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September 2011Northeast WisconsinYour path to healthy living

10 steps to sustainable success

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12 healthy pets

16 crystal revelations

18 the inner voice

20 average jane

28 fit bodies

32 let’s talk finances

42 healthy eating

48 healthy kids

88 community calendar

89 resource guide

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38 Hyperbaric medicine

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Body brushing

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10 How Tai Chi helped me

14 Home hair remedies

24 Smoking cessation with hypnotherapy

26 Goodwill Outstanding Achiever: Cheryl Burke

30 The power of color through auras

34 Natural solutions for body shape issues

36 The dangers of DIY lawn care

40 What did we really save with processed foods?

46 Keeping young in mind and spirit

54 Reduce anxiety, improve health

58 Laughter is the best medicine

60 Who you gonna sue?

62 Staying young a phone call away

66 Prepare skin for winter’s wrath

68 Pain and Rolfing® SI for change

72 Look to history for health

78 Success vs. failure

84 10 steps to sustainable and fulfilling success

86 8 steps to clearing your blocks for a breakthrough

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Do you “work out?” It’s an apt term for what we do to get or stay in shape because the very name indicates it’s no walk in the park. (Some-times just thinking about working out feels like work.) Then there’s the psychological gearing up one does to take it from a nagging thought in the back of your mind to undertaking the actual act.

Your workout options are limitless, it seems. Head out for a run or a bike ride. Or, stay indoors and hop on the treadmill or elliptical. Perhaps you need the motivation of a group environment. If so, you probably frequent one of the many gyms and fitness clubs that exist that offer group exer-cise classes. Even though there are a lot of options at your disposal, like your workout shorts, they are definitely not “one size fits all.”

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Desiree Janelle has a great article this month about the power of laughter. She writes, “Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused and alert.”

This article really resonated with me. I have a dry sense

of humor and a good sense of humor is also what attracts me to others. My fondest memories of time spent with friends and family involves laughter. You don’t have to get my perverse take on life, but if you take yourself — or life — too seriously, I feel sorry for you. Life’s too short not to laugh. Try to do it every day at least once. You’ll be amazed at how much better you feel.

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Tai chi means, “Supreme ultimate.” The yin yang symbol is the Tai chi, the dark representing the yang and

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sharing with you what we call the princi-pals of Tai chi, the first and most important of which is: relax. If you were to do this all of the time you would find that everything in your life would get better. More on the concept of “relax” next month, for now I believe an introduction is in order.

Most people call me Andy and know me as the bassist who plays with The Jazz Orgy and several other bands. Since early child-hood, music was my passion and I pursued a classical bass degree at Lawrence Univer-sity. I’ve been fortunate to work as a profes-sional musician for 24 years. Sometime in my late 20s while playing a gig, my left arm went completely numb. I could no longer feel the bass or where my fingers were on the strings. That prompted me to try yoga, massage therapy, Reiki healers and chiro-practors to help remedy my problem. I was very resistant to seeing a doctor as surgery would mean not playing for a month or more. My health began to spiral downward. I began to have trouble keeping down food and water. A friend who was recovering from cancer suggested that I try Quantum Energetics because it was helping him greatly. Q.E. is a structured therapy that finds and removes energetic blocks in the

meridian system. I decided to give it a try before heading to the doctor.

After a few Q.E. sessions, I was getting food and water down and feeling much better, but my left arm was still going numb after 45 minutes of playing. An occupational therapist friend suggested that I learn Tai chi. He would not teach me, as he was not a certified teacher, but he recommended his teacher, Mike Milewski. Unfortunately, Mike’s school was in Milwaukee. After extensive research I decided to commit to a weekly class for three months. My friends thought I was crazy to drive all that way for a class. After a few classes it became clear that my problems were all due to the way I was holding my body. If I could learn to relax and follow the Tai chi principles, my

problems would go away. I soon was playing for more than an hour before my arm went numb. I decided to continue with the next 12 weeks, which eventually turned into 11 years. I can now play for more than 10 hours without numbness. In addition, after discov-ering the power of Q.E. and the impact it had on my overall wellbeing, I studied to become a Quantum Energetics practitioner myself and now see clients regularly.

I cannot say that Tai chi has completely healed my arm, but if I skip my daily prac-tice I will notice it while playing. In my early 40s, I feel better than I did in my 20s. I attri-bute this to my practice of Tai chi. There is no other exercise that can achieve such great results with just 10 minutes of practice in the morning and evening. Before I began practicing Tai chi, I was sick, always tired and feeling old. Now I have all the energy I need to play music, teach Tai chi, help my clients, work in my garden and enjoy my friends and family.

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Diatomaceous earth can help kill fleas, ticks, lice and other pests on dogs, cats and other animals. It is known as a mechanical insecticide. All natural, it kills by physical action, not chemical, by puncturing the insect’s exoskeleton and absorbing the moisture in their bodies. It causes the bugs to dehydrate and die and can be very effective. Safe forms of diatomaceous earth, such as food grade diatomaceous earth, can be used on a pet’s coat, in their bedding, and in rugs and other surfaces where fleas and ticks may come in contact. Once they do, the powder will begin to kill the insects.

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It is delicate as angel wings. The pearly glow of selenite casts a beautiful radiance where it is placed. Selenite is an oxymoron, with its fragile nature a contradiction to the strength of the

metaphysical properties of the mineral.It is said that this crystal exists between the two worlds of the

material and the ethereal. Connecting us with our higher spirit and attracting direction from the angels’ attentiveness and conscious-ness. Selenite helps us to find our way spiritually. At the metaphysi-cal level, selenite aids in obtaining a meditative state. Astral travel, channeling and intuitive capabilities may be enhanced.

This angelic feeling translates to the creation of tranquil surroundings and aids in creating a connection to universal love. It brings peace into our lives. It is a great mineral to place next to your favorite chair at home to help keep the chaos of the outside world at bay.

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According to the ancient Greek, selenite means moon rocks or moon stones. The moon represents feminine energy, an energy that is contained in selenite. (Generally the sun is perceived as masculine energy and the moon as feminine energy.) The Goddess Selene in Greek mythology was an ancient lunar divine being for whom selenite was named for. She was known as far-winged, a term generally applied to birds in flight. Selenite’s matrix in its natural state could be likened to feathers in a bird’s wing. Her Roman mythological counterpart was called Luna. These goddesses precede the Diana, the huntress and the Goddess of nature, childbirth and protector of the weak. Whatever the deity, she represented herself as Goddess of the moon. The feminine energies found in selenite facilitate the connection to the Goddess or Goddess energy.

Selenite also offers the following attributes:Ethereal blockages are cleared to help one continue in the •journey with the knowledge needed to proceed forward.Aids in the furthering of the commitment in a personal rela-•tionship, which in turn helps create a long lasting relation-ship. Reconciliation of a broken relationship may be aided by selenite effectively.Concentration may be enhanced allowing the mental clarity •needed in productive decision making.Selenite wands may be used to scan the body for disease •directing one to the areas that need assistance.

When it is time to sit back and relax, invite selenite to join you. Whether it is a wand, a natural blade, a sphere or any other forma-tion, you will enjoy the beauty and grace of this mineral.


Central to Feng Shui is the Bagua, which originates from the I Ching, an ancient Chinese book of divina-

tion. The word Bagua describes the build-ing blocks of the I Ching called trigrams. The Bagua that I use looks much like a tic-tac-toe board. Each trigram is associ-ated with a specific ‘treasure’ in life such as health, wealth, success, and love.

In the practice of Feng Shui, the Bagua is used to map specific areas of homes and

office buildings that correspond to these treasures, giving every part of the building significance and meaning. According to Feng Shui, the good fortune of the inhab-itants is significantly strengthened when the Bagua of their home or workplace has been properly mapped out and enhanced, meaning the latent energies in that area are flowing freely, and not blocked by clutter or debris.

Whenever I’ve applied the Bagua to

clients’ homes and have made changes to these specific spaces according to what their goal in life is, they have witnessed powerful changes in their lives. With the proper placement of the Bagua Map over any space, i.e., buildings, condominium complexes, plot plans, gardens, rooms and even desktops, amazing results have been produced.

The nine areas of the Bagua Map include: Career, Knowledge & Self Cultiva-tion, Health & Family, Wealth & Prosper-ity, Fame & Reputation, Love & Marriage, Creativity & Children and Helpful People & Travel. The Center is the ninth area and is considered to be neutral; a place of peace. There is no trigram or facet of life associ-ated with it. Life circles and flows around the Center (or it should). Then, when we bring the most affected sector into balance, the other areas likewise tend to come into balance. Let me share a few examples.

A couple of months ago I went to a woman’s house where she lived with her husband and two teenage sons. When I asked her what she wanted to change in her life, she replied that she and her husband had two rental houses on the market and she was frustrated because they weren’t selling. They needed the money from the sale to finish their own basement so each of her boys could have their own bedrooms. My first impression was to take a look at the rental properties to see why they

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When I applied the Bagua map to her floor plan, I found the Wealth & Prosper-ity sector was completely ‘missing’ and we needed to “call it in” by placing a Ch’i (energy) enhancer in that area to complete the missing space. We chose a windsock in reds, blues and purples, the colors that represent wealth. A few days after my visit she called — thrilled to tell me that within an hour of hanging the windsock, her phone rang. It was someone who had looked at both properties weeks earlier. She thought he was no longer interested in buying them, but there he was on the phone asking to meet with her right away. He ended up

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she was frustrated with her job. She was continually being overlooked for promo-tions and raises. I arrived at her house and she waved for me to enter through the side door. I applied the Bagua over her floor plan and looked at the career sector of the house, which happened to be the front door. Looking at this area for clues, I found several boxes of stuff that she explained just never made it up to the attic, and that she never uses the front door so it didn’t matter. I explained it did matter, that it was her career area and that those boxes of stuff were blocking the door and block-ing the chi from entering. It was causing a stagnation in her house — particularly in

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There’s been a lot of talk about cherry extracts to help with gout and relieve joint inflammation lately, but along with that has been a lot of well-intended — but misguided —

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fits for people suffering from gout.Today, gout is on the rise. And the culprit? Uric acid. Uric acid is a

natural substance that is produced in our bodies. The problems arise when either there is too much uric acid produced (about 10 percent of cases), or an individual does not effectively eliminate the normal amounts of uric acid that are produced (about 90 percent of cases).

Attacks of gout can cause excruciating pain and greatly limited mobility. At normal levels, uric acid is dissolved in the blood stream. In gout-prone individuals, when uric acid levels get high enough,

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Studies have also observed an acute reduction in C-reactive protein and nitric oxide levels, biomarkers of inflammatory response, after cherry consumption.1,2

This very powerful flavonoid, an active antioxidant, comes from the deep red and luscious color of the cherry’s pigmentation. Studies of cherries have suggested that anthocyanins promote healthy responses to inflammatory conditions and cellular proliferation (healthy reproduction of cells). It is also believed that anthocyanins protect the body against damaging effects of free radicals and the initiation of chronic diseases associated with the aging process.1,2

Sweet cherries are well-studied!Sweet cherries have been studied for their ability to inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase. In fact, they are the only type that has been studied for this purpose.1 Cyclooxygenase (Cox) is produced in the body in two different forms, Cox-1 and Cox-2. Cox-1 is associated with the creation of prostaglandins that send basic messages throughout the body. Cox-2 is only found in certain cells and functions as a messenger for pain and inflammatory signals throughout the body. Special anthocyanins are able to block Cox-1 and Cox-2 respectively — without any serious adverse effects.

Unfortunately, it is often difficult to consume enough cherries or drink enough juice on a regular basis. A great many people are

turning to cherry supplements as the answer, but not all cherry supplements are equally effective. Only one form of preservation and extraction — freeze-drying — fully preserves the plant compounds needed by the body to reduce uric acid levels.

In fact, most university research investigates the value of freeze dried cherries.

Freeze-drying retains the ideal phytochemical content, enzymatic activity, nutritional value and bioactivity of fresh sweet cherries. But drum drying, a process similar to drying fruit in a clothes dryer, actu-ally destroys 35 percent of the nutrients. Air drying or sun drying destroys 55 percent of nutrients. Spray drying, a method where liquid juice is sprayed through a nozzle into a chamber allowing the mist to fall to the bottom of the chamber and dry the fruit, destroys 70 percent of the nutrients.

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Even if you are not a smoker, you most likely know someone who is. Some of us can remem-ber as small children growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, where smoking was still consid-ered to be cool, sexy and even glamorous. Everywhere you looked you were bombarded with the “coolness” of smoking. Anybody who was considered to be someone “cool” was a smoker. What a joke and a sadistic lie that was! We began the habit by a process of asso-ciations. Just like when we think of a hammer, we also automatically associate it with a nail. We saw the media glorify smoking. Remem-ber the Marlboro man? The subconscious mind then created these associations. The phone rang or we made an outgoing call. The phone and cigarette became synonymous. We decided to have a cup of coffee, glass of wine

or a beer. The subconscious mind created an association. We experienced stress. The subconscious mind made an association with stress and the perceived relaxing experience of the smoke. The “subconscious smoker” evolved. It used this process of association during the experience of holding the cigarette in our hands, putting it to our mouths, and then the relief as we inhaled. What about the automatic response for most smokers as they finish a meal and push the plate away? It is as if a glazed look comes over their eyes with an immediate automatic response to smoke.

Can you remember the first time you ever lit up? Did your body give you the signal this was good for you? Probably not. For most of us there was an instant reaction: a burning sensation in the mouth, throat and lungs.

Coughing, almost gasping for air as if we had inhaled poison (which, in reality, is what we did). However, the associations we made with smoking and with confidence, fitting in, relaxation, clarity and focus were absolutely more compelling.

Today most everyone has had the oppor-tunity to be educated about the negative, deadly effects of smoking. In fact, each time a smoker picks up a pack of cigarettes to smoke they are reminded by the surgeon general’s message. The American Lung Asso-ciation reports that every year in the U.S. more than 392,000 people die from tobacco-caused disease, making it the leading cause of preventable death. Another 50,000 people die from exposure to secondhand smoke. Still, many continue to outwardly and secretly engage in this addiction. Tragically, each day thousands of kids still pick up a cigarette for the first time. The cycle of addiction, illness and death continues. If we are presented with a warning sign that tells us the lake is closed due to the presence of E-coli bacteria, do we ignore and jump in headfirst? Most likely our common sense will kick in preventing us from taking the risk.

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The “subconscious smoker” will use every means possible to sabotage the conscious smoker’s efforts to become free from tobacco. It’s as if it enlists an army of withdrawal symp-toms that seem as if they cannot be ignored. When in reality the physical effects of nico-tine remain in the body for only a period of 24 to 72 hours.

In addition to the physical addiction, the mental and emotional addiction can be far more daunting. Again, we establish and form habits through repetition. These habits then become a process of associations. This is how our subconscious mind puts things into logical frameworks. Many associations in other areas of our life are innocent enough. However, the “subconscious smoker” uses this process of associations to fuel the addiction.

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Cheryl Burke, a native of Two Rivers, joined the Goodwill team at the Manito-woc Retail Store and Training Center in February 2011, and immediately impressed everyone with her work ethic and excellent

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Burke honed many of the skills she brings to Goodwill from her prior employment background. She had been a cosmetologist for 10 years before pursuing a job as a travel agent through a local Manitowoc business.

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After 18 years of working for the travel agency, she and her husband of 18 years opted to take early retirement due to health concerns. Burke battled and overcame a scary fight with cancer and, after fully

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After visiting the Manitowoc Job Center, Burke found a friend in the WISE program and, as a result, became a member of the Manitowoc Good-will team.

WISE is an employ-ment program for workers age 55 and older in which partici-pants like Burke can work in their local Goodwill store to gain

experience to enhance their future voca-tional endeavors. Goodwill has hired some WISE participants to fill open positions in its stores.

“We are all very happy to have Cheryl with us as a part of our team, and we are proud of her for being chosen as Goodwill’s Outstanding Achiever,” Herzog said.

Each month, Goodwill NCW selects a

volunteer or program participant like Burke for its “Outstanding Achiever” recognition. Honorees come from one of Goodwill’s 22 store communities, its Menasha campus or its Ralph B. Shiner Center in Appleton.

According to Keith Wilk, COO of Programs & Services at Goodwill, this award provides the means to recognize “the strides that individuals have made, in part, because of their involvement with programs through Goodwill.” Each honoree receives a certificate of achievement and Goodwill merchandise.

For more information, contact Herzog at (920) 684-7778 or [email protected]; or Wilk at (920) 968-6233 or [email protected].

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Question: I’m looking to learn a bit more about nutrition, but with so many books on the store shelves, how do I know which one is the right one?answer: Good question! It’s hard to sort through all the clutter as you peruse the book store shelves, but there are a few things you can do to narrow down the list. First of all, find out as much as you can about the author of a particular book, either by reading the back of the book or by going to their website. Does the individual have nutrition credentials? You’d be surprised how many so-called experts write books about topics they have little to no knowledge of. I would also recommend reading the book reviews on Amazon.com or some other similar Web site. You’ll typically see commen-tary from consumers as well as experts, so you get varied opinions about the premise and basic contents of the book. It’s also helpful to read a passage or two—do you see anything that sounds too good to be true? This is almost always a red flag for misinformation. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, seek out a nutrition expert and get their recommendations. Most experts stay fairly well-read, so they’ll have a lot of insight into the best books out there!

Question: Everyone seems to be using some sort of activity monitor these days. What do you think — are they worth the investment?answer: I agree with you! Activity monitors have become quite popular. They come in many different shapes and sizes, have a number of different features, and are often used with some sort of software that the devices sync to. I happen to like them, but that’s

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In Pamala’s books, she connects aura colors to daily life such as relationship, careers, natural skills and potential health issues, to name a few. It helps us under-stand ourselves a bit better and learn what our potential may be. You can use the information from Pamala’s interview to get a sense of what aura life colors you have, more information found on her Web site www.AuraColors.com or her books Life Colors and Love Colors.The first set of aura colors are colors with a physical sense, touch, hands on.

Reds• — very physical, strong willed and bright, passionate, hands-on work.oranges• — daredevils, live for risk, love to explore.magentas• — outrageous, love to shock people, nonconformist, performing arts.Yellows• — bring joy and fun, seek out variety and movement, artistic, healers.

The second set of aura colors are colors that are more analytical or mental.

Tans• - there are a variety of tans that range from very practical, stable, reli-able to logical, hard workers, to sensi-tive and drawn to nature. They can do things orderly, step by step, or can get distracted and scattered.Greens• — a type-A personality; very driven and goal directed, they like to learn, to be accomplished and finan-cially successful.

The last set of aura colors are those that are emotionally based.

Blues• — the most emotional of colors. The blues are loving, nurturing, loyal and have natural intuitive talents. They tend to value love over anything else.Violets• — dynamic visionary leaders, deep passion and compassion. These people are often healers, therapists and performers. indigos• — tend to be androgynous, they live a new consciousness with high spiritual standards.lavenders• — these people tend to drift off in dream worlds, fantasy, they

are artistic.Crystals• — this is a chameleon-like personality, absorbing other auras around them, intelligent, clear aura, requires lots of alone time to regener-ate, healers.

Many of us have more than one aura or overlays of color. Pamala has an extensive questionnaire so you can find out what your life color(s) are. Auras can be used as a healing tool both physically and emotion-ally as well as seeking more information about who we are and what potential for our natural gifts and talents are. As you can see from these articles, color has much more power than looking good, although it does that pretty well too.

Teresa Van Lanen is a life coach who conducts presentations, seminars, workshops, tele-classes and other events that help people reconnect with their creative spirit and to move into a more joyful and productive life. Explore the workshop “Your Creative Spirit” held at the Christine Center Dec. 2-4. For products and services, visit Teresa at www.makin-gartoflife.com. Sign up for a free quiz to gauge how much creative energy you have and other tips. Follow Teresa on Twitter and Facebook as well.


Most individuals have debt of one kind or another. It may be a home mortgage, a credit card, a student loan, an auto loan or some other form of loan.

Using debt as part of an overall financial strategy can be a good thing. Debt becomes a bad thing when you have too much of it, have the wrong kinds or when its presence causes undue anxiety or bad behavior. Here are some ideas to help you make sure you are controlling your debt and not the other way around:

Set priorities for using debt. Borrow money for things that provide long-term and lasting value. Borrowing for college costs is probably good. Charging another extravagant vacation on your credit card is probably not a good use of debt.

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Pay down your debt. This can be a difficult step for many. Incur-ring interest charges you cannot afford or you do not want is not a good use of your money. Find ways to pay down what you owe. Pay more than the minimum due on credit cards. Do not buy that piece of clothing you really do not need or take a fancy trip when a visit with family would be just as enjoyable. Ultimately, paying down debt takes discipline and sacrifice.

What if you cannot pay your bills? This is when you should get help. First, stop incurring more debt — quit using or destroy your credit cards. Then, work with your creditors. You may be able to work out a payment schedule. Explain your situation and that you want to pay what you owe. They may be able to help. If not, at least you have tried.

Do not bounce checks. In some states, it is a worse offense to write a bad check than it is to not pay your debt. In addition, you may be charged for the bad check. It looks very bad to a creditor if your check bounces.

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Get professional help. There are several organizations available that help indi-viduals when all else fails. The Consumer Credit Counseling Service is one of those agencies. They can help you create a plan to work your way out of debt. Look in your phone book for a local office. Their service is free and has helped thousands. Be very wary of organizations that offer to fix your credit rating or want you to pay them a fee to get you out of debt easily. If their “pitch” sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true.


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In 1958 soft drinks switched out sugar for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). That was followed swiftly by more and more food products replacing natural sugar with this chemically-altered corn that had already been genetically modified (GM). In 1999, the average American was consuming 45 lbs. of HFCS and by 2003 that number increased to 61 lbs. a year.1

In 1987, a proliferation of GMOs begin to keep food from ripen-ing on the way to the market when traveling long distances. We were getting farther and farther away from locally-produced food. By 1996, two-thirds of U.S. food contains GMs.

Luckily, in 1990, nutritional information on packages became mandatory and we started to realize there were things in the box we couldn’t pronounce or understand. But if the FDA hadn’t stopped it, it must somehow be okay for us. Besides we could keep these products on our shelf for a long time and wouldn’t have to restock as often.

In 1993 rbGH (a growth hormone) was approved for the dairy industry.2 Livestock producers could fatten up cows faster to produce more milk from already stressed cows.

At the same time all of these changes are happening in the food industry — Americans are becoming more obese, with increased diabetes, heart disease, joint disease and more. Children have dramatic reported increases in asthma, ADD, ADHD and autism.

Luckily, society’s thinking is changing. People are tired of how they feel, worried about what will happen if we continue eating

all this processed food. By reading this magazine you are already concerned as a consumer and are looking for healthier alternatives. Great documentaries such as “Food, Inc.” and “King Corn” have brought to light what food manufacturers have done to alter what we eat.

Back to the soggy cereal we remember. These cereals used to be made more nutritionally. But now dry cereals are produced by a process called extrusion. A slurry of grains is put into a machine called an extruder, which forces them out a hole at high tempera-ture and pressure and turns them into pleasing shapes. Then a blade slices off each flake or shape, which is then sprayed with a coating of oil and sugar to make the cereal milk-proof and keep it crunchy.

As a consumer you can find hundreds of ‘clean’ recipes on line, in cookbooks and magazines. Try peripheral shopping — that is buying food from the outer circle of the grocery store. And as consumers our biggest voice to food manufacturers is made with our wallets. Read labels and refuse to buy anything with HFCS, dyes and harmful additives. Get the whole family involved with a garden, and learn to cook with simple herb blends and spices. Most important, if you can’t read everything on a food product label, you probably shouldn’t be eating it!

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With a fleet of 31 buses (including two new 20-passenger hybrid buses) serving the Fox Cities, stretching from Kaukauna, to Grand Chute, from Appleton down to Neenah and Menasha, Valley Transit plays a vital role in the economic health and wellbeing of the communities and people we serve. Valley Transit is owned and operated by the City of Appleton with 12 other municipalities contracting with us for transit services. We also receive funding from three family care organizations and three non-profits, making a total of 19 local funding partners in addition to state and federal funding.

In addition to our regular bus service, we also operate a number of additional services in the Fox Cities. Valley Transit II, a para-transit service available for those unable to use the fixed-route bus service, in the summer we partner with Appleton Downtown Inc. to provide a free trolley service within the downtown area. We also work with the Appleton Area School District by providing a student pass program — paid for by AASD. Through this program, all Appleton area middle school and high school students can ride anywhere, anytime, on weekdays and Saturday by just showing their student ID. Since October 2007, we’ve been partners with United Way Fox Cities to provide The Connector. The Connector

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What if a caterpillar never aged and always stayed a caterpillar, never becoming a butterfly? The cater-

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While our aging process as humans is not as dramatic as a butterfly or many of God’s other creatures, it does lead us through a process of becoming. We start out crawl-ing and completely dependent, our mind is a clean slate. As we age, we learn to stand upright, walk, talk, reason and relate. We experience many things and are in a constant

state of becoming. Some of the things written on that clean slate that we are born with keep us young in mind and spirit. The positive beliefs and habits written upon our “slate” (metaphor for mind) guide us to the best health we can reasonably experience, mentally, emotion-ally and physically.

The human spirit and mind have the ability to transcend the limits of the body. The body will cease to exist at some point. We will discard it just like an actor discards his clothes at the end of the show. But the

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people in your community as they age. A quick Internet search will uncover all sorts of great stories about active and involved older people and how they stay “young.” A look at their body and you know they are of a certain age, but when you learn what they all do in a day, it’s hard to believe they’re the age they are. They are keeping their energy high by staying young in mind and spirit.

These people who keep young in mind and spirit remain active and involved, opti-mistic and adaptive; and they tend to thrive into their 80s, 90s and even 100s. They keep their mind and spirit young and their body follows. The mind has a profound effect on our body. The thoughts we think can cause us to breathe shallow or breathe deep, tense muscles or relax muscles, smile or frown. Optimistic people generally have lower blood pressure and other ailments than pessimists. Optimism can be learned. It is a

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Meditation is a wonderful way to keep the spirit and mind young. There are many approaches to meditation; three most common ways people meditate are breath-ing deeply and comfortably while “watch-ing” your breath; focusing on something of beauty such as a word like love, a mantra or even a simple physical object like a flower; or an active meditation like walking and reflecting on the simple beauty of nature. Meditation elicits a positive endorphin response from your body. Start with just a few minutes of meditation and as it becomes more enjoyable, increase the amount of time you are meditating.

Volunteering is another way to keep the mind and spirit young. Volunteering

nurtures a sense of purpose and people who feel like they are “on purpose” tend to avoid being depressed. We all are more motivated and feel more energized when we get to contribute with purpose and feel valued. Volunteering is a way to utilize your gifts and talents while helping others. Helping others will bring a young mind and spirit probably faster than anything else a person can do.

Learning something new every day helps the mind to stay active and the brain to create new neural pathways. The new thing can be as simple as a new word or expres-sion, dance step, painting stroke, etc. Learn-ing something new is exciting. It creates a sense of optimism and accomplishment. In recent years, computer-generated programs and games have been created to support learning new things every day to keep the mind young so this can be easy!

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When we were blessed with a second bundle of joy last year, little did we know this would be put to the test. We brought our

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Getting and staying fit can be a challenge. Feeling like you “fit in” at your health club shouldn’t be.

If you’re tired of feeling like “just a number,” Lake Park Swim & Fitness (LPSF) in Menasha may be the missing link in your quest for a club that treats you like the unique individual you are.

Located at 730 Lake Park Road, Menasha, LPSF is a state-of-the-art, member-focused health club that fosters a strong sense of belonging. The 25,000 square foot facility, powered by a phenomenal and dedicated staff, offers a results-driven, member-focused and rewarding fitness experience.

“When people ask what makes us different from other area health clubs, there are just so many things to point to,” co-owner Jane Dias explains. “We don’t feel we really have any direct competition because, unlike other gyms and facilities,

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“We welcome individuals, couples, families, and senior citizens — anyone who’s serious about making healthy lifestyle changes and would like encouragement, guidance and support along the way,” adds co-owner Felicia Christianson. “We know our members, their stories and we take the time to talk to them. It’s really a family.”

The list of services LPSF has to offer is extensive. If you enjoy the camara-derie of group exer-cise, there are plenty of classes from which to choose.

“With over 65 hours of classes weekly from sunrise to sunset, there’s definitely a class that will moti-vate, challenge and reward you with results,” says co-owner Megan Collins.

Because classes are part of your membership fee, there’s no need to pay extra, sign up or register in advance. You can simply drop into a class as your schedule allows. Classes include: Cardio-Kickboxing, Amp’d Up Sculpt, Butts n’ Gutts, Cycle, Core, Water Aerobics and Zumba. LPSF is also a licensed Les Mills facility offering BODYATTACK, BODYFLOW, BODYPUMP, RPM and BODYSTEP.

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Beginning this month, LPSF will offer TRX® Suspension® Training classes, which are also included with your member-ship. TRX is a total body training system that leverages your body weight to build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility and prevent injuries.

“We love the TRX system because you use your own body for resistance,” Dias says. “You’re not using any hand weights or machines, and it’s not necessarily cardio driven, but there are some cardio intervals and you work every fiber of your body for maximum results.”

“Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga are very popular at LPSF; we offer yoga classes for beginners or the more advanced students. Some classes are to music, while some are more meditative and restorative,” Collins says. “We feel very strongly about our yoga program at LPSF and are excited to offer this program.”

The team at LPSF realizes that group exercise isn’t every-one’s cup of tea. If that’s the case, there are a variety of options for a great solo workout, as well. The facility boasts state-of-the-art strength and cardio rooms, with treadmills, Step-

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For those who need one-on-one motivation, LPSF offers private, semi-private and group personal

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Personal trainers are great because members feel a sense of accountability, Collins adds. “Knowing that you have a scheduled appointment once or twice a week motivates you to show up and help you keep exercise in your daily schedule.”

But if you’re not sure what you want to do or are new to the club, your best bet is to meet with a personal trainer for a FREE fitness assessment, Dias says.

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Every fall homeowners are faced with cascades of red, purple, orange and yellow leaves falling from the sky. Amid this rainbow of autumn activity, some people still have “green”

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Removing leaves from the lawn and yard is a task that few people relish. It can often mean hours spent gathering leaves and then finding ways to dispose of them. Some homeowners stack leaves at the curb in bins and bags. Others torch them in a huge bonfire. Still others scatter them to the street with a gas-powered blower. While these methods may be fast or efficient in their own ways, they are not the most environmentally friendly ways to handle leaf removal. There are some other tactics you can take.

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is to think of ways to repurpose leaves. Even though they’ve passed their prime on the limbs of trees, fallen leaves can be an essential part of the ecosystem after they’ve fallen.

Much about mulchFallen leaves can make an ideal mulch, helping to deliver nutri-ents to the soil during the stark, winter months. Placing shredded leaves around the base of shrubbery and trees can help insulate the root systems and nourish them. Decomposing leaves also provide food to soil insects, including earthworms.

‘Leaf’ them aloneUnless the lawn is completely inundated with leaves, it’s alright to leave some behind. Animals preparing their winter nests for hibernation can collect leaves and use them to insulate their cozy retreats. Leaves can act as fertilizer to the lawn and also food sources to insects.

Get compostingSavvy homeowners who have a compost pile to create “black gold” for their vegetables and flowers can add fallen leaves to the pile as part of the secret recipe to wonderful fertilizer. What’s more, because this compost pile is likely close by, individuals won’t need to cart heavy leaves long distances for disposal. Simply wheelbar-row them over to the compost heap and dump.

Rake for healthLeaf blowers may make fast work of gathering leaves to one area, but they are noisy, smelly and burn gasoline unnecessarily. Instead, look to the old-fashioned garden rake. A person won’t need to visit the gym that day because raking can burn hundreds of calories in an hour and work the muscles in the arms and shoulders effectively. For those prone to blisters, wear gloves and take frequent breaks.

Ideal insulationLeaves can insulate more than chipmunk nests. Rake some into bags to place around the perimeter of the home’s foundation for a little extra weatherproofing when it’s cold. Surround outdoor garden containers to insulate the soil of delicate plants that will overwinter outside or in the garage. Trees like palms or figs that need to be covered when it gets cold can get extra warmth from insulating bags of leaves.

Art projectsAlthough you can’t use all of the leaves that fall from trees, children and adults can make home decor or art projects with some of the best of the bunch. String leaves for autumn decorating garlands on mailboxes or around doors. Press leaves between waxed paper and iron lightly to make keepsakes. Place leaves in between pieces of clear contact paper or laminating paper. Cut around the leaf design and punch a hole at the top for a hanging string. Use as a bookmark, ornament or doorknob sign.

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Most people are aware of the importance of pulse, temper-ature and blood pressure as indicators of overall health. How many of you have heard of heart rate variability

as another important tool, not only as an indirect measure of heart health (several studies have shown that heart rate variability predicts mortality within the first two years after a heart attack), but also as an indicator of resilience and health in general? And what, exactly, is heart rate variability (HRV)?

HRV is the measure of the naturally occurring beat-to-beat changes in heart rate. Your heart rate is constantly speeding up and slowing down. In a healthy person with a resilient nervous system, the heart rate goes up with breathing in and slows down with breathing out and, when graphed, shows up as a heart rhythm pattern.

A typical heart rhythm pattern for a person feeling stressed, anxious or frustrated is disordered and irregular, with decreased HRV, and can lead to impaired higher brain functioning and low energy levels. Decreased HRV has also been linked to heart disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, panic and phobias, depression, irritable bowel disease, and fibromyalgia and other pain disorders.

A typical heart rhythm for a person feeling relaxed and calm is fairly even, with smooth, wave-like peaks and valleys. This smooth heart rhythm, showing increased HRV and generally accompanied by deep, slow, rhythmic breathing, has several extremely impor-tant health benefits:

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Dr. Robert Nolan, coordinator of Behavioral Cardiology Research at the University of Health Network in Toronto, Canada, states, “When people have more heart rate variability it is because there is a better balance in the ongoing sympathetic and para-sympathetic influence on the heart…HRV biofeedback training

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Body brushing provides a win-win-win in just 5 minutes before showering! Basic body brushing is simple and quick. Before each shower, brush (operative word “brush” — not scrub) then shower.

This method, and lymphatic body brushing, both take just 5 minutes. Both techniques equally improve the skin’s appearance and assist lymph movement, which boosts the immune system’s performance. The following technique, however, is a bit easier on the lymphatic system by working with its natural direction of movement and addresses gateway areas.

Lymphatic body brushing While using the basic technique above follow the sequence below. Why? To get lymph moving it is helpful to first open gateways where extremities connect to the body’s trunk: at the base of the neck, arms and legs. This allows lymph to move more easily toward the core of the body for further processing.

The step-by-step process below looks more daunting on paper than it is in reality. Do a trial run first; then the progression will make sense and easily becomes second nature.

Begin brushing between collar bones (at the base of the throat), brushing downward along the breastbone.

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Again, start where extremities connect to the trunk of the body and work progressively toward the trunk. When brushing the trunk of the body, brush toward the heart.

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A softer-bristled, smaller brush for face brushing is a worthy consideration. The “Health and Beauty” section of any department store carries such (typically used for hand scrubbing). Be sure to test the bristles before purchasing, as some can be quite stiff and may be harsh on tender skin. Here, too, natural fiber bristles may be a preferred option.

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Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness

and intimacy. In addition to the domino effect of joy and amusement, laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free and easy to use.

Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused and alert.

With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting prob-lems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health.

Laughter is good for your healthLaughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh •relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases •stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural •feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function •of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

Laughter and humor help you stay emotionally healthyLaughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through diffi-cult situations, disappointments, and loss.

More than just a respite from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh (or even simply a smile) can go a long way toward making you feel better. And laugh-ter really is contagious. Just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in on the fun.

The link between laughter and mental health

Laughter dissolves distressing emotions. You can’t feel •anxious, angry or sad when you’re laughing. Laughter helps you relax and recharge. It reduces stress and •increases energy, enabling you to stay focused and accomplish more. Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a •more realistic, less threatening light. A humorous perspec-tive creates psychological distance, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.

The social benefits of humor and laughterHumor and playful communication strengthen our relationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering emotional connec-tion. When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created. This bond acts as a strong buffer against stress, disagreements, and disappointment.

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Be more spontaneous. Humor gets you out of your head and •away from your troubles. Let go of defensiveness. Laughter helps you forget judgments, •criticisms, and doubts. Release inhibitions. Your fear of holding back and holding on •are set aside. Express your true feelings. Deeply felt emotions are allowed to •rise to the surface.

Laughter and relationshipsMutual laughter and play are an essential component of strong, healthy relationships. By making a conscious effort to incorpo-rate more humor and play into your daily interactions, you can improve the quality of your love relationships — as well as your connections with co-workers, family members and friends.

Bringing more humor and laughter into your lifeLaughter is your birthright, a natural part of life that is innate and inborn. Infants begin smiling during the first weeks of life and laugh out loud within months of being born. Even if you did not grow up in a household where laughter was a common sound, you can learn to laugh at any stage of life.

Smile. Smiling is the beginning of laughter. Like laughter, it’s •contagious. Pioneers in “laugh therapy,” find it’s possible to laugh without even experiencing a funny event. The same holds for smiling. When you look at someone or see some-thing even mildly pleasing, practice smiling. Count your blessings. Literally make a list. The simple act •of considering the good things in your life will distance you from negative thoughts that are a barrier to humor and laugh-ter. When in a state of sadness, we have further to travel to get to humor and laughter. When you hear laughter, move toward it. Sometimes humor •and laughter are private, a shared joke among a small group, but usually not. More often, people are very happy to share something funny because it gives them an opportunity to laugh again and feed off the humor you find in it. When you hear laughter, seek it out and ask, “What’s funny?” Spend time with fun, playful people. These are people who •laugh easily – both at themselves and at life’s absurdities – and who routinely find the humor in everyday events. Their playful point of view and laughter are contagious. Bring humor into conversations. Ask people, “What’s the •funniest thing that happened to you today? This week? In your life?”

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“In 1999, John Fenn, an underwriter with one of the world’s largest secondary insurers, the Stirling Group of Lloyd’s of London, refused to insure cell phone manufacturers against health-related claims. Lloyd’s writes policies on everything from Madonna’s dancing to aircraft engines. In deciding not to insure coverage for future health problems tied with cell phones, the firm was responding to fears about cell phones, but also to growing scientific reports linking health risks to the brain and body with frequent cell phone use.” (Disconnect, the Truth About Cell Phone Radiation...by Devra Davis, Ph.D., 2010)

Trial lawyers gear upEver heard of the Cell Phone Radiation Litigation Group? No? That’s because it was just set up under the auspices of the Ameri-can Association for Justice, a trial lawyers’ trade group. One of the lawyers, Hunter Lundy, of Louisiana, became interested in the subject of cell phone radiation when a friend of his, who was on his cell phone all the time, was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 40. He died at age 45. Lundy comments, “Look at people who are in my age group who got on the cell phone late in the 1980s. Look at Ted Kennedy and Johnny Cochran (both died of brain

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Read the fine printDr. Devra Davis asks, “Did you know that most cell phones come with a notice that says ‘do not hold closer than one inch from your body’?” Here’s safety language in one manual: “For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.” Translation: Hold your cell phone no closer than .59 inch from your head.

In a related story, a class action suit against the cell phone indus-try was tossed out by the Federal Appeals Court in Philadelphia saying it was up to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to decide if cell phones are safe. “Lead plaintiff Francis Farina tried to convince the court that radiation levels from cell phones harm consumers, even if the phones comply with FCC standards. (www.thecourthousenews.com 10/27/10)

Too late?TV’s June Cleaver (1957-63) and Marcia Brady (1969-74) didn’t use cell phones. Cell phones have only been part of our daily lives since the mid-1990s. There is not even a generation worth of cell phone studies. By the time a health problem may reveal itself, legal options may have expired. For example, a cancer cell must double thousands of times before it can be detected. The latency,

or period of time that lapses between first exposure and develop-ment of cancer, can be decades, far past a statute of limitations.

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Nowadays you can’t watch televi-sion, listen to the radio or go into a store without some advertise-

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Anti-aging medicine is a growing area of healthcare. Specific areas of this growing field have shown great results. Anti-aging medicine can be classified as a method of preventive healthcare, attempting to ensure a patient’s wellness and longevity. This field is a healthcare model promoting innovative science and research to prolong the healthy lifespans in humans. The goal is not only to maximize the total years of a patient’s life, but to ensure that those years are produc-tive and healthy.

To understand anti-aging medicine, it is important to understand what happens as we age so we can understand what needs to be prevented and what needs to be fixed. Musculoskeletal problems in the United States are a leading cause of disabil-ity. It is the number one reason people visit their physicians. These problems also affect 1 in 3 Americans.1

An area of healthcare that has been very effective for anti-aging has been around for more than 100 years. Chiropractic has always addressed and managed the entire person. Chiropractors have been trained to counsel patients on healthy-aging concepts from their first year in chiropractic college. Virtually all chiropractors in practice offer

advice to patients about a healthy lifestyle.So how does chiropractic care help with

anti-aging? Our body is in a constant and never ending struggle for survival. Scien-tists estimate that each of our cells must withstand around 10,000 individual assaults from reactive oxygen species (ROS) or free radicals. Amazingly, the body has an incredible system of self-healing that with-stands the onslaught and rebuilds what has been damaged. Chiropractic care has been shown to be a powerful method of stabiliz-ing and enhancing this self-healing ability.

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Physical nerve stress occurs when the spinal bones are twisted or thrown out of alignment. This is caused every day by macro traumas such as fall, care accidents and sporting activities. Micro traumas such as bad posture, repetitive movements and poor sleeping habits can damage the spine and nervous system as well. Physical nerve stress causes a deficiency in healthy brain-body signaling and increased release of the stress hormone cortisol. This disrupts the body’s ability to heal.

Chiropractic adjustments remove this built-up pressure on the nervous system allowing the body to heal as it was designed. Many studies have shown chiropractic care to be a powerful form of anti-aging.

Not only may chiropractic help prevent and reduce the problems of musculoskel-etal issues, but research has shown people who began chiropractic care improved in: respiration, range of motion, heart rate variability, CV function, immune func-tion, muscle strength, overall athletic ability, improvements in reaction time, information processing, visual acuity, stress and reproductive hormones, healing and recovery time, general health of senior citizens and reduced labor times of preg-nant women.2

A recent study on Health and Wellness showed that there was no indication of maximum clinical benefit, meaning the patients continued to show improvement while under care. They also had no plateaus in patient’s progress and continued to show improvements in their quality of life.3

Staying young with chiropractic may also save time and a lot of money. Patients 65 years and older who received maintenance chiropractic care for five years or longer spent only 31 percent of the national average on health care services and had a 50 percent reduction in medical provider visits.4

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3. Blanks et al. (1997) a retrospective assessment of network care using a survey of self rated health, wellness and quality of life. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, 1,1.

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Developing your sense of humor: Take yourself less seriouslyOne essential characteristic that helps us laugh is not taking ourselves too seriously. We’ve all known the classic tight-jawed sourpuss who takes everything with deathly seriousness and never laughs at anything. No fun there!

Some events are clearly sad and not occasions for laughter. But most events in life don’t carry an overwhelming sense of either sadness or delight. They fall into the gray zone of ordinary life —giving you the choice to laugh or not.

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Keep things in perspective. Many things in life are beyond •our control — particularly the behavior of other people. While you might think taking the weight of the world on your shoulders is admirable, in the long run it’s unrealistic, unpro-ductive, unhealthy and even egotistical.

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parts of your skin that don’t need the extra moisture. This oil is great for all skin types, but is especially suited for mature skin.

Pomegranate seed oil This oil is derived from the seeds of the pomegranate fruit. It is very rich in essential fatty acids. It also fades wrinkles, fine lines, revitalizes mature skin, improves skin elasticity and improves skin tone while giving your skin a healthy glow. The antioxidant value and Vitamin C content of pomegranate seed oil have been proven to be benefi-cial when used topically. Vitamin C has been shown to increase collagen production in skin cells. Some studies have even reported pomegranate seed oil can destroy cancer cells. The oil is rich in fatty acids and is skin nourishing. It is especially helpful in mature skin and anti-aging formulations due to its ability to moisturize and improve skin elasticity.

Blackberry seed oil This oil possesses a unique combi-nation of antioxidants and essen-tial fatty acids. Blackberry seed oil is a natural source of Vitamin C while it also helps to combat wrinkles, blotches, large pores and other skin blemishes. Blackberry seed oil contains both lutein and

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Carrot seed oil Carrot seed oil is one of the most rejuvenating and regenerating oils in skincare. It helps to remove toxic build-up in the skin and eliminates excess water from the skin tissue. Carrot seed oil is used primarily for its healing properties and effects on the skin. It stimulates circulation, repairs and tones the skin. It also increases elasticity, reduces the formation of wrinkles and scars. It’s perfect for all skin types because it balances oily and dry skin. Carrot seed oil is also a great oil for mature skin.

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Pain is not necessarily a symptom of aging and it is not the villain. Pain is actually an indication that something is right. It is the body’s built-in alarm system that warns when systems are not functioning properly. The body should be aligned so that the ankles are under the knees, the knees are under the hips, the hips are under the shoul-ders, and the shoulders are under the head. Balance should not only extend from right to left but also front to back. The body needs this kind of vertical loading and balance for proper mobility and func-tioning in gravity or while standing. Without this, compensations develop and joints suffer because connective tissues and tensional forces are pulling them out of balance. The strength of bones suffers with improper loading. If bones do not have proper loading, they begin to lose their density — creating a host of other issues.

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a Registered Yoga Teacher, I know how effective a regular yoga practice can be in preventing and alleviating headaches. Yoga helps relax the shoulders and upper back and also open the chest. The yoga practice of Pranayama (controlled breathing) calms the nervous system and allows tension release in the face, jaw and neck. Often-times, if we find relaxation in our bodies, the headache goes away, or at the very least, becomes more manageable. Yoga is most successful at headache relief when done at the onset of the headache rather than after it becomes a full-blown freight train running over your brain.

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and get more stretch.adho mukha svanasana• (Downward Dog) “Down Dog” helps to stretch shoulders, back, legs and improve alignment.Garudasana• (Eagle pose) This pose opens and stretches the shoulders and upper back. This one can be done in Mountain pose with just Eagle arms if full expression of the pose is not desired.

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The saying “great minds think alike” doesn’t always seem to hold true in life. Interestingly, though, are

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Foods consumed were whole and in 1. their natural form. All foods consumed were organic, as 2. non-organic food did not exist until about 60 years ago. I feel fairly certain that if these people were alive today, they would be strong opponents of adulterating our food supply with dangerous chemicals. Vegetarianism. Although each had a 3. slightly different reason for not eating animals (although the ridicule they experienced was the same), they all clearly felt it was essential for good health. *Note the average life expec-tancy vs. their age at death.

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Plato (428-347 BC)Average life expectancy during this time: 30. Died at 81.

Plato is known today as the father of vege-tarianism. He was the first to brilliantly point out the relationship between human conduct and dietary choices, which is still largely overlooked today. Dietary theories like Food Energetics now describe the profound impact that food has on your mood and behavior. Plato also noted the trauma meat-eating caused on an animal’s spirit.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)Average life expectancy during this time: 48. Died at 67.

Widely regarded as the archetypal univer-sal genius, he was an avid animal rights activ-ist throughout his life. He disliked the idea of animal cruelty so much that he was known to buy birds from the market just to subsequently set them free to restore their liberty. Da Vinci considered it immoral and unhealthy to kill and eat any animal. He ate what would be considered today as a vegetarian Mediterra-nean Diet. A firm believer that sunlight was necessary for good health, he would disrobe and stand in front of his window for a period of time each day. I guess he could be consid-ered “the father of Vitamin D!”

Albert Einstein (1879-1955)Average life expectancy during this time: 40. Died at 76.

“Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” Einstein believed vegetarianism was impera-tive for the survival of our species from a health and environmental standpoint.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)Average life expectancy during this time: 42. Died at 84.

Franklin coined the term “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and had his wife ship him apples whenever he traveled. He went pesco-vegetarian (eats fish) at 16 to save both money and to promote “clarity of mind.” He defended the traditional Native American diet while other Europeans condemned it,

and was a strong advocate of ginseng, cran-berries, pickles, honey, maple syrup, corn and corn greens. Franklin was known for discov-ering many highly nutritious foods that we are now familiar with today, and bringing them to the colonies. Tofu was brought from China thanks to him, and kale and rhubarb were brought from Scotland. He professed rice to be one of the best foods on earth for health and sustainability.

Franklin was also an early proponent of physical fitness. While few in his days knew how to swim, he taught himself and became an avid swimmer for life. In one of his first jobs as a printer, he found he was much more productive, clear-headed, and physically strong when he replaced all drinks (espe-cially alcoholic) with water. He could lift twice what the other printers could and was promoted for his success. Combined with his 13 virtues that he followed religiously, Benja-min Franklin understood the importance of a holistic approach, and the vital connection between body, mind and spirit.

There are countless other renowned historical figures who followed in the same path — eating organic, natural, vegetarian and in harmony with nature. Some of these

include Socrates, Saint Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, Isaac Newton, Henry David Thoreau, Susan B. Anthony, Vincent Van Gogh, Henry Ford, Mahatma Gandhi, H.G. Wells, William Shakespeare and even Jesus Christ was a disputed vegetarian.

But no one summarizes the innate keys to health, vitality and happiness better than da Vinci himself:

“If you would keep healthy, follow this regimen: do not eat unless you feel inclined, and sup lightly: chew well, and let what you take be well cooked and simple. He who takes medicine does himself harm; do not give way to anger and avoid close air; hold your-self upright when you rise from table and do not let yourself sleep at midday. Be temperate with wine, take a little frequently, but not at other than the proper meal-times, nor on an empty stomach; neither protract nor delay the [visit to] the privy. When you take exer-cise let it be moderate. Do not remain with the belly recumbent and the head lowered, and see that you are well covered at night. Rest your head and keep your mind cheer-ful; shun wantonness, and pay attention to diet.” – Codex Atlantico 78 v.b.

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I had an English bulldog named Vinnie a few years back. I thought he was the most handsome dog ever. I loved every-

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Then there’s my 19-year-old Manx cat, Maiden. She weighs about 17 pounds and is shaped like a little bear, which is how her breed is described. People will often blurt out in her presence, “My God, what a fat cat!” I immediately ask, “You wouldn’t say that to another human so why is it OK to say it to my cat?”

These moments have popped into my awareness when I look at myself in the mirror. I keep hearing those exclamations as I view the ‘moon face’ that I don’t recognize

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many have become obsessed by appear-ance. The fact that I have been ‘terminally ill’ seems a moot point to me, at times. For I don’t recognize this body that my personal-ity is inhabiting.

As life crises and health issues so often go, I thought I was on the upswing and things were looking better. I’m tapering off the large doses of steroids thinking the extra pounds it created would start falling off daily! Well, something fell off, or out, and it wasn’t the extra pounds. It was my hair, by the handful.

I’m not sure if I got my visualization mixed up or if this is some sort of great cosmic joke. My hair had stopped growing when I started on the steroids and I’ve been imagining it growing again. So, what is a metaphysical healer to do when the

Universe throws baldness into the mix? She shaves her head and laughs about it!

Seriously, I had to ask myself why this weight gain was so hard for me and the answer was humbling. It’s truly a mirror; a mirror of that which I judge most harshly is being reflected back at me as me. How does a person rectify or face a mirror like that?

The first step is to become aware of what the mirror in life is showing you. Then it is a matter of allowing yourself to become aware of when you started this pattern or belief about yourself and your reality. This is not a difficult or hard process. Once something has been brought into your awareness you cannot become unaware of it. You can deny, but it will continue to appear and the pattern will repeat in your life more strongly.

In the reflection of my life, I’ve come face

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As I live through this experience with my body, I am so grateful for all the things I have learned spiritually over the years. The Essene’s (a Jewish religious group that practiced 2,000 years ago) left us with this concept that our external lives are a mani-festation, mirror and reflection of our inner life. They also left us with instructions on how to recognize the various mirrors and heal the underlying issues being reflected. My husband and I have found this to be a powerful tool to use in our lives, incor-porate it in much of what we do and have gained deep healing from them.

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What separates success from failure? There are some things that come to mind: lack of funding, lack of intelligence, lack of support and the list could go on

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If you are like most people, either trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight that you feel comfortable at, understanding your body composition should be incredibly important to you! If your

main goal is to lose weight and keep it off, then what you really need to focus on is “losing excess body fat.” Many people monitor their dieting success by focusing on that bathroom scale number, praying that it continues to get smaller and smaller each time they step on. However, after you have a better understanding of your body compo-sition, you will see why this is not a good strategy.

The human body is constantly changing its weight and volume of fat, water and muscle as a result of lifestyle, age, gender, body frame, hormone balance and environment. Measuring these body composition changes has been studied for more than 50 years in all types of people. Measuring the electrical properties of the whole body is known as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). And these measurements are taken through a body composition analy-sis device which is known for its precision, simplicity, and porta-bility. Body composition analysis is affordable, easy to do and is very accurate. This information is important to health and wellness professionals because what can be measured can be managed.

Do you know someone who lost weight on a fad diet only to gain it all back and then some? Do you know people that have been categorized as “overweight” according to their body mass index (BMI) scores but clearly are in great shape? Do you know anyone counting calories and exercising but just can’t seem to lose those last five to ten pounds? BIA body composition is the answer for all these scenarios because the individualized measurements of what is going on in your body are what will get you to reach your health and weight loss goals. One size fits all diet programs, average ranges of body measurement scores, and random dieting guidelines are interesting, but they are not going to work for every-one because our bodies are completely different inside and out.

A BIA body composition analysis gives a clear snapshot of where our weight is distributed — the percentage of lean muscle mass, fat and water — at this exact moment in our life. The results also show us how many calories we consume daily to maintain our current

weight (which can be quite an eye opener!) These are just some of the benefits of the BIA body composition as well as determining your ideal caloric intake for customized weight loss. Once you know the total number of daily calories and types of foods you need to eat, you can focus your efforts on a diet and exercise plan that will work for you. Re-measuring your body composition after a couple months can illustrate the conversion of fat mass to lean mass for long-term weight loss success. If someone on a quick fix fad diet wanted to measure their progress, the BIA body composition machine would be able to show an actual increase in body fat while the person was losing “weight” according to the smaller number on their bathroom scale. Understand how “weight” loss can be misleading?

The use of BIA body composition analysis to evaluate the effec-tiveness of treatment strategies for various health conditions and weight loss is widespread. BIA is used in many studies and clini-cal trials around the world. Time to quit the “weight” loss guess-ing game and concentrate on your body composition instead. This will give you a much more accurate picture of how well you’re doing. Furthermore, your goals should include a healthy diet with adequate calories for you and a comprehensive workout plan to fit your lifestyle. By taking these steps, you will achieve an ideal body

composition that will leave you healthier, happier and better looking!

Kimberly Neher, MS, clinical nutritionist, is the newest health care consultant to join Wise Woman Wellness LLC in De Pere. She has partnered with Randi Mann, NP, owner and woman’s hormone expert, to help women live healthy and vital lives. Neher offers weight loss consultations using Body Composition Analysis and nutritional advice on many conditions to help people reach their health and wellness goals. She presents several “Nutritional Healing” lectures monthly. For further information please call 920.339.5252 or visit www.wisewomanwellness.com.

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7.Strengthen your strengths. When you build on what you have, you will become more successful.

8.Stockpile. When you build a reserve in every area, you can leverage more opportunities more quickly.

9.Integrate your life. When you make sure your life’s compo-nents fit together well, you will experience effortlessness.

10. Polish everything. When you buff up every aspect of your life, you will feel even more proud to be a human being.

It may help to pose the above statements as questions to yourself to draw out your answers. For instance, “Stop tolerating” could be reworked to “What am I currently tolerating that needs to stop?” Follow it up with, “What action do I need to take in order to have that happen?”

Be brutally honest with yourself. Your answers are just that, YOUR answers. Not anyone else’s. After all, it’s YOUR life you’re leading, and you are in charge of and responsible for YOUR life.

Once you establish awareness, look at the options available. Be creative, and continue past the obvious options! Sometimes the best solution lies in the most unlikely place.

Take action. Without proper action, it’s all simply wishful think-ing. Say “yes” to those activities that support your goals, and “no” to those that don’t.

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Celebrate your little successes along the way. Make sure that the way you choose to celebrate doesn’t set you backward on your path (self-sabotage).

Relax and enjoy the process! As the Chinese proverb says, “To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.”

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1.Commit to your breakthrough. You need to want it more than anything else. One of the reasons my clients experience so much

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2.You may struggle with committing to your breakthrough because of fear. It means you have been giving the voice of

fear validity. You have been listening to it, believing it, and then staying stuck because of it. If you deeply want to change and you would like the tools to do it, trust that what you need is prob-ably right in front of you right now. But it will involve taking a risk of some kind. Stepping out of your comfort zone by doing something new, learning new skills, exploring blocks on the inner level deeply, investing your time and energy. So if you are stuck it means you are not willing to do what is in front of you. Ask, what opportunity is in front of me that I am ignoring? How do I have my blinders on to my next step? It is important to bring this fear to the light of day. Otherwise you will stay stuck for years.

3.Get clear about why you want your breakthrough. What would that do in your life? Write this out in detail. Here is

an example: “If I had a breakthrough in my life with my anxiety meaning my anxiety went away, what would this allow me to do?” Your life would be better. How so? Write this out in detail. Painting a picture of what life will be like will help motivate you. Or, if you never felt depression again, what would that do for you? Write this out in detail.

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communityCALENDARThursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Finessing Your Intuition

Intuition is something we all have. Intuition helps us navigate our lives better here on earth. Finessing your intuitive skills is fun and can be helpful in daily living. During these classes - for beginners and advanced - you will learn how to strengthen the accuracy and helpfulness of your intuitive gifts. Each class is $40; or, when you register to attend all four and pay by Sept. 4, it is $120 for all 4 meetings (a $40 savings). We meet for 4 weeks. Taught by Patricia “Trish” Poole, CHT, RMT, ATP, EFT-CC. For questions and/or to register call 920.819.3774 or email [email protected].

Thursday, Sept. 8 • 6:45 - 8 p.m.Yoga for EveryBody – all sizes all levels of fitness!

This session will introduce you to basic breath-ing and postures. We will address specific areas in the body such as the back, hips or shoul-ders that are relative to those in attendance to help you transition to group drop-in classes. Cost: $15. Contact: Inner Sun Yoga Studio 920.651.1279, email [email protected] or visit www.innersunyogastudio.com.

Saturday, Sept. 10 – Local West Side Business Fair • 9 a.m. to 12 noon.Saturday, Sept. 24 • 9 a.m. to 12 noon.Evergreen Credit Union Summer MarketsEvergreen Credit Union will host Summer Markets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays June through September from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Our west Neenah location is an ideal setting for an open-air market, which is open to all vendors of fresh produce, plants, crafts, work-from-home businesses, and charity fundraising organizations. When enough vendors have committed to the Summer Market, Town of Menasha will allow the credit union to close Bryce Drive to vehicle traffic; enhancing a safe, on-foot shopping experience. Evergreen Credit Union will also coordinate and promote special themed events each month.

These markets provide a wonderful opportunity to gain attention for local small businesses or chari-ties and for residents to enjoy the local community atmosphere.

All vendors need to make reservations as early as possible and will be asked to make a small H.U.G.S.* donation at each Market. Please direct all inquires to Debbie Bruley (920.729.2999 ext. 209), or e-mail [email protected]). Ever-green Credit Union is located at 1500 W. American Drive (Just West of CB) in Neenah.

Saturday, September 10International Angel Day

This event is still evolving. Please check the website for updates, www.angels4us.com or for more information call 920.819.3774.

Saturday, Sept. 17 • 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Yoga for EveryBody - all sizes all levels of fitness!

This session will introduce you to basic breath-ing and postures. We will address specific areas in the body such as the back, hips or shoul-ders that are relative to those in attendance to help you transition to group drop-in classes. Cost: $15. Contact: Inner Sun Yoga Studio 920.651.1279, email [email protected] or visit www.innersunyogastudio.com.

Saturday, Sept. 24 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.Your Breath - Discover the most crucial tool for Health & Happiness

In this workshop you will:Be introduced to the power of breath•Experience an introductory breath session•Learn how to correct restrictive breathing •patternsLearn techniques for increasing your energy •level and sense of well-beingGain tools to manage stress, reconnect with •source and actively participate in your own healing.

Cost: $50 early registration. $60 after Sept 19. Includes tea and snacks. Contact: Inner Sun Yoga Studio 920.651.1279, email [email protected] or visit www.innersunyo-gastudio.com.

Saturdays, Sept. 24 & Oct. 112 – 4 p.m. both SaturdaysReiki I class

Immerse yourself in the Reiki energy and be-come attuned to Reiki vibrational healing so you can do it on yourself and others. Besides experiencing a Reiki session, laying on a mas-sage table and being infused with high vibrat-ing reiki energy; in the Reiki I class you can also learn to do Reiki healing sessions. Reiki has 3 levels, Reiki I which focuses on doing Reiki on yourself and others in your physical proximity, Reiki II and Reiki Master/Teacher. You get an attunement (a unique type of Reiki treatment) so you can be attuned to the Reiki vibrations. $150 includes all materials, the attunement, both meetings and practice. To register or for questions; email [email protected] or call 920.819.3774. Taught by Patricia “Trish” Poole, who has been doing private reiki ses-sions and teaching Reiki for 13 years.

Sunday, Sept. 25 • 2 – 4 p.m.Group Past Life Regression – Introduction to Past Life Regression

A Past Life Group experience can be enlighten-ing in helping to understand challenges and in-terests in this life you are living now. During the first part of the class we discuss how past lives influence our current lives, during the second part of the program the group will be guided through a past life experience. Class size limited to insure a positive experience for students. $40 when you register in advance and $45 at the door. Register online at www.patriciampoole.com via the webstore or call 920.819.3774 or email [email protected].

Sundays, Oct. 9 & 16 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. both SundaysReiki II

Take yourself to the next level with Reiki.(Reiki I is a pre-requisite for this class.) In the Reiki II class you learn new skills of how to utilize Reiki healing energy and are attuned to be able to send Reiki using symbols that fine tune the energy which includes sending long distance and through all time and space. The class is held at the Peace & Wellness Center in Green Bay. $175 fee includes all materials, the attunement, both meetings and practice. To re-serve your space email [email protected] or call 920.819.3774.

Thursday, Oct. 13 6 – 8 p.m.Hypnosis to Improve Study Skills - FREE

Good study skills can become habit. Hypno-sis works with the subconscious mind where all habits persist. Good study skills can be learned and enhanced. Taught by Patricia Poole, CH who has been providing hypnosis services for 13 years. Space is limited. This class is for children ages 13 and older and one par-ent must attend. For more information or to reserve your space call 920.819.3774 or email [email protected] During this class you will learn how the subconscious mind works and how to make it work better for you especially with regards to studying skills. Dur-ing the second half of the meeting, we will do a group hypnosis session for good study skills. This class will meet at The Peace & Wellness Center, Green Bay.

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Twohig Dental wants you to experience a natural and holistic approach to dentistry. Our practice is a mercury-free, health-centered office. We be-lieve in treating patients as individuals. We are dedicated to advanced education in traditional and non-traditional dentistry. We invite you to schedule a consultation with us.

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Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. is an inde-pendent dermatology prac-tice priding itself on the use

of the latest technology and treatment protocols for optimal surgical and treatment outcomes for diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. We also offer state of the art Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. Trust your skin care to the leader in dermatology. Call today to schedule an appointment.

DIEtARY SUPPLEMEntSSantal Solutions, LLC1.800.414.8624www.santalsolutions.com

Dr. Arun Chatterji has created a dietary supple-ment to be used as part of

your diet to help maintain blood sugar and cho-lesterol levels already within the normal range. The product, “Assurance Blood Health Sup-port”™ requires only one third the normal dos-age compared to other brands on the market, due to its unique “less is more” property. Recent cellular research at King’s College London has shown Assurance Blood Health Support™ to be up to 400% more active than leading Gymnema sylvestre-based products.

EDUCAtIonBlue Sky School of Professional Massage and therapeutic Bodywork2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500www.BlueSkyMassage.com

Blue Sky strives to inspire and chal-lenge our students as they become professional massage therapists. We

integrate community outreach, holistic practices and wellness into our massage therapy program. We have full- and part-time options. Financial aid available for those who qualify. Open houses year round! Touch the lives of others, become a massage therapist! Call today!

Growing our Future, LLC1164 Westowne Drive, Neenah920.886.6600www.growingourfutureneenah.com

Growing Our Future LLC is an en-vironmental preschool located in Neenah. We provide a quality ear-ly education for students ages 2 ½ to 5. Our daily schedule includes

activities such as learning centers, music, yoga, gardening, snacks, field trips and free explora-tion time. Call to set up a tour 920.886.6600, or visit us at www.growingourfutureneenah.com.

EntERtAInMEntFunset Boulevard3916 W. College Ave., Appleton920.993.0909www.funset.com

Funset Boulevard is an amazing Hollywood-themed restaurant and entertainment center with at-tractions for everyone in the fam-

ily. Our “best-in-the-Midwest” family entertain-ment center includes: 14-screen movie theatre, Funset Grill Restaurant featuring the best pizza in the area, laser tag, outdoor mini-golf and bat-ting cages, bumper cars, train ride, carousel, gi-ant kids playroom and over 100 arcade games. Birthday party packages available.

EXERCISE DEVICE/CIRCULAtIonPeddler, LLCMichael M. Soletski (Contact)3225 Finger Road, Suite C, Green Bay920.884.2190•[email protected]•www.The-Peddler.com

Peddler, LLC is the manufacturer and main dis-tributor of the PEDDLER, the only portable, one-piece, lower-leg exercise device designed for use as a lower-extremity flexibility strengthening and circulation device. The PEDDLER should be considered for Gastroc Tightening, Achilles Dis-order, Ankle Sprain, Plantar Faciitis, Post Foot and Ankle Surgery and Circulation Issues. Use at your desk, on a plane, riding in a car, on a bus or any time you are in a restricted motion environ-ment. Made in the USA and a green product.





FIREPLACE SALES/SERVICEthe Chimney Guy, LLC680 Valley Road, Menasha920.830.1920(FoxCities)•920.455.1920(GreenBay)www.chimneyguy.com

The Chimney Guy provides you with the very best in chimney and hearth appli-

ance services and products. Our certified techni-cians have the professional training and know-how to keep fireplaces and chimneys in the best working condition. If it has anything to do with a fireplace or chimney, we can provide you with the proper professional services. We pride our-selves on our No Mess GuaranteeTM. “No Mess” is more than a guarantee - it’s a promise.

FItnESS APPAREL/SHoESnew Balance Fox Valley1861 N. Casaloma Drive, Appleton920.882.8585www.vanderloopshoes.com

New Balance Fox Valley has been providing the Fox Cities with its ath-letic footwear needs since 2003. NBFV allows you to experience shoe

shopping the way it should be with one-on-one customer service provided by the fully-trained sales staff. NBFV carries running, walking, cross training, kids’ shoes and more in a large variety of widths and sizes. Shop New Balance Fox Valley…Where You Will FIT Right In!

Foot CAREFox Valley Birkenstock2476S.OneidaSt.,GreenBay•920.498.24974760IntegrityWay,Appleton•920.882.3989www.foxvalleybirkenstock.com

Fox Valley Birkenstock offers a huge selection of Birkenstock, Papillio, Tatami, Footprints,

Birki, Alpro, Newalk shoes and sandals at great prices.

GEMStonES & IntUItIVE SERVICESCrystal Pathway1106 Washington St., Manitowoc920.682.8680•[email protected] Open: Mon. – Fri. 11 – 6, Sat. 10 – 4

Crystal Pathway, in downtown Manitowoc, opened in 2002. As you walk in, crystals and gemstones from around the world greet you. Many are tumbled, polished and raw; others are set in sterling silver jewelry including pen-dants, earrings, and rings. We also offer books, candles, smudge sticks, fairies and more. Come in and experience the world of crystals for bal-ancing mind, body and spirit.

Druidic Gems242 E. 2nd St., Fond du Lac920.960.8816www.druidicgems.com

Healing the relationships in our lives through Pet Communication, Intuitive and Akashic Re-cord Readings. Healing our spirits, minds, emo-tions and body with Reiki and unique writings that invoke thought, change perspectives and alter our expressions of living. Precious stones & minerals designed into jewelry through di-vine inspiration and so much more.

GoURMEt REtAIL/GIFtthe Wire Whisk767 North Casaloma Drive, Appleton920.739.3663www.thewirewhisk.com

We are the store for all cooks offering cook-ware, bakeware, serve-ware, barware, cutlery,

gadgets, tableware, glassware, kitchen electrics, specialty foods and kitchen housewares. Profes-sional knife sharpening services are also avail-able. Our family, serving your family for over 33 years! Gift cards available. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

GREEnHoUSEthe Plant Station Greenhouse1746 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920.735.3655www.theplantstationgreenhouse.com

The Plant Station is your land-scape design specialist carry-ing a complete line of annu-als, perennials & nursery

house plants. We have seasonal items, chemi-cals, nature & garden gifts along with indoor & outdoor living decor. Now open for the 2011 season.

HEALtH & FItnESSAnytime FitnessFor a location near you, see our ad on pg. 100www.anytimefitness.com

Anytime Fitness is open 24/7/365 to provide you with the

essential elements of a great workout, such as treadmills, ellipticals and bikes - all with flat-screen TVs - and both free weights and circuit weight machines. We also offer 24-hour tanning, personal training and private restrooms and showers. Anywhere Club Access allows you to visit more than 1,000 clubs worldwide.

Lake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC730 Lake Park Road, Menasha920.882.8900•www.lakeparkfitness.comSee our ad on pg. 52.

Lake Park Swim & Fit-ness is the Fox Val-ley’s newest and most

refreshing health club. Locally owned and op-erated, we have combined the latest in equip-ment, classes, club amenities and more to give our members an unparalleled experience. Cus-tomer service and building a sense of commu-nity is our main focus - be a part of the LPSF family and experience the difference!

HEALtH & WELLnESSGIA WellnessChristine Riemerwww.giawellness.com/resolve920.468.5212

Despite consuming good nu-trition and water, Chris expe-rienced insomnia, stomach

aches, tooth sensitivity, sluggish metabolism, compromised immunity, a stubborn bruise, etc. She got relief using GIA’s products (pendant, cell guard, iH20-intelligent water 400-500 times more liquid, etc.,) all powered by GIAplex™ for enhanced absorption and hydration. Try GIA products for the health boost we need in our modern wireless world.

Midwest MacrobioticsShaun McMonigal773.988.6876•[email protected]

Midwest Macrobiotics is dedicated to the com-mon dream of health and harmony. Whether in the kitchen, consultation or class, Shaun offers lessons on balancing food energy to help you create your own health and sense of balance. Medicinal cooking services are available, along with holistic health consultations to transition to a whole foods diet. Menu planning is based on the time you have available for cooking and to address the specific health needs and goals of the client.

Simply HerbsCheryl Hosmer, Naturopath, CNHPCertified Biofeedback SpecialistSynergy Chiropractic & Wellness CenterN1739 Lily of the Valley Dr., Suite 7, Greenville920.757.6440•www.simplyherbs.net

Cheryl has been coaching clients on lifestyle changes for over 10 years. She uses several holis-tic techniques including iridology, clinical kine-siology, and Quantum LIFE Biofeedback to help clients regain balanced energy allowing them to self heal. Simply Herbs also carries professional products including herbs, supplements, homeo-pathics, essential oils and Bach flower remedies to support optimal health.



true Essence Aura & Chakra Photography1138 West Mason St., Green Bay920.884.7327www.trueessenceaura.com

True Essence, owned by Dale and Margaret West, was established in 2004 and has been providing out-standing quality photographs of your aura and chakras ever since.

They are now proud to offer Slimline Body Contouring, a 3-step body care system to help contour and reduce the appearance of cellu-lite. They also feature an Alpha LED Oxy Light Spa along with oxygen skin care products.

HEALtH CoACHInGAayus Holistic Health CounselingMegan Kerkhoff, CHC, AADP920.327.2221www.aayushealth.com

Are you ready to change your mind and body forever? Health Counseling is a

unique, exciting innovation in health and nutri-tion. Megan helps her clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. Learn to make gradu-al, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your current and future health goals. Schedule a free consultation today!

HEALtHY FooDSBoresha CoffeeRenee Sprangers, Independent Marketing Consultantwww.bfreesystem.com/drinkfit

Take the Ten-Day BSkinny Chal-lenge! Burn the fat you don’t want by drinking the ONLY fat

burning coffee in the world. Hundreds of thou-sands of users prove BSkinny is safe and effec-tive through years of clinical trials. Rich, deli-cious, 100% organic Arabica beans and a patented buffered caffeine turns your body into a fat burning furnace. This is NOT a diet – keep your lean muscle - BURN FAT. 30-day money back guarantee!

oneida Community Integrated Food Systems3976 W. Mason St., Oneida920.869.4530http://ocifc.oneidanation.org

Oneida Community Integrated Food Systems provides the Oneida people and surrounding communities with natural and fresh meats, poultry, buf-falo, fruits and vegetables as well as

health and wellness products. Our Farmer’s Mar-ket is held Thursdays at the Oneida One Stop at Hwy 54 and Seminary Road in Oneida. The Ap-ple Orchard offers pick-your-own apples. Please call or e-mail for varieties and picking hours.

the Free Market1000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton920.968.1260•877.FRE.MRKTwww.freemrkt.com

The Free Market is a natural food grocery store for those who choose a more healthy

way to eat. We carry a large selection of glutenfree products as well as chemical- and GMO-free, wheat-, peanut-, dairy- and meat-free items. Whether you’re a vegetarian, are on a restricted diet, want to lose weight or prefer food that is or-ganically grown, you’ll find plenty of options at The Free Market.

Wildtree HerbsAmy Cebulski920.757.0694www.amyc.mywildtree.com

Always the bet ter choice . . . Natura l ly .

Wildtree Herbs is a 100% Natural food line. Amy Ce-bulski sells Wildtree through

her Web site and at fun in-home tastings. The entire line is free of additives, preservatives, dyes, MSG or high fructose corn syrup. Simple, natural and healthy – even for the novice cook. Breakfast through dinner, desserts, plus grape-seed oils. Low sodium, little or no sugar. Busy lives need simple, healthy choices to save us all time in the kitchen.

HEAtInG & CooLInGChristensen & Wisnet, Inc.4450 W. Greenville Dr., Appleton920.734.1436www.cwgoodguys.com

We know that there are many choices out there for Heating & Cooling needs, but with our level of expertise, dedication to quality

service on your equipment, and exceptional customer service, just one call to us and you can rest assured you chose the “Good Guys.” We of-fer many services from annual safety & efficien-cy tune-ups, repairs, duct cleaning, estimates and installation on our top brands.

HoLIStIC MEDICInEPeace and Wellness CenterPatricia Poole920.819.3774•[email protected]

Patricia Poole has been providing hypnosis and energy healing pri-vate sessions and classes for 10 years. She offers information on hypnosis, Reiki, Reconnective heal-

ing and soon EFT. Educational and life-changing classes are offered regularly. Hypnosis CDs are available to get you started in making positive changes today! Call or email today to set up your appointment.

Wonders of WellnessDr. Nancy Soliven, D.C., M.D., ChiropractorDebra Eberhardy, M.P.A., L.Ac., M.A.O.M.Megan Hoffman, C.S.T. Diplomat424 E. Longview Dr., Suite B, Appleton920.734.6389

Good health is being balanced physically, men-tally, emotionally and spiritually. At our Treatment Center our goal is to help you live a long, healthy life. Our caring, compassionate, multi-disciplin-ary, and highly skilled health care professionals seek and treat the causes associated with a wide range of medical issues. We offer our patients cranio-sacral therapy, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, lymphatic drainage, acupuncture, Chinese massage, and food intolerance testing. Schedule your appointment today.

HoLIStIC PSYCHotHERAPYRadiant Life CounselingShelley Riutta MSE, LPCHolistic PsychotherapistGreenBay•920.265.2627www.RadiantLifeCounseling.com

Feeling stuck in your life or one of your relationships? Want to trans-form your personal or professional life? I use the most effective holis-tic psychotherapy methods to help

you get unstuck and moving forward in your life with joy. Visit www.RadiantLifeCounseling.com for the free workbook “What Do You Re-ally Want: Finding Passion and Purpose in Your Life,” based on my popular workshop. The site also lists upcoming presentations, workshops and groups, plus information on individual and couples counseling.

HoME HEALtHBill-Ray Home Mobility, LLC3800 N. Providence Ave., Suite A, Appleton920.257.4001www.billrayhomemobility.com

Bill-Ray Home Mo-bility offers its inno-vative new product,

Friendly Beds™ as well as other products that help the elderly and disabled stay in the home setting longer. Friendly Beds™ improves inde-pendence and quality of life by offering mobil-ity, safety, and comfort components in the bed area. The showroom is open Monday through Friday from 11am-5pm. Come visit us and test drive our models.



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Eclipse Energy4538 North French Road, Appleton920.954.5412www.eclipsenergy.com

At Eclipse Energy we make your home as efficient and comfortable as possible with a synergistic approach. Sim-

ply defined, your home is a system. We can help you with high energy bills, unsolved moisture problems, hot or cold spots and poor air quality through a home energy evaluation. Once per-formed, a solution-based prescription in the form of a report and proposal will follow, addressing a solution to the problems, not the symptoms.

HoRMonES & WELLnESSWise Woman Wellness1480 Swan Road, De Pere920.339.5252www.wisewomanwellness.com


Women age 30-64 suffering with meno

pause, peri-menopause, PMS or sexual dysfunction symptoms are invited to NE WI’s first menopause and wellness center. Hormone test-ing, customized bio-identical hor-

mones, supplements, fitness, nutrition and stress reduction plans are tailored for each woman. Owner Randi Mann, Women’s Health NP and menopause expert (one of 13 Certified NAMS Menopause Practitioners in WI), provides integra-tive medicine options to help each woman feel vital, healthy, sensual and energetic. Attend our introductory hormone seminars offered three times each month to learn about hormone chang-es that happen monthly and across the life span and how to feel your best at every age! Visit web-site for details.

HYPnoSIS/nLP tRAInInGCapital Hypnosis6441 Enterprise Lane, Suite 104, Madison608.288.9800www.CapitalHypnosis.com

Whether you seek to improve your personal influence or professional communication abil-ity through Basic Hypnosis Training or skills through Neuro-Linguistic Programming Train-ing, Capital Hypnosis provides programs that fit your schedule and intensive workshops in a professional hypnosis clinic setting around real people. Can’t decide where to begin? Just call 608.288.9800 today! We will discuss your goals and situation and make the recommendation that best fits your circumstances.

HYPnotHERAPYHypnotherapy Center of Wisconsin, LLCDiane J. Beatty, CHT, NLPAppleton•920.475.7383www.hypnotherapycenterofwi.com

Diane Beatty is a board certified clini-cal Hypnotherapist and Neuro Lin-guistic Practitioner serving the WI area. She received her formal training and practicum at the Hypnotherapy

Academy of America in Santa Fe, N.M., and her board certification from the A.C.H.E. Diane offers a wide variety of self-empowering processes helping individuals to reach their goals and over-come problems. Sessions are private, profession-al, comfortable, and tailored to the needs of the individual. The use of hypnotherapy is limited only by the imagination. Change your mind – change your life!

IntUItIVE ConSULtAnt/ AnGEL ARtISt

Intuitive Art and ConsultationNannette Champeau920.839.5343www.artworkbynannette.com

Angel Healings • Workshop Facilitator • Angel, Soul & Children’s Portraits Do you believe in Angels or invisible helpers? Learn to trust your feelings and hunches and listen to the ‘still

voice within.’ Nannette has been helping people understand themselves for 20 years through one-on-one personal consultations, workshops, study groups and portraits. Call 920.839.5343 or email [email protected] for more information and to schedule an appointment.

LIFE CoACHJentle Wellness, LLCJennifer D. Culver, Certified Professional Coach, Reiki Master, Business Consultant, Writer920.570.1704•[email protected]: www.jentleworld.comWebsite: www.jentlewellness.com

Jennifer globally supports you, incor-porating her spiritual and holistic healing practices into coaching. She teams with you to live and work sim-ply, gently, and happily. Listen to her

weekly on Radio Therapy Online. With over 15 years of consulting experience, she conducts seminars on taking a zen approach to productiv-ity. She also co-creates marketing strategies for small companies. Jennifer attracts clients seek-ing to simplify their overactive life, live their true passion, have fun, and incorporate holistic well-ness into their life expedition.

Life Spectrums, LLCJoan M. EkProfessional Life Coach/Reiki Master920.733.9793 [email protected]

With over 20 years expe-rience in several areas of health care, Life Spec-

trums specializes in providing a safe, honest, nur-turing, challenging (yet fun!) environment for in-dividuals to explore their innate potential to heal and live the quality life of their choosing. We of-fer professional Life Coaching services, Reiki therapy and teaching, aromatherapy, resource and referral services, seminars and workshops to empower each person on an integrative basis.

MASSAGE tHERAPY“A tension” Deficit Massage therapy, LLCJane Hestnes, LMT, APP (WI Cert. #3443-146)Providing services at Panache Image Consulting110 S. Joseph St., Appleton920.358.7059www.atensiondeficitmassage.com

M a s s a g e T h e r a p y

Stress / Pain / Fatigue: There are no “magic bean” shortcuts where chronic

issues exist. But there is hope and help with a holistic approach. Individual or integrated, various conventional massage techniques and energy-based Polarity Therapy protocols are available for you to create “a tension” deficit from long-term symptoms.

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and therapeutic Bodywork2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500www.BlueSkyMassage.com

Blue Sky’s massage clinic is a teach-ing facility. Massages are performed by students who have not yet grad-

uated but have completed the educational re-quirements to enter student clinic. A great op-portunity for our students to complete state required massage hours while offering profes-sional quality massages at a discount to the pub-lic! Make an appointment today!

Revolution Healing & Martial Arts, LLC510 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton920.224.3006www.revolutionhealingarts.com

Parnee Paras, owner of Rev-olution Healing, offers her clients Massage Therapy

and Breathwork healing along with Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts for children and adults. She also has a Botanical Sanctuary Store featur-ing Recycled Paper Products and Sustainable Skin Care. Call or go online to schedule your appointment.



MEDICAL SPAFox Valley Plastic Surgery & Renaissance MediSpaDrs. David Janssen and William Doubek2400 Witzel Ave., Oshkosh920.233.1540•www.fvpsurgery.com

The team at Fox Valley Plastic Surgery and the Renaissance Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, provide advanced laser center

services, facial aesthetics, cosmetic and recon-structive surgery, total vein care, medical weight loss and non-surgical body shaping procedures all focusing on natural results. Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. David Janssen and Dr. Wil-liam Doubek, have cared for more than 27,000 patients since 1993. For more information, visit www.fvpsurgery.com or call 920.233.1540.

Rejuvenessence MediSpaKenneth Pechman, M.D., Ph.D.Board Certified Dermatologist2201 East Enterprise Ave., Ste. 104, Appleton920.574.3577•www.rmedispa.com

The mission of Rejuvenes-sence MediSpa is to re-store, revitalize and reju-venate the skin’s

appearance, health and function. We strive to improve our client’s skin through our profes-sional services and high-quality products and thus, enhance our patients’ self esteem and self image. We are proud to offer free consultations on all of our services!

nAtURAL BEAUtYolivü 426511 N. 8th St., Sheboygan920.783.0809•www.olivu426.com

Beauty from earth to body. Olivü 426 features the freshest ingredi-ents from around the world. Ol-ivü’s all natural beauty line offers

personalized customization to achieve desired results. Featuring anti-aging serums, lotions, mas-sage oils, body mists, salt and sugar scrubs, lip balms, eye shadows, an all natural baby care line and much more, Olivü’s products offer world class personal care. Visit Olivü and get creative designing your own personalized products or shop online at www.olivu426.com.

nAtURoPAtHIC MEDICInEthe Country Doctor Since 1984Renee Waters LMT, ND747 Crestview Lane, Fond du Lac920.922.8950countrydoctordetox@gmail.comwww.countrydoctordetox.com

Renee brings you 27 years of experience in Natural Medi-cine and Therapies including Iridology, Detoxification,

Emotional Freedom Technique, Ultimate Healing Body Treatments, Nutritional Work-ups, Self Dis-covery Workshops, Herbal Medicine, Reflexolo-

gy, Pet Therapies, Aromatherapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage, Tongue & Nail Assess-ment, Medical Intuitive-Faith Healing. Call or e-mail today to set up your next appointment!

nUtRItIonWise Woman Wellness1480 Swan Road, De Pere920.339.5252www.wisewomanwellness.com


Women age 30-64 suffering with meno

pause, peri-menopause, PMS or sexual dysfunction symptoms are invited to NE WI’s first menopause and wellness center. Hormone test-ing, customized bio-identical hor-

mones, supplements, fitness, nutrition and stress reduction plans are tailored for each woman. Owner Randi Mann, Women’s Health NP and menopause expert (one of 13 Certified NAMS Menopause Practitioners in WI), provides integra-tive medicine options to help each woman feel vital, healthy, sensual and energetic. Attend our introductory hormone seminars offered three times each month to learn about hormone chang-es that happen monthly and across the life span and how to feel your best at every age! Visit web-site for details.

oRGAnIC PRoDUCEPark Ridge organicsN8410 Abler Road, Fond du Lac920-979-9658www.parkridgeorganics.com

Be a locavore, eat healthier, get to know your farmer and your food. Park Ridge Organics is a certified Organic farm growing

seasonal produce. They sell their produce through a Vegetable Share Program (CSA con-cept), at the Downtown Appleton Farmer’s Mar-ket and at their on-farm store.

PAIn MAnAGEMEnt/RELIEFCurrent Physical therapy1480SwanRoad,DePere•920.615.6055516BrazeauAvenue,Oconto•920.835.1551www.currentphysicaltherapy.com

C Headaches? Chronic pain? Maybe you don’t “just have to live with it.” At Current Physical Therapy you will receive the

most up-to-date and effective treatment in a comfortable, private setting. Learn to facilitate your body’s own efficient pain-relieving mech-anisms. Be free from chronic pain and from the need for continuing treatment.

Quality therapy311 Reaume Ave., Kaukauna920.462.4583•www.quality-therapy.comServing the Fox Valley

Quality Therapy is client-cen-tered and focused on predictable outcomes. We strive to uphold the dignity of patients, accom-

modating schedule, allowing recovery in your own home. Our specialized programs include: chronic pain program, back pain program and digestinal disorder program. We also offer Cranio-Sacral, Visual Manipulation, Lymphede-ma with vaso-pneumatic pump and Electro Therapeutic Point Stimulation. Don’t put it off any longer. The more you wait the more serious your problem may become.

the neuroscience Group1305 W. American Dr., Neenah920.725.9373 or 800.201.1194www.neurosciencegroup.com

The Neuroscience Group of Northeast Wisconsin is a multi-specialty phy-

sician practice focused on the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of the nervous system: brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality neuroscience care to our neighbors throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

PERSonAL CARE/nUtRItIonBotanical IndulgenceSandy White 1162 Westowne Drive, Neenah920.725.1380•www.botanicalindulgence.com

The success of a business comes from more than just the owner. A truly successful business will

have an enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff hand chosen by the owner. Here at Botanical Indul-gence, Sandy has a staff that loves the business as much as she does, and it shows when you walk into the store. Located 5 minutes from Fox River Mall; take the Winneconne exit in Neenah and turn left at Culvers.

natural Healthy ConceptsTheresa Groskopp, CN1620 Appleton Road, Shopko Plaza, Menashawww.naturalhealthyconcepts.com920.886.7500

Located in the Shopko Plaza, Me-nasha, right off Hwy. 441, Natural Healthy Concepts offers Nutrition Counseling by Theresa Groskopp, Certified Nutritionist, and a variety

of natural health products. We also offer Ionic Detox Footbaths, Ear Candling, along with a large variety of vitamins and nutrition supple-ments, and homeopathic remedies. Our natural skin and hair care, cosmetics and personal hy-giene products are free of parabens and SLS.



PEt HEALtHSomethin to Howl [email protected]/shop/howlabout

Homemade, handmade, all-natural dog prod-ucts designed with love for your pet. Our prod-ucts include herbal shield dog collars, first aid salves, calming drops, toothpaste, various shampoos and kooling gel bandanas. Our goal is to create products that will make your pet healthier and happier.

Victoria’s Pet nutrition Center and Boutique14 N. Main St., Fond du Lac920.923.1991www.allnaturalpethealth.com

We carry all-natural pet health products for your dogs and cats including

natural treats, herbs and supplements used for health problems such as canine and feline liver and kidney disease, pet allergies, cancer in dogs and cats, arthritis, dental, ear problems and dia-betes. We also carry pet gifts including dog and cat socks, breed-specific pillows, videos and Dog- and Cat-opoly.

QUAntUM WELLnESSWellness Essentials, LLC456 N. Main St., OshkoshLocated at the Harmony Wellness Centerwww.WellnessEssentialsLLC.com920.410.4022•[email protected]

Dr. Kari Uselman, Ph.D., is a certified Biofeedback Specialist and Homeo-Therapeutic Consultant. She has an extensive background in wellness and works with all ages in detoxify-

ing, rejuvenating and restoring the body. Dr. Kari offers multiple techniques that help with chronic fatigue, allergies, weight loss, addictions, ADD, head/neck/back pain, depression, immune dys-function, hormonal imbalances, trauma and more. Sessions blend craniosacral therapy, Semato-Emo-tional Release, energy and light therapies, and bio-feedback using the INDIGO, the most accurate cellular stress reduction device available today.

REStAURAntGingeRootz Asian Grille2920 N. Ballard Road, Appleton920.738.9688www.GingeRootz.com

GingeRootz invites you to discover the origin of Asian cuisine through award-winning, traditional recipes fused with today’s trend. Known

for our expertise in Chinese cuisine, contempo-rary surroundings and friendly staff. As one of the few elegant Asian restaurants in the Fox Valley, GingeRootz has an extensive catering menu and can accommodate private parties.

Nakashima of Japan • Katsu-Ya of Japan4100W.PineSt.,Appleton•920.739.60572200HolmgrenWay,GreenBay•920.494.4103511W.CollegeAve.,Appleton•920.882.4183www.nakashimas.com

Nakashima Sushi is your healthy alternative to din-ing out. We take the fresh-est fish or vegetable, wrap

it in vinegar rice and roasted seaweed for a taste that is simple satori (enlightenment). We feature Avocado, Asparagus, and Spinach Sal-ad, Tofu Salad, Ceviches, Grilled Salmon, and many more healthy selections!

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine253 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920-733-3003www.sairamindiancuisine.net

The area’s finest authentic Indian restaurant. Join us today to find out why we won the “Best Indian Food” Golden Fork Award from 2005-2010! We offer a large selection of

vegan and vegetarian options. Catering is avail-able and we have a banquet room for parties up to 40 people.

RooFInG & SIDInGAll Around Roofing and SidingJosh Ostrowski, owner920.422.2799

All Around Roofing and Siding is a locally owned and operated company serving the Fox Valley and surrounding areas. For all

your roofing and siding needs including fla-troofs, reroofs, and repairs from small repairs to complete roof replacement. From the start of the job all the way to cleanup, including recy-cling of roofing materials, we strive to provide high-quality service to our customers.

SALon709 Salon Josephine709 Marshall St., Manitowoc920.684.4545Find us on facebook!

709 Salon Josephine is an organic lifestyle salon. Featuring the Intelli-gent Nutrients hair & skin product line, which uses nutritious certified

organic food ingredients. Truly safe with superi-or performance. Other products are Trillium Or-ganics, Nutiva, Naturally Nutty and a variety of organic teas and supplements. Owner Mary Bergner is an accomplished cosmetologist with 35 years experience. She has studied with Pivot Point in Chicago, Vidal Sassoon in Toronto and Aveda in London and Minneapolis. The salon also carries the closest to organic possible in color and perms. It’s not organic unless it’s certi-fied organic! Call or stop by for more informa-tion. Consultations and samples available.

Salon ArianArian M. Stiebs, Master StylistN2736 Cty Rd QQ, WaupacaSalon:715.942.2500•Cell:[email protected]•AvonSalesRep.

Looking for a place to unwind and be pam-pered? Welcome to Salon Arian where your beauty needs are met. Arian is a Master Styl-ist who offers fashionable cuts, styles, colors, and perms to suit the person, specializing in corrective coloring. The single chair salon has inviting decor and makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in the door. Your time is pri-vate making it easier to enjoy the experience. The services are pleasurable and affordable; you will leave feeling happy and satisfied.

SALon/HAIR REStoRAtIonChanging HeadlinesMark P. Brettingen2631 N. Meade St., Appleton920.731.7780www.changingheadlines.com

Are you concerned about thinning hair? In addition to offering services to those with their own natural growing hair, Changing Headlines,

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Heartwood Homes Senior LivingLocations in Appleton and Menasha920.955.3131www.HeartwoodSeniorLiving.com

At Heartwood, we recognize that each person is a unique and spe-cial individual; we understand that the services each senior requires are never exactly the same. We

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The White Hare is a FREE Assisted Living Refer-ral Service, dedicated to finding the perfect solu-tion for your retirement needs. We eliminate the confusion and time-consuming process of locat-ing senior care options. Our recommendations are based on the standards, needs and wants of the senior. Our options include Assisted Living, Home Health Care, Memory Care and Indepen-dent Living. We will do everything possible to save money, time, energy, and help you make the right decision. Available 7 days a week. A hare symbolizes service to others, good listener, moving forward, good luck and prosperity.

SPECIALtY FooDSLamers Dairy & Country StoreOff Hwys. 441 & CE N410 Speel School Road, Appleton920.830.0980•www.lamersdairyinc.com

Taste the Difference…Experience milk the way it was meant to be! Reusable glass bottles give our

milk a cleaner, fresher taste, and lessen envi-ronmental impact. Lamers Dairy–Dairyland’s Best—serving Northeast Wisconsin since 1913.Farmer certified to contain no artificial hor-mones. Find glass bottles at many retail loca-tions, or visit Lamers Country Store.

the Bulk-Priced Food ShoppeW6482 Greenville Drive, Greenville920.757.9905•M-F9-6,Sat.9-5www.bulkpricedfoodshoppe.com

The freshest food at the best possible price! We buy in bulk, simply repackage it into smaller amounts and pass the “bulk price” on to you. Our 3,100-sq.-ft. expanded store also offers spe-cialty items including sugar-free, gluten-free and organic products. The Bulk-Priced Food Shoppe...the store where YOU bag the savings!

the olive Cellar277 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920.574.2361www.TheOliveCellar.com

Discover the difference quality makes with small batch world class extra virgin olive oils and an exqui-site variety of aged balsamic vine-

gars. Taste before you buy with all products avail-able for you to sample prior to bottling. Also offering pastas and spices, sea salts, truffle oils, chocolate sauces and the world’s best peanut brittle. A unique culinary experience awaits you.

tAI CHIthe oshkosh tai Chi Center803 Waugoo, Oshkosh920.233.2605oshkoshtaichicenter.com

Beginner classes held Mondays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., also at the Os-hkosh Senior Center Thursdays at noon. Advanced classes are Mon-

days at 12 noon and 7 p.m. $10 per session or $140 for 12 weeks. Also offering special begin-ner classes Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with master teacher Mike Milewski. He also teaches ad-vanced corrections, sword and push hands classes. New sessions start every six weeks. It takes about four 6-week sessions to learn the form. We teach Cheng Man Cheng’s adaption of the Yang family’s Tai chi chuan. Private classes available with Andrew Mertens for $50/hr.

tHERAPYInspirit therapy Associates3208 East River Drive, Green Bay920.338.9670www.inspiritpt.com

With over 50 years of combined therapist expe-rience, Inspirit Therapy

Associates’ therapists have developed a unique approach to pain management. All aspects of life and health are addressed in order to pro-vide the highest quality, most comprehensive treatment possible to our clients. We focus on providing as many non-pharmaceutical op-tions to our patients as possible.

tRAnSPoRtAtIonValley transit801 S. Whitman Ave., Appleton920.832.5800www.appleton.org/vt

Valley TransitThink outside the car.

Valley Transit provides safe and reliable pub-lic transportation to

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

VItAMInSnature’s Best837 Riverfront Drive, Suite #100, Sheboygan920.452.6176•www.naturesbestsheboygan.comM-F 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

We are a natural foods store specializing in natural and specialty foods, sup-plements, grains, and

more. We have our own private label supple-ments and most of our ingredients are patented, clinically studied and of the highest standards. We have a large assortment of fresh and frozen gluten-

free items. We carry over 250 bulk herbs, spices, and teas as well as many grains, flours, bulk bak-ing items and low-carb dieting products.

WIG SALonnell’s Wigs930 W. Mason St., Green Bay920.227.7525•[email protected]

Nell’s Wigs is a full service, li-censed wig salon dedicated to discreet and personable service.

Whether you need a wig for medical hair loss, fashion, cosmetic, work, travel or fun, our mis-sion is to make you feel comfortable and confi-dent in your style. We carry the largest inventory of designer wigs in Wisconsin!

YoGAInner Sun Yoga Studio146 Algoma Blvd, Ste F, Oshkosh920.651.1279www.innersunyogastudio.com

Explore your breath, slow movement, postures, relax-ation and meditation in the inviting atmosphere of Inner Sun Yoga! Founded in 2004,

we offer a variety of drop-in classes, sound heal-ing, private instruction and events. Instructors are experienced and certified in yoga traditions in-cluding Vinyasa, Dharma Mittra, Kripalu, and Himalayan. Come and be inspired!

Pura Vida YogaCrystal Rohde, RYT920.851.1084www.pura-vida-yoga.com

Crystal Rohde, RYT, owner of Pura Vida Yoga, LLC, offers group Power Vinyasa Yoga classes, private yoga sessions, yoga life coaching, and nutrition/weight loss coaching at 2

locations in Appleton, Wis. Crystal has more than 8 years experience teaching yoga and group fitness classes and is passionate about helping others reach their full potential both on and off the mat! Call 920.851.1084 or visit www.pura-vida-yoga.com for more information!

ZEnItH MAStER HEALERSMystical Earth Gallery (MEG)City Center Plaza112B East College Ave., Appleton920.993.1122•mysticalearthgallery.com

Zenith, a healing art form, suc-cinctly stated removes the block-ages which stop the seeker from their path and assists in the healing process of the body, mind and spir-

it. Using sacred geometry, color-vibration light and incorporating his own techniques, honed after over 30 years of healing, Master Teacher Jesse will develop a program to help you in the unfolding of your individual self.

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