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Wedon’tknowmuchaboutthefirstThanksgiv-ing—youknow,theonethathasinspiredoh-so-manyconstructionpaperhandprint

turkeys.Butonething’sforsure:thePilgrimswereontosomething.Settingasidetimetoappreciatewhatevergiftsyou’vebeengiven,largeorsmall,upliftsyouandeveryonearoundyou.In“LivingGratitude”(page31),LeoBabauta,founderofthesimplicityblogZenHabits.net,explainswhygivingthanksshouldbeadailyprac-tice,notanannualone. I’llstartmypracticenow,bythankingalltheres-taurantsandmarketsthatsharedthedelicious,healthyrecipesyou’llfindbeginningonpage24.Chattanooga’sfirstcertified“green”restaurant,212Market,offereditsrecipeforRieslingPoachedAppleswithChantillyCream(pearswork,too,says212ownerSallyMoses).VillageMarketinOoltewah,Tennessee,providedafresh,flavor-packedalternativeto(blech)cannedcranberrysauce.BenefitYourLife,Knoxville’sgluten-freemarket,shareditsrecipeforAlmondFlourCornbread—aperfectsidedishorthefoundationforaterrificstuffingordressing.Andthenthere’sDinnerinaPumpkin,acenterpiecedishpassedalongbythestaffnutri-tionistatChattanooga’sCenterforIntegrativeMedicine.Wehopeyou’lltrythesehealthyrecipesinyourownkitchen,forThanksgivingoranyfallfeast. LeoBabautasays,“Gratitudeturnsbadthingsintogoodthings.”Isayhardworkhelps,too.Caseinpoint:AlisonCampbell,whoboughtherparents’busi-ness,FamilyHerbShop,onlytohaveafireseriouslydamagetheHixsonstoreweekslater.Fortunately,Alisonisasresilientasthebusinesshasbeen;innotimeshe’dmovedtoanew,largerlocationfarthernorthonHixsonPike.WearesogladthatAlisonwasabletogetbackonherfeetsoquickly,andwearegratefultotheFamilyHerbShopforthemanyyearsofserviceandexcellentadviceithaspro-videdtocustomersinHixsonandthewiderChattanoogacommunity.YoucanreadaboutFamilyHerbShopinourNaturalNeighborcolumn,page18. Wehopeyou’lljoinusinwelcominganotherfamilybusinesstoChattanooga.MichigannativesJoeandRebeccaKleinfellinlovewiththeScenicCitywhentheypassedthroughdrivingtoandfromchiropracticschoolinAtlanta.Luckyforus,theydecidedtosetupshophere:InspireChiropractichasjustopeneditsdoorsinChattanooga’sSouthside.ReadmoreaboutInspireChiropracticandtheKleins’specialtiesonpage7. Finally,IhadthegoodfortunetospendaweekendlastmonthattheSoutheastWomen’sHerbalConferenceandsharesometimewithsongwriter/poetRachelBagby.UsingDekaaz,hertechniqueforwritingpoetry,I’vecreatedashorttributetoJohnVoellII,co-founderofNaturalAwakeningsPublishingCompany(seeme-moriam,page10).

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Inspire Chiropractic Brings Family Care to Southside

Joe Klein, DC, and Rebecca Klein, DC

EvenbeforeDoctorsofChiroprac-ticJoeandRebeccaKlein

openedthedoorstoInspireChiro-practic,theirnewpracticeontheSouthside,theyknewwhattheirfirstjobwouldbe:changingChatta-noogans’perceptionofwhatchiropracticcareis.“Chiropractichasalwaysbeenaboutimprovingthebody’sfunction,”RebeccaKleinsays.“Becauseweworkwiththespine,peopletendtothinkofusas

‘backdoctors.’Actually,we’renervoussystemdoctors.Wetakecareofyournervoussystembecauseitcontrolseveryfunctionalaspectofyourbody,fromdigestingtobreathing.” Sheunderstoodtheconnectionbetweenchiropracticandoverallhealthlongbeforeshestudiedit.Atage14,afteryearsofbattlingchronicpneumoniaandtakinganarsenalofmedications,shefinallyfoundreliefafterreceivingchiroprac-ticcare.“OnceIhadaproperlyfunctioningnervoussystem,mybodywasabletohealitselfandIdidn’tgetsickasoften,”shesays.“That’showchiropracticworks:weremovetheinterferencefromthebodysothatthebodycanhealitself.” Rebeccafocusesonathleticperformance,whileJoespecializesinpediatricandmaternitycare.HeiscertifiedinActivatorMethods,aclinicallytestedchiropracticinstru-ment,andWebsterTechnique,whichhelpsrealignthepelvisofpregnantwomentofacilitateabetterbirthprocess.“WelookforwardtoservingthepeopleofChattanoogaandwelcomethemtoourfamilypractice,”hesays.

Inspire Chiropractic is located at 400 E. Main St. Ste. 140-B, Chat-tanooga. For more information, contact the office at 423-834-7125 or [email protected], or visit InspireChiro.com. See ad, page 8.

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LearningRxofChattanoogawillhostanopenhouseonNovember23from10a.m.to1p.m.Thepublicisinvited

tothefreeevent,wheretheycanenjoysnacks,watchbrain-trainingdemonstrationsandseesomeofthemosteffectivetrainingtoolsLearningRxhasperfectedoverthepast30years.Visitorscanwinprizesforparticipatinginbrainchal-lenges,scheduleacognitiveskillsassessmentfor50percentofftheoriginalprice,andlearnDirectorMichelleHeckerDavis’giftideasforfillinga“SmartMom’sToyBox.’” “Simpletoys,whenusedproperly,canhelpdevelopcomplexlearningskills,”Davissays.“Cognitiveskills—likeattention,auditoryandvisualprocessing;memory;process-ingspeed;andlogicandreasoning—areessentialtoolsthathelpkidsbecomebetterlearners.Researchnowshowsthatlearningskillscanbetaughtandthereforeimproved.Braintrainingdoesforthemindwhatexercisedoesforthebody.”

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CAHS Founder Joyce Petrak Remembered

JoycePetrak,apioneerinalternativeandcomple-mentarywellnessmodalitiesinEastTennesseeand

founderoftheComplementaryAlternativeHealthSociety(CAHS),passedawayunexpectedlySeptem-ber29. “Dr.Joy”establishedCAHSin1999asanedu-cationorganizationdedicatedtobringingscienceandspiritualitytogetherinEastTennessee,withspecialclasses,activities,monthlyprogramsandsymposiumsinKnoxville,Athens,OakRidge,LoudonandChat-tanooga.ThespiritandmissionofCAHSarecarriedforwardbyCHEO(theComplementaryHealthEduca-tionOrganization)inChattanoogaandKnoxville. PetrakgraduatedfromtheUniversityofDe-troitwithadegreeinjournalism.Sheworkedasa

photojournalist,editorandteacherbeforeinvestigatingnaturalandalternativehealingmethodstoheraddressherownserioushealthproblems.ShegraduatedfromtheMichiganCollegeofNaturopathyin1978asaniridologistandnaturo-pathicnutritionalconsultant;begantouseandstudyBachFlowerRemediesin1980;andearnedadoctorateofclinicalhypnotherapyin1991.ShewroteseveralbooksstillavailableatAmazon.com.TheyincludeHow to Remember Bach Flower Remedies: Or First Get the Elephant Off Your Foot (1992), Angels, Guides & Other Spirits (1997)andFrom Atlantis to the Future (2007).

She is survived by her husband, Bob Petrak; her children, Brian Petrak, Christal Petrak, Diane Rose and David Petrak; and numerous grandchildren. Donations in her name can be made to PIME Missionaries: PimeUsa or 313-342-4066.

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Center MedSpa Sets Move to Southside

OnNovember29,CenterMedSpa

willmovefromits3rdStreetlocationtotheCenteronMain,anew,green20,000-square-footbuildingat320EastMainStreetinChattanooga’sSouthside.ThespadoorswillofficiallyopenDecember2. ThenewCenterMedSpawillcovermorethan7,000squarefeet,saysdirectorJennieGentry.Theretailareawillfeaturecustomwoodfurnishingshighlightedbynaturallightfromfloor-to-ceilingwindows.“Clientswillhaveachoicetobeseatedina‘clothed’waitingareaorthemoregrace-ful‘robed’relaxingroomoverlookingaserenerockgarden,completewithwaterfeature,”Gentrysays.Fiveroomswillbedevotedtotherapeuticmassage,includingcouples’massage.Therealsowillbefourmoreroomsforcustom-blendedYon-Kafacials,peelsandwaxing;atreatmentroomforPalomarLaserservices;aseparatenailroom;andmen’sandwomen’slockerrooms. GentrysaysCenterMedSpaissettoattainSilverLEEDCertificationfornewconstructionbytheUSGreenBuildingCouncil.CenterMedSpawillbelocatedonthefirstflooroftheCenteronMain,whichwillalsohousetheCenterforIn-tegrativeMedicine,acommunityroomandphysicaltherapyservices.TheCenteronMainwillshowcasebothfloorsDecember7duringtheseventhannualMAINx24festival.

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JohnR.Voell,father,author

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Well Kempt Cottage Blends Aesthetics, Organization

Asasuccessful“serialentre-preneur,”JulieNelsonhas

wornmanyprofessionalhats—landscapedesigner(asownerofArtisticOrganics),floraldesign-er(asownerofPejouxDesigns),environmentallyfriendlyhousecleaner,andeventdesigner—plusshe’sformallytrainedinthree-dimensionaldesignandmassagetherapy.Nowshe’slaunchedanewChattanoogabusiness,WellKemptCottage,whichbringstogetherallhertalentsandpassionsunderoneroof.

WellKemptCottageoffersavarietyofservicesdesignedtopromoterelaxation,harmonyandbalanceinafunc-tional,aestheticallypleasinghomeenvironment,Nelsonsays.“Whetheryou’reinneedofcompassionateassistancede-clutteringandorganizingareasofyourhome,aweeklyhousecleanerwhounderstandsyourcommitmenttomain-taininganenvironmentallyfriendly,nontoxicenvironment,oradesigner’seyetoreinventthespacesthatnolongerrep-resentyouruniquepersonality,WellKemptCottageprovidestheknowledge,expertiseanddiligencetogetthejobdonewithease,”shesays. Nelsonsaysthisnewventureisthemanifestationofherloveof“creatingspace”—somethingthatgrewandevolvedthroughherworkovertheyears.“Personalobjectsandspaceshavesomethingtosay,”sheexplains.“Whenyouclearawayallthedust,dirtandclutter,andthenartfullyar-rangethepersonaleffectsofahome,itissorefreshingtoseehowitcanrestoreandrejuvenateyourwholelife.”

For more information about Well Kempt Cottage, visit WellKemptCottage.com or call 423-443-2422. See resource guide listing, page 37.

Heavy Metals “Sneaky,” Doctor Says

Theeffectsofleadinthebodylingerlongafterthe

leaditselfisdetectablethroughbloodtesting,andthatcanleadtoincorrectdiagnosisandtreat-mentofsymptoms,saysCharlesAdams,MD,ofFillCircleMedi-cal.“Mostdoctorswhocheckthebloodforleadandseelittleornonewillprescribeanantidepressantfortheirpatient’sfatigue,sleeptroubles,memoryproblemsandlowlibido,”hesays.“Theproblemisthatleadandotherheavymetalsaresneaky.Theyclearfromthebloodratherquickly,butthentheyaredepositedinthebone,liver,nerves,brain,heartmuscle,jointsandotherareasthroughoutthebody.” Americanshaveaboutathousandtimestheleadintheirbonesasdidtheirpre-IndustrialRevolutionances-tors,hesays,andmedicalstudiesconfirmthatthereisno“safe”levelofleadinthebody.Heavymetalsinthebodycanincreasetheriskforcancer,heartattack,highbloodpressureandstrokeandcauseproblemswithmemory,bal-ance,strength,energy,fertilityandsexdrive. Thebodynaturallyridsitselfofsomeheavymet-alsthroughsweatingandelimination,hesays,butchelatingagentsfacilitatetheprocess.“Oralchelationisanoption,butitisnotnearlyasefficientasintravenouschelation,whichhasbeenusedworldwidefor60yearsandwasrecentlyprovensafeandeffectiveinanationwidestudysponsoredbytheNationalInstitutesofHealth.”Adamsrecommendsregularintravenouschelationaspartofapreventivehealthandwellnessprogram.

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New Practice Focuses on Hands-On Healing

RonaldMelzack,theCanadianpsychologistwhopioneered

modernpainresearch,famouslynotedthattheuseofmechani-calpressuretorelievepainisuniversal.“Thereisnotoneofuswhodoesnotstretchanachingbackorrubanareathathurts,”hesaid.“Theseareourown,almostinstinctive,maneuverswhichhavedevelopedintovariousanti-painprocedures.”RegisterednurseandlicensedmassagetherapistAprilNelsonhasopenedSoftTouchTherapeu-ticMassage,anewpracticein

EastRidgefoundedonthisphysiologicaltruthanddedicatedtothefundamentalpowerofhands-onhealing. AgraduateofChattanoogaMassageInstitute,Nelsonworkedasanursefor16yearsbeforelaunchinghermassagepractice.“Imissedthehands-onhelpingthatthehealth-caresystemhasgottenawayfrominrecentyears,”shesays.“Ibelievethatmassagetherapycanboostaperson’simmunesystem,makingthemlesssusceptibletoillness.Itcanalsoimprovecirculation,calmthenervoussystem,andpromotearestfulnight’ssleep,amongmanyotherhealthandlifestylebenefits.” Overthepastdecadeorso,thehealingpowerofmas-sagehasgainedincreasingacceptancebyWesternmedicine,Nelsonsays.In1998,Harvard-trainedpsychiatristJamesGordon,MD,wrote,“Theideathattouchcanhealisanoldone…butinrecentyears…Scienceisconfirmingwhatweknewinourhearts…that‘massageismedicine.’”

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Reflexology Rubs Out Chronic Symptoms

KendaKomulawasintroducedtoreflexologyatage17,whensomeone

usedthetechniquetohelprelieveherchronicfootpainandsinusinfections.Theresultsweresodramaticthatsheul-timatelydecidedonacareerinreflexolo-

gy.NowpracticingatBridgetoHealthinNorthChattanooga,Komulaisofferingspecialdiscountedsessionstoencourage

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otherstotrythisformofalternativemedicine. “Reflexologyisbasedontheprinciplethatwehavere-flexesinourpalmsandthesolesofourfeetthatcorrespondtoalltheglandsandorgansinourbody,”Komulasays.“Reflexologistsworkthosespotstoincreasethebloodsup-plytotheentirebody,boostingcirculationandhelpingthebodynormalize.”Herownexperiencebeganwhensomeonetrainedinreflexologyrubbedherachyfeet.Notonlydidherfootproblemsclear,butsodidhersinuses. Whileshefirstlearnedthetechniqueforherownben-efit,sheeventuallyenrolledintheInternationalInstituteofReflexologyinSt.Petersburg,Florida.Morethanadecadelater,sheuseswhatshe’slearnedtorelieveothers’chronicsymptoms,fromheadachestolowbackpain.Sheaddsthatreflexologycanworkasaninitialdiagnostictool:whenapa-tientconstantlycomplainsofsorenessinoneareaofthefoot,Komulawillrecommendthatheorshehavethecorrespond-ingareaonthereflexologychartcheckedbyaphysician.

Bridge to Health is located at 207 Woodland Ave., Chatta-nooga. For a limited time, Komula is offering a one-hour re-flexology session (regularly $60) for $50. For an appointment, call 423-400-9175. See resource guide listing, page 38.

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manpotentialmovementhasrootsinthegrandfatherofretreatcenters;TheShiftNetwork’sfounder,StephenDinan,bothworkedatEsalenandcontributedtoEsalen’sCenterforTheory&Research. Dinanexplainsthatatameditationretreat,hereceivedadetailedvisionof“alargeglobaltransformationnetworkthatwouldbehelpingtousherinashifttothenewera.”TheShiftNetworknowoffersfreeteleseminarsandonlinesummitsonsubjectsrangingfrommeditationandparentingwithpresencetoenlightenedbusinesspracticesandcultivatingpeace. “WestartedwithTheSacredAwak-eningSeries—40dayswith40spiritualleaders—and30,000peoplesignedupin21days,”saysDinan.TheInspir-ingWomenSummitattracted25,000participants.Since2010,morethan400,000peoplefrom160countrieshaveparticipatedinfreeteleseminars;18,000havepaidforonlinecoursessuchasBarbaraMarxHubbard’sAgents of Conscious Evolution,AndrewHar-vey’sChrist PathandThomasHüebl’sAuthentic Awakening. TheShiftNetworkhasalreadyreachedprofitabilityanddonatedmorethan$50,000tononprofits.Dinan’svisionincludesprovidingeducationprogramcertifications;buildingamultimediaplatformofe-zines,mobilephoneappsandwebTVbroadcasts;andeventuallybuildingfacilitiesandintentionalcommunitiestomodelthepossibilitiesofamorehealthy,peaceful,sustainablewayoflife. Fromreadingabookonmeditationtoattendingayogaintensiveortappingintoamultifacetedcommunitystrivingtochangetheworld,wehavemyriadopportunitiestoleadanexaminedlife.Whiletheseekermayhaveapersonalgoalinmind,eachmodeofself-inquirycanexpandoutwardtowardmakingtheworldabetterplace. Hayencouragesusall.“You’vebeencriticizingyourselfforyearsandithasn’tworked.Tryapprovingofyourselfandseewhathappens.”

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riesling poached Apples

Ingredients:12 medium applesjuice and peel of 2 oranges1½ c Riesling (or another not-too-sweet dessert wine)3 c water2½ T honey1 c sugar1 vanilla bean, split1 cinnamon stick4 cloves1 c cranberries (optional, for color)

Directions:Peeltheapples,cuttheminhalfandscooptheseedsout.

Puteverythinginapot,includingtheapples,andbringthemtoaboil.

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chantilly cream

Ingredients: 2½ c lightly whipped cream sifted confectioners’ sugar2 T apple brandy or other liqueur (Amaretto or other nut flavors are great.)1 t vanilla extract (optional)

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Directions:Zestlemon.Cutwhitepithfromre-maininglemon,cutthelemoncross-wisetoremoveseeds,andthencutthelemoninto¼-inchdice.

Combineallingredientsandslowlybringtoaboil,stirringtodissolvesugar.

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Serveatroomtemperature.Removecinnamonstickjustbeforeserving.

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dinner in a pumpkin

Ingredients:1 medium pumpkin1 onion, chopped2 T vegetable oil2 lbs ground beef2 T soy sauce2 T brown sugar1 (4-oz.) can sliced mushrooms1 (15-oz.) can cream of chicken soup1½ c cooked rice1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts

Directions:Cutoffthetopofthepumpkinandthoroughlycleanoutpulpandseeds.Preheatovento350°F.

Heatvegetableoilinalargeskilletandsautéonionsuntiltender.

Addmeatandbrown.Draindrippingsfromskillet.

Addsoysauce,mushrooms,brownsugarandsoup.Simmer10minutes,stirringoccasionally.

Addcookedriceandwaterchestnuts.

Spoonmixtureintocleanedpumpkinshell,replacepumpkintop,placethepumpkinonabakingsheetandbakefor1hour,oruntilthepumpkinistender.

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Ingredients: 1 medium pumpkin4 c water1 T extra-virgin olive oilseasonings of choice (see steps 4 & 5 below)

Directions:Preheatovento250°F.Separatestringyfiberfrompumpkinseedsandthentransfertheseedstoastrainerandrinsewell.(1pumpkinyieldsabout2cupsofseeds.)

Inamediumpot,bringwatertoaboil.Addseeds,reduceheatandboilgentlyfor10minutes.

Drainwellandthentransferseedstoapapertowel-linedbakingsheetandpatdry.

Forspicypumpkinseeds,mixthemwithoilplus½teachgarlicsalt,cumin,corianderandcardamombeforeroasting.

Forsweetpumpkinseeds,mixthemwithoilplus1teachgroundcinna-mon,clovesandgingerand1½Tdarkbrownsugarbeforeroasting.

Almond flour cornbread CourtesyofBenefitYourLife,Knoxville

BenefitYourLife,amarketandbakeryspecializingingluten-freegoods,hasfoundplentyofwaystomaketradi-tionalholidayfooddeliciousandsafeforpeoplewithfoodallergies,glutensensitivitiesorCeliacdisease.MarketownerRhoniSpeedsaysalmondflourcornbreadworksgreatasanaccompa-nimenttoacool-weathermealorasthebasisforgluten-freedressingorstuffing.Serves8-12.

Ingredients:1 c cornmeal

¾ c almond flour1 t baking powder1 t salt2 large eggs1 c coconut creamer/milk1 t lemon juice or buttermilk1-2 T honey, to taste4 T melted butter or ghee 1 T butter or ghee for panoptional add-ins: jalapeños, ½ c grated cheese, ½ can creamed corn

Directions:Preheatovento400.Combinelemonjuiceorbuttermilktococonutcreamerandsetasideuntilcreamerthickens.

Combinedryingredientsinalargebowl.

Mixeggs,honeyandcoconutcreamerinseparatebowl.Addinmeltedgheeandcombinewell.

Addwetingredientstodryonesandmixwell.

Heatamediumskillet(8-9inches)overmediumheat.Addgheeandswirlarounduntilmelted.

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doorsandmissingoutonresupplyingvitaminD,whichmakesusmoresusceptibletodisease.Otherssaythatwhenthetemperaturedrops,thebodyusesmoreenergytostaywarminsteadoftofendoffinfection.Whathealthpractitionersdoknowisit’spossibletomaintainimmunitynaturallywithdiet,lifestyleandaproperwholefoodssupplementroutine.Considerthesetipsfromthreeexpertstostaveoffillnessandshortenitsduration.

NAturopAtHic doctorChristopherJohnson,DoctorofNaturopathyThriveNaturopathic,Arlington,Virginia

Incorporate immunity-boosting foods. GingerandgarliccontainantioxidantssuchasvitaminCandselenium,andhaveantimicrobialqualities.Addmincedgingertoteasormarinades;roastgarlicwithcarrotsandsquash.Aimtoeatonetotwoclovesofgarlicand250milligramsofgingerdaily.

Try elderberry extract. Elderberryhasstrongantiviralproperties.Consumingtheplant’sextractmaypreventvirus-basedillnessesandalleviateboththesymptomsanddurationofacold.Adultscantakeonetotwoteaspoonstwicedailyforprevention;increasedosagetofourtimesadayiffeelingsick.Uselessforyouths,basedonsize.

Make exercise and rest priorities.Dailyphysi-calactivityridsthebodyoftoxins,increasesbloodcirculationandlowersstresslevels.Asimple30-minutecardioroutinethreetofourtimesaweekstrengthensimmunity.Adequateresthelpsthebodyrecoverandregeneratecells.Adultsneedaminimumofsevenhoursofsleeppernight;childrenmayneedupto13.

AcupuNcturist ANd cHiNese HerBAlistMarcoChung-ShuLam,LicensedAcupuncturistMandalaIntegrativeMedicineClinic,Boulder,Colorado

Practice deep-breathing exercises. Practicingyogaort’aichiseveraltimeseachweekcandeepenthebreath,

superpower kids’ immune systemsNatural Health Experts Share How

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allowingorganstofunctionmoreefficientlyandboostim-munity.Concentrateonpranayama, afocusedandcontrolledtypeofyogicbreathing:Slowlyinhaleandexhalethroughthenostrils,expandingthebelly,ratherthanthechest.

Add herbs. Incorporatetherootherbastragalusinadailywholefoodssupplementroutine,especiallyimportantforolderadults.UsedforcenturiesinTraditionalChineseMedi-cine,astragalussupportstheimmunesystembystimulatingimmunecellactivitywithitshighpolysaccharide(complexcarbohydrate)content.Simmertheshort,flatherbinsoupsoraddtolong-cookinggrainslikebrownrice.

Eat seasonally. Ourbodynaturallydrivesustoeatheartierfoodslikesweetpotatoes,beetsandwintersquashesincoldermonths—foodsthatsupportimmunitybyprovidingbothfiberandvitaminsAandC.Eatwarmingfoodslikestews,beansandmiso;avoidrawfoods,whichcoolthebodyandstresstheimmunesystem.

dietitiANBarbaraBapst,RegisteredDietitianCarolinaNutrition&Wellness,Charlotte,NorthCarolina

Balance bodily pH. ThetypicalAmericandietoffastfood,sugarytreatsandrefinedsnacksproducesacidinthebody,creatinganenvironmentinwhichbacteriathrive.Eatatleast10servingsofalkalizingfoodseachdaytooptimizethebody’simmuneresponseandoverallfunctioning.Spinach,broccoliandcauliflowerareexcellentchoices,alongwithalmonds,oliveoilandgrapes.Drinkplentyofwaterandgreenteatokeepacidincheck.

Up the antioxidants. Antioxidantshelpthebodyresistillnessbecausetheyprotectcellsagainstharmfulfreeradicalsand

oxidativestress.Berriesareparticularlybeneficialandmaintaintheirnutrientsevenwhenfrozen;blendhalf

acupintoamorningsmoothie.Asadietsupple-ment,consideradding400to600milligramsof

curcumin—theactiveingredientinturmeric,anantioxidantandanti-inflammatoryspice—tomeals.

Focus on kids’ immunity. Althoughit’strickytogetchildrentoeatenoughimmune-supporting

fruitsandvegetableseveryday,encouragingthemtositdownatthetableformealscanhelp.Get

kidsexcitedabouteatinghealthyfoodsbyinvolvingtheminvegetablegardening,plant-

ingherbsinwindowsillpotsandpreparingdinner.Incorporatepumpkinandcarrotpuréesintosaucesorstewstoincreasetheirnutritionalpower.

Jenna Blumenfeld is a managing edi-tor with New Hope Natural Media, in Boulder, CO.



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looming,thebestdefenseagainstillnessistobuildastrongimmunesystem.Thebestwaytodothisiswithatwo-stepap-proach:lymphaticdrainagefollowedbycolonhydro-therapy. Thelym-phaticsystemisanimportantfactorinimmunity.Whenit’sfunc-tioningproperly,itprotectsusagainstdiseasebydis-tributingfluidsandnutrientsinthebodyandidentifyingavarietyofthreats.Whenthissystemisblocked,webecomedefenselessagainstattacksbyvirusesandbacteria. Theintestineisequallyimportanttoimmunitybecausethecenterofthelymphaticsystemisintheabdomen.Cellulardebrisfromeverypartofthebodywashesintothelowerabdomenareaandthenthecolon,whoseoutersurfaceiscoveredwithlymphglands.Thecoloncollectsthiswasteandpassesitoutofthebodythroughthebowels.Ifthecoloniscongestedwithtoxins,theywillbackupintothelymphaticsystemandstresstheimmunesystem. Therearemanythingswecandoonourowntobuildimmunity,suchasexercising,eatingahealthydietanddrinkingplentyofwater,butlymphaticdrainagetherapyfollowedbycolonicirrigationwillhelpjumpstartthepro-

cessandmakethoseothereffortsmoreeffective.Lymphatic drainage therapyisnoninva-sive,painlessandverycalmingandre-laxing.Itissimilartohavingalighttouch

massage,exceptthatthecertifiedlymphatictherapistusesaninstrumentwithtwosmall,hand-heldwandswhicharelightlyandslowlymovedacrossthebodyinadirectionthatcorrelatestothebody’slymphaticflow.Thisformofvibrationtherapy

helpsbreakupcongestedlymphfluidsothatitcanbereleasedfromthebody.

CongestedlymphinthebodyworksabitlikeJell-Oinajar:ifyoushakeit,theJell-Obecomesmorefluid.Withlymphaticdrainagetherapy,thevibra-tionoftheinstrumentworksinthesamewaytobreakupthelymphaticcongestion.Colonic irrigation removesold,un-healthywaste,whichcanleadtoveryseriousweightandhealthproblems.Thiswasteinhibitsthecolon’sabilitytoassimilatenutrients,impairspropereliminationandharborsbadbacteriaanddisease.Aseriesoftreatmentscanhelploosenandremovewasteandstrengthenandrestoretheperistalticmuscle,whichallowsthebodytoelimi-natewastenaturally. Oncethecolonandthelymphaticsystemareworkingproperly,thebodycanflushouttoxinsandcreatemorebloodandlymphflow,whichwillaidinbuildingthebody’sdefensesagainstdisease.

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all.Thankstoher,I’vebecomeafull-fledgedmemberofmycommunity.”Fannie’sChineseheritageincludeschowandPekingesebreeds. Transformationscancomefrommoreunusualpets,aswell.SoonafterSusanM.Tellem,aregisterednurseinMalibu,California,giftedherhusband,Marshall,withtwotortoisesforhisbirthday,thecouplediscoveredtherewasnonationalprotectionprogramforthereptiles.TheystartedAmericanTortoiseRescue(Tortoise.com),anorganizationthathasbeenrescuing,rehabilitatingandprovidingsanctu-arytomorethan3,000waterturtlesandlandtortoisessince1990.Theireducationandawarenessinitiativesforhumanetreatmenthavegoneinternational,aswell. ItwasabirdthatrescuedAprilLeffingwell.ShehadbeendealingwithaseverebackinjurythatnecessitatedpainmedicationandkeptherfromregularworkforsixmonthswhensheandherhusbandvisitedalocalLosAngelespetstore,“togetoutofthehouse.”ShewastouchedbyseeingalargeMoluccancockatoothatwasafflictedwithadamagedclaw.Herhusbandrecognizedhowsherelatedtothebird’sconditionandbroughtIzzihomethenextday. Nowwithjustoneleg,Izzihaslearnedtosleepwhilelyingdowntoresthisotherlimb.“IzziandIfoundeachotherwhenwewerebothbroken,”shesays.“We’vebecomeeachother’ssourceofstrength.Ifhecanlivewithonlyoneleg,Icanlivethroughpain.” Whenmembersofthearmedforcesdeploy,theyoftenhavetofindalternatelivingarrangementsforpetsandmaynotalwaysbesuccessful.KimberlyGauthier,abloggeratKeepTheTailWagging.com,andherex-Armypartnerarese-curingfundingandlayingplanstofosterdogsfordeployedsoldiers.EmailingupdatesandSkypevisitswillaimtoboostthemoraleofboththedogandservicemanorwoman.ThecouplelivesonfiveacresinMarysville,Washington. Ananimal-enrichedenvironmenthasprovedtobehelp-fulforauthorKathyRowe,a20-yearveteranretiredfromthemilitary,andherhusband,Scott,whoalsoretiredfromAirForceservicethatincludedSpecialForcesduty.Theyhavechosentoliveona100-acrefarminTyner,Kentucky.Kathybelievestheirvarietyofresidentrescuedanimals,includ-ingdogs,cats,chickens,turkeysandapotbellypig,allhelpScottindealingwithpost-traumaticstressdisorder. Riding,workingwithandgroominghishorse,Quint,isparticularlyhelpful.“Myhusbandislessfrustrated,hasbetterfocus,islessjumpyandhasfewerflashbacksthanheusedto,”relatesRowe.“Knowingthatourrescuedog,Lola,isguardingthefarm,hefeelshecansleepbetterbecauseshehashisback.” Humansrescueanimals,butanimalsshowupforareason—mosthumanscanusesomerescuing,aswell.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy of St. Louis, MO, at [email protected].

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Likewater,graceseeks itsownlevel. In rescuinganimals,therescuerisoftenalsorescued.Bothliveschangeforthebetter.

Humans rescue animals, but animals show up for a reason—most humans

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“Iftheonlyprayeryousaidinyourwholelifewas,‘Thankyou,’thatwouldsuffice,”amaximfirst

voicedbymysticMeisterEckhart,hasheldtruethroughthecenturies.Whyshouldthissimpleactmeansomuch?Expressinggratitudeworkswonders.

Gratitude reminds us to recognize good people in our life. Theyrangefromlovedonestothosethatrenderakindnesstoastranger.Treasuringgood-nessineveryformbringsmoreofitintoourexperience.

Gratitude turns bad things into good things.Havingproblemsatwork?Begratefultobeemployedandservingothers.Challengeskeeplifeinterest-ing,enhancejudgmentandstrengthencharacter.

Gratitude reminds us of what’s impor-tant. Beinggratefultohaveahealthyfamilyandfriends,ahomeandfoodonthetableputssmallerworriesinperspective.

Gratitude reminds you to say, “Thank you.” Call,emailorstopbytosaythanks…ittakesjustafewminutestoexpressourreasonfordoingso.Peoplelikebeingappreciated.Itcreatesasat-isfyingbeamofmutualhappinessthatshineson.

Habit-Forming TipsHerearesomewaystoovercomeanyinitialdiscomfortfeltinsteppingfor-

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Create a morning gratitude session.Takeafewminuteseachmorningtocloseyoureyes,silencetheto-dosandgivethankstowhomeverandwhateveriscauseforgratitude.

Show thanks. Sometimeswethinkaboutsomethinghelpfulorkindthatsomeonedidforusrecentlyorlongago.Makeanote,callthemuporevenbetter,telltheminpersonwithsincereconvictionwhyyoucontinuetobegratefulandap-preciative.Anotheroptionisathank-youcardoremail—keepitshortandsweet.

See the silver lining even in “negative” situations.Therearealwaystwowaystolookatsomething.Wecanperceivesomethingasstressful,harmful,sad,unfortunateanddifficult,orlookforthegoodembeddedinjustaboutevery-thing.Problemsheldinapositivelightfromadifferentperspectivecanbeop-portunitiestogrowandtobecreativeindevisingasolution.

Learn a gratitude prayer. Manysongsandprayers,religiousornot,servetoremindustobegrateful.Findorwriteaspecialoneandpostitinahighlyvisiblespot.

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saturday, novemBer 2Wildlife Photography Workshop – 9am-1pm. $50. CANC encores its popular workshop offer-ing opportunities to photograph various birds and animals with handlers helping onsite. Beginning to advanced photographers. Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Info & registration: 423-821-1160 ext. 0.

Fall Back 10K, 5K and Fun Run – 9:15am (5K) & 10:15am (10K). Ringgold High School. Proceeds sponsor scholarships and buy shoes for Catoosa County School System kids in need. Info: Scenic-CityMultiSportLLC.com.

Good World Goods “Meet the Artists” open house – 5pm. Champagne reception features canvas and sculpture works by several of Chattanooga’s award-winning artists plus local emerging artists. Bring non-perishable donation for Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Good World Goods fair trade store, 8021 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Info: GoodWorldGoods.com.

Party Like a Rockstar in the 1980’s – 6:30-11pm. American Lung Association’s annual Quest for a Cure dinner. Music by ’80s tribute band Rubiks Groove. The Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 Broad St. Info: ChattanooganHotel.com.

Night Paddle – 7:30-10pm. $15 CANC mem-bers/$20 nonmembers. Guided nocturnal canoe trip up Lookout Creek to explore native flora and fauna of the valley. Bring a head lamp and bug spray. Lim-ited space; pre-registration necessary. Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Info & registration: 423-821-1160 ext. 0.

Pumpkin Smash: A Fall Harvest Festival – Crab-tree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-493-9155 or CrabtreeFarms.org.

Head of the Hooch – Nov. 2-3. Ross’s Landing, downtown Chattanooga. One of the world’s largest rowing regattas, with 2,000+ boats racing over two days. Info: HeadOfTheHooch.org.

sunday, novemBer 3First Sunday Free Introductory Yoga Class at ClearSpring Yoga – 2:30pm. Experience the yoga community and find out what yoga can do for you.

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sundayFlow Yoga – 10-11:30am. All levels with Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Unity of Chattanooga Service – 11am. Discover Unity’s message of positive, practical Christianity, and experience the warmth of God’s unconditional love. 604 Black St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-755-7990 or UnityOfChattanooga.org.

$7 Community Yoga Hour – 2:30 pm with Amy Bockman and 6:30 pm with Maggie White. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

First Sunday Intro Yoga Classes – 2:30-3:30 pm. Teachers rotate. No charge. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Yoga for Recovery – 6:15 pm with Tom Bodkin. Cost $5. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

mondayYoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com.

Flow Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. Distal points used; patients remain fully clothed in a comfortable recliner in a large room with other

clients. $15-40, depending on family income (no verification needed); $10 extra first visit. Cash and checks only. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasons Acupuncture.com.

All Levels Yoga – 5:30-6:45 pm. With Tom Bodkin. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com

Yoga for Ease of Movement – 5:30-6:45 pm. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Safe Yoga for Round Bodies – 7-8:15pm. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Learn to be a Massage Therapist – 28-week class at East Tennessee’s oldest massage school. Mas-sage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

tuesdayFlow Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. All levels with Candy Eddinger. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Yoga for Flex-Ability – 10:15-11:30am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

YinYoga – 11:45am-1pm. With Candy Eddinger. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

50+ Yoga with Sue Reynolds – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-316-9642 or [email protected].

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:30-5:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chat-tanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or [email protected].

Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. All levels with Jenny Mac Merrill. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market

St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Yin Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With Elizabeth Townsend. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107 , Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Power Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Energetic range of flowing movement; appropriate for everyone. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4085 or NutritionW.com.

Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:15-7:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

Managing Reactions to Traumatic Stress – 6:30pm. Educate self and significant others on the effects of PTSD. Clinic, support group fol-low workshop. Free. Dr. Savannah JG or Margie Wesley, 6074 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-883-5463.

$7 Community Yoga Hour – 7-8pm. With Mag-gie White. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

wednesdayKripalu Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Sitting Silent – 11:15-11:45am. With Janka Livoncova. No charge. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Intermediate Yoga – 11:45am-1pm. With Janka Livoncova. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Yoga in Japanese with Mina Chong – Noon-1pm. $8 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Mindful Yoga with Annie Harpe – 5:30pm. $10 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chat-tanooga. Info: 423-598-8802.

Yoga Fundamentals – 5:30-6:45pm. With Chris-tine Mashburn. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Intermediate Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.



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Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

thursdayMusical Meditation – 8-8:30am. With Annie Harpe. Non-directed. Instruments change weekly. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

Flow Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. All levels with Annie Harpe. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com.

Yoga for Well-Being – 10-11am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. See Monday listing for details. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasonsAcupuncture.com.

50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:30-5:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-

energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chat-tanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or [email protected].

Yin Yoga – 5:30-7pm. With Tammy Burns. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

Flow Yoga – 5:30-7pm. All levels with Jenny Mac Merrill. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:15-7:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

Body Massage – One full-hour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

fridayMorning Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30am. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Yoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com.

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Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 4:30-5:30pm ; Wing Chun 5:30-6:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

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Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 9:30-10:30am; Fitness Kickboxing 10:30-11am; Warrior Fit 11-11:30am; Adult Kenpo 11:30am-12:30pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 10-11am. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutri-tion World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or [email protected].

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Colon therapystillpoiNt HeAltH AssociAtesJune Carver DrennonJanelle Wilde1312-B Hanover St.Chattanooga, TN 37405423-756-2443

Dedicated to improvinghealththroughcolonicir-rigation,cellulardetoxify-ing foot baths,massageand lymphatic therapy.Additionaltherapiesavail-ableincludeindividualandfamily counseling, and

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AsAlA ceNterLauryn and Diana Peterson, certified Constructive Living instructorsZanzibar Studio600 Georgia Ave. Ste. B (downstairs)Chattanooga, TN 37402423-653-4478Constructive.LivingTN@gmail.comAsalaCenter.comAsalaCenter.blogspot.com

ConstructiveLiving is apracticallifewaybasedonJapanesetherapiesMoritaandNaikan.ConstructiveLivinginstructionutilizesrealisticandmindfultoolsand exercises tohelp thestudentmake changes inhisorherdailylife.

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NonprofitCHEOeducatesthepublic about holistic healthpractices. Freemeeting thirdSunday eachmonth, 2-4 pm.Website includesmeeting in-formation, practitionermem-ber directory, event calendar,information onmembershipandprintdirectory.

leArNiNgrx 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 780Chattanooga, TN 37421423-305-1599LearningRx.com/chattanooga-eastFacebook.com/chattlrxTwitter.com/learningrxchatt

LearningRx’s targeted brain-trainingworkswithchildren and adults to treat the cause of learningstruggles, includingAD/HD, dyslexia and otherdifficulties,bystrengthening theskills thatdeter-minehowwellone learns, reads, remembersandthinks.See ad, page 9.

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eduCationteNNessee river gorge trust535 Chestnut St. Ste. 214Chattanooga, TN 37402423-266-0314TRGT.org

For30+years,TRGThasworkedtoprotecttheecologicaldiversity,beautyandhistoryoftheTennes-seeRiverGorge throughprotec-tion,educationandthepromotionofgoodlandstewardship.See ad, page 17.

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home serviCes well kempt cottAgeInspired residential servicesJulie NelsonChattanooga, [email protected]

WellKemptCottage offers avarietyofspecializedservicestocreateharmonyanddelightthroughoutyourhome:profes-sional home organization;repurposingof aestheticsanddécor to create flow; homestaging; environmentally re-sponsible,nontoxiccleaning.

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NutritioN worldEd Jones6201 Lee Hwy.Chattanooga, TN 37421423-892-4085NutritionW.com

LocatedatLeeHighwayandVanceRoad,NutritionWorldoffersChattanooga’smostcompleteselectionofvitamins,herbs,proteins,weight-lossandjoint-supportproducts,athleticsupple-ments,alkalineproductsandothernaturalhealthproducts.

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villAge mArket5002 University Dr.Collegedale, TN 37315423-236-2300VillageMarketCollegedale.com

Over50yearsprovidingnaturalfoods,bulkitems,herbs,vita-minsandveganproductsalongwiththearea’slargestselectionofvegetarianmeats.Excellentproduce, fresh-baked goodsand 20,000+ grocery itemscreate a complete shoppingexperience.See ad, page 5.

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martial artsdoJo cHAttANoogATrevor Haines323 Cherokee Blvd.Chattanooga, TN [email protected]

Trevor Haines teaches themartialartsWingChunKungFu and FiveAnimalKenpoKarate.Excellent for self-de-fense and overall wellness,martial arts develop physicalandmental confidence anddiscipline.

massage therapymAssAge iNstitute of clevelANd4009 Keith St. Ste. 207Cleveland, TN 37311423-559-0380

Massage Institute ofCleve-land,EastTennessee’soldestcontinuously operatingmas-sage school. 28-week-longday or evening program.$3,400tuitionincludesbooks.No-interest payment plans.VA-approved.Discountmas-sageclinicopentopublic.

NortH sHore mAssAge & BodyworkAmber Holt, AAS, LMT620 Cherokee Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37405423-443-6861AmberHoltTherapy.com

LetAmber’s healing handstargetandloosenbodilystressandtensionwhilehelpingtogetrid of pain. Specializing inneuromuscular therapy, struc-tural integration,myofascialrelease and reflexology.Dis-counts available after initialvisit.

restorAtive Body tHerApiesCarol Bieter, LMT, CNMT243 Signal Mountain Rd. Ste. EChattanooga, TN 37405423-605-4855RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Licensedmassagetherapistandcertifiedneuromuscularthera-pistoffersawiderangeofre-laxationandtreatmentmassagetechniques including neuro-muscular therapy,myofascialreleaseandReiki.Certifiedandextensively trained in sportsmassage.See ad, page 13.

reFlexologytHerApeutic refleXologyKenda Komula 207 Woodland Ave.Chattanooga, TN 37402423-400-9175

Experienced; certified inOriginal InghamMethod.Worksonthehandsandfeet.Reflexology increases nerveandbloodsupplyandcircula-tiontothewholebody,balanc-ingandhelpingitnormalize.Calmingsessionsdesignedforindividualneeds.

salonsBANANA tree orgANic sAloN6116 Shallowford Rd.Chattanooga, TN 37421423-553-6773BananaTreeSalon.comFacebook.com/BananaTreeSalon

Healthy, vibrant hair colorwithout the chemicals!OnlyatBananaTreeOrganicSalon.Relaxingmassages,all-organ-ic facials, Pedispa pedicuresandcomplimentarydrinks.

thermographystillpoiNt HeAltH AssociAtes June Carver DrennonJanelle Wilde 1312-B Hanover St.Chattanooga, TN 37405423-756-2443

Dedicated to improvinghealththroughthermogra-phy, colonic irrigation,cellular detoxifying footbaths,massage and lym-phatictherapy.Additionaltherapiesavailableincludeindividual and family

counseling,andEmotionalFreedomTechnique.See ad, page 7.

yogacleArspriNg yogA105 N. Market St.Chattanooga, TN 37405423-266-3539ClearSpringYoga.com

Chattanooga’soriginalstu-dio since 1999, offering arangeofclassessevendaysa week for all ages andabilities. Small class size,personalized attention, be-ginner-friendly.Comebeapart of this vibrant yogacommunity.See ad, page 27.

holistiC dentistrysmiles of cHAttANoogARobert J. Gallien, DDS4620 Hwy. 58Chattanooga, TN 37416423-208-9783SmileChattanooga.com

Catering topatients’personalneedswith awhole-bodyap-proach.Dr.Gallienofferstestsfor sensitivities tocommonlyuseddentalmaterialsandusesonly biocompatiblematerialsto restore beautiful, natural-looking teeth. Offering re-moval ofmercury-silver fill-ings.See ad, page 17.

homeopathytools for HeAliNg, llc423-899-6288CustomerService@ToolsForHealing.comToolsForHealing.com

Offering500+productsincludingozonators, farinfrared, hand-craftedmountainherbs,organicbodycare,waterandairpurification, nutritional

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integrative mediCineeAst BrAiNerd iNterNAl mediciNeTerry W. Smith, MD 1720 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. 110 Chattanooga, TN 37421423-899-5241

Infamilypracticefor23yearsinChattanooga.Recognizingthe genetic and biochemicalindividuality of each patient,Dr. Smith uses traditionalmedicineandnutritionalthera-piestotrytodeterminethebestoutcomeforeachpatient.

full circle medicAl ceNterCharles C. Adams, MD4085 Cloud Springs Rd.Ringgold, GA 30736706-861-7377DrPrevent.com

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