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It is not well to dwell upon causes of inharmony, since what we think about, even by way of persistent denials and resistance, becomes more and more a contact us part of our consciousness and hence our Publishers experience. In our lives we must therefore Steve & Michelle Castille not deal directly with negative causes. We must emphasize only that which tends to Editor manifest wholeness of mind and body. Beth Davis

Writers When in your mind you deny an inharmony, let go of it and turn your full Tre’ Gradnigo & Beth Davis attention to the good that you are seeking, and to the source of all your good: your indwelling Christ. Then hold family in thought, word, and deed, Outreach to the truth of your being: That you are a child of God, made in His image Megan Reed, Marquia Castille-Grant, and likeness; that in your true self you are whole and perfect, even as He & Tre’ Gradnigo is whole and perfect. By holding to the truth of your being, you will be re- Design & Production stored to peace and health; for this restoration is God’s will concerning you. Gail Babineaux & Steve Castille

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4 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com contents 6 newsbriefs Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, , fitness, personal 8 healthbriefs growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle. 14 globalbriefs 8 18 inspiration 16 AGING WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE 22 consciouseating Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning 24 healingways by Deborah Shouse

28 greenliving 18 BEING BEAUTY 14 What Makes Us Glow 16 by Glennon Doyle Melton 32 fitbody 22 36 healthykids 22 FABULOUS FAN FARE 14 Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For 38 naturalpet by Judith Fertig

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6 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com natural awakenings September 2017 7 healthbriefs Caring for Others Prolongs Life esearchers from several international universities Rhave found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information

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Older Brains Act Younger eets contain high levels of dietary Bnitrate, which can increase blood Meditation and Music flow and improve exercise perfor- mance. Researchers from Wake Aid Memory in Early Forest University, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tested the impact of Stages of Alzheimer’s consuming beetroot juice prior to new study from West Virginia University, in Mor- exercise on the somatomotor cortex, Agantown, reveals that listening to music and prac- the part of the brain that processes Studio Grand Ouest/Shutterstock.com ticing meditation may help improve memory function information from the muscles. for those in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Twenty-six older adults with Researchers asked 60 adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), hypertension that generally don’t ex- a common predictor of Alzheimer’s, to engage in kirtan kriya musical meditation or ercise were split into two groups. Half listen to other music for 12 minutes a day for three months, and then consider con- were given a beetroot juice supple- tinuing for an additional three months. Scientists measured the memory and cognitive ment with 560 milligrams of nitrate function of the 53 participants that completed the six-month study and found signifi- prior to a thrice-weekly, 50-minute cant improvements in both measurements at the three-month mark. At six months, the treadmill walk for six weeks. The subjects in both groups had maintained or improved upon their initial results. other half were given a placebo with very little nitrate. The beetroot juice group showed substantially higher levels of nitrate after exercising than Tonsillectomies Help the placebo group. “We knew going in that a Only Temporarily number of studies had shown that esearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, exercise has positive effects on the Rin Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness brain,” explains W. Jack Rejeski, of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat director of the Behavioral Medicine infections. Using data from nearly 10,000 studies of Laboratory in the Health and Exercise tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and Science Department at Wake Forest CandyBox Images/Shutterstock.com CandyBox quality of life for young patients following the surgery. and study co-author. “We showed The analysis found that children experienced a that compared to exercise alone, add- notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, ing a beetroot juice supplement for but that these benefits did not persist over time. Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, an associate hypertensive older adults to exercise professor of otolaryngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child resulted in brain connectivity that being considered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized closely resembles what is seen in discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play younger adults.” and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.” natural awakenings September 2017 9 Wheatgrass Your #1 Why drink wheatgrass? Wheatgrass has been called rocket fuel for the body and here is why:

1 ounce of WHEATGRASS = 2.5 lbs of green VEGETABLES Consuming two to three shots of wheatgrass daily, or at least four times a week, has been clinically proven to promote health on several levels. There have been numerous studies that prove that taking two shots of wheatgrass is equivalent to drinking eight glasses of vegetable juice. One ounce of wheatgrass is equal to 2.5 pounds of green vegetables. Some of the benefits of wheatgrass juice include healthy immune sys- tems, healthy blood flow and healthy skin, and it has been known to shrink or even cure certain types of cancer and tumors. It also has been known to pre- vent several types of diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. It also helps women during their menopausal years.

What is Wheatgrass Juice? will increase the liver’s health many times over. Wheatgrass is the shoot of agropy- By increasing the oxygenation in the body, ron, which is a relative of the common wheatgrass also can increase performance wheat. (Many people substitute common and endurance in physical exercise and sports. wheat for growing wheatgrass; both have Wheatgrass has cosmetic effects as similar qualities.) New and tender shoots well. Consuming wheatgrass regularly of this plant can be squeezed to make makes the hair shine and the skin glow. juice or dried to grind into a powder. This plant is a high-alkaline food that helps Wheatgrass Benefits for Cancer the body alkalize. This alkalizing ability Wheatgrass consumption also is known enzyme level in cells, aiding in the body’s makes it very popular as a health food. as an alternative cancer therapy. A study found rejuvenation and the metabolism of nutrients. One on the most important benefits that wheatgrass juice duplicates the molecular of wheatgrass is that, because regular structure of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood These enzymes assist in dissolving tumors. consumption increases one’s alkaline cells that carries oxygen, and because it is so rich level, it balances out the acidic level of in free-radical scavengers such as provitamin A, Wheatgrass Juice Facts the body. The natural pH of the human it may inhibit cancer. Drinking wheatgrass juice • One ounce of freshly squeezed wheatgrass body is slightly alkaline, at about 7.4— helps the body to build red blood cells, which juice is equivalent in nutritional value to but this level is affected by the food we carry oxygen to every cell. 2.5 pounds of leafy green vegetables. eat. Consuming acidic foods likewise Because cancer thrives in an acidic • Wheatgrass contains more than 90 min- causes the pH to become more acidic environment, and because consuming wheat- erals, including high concentrations of and thus harmful to the body. On the grass neutralizes acidic levels, consuming the most alkaline minerals: , other hand, consuming alkaline foods wheatgrass may thus reduce the chances of , and sodium. naturally makes the body more alkaline developing cancer, or aid in fighting cancer • Wheatgrass contains the essential en- already present in the body. zymes: protease (assists in protein and, as a result, can help people live a Wheatgrass also has been found to dis- long, healthy life. digestion), cytochrome oxidase (works solve scars in the lungs, help wash out drug as a powerful antioxidant), amylase (fa- Wheatgrass also helps improve the deposits and, as mentioned above, purify digestive system. Wheatgrass is very nutri- cilitates digestion), lipase (works to split the blood and organs and counteract toxins fat), transhydrogenase (strengthens the tious and provides the body with plenty in the body—all beneficial to helping the heart muscle) and superoxide dismutase of resources. If consumed raw and whole, body combat cancer. It helps to increase the or SOD (lessens the effects of radiation wheatgrass also provides plenty of fiber, and slows cellular aging; it is found in all which naturally improves the digestive By increasing the oxygenation of the body’s cells). system. If you suffer from constipation • Wheatgrass juice helps the body build often, wheatgrass may provide a cure. and alkalinity in the body, you red blood cells, which carry oxygen to Wheatgrass also helps to detoxify can increase energy levels, re- every cell. By increasing the oxygenation dangerous metals in the bloodstream. 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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all. Milk Muddle Organic Milk Producer Under Pressure The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, J.D.S./Shutterstock.com are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a typical organic herd. It is the main facility of the com- pany that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers. They adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, Plutonium Problem but critical weaknesses exist in the in- Glass or Cement May Encase spection system the government uses to Nuclear Waste ensure that food is organic; farmers are al- Congress might consider authorizing lowed to hire their own inspectors to certify them, and the U.S. Department of Energy to en- thus can fall short of reaching standards without detection. case much of the nuclear waste at the Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze Washington state Hanford Nuclear

daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to Mikhail/Shutterstock.com Dudarev Reservation, the nation’s largest waste barns and feedlots. Although the USDA National Organic Program repository, in a cement-like mixture, allows for an extremely wide range of grazing practices that comply with according to a new report from the the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the Washington U.S. Government Accountability Of- Post as having only a small percentage of the herd outdoors on any given day. fice. It states that when burying the The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion waste, cement would be less expen- last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milk may command a sive and faster than vitrification, an premium price of 100 percent more than regular. alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs. Experiential Ed A $17 billion vitrification plant, Gestalt-Based Curricula Emerging one of the federal government’s most Finland, internationally renowned expensive construction projects, is in- for innovative educational practices, tended to separate much of the waste is poised to become the first country into high- and low-level radioactive to eliminate school subjects. Officials material, but construction has stalled are making changes to be implemented over design and safety concerns. by 2020 that will revolutionize how After the highly radioactive waste the school system works by allowing is immobilized in the glass logs, it pupils to absorb a body of knowledge would theoretically be shipped to an

about language, economics and Raths/Shutterstock.com Alexander as-yet-nonexistent national reposi- communication skills. tory proposed for Yucca Mountain, in “We need something to fit for the Nevada. 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will The 56 million gallons of waste be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16. They will choose which topic or in question is left over from plutoni- phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. um production for nuclear weapons “Instead of staying passively in their benches listening to the teachers, students will since World War II, and the site itself now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned has a history of leaks. The Depart- classwork and homework.” ment of Energy likes the cement Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xq- burial, but state officials believe the superschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating best way to safely deal with the waste barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans. They’ve re- and protect the environment is by ceived a $10 million grant to work on environmental issues when it opens in 2018. turning it into glass. “High schools today are not preparing students for the demands of today’s world,” says XQ Senior School Strategist Monica Martinez; she notes that about a third of col- Source: enews.earthlink.net lege students must take remedial courses and are not prepared to thrive as employees.

14 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com Bat Banter Computers Decipher Animal Language The Egyptian fruit bat is a highly social mammal that roosts in crowded colonies. A machine learning algorithm helped decode their squeaks, revealing that they speak to one another as individuals. The research appears in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, discovered that

the bats exchange information about specific problems in four Abel Zyl/Shutterstock.com categories. Ramin Skibba, at Nature, notes that besides humans, only dolphins and a handful of other species are known to Rosa Jay/Shutterstock.com Rosa address individuals, rather than making broad, general communi- cation sounds. Studies allow that it may eventually be possible to Free Wheeling Architecture Becomes Portable understand nuanced communications in other species. Innovative, moveable mini-houses, tents and wagons are gaining advocates Rolling Internet amid a trend toward traveling light with Winnebago Assists Computer Literacy style. Designs range from the functional to the outlandish, and also encompass Librarian Shannon Morrison drives the Digibus, a forms of transport from tugboats to new, 40-foot-long Winnebago computer classroom tractors. The four-wheeled Collingwood that hit the road in January bound for Fresno County, Shepherd Hut wagon has a shingled California, communities with the goal of bring- exterior and wood-burning stove. ing free computer literacy and job searching skills to the public. It employs 12 Some options can provide ready computer tablets with keyboards and staff that include bilingual interpreters. The shelter during a crisis or protection in library bus was scheduled to spend one week at each of two different communities extreme weather. The Rapid Deploy- each month. ment Module temporary dwelling can be assembled in an hour; DesertSeal’s Milkweed Mittens inflatable, lightweight tent can ward off Common Weed Is Lightweight Insulator extreme heat. The Canadian Coast Guard is testing milkweed pods as a source The experimental Camper Kart of potential environmentally friendly insulation in partnership turns a shopping cart into a mini-home with Encore3, a manufacturing company in Québec, Canada, in with a roof, sleeping deck and storage, prototype parkas, gloves and mittens. The plant is roughly five all of which can be folded right back times lighter than synthetic insulation and hypoallergenic. into the cart. The Portaledge is a small The Farm Between, in Cambridge, Vermont, harvests hanging tent that climbers can affix to the and sends the material to Encore3. Co-owner John a rock face and sleep in safely partway Leene/Shutterstock.com Hayden says, “Milkweed is grown as an intercrop between the up the rock. Golden Gate 2 camper rows in our apple orchard to increase biodiversity and provide features a rounded timber frame, port- a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Monarch populations are holes and a spot for a surfboard. in serious decline, and the two things we can do to help on the land we steward are to not use pesticides and provide milkweed habitat.” Find fun pictures at AtlasObscura.com/ articles/mobile-architecture-tiny-houses. Easy Mark Lasers Stamp Prices on European Produce Food retailers are aiming to cut plastic and cardboard packaging by ditching stickers on fruits and vegetables, instead using high-tech laser “natural branding” and

creating huge savings in materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Pilot projects are underway in Europe with organic avocados, sweet potatoes and coconuts. The technique uses a strong light to remove pigment from the skin of produce. The mark is invisible once the kaipadhking/Shutterstock.com skin is removed and doesn’t affect shelf life or produce qual- ity. The laser technology also creates less than 1 percent of the carbon emissions needed to produce a similar-sized sticker.

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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

by Deborah Shouse

ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Fill the Funnel of Friends Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative For older people, relationships offer foundational connec- Wexpression, purposeful living and spiritual con- tions; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. nections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, “Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire. Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and “Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging. advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the Savor Self-Acceptance grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog. While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that iden- Cultivate a Positive Attitude tify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” University study found that older individuals with more says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer advocate for the value of aging. than those less so inclined. “The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Connecting with positive role models helps us release Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how nega- discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” tivity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially. says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as do, we can focus on what we want to do. witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting. 16 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com At one of his conscious aging re- centers and places of worship. Many treats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, universities have extension classes for 70, had been a dedicated long-distance lifelong learners. State arts councils runner for most of his life. Now plagued support programs, and museums and li- with mobility issues, Mike decided to braries host helpful activities. Shepherd let go of regrets. He brought a pair of Centers encourage community learning running shorts into the circle and talked and Road Scholar caters to elders that about what the sport had meant to prefer to travel and study.

EdBockStock/Shutterstock.com him—its joys, challenges and camara- derie. Then he tossed the shorts into the Discover a Purpose fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go Upon retirement some people feel so I can find a new purpose and pas- Older people are our purposeless and lost. They yearn for sion.” something that offers up excitement, greatest resource. We need to nur- energy and joy. Hadden invites people Understand Our ture them and give them a chance to be curious and explore options. Life Stories “We’re designing our future around Creating our own life review helps us to share what they know. who we are and what we care about acknowledge and understand our most ~Susan Perlstein, founder, National now,” she says. significant experiences and reminds us Center for Creative Aging and Elders Try keeping a journal for several of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that Pevny offers these approaches: Share the Arts intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several n Develop a timeline, dividing life into weeks, reflect on the links between con- seven-year sections. For each, write Musician John Blegen, of Kansas cerns that compel and those that irritate. about the strongest memories and City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain most influential people. his lifelong secret desire to tap dance. group of people or a compelling issue. n Consider what matters most, from When Blegen met the then 87-year-old “A concern points to problems people and values to challenges Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen and people you want to help,” Hadden and dreams. of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear observes. This can range from lending n Write to children and grandchildren, of being “too old.” She just laughed a hand to struggling family members, sharing tales of our life’s most and urged him to sign up for her adult maintaining our own health, volunteer- significant events and lessons. beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for ing for a literacy project or working to n Record key stories on audio or video. Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his reduce world hunger. “Choose what way through three class sessions. inspires you to get out of bed each day, Explore the Arts “Tap class inspired me, encour- eager to move into action.” The changes that aging brings can mire aged me and gave me hope,” he says. elders in depression and isolation. “Older “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. Develop Inner Frontiers people need to be brave and resilient,” It’s a dream come true.” People in their elder years may still be says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New To unearth the inner artist, ask: measured by midlife standards, which York, founder emeritus of the National n Which senses do I most like to engage? include physical power, productivity Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening and achievement. “They come up short D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, to music? Do I like sharing feelings in the eyes of younger people,” dharma in New York City. “To age creatively, we and experiences? If so, a thrill may need a flow of varied experiences, explor- come from writing stories or plays, practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh ing new activities or reframing longtime acting or storytelling. remarks. “But those standards do not interests from a fresh perspective.” n As a child, what did I yearn to do; define a human life.” Expressive arts can engage people’s maybe play the piano, paint or engi- Rather, aging allows us to disen- minds, bodies and spirits. A George neer a train set? Now is the time to gage from the pressures of appearances Washington University study shows that turn those dreams into reality. and accomplishments. As we release people engaged in the arts are happier n judgments and unwanted habits, we and healthier. Perlstein understands this How can I reframe my life in a posi- can increase our feelings of spirituality firsthand, having begun taking guitar tive way when I can no longer do and peace. “When doors in the outer lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play activities I love? If dancing was my simple songs for her new granddaugh- focus before, how do I rechannel world seem to be closing, it’s time to ter, she subsequently learned to play that energy and passion? If puttering cultivate inner resources that offer us jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. in the garden is too strenuous, what joy and meaning. We have the beautiful “I’m doing something I love,” says Perl- other outdoor interests can I pursue? privilege of slowing down and hearing stein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning The answers can lead to fresh what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of new things and enjoying a rich life.” settings, including local community Sarasota, Florida. natural awakenings September 2017 17 Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an in- inspiration tention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more com- fortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.” Acknowledge Our Shelf Life “We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.” Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want? What does this all mean? What is spirit?” Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred. Help the World In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be en- gaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations. In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of BEING BEAUTY Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found What Makes Us Glow the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without by Glennon Doyle Melton leaving home. Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female lenty of people are pretty, but haven’t yet learned how to students and each relationship has expanded and enriched be beautiful. They have the right look for the times, but her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; Pthey don’t glow. Beautiful women glow. we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memo- That’s because beautiful is not about how we look rable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and on the outside; it is about what we’re made of and being celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how “full of beauty” on the inside. Beautiful people spend time vital it is to nurture the world I am in.” discovering what their idea of beauty is on this Earth. They know themselves well enough to know what they love, and Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia they love themselves enough to fill up with a little of their advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of De- particular kind of beauty each day. mentia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at When we are with a beautiful woman, we might not DementiaJourney.org. notice her hair, skin, body or clothes, because we’ll be dis- tracted by the way she makes us feel. She is so full of beauty that some of it overflows onto us. We feel warm and safe and curious around her. Her eyes typically twinkle a little and she’ll look at us closely—because a beautiful, wise woman knows that the quickest way to fill up with beauty is to soak in another’s beauty. The most beautiful women take their time with other people; they are filling up. Women concerned with being pretty think about what they look like, but women concerned with being beautiful think about what they are looking at, taking in the loveliness around them. They are absorbing the whole beautiful world and making all that beauty theirs to give to others.

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photos by Stephen Blancett photos by angle, home to Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu. FABULOUS FAN FARE Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at by Judith Fertig room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving at, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegat- around, so go for foods that can be ing, a watch party or simply eating with friends before a big game. Ac- eaten with one hand,” she suggests. Ecording to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an She also plans her menu around estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually. color, universal appeal and variety Inflammation is the Spark that ignites most disease Pain and Inflammation Enzyme Chronic pain and inflammation can make even the simplest everyday tasks a challenge. If you suffer chronic pain from a serious health condition or in- flammation from over-exertion and physical exhaustion, Liteon Natural’s Pain and Inflammation Enzyme Blend can help. This unique anti-inflammatory buy and pain relief formula will strengthen your body’s natural response to pain and online inflammation. This supplement packs the save money save time power of natural bioflavonoids, herbs, and enzymes...... $30.00 www.45store.com

22 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a colorful side dish or as a salsa for non- GMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose. Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for foot- ball and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl. “Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.” Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out. Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in non-breakable containers. For easy entertaining, Falk recom- mends biodegradable dishes and cups. “Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

People only see what they are prepared to see. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

natural awakenings September 2017 23 24 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com more likely most of us are low on this healingways element due to magnesium-depleting drugs and inadequate farm soils. Many ailments shown by research to be helped by floating have also been linked to magnesium deficiency.The mineral is also essential for heart health, strong bones and central nervous system func- tion, as reported in The Magnesium Miracle, by Dr. Carolyn Dean, a physi- cian and naturopath in Kihei, Hawaii. Wide-Ranging Healings Chronic pain sufferers often find relief goodluz/Shutterstock.com through floating because the lessened gravity allows the body to fully relax. The accompanying serenity releases the brain’s natural endorphins, which act as natural painkillers, into the blood- stream, reports Hutchison. The sheer tranquility of float- ing can alleviate some mental health FLOATING AWAY STRESS issues. “We’ve treated several people with post-traumatic stress disorder. One Isolation Tanks Induce Deep man has returned six times and says he’s advanced more in the last three Rest and Healing months while floating than he did in the prior five to 10 years,” says Andy by Gina McGalliard Larson, owner of Float Milwaukee. Athletes also appreciate floating ensory isolation in a floatation sight, sound or tactile sensations—the because it shortens injury recovery tank is known for inducing deep floater typically enters a profound periods through enhancing blood Srelaxation with subsequent im- deeply calm state of theta brain waves flow, helping to heal sore muscles. The proved health. A 2014 study published that tends to bring the subconscious way it facilitates a calm state ideal for in the Australian New Zealand Clinical to the surface. It can take experienced implanting ideas into the subconscious Trials Registry investigating the effects meditators years to learn to consistently mind enables them to better visualize of a series of flotation tank treatments achieve this condition, remarks Bryan improved performance. for 65 participants, showed it to be an Gray, of Float North County, a spa in effective measure in decreasing stress, Solana Beach, California. Discoveries Within depression, anxiety and pain, while Floaters can fall into what sleep enhancing a sense of optimism and Ultimate Meditation Venue specialists call the hypnagogic state, quality of sleep. Scientific research has shown that meaning they are apt to have lucid The Book of Floating: Exploring the floating can release the feel-good dreams while awake. Also known Private Sea, by Michael Hutchison, neurotransmitters endorphins and as Stage 1 sleep, it is the drowsiest reports on 20th-century research sug- dopamine, and lower the stress condition we experience while still gesting the therapy can help allay hormones adrenaline and cortisol. consciously aware. This is the scientific ailments like chronic pain, migraines Studies performed by the Laureate explanation for reports of visions or and sore muscles. There’s also evidence Institute of Brain Research, in Tulsa, “Eureka!” problem-solving moments in for enhanced meditation, creativity and Oklahoma, which maintains a float the tank, says Hutchison. spiritual experiences. clinic, have found the therapy is an This phenomenon can be especially Float therapy was invented by effective treatment for patients with beneficial for creative artists. “We have Dr. John C. Lilly, a neurophysiology anxiety disorders. a girl that always emerges from the tank specialist. The individual enters an “It frees your mind of distraction with an idea for a new painting,” says enclosed tank containing 11 inches and puts it in a zone,” explains Gray. “It Gray. He also regularly hosts a composer of water heated to 93.5 degrees—a removes the need for fight or flight, so that has worked with famous singers, normal temperature for human skin— those hormones are reduced. That part who has experienced innovative musical and some 1,000 pounds of dissolved of the brain mellows out.” breakthroughs while floating. Epsom salt. The effect is like buoyantly Floating is among the rare heal- floating in the Dead Sea, but in a Marvelous Magnesium ing modalities that can benefit body, clean, quiet, private realm. The water Lying for an hour in water infused with mind and spirit in just one hour, with is typically filtered three to five times Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, the repeat benefits. between each session and sanitized body receives a huge infusion of mag- using UV light; some also use peroxide nesium, a mineral essential to optimal Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer and ozone gas to purify the water. health. While calcium and vitamin D in San Diego, CA. Connect at Without any sensory input—no deficiencies get more attention, it’s even GinaMcGalliard.com. natural awakenings September 2017 25 BREAST CANCER 300,000 IU every day. Monthly blood tests are needed to make sure toxicity does not occur in response to these relatively high daily doses of vitamin A and vitamin D3. After six months, the doses of vitamin D3 and vitamin A can be reduced.

Vitamin E Suggested Dosage: 1,200 IU daily In one study, vitamin E succinate, a derivative of fat-soluble vitamin E, inhibited growth and induced apoptic cell death in estrogen receptor-negative human breast cancer cell lines. The study conclud- ed that vitamin E succinate may be of clinical use in the treatment of aggressive human breast cancers, particularly those that are resistant to anti-estrogen therapy. Wheatgrass Phytochemical indole-3-carbinol (I3C) Suggested Dosage: Daily juicing 3 to four times a day. There are phytochemicals in cabbage and that interfere with breast cancer cell growth. Wheatgras has a high content of indole-3-carbinol. Studies show that the phytochemical indole- Cancer Prevention 3-carbinol can inhibit activation of the estrogen receptor, thus Current research states that 90% of all cancers are lowering estrogenic stimulation in estrogen-dependent breast can- linked to diet and nutrition. Factors that protect cer cells. The daily juicing of fresh organic wheatgrass, cabbage, against cancer include eating a diet that consists and/or broccoli is suggested for breast cancer patients. primarily of fresh fruits. vegetables and other whole Coenzyme Q10 Suggested Dosage: 300 to 400 mg per day. foods; a healthy. active lifestyle; and avoiding foods Preliminary research from Europe indicates encouraging results and toxins that have been linked to cancer. when breast cancer patients take 300 to 400 mg a day of coen- zyme Q10.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Green Tea Suggested Dosage: 10 decaffeinated green tea extract capsules daily. While drinking green tea is a well-documented method of prevent- Suggested Dosage: 3 mg to 50 mg at bedtime ing cancer, it is difficult for the cancer patient to obtain a sufficient Melatonin blocks estrogen receptors somewhat similarly to the quantity of anti-cancer components in that form. We suggest that chemotherapy drug tamoxifen without the long-term side effects of a person with breast cancer take four to 10 decaffeinated green tea tamoxifen. Further, when melatonin and tamoxifen are combined, extract capsules every day. synergistic benefits occur. Melatonin can be safely taken for an indefinite period of time. Additionally, melatonin not only blocks Whey Protein Suggested Dosage: As directed. estrogen receptor sites on breast cancer cells, but directly inhibits Research using whey protein concentrate has led researchers to breast cancer cell proliferation and boosts the production of immune a discovery regarding the relationship between cancerous cells, components that kill metastasized cancer cells.The suggested dose of whey protein concentrate and glutathione, an antioxidant that melatonin for breast cancer patients is 3 mg to 50 mg at bedtime. protects the body against harmful compounds. It was found that Caution: Although melatonin is strongly recommended for breast cancer patients, whey protein concentrate selectively depletes cancer cells of their interleukin-2 (IL-2), which often is combined with melatonin, should be avoided glutathione, thus making them more susceptible to cancer treat- by breast cancer patients. IL-2 may promote breast cancer cell division. ments such as radiation and chemotherapy. Vitamin A and Vitamin D3 Suggested Dosage: (Vitamin A) 100,000 IU to 300 IU daily (Vitamin D3)4,000 to 6,000 IU daily diet and nutrition Vitamin A and vitamin D3 inhibit breast cancer cell division and can induce cancer cells to differentiate into mature, non-cancer Fruits and vegetables, apples, apricots, blueberries, cherries, cells. Vitamin D3 works synergistically with tamoxifen to inhibit citrus fruits, cranberries, figs, , kiwis, mangoes, papayas, breast cancer cell proliferation. Breast cancer patients should take peaches, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon, asparagus, beets, 4,000 to 6,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day on an empty stomach. broccoli, cabbage, carrots, leafy greens, onions, parsnips, squash, Water-soluble vitamin A can be taken in doses of 100,000 IU to sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress, and wheatgrass.

26 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com INFLAMMATION Turmeric Contains curcumin, a compound with stronger antioxidant prop- erties than vitamin E; a very potent anti-inflammatory agent; a stronger action than hydrocortisone, without the harmful side ef- fects; a very good agent for treating the chronic inflammation that accompanies free radical damage to tissues; promotes digestion and aids liver function by stimulating the secretion of bile. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) found in Wheatgrass A high-potency free radical scavenger that reduces infection and in- flammation. Wheatgrass has a high content of superoxide dismutase.

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Eat a diet composed of 75 percent raw foods, and drink plenty of herbal teas and juices. Eat foods high in flavonoids, which are pow- erful antioxidants and useful for inflammation reduction. and blueberries are excellent sources of flavonoids. Strawberries contain smaller amounts. Quercetin, found in onions, is good for Inflammation Prevention inflammation as well. Consume half of a fresh or fresh Inflammation has been linked to almost every major papaya daily. Pineapple contains bromelain and papaya contains disease known. Inflammtion is the spark that ignites papain, both enzymes that reduce swelling and inflammation. It cancer cells. Inflammation is a natural reaction to should reduce the pain and swelling in hvo to six days. Only fresh injury or infection. The affected tissues swell, red- pineapple or papaya (not canned) is effective. den, become warm and tender, and may be painful. Proteins called cytokines attack the threatening germ COMPLEMTARY THERAPIES and repair damaged tissues. Too much inflammation Wholebody Vibration 2-3 x per week for first 30 days can do the body harm, however, leading to immobil- Increases blood circulation and lymphatic drainage thereby removing ity, weight loss, and a weakening of muscle tissue toxins faster. The old fat deposits that have been stagnantly sitting and the power to fight disease. in areas are stimulated for use by the body again, thereby promoting fat metabolism and decreased body fat. Stronger metabolism and NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS circulation supports healing and reduction of inflammation. Whole Body Vibration will increase lymphatic circulation to Pain and Inflammation Enzyme remove acids. The Vibration Therapy also helps to vibrate acids Contains bromelain and papin enzymes to cut the inflammation in out of the tissues causing the pain or inflammation. The invol- the body. Bromelain also contains chemicals that interfere with the untary muscle contractions from WBV can also help tone and growth of tumor cells and slow blood clotting. Bromelain is used build weak muscles in the legs and feet to help improve balance, for reducing swelling (inflammation), especially of the nose and coordination, and other possible lower extremity issues. sinuses, after surgery or injury. It is also used for hay fever, treating a bowel condition that includes swelling and ulcers (ulcerative colitis), FAR Infrared Heat Treatments 2-3 x per week for first 30 days removing dead and damaged tissue after a burn (debridement), FAR helps capillaries to expand, thereby improving circulation. preventing the collection of water in the lung (pulmonary edema), FAR Infrared heat penetrates 5 cm into the body and heats at the relaxing muscles, stimulating muscle contractions, slowing clotting, joints and points of poor circulation. The result is better circula- improving the absorption of antibiotics, preventing cancer, shorten- tion and less waste in the tissue and joints. ing labor, and helping the body get rid of fat. Full-Body Nutrient Hydration 2 x per week for first 30 days Cinnamon Infuses the body with vitamins and antioxidants.Will help you Supports the immune system and may prevent infections in people sweat and flush out your system, while providing moisture to with weakened immune systems. It is an antioxidant, antibacterial your skin. When used prior to the Infrared Sauna, the steam and anti-inflammatory compound that helps protect against cellular helps improve circulation and oxygenation of the skin, assisting damage from stress and poor diet. in melanin production.

natural awakenings September 2017 27 like Prism Solar and DSM Advanced Sur- greenliving faces are also working on frameless clear panels, with cells bound between panes of glass. These attractive clear panels are highly resistant to fire and corrosion. Tesla, which recently acquired Solar- City, is marketing tempered glass photovol- taic shingles that integrate with tile roofing SOLAR HEATS UP materials to make the installation nearly un- detectable. Tesla claims they’re three times Demand Surges as Prices Fall as strong as standard roof shingles and guarantees them for the life of the house. by Jim Motavalli Solar Works for Many Now For an average household electric load of 600 kilowatt-hours per month, for example, a daily dose of five hours of direct sunlight and four-kilowatt system will likely meet demand. For house- holds with higher usage, especially in

Diyana Dimitrova/Shutterstock.com Diyana the South and West, bigger installations are the norm. “Solar system sizes have been growing fairly steadily as the price has come down,” Hobson notes. Thanks to Google Earth, solar install- ers usually know if a property has the right conditions; avoiding the fee for an onsite inspection. Houses with a southern orientation within 40 degrees of direct southern exposure are golden. Those with flat roofs work well because the panels ow is a good time to buy a solar can be tilted for maximum effect. Adjust- system and get off the grid. Solar Technical Breakthroughs able panels can also be adapted to the photovoltaic prices have fallen In 2016, the average residential solar best angle per season. Panels can’t be in N shade for a significant part of the day. 67 percent in the last five years, reports system produced seven kilowatts, at an Alexandra Hobson with the Solar En- average installed cost of $3.06 per watt, Rooftop installers can work around ergy Industries Association (SEIA). according to Hobson. A system cost- vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. If It’s a boom period for solar—a ing just over $21,000 before taking the major obstructions are a problem, ASES record 14.8 gigawatts were installed income tax credit yields a final net cost suggests a ground-mounted array or last year in the U.S. Solar represented of $15,000. “It’s a perfect marriage for solar pergola, a freestanding wooden 39 percent of all new electric capacity residential customers,” says Bill Ellard, an frame to mount panels. added to the grid in 2016, surpass- energy economist with the American Solar Solar systems heat swimming ing natural gas (29 percent) and wind Energy Society (ASES). “The systems will pools, too, offering huge operational (26 percent). In the first quarter of this produce electricity for about five cents per savings over conventional heaters. year, solar and wind together com- kilowatt-hour year-round compared to the They start at around $3,500 and aver- prised more than half of all new U.S. average electric price of 10.34 cents per age $5,500, compared to an average power generation. kilowatt hour tracked in March 2017.” $2,664 for a fossil-fuel heater, reports The Solar Investment Tax Credit New solar panel designs coming HomeAdvisor.com. was extended for five years at the end online mean even greater savings. Determine if a state has net meter- of 2015, so homeowners and busi- Panels with built-in micro-inverters ing laws, which make it easy to sell excess power from a whole-home nesses can qualify to deduct 30 percent are cutting home installation costs for system back to the grid. Check for local of the installed cost from their federal large central units (although their long- tax subsidies on top of the federal 30 taxes. Also, there’s no upper limit on term, all-weather durability isn’t clear percent. The beauty of solar is that once the prices for the qualifying panels. yet). A breakthrough at Japan’s Kobe the system is in place, operating costs There are 1.3 million solar University means single solar cells could achieve 50 percent efficiency, up are negligible. The lifespan of today’s systems in the U.S. now, with a new from the 30 percent formerly accepted panels is two decades and the payback one added every 84 seconds. Some as the upper limit. is just two to three years. 260,000 people currently work in the Ugly panel frames may also be industry, double the figure of 2012. a thing of the past. More aesthetically Jim Motavalli is an author, freelance California is the leader in installed pleasing frameless panels are expected journalist and speaker specializing in capacity, followed by North Carolina, this year from big players like SolarWorld, clean automotive and other environ- Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, Massa- Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, with mental topics. He lives in Fairfield, CT. chusetts and Utah. adapted mounting hardware. Producers Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

28 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com natural awakenings September 2017 29 Saving Lives with Infrared Thermal Imaging Anthony Piana and Alexander Sepper

The history of thermography can be mography for breast cancer screening. This each year, many times finding their own traced to the first cave woman that felt led to physicians recommending mam- cancers when they are in stage 3 and the forehead of the first cave baby. Even mography instead of thermography. Only have spread to the lymph nodes. Annual then, they knew that excess heat signals a few thermography proponents stayed on thermography can significantly address this inflammation, infection or another patho- course, and today thermography is prac- population and need. logical process in the body. Many early ticed mostly by alternative doctors. physicians knew this, too. Hippocrates put a clay/mud mixture on his patients More than 800 research articles have been Lymphatic System to see which dried first. He labeled them published on breast cancer screening “areas of pathology”. and thermography, a proven technology and Immunity The most ignored and abused system in with an approximate mean accuracy of 95 percent. A recent study performed by the body is the lymphatic system. There is Temperature Taking and New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Cornell no anatomical test that can locate areas University showed 97 percent sensitivity as of non-pathological lymphatic blockages. Insurance Funding it accurately identified 58 of 60 tumors. But thermography does identify congestion Most of us grew up in households where where blocked fluids have accumulated in school could only be missed if we had a the surface areas of the body. fever. Typically, a parent would take our Tumors Found Sooner oral temperature to determine if we had Long before breast cancer registers as a sol- Contributing factors include poor posture, a systemic infection and decide if we id, impenetrable density on an X-ray, more inflammatory foods, injuries and many stayed in bed. Early 20th-century medi- commonly referred to as a mammogram, it other assaults on the delicate nature of the cal research focused on taking tempera- develops a network of vascularity called an- lymphatic vessels. An overabundance of ture readings of smaller body regions. gioneogensis, which feeds the developing toxins and lack of lymphatic circulation The theory that the body is symmetrical tumor. The heat associated with blood flow will wall off the system to create a stagnant both anatomically and physiologically in these vessels is picked up by thermal pool of toxicity in localized areas. These was explored. Point-to-point compara- sensing cameras. A good analogy is newly putrid pools become breeding grounds for tive temperature analyses were made planted grass: Long before new grass can disease and cancer. and shown to be effective in diagnosing be seen, a network of roots must develop. A diseases. Early medical thermographers mammogram cannot see anything until the The effect of this is widely known, but used liquid crystal testing to compare grass sprouts, while a thermal camera can these pools of toxicity were impossible colored temperature patterns of the body. show developing roots. to see and therefore, were ignored. With For example, if the liver had an area of in- recent advances in thermal technology, we flammation, the skin surface temperature Two parallel studies, one undertaken in now are able to identify these regions and would show a different color pattern. As the former Soviet Union and the other address them with natural methods. technology improved, finer temperature conducted at the University of Wisconsin, differences were studied with infrared showed that approximately 70 percent Keeping in mind that our entire well-being detectors. Modern hospitals take body of tumors will register on a thermogram and resistance to cancer and disease relies temperatures as standard procedure for all eight to 10 years before they can be seen on a healthy immune system, it is impera- arrivals. Imagine what could be done if on a mammogram. This extra time allows tive that we evaluate the lymphatic system they used infrared scanning technology. patients and doctors that work with this and make lifestyle adjustments accordingly. technology to reverse many risk factors In 1956, Dr. Robert Lawson, of Montreal, and developing cancers. published the first paper on diagnosing Inflammatory Response breast cancer with thermal studies. This With the current poor outcomes of mam- The human inflammatory response is a approach caught on quickly and many re- mograms, as recently reported in the New primitive reaction to wall off injuries and searchers have dedicated their careers to re- England Journal of Medicine, it is time for infection. It does this ineffectively, though. fining this science. Other pathologies were all tools to be considered. Mammograms The challenge is when we respond to these also explored with thermography, including are only 83.3 percent effective at identify- conditions we overproduce scar tissue in all thyroid disease, cerebrovascular function, ing breast cancer in women 50 and older. affected areas. Many important filters in our neurology and other systemic diseases. The effectiveness is much lower when body self-destruct in the process of detoxi- applied to the general female population, fication. We are exposed to so many toxins The use of thermography for disease due to breast density differences. that our small liver and kidney filters cannot exploration got FDA approval in 1982 keep up withSEE the demand. PAGE Inflammation and was covered by Medicare. However, Currently, there is no routine screening is the result and this creates scarring. The special interest groups heavily promoted available for women in their 20s and 30s; filtration system in our bodies evolved over radiographic methods and by the summer approximately 20,000 young American time, when there were fewer environmental of 1984, Medicare stopped paying for ther- women are diagnosed with breast cancer toxins than today. The filter size was made 30 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com 66 for a go-cart, but today’s environment calls This makes it useful for performing a valuable method of testing. Full-body for a diesel truck-sized filter. Thermography comparative imaging to see a response exams for men and women of all ages is useful in identifying these areas of toxic from treatment. can be very useful as an annual pre- load and is an integral part of any detox ventive and safe screening device. program. Other inflammatory diseases may While thermal imaging does not see in- be identified with thermal imaging includ- side the body, it reveals the physiologic Dr. Anthony Piana is a board-certified ing thyroid dysfunction, skin cancer, arthritis clinical thermologist, and Dr. Alexan- and some abdominal disorders. and metabolic function of the area studied. In a world where medicine, der Sepper is a leading authority on radiation and surgery are commonly thermographic imaging. Radiation-Free over-prescribed, thermography can vi- Source: May 2014 issue of Natural Thermal imaging senses infrared radia- sualize health function. There is a slow Awakenings Cincinnati tion emitted from our bodies and does crossover occurring from anatomical not produce radiation. It is safe to use medicine to functional medicine by Call (337) 896-4141 thermography as often as needed; there mainstream practitioners. Thermogra- to schedule your full-body thermography is no need to wait between screenings. phy remains ahead of the curve and is exam. The cost is only $94.

natural awakenings September 2017 31 fitbody You can blink and half your life is gone. You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; Rodney Yee on Yoga you have to decide how to fill your life. as a Way of Life Simple Strategies for Staying on Track by Marlaina Donato

Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of stay- ing motivated may include exploration of a variety of tradi- tions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, in- terests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.” Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work]. Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all enowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of day long in the context of my body and my life; about being New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga prac- both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always Rtice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a and family life. philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well but to practice.” known—from stress reduction and pain management to a Because many American women have found their way more limber body and inner peace—Lee is also aware of to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel and advanced students. intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you “My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, he queries. we are constantly measuring ourselves against a standard, While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee. suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just With a professional background in classical dance and beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people than learned from.” do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice. joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone. not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.” how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to together and fully drink from that.” scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural Learn more at YeeYoga.com. state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia part of discipline is not about force.” artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com. 32 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com buy online save money save time

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34 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com natural awakenings September 2017 35 Kindergarten means healthykids “children’s garden” and originally took place outdoors. It’s commonplace today in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

Public School Programs ECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering year-long

programs for students in inquiry-based Kolinko/Shutterstock.com Tania outdoor learning for up to four hours a week. “We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build NATURE’S CLASSROOM teepees and lean-tos, and high school Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child students build bridges across streams.

by Meredith Montgomery Building Resiliency Sharing space with insects and plants Nature-based schools provide a child-centered, guided discovery requires special safety protocols and approach to early learning that appeals to kids, parents and teachers preparation, but the injury rate of out- door learning is no higher than that of and offers far-ranging benefits. indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only or youngsters at Tiny Trees Preschool, stream, we observe them from a bridge, to safe heights; they step on wet rocks, in Seattle, nature is their classroom— and then search out the headwaters but learn how to do so without falling,” Frain or shine; tuition even includes to see where they’re coming from,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work a rain suit and insulated rubber boots. explains Jay. because students have a sense of free- At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, dom within reasonable boundaries. in Milwaukee, children use downed Nature Preschools “In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat. wood to build forts and fires. Students of The launch of Earth Day in 1970 and We use picnic shelters in heavy rains. Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors America’s nature center movement in Children don’t have anxiety about the (ECO) program use spray bottles of col- the 1960s yielded another immersive future—rain means puddles to splash in ored water to spell words in the snow. nature-based model that includes in- and snow means building snowmen,” door learning. says Jay. Forest Schools The preschool at the Leadership Based on the publicly funded forest in Energy and Environmental Design- kindergarten model used by Scandina- certified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Developing the Whole Child vian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees includes three nature-focused indoor Outdoor learning naturally creates encompasses seven urban park loca- classrooms and three outdoor areas— knowledge of local ecosystems, en- tions throughout the city, ranging from two with manmade structures like a vironmental stewards and a sense of 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, slide and picnic tables, and one left place, but teachers also observe many playgrounds or commercially produced completely natural. Founding Direc- other developmental benefits. furniture and 30 percent less overhead, tor Patti Bailie says the children spend At the Magnolia Nature School, at “We can make exceptional education most of their day outside and teachers Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay. can take them beyond the play areas Madeleine Pearce’s agile and sure- “Most of the day is spent exploring to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, footed preschoolers can hike three the forest. If children see salmon in the wetlands and lakefront beach habitats. miles. Located in a rural county with 36 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com a 67 percent poverty rate, the school Parents and teachers often partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for fami- describe nature preschool OUTDOOR PLAY lies. Pearce attests how exploring the students as being more “We are innately connected to nature, but need to provide opportunities to 1,100-acre property fosters language observant, confident, skills. “With less teacher instruction, make that connection,” says Patti Bai- children have more time to talk freely inquisitive and engaged. lie, former assistant director of Antioch with each other.” University’s nature-based Early Child- Instead of loudly calling kids in, Outdoor preschools also fos- hood certificate program, in Keene, Purdy uses bird calls or a drum, which ter microbial exposure, essential for New Hampshire. Here’s how. fosters a sense of peace and respect. healthy immune system development. Get wild at home. 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natural awakenings September 2017 37 significantly higher probability for naturalpet bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases. According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 mil- ligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound puppy that daily eats about a cup of dog food would ingest approximately 0.25 mg fluoride per kg body weight a Monika Wisniewska/Shutterstock.com Monika day, based on average fluoride content in the eight contaminated brands it tested. Altogether, the puppy could be exposed to 3.5 times more fluoride than the EPA allows in drinking water. Large breed puppies may be exposed to even more fluoride due to higher water intake. Fluoride Alert Whatever the size and the ap- petite of a dog, Excess in Food and combined fluoride Tap Water Harms Pets exposure from food and by Karen Becker water can easily be- n 2009, an Environmental Working Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research come unsafe. Group (EWG) study found that bone points to the dangers of fluoride to Eating the meal and animal byproducts in eight human health, including: same food

I Brosch/Shutterstock.com Javier of 10 major national dog food brands n Arthritis every day, they may be contain fluoride in amounts between n Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) constantly 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. n Bone fractures Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) consum- n Brain damage and lowered IQ recommended maximum dose in drink- ing more n ing water. Some fluoride from tap water Damaged sperm and fluoride than used in the manufacturing of pet food increased infertility is healthy contributes to this. n Deactivation of 62 enzymes for normal Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead re- n Dementia searcher of the study, remarks, “A failed n Disrupted immune system regulatory system and suspect practices n Disrupted synthesis of collagen Fluoride-Free by some in the pet food industry puts n Genetic damage and cell death countless dogs at risk of ingesting n Hyperactivity and/or lethargy Feeding Tips excessive fluoride.” n Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin n In homemade food preparation, Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, produced by the pineal gland) avoid Teflon-coated pans, which soil and thus some food plants and water n Increased lead absorption may increase the fluoride levels supplies. More enters food via use of in food. fluoride-based pesticides and commercial n Increased tumor and cancer rate processing facilities. The EWG advises n Inhibited formation of antibodies n Avoid cooking with fluoridated that two-thirds of all Americans, along n Lowered thyroid function water, which concentrates fluoride with pets and farm animals, are exposed n Muscle disorders in the food. to artificially fluoridated tap water. n Avoid toothpaste or oral rinses Fluoride Dangers to Canines intended for humans, to brush Fluoride Dangers to Humans Dogs are at substantial long-term risk canine teeth. Dental health While fluoride exposure hasn’t been for exposure to unacceptably high levels products made for pets are studied in dogs or cats, according to of fluoride. They are, for example, at fluoride-free. 38 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com growth, leading to health problems and higher veterinary bills later in life. Offer limited to the first 50 participants. Ask for details at office. Prevent High Ingestion of Fluoride The EWG recommends owners pur- chase pet foods free of bone meal and other meals made from animal RESTORE byproducts. It also suggests that govern- ment set fluoride limits in pet food that protect both puppies and large breeds most at risk for bone cancer. Dr. Michael W. Fox, an internationally HEALTH recognized veterinarian and former vice president of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Inter- national, recommends providing pets with BUNDLE fluoride-free water; spring water or reverse osmosis filtered water also works well. In preparing homemade food for a Three Month Membership pet, make sure any added bone meal is free of fluoride and lead. Ethical bone Box of Frozen Wheatgrass (month 1) meal producers will test for these con- taminants; verify with the source. Bottle of BF-4 (month 2) buy Fox suggests a good bone meal Bottle of Vitamin E (month 3) substitute might be fossilized oys- online ter shell, dolomite or a synthesized Bottle of Vitamin D3 (month 3) save money or refined like 3 Infrared Sauna Sessions* save time calcium citrate, ascorbate, stearate or gluconate. Or, consider a pure 3 Foot Detox Sessions*www.45store.com tricalcium and dicalcium phosphate, 3 Whole Body Vibration Sessions* blended with magnesium. Fox attests that bones from longer- 1 iLIPO Session lived food animals such as dairy cows, BASIC Vitamin Test laying hens and breeding stock likely contain higher levels of fluoride than BASIC Thermography Exam shorter-lived animals like chickens, * one session must be done at Lafayette, Carencro, and Sunset Wellness center calves and lambs. In his article “Fluo- TOTAL COST = $903.00 ride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides accumulate in farmed BUNDLE PRICE ONLY = $100 animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fish meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollution- contaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fins, gills and scales of fish are often high in fluoride.” He recom- mends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep.

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Sunday September 10 Saturday September 2 best plays is directed by Mack Stearns. Iberia All American Mini Music Festival – Zydeco Music Festival – 8:30am-12am. Performing Arts League/Essanee Theatre, 126 Iberia St, New Iberia. 337-364-6114. 4-9pm. 2nd annual Lupus event with free Celebrate 35 years of the Zydeco festival educational materials, guest speaker, food with Zydeco, swamp-pop, swing, R&B, and Janet Jackson: State of the World Tour and musicians. $15 -$20. 4-A Sisters Lupus southern soul artists. Begin with a Zydeco – 8pm-12 am. Experience the Princess of Foundation. Brenda Andrus. Warehouse, 535 breakfast at the Opelousas Courthouse Square Pop stellar stage persona. Tickets as low Garfield St, Lafayette. 337-258-1666. and a10:30 am parade; from the Courthouse as $27. Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd, square to the Yambilee building for the Black Lafayette Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd, Pot Cook-off and enjoy the live music line-up. Lafayette. Monday September 11 Adults $10 and children $5. Yambilee Build- Soirée Royale – 5:30-7:30pm. The local chefs ing, 1939 W Landry St, Opelousas. Friday September 8 showcase skills to reveal the best in 7 food cat- egories. Guests taste signature dishes from each Lydia Cajun Food Fest – 11am-11pm. Chef and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Qigong Class – 8-9am and Thurs Sept 7. Thru Sat Sept 9. A family event with Cajun Funds to benefit scholarships and normal Certified instructor Dennis Wise leads this food, live bands, a car show, carnival rides, Chamber function. Evangeline Downs Event class based on an ancient Chinese health care arts and crafts and a poker run. Fundraiser Center, 2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Opelousas. system on the scenic grounds of the center. for Lydia Cancer Association. Weeks Park, – 7:30pm. A play that reveals Isaac Free. Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher 4412 Weeks Park Rd, Lydia. 337-367-1192. Rd, Lafayette. 337-232-0789. Lachmann, man in free fall immobilized mediocrity. Isaac Lachmann had big dreams. Saturday September 9 Now he just watches as his life unravels. Tuesday September 5 $10/$12 AcA’s James Devin Moncus The- Making Each Day Count – 9am-12pm. ater, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette. Yoga en Français – 5:30-6:45 pm. And Tues Suicide prevention & mental health aware- Sept 12, 19 & 26. Relax after work with ness event. A mile memorial walk, guest hatha yoga en français with RYT-200 Erin speakers, butterfly release, kids activities, Wednesday September 13 Segura. $5. Vermilionville- Performance mental health vendors and lunch. Alanah Hot Dogs for Seniors –10:30am-1:00 pm. Center, 300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette. Leger. Magdalen Square, 100 S Jefferson Purchase a hot dog with chili, chips, a drink, St, Abbeville. 337-898-6235. and a cookie to support St. Martin Parish Wednesday September 6 Yoga in the Galleries –11am -12pm. Class led Council on Aging. $6. Falyn Dupuis. Sydnie Mindfulness and Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. by an RYT-200 certified instructor. Bring your Mae Durand Activity Center, 391 Cannery own yoga mat and arrive 10 minutes before Certified instructor Dr. Mary Ann Doyle Rd, Breaux Bridge. 337-332-3063. class. Donation based with a suggested amount guides attendees through a stress-reducing of $10-$20. Paul and Lulu Hilliard University practice of mindfulness. East Regional Library, Art Museum, 710 E St Mary Blvd, Lafayette. Saturday September 16 215 La Neuville Rd, Youngsville. Other loca- Exit 11 Yard Sale – 7am-4pm. A shopping ex- tions: Wed Sept13, Main Library, 301 W Con- The Taco Festival – 12pm-12am. A taco- perience that runs through the historic towns of gress St, Lafayette; and Wed Sept 27, South topia of epic proportions, an entire festival Sunset and Grand Coteau, along highways 182 Regional Library, 6101 Johnston St, Lafayette. dedicated to the best food on the planet. Live entertainment includes: Chihuahua & 93 in Sunset and Grand Coteau, I-49 Exit 11. Beauty Pageant, animal shelter adoption and Louisiana Comic Con 2017 –10am-6pm. Thursday September 7 Lucha Libre Wrestling. $12 - $85. Amanda Thru Sun Sept 17. A diverse list of guests, “Belles: The Reunion” –7:30-9:30pm. Thru Moore. Parc International, 200 Garfield St, vendors, artists and fan groups, in an afford- Sept 10 and Sept 14-17. One of Mike Dunn’s Lafayette. 816-394-8886. able, family friendly environment. Children

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Tuesday September 19 Career Fair: Engineering, Sciences & Technology Day – 9am-1pm. And Wed Sept 20 Business, Arts, Liberal Arts & General Day. Employers and graduate schools net- work for opportunities of internship, co-op and professional employment. UL Lafayette Student Union, 620 McKinley St, Lafayette.

Wednesday September 20 “Moresi: The Man, The Industry” – 6 pm. Jim Farmer, general manager of Mo- resi Foundry, will speak about the founder Antoine Moresi. Learn about the foundry, ice plant, bottling plant, power plant and businesses that were inspired by Moresi. Jeanerette Museum, 500 Main St, Jeanerette, JeaneretteMuseum.com. 337-276-4408. Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival – Thru Sun Sept 24. Celebrate the sugar cane in- dustry with parades, carnival, live Cajun and Zydeco music, car show, sugar cookery, and artistry competitions, horticulture show, and pageantry. New Iberia. 337-369-9323.

Thursday September 21 2017 Social Workers and Professionals Meet – 12- 2pm. Social services agencies inform the community about public assis- tance, elderly programs, and assistance with finding employment. Martin Luther King Center, 309 Cora St, Lafayette.

Friday September 22 Music & Market – 5:30-8:30pm. An out- door concert takes in historic Opelousas and continues every Friday through October 20. The series spotlights Louisiana’s best musi- cal artists and fresh homegrown vegetables for purchase. Le Vieux Village/Farmers Mar- ket Pavilion, 828 E Landry St, Opelousas.

Saturday September 23 Cruzin’ for The Cause – 8am-4pm. Jeep & motor- cycle poker ride along with a tailgate style cook-off scheduled. All proceeds will be used to prevent suicide in Acadiana. Cajun Harley-Davidson Parking Lot, 724 I-10 South Frontage Rd, Scott.

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1077 Wisdom Road, Opelousas, LA CARIBBEAN Wellness Center (337) 678-1844 At the CARIBBEAN Wellness Retreat and Campground we focus on providing the ideal place to get away from it all. Our wellness center and vitamin shop offers the perfect opportunity to balance your body and your nutrition. Our yoga and aerobics studio is housed inside of the caribbean clubhouse and we offer more then 300 different video yoga and aerobic titles. Experience the peace and serenity of night time camping and swimming at our saltwater pool facility. When you enroll in any of our wellness programs ask about a weekend stay at the caribbean wellness retreat center.

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MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Restore your health when you detox, cleanse your colon, increase circulation, reduce inflamation, clear lym- phatic pathways, reduce stress – anxiety – depression, lower blood pressure, and restore nutrition. BASIC Program PREMIUM Program VIP Program $49 $69 $99 SaunaTOX SaunaTOX SaunaTOX VibeBody Treatment VibeBody Treatment VibeBody Treatment FootDETOX FootDETOX FootDETOX Zerona Zerona Zerona iLIPO iLIPO iLIPO (1x monthly choose 3 of 5 each visit) (2x monthly choose 3 of 5 each visit) (3x monthly choose 3 of 5 each visit) ------INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $249 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $496 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $744

RESTORE Health Program Restore your health when you detox, cleanse your colon, increase circulation, reduce inflamation, clear lymphatic pathways, reduce stress – anxiety – depression, lower blood pressure, and restore nutrition. 6-Week Program 10-Week Program 12-Week Program $340 (with program) $593 (with program) $762 (with program) 14 Infrared Sauna* 20 Infrared Sauna* 28 Infrared Sauna* 18 Whole Body Vibration* 24 Whole Body Vibration* 30 Whole Body Vibration* 12 Foot Detox* 18 Foot Detox* 21 Foot Detox* 12 Hydration Therapy* 17 Hydration Therapy* 19 Hydration Therapy* 9 Water/Lymphatic Massage* 12 Water/Lymphatic Massage* 15 Water/Lymphatic Massage* 2 Thermograms* 2 Thermograms* 2 Thermograms* 6 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* 9 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* 12 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* ------INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $2,410 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $4,190 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $5,135

BODY REBOUND Weight Loss Program Lose weight, reduce inches, reduce cellulite, reduce body fat, increase muscle, build strength, increase metabolism, reduce cholesterol, detox, build circulation, eat healthier. 6-Week Program 10-Week Program 12-Week Program $340 (with program) $593 (with program) $962 (with program) 14 Infrared Sauna* 20 Infrared Sauna* 24 Infrared Sauna* 18 Whole Body Vibration* 22 Whole Body Vibration* 25 Whole Body Vibration* 6 Foot Detox* 9 Foot Detox* 12 Foot Detox* 9 Body Wraps* 14 Body Wraps* 20 Body Wraps* 9 SlimPOD Slimming* 12 SlimPOD Slimming* 18 SlimPOD Slimming* 1 Thermogram* 1 Thermogram* 1 Thermogram* 9 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* 10 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* 12 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* Nutritional Supplements* Nutritional Supplements* 14 Dermosonic Cellulite Treatments* ------3 ZERONA Cold Laser Lipo* INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $3,185 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $4,615 Nutritional Supplements* ------INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $6,445 48 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com CANCER Wellness Program A cancer cell needs inflammation, acidic pH, low oxygen, stagnant lymph, and sugar. The cancer wellness program works to balance nutrition, reduce acid, detox, open lymphatic pathways, reduce stress and anxiety, restore body chemistry, increase oxygen levels, and reduce inflamation.

6-Week Program 10-Week Program 12-Week Program $440 (with program) $712 (with program) $940 (with program) 18 Infrared Sauna* 27 Infrared Sauna* 34 Infrared Sauna* 18 Whole Body Vibration* 24 Whole Body Vibration* 32 Whole Body Vibration* 9 Zerona* 9 Zerona* 9 Zerona* 12 Foot Detox* 21 Foot Detox* 32 Foot Detox* 12 Hydration Therapy* 20 Hydration Therapy* 24 Hydration Therapy* 15 Water/Lymphatic Massage* 20 Water/Lymphatic Massage* 31 Water/Lymphatic Massage* 2 Thermograms* 2 Thermograms* 2 Thermograms* 9 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* 12 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* 16 pH Acid Testing & Body Comp* ------INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $5,410 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $6,850 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $7,221

LASER TUMMY TUCK Treatments (zerona cold laser) The Zerona Laser is a cold laser that reduces the size of fat cells in the body. The 635 nm wavelength of the Zerona is specifically absorbed by the mitochondria (the cell’s energy generator), temporarily weakening the structure of the cell membrane. This creates a temporary opening allowing for the fat contents to seep out from the fat cell into the interstitial space from where it is processed by the lymphatic system.

6 Treatments 9 Treatments 12 Treatments $450 (with program) $675 (with program) $850 (with program) 6 Infrared Sauna 9 Infrared Sauna 12 Infrared Sauna 6 Whole Body Vibration 9 Whole Body Vibration 12 Whole Body Vibration 6 Zerona Laser Treatments 9 Zerona Laser Treatments 12 Zerona Laser Treatments ------INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $1,260 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $1,260 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $2,940

18 Zerona + 18 iLIPO 24 Zerona + 24 iLIPO UNLIMITED Treatments $1,600 (with program) $2,100 (with program) $4,500 (12 Weeks Daily) 18 Infrared Sauna or Body Wrap 18 Infrared Sauna or Body Wrap 36 Infrared Sauna or Body Wrap 18 Whole Body Vibration 24 Whole Body Vibration 36 Whole Body Vibration or Foot Detox 18 Zerona Laser Treatments 24 Zerona Laser Treatments 36 Zerona Laser Treatments 18 iLIPO Laser Treatments 24 iLIPO Laser Treatments 36 iLIPO Laser Treatments ------INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $4,875 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $6,900 INDIVIDUAL FULL PRICE: $11,500 iLIPO is a direct skin laser treatment for fat reduction. ADD iLIPO to any 6,9,12 program for $300

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SPECIAL NOTE: Items with a “*” denote approximate number of sessions. Each wellness program is customized to the patient/client needs. We do not guarantee that you will receive the exact number of sessions listed - most programs are at least, sometimes more, and/or close to the number of sessions stated. All programs are based on calendar days and end once 6, 10, or 12 calendar weeks has passed from the beginning date of the wellness program.

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Good For: Weight Loss, High Blood Pressure, Cancer INFRARED SAUNA Prevention, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Circulation

Infrared Sauna Therapy can burn hundreds of calories by increasing your metabolism and core temperature. Far infrared heat also breaks down cellulite, trapped water, fat and wastes as part of the detoxification process. During a session, the infrared sauna will raise your body temperature, inducing an artificial fever. Fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response. The intense sweating during Infrared Sauna Therapy will enhance your immune system and increase your overall health and resistance to disease. Infrared Sauna Therapy is excellent for detoxifying the body. The infrared heat stimulates sweating, while penetrating deeply and releasing toxins that can then be eliminated by the body through the sweat. Infrared Sauna Therapy has been effective in providing pain relief to those suffering from back pain, sprains, strains, bursitis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, headaches and many other muscular-skeletal ailments. Infrared Sauna Therapy has been show to promote a rebalancing of the body’s hormones through its effect on the autonomic nervous system, thereby reducing the negative physical impact of stress on the body. Individual Price: $45/session

Good For: Detoxing the Body, Weight Loss, Diabetes, ION FOOT DETOX THERAPY Depression, Circulation

Foot detox can help with avoiding disease and maintaining vitality as we age requires the maintenance of an alkaline environment throughout the body – which is virtually impossible to accomplish in our high-tech, high-stress, toxic society, unless we follow a detoxification program. Ionic Detoxification Therapy is a simple, relaxing treatment. Healthy individuals can expect to feel lighter and experience a greater sense of well being from each detoxification treatment. You will be able to think more clearly and have more energy. This treatment is especially beneficial to those who suffer from edema, inflammation, gout, osteoarthritis and pain. Individual Price: $45/session

Good For: Circulation, Healing the Body, Weight Loss, WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION Diabetes, Depression, Cancer Wellness, Toning LOW IMPACT EXERCISE Whole-body vibration is a greaat alternative to strenuous exercise. Fatigue and lack of mobility are easily overcome, ensuring a higher quality of life for everyone. Whole-body vibration is great for athletes, individu- als wanting to maitain health, or even the elderly, disabled, or individuals with limited mobility. Whole-body vibration research has shown an increase in serotonin levels after vibration. What Whole Body Vibration Can Do? These vibrations (used individually or together), engage 97% of your muscle fibers. Thousands of involuntary muscle contractions are triggered throughout your body, naturally stimulating every cell – includ- ing your muscles, bones, and soft tissue.

Vibration Types: Oscillation – The pivotal movement mimics walking. When using oscillating whole body vi- bration, the engaged muscles contract alternately, as in normal walking motion, so the same muscle groups on both sides of the body are not contracted at the same time. This type of movement is generally supported by the medical community as a healthier vibration, as it has less vertical impact on the body, creates less stress on the organs, and maintains flexibility in the spine.

Vibration Types: Linear – The vertical movement primarily duplicates the jump reflex. This type of exercise may be unsuitable for users with joint or spinal problems. The muscles on both sides of the body contract simultaneously, resulting in very high impact. Linear WBV exercisers are effective for improving jump height, which is why they are popular with football and basketball players. Individual Price: $35/session

50 Acadiana www.NAacadiana.com Good For: Insomnia, Detoxing the Body, Anxiety HYDRATION THERAPY Depression, Cancer Wellness, Healing the Body The INFRARED EFFECTS used in hydration therapy help reduce and balance acid level, improves the nervous system, prevention of bacteria growth, normalization of blood cholesterol, speeds up repair of body cells, maintains warmth and promotes better sleep, promotes elimination of waste and harmful heavy metals out of human body. The therapy bed uses Hydrofusion which is an exceptional technological breakthrough that creates a single blended energy from infrared heat and steam. It optimizes skin cleansing and detoxification, resulting in more balanced, hydrated skin and increased nutrient absorption from skin care products. This therapy prepares the body to sweat. The moisture cannot vaporize in the moist steam environment, thus forming a protective layer on the body surface. This condensation layer is absorbed back into the skin, increasing oxygen supply to the blood stream and tissues leaving skin soft, supple and rejuvenated. The Hydration station™ uses Colorbath™ digital lighting technology (LEDs). These strategically placed chromotherapy LEDs blanket the whole body in atmospheric colored light. The chromotherapy generates a rich variety of mood enhancing programs, leaving clients in a state of harmony and balance. The ergonomically designed bed features a patented vibratory system with adjustable rhythms. Vibration can be delicate or intense for relaxing or stimulating programs. Vibra- tory massage provides muscle relaxation, relief of minor aches and pains, and improves local blood circulation. Individual Price: $45/session Good For: Relaxation, Stress, Anxiety, Circulation, AQUA MASSAGE THERAPY Diabetes, Hypertension, Relieving Muscle Pain

The heat and massage helps to relieve stress and anxiety.. The water is warmed to a temperature suitable to the patient’s sensitivity level. Heat has long been a therapeutic treatment choice of chiropractors and physical therapists in treating soft-tissue injuries and sports-related muscle strains. Heat and massage together may help reduce muscle tension and pain, increase joint range of motion and encourage blood flow. J ust like using a traditional massage, an aqua massage can assist in relieving muscle pain, including pain that is caused by fibromyalgia. The massage will also improve circulation and relax muscles. Like other forms of massage, aqua massage is used to reduce pain and inflammation in sore, tense muscles and to encourage a state of overall relaxation. Other benefits of regular treatments may be improved sleep patterns, decreased muscle spasms, improved circulation and better body awareness, as in improved posture and alignment. Individual Price: $45/session

Good For: Weight Loss, Inch Loss, Reducing the ZERONA “Tummy Tuck” Laser Size of Fat Cells, Detoxing

Zerona Laser lipo offers a non-invasive treatment for fat, targeting fat cells while sparing other tissues in the body. The Zerona works by aiming lasers specifically designed to puncture holes in your fat cells at your lower body. The lasers slowly perforate the cells so that they deflate. Zerona is the first non-invasive body contouring procedure to effectively remove excess fat without the negative side effects associated with surgical methods. Zerona utilizes the same cold laser technol- ogy, which has been shown to emulsify fat and allow it to move to interstitial space. Although this technology was originally utilized to help assist tumescent liposuction procedures, it was found that the cold laser treatment alone helped clients to reduce inches from their waist, hip and thighs. The cold laser technology behind the Zerona procedure was shown to exclusively release the cellular contents of fat cells while leaving the capillaries and other cells within the interstitial space intact. The release of the fat cell contents is the result of the disruption of the cell’s membrane. This mem- brane disruption, called a transitory pore, is the result of low-level laser stimulation.

Through a double blind, randomized, multi-site and placebo-controlled study, the Zerona procedure is proven to be an effective non-invasive and body contouring procedure. On average, clients lost on average 3.64 inches from the circumference of their waist, hip and thighs, whereas the placebo group only lost an average of a half of an inch. The Zerona cold lasers provide clients with a safer alternative to surgical procedures, which can result in bruising, swelling, and damage to other tissues. There is no need to wear bandages with Zerona and since there is no pain, there is no need for anesthesia. Unlike other non-invasive approaches, Zerona low-level lasers do not rely on heating tissue, which can cause discomfort. There is no downtime, so Individual Price: $99/session clients can resume their normal activities immediately.

Good For: Weight Loss, Inch Loss, Fat Loss, Reduces iLIPO Fat Reduction Cholesterol Level

The iLIPO emits low levels of laser energy, which creates a chemical signal in the fat cells, breaking down the stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol and releasing them though channels in the cell mem- branes. The fatty acids and glycerol are then transported around the body to the tissues that will use them during metabolism to create energy. This process of fatty acid release is a natural response of the body when the body needs to used stored energy reserves, thus i-Lipo is not creating any unnatural reaction in the body nor does it affect or damage any surrounding structures such as skin, blood vessels and peripheral nerves. A period of exercise post treatment will ensure the complete metabolism and thus elimination from the body of the freed fatty acids. Individual Price: $99/session

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