most people are familiar with the “typical” terms when it comes to identifying a massage, but do you understand what Swedish, hot stone and other therapies are really capable of?

“Deep tissue and Swedish massage, for example, help in numerous ways,” Amy explains. “It of course can relax and reduce stress, and take care of some of the pain aspects that we live with every day. Sports massage is great for anyone as well. It keeps the muscles relaxed and releases the buildup of toxins that tend to gather in our bodies.”

Other benefits of massage include the promotion of circulation, a healthy sleep cycle and the conquering of everyday stressors that affect us on a daily basis. Matching your specific needs with the right therapist and massage is what Massage Envy Spa strives to do each and every time someone enters their doors. They pride themselves on taking care of each guest as an individual, no matter what that person may be going through… in sickness or in health.

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“We provide four Murad healthy signature facials, which are exclu-sive to Massage Envy,” Brittany Johnson, Lead Esthetician and also the Wisconsin Lead Esthetician of the Year for Massage Envy says. “You won’t find them anywhere else. They feature Murad high performance clinical skin care formulas.”

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Massage Envy Spa helps you benefit at the highest levelAlthough most consider a facial or massage a treat to experience every once in a while, there’s an even healthier way to do it, and that’s simple: receive them more often! Massage Envy has discovered a system to allow the ongoing benefits of massage. Their monthly membership plan helps people continuously experience the healthy advantages of therapeutic touch, and at a discount. Not to mention their friendly and knowledgeable therapists and team simply like seeing the faces that come through each month.

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And that’s not just women. They see a lot of men come in for both massage and facials, a fact that Amy and Brittany and the team at Massage Envy Spa are proud of.

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• Increases circulation: Skin is our largest organ and properly caring for it with regular facials can help increase circulation, which gives skin a healthy glow.

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“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” —Albert Einstein

You can be thankful every day and see miracles and it only takes five minutes. Neuroscientists say five minutes daily is all it takes to rewire your brain for a new habit. By

practicing awareness of the positive things in your life, you shift away from the primitive brain’s natural tendency to scan for and spot the negative things. Studies conducted by the founder of the positive psychology movement, Dr. Martin Seligman, found that people who kept a gratitude journal and wrote in it every day for a week ranked higher in happiness and lower in stress levels. There are many gratitude journals and apps that you can purchase to support your new gratitude habit. Listed below are more gratitude practices you can use to find the miracles in life.

• Break the habit of complaining. When we complain, our focus reflects a reality of having little to be happy about. Listen to all of your complaints. Every time you catch yourself complaining, change it to a gratitude statement. “It may be really cold out but I have all that I need to stay warm.” Do this as many times as it takes until you begin to notice that you are complaining less.

• Eliminate scarcity thinking. When you come from a belief of not having enough, you are creating the experience of not having enough. Whenever you catch yourself worrying, change your focus to abundance thinking. “I always have enough with plenty to share.”

• Let go of the belief that you will only be happy when a certain thing happens or until you or somebody else does something. “I will be happy when I lose 10 pounds.” This puts your life and happiness on hold. Replace this thinking with knowing you have the power to create your own reality through your thoughts and beliefs. Change how

you think and you can change your life. “I am happily exercis-ing and eating clean.”

• Anytime you feel things are not as you want them to be, stop yourself and shift your focus to the things in your life you are thankful for. Remember whatever we focus on grows and multiplies. Focus on what is going well and you will attract more good things.

• A great way to start your day is with a feeling of grat-itude. Louise Hay says the first thing she does to begin her day is to thank her bed for warmth and comfort. Before you get out

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Recent research is uncovering just how important gut health is to our overall physical, emotional and mental well-being. Homeopathy has over 200 years of history in its

use and application so it is not surprising that homeopathy has a wide range of homeopathic remedies that address digestive disor-ders. Homeopathic remedies work best when selected to match the characteristics of the symptoms and the person. Homeopathic remedies do not suppress symptoms, but instead work with the system to release them. Homeopathy can be applied acutely to relieve bothersome symptoms and can be utilized to heal chronic digestive disorders completely.

Acute digestive distressHomeopathy can help with acute digestive discomfort by support-ing the energetic system of the body to bring about balance. Homeo-pathic remedies are made from natural sources in FDA-approved pharmacies. They are incredibly gentle in their action and do not produce side effects. A few of the many common homeopathic remedies that may be useful in acute digestive symptoms include:

Nat Phos 6x: This homeopathic cell salt is the “antacid” of the homeopathic world. It works to neutralize excess acid.

Characteristic symptoms of Nat Phos include sour burping, a lump sensation in the throat, yellow coating of the tongue and inflammation of the throat or tongue.

Phosphorus: Homeopathic phosphorus can be considered for the symptoms of acid reflux, heart burn, constant burning in the stomach and regurgitation of food. It may also be useful to relieve symptoms of acute vomiting and diarrhea. Phosphorus is best chosen when cold food and drink are desired but then are vomited or make the symptoms worse once it warms in the stomach.

Carbo veg: Carbo veg is great for excess gas in your stomach, indigestion, bloating and belching. It may calm your digestive system from overeating, eating the wrong foods, or poor or slow digestion. Abdominal symptoms may be accompanied by fatigue, constipation and diarrhea, ear ringing or a rattling cough.

Nux vomica: Nux vomica is the remedy for overindulgence and a great one to keep on hand for the overindulgence of the holidays! Nux vomica relieves digestive problems that arise from the modern day habits of working long hours, eating on the go in the car or at our desks, staying up too late and eating too much of the wrong kinds of foods. These habits cause nausea, constipation or diarrhea, belching, heart burn and indigestion.

It is important to note that homeopathy can also be applied in a multitude of acute conditions including colds, flu, viruses, sinus and ear infections, etc. Using homeopathy for these ailments reduces the need for use of antibiotics and over-the-counter medications that may contribute to digestive disorders. Look for further articles on this topic for further explanation.

Chronic concernsWhen digestive complaints become chronic, constitutional home-opathy done with a professional homeopath is the key. The goal in constitutional homeopathy is to apply the homeopathic reme-dies on a whole-system basis to bring about long-term healing. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the innate healing power of the individual so that all physiological systems function at their best.

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As the person moves toward an optimal level of general health, he feels better. Subsequently, specific symptoms improve as the strengthened body defenses become active. The homeopath views a person’s health as a condition of the entire individual rather than in terms of isolated symptoms. Homeopaths do not diagnose or treat diseases. Remedies are selected that best correspond to the person’s total state of illness.

Stomach pain, bloating, gas, nausea, bowel dysfunction and food intolerances are rampant in our culture. Culprits for poor digestive health are attributed to overuse of antibiotics, bad bacteria, caffeine, processed foods and sugar, prescription drugs, alcohol, viruses, and parasites. With such a list of culprits it can be hard to know where to start finding answers. While prescription drugs help many reduce their symptoms, they can have serious and catastrophic side effects. Changes in diet, lifestyle and supple-ments may also not be enough. Homeopathy may be the missing link to relief and improvement. Homeopathy is essentially about bringing your life into balance, and giving you freedom from well-ness limitation so that you may live your life as you choose!

of bed express gratitude to all of the people, places, things and experiences in your life. After doing this for a while, you will notice that you wake up every morning in a positive mood.

• A great way to end your day is with feelings of grati-tude. Scan through your day remembering all the successes of that day. Think of at least five successes each day. It can be as little as finding a close parking spot. Falling to sleep to our successes creates more success.

With a gratitude habit and a thankful heart we expand our reality to knowing the magic all around us. Taking time to remember gratitude is a lifetime practice that sets the ambience from which you see your reality and life. By training yourself to see from a perspective of gratitude, you will find yourself living life as though everything is a miracle.

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This month I will discuss intestinal health as distinct from upper GI or stomach health, which I covered last

month. Digestive complaints are among the most common health challenges that people have. Intestinal problems range from gas, diarrhea and constipation to the more serious problems of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease and clos-tridium difficile (C. diff.). One of the most common causes of intestinal distress is the use of antibiotics.

There is growing interest in the bacterial balance in the intestinal tract. Each of us ideally has trillions of beneficial bacteria in

our intestinal tract. We may have a much as 4 pounds of bacteria living in our intestines and there may be as many as 100 different strains of bacteria. This is now becoming known as the intestinal microbiome. What is also emerging from the science is that our gut bacteria can influence much more than digestive health. Beneficial bacteria are now known to influence our immune system, our mood and mental state and can even influence our weight.

I have found the most success by not trying to treat disease. Drugs treat disease and nutrients are not drugs. The best results come from using nutrition to nourish the

body. Dealing with intestinal problems you should seek to support the tissues and functions of the bowels. Give the body the nutrients to repair and maintain a healthy internal environment.

There are many nutrients that provide benefit for your gut. The four most important are digestive enzymes, which I discussed in the last article. The second is omega-3 and the third is probiotics. You will also want to include plenty of fiber, both soluble and insoluble.

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most important dietary adjustments you can make. Americans are high in omega-6 and low in omega-3. It is this imbalance that allows inflammation to run rampant in your body. Without correcting this imbalance it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to fully resolve inflamma-tion. Correcting this imbalance will set up conditions so your body can heal.

There are many probiotic formulas avail-able and they are not all the same. While yogurt is an OK source of probiotics, it is not the best way to colonize and maintain your microbiome. It is easy to find better probiotics from numerous companies

and if you go with a good and established company you will find good products. The differences will be: 1. the number of strains of bacteria from 1 to 50 and 2. the count of bacteria from 1 billion to 200 billion per capsule. Feel comfortable trying different products until you find the one that suits you the best. In my opinion, you should seek a probiotic that includes at least acidophilus and bifidus bacteria as these are arguably the two most prevalent and important.

Dietary fiber is another important component of food that has been refined out of most packaged and processed foods. Most of us don’t get enough fiber in our diets. Fiber comes in two types, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is the fiber that absorbs fats and cholesterol. While soluble fiber is often recommend for lowering cholesterol, it is usually not a huge reduc-tion. Insoluble fiber does not digest or break down during digestion. It acts very much like a broom that sweeps through the colon and helps create bulk and remove waste. You need both types but you may focus more on one than the other depend-ing on your interest.

These supplements are the ones that everyone should consider as foundational for bowel support and function. But you must also consider the foods that you eat. If you consume the average American diet, then you will be deficient in fiber, omega-3, enzymes and probiotics. You will also miss most of the important vitamins and miner-als. Longevity and health does not come just from adding supplements to your diet. These supplements will help anyone with digestive issues, but they will not make up for a poor diet. You must choose to eat better foods and avoid refined and artificial food products.

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Scheduled for Tuesday night, Nov. 10 at Grand Meridian in Appleton, CBT’s annual event gives people the opportunity to play the well-known board game first introduced by Milton Bradley in 1860. Participants spin the wheel to attend college, find that first job, and experience all the other familiar LIFE events as they walk through a life-size version of the game.

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During this year’s event, attendees can win prizes and sample international foods from 14 local vendors. Chefs will be cooking up a good time, offering everything from entrees to desserts,

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Before or after filling their tummies, attendees will visit the silent auction tables to bid on luscious baskets filled with fun and opportunity. They might find anything from baking supplies to all the ingredients for an evening of fun. Whether they like to watch movies, golf or make dinner for friends, chances are someone has designed a basket that will help them do it. And every winning bid helps Community Benefit Tree fulfill its mission to celebrate indi-viduals and families at a one-day Celebration of Support event.

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The cost of owning an automobile extends beyond maintenance and fueling costs. One of the biggest

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But no matter where drivers live or what their histories are, there are some simple ways for drivers to save money on their monthly insurance premiums.

REASSESS YOUR DRIVING HABITS. Auto insurance companies consider how many miles drivers drive per year when determining the cost of an insurance policy. Many drivers provide this informa-tion when opening a policy, but then never update it when renewing or extending their policies. If you drive less now than you did when you opened your policy, notify your insurance company and you might end up

paying less each month, especially if your daily commute is considerably shorter than it used to be.

CHECK YOUR CREDIT RATING. Another way to save money on your auto insurance is to check your credit rating and, if necessary, take steps to improve your credit score. Credit rating is another variable insurance companies use to determine drivers’ premiums, and a good credit rating can save drivers a substan-tial amount of money on their policies. If your credit rating has improved since you opened your policy, contact your insur-ance company and you might see the cost of your insurance reduced dramatically. It’s also good to periodically view your credit report to determine if there are any errors that are negatively affecting your rating. Such errors may be inflating your auto insurance premiums.

HIT THE BOOKS. No matter how many years you have behind the wheel, your auto insurance company may offer you discounts if you periodically take defen-sive driving courses. Such classes are inex-pensive, but they may save you as much as 10 percent on the cost of your auto insur-ance policy. Young, inexperienced drivers and seniors tend to benefit from defensive driving courses more than other drivers.

CHANGE YOUR POLICY. Drivers also can save money by making changes to their policies. Raising your deductible is perhaps the easiest way to save money without affecting your coverage, and such a decision can save you as much as 15 percent depending on how high a deductible you’re willing to pay. Drivers whose cars are older and completely paid off might want to drop their collision insurance, which pays you if your car is damaged or destroyed in an accident. Such insurance won’t yield much in return if your car is not worth much money, and dropping it from your policy can save you between 10 and 15 percent.

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Do you have discomfort around your surgical scar? Do you have joint pain? Burning or irritation near a scar? Restric-tion in a joint near a scar? Low back pain with a history of

an abdominal surgery? If you said “yes” to any of these, then scar tissue management might be right for you.

What is a scar massage?Has a health care professional ever told you to massage your scar after surgery? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Most individu-als have never been informed of the importance of scar massage and mobility. Scar massage should be included as an essential part of the healing process because restricted scars can cause pain and discomfort, as well as limit motion.

What is a scar?Scars form through a three-step process. After a wound is formed, the body sends healing cells to the area involved to begin the healing process immediately. After approximately 3-5 days, these cells form a fiber matrix, which is the foundation of the tougher connective tissue that will be the scar. The tissues that make up the scar will continue to reorganize and may continue to form for up to 1 year after the injury. Scar massage can influence the organization of all fibers and create a more movable, elastic scar that will have less restriction. More elastic-ity helps to prevent pain and discomfort later on.

Why should I massage my scar?When scars form, they are made of a different type of tissue than your original skin and connective tissue that was originally

damaged. The new tissues that form are less stretchy and more fibrous even though they are a natural part of the healing process. They can pull on surrounding skin and underlying connective tissue often forming areas of hardening, also called adhesions. These adhesions can pull on all different areas of the body, restrict-ing movement of nearby joints and organs, causing pain and a possible burning sensation. There are networks of tissues and fascia that connect all over the body so it is important to prevent the formation of adhesions that may constrict these networks. All scars can create these issues, even if they happened years ago. Scars from childhood can still pull on various parts of the body and cause restrictions and pain. No scar should be overlooked.

Often we think of scars following knee or shoulder surgery; however, let’s take a closer look at adhesions from abdominal surgeries, as these are becoming more prevalent in our community. There are many different types of abdominal surgeries, including: uterus/organ removal (hysterectomy), prostate surgery, appendix surgery, and c-section. Each one of these surgeries has the poten-tial to cause pain due to scar adhesion. For example, hysterectomies and c-sections have been related to small bowel obstruction, infer-tility, chronic pelvic pain, and dyspareunia (painful intercourse).

How can scars be managed with physical therapy?Scar mobility can be maintained by breaking up adhesions approximately six weeks after surgery with different stretch-ing and massage techniques. Men and women can be taught to

Managing scar tissue: What’s the big deal?...........................................................By Brianna Droessler-Aschliman, PT, DPT and Carly Feltz, PT, DPT



Each November households around the United States gear up for the year’s biggest meal: Thanksgiving! Turkey, ham, pota-toes, stuffing, cranberries, pies and a host of other holiday clas-

sics will fill kitchen tables. But commonly, Thanksgiving also means food waste, as too much food is prepared than can be consumed. This past September, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and United States Environmen-tal Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg announced the US’ first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50 percent reduction by 2030. In honor of Thanksgiving, learn more about the food waste issue and how you can help reduce food waste.

“An average family of four leaves more than two million calo-ries, worth nearly $1500, uneaten each year,” said USDA Secre-tary Vilsack. “The United States enjoys the most productive and abundant food supply on earth, but too much of this food goes to waste.” According to the USDA news release, food loss and waste in the United States accounts for approximately 31 percent — or 133 billion pounds — of the overall food supply available. This has tremendous impacts on food security, resource conversation and climate change. “Experts have projected that reducing food losses by just 15 percent would provide enough food for more than 25 million Americans every year, helping to sharply reduce the inci-dences of food insecurity for millions.” Further, food waste is the single largest component of waste disposed of in municipal solid waste landfills. When food waste degrades, it forms methane gas which is a contributor to climate change. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said, “Let’s feed people, not landfills.” That’s a message we can all support! Further McCarthy stated, “By reducing food waste in landfills, we cut harmful methane emissions that fuel

climate change, conserve our natural resources, and protect our planet for future generations.”

The USDA and EPA are encouraging private sector entities such as restaurants, grocery stores, food service companies, insti-tutions and others to set their own goals for reducing food waste. September’s announcement also follows the launch of the 2013 initiative called the “US Food Waste Challenge,” which created a platform for organizations to share best practices on ways to reduce, recover and recycle food waste. By 2015, the Food Waste Challenge had over 4,000 participants, surpassing the goal of 1,000 participants by 2020. In addition, the USDA has a number of programs focused on the food loss issue. They streamlined procedures for donating wholesome, yet misbranded, meat and poultry products. Since the new regulations were enacted, over 84,000 pounds of sausage were donated, for example. Similarly, imported fresh produce is sometimes subject to destruction or rejection as it does not meet comparable federal marketing stan-dards. The USDA compiled a list of charitable organizations inter-ested in these donations. In early 2015, over 1.1 million pounds of produce were donated to food banks from these importers.

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Does Thanksgiving = food waste?USDA and EPA set first-ever national food waste reduction goal......................................................................By Jennifer Semrau

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perform self-massage to their scars in a variety of directions to increase mobility. This can ultimately improve the performance of the underlying muscles. Scar massage can result in improved function and pain reduction throughout the surrounding areas. Many studies have shown stretching scars can help prevent exces-sive formation of adhesions.

During your treatment sessions, your physical therapist will educate you on the stages of scar healing, restrictions of your scar and provide manual techniques to help improve overall mobility. You will also be educated on how to perform the scar massage at home to help maintain the gains made throughout treatments.

If you would like more information about scar massage, please contact your local manual orthopedic physical therapist. Manual orthopedic physical therapists are trained in the techniques used for scar tissue massage. If you have a pelvic or abdominal incision, please contact a pelvic health physical therapist, as they have the unique tools and training to treat pelvic related incisions.

as it is estimated that consumers account for 21 percent of food waste in the United States. The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion has developed a new infographic called “Let’s Talk Trash,” which provides food waste facts and reduction tips. In addition, at ChooseMyPlate.gov, a new section focusing on stretching household budgets by reducing food waste, has been created. Finally, another great resource for consumers is the new “Foodkeeper App,” just launched in the spring of 2015. The Foodkeeper App provides consumers with easy access to clear, scientific information on food storage, proper storage tempera-tures, food product dating and expiration dates. All of these excel-lent resources can be found at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/lets-talk-trash.

Before Thanksgiving, become more food savvy by checking out these resources. Plan and save, be organized and repurpose and freeze extra food. We can all contribute to the national goal to reduce food waste in the United States.

Jennifer Semrau is the recycling coordinator for Winnebago County Solid Waste in Oshkosh, overseeing the county’s recy-cling, hazardous material, container rental and sales/market-ing programs. She is also the former president of the Asso-ciated Recyclers of Wisconsin and recipient of the 2013

Christy Dixon Recycler of the Year award. For more information, visit www.WinnebagoCountySolidWaste.com, call 920-232-1850 or “like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WinnebagoCountySolidWaste.

References: United States Department of Agriculture. http://1.usa.gov/1PCivFa.

“Selected New and Ongoing USDA Food Loss and Waste Reduction Activi-ties.” http://www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/usda_commitments.html.

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Brianna Droessler-Aschliman, PT, DPT, and Carly Feltz, PT, DPT, are pelvic health physical therapists with Orthopedic & Spine Therapy’s Pelvic Health and Therapy Division in Green Bay and Apple-ton. They provide a manual orthopedic therapy

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The inspiration for the title of this article came from the Devereux Center. This center focuses on training for resil-ience. Resilience is defined as the ability to adapt well in the

face of stress, catastrophe, adversity, and trauma. For instance, in family and relationship problems, with significant health issues or workplace and financial stressors. As the title suggests, resilience means being able to “bounce back” from difficult challenges and experiences.

Resilience is one of the key indicators in whether people will experience their life as happy, satisfying and fulfilling or as draining, discouraging and having to face one thing after another. What better time than as the holidays approach to gather a bit of information and a few tips on how to boost your resilience to help you bounce back from stressful situations that so often are created this time of year.

I listened to a CD recently and the author noted to know what something “IS” it can be helpful to know what it “IS NOT.” Resilience is not a trait. It is not a case of you are born with or without it. Resilience does not mean that a person goes through life without experiencing struggles, stress, pain or other difficul-ties. Resilient people are not necessarily tough, independent and totally self-reliant. In fact, truly resilient people are resource-ful and work to create supportive, caring relationships that can offer encouragement and reassurance through hardships. No one skates through life without feeling grief, sadness and a wide range of other intense emotions as a result of facing adversity, challenges or tragedy. Resilience is working through the emotions success-fully. Resilience involves thoughts, beliefs, feelings and actions that can be learned by and developed in anyone at any time of life.

So what do experts say fuels resilience? The answers include being able to choose to view things through a person’s positive emotions, strengths and abilities. Positive emotions can help people sort through and find meaning in both ordinary and

difficult events. When we can find meaning coping with any chal-lenge gets easier. Knowing your strengths puts a person in a posi-tion to engage those strengths and have confidence in their own abilities. This generates what psychologist Barbara Fredrickson calls “the upward spiral.” Just as important for building resilience is a person’s outlook on asking for help. Many studies show that a crucial factor in resilience is having supportive relationships and being willing to acknowledge that you are open to accept-ing the support offered. If you are interested in exploring further ways to build your overall resilience, I suggest the article from this website: http:www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx.

For now let’s get back to the focus on resilience tips for the holi-days. Starting is as easy as shifting our attention to the intention of doing the holidays a bit different this year. N. Bruce, a trainer in resilience, names 7 tips for boosting our bounce to “rediscover the season’s original values — thankfulness, family and laughter.”

TIP #1: GROW IN GRATITUDENow is the perfect time to take inventory of all the things to be grateful for. Gratitude has an uplifting effect on attitude.

TIP #2: ASK FOR HELPMost of us have learned to avoid asking for help as it may be consid-ered a sign of weakness. On the contrary, asking for and accepting help is actually a powerful means of strengthening your resilience.

TIP #3: LAUGH OUT LOUDLaughter is physiologically good for us and it helps alleviate stress. It raises our spirits, which can help us tackle obstacles in new ways.

TIP #4: LISTEN DEEPLYWe’d all like to think we are good listeners. But the reality is most

Building your bounceMake a brighter holiday season...............................................By Sharon Paprocki, MAC, NCC, LPC


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of us face many distractions that interrupt with our being atten-tive to others. Minimizing the distractions and listening deeply increases our chances of forming the meaningful relationships that are likely to give us new resources and support.

TIP #5: MAKE TIME FOR A HOBBYHaving something we love to do and taking the time to enjoy it gives us a sense of pride and confidence in our self-worth.

TIP #6: PRACTICE SELF-CALMING RELAXATION TECHNIQUESWhen we are relaxed and centered emotionally we tend to gain control of our circumstances. Relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or meditation, minimize feelings of being overwhelmed.

TIP #7: RESTYou might be thinking easier said than done, but the benefits are documented. When we sleep our body works ten times as hard to remove impurities from our nervous system, allowing us to feel refreshed and experience a fresh take on things that might other-wise appear very distressing.

As your plans for the holidays unfold this is your opportunity to keep the bounce in your step right on into the new year. Pick just one tip per week and let it be your focus. Build on fellow bouncers.

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References: “7 Tips for Holiday Resilience.” N. Bruce. http://health.ktvb.com/articles/2056/7-Tips-for-Holiday-Resilience.

“The Road to Resilience.” http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx.

“What is Resilience?” http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/topic/resilience/what-resilience.


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Cut all the salsa ingredients into bite-sized pieces and mix it up. (Tastes the best when you mix it up and let it sit a few hours).

Put the lettuce, fish and salsa together on the plate and sprinkle with some Pepper Jack cheese.

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Sage has been used for centuries as a spice and seasoning in cooking and as a folk or traditional remedy for hoarseness, coughs, and sore mouths and throats. In ancient times it

even was thought to extend life. Sage was used as a fertility drug in ancient Egypt. Physicians in ancient Greece used a solution of sage and water to stop wounds from bleeding and to clean sores and ulcers.

Today, sage is used as a folk or traditional remedy for mouth

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Sage is available as dried leaves, liquid extracts and sprays, and essential oils.

What the science saysSage has not been well studied as a treatment for sore throat, so there is little scientific evidence to support its use for that ailment.

Two small studies suggest that sage may improve mood and mental performance in healthy young people and memory and attention in older adults. Results of another small clinical study suggest that a sage extract was better than placebo at enhanc-ing thinking and learning in older adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

Laboratory studies suggest that essential oils from sage may have antimicrobial properties.

Side effects and cautionsSage is generally regarded as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is approved for food use as a spice or season-ing. However, some species of sage contain thujone, which can affect the nervous system. Extended use or taking large amounts of sage leaf or oil may result in restlessness, vomiting, vertigo, rapid heart rate, tremors, seizures, and kidney damage. It also may lead to wheezing. Ingesting 12 drops or more of the essential oil is considered a toxic dose.

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Healing Way Homeopathy presents this class monthly on the second Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each class will cover five common homeopathic remedies to learn how to use in the home for minor illness and first aid. Classes are held at Lawe Street Wellness. Fee: $70. Registration is required. Inquiries and regis-tration to [email protected] or 920-740-5048.

Friday, Nov. 6 • 9:30 a.m.-NoonWednesday, Nov. 11 • 5:30-8:00 p.m.Tuesday, Nov. 24 • 5:30-8:00 p.m. End Hormone Havoc — Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy

Join hormone expert Randi Mann, NP, at this edu-cational and entertaining seminar held at Wise Woman Wellness, 1480 Swan Road, De Pere. Women only! Join us for a fun, informative look at how hormone changes affect us as we age. This seminar is designed to help women make informed choices about bioidentical hormone therapy, PMS, perimenopause, menopause and sexual health treatments to feel happy, energetic and sensual — no matter how old you are! Cost: $25 each or $20 each with a friend. To register, call 920-339-5252.

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The Community Benefit Tree organization helps family, friends and co-workers plan a Celebration of Support event for a loved one who is going through a medical crisis. These one-day events provide real support in raising the necessary funds for living and medical expenses along with emotional support from all who attend. It is through these events that those in need receive a renewed sense of hope and joy, and find the strength to continue on their jour-ney. Community Benefit Tree also provides educa-tion, support, resources and financial assistance for families struggling with a medical crisis. It’s not easy to go through a medical crisis or watch your loved one suffer, but thanks to Community Benefit Tree, you don’t have to go through it alone.

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Presenter: Suzanne Linton, board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and experienced integrative practitioner. Learn about the importance of a healthy GI (gastro- intestinal) function and how healing the GI tract can improve many chronic conditions. Key concepts discussed will be in-creased intestinal permeability, chronic GI inflam-mation, food sensitivity testing, proper elimination and use of hypo-allergenic diets for gut healing. Cost: $15 each or $10 each with a friend. To reg-ister, call 920-339-5252. Held at Wise Woman Wellness, 1480 Swan Road, De Pere.

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Aerial Dance Pole Exercise .............................................23

CCM Wellness Center ...................................................43

Cedar Harbor ................................................................11

Community Benefit Tree ..........................................36, 37

Coyle Care Management and Consulting ......................23

Crystal Pathway ............................................................38

Custom Health Pharmacy ..............................................33

Epiphany Law .................................................................2

Family Nutrition Center .................................................34

Great Harvest Bread Company ......................................24

Great Lakes Relaxation Center ......................................16

Green Bay Integrative Health .........................................27

Healing Way Homeopathy.............................................32

Heavenly Foot Care .......................................................17

Kaldas Center ...............................................................11

Ki to Health Therapeutic Bodywork ...............................23

Lake Park Swim & Fitness ..............................................35

Massage Envy Spa ...........................................................7

Mindfulness Center for Wellbeing .................................31

Natural Expressions Bakery ............................................43

New Possibilities Integration ..........................................19

Nutritional Healing ........................................................45

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ..........................45

Orthopedic & Spine Therapy .........................................41

Outagamie County Recycling .......................................21

Peace & Wellness Center ...............................................34

Peaceful Horizons, LLC ..................................................24

Pura Vida Yoga .............................................................37

Rejuvenessence mediSpa ...............................................55

Sabamba Alpaca Ranch and B&B ..................................19

Streu’s Pharmacy ...........................................................17

The NEW Dermatology Group .......................................13

The Organic Skin ...........................................................27

Twohig Dental...............................................................56

Unity of Appleton .........................................................12

Valley Clean ..................................................................46

Valley Thermography, LLC .............................................33

Valley Transit .................................................................30

Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Center ......................25

Winnebago County Dept. of Solid Waste ......................41

Wise Woman Wellness, LLC ............................................3

Women’s Care of Wisconsin ..........................................30

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BODYWORK/MASSAGEKi to Health .......................................................................................Oshkosh920-460-0229; www.kitohealthbodywork.com

COUNSELINGCCM Counseling and Wellness ............................................Green Bay920-498-3383; www.ccmcounseling.com

EDUCATIONLearningRx .......................................................................................Appleton920-882-2006; www.learningrx.com/appletonNortheast Wisconsin Technical College ......................... Green Bay888.385.NWTC; www.nwtc.eduPeaceful Horizons, LLC .............................................................................920-475-5252; www.releasingsocialanxiety.com

FITNESSLake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC ..............................................Menasha920-882-8900; www.lakeparkfitness.com

HOLISTIC HEALTHCSA Commercial .........................................................................Milwaukee414-333-1936Green Bay Integrative Health ..............................................Green Bay480-HRT-INFO; www.gbih.netHealing Way Homeopathy .......................................................Appleton920-740-5048; www.healingwayhomeopathy.comPeace & Wellness Center ........................................................Green Bay920-819-3774; www.patriciampoole.comTwohig Dental .......................................................................... Weyauwega920-867-3101; www.drtwohig.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTValley Clean920-606-9489Van’s Refrigeration & Services .................................................Oneida920-869-2196; www.vansrefrigeration.com

HORMONES & WELLNESSWise Woman Wellness, LLC ....................................................... De Pere920-339-5252; www.wisewomanwellness.com

INSURANCEWoodhead Insurance Services, LLC .................................. Green Bay920-544-0058; www.woodheadinsurance.com

LIFE COACHINGWild Meadows Life Coaching...................................................Neenah920-659-0124; www.wildmeadowslifecoach.com

MEDICALCustom Health Pharmacy ....................................Green Bay/Manitowoc920-482-3145; www.customhealthpharmacy.comKaldas Center ...................................................................................Neenah920-886-2299; www.kaldascenter.comOrthopedic & Spine Therapy ..................................................Appletonwww.ostpt.com; 920-968-0814PT Center for Women .................................................................Appleton920-729-2982; www.ptcenterforwomen.comThe NEW Dermatology Group .............................. Green Bay/Appleton920-965-0345; www.newdermgroup.comValley Thermography .................................................................Appleton920-380-1365; www.valleythermography.comWise Woman Wellness, LLC ....................................................... De Pere920-339-5252; www.wisewomanwellness.comVander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center ...Menasha 920-722-2100; www.HealthyMeToday.com

NUTRITIONB Alive Nutrition Center .........................................................Green Bay920-499-7396; www.dougsbalive.comFamily Nutrition Center ..........................................................Green Bay920-432-6886; www.FamilyNutritionCenter.comNutritional Healing, LLC............................................................Appleton920-358-5764; [email protected] Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center ...Menasha 920-722-2100; www.HealthyMeToday.com

PUBLIC SERVICECommunity Benefit Tree ......................................................... Kaukauna920-422-1919; www.communitybenefittree.orgGreen Bay Area Newcomers and Neighbors, Inc. .....Green Bay920-468-4289; www.greenbaynewcomers.comValley Transit ..................................................................................Appleton920-832-5800; www.appleton.org/vt


RESTAURANTSGreat Harvest Bread Co. ................................. Neenah/Appleton/De Pere 920-727-0135; www.neenahgreatharvest.com 920-731-2112; www.appletongreatharvest.com, 920-336-9111; www.greatbread.net

RETAILCedar Harbor ...................................................................................Appleton920-740-4669Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural .............................................Green Bay920-437-4750; www.streuspharmacybaynatural.comThe Organic Skin888-295-4333; www.theorganicskin.com

SALONS & SPASGreat Lakes Relaxation Center .......................................... Manitowoc920-682-6999; www.manitowocmassage.comHeavenly Foot Care, LLC ...........................................................Appleton920-423-3019Massage Envy Spa ...................................................... Appleton/Green Bay920-731-5300, 920-405-9200; www.massageenvy.comRadiance Spa Healthy Skin & Wellness .............................Appleton920-931-5420; www.healthyradianceskincare.comRejuvenessence mediSpa .........................................................Appleton920-574-3577; www.rmedispa.com

SPIRITUALITYUnity of Appleton .......................................................................Appleton920-739-4823; www.UnityOfAppleton.org

UNIQUE NEEDSEpiphany Law .................................................................................Appleton920-996-0000; www.epiphanylaw.comMassage Envy Spa ...................................................... Appleton/Green Bay920-731-5300, 920-405-9200; www.massageenvy.com

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healthy living industry!partnersBODYWORK/MASSAGE

Ki to Health Therapeutic Bodywork, LLCCourtney Cowie, MA, LMBT404 N Main St, Suite 505, Oshkosh920-460-0229www.kitohealthbodywork.com

Courtney offers therapeutic massage and bodywork that integrates traditional Chi-nese medical massage tech-

niques (tui na), acupressure and deep tissue thera-py. Courtney is also trained in the traditional Chinese medicine modalities of gua sha, cupping and moxibustion. She treats the following condi-tions: neck, back and hip pain; sciatica; leg cramps; jaw tension; carpal tunnel syndrome; elbow and knee pain; headaches; fibromyalgia; arthritis; de-pression; anxiety; insomnia; sinusitis; diarrhea and constipation; PMS and menstrual cramping; breached fetus.

COUNSELING

CCM Counseling and Wellness2150 Memorial Drive, Suite 213, Green Bay920-498-3383 www.ccmcounseling.com

CCM Counseling and Wellness goes beyond traditional talk therapy to include the whole person — mind, spirit and body.

This approach has contributed to successfully sup-porting our clients for over three decades. We offer you the opportunity to discover your own path of healing and wholeness to transform yourself, your life and your relationships. We invite you to partner with us on your journey of exploration and healing. We are thrilled to have as a part of our staff, reiki, reflexology and massage practitioners who can provide you the opportunity to nurture all of who you are. Call or make an appointment on our web-site. We accept most insurance plans.

EDUCATION

LearningRxN474 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, Appleton920-882-2006www.learningrx.com/appleton

At LearningRx, we treat learning challenges such

as ADD/ADHD, reading struggles and learning dis-abilities. Brain training goes far beyond traditional

tutoring by effectively addressing the cause behind learning and reading struggles. We focus on chang-ing a student’s underlying ability to learn and read. We train and strengthen cognitive skills with scien-tifically based and clinically proven one-on-one per-sonalized training. You and your child are no longer limited to treating symptoms. Contact us to trans-form learning and reading struggles into success.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College2740 West Mason St., Green Bay888.385.NWTCwww.nwtc.edu

NWTC serves over 40,000 students annually. With ad-

vanced technology and state-of-the art facilities, it’s no wonder students are choosing an affordable education close to home. NWTC offers more than 100 degrees, diplomas and apprenticeships, with many transferring into the 4-year system. NWTC is finding passions and pushing potential.

Peaceful Horizons, LLCLisa Klarner920-475-5252 • [email protected] www.releasingsocialanxiety.com

Find out more about social anxiety dis-order to help you, your family or friends to move beyond this debilitat-ing disorder. Lisa Klarner uses her own experience with social anxiety to pro-

vide educational presentations and workshops on the disorder. Check out Lisa’s website and her book. Contact Lisa to discuss her speaking and consultation services today!

FITNESS

Lake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC730 Lake Park Road, Menasha920-882-8900www.lakeparkfitness.comSee our ad on page 35.

Lake Park Swim & Fit-ness is the Fox Valley’s newest and most re-

freshing health club. Locally owned and operated, we have combined the latest in equipment, class-es, club amenities and more to give our members an unparalleled experience. Customer service and building a sense of community is our main focus — be a part of the LPSF family and experience the difference!

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION

Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center1486 Kenwood Dr., Menasha 920-722-2100www.HealthyMeToday.com

At Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center, we are committed to helping YOU feel better, function better and live better! To best serve his patients, Dr. Vander Wielen offers:

spine and extremity care, nutritional counseling, functional medicine, advanced diagnostic testing and in-office lab tests.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

CSA CommercialSteve Mech, President333 N. Plankinton Avenue Suite 205, Milwaukee414-333-1936

Office suites are now available for wellness practitioners. Situated on 1.3 acres in Sheboygan County, the Wholistic Health Center has

been the destination for wellness for over thirty years. The grounds include a beautiful meditation garden accompanied by a labyrinth of concentric circles for mindful reflection. Prices start at $300 per month. Call Steve Mech at 414-333-1936 or email [email protected] for more details.

Green Bay Integrative HealthSteven V. Bittorf, M.D., Ph.D.2700 Vernon Drive, Suite 112, Green Bay480-HRT-INFO www.gbih.net

Dr. Steve provides a complete suite of integrative health services, includ-ing bio-identical hormone testing and replacement therapy; ACLAT food sensitivity analysis and consulta-

tion; optimization of digestive health, thyroid func-tion and weight loss; health care navigation; and much more.

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Healing Way HomeopathyRebecca Beringer, owner, classical homeopath and CEASE certified 920-740-5048healingwayhomeopathy@gmail.comwww.healingwayhomeopathy.com

Located inside Lawe Street Wellness, 1620 South Lawe Street, Ap-

pleton. Healing Way Homeopathy provides profes-sional homeopathic consultation for men, women and children of all ages, and works on strengthen-ing one’s vitality toward a greater state of health and well-being through the application of homeo-pathic remedies. Healing Way Homeopathy is gentle, holistic healing for the whole family! FREE 15-minute consultations for information.

Peace & Wellness Center681 Baeten Road, Green Bay920-819-3774www.patriciampoole.com

Trish Poole has provided hypnosis and energy healing through both private sessions and classes since 1997 in the greater Green Bay Area. She recogniz-es that everyone makes positive

changes and heals differently, and the most effec-tive treatment in most cases is a unique custom blend service that addresses precisely what a client really needs. Trish provides a powerful kind of mind-body-spirit “medicine” via a combination of hypnosis, Reiki, Reconnective Healing, QHHT and EFT. Clients can see her for private confidential ap-pointments in person, by Skype or by phone. Trish also offers classes at her office and other locations.

Twohig DentalWilliam J. Twohig, DDS417 E. Ann St., Weyauwega920-867-3101 www.drtwohig.com

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Twohig Dental wants you to ex-perience a natural and holistic approach to dentistry. Our prac-tice is a mercury-free, health-

centered office. We believe in treating patients as individuals. We are dedicated to advanced educa-tion in traditional and non-traditional dentistry. We invite you to schedule a consultation with us.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Valley Clean, LLCCarpet, tile and upholstery cleaning920-606-9489

We’re more than just a carpet cleaning company. Yes, we clean carpets. Our job is to give your carpets a clean, bright, like-new

appearance and provide outstanding service and value. But we’re also moms and dads, pet owners and homeowners. We live in a community and care about the environment we share. You care about the safety of your family, your children and your pets. So do we. You care about the environment. So

do we. That’s why we urge you to consider our Green Clean Package for your next carpet cleaning service. To find out more about our green cleaning and what it means for your family, give us a call.

Van’s Refrigeration & ServicesW1081 Pearl St., Oneida920-869-2196www.vansrefrigeration.com

Van’s Refrigeration & Services offers your family or business the best products and services combined with a level of customer service that will

exceed your expectations. With more than 30 years of geothermal experience, quality WaterFur-nace® brand geothermal heating and cooling products are just where we begin. The technicians at Van’s Refrigeration & Services are trained and equipped to handle geothermal heating services, refrigeration repair and installation and ma

HORMONES & WELLNESS

Wise Woman Wellness, LLCRandi Mann, NP — Owner, Board Certified Woman’s Health Nurse Practitioner and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner1480 Swan Road, De Pere920-339-5252 • www.wisewomanwellness.com


Randi Mann, NP, helps women of all

ages live healthy, vital, joy-filled lives through medical and non-medical so-lutions, education and lifestyle guid-ance. Seek care from an expert knowl-edgeable in the latest scientific

research, and who offers integration of complemen-tary and conventional approaches. Mann has achieved the prestigious NAMS Menopause Practi-tioner Certification and has spoken nationally on behalf of the Bioidentical Hormone Initiative. She is skilled at prescribing customized, bioidentical hor-mones when needed. Attend the introductory semi-nar “End Hormone Havoc — Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy” to learn the fundamentals of hormone chang-es, treatment options and great self-care. Call for an appointment or register for a seminar today!

INSURANCE

Woodhead Insurance Services, LLC1085 Allouez Ave., Suite 2, Green Bay920-544-0058 (office)www.woodheadinsurance.com

Woodhead Insurance is dedicated to provid-ing our customers with health insurance prod-

ucts that meet their needs at the right price. Our friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff will help inspire, educate, and problem solve for our customers. Success will be measured by our cli-ents choosing us because of their belief in our ability to meet or exceed their expectations of price, service and expertise.

LIFE COACHING

Wild Meadows Life Coaching1066 American Drive, Suite 3, Neenah920-659-0124www.wildmeadowslifecoach.com

Are you looking for calm-ness and clarity in your life? Have you been feel-

ing overwhelmed or conflicted about what you are experiencing? Perhaps going through a new life transition? Welcome to Wild Meadows. I am Lynn Mulvey, MSW and certified life coach, and together we can illuminate your path back to you! Let me introduce you to the mind, body and spirit connec-tion. This path offers you an alternative to traditional counseling, and in this way we honor and recognize you as being a whole person, acknowledging that you are worthy of taking time for you! As we begin your journey, I will share with you the 7 Steps to Positive Change and begin to bring all that you have been hoping for into your life. In addition to this, we will utilize guided meditations to bring awareness to your dreams and desires. At Wild Meadows, dis-cover your path and watch yourself bloom! To schedule an appointment, call 920-659-0124 or visit www.wildmeadowslifecoach.com.

MEDICAL

Custom Health Pharmacy1011 S. 10th St., Manitowoc920-482-3145www.customhealthpharmacy.com

Custom Health Pharma-cy is your source for

quality compounded medications. Our state-of-the-art compounding lab provides the highest quality compounding possible. You have a choice where you get your compounded prescriptions — you don’t need your prescription sent to you from Madison. We also offer: hormone saliva testing, hormone consultations, adrenal fatigue consulta-tions and testing, Take Charge weight loss pro-gram and a full line of Now vitamins. We accept Caremark and Express Scripts.

Kaldas Center200 Theda Clark Medical Plaza, Suite 133, Neenah920-886-2299www.kaldascenter.com

Kaldas Center for Fertili-ty, Surgery, & Pregnancy, S.C is changing how pa-

tient service is delivered. Hearing the patient and adapting to their needs is important as we look to support patients in their quick return to living life to the fullest. To complement our patient services, we offer nationally recognized skill and training to chieve the desired outcomes of our patients.

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MEDICAL

Orthopedic & Spine Therapy4000 N. Providence Ave., Appletonwww.ostpt.com920-968-0814

With 16 locations throughout the state of Wisconsin, Orthope-dic & Spine Therapy has been passionate about physical thera-

py since 1990. Practicing outrageous customer service, it is our goal to get you back to your daily life with a plan of care designed to fit your indi-vidual needs. Our employees are knowledgeable, driven and here to help you! Visit our website to find a clinic near you and schedule an appoint-ment today!

PT Center for Women3913 W. Prospect Ave., Suite LL2, Appleton920-729-2982www.ptcenterforwomen.com

PT Center for Women offers women of all ages compre-hensive evaluation and treat-ment for their physical thera-py and massage needs. Our

gentle, heartfelt approach to healing allows wom-en to feel calm and comfortable, and pursue a program of care that can change their lives. Our goal is to provide women with a successful out-come for a happier, healthier life.

The NEW Dermatology GroupDr. Kevan Lewis, MD, FAADOffices in Green Bay and Appleton920-965-0345www.newdermgroup.com

The NEW Dermatology Group specializes in pro-viding dermatology care tailored to each individual.

We utilize technology to advance the practice of dermatology and integrate the most advanced re-search and innovation in the field. Dr. Lewis is the only dermatologist in Wisconsin with triple ACG-ME training in dermatology, dermatopathology and Mohs micrographic surgery. As a result, we provide an exceptional level of care for patients with a broad spectrum of skin conditions.

Valley Thermography1111 N. Lynndale Drive, Suite 202, Appleton920-380-1365 [email protected]

Christine Haase, certified clini-cal thermographer, uses digital infrared thermal imaging

(DITI), a noninvasive clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries by showing the thermal ab-normalities present in the body. Conditions and injuries that can be diagnosed and monitored in-clude hormonal dysfunction, inflammation, lym-phatic activity, disc disease, dental, vascular dis-

ease, sports injuries, allergies, cancer and more. DITI uses no radiation, is painless and FDA regis-tered. Call to schedule your appointment.

Wise Woman Wellness, LLCRandi Mann, NP — Owner, Board Certified Woman’s Health Nurse Practitioner and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner1480 Swan Road, De Pere920-339-5252 • www.wisewomanwellness.com


Randi Mann, NP, helps women of all

ages live healthy, vital, joy-filled lives through medical and non-medical so-lutions, education and lifestyle guid-ance. Seek care from an expert knowledgeable in the latest scientific

research, and who offers integration of complemen-tary and conventional approaches. Mann has achieved the prestigious NAMS Menopause Practi-tioner Certification and has spoken nationally on behalf of the Bioidentical Hormone Initiative. She is skilled at prescribing customized, bioidentical hor-mones when needed. Attend the introductory semi-nar “End Hormone Havoc — Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy” to learn the fundamentals of hormone chang-es, treatment options and great self-care. Call for an appointment or register for a seminar today!

NUTRITION

B Alive Nutrition Center2321 S. Oneida St., Green Baywww.dougsbalive.com920-499-7396

What’s better than whole foods? Find out at B Alive Nutrition Cen-

ter where we have an incredible selection of vita-mins, herbs, bodybuilding products and beauty care. Our natural and organic products such as wild Alaskan salmon, grass-fed beef, organic free-range eggs, organic dried fruits and nuts and much more are all available at wildly low prices. B Alive is open to help you 7 days a week Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come and see why B Alive means Better Health at Better Prices!

Family Nutrition Center850-A Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay920-432-6886www.FamilyNutritionCenter.com

Family Nutrition Center is one of the premier health food stores in northeast Wis-consin. Since 1976, Family

Nutrition Center has been helping customers un-derstand how nutrition can help them become healthier using natural nutrition. Family Nutrition Center is also known for its selection of the best nutritional products from America’s best compa-nies, all at the lowest possible prices. Visit Family Nutrition Center, you won’t be disappointed.

Nutritional Healing, LLCKimberly Baehman, MS, Clinical Nutritionist 400 N. Richmond St., Appleton920-358-5764 [email protected]

Kimberly Baehman, MS, is the clinical nutritionist and owner of Nutritional Healing, LLC. Her passion lies in sup-porting people’s health through evi-dence-based medicine (risks versus

benefits of medications) and healing therapies through nutrition. Kimberly has her masters of sci-ence in human nutrition degree, and experience working with clients regarding weight and fatigue issues, sports nutrition, food sensitivities and aller-gies, and general health concerns such as high blood pressure, high glucose levels, high choles-terol/triglycerides, migraines, thyroid conditions and gut dysfunction.

PUBLIC SERVICE

Community Benefit Tree2204 Crooks Ave., Kaukauna920-422-1919www.communitybenefittree.org

The Community Benefit Tree, Inc. is 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization governed by Christian values. We are here to celebrate people’s lives and sup-port during their medical crisis. We help family, friends, co-workers plan a Celebration of Support event for their loved one who is going through a medical crisis. This one day event helps the family with funds for living and medical expenses and it provides strength, hope and joy to experience all the support from the attendees of the event. Com-munity Benefit Tree also provides education, sup-port, resources and financial assistance for families struggling with a medical crisis.

Green Bay Area Newcomers and Neighbors, Inc.P.O. Box 8261, Green Bay920-468-4289www.greenbaynewcomers.com

Newcomers help new, existing or prospective residents feel welcomed

in the Green Bay area community! The Green Bay Area Newcomers and Neighbors, Inc. social club originated in 1935, and provides the opportunity to have fun and form friendships while participat-ing in numerous activities and events monthly. They also promote and provide a means for intro-ducing or reacquainting existing residents to the area by providing materials and services.


Valley Transit801 S. Whitman Ave., Appleton920-832-5800www.appleton.org/vt

Valley TransitThink outside the car.

Valley Transit provides safe and reliable public transportation to the

many communities that comprise the Fox Cities. Whether you’re in Appleton, Buchanan, Grand Chute, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, city of Menasha, town of Menasha or Neenah, you can use Valley Transit to get where you need to go. Ser-vice hours: 5:45 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m.-10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

RESTAURANTS

Great Harvest Bread Co.116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah • 920-727-0135www.neenahgreatharvest.com1033 W. Northland Ave., Appleton • 920-731-2112www.appletongreatharvest.com802 George St., De Pere • 920-336-9111www.greatbread.net

At Great Harvest, we mill our wheat on site to produce fresh, nutrition 100% whole wheat flour for us to bake with. We make

whole grain, savory, and sweet breads, along with an assortment of sweets including cookies, scones and muffins. With our fresh baked breads, we make gourmet sandwiches and have a great as-sortment of gifting options.

RETAIL

Cedar Harbor611 N. Morrison St., Appleton920-740-4669

Heaven on Earth! Appleton’s newest retail treasure. Off the beaten path, tucked into a resi-dential neighborhood near

downtown. Featuring handmade gifts by local artists as well as reclaimed and repurposed home décor. Stop in and discover treasures to keep or gift. Visit us Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural635 Main St., Green Bay920-437-4750www.streuspharmacybaynatural.com

Traditional medicine plus natural options. Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural is a locally owned, inde-pendent pharmacy and natural

supplement store. With the marriage of traditional medicine plus natural options, the nutritionists, registered nurses and pharmacists offer a balanced approach to helping you achieve your personal best. We provide complete prescription service, compliance packaging of medications, quality natural supplements, health & beauty products, grocery, educational programs, healthcare screen-ings, and a unique gift department.

The Organic SkinFounder, Shawna Peterson888-295-4333www.theorganicskin.comFacebook: The Organic Skin

The Organic Skin offers a full skin, body and hair care line imported from Greece, called Olivaloe.TheOrganic-Skin.com is the first to sell Olivaloe in

the United States. Every product starts with organ-ic olive oil and organic aloe vera and they never use paraben, propylene glycol, mineral oil, silicone or Vaseline. The Organic Skin - The Treatment your skin deserves.

SALONS & SPAS

Great Lakes Relaxation CenterChristine Vander Bloomen920-682-6999christine@manitowocmassage.comwww.manitowocmassage.com

For nearly 11 years, Christine has worked with clients seek-ing massage for stress relief to

injury treatment. She educates clients about their bodies and how they work so they can take better care of themselves between sessions so they feel better faster. New clients are always welcome. Please visit our website for more information.

Heavenly Foot Care, LLCSuzie BellavanceW2820 Brookhaven Drive, Appleton920-423-3019

Suzie is a foot care hygienist specializing in the prevention of ingrown toenails,

corn and callus removal, fungus treatment, nail thin-ning and trimming, paraffin baths and more! Ser-vices are offered in the privacy of her home office. Suzie is passionate about working with the elderly and others who want to make foot care part of a healthier lifestyle. Gift certificates are available.

Massage Envy Spa3201 E. Calumet St., Appleton • 920-731-53001241 Lombardi Access Road, Green Bay • 920-405-9200www.massageenvy.com

At Massage Envy Spas, our mission is to provide a path-

way to wellness, well-being and worth through pro-fessional, convenient and affordable massage thera-py and spa services. Whether it is your first massage or massage therapy is part of your wellness plan, we have a therapist to match your needs. We offer many massage modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, sports, reflexology and more. Signature services and enhancements include hot stone massage, aromatherapy, deep muscle therapy and sugar foot scrub. We have four differ-ent spa facial treatments specially formulated for Massage Envy Spa. Our professional estheticians have the scientifically proven products to give you noticeably healthy skin.

Radiance Spa Healthy Skin & WellnessW5699 County Road KK, Suite L, Appleton920-931-5420www.healthyradianceskincare.comAre you wanting that peaceful, easy escape? Welcome to the Fox Valley’s hidden gem! Welcome to Radiance.

We’re bringing the “ahh” back into “spa.” Are you wanting healthy

options for your skin, personal attention just FOR YOU, or your own personal escape from the hectic lifestyle we all live? Look no further. Radiance Spa is your escape for luxurious facials, spa pedicures like no other, massage services, and body treatments for everything your skin and body needs. We have an amazing infrared sauna for detoxing, release of joint and muscle pain, arthritis and inflammation. We also offer skin care consultations to educate and start you in the right direction for your personal skin care needs, as well as professional waxing, airbrush tanning, eyelash extensions, pedicures and mani-cures. We are here to give you your personal atten-tion — for a beautiful, radiant you. Naturally.

Rejuvenessence mediSpaKenneth Pechman, M.D., Ph.D.Board Certified Dermatologist2201 East Enterprise Ave., Suite 104, Appleton920-574-3577 • www.rmedispa.com

The mission of Rejuvenes-sence mediSpa is to restore, revitalize and rejuvenate the skin’s appearance, health

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