nature's pathways sept 2012 issue - northeast wi edition

nutrition • fitness • personal growth • wellness • relaxation • organic & green living

September 2012Northeast WisconsinYour path to healthy living

Maximize the mind for learning success

Late-summer lawn maintenance after drought

Expand your perspective for wellness & wellbeing

love your body: 5 tips to improve body image

Behavioral & biomedical approaches for autism

... and much more!

communityclassroom

From the

to the

streu’s Pharmacy bay natural has your whole family

at heart

Join hormone expert Randi Mann, NP, at this educational and entertaining seminar.

Women only! Join us for a fun, informative look at how hormone changes affect us as we age. This seminar is designed to help women make informed choices about lifestyle, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight management, sexual health and other natural options to feel happy, energetic and sensual – no matter how old you are!

Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 p.m.Friday, September 14 at 8:30 a.m.Wednesday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m.

$25 each or $20 each with a friend

Tuesday, Sept. 25 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Unburden Your Body — Releasing Built-Up ToxinsPresented by Sarah Cady, Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Consultant

The buildup of toxins from the environment and our lifestyle choices can compromise the way our bodies work. Learn to safely and effectively enhance your body’s natural metabolic detoxification process to help get back on track and feel re-energized! Clean out the “environmental junk” that may be affecting how you feel and may even be preventing you from losing weight!

Men and women welcome. $15 each or $10 each with a friend

1480 Swan Road, De Pere | (920) 339-5252

www.wisewomanwellness.comNew patients welcome.

No referral needed.

Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMPWomen’s Health

and Hormone Expert

Wise Woman Wellness is the area’s first innovative

hormone and wellness center, specializing in holistic, integrated care and use of customized, low dose bioidentical hormones.

Watch Wise Woman Wellness on TV – WBAY/ABC and on YouTube!

Stay Sane, Slim & Sexy!

Upcoming seminars ... Call today to reserve your spot!

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

Take time for the one who takes care of so many others.

Take time for you. Visit Wise Woman Wellness

and create your personal wellness plan.

Feel revived, healthy and balanced.

4 Nature’s Pathways® | September 2012 www.naturespathways.com

DEPARTMENTS 8 reflections from the editor16 healthy pets20 fit bodies22 healthy kids26 crystal revelations38 intuitive insights56 healthy eating63 average jane76 herb blurb88 community calendar90 community partners97 advertiser directory

50 FEATURE STORY From the classroom to the community

CONTENTSNORTHEAST WISCONSIN September 2012

The art of longevity

64

29

44Dealing with the difficult elderly

7010 tree care mythsPain awareness month

in Wisconsin

10 Wellness vs. Wellbeing: Part 7 12 Spiritual response therapy14 Garlic: a simple way to help your heart … and more!18 Boosting metabolism with diet and nutrition19 ADD/ADHD24 Love your body28 Wheat is not the cause of anyone’s belly30 Wearable fashions for fall32 Colin Austin honored as Goodwill’s Outstanding Achiever 34 What happens during a Rolfing® SI session?36 Make my skin look just like new!37 Taking great snapshots of your kids 38 Healing energy of love 39 In the great scheme of life, are there do-overs?42 “Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep” for Outagamie County residents43 Skin benefits of avocado oil46 Awakening the Tree of Life within

48 I’m eating healthy, so why am I overweight and sick?52 Feed your soul, feel your spark54 Working with nature during times of drought57 Creating a well-rounded approach to autism treatment 60 No need for a sun disguise66 Facial basics68 It’s all about the worms 71 Ordering wine at a restaurant72 Why pole is a sequential sport74 Living in life’s sweet spot75 Breathing for deeper meaning in our lives78 Homeopathy: medicine of the holistic person80 Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)82 Dental implants: a better option for tooth replacement84 Your spine requires maintenance too!86 Your “tongue” speaks volumes about you!

ON THE COVER:THE DICKEY FAMILY — Todd, Brittany, Charles [oldest], Abbott, Amelie [girl], and Miles [baby]

Photography by Taylor Greenwood


OUR MISSIONTo provide relevant information on personal wellness by connecting healthy living experts with the commu-nities they serve.

ABOUT NATURE'S PATHWAYSNature's Pathways is a monthly magazine and online resource that provides accurate, relevant information on living a healthy lifestyle via nutrition, fitness, personal growth, well-ness, relaxation, and organic and green living. We strive to be fair and honest in our business dealings, responsible with our editorial content, and the best community-based healthy living publication throughout our regions.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?Nature's Pathways differs from other publications in two major ways: • We are community based — the vast majority of our adver-

tisers are locally or regionally based.• The majority of the editorial content that fills our pages is

written by or submitted by local advertisers.

WHY DO WE SUBSCRIBE TO THIS BUSINESS MODEL?We believe that because our advertisers are in the business of providing goods and services in the healthy living industry, they are the subject matter experts. Our readers appreciate having access to information provided by local business-men and women with a vested interest in the health of their patrons and the communities in which they live. This unique concept allows our readers to learn more about how to live a healthy life, and also about the businesses in their communi-ties that can serve as trusted resources.

ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: To advertise with Nature’s Pathways, LLC or request additional information, please contact Kim Baumann at 920.209.2524 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for advertising is the first of the month prior to publication.

A team with a passion for healthy living!

we are

Connect with us!

CONTACT US: 877.479.7209 naturespathways.com

Scan this code to learn more about Nature's Pathways

Kim BaumannSenior Account Executive [email protected]

Tony BednarowskiCo-owner/Publisher [email protected]

Taylor GreenwoodCreative Director [email protected]

Kimberly ByrneGraphic Designer [email protected]

Jackie PetersEditor [email protected]

Rachael WolterGraphic Designer [email protected] [email protected]

7September 2012 | Nature’s Pathways®www.naturespathways.com

supportedby

live music • dancing • games • raffles • cash barCostumes Optional

Tickets are $30.00 each and benefit 91.1 The Avenue

www.AvenueRadio.comor 1-877-508-9191

October 26th, 2012 Riverside Ballroom, Green BaY

Steve March-Tormé and surprise guestswith

Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns featuring


Jackie [email protected]

Do you have a comment or question about something you read in Nature's Pathways? Is there a story you'd like to read? How about something you didn't like as much? Whatever your opinion, we want to know! Please e-mail Jackie at [email protected] or [email protected]. Thanks for reading!

www.naturespathways.com

Fall has always been my favorite time of year. Though it doesn’t technically start until the 22nd, the kids being back in school triggers it for me. Not being a hot weather lover, I relish in the cooling temperatures and continue to be amazed by the colorful landscape that begins to emerge.

One family tradition of ours has always been going apple picking in September. In fact, one of my favorite photos is that of my three children walking hand-in-hand between two rows of apple trees after a successful picking session ten years ago. Unfortunately, this year’s harvest will not be so plentiful, as most crops in our area have taken quite a hit this year due to the unusual spring weather and the summer drought. Please make an effort to support your local farmers this fall. Visit markets, pick-your-own farms and fundraising events you hear about. Do a bit of investigating to find all of the opportunities in your area!

I’m happy to share this month’s issue with you. Gary Coro-neos shares the top ten myths about tree care, according to the ISA. Gail Okray educates us about how chronic stress can increase the body’s aging process and something you can do about it. Dr. Jody Jedlicka offers parents some non-medi-cated approaches to improving children’s attention. These are just a few examples of what’s ahead for you this month, so please read on!

I wish all of you a wonderful month and much success in your healthy living efforts.

In health and happiness,

REFLECTIONSfrom the editor


Downtown Appleton - 129 E. College Ave.920.574.2932

justactnatural.com

Just Act NaturalThe store that makes green living easy

• Glass and Stainless Steel Food and Beverage Containers• Bento Boxes• Reusable Snack and Sandwich Bags• Insulated Totes• Straws and Utensils

Stop in today and check out our great selectionof safe and durable supplies for packing ahealthy, green lunch!

Your Lunch Never Looked So Good!

First-time customers enjoy all that LPSF has to offer with a 1-Month FREE VIP Pass to use in September 2012

Offer good for new, local residents ages 18 and older. Must tour facility to validate usage. With this Nature’s Pathways coupon.Not valid with any other offers. Expires 9/30/2012.

730 LAKE PARK RD., MENASHA • 920-882-8900

✷ Friendly and knowledgeable staff ✷ The cleanest facility in the Valley ✷ 80 group exercise classes each week - all included with your membership!

✷ Zumba • Cycle • Yoga • TRX • Les Mills Aqua Classes and more – all included!

✷ Executive style locker rooms ✷ Complimentary towels and amenities ✷ Radiant floor heating in the pool area ✷ 4 lane lap pool and 10 person whirlpool ✷ Cardiovascular training center with personal TVs ✷ Extensive variety of strength training equipment ✷ Men’s and women’s soothing steam rooms ✷ Tanning and massage ✷ Swim lessons • Outdoor tennis ✷ Relaxing cafe area to enjoy a FREE cup of coffee ✷ Complimentary WiFi in our cafe ✷ Secure playcare for your children to play

NOW OFFERING TRX® SUSPENSION TRAINING

730 LAKE PARK RD., MENASHA920-882-8900 • www.lakeparkfitness.com

HOuRS: MOn.-FRi. 5AM-10pM • SAT. & Sun. 7AM-5pM

Everyone’s a Member the Month of September

Approaching Our 4 Year Anniversary!

4 Months FREE &NO Enrollment Fee

Some restrictions apply.


Our next segment in our 12-part series Wellness vs. Wellbeing addresses the importance of how expanding our perspec-tive allows us to see things more clearly. As mentioned in

previous months’ articles, individuals who focus on wellbeing are more likely to be healthy and whole. Wellbeing is the foundation for overall wellness. Just for MeTM Wellbeing Program is designed to enhance wellbeing, strengthen your relationships, expand your ability to manage stress and further enjoy what you do. The Just for Me Wellbeing Program has been implemented successfully at Target Corporation, cities of St. Louis Park and Prior Lake (both in Minnesota), St. Catherine’s University in the Twin Cities and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each participant in the Just for MeTM

Wellbeing Program sets an intention at the start of the program and each week the focus is on one of twelve realms to encourage, inspire and ensure movement forward on that intention. Please join me each month as I introduce the Wellness vs. Wellbeing, exploring the Just for MeTM twelve realms that will support our overarching inten-tion of creating wellbeing throughout our lives:

Perspective: expanding the assessment of a situation“A little perspective, like a little humor, goes a long way.” –Allen Klein

Your perspective has the power to help you see things clearly or to be muddled. Think of a smudge on a lens … left there … how can we expect the image projected into the world to be anything but distorted?

How do you come to terms with the age-old question, “Is the glass half full or half empty?” It is both! The world contains all perspectives and evaluations. When we expand our perspective we do not become blind to the reality of life, but it is in the choosing of the perspective that is most likely to help us create the lives we want, ones that encourage happiness and joy.

According to Shelley, “The eye sees what it brings to seeing.” In your life, keeping in mind the life you desire, which perspective are you going to focus on? Which one are you going to see in its total-ity? Which perspective are you going to make most dominant?

2600 Larsen Rd · Green Bay, WI 54303920.490.9457 · www.gbbg.org

Visit our website for links to our e-newsletter sign-up, facebook fan page, Twitter and our blog, The Dig!

Sign Up For OurE-Newsletter Today!

A perennial adventure awaits...

For complete details, visit www.gbbg.org

Lead Sponsor:

Art Harvest

Saturday, September 8 9 am – 4 pm

Art Fair · Plant SalesHorticultural Displays Food · Entertainment

FREE ADMISSION

Patron Sponsor: Rasmussen College

17th Anniversary Celebration

blog

Saturday, October 610 am – 3 pmGames · Crafts · ActivitiesFamily Entertainment · Food

Lead Sponsor:Visit www.gbbg.org for more information about this favorite family event!

Wellness vs. Wellbeing: Part 7 – Perspective: expanding the assessment of a situation

By Julie A. Rider, OTR, CLCP


Our perspective is our reality — you and I could have the exact same experience, yet come away with completely differ-ent perspectives because the “gaps” are filled in with our stories, influenced by beliefs, history and long-term evidence. Often we collapse the story around limited facts. Our perspective can become inaccurate when we fail to pay attention and notice what has changed or shifted.

Think of a current problem you are facing and complete the following:•What are the facts? (Separate the facts from the story.)•What am I making up? •What could I see that I’m not seeing?•What new story could emerge?

If you are faced with a difficult situation in your life, and you are ready to take a second look and gain a new point of view, ask your-self the following question:

What assumptions am I making that I am not aware that I am making that give me what I see?

When you have the answer to that question, ask yourself this question:

What might I now invent that I haven’t yet invented, that would give me other choices?

Our premise is that many of the circumstances that seem to block our daily lives may only appear to do so based on a framework of assumptions we carry with us. Draw a different frame around the same set of circumstances and new pathways come into view.

Ask yourself: •How ready am I to start taking the steps toward inventing my

awesome life?•What is it going to take for me to start increasing awareness

of what is really important?•Who can help me get what I desire?

Julie A. Rider, OTR, CLCP, is a member of the Wise Woman Well-ness LLC team, a holistic wellness and hormone center located at 1480 Swan Road in De Pere. As a licensed occupational therapist and certified life coach practitioner, Julie coaches individuals to seek unique methods for generating change. Women of all ages are

invited to schedule a personal coaching appointment or join her group coach-ing program, “Just for MeTM Wellbeing: A Program for Personal Wellbeing.” A new session starts on Wednesdays, September 5, 5:30-7 p.m. For details visit www.wisewomanwellness.com or call 920.339.5252 to register.

“ Our perspective is our reality – you and I could have the exact same experience, yet come away with completely different perspectives because the “gaps” are filled in with our stories.”

Contact: Andy Mertens, 920-233-2605 • www.oshkoshtaichicenter.comClassroom location: 803 Waugoo Ave., Oshkosh

Oshkosh Tai Chi Center

Improve your health with

Tai chi chuan.Better balance, strength, flexibility, endurance and concentration.

half-price offer

A private consultation including energetic assessment, cranial

balancing and chi gong exercise with Andy Mertens for only $35.

Regularly $70.

Call to schedule an appointment, 920.233.2605

Offer valid for Nature’s Pathways readers when mentioning this ad at the time of scheduling.

Natural CleaningProducts!


There is more to knowing ourselves and understanding life than what we can see on the surface of physical reality. We struggle with our own feelings and thoughts, and often have

fear, anger, depression, illness or fatigue. We want help; we want to know, and we want to be free from negativity in and around us.

We make hundreds of decisions every day about what to do, say and think. Not all of these decisions are made consciously. We ask ourselves, “Why did I say that?” or “Why did I react that way?” The answers are within us.

What we think of as our mind has three facets: the conscious, subconscious and superconscious.

The CONSCIOUS mind is our ego-self. It’s our earthly identity and memory. It’s where our soul clothes itself in our physical reality.

The SUBCONSCIOUS mind constantly monitors and records our daily thoughts, words and experiences, and remembers what the conscious mind has long forgotten.

456 N. Main Street • OshkoshLocated at the Harmony Wellness Center

www.WellnessEssentialsLLC.com • (920) 410-4022

Providing innovative wellness with care and integrity.

Specializing in Stress Reduction, Quantum-State Therapeutic Strategies & Holistic Wellness

Quantum Reflex Analysis • INDIGO Quantum Biofeedback Craniosacral Therapy • Innovative Technologies

Vastu BioEnergetics • Complex Homeopathy

Kari Uselman, Ph.D.Nationally Certified FDA registered technologies & products

Supporting Your Journey to Wellness: Detoxify, Rejuvenate, Restore – Serving Infants to Seniors

Spiritual response therapyWe are more than we know

By Linda Spiegelberg


www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com

920.968.2350facebook.com/naturalhealthy • blog.naturalhealthyconcepts.com

linkedin.com/company/natural-healthy-concepts • Twitter: @naturalhealthy

Your health is the best investment you’ll ever make!

Herbal Nutrition SupplementsNutritional SupplementsHomeopathic MedicineNatural Anti-InflammatoryVitamins & MineralsKid’s HealthMen’s Health SupplementsWomen’s HealthSports NutritionAromatherapyNatural Skin CareHealth BookstoreHousehold ProductsPet Products

Free Shipping!

310 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton, WI • Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm

new location!

Save $500 on a $50 purchase

With this coupon. Limit one per customer. Expires 9/30/2012.

310 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton

While the conscious mind is often affected by the subcon-scious, it has the ability to program the subconscious. What we say and think, especially if we have a strong emotion attached to it, is registered in the subconscious memory (e.g., “I’m a failure.” “I’m an idiot.”).

The SUPERCONSCIOUS mind is our direct link to the Divine. It keeps track of our spiritual purpose and guides us through our life lessons. The subconscious and superconscious retain our past life history and spiritual future.

Unfortunately, the subconscious has no judgment. It records and replays negative thoughts, experiences and emotions as well as the positive ones. (Note: It’s important to remember that events are merely experiences. It’s the emotional energy you attach to them that causes difficulties.)

How often have we repeated to ourselves: “He gives me a pain in the neck” or “She makes me sick”? Then, we really do become sick or have pain. We may become more susceptible to illness and aller-gies. Whatever the cause, unless we keep our subconscious mind clear, we will continue to replay and re-experience negative beliefs that will, in turn, play out in our lives in negative ways year after year, lifetime after lifetime.

With spiritual response therapy (SRT), we have the power to reprogram the negative.

Eyesight, sound, taste, touch and smell, as well as thoughts and feelings your senses have experienced are all recorded in the subconscious mind. SRT is a precise way to look at the subcon-scious mind and soul records, and sort through them. It is a way to keep what is good and positive, and quickly get rid of the rest.

SRT is a meticulous, powerful method that works on a soul level to release negative programming, also referred to as blocks. Only negative blocks are removed and then they are replaced with positive thoughts and ideas resulting in health, happiness and spiritual growth.

SRT is one way to access the subconscious mind and soul records, and communicate with the higher spiritual self. When a method works on a spiritual level instead of an emotional or mental one, it is also possible to find causes linked to past life and spiritual realm issues and then clear them.

Whether it’s a relationship problem or a desire to be the best person you can be, SRT is a quick and accurate spiritual healing technique that helps you think and feel better. It can also clear blocks to knowing your own spiritual path. Although SRT does not guarantee direct physical healing, clients feel better because pain and illness are often the result of emotional or mental distress,

Robert Detzler, founder, puts it this way: “spiritual response therapy is a system of researching the subconscious mind and soul records to quickly find and release the discordant, limiting ideas and replace them with loving, supportive ideas. It provides an exacting, virtually painless and accurate way of changing the land-scape of our inner and outer lives.”

Linda Spiegelberg is an SRT practitioner in Menasha. She cleanses, balances and energizes the body’s energy system and the aura surrounding the body resulting in healing body, mind and spirit. SRT uses above-body or light touch to bring about health and healing of anxiety, depression, migraines, back pain, and other acute or chronic pain. It brings about faster recovery from surgery, illness, chemo-therapy and more. Spiritual response therapy is currently taught and used in the United States and 18 countries. If you’d like more information, contact Linda at 920.996.1077 or [email protected].


When most people talk about the goodness of garlic (Allium sativum), they think of heart health. That’s not surprising. After all, there is very strong evidence to

back it up. Clinical studies and overall reports about garlic have been very

positive. In a recent overall analysis of 26 studies, garlic was cited as having “striking effects” during “long-term” intervention. In fact, the authors of the study concluded that garlic would help patients “at risk of cardiovascular disease.”1

One of the ways that garlic helps is by reducing oxidative stress in

the body. Oxidative stress causes much of the damage in the cardio-vascular system. In fact, it and inflammation are the real reasons that cholesterol (which, on its own is not a problem) can begin to clog arteries.

Fresh garlic has been shown to reverse the markers of oxida-tive stress in the cardiovascular system. Garlic also triggers nitrous oxide (a strong vasodilator) to “open up” blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.

In fact, in another meta-analysis, studies examining garlic and blood pressure levels were reviewed. In the eleven studies that

Garlic: a simple way to help your heart … and more!By Terry Lemerond


“My patients are looking for relief from pain, so I recommend Curamin. I feel better knowing they are getting results without the side effects.” —Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD**

To view testimonials go to www.Curamin.com

*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT DISEASE.

† Occasional muscle pain due to exercise and overuseAll ingredients established in human studies for safety and effectiveness. Does not interfere with stomach, liver or kidney function.

or call: 866-807-2731

©2012

Available at Your Local Health Food Store

**A Member of EuroPharma’s Scientifi c Advisory Board

†

Experience Safe and Effective Pain Relief *†

Curamin® IS YOUR ANSWER*†

met the criteria (there were 25 to start with), all of them showed a decrease of systolic blood pressure (the top number in your blood pressure readings) compared to placebo. The average for those in the subgroup that actually had hypertension was a decrease of 8.4 mm/Hg for systolic blood pressure and 7.3 mm/Hg for diastolic (the bottom number) blood pressure. That’s a big drop! It can mean the difference between having high blood pressure and having perfectly normal blood pressure for many people out there who are right on the edge of being diagnosed.

The authors of the analysis concluded that “garlic preparations are superior to placebo in reducing blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.”2

Garlic also reduces inflammation, the root cause of almost all diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. In fact, inflam-mation, heart disease and diabetes are all linked conditions. In some cases this is known as “metabolic syndrome” — a situation of elevated blood glucose and high blood pressure, oxidized LDL cholesterol, and an increased amount of inflammation throughout the body. Garlic helps prevent platelet aggregation that leads to clogged arteries in metabolic syndrome conditions.3

What are the garlic components to look for?Garlic compounds must work together at the right time in order to be effective. The first two compounds are alliin and allinase, an acti-vating enzyme. These two separate elements combine when fresh garlic is crushed to form allicin.

Unfortunately, when allicin is exposed to oxygen the way garlic is

during a meal, it is not very stable, and becomes even less so in the acidic environment of the stomach.4

An effective garlic supplement must ensure that these two elements don’t create allicin until they get into the intestines, where it can be absorbed. That’s why the best type of supplement uses a food-grade enteric vegetarian capsule that bypasses the acidic envi-ronment of the stomach and only breaks down in the intestines.

However, you need to make sure that the elements that create allicin are present. That’s why you need to look for a garlic supple-ment that is standardized for at least 4% alliin.

Fresh garlic really is different from the restAged garlic really is different from fresh garlic. Despite both origi-nating as garlic, aged and fresh garlic extracts are really not alike. They are processed differently and contain different components. In fact, aged garlic doesn’t contain any beneficial yield of the compound allicin.

Other health benefitsAside from its many benefits for heart health, there is growing evidence that the compounds in fresh garlic, including ajoene, inhibit tumor growth.5,6,7 A cellular study showed that ajoene was responsible for about 30% of the tumor apoptosis in human leuke-mia cells. Garlic was also shown to support conventional treatments for these tumors as well.5 And, in a recent study, garlic was found to be 100 times more effective than the antibiotics erythromycin

continued on page 17


Dogs and cats can’t tell you directly if their legs hurt, but limping or holding up a paw is a sure bet something is both-ering your furry friend. Lameness can appear suddenly or

have a gradual onset. There are many reasons why a pet might have pain in an extremity. Historical details can provide many clues as to the cause and prognosis of the lameness. Be prepared to provide as much information to your pet’s veterinarian as possible to help them recommend the best tests and decipher the most accurate diagnosis. Not all lameness is a fracture!

The most common reason for an indoor/outdoor cat to present lame is a bite wound. Often the tiny punctures are not noticeable, but can create painful inflammation under the skin and if not treated, can lead to abscessation. Careful palpation will usually allow your vet to find the tiny scabs, which can be cleansed, soaked and opened to allow drainage. Essential oil treatments, such as lavender, can be very helpful early on; however, antibiotics are often necessary.

Cats that jump from high places and dogs that romp wildly can easily cause themselves a mild sprain. With a little rest, these inju-ries can resolve quickly on their own. Again, you can provide some soothing relief with essential oils, such as copaiba, a potent anti-inflammatory or Traumeel®, a homeopathic tablet for acute soft

tissue injury. When animals feel better, they often re-aggravate their injuries by jumping back into their normal routine too quickly.

One of the most common rear leg sudden-onset injuries in dogs is a torn cruciate liga-ment. This is also a common injury in the knee of a football player. Initially, this is very painful and causes laxity in the stifle joint. This instability is the key to diagnosis, as the torn ligament is NOT visible on a radiograph. Palpation of this area can be difficult if the pet is tense or the area is swollen. This type of injury is less common in small dogs and cats. Smaller canines are more prone to luxating patellas or “wiggly” knee caps. Most stifle injuries are considered surgical problems, but with good nutrition, appropriate weight, effective joint supplements and modalities, such as acupuncture or laser, many knees can be restored and managed pain-free for years without surgery.

Certain breeds are also predisposed to specific types of leg maladies, and certain

healthyPETS

MTWF 9:30am - 5:30pmTH 9:30am - 6:30pm

SAT 9:30am - 4:00pm

Why is my pet lame?

By Dr. Jodie

"Cats that jump from high places and dogs that romp wildly can easily cause themselves a mild sprain."


diseases are commonly concurrent with specific forms of lameness. For example, many dogs with Cushings disease develop torn cruci-ate ligaments. Large breed lovers know their dogs are predisposed to hip dysplasia. This awareness helps the pet guardian to take preventa-tive measures. It is important to prevent excessive weight gain in all pets, but especially those predisposed to musculoskeletal disorders, such as dachshunds, who commonly suffer from intervertebral disc disease. This can cause lameness in any leg, hind end weakness or even paralysis. Also use nutritional supplements, even in puppies and kittens, to avoid expression or slow the onset of genetic conditions. Standard Process protomorphogen and whole food supplements are perfect for this. My favorites are Ligaplex II and Gota Kola, which stimulate collagen repair.

Unfortunately, just as we can develop arthritis, so can our pets. But even the severity of, causes of and treatments for arthritis are widely varied. Don’t miss the possibility that your dog’s lameness could be due to Lyme disease. It has become quite routine to screen dogs for Lyme disease annually along with their heartworm test. Remember, this test indicates exposure, not necessarily active infection. It is normal for your dog to test positive even if he has “fought off” the disease by mounting an immune response, which is measured on the blood test. However, if your pet is concurrently ill or lame, Lyme disease may be the cause. Initiation of early antibiotic treatment with doxycycline can be very effective. It is possible to do follow-up testing to further quantify the extent of infection and to monitor treatment progress. This test is called a Quant C6.

Most arthritis in pets is associated with aging. Some can be immune-mediated, just as in humans. Dogs are most commonly afflicted in their spines, hips and stifles; cats, in their lumbosacral region, which can often be correlated with constipation. By defi-nition, “arthritis” is inflammation of the joint. Chronic inflamma-tion needs to be addressed to avoid severe cartilage damage. Bone grinding on bone is very painful. It is very sad to have to euthanize an otherwise happy and healthy pet because his joints are too stiff and painful to get up to go to the bathroom.

We continuously stress a species-appropriate, meat-based diet and a decreased vaccination schedule because this type of veterinary care program decreases the common stressors that contribute to many disorders, including lameness due to arthritis. Starches in typical kibble diets are inflammatory and cause weight gain. Excessive vacci-nating is unnecessary and can be a burden to the immune system. Titre testing in lieu of vaccination is readily available and very helpful.

Our utilization of acupuncture and laser treatments has kept us busy striving to keep pets comfortable while avoiding the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are notorious for side effects, such as liver and kidney damage, dry eye, and stomach and intestinal ulceration. It is surprising how much dogs and, yes, cats enjoy their acupuncture or laser treatments. They actually want to come to the vet!

Dr. Jodie is the owner and small animal veterinary practitioner at the Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary Complex in Muskego. She is a 1987 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Her expertise is in natural nutri-tion, including the recommending of raw diets and in the prescription of western and Chinese herbals. Dr. Jodie has traveled to China and became certified in veterinary acupuncture by the Chi Institute in 2008. Learn more about holistic pet health care by visiting www.AnimalDoctorMuskego.com or by calling 414.422.1300.

and ciprofloxacin to fight the Campylobacter jejuni bacteria. This bacteria is “simply the most common bacterial cause of food-borne illness in the United States and probably the world,” according to project researcher, Michael Konkel. Not only was the compound from garlic, diallyl sulfide, more effective, but it worked much faster than the antibiotics, too.8

Taking care of your heart can be easyWhen you’re concerned about heart health, a sensible diet and exercise program are essential. But taking a fresh garlic supplement each day is one of the simplest ways of getting the compounds you need for extra cardiovascular protection.

The Complete German Commission E Monographs recommend at least 4 grams (about 4 cloves) of fresh garlic per day to be beneficial for overall heart health. When you need a garlic supplement, look for a once-daily fresh garlic extract in a food-grade, enteric capsule that provides the equivalent of the monographs’ recommendations. It will be an easy way to support your heart and overall health.

Terry Lemerond is the founder and president of EuroPharma, which markets supplements under the Terry Naturally brand name nationwide and is located at 955 Challenger Drive in Green Bay. He has over 40 years in the health food industry and has created over 400 nutritional formulations. For more information, visit

www.europharmausa.com, www.terrytalksnutrition.com or call EuroPharma at 877.807.2731.

References: 1. Zeng T, Guo FF, Zhang CL, Song FY, Zhao XL, Xie KQ. A meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials for the effects of garlic on serum lipid profiles. J Sci Food Agric. 2012 Jan 10. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.5557. [Epub ahead of print]

2. Ried K, Frank OR, Stocks NP, Fakler P, Sullivan T. Effect of garlic on blood pres-sure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2008 Jun 16;8:13.

3. Vazquez-Prieto MA, Rodriguez Lanzi C, Lembo C, Galmarini CR, Miatello RM. Garlic and onion attenuates vascular inflammation and oxidative stress in fructose-fed rats. J Nutr Metab. 2011;2011:475216.

4. Garlic. In: PDR for Herbal Medicines, 4th ed. Montvale, NJ: Physician’s Desk Refer-ence; 2007:345-356.

5. Hassan HT. Ajoene (natural garlic compound): a new anti-leukaemia agent for AML therapy. Leuk Res. 2004 Jul;28(7):667-71.

6. Kaschula CH, Hunter R, Parker MI. Garlic-derived anticancer agents: structure and biological activity of ajoene. Biofactors. 2010 Jan-Feb;36(1):78-85.

7. Rayburn ER, Ezell SJ, Zhang R. Anti-Inflammatory Agents for Cancer Therapy. Mol Cell Pharmacol. 2009;1(1):29-43.

8 . Lu X, Samuelson DR, Rasco BA, Konkel ME. Antimicrobial effect of diallyl sulphide on Campylobacter jejuni biofilms. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2012 Aug;67(8):1915-26. Epub 2012 May 1.

9 2 0 - 4 4 5 - 7 2 2 1w w w . b a y y o g a . c o m

Advanced YogaTeacher Training•250-hour program starting March 2013 •500-hour program starting September 2012•Accepting applications nowRegistered with the Yoga Alliance and the Wisconsin State Board of Education. Contact Kathleen with questions, [email protected]

GARLIC continued from page 15


Clients, and just about everyone I meet, who learn that I am a nutritionist ask me one ques-

tion all the time: How can I boost my metabolism?

Metabolism is simply the total of all body processes that burn calories — your basal metabolic rate plus your activity factor. When it comes to improving your metabolism, there’s good news and bad news.

First the bad news:Most of what controls your metabolism isn’t completely under your control. Some people are genetically blessed with a high-burning metabolism. They didn’t ask for it; they were just born with it. On average, men have a metabolism that is 10 to 15 percent higher than women, mainly because of their larger size and greater muscle mass. Whether you’re a man or a woman, your metabolism natu-rally decreases with age. Scientists have estimated that the average person’s metabolism slows about 5 percent per decade, beginning at age 40, as we lose muscle mass our body fat increases.

Now the good news:Your metabolism doesn’t have to remain stagnant or take a nose-dive. You can burn more calories and lose more weight just by changing the way you think about eating and moving.

FOOD FIXES FOR METABOLISMRemember, our basal metabolic rate includes the energy we need for body processes, including digestion. About 10 percent of our calories are used to process the food we eat. As the calories are burned, our bodies generate heat. This phenomenon, known as the thermic effect of food, is influenced by how much, how often, and what we eat. In addition, food can directly affect metabolism by altering the way the body functions, which changes the amount of energy it needs.

My recommendations for maximizing metabolism:EAT AT LEAST 1,200 CALORIES PER DAYAlthough it is generally true that eating a low-calorie diet will help you take off weight, if you eat too few calories, your metabolism will get slower and slower as it tries to conserve energy. As your metabolism crashes, the weight you take off will most likely creep back on over time. Plus, you’ll be more likely to binge on junk food if you reduce your calories by too much.

EAT EVERY THREE TO FOUR HOURSA regular meal schedule helps keep your body working to digest and absorb foods. Between breakfast and bed, aim to eat a meal or snack every three to four hours. And try to eat breakfast within 90 minutes of rising. People who regularly eat a healthy breakfast are more likely to control their weight. If you wait to eat until you’re really ravenous, you’re more likely to overeat later in the day. Also, breakfast helps fire up your metabolism after a full night of fasting, so break the fast.

EAT PROTEIN WITH EVERY MEALAll foods contribute to the thermic effect, which means that all foods — carbohydrates, fats and proteins — help to give the metabolism a gentle nudge higher when we eat them. Protein has the greatest thermic effect of all and can increase metabolism by helping to maintain and build muscle mass.

Tony Bednarowski is co-owner/publisher of Nature’s Pathways magazine, ‘Your Path To Healthy Living.’ He writes about weight loss, nutrition, disease prevention awareness and personal devel-opment. For more information, visit www.naturespathways.com. Tony is also founder, developer and nutrition specialist for BeWell-

Cooking.com, ‘Be Well, Live Well.’ He is a board-certified nutrition special-ist focusing on weight loss, chronic disease prevention and sport performance enhancement with more than 30 years of experience in the health and fitness industry as a trainer, nutrition specialist and competitive athlete. For more infor-mation, visit www.BeWellCooking.com.

Boosting metabolism with diet and nutritionBy Tony Bednarowski


For a parent whose child has been labeled “ADD” or “ADHD,” it seems like there are few options other than

ignoring the symptoms or sentencing him/her to a regimen of Ritalin or other stimulant medications.

While most parents’ biggest concern is the possible side effects, perhaps an equally important consideration should be that stimulant medications only treat the symp-toms — not the underlying cause — of the problem. This means that, although the child may be easier to “handle” at school, chances are that his/her grades are still sub-par.

So what’s a parent to do?

Understanding the weakest link: attentionAs with almost all learning struggles, the most common root cause is one or more weak cognitive skills, which are the funda-mental tools of effective learning.

Cognitive skills are the underlying tools that enable us to successfully focus, think, prioritize, plan, understand, visualize, remember and create useful associations, and solve problems. A child’s cognitive skill set is made up of several of these tools, including auditory processing, visual processing, short and long-term memory, comprehension, logic and reasoning, and attention skills. In children with ADD or ADHD, the weakest cognitive skill is attention, although other areas tend to suffer as well.

The three types of attentionThere are three types of attention: sustained, selective and divided. In general, they are described as:•Sustained: allows a child to stay on task

for a long period of time.•Selective: prevents a child from being

easily distracted.•Divided: allows a child to do more

than one thing at a time or multi-task.

In those with ADD, the frontal cortex (surface) of the brain has more difficulty using glucose, and there is less blood flow than in people without ADD. The frontal cortex inhibits impulses, initiates behavior and controls working memory. When it is underactive, the ability to screen out irrel-evant stimuli is reduced, and the individual pays attention to EVERYTHING. This results in poor regulation of the motivation system and makes staying on task difficult without immediate rewards.

“Video games provide rapid, constant feedback and stimulation, and tend to be very engaging for people with ADD,” explains Dr. Russell Griffiths, a licensed educational psychologist. “Neuroscience shows that by targeting and stimulating the underac-tive region of the brain responsible for the characteristics of inattention, attention can be strengthened. Therefore, the correct

approach (to ADD/ADHD) is the opposite of the usual accommodations used — like removing distractions, reducing workload or isolating students into quiet areas.”

Exercises to improve the three types of attentionAlthough a thorough, intense program of cognitive skills training for children who are on stimulant medications like Ritalin is preferable, parents can do some exercises at home to improve the three types of atten-tion in their children.

Sustained attentionUse a stopwatch while your child does a small task or homework assignment and take notice when he loses focus. If he starts playing or looking around at 1:30 minutes, stop the time. The child is then given a goal to try and focus for a longer period of time (e.g., 1:45 minutes). The game should include prizes or special privileges for the child to look forward to upon making the goal. Continue adding new time to the goal until he can repeatedly focus for 5 minutes at a time.

Selective attentionDo the same activity for sustained attention, but now add small distractions while your child tries to stay on task. As she is able to


ADD/ADHDNon-medicated approaches to improving the three types of attention

By Dr. Jody Jedlicka


fitBODIES

Karmen Nenahlo is with Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest 24/7 co-ed fitness franchise. For more information, visit www.anytimefitness.com.

Expert answers to your health and wellness questionsMeal frequency, goal of obtaining six-pack and weight gain from nighttime munchies myth

By Karmen Nenahlo

Question: A friend of mine eats five to six smaller meals each day and keeps telling me that I should be doing the same. Are there actually any benefits to doing this, especially if three meals per day are satisfying?Answer: Experts have been telling us to eat more frequently throughout the day for years now. And the prevailing wisdom says that increasing your meal frequency will increase your metabolism and help with weight loss. The theories behind these perceived benefits are sound, but unfortunately, much of the research conflicts with these statements. In fact, numerous studies indicate that increasing the number of meals consumed per day has very little impact on overall food intake and body composi-tion. This makes sense since increased frequency doesn’t seem to strongly affect total daily energy expenditure or resting metabolic rate either. There may be some benefit when it comes to appe-tite control and satiety, but the jury is still out on this too. If your energy level waxes and wanes throughout the day, then eating more frequently may be advantageous. But if you’re satisfied eating three squares a day, then by all means continue to do so.

Question: I would do almost anything to get a nice six-pack. Can you give me some tips and hints? Answer: Absolutely! Not everyone has this particular goal, but the ones who do seem to be very passionate about it. First of all, you have to do some serious core work, focusing on the abdomi-nals, obliques and low back area. In doing this, most people make one of two mistakes. The first mistake is working these muscles too many days of the week. Some think you need to do abs almost every day, but you wouldn’t do this for chest, back and legs, so why would you do it for your abdominals? The other common problem is that people don’t push themselves when doing core work. I’ve seen plenty of people stop their set right when they start to feel the

“burn.” Others may only use their bodyweight, never thinking that weights might actually challenge them even more. Remember, the harder you work your abdominals, the less you’ll have to do them — and you’ll get better results. Aside from strength training, the other key components to getting a firm, lean mid-section include cardiovascular exercise and, of course, proper diet. You should try to do cardio five to six days per week, especially if you have some extra flab to lose, and try to follow a well-balanced, calorie-controlled diet. If you have more specific questions, be sure to schedule a meeting with a trainer at your local Anytime Fitness.

Question: My doctor told me that eating after 7 p.m. can lead to weight gain. Is this really true?Answer: I was wondering when this question would come up. This is actually a very common myth that has been perpetuated by consumers and professionals alike for a very long time. Truth be told, there is no strong connection between eating at night and weight gain. Obviously, if your calorie intake exceeds your calorie expenditure, then you will certainly gain weight, but this is true no matter when those calories are consumed. So could the calories taken in at night contribute to weight gain? Sure. But it still comes down to a calories in vs. calories out issue. The idea of avoiding calories at night stems from the fact that most of us are pretty inactive in the evening hours, and if we’re not active, then filling up our gas tanks seems counter-produc-tive. This is understandable, and I do think that too many people consume far too many calories during the evening hours. However, should you be overly concerned with weight gain if you had to miss a

meal during the day or had to eat sporadically because of a busy schedule? That answer is no!


$50 OFFSkills Assessment & ConsultationWith this coupon. Offer good through September 15, 2012. New clients only.

NP0812

LearningRx is a totally different kind of program. We don’t tutor or simply mask the symptoms of a learning problem ... we correct it. Using a scientifically proven approach, we strengthen your child’s underlying cognitive skills (those basic skills that need to be in place in order for learning to come easily, such as memory, attention, auditory and visual processing, logic and reasoning, and processing speed). We actually train your child’s brain to learn more easily, and then we practice that new skill until it’s second nature.

handle small distractions, the distractions should increase. Make sure the task is game-like and once she completes a goal, she should receive a small reward or privilege.

Divided attentionThis is the most important attention skill. Purchase a game like Simon, Bop-it or Perfection where the game has a timing and atten-tion component to it. When your child starts the game, ask for other information while he is playing (e.g., name an animal and have the child make the sound, give two numbers and have him give the sum, ask him to describe their bedroom). This may seem overwhelm-ing, but by setting small goals (e.g., two correct answers), and then increasing the goal, a child can strengthen their ability to multi-task.

Parents should try to do these activities three to four times a week. These exercises are most effective when accompanying a profes-sional cognitive training program. After working with a professional brain trainer in a one-on-one setting, most children who have been labeled as having ADHD, ADD or other learning disabilities can improve their skills dramatically, and more than a third of the students are able to eliminate their need for medication.

Dr. Jody Jedlicka is an audiologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of auditory processing disorders, a master cognitive brain trainer and the director of LearningRx of the Fox Cities. LearningRx trains the underlying learning and reading skills necessary for easy and efficient learning. Find out more about LearningRx at www.learningrx.com or e-mail questions directly to her at [email protected].

ADD/ADHD continued from page 19


healthyKIDS

“Trish is a caring professional that gives 100% to help her

clients through hypnosis and thoughtful conversation. I would highly recommend her to anyone

looking to make a positive change in their life.” – Ruth

Hypnosis • Reiki • EFT Reconnection • Consultations

patriciampoole.com920-819-3774

Trish Poole 681 Baeten St., Green Bay

Peace & Wellness Center

There are foundations that are helpful for learning success; some of those start very, very early on. But even

if a person did not have the ideal situation in the beginning of life to get good grades, it is possible to make changes and improve learning experiences and successes. These new successes will enhance motivation and self-esteem, leading a student to come back and enjoy their studies more.

First, address your study habits. Ideally, a habit is just that: you don’t have to think about it — you just do it, like putting your shoes on in the morning before you go outside or taking a shower upon awakening. You have a time set aside for studying and you study at the same time and same place.

1) Designate one location for study and use that site consistently. 2) Eliminate all distractions (leave the phone off, let your friends know that during those hours you are “off the grid’’). 3) As soon as you are having trouble concen-trating, stop, get up and take a break. Not only should you stop when you can no longer concentrate, but you should also have a set amount of time that you will study to avoid studying until you are exhausted. Hypnosis can help with 2 and 3 making it easier to concentrate,

Maximizing the mind for improving studying successBy Trish Poole

FREE Seminar: Sept. 26th

Enzymatic Therapy & Nature's Way bring Master Herbalist Dean Morris to the Streu’s classroom forthree seminar times:

9:30am, 12:15pm or 5:30pm

Immunity & Digestion

Only 24 seats per session! Register by phone: (920) 437-4750

Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural Classroom • 635 Main Street, Green Bay


Show your school ID & ride FREE!

Program is only for Appleton Area School District

public and parochial middle schooland high school students.

*Rides paid for by Appleton Area School District

Follow us on twitter@ValleyTransit

*

Valley TransitConnecting the Fox Cities

www.myvalleytransit.com

Student must show VALID school ID to ride.Student may ride any regular Valley Transit

bus route any day Valley Transit is operating.

Sept 4- June 6

focus and get more from your study time.Second, enhance your memory retention

and recall. There are several ways to do this. First, be sure to eat foods that support good physical health, such as whole foods, which support your body and brain functions. Drink plenty of water as well. Simple as it sounds, your brain works best when it and your whole body are hydrated. Second, be sure to “chunk it down;” break the material into smaller chunks so that you can study for the time it takes to get through one “chunk,” take a break, then study a second chunk. This will allow the brain to organize the mate-rial into a coherent whole. There are three types of memory: one that is more sensory-oriented (how something looks, feels, etc.), another that is more oriented towards how to do a physical activity, such as riding a bike, and the third is about words, ideas and concepts. The first two are much easier to recall on demand. The third, which is the one most relied upon with academic studies, can be enhanced through a few steps:1. Review the material from time to time.

Reviewing often and for short periods of time will assist in long-term memory and

avoid the need to ‘’cram’’ for a test. 2. Self test or have someone do a practice

test with you (i.e., flash cards). 3. Take a break between class topics to

allow your brain to absorb what you have studied.

4. Use sleep as a “sealer”; there is some research to support that sleeping after a study period helps you retain the key elements of the studied material. In fact, sometimes dreams can occur that are about the material just studied, which helps to deepen retention.

Third, give yourself a reward for your study time. It’s always easier to stay motivated to do something when there is a reward for your efforts. It can be the feeling of pride you will have when you get an excellent grade or recite the poem perfectly; it can be some time playing your favorite sport or getting together with friends, or even Face-book time. But stay true to your commit-ment and you! Don’t give yourself the reward if you didn’t do the work.

Lastly, fear must be eliminated. The fear that interfers with learning can easily be

addressed with hypnosis. Research shows that the moment a student encounters fear, the frontal cortex of their brain shuts off because the student has gone into the stress response to fight or flight. It is a visceral thing. As human beings we are hardwired so that when we encounter fear we can run away from the danger or fight back, but neither of those two activities will help us during a test. Hypnosis can help a person remain relaxed, have feelings of confidence and cue oneself for success, thereby diffus-ing a fearful situation like test-taking. In this relaxed state and confident frame of mind, it is easy to keep the frontal cortex functioning normally, allowing the student to access memory, and do well on tests and performances. Doing this will lead to enhanced self-esteem, which in turn makes a student want to excel in his or her studies. And the new positive habit is born.

Patricia “Trish” Poole, CH, EFT-CC, Reiki Master Teacher, uses a combi-nation of powerful mind-body-spirit techniques to help her clients and students break through blocks, heal

and accomplish their goals. For more information, visit www.patriciampoole.com or call 920.819.3774.


designsRECLAIMED

•Upholstery•FurniturePainting&

Distressing•CustomHeadboard&

RoomScreenDesign

Greening-up your old furniture using recycled materials & non-toxic paints

Jenny Peterson • 715.250.1571

Providing effective counseling for children, adults, couples and families by licensed counselors.

Anxiety • ADHD • Anger Management • Behavioral Issues • DepressionDisordered Eating • Grief/Loss • Holistic • Life Transitions • OCDPanic Disorders • PTSD/Trauma • Parent-Child Conflict • Relationship Issues

Brenda Velissaris MSE, LPC, NCC

Owner/Psychotherapist

3405 Commerce Ct., STE F Appleton920.364.9078 • [email protected]

Kami Ward LCSW

Psychotherapist

RENEWAL. HARMONY. STRENGTH. JOY.

Frequently, I hear negative comments made by people about how they dislike some part of their body. Comments

such as, “I hate my body,” “I don’t like how my legs look” or “I look disgusting,” do nothing but destroy self worth, yet are said so frequently that no one really questions it because it seems so normal to say. Perhaps you have made these or similar negative comments about your body.

Body image is a person’s perception and feeling about their body and physical appearance. The image you have about your body is acquired as a result of your key rela-tionships, important emotional events and

societal expectations that have developed throughout your entire life. Your feelings about your body are connected to how you feel about yourself.

If you don’t feel good about your body image, don’t worry, you can change your perceptions if you want to. This will take some hard work and determination, but it is possible. Here are five effective tips to get you started on improving your body image today.

1. Change your perceptionFocus on the “gifts” your body provides you instead of what you don’t like about it. For example, if you think your legs are fat and

ugly you can change your perception by telling yourself this statement instead, “My legs are strong which allows me the ability to drive my car and get to the places I want to be, without my legs I could not get around as freely, my legs make my life easier.”

2. Stop the belittlingNegativity breeds negativity. When we are with peers who are negative, we pick up on that energy and make it our own. Carefully select the people who you spend time with. If you get together with a group of peers that nitpicks on their bodies, stop them from continuing the conversation and change the

Love your body5 effective tips to improve body image

By Brenda Velissaris, MSE, LPC, NCC


Feel comfortable andconfident.Nell’s focuses on women and their needs, by joining three great private services in a professional, personable and discreet comfortable setting.

Wig ConsultationsA Full Service Wig Salon & AccessoriesLicensed Cosmetologists

Boutique ConsultationsBoard Certified Mastectomy Fitter

Massage TherapyLicensed Massage Therapist – Certified in Oncology Massage

2031 S. Webster Ave., Suite B • Green Bay, WI • 920.393.4912Mon. 10-5 • Tue. & Wed. 10-6 • Thu. & Fri. 10-4 • Sat. 9-1 nellswigsboutique.com

Hundreds of wigs & hairpieces in stock Mastectomy Boutique

subject to something more uplifting and inspiring. Or sit down with your friends and make a pact to no longer have negative body talk when you get together. Also, keep your-self in check and make sure that you are not the one instigating the negative body talk.

3. Love letterWriter a love letter to your body. Re-read the letter to yourself several times per week. This helps reframe your focus on the negative to the positive, which over time changes your perception of and relation-ship with your body.

4. Positive affirmationsAt the start of each day, take five to ten minutes to meditate or reflect on a poem, prayer, quote or list of affirmations that are uplifting, inspiring and focused on self

acceptance. See the following meditation to help you get started. It is also helpful to take five to ten minutes in the afternoon to do this exercise to help refresh and stay focused on the intentions you set earlier in the day.

5. Quiet your inner-criticWhen you have a negative thought about your body, quickly say “stop” to yourself and distract your thinking to something more positive or reframe the inner critic thought to something more positive. Stopping the inner critic shortly after it starts is an effective way to break that vicious negative thinking cycle.

Below is a meditation to use to help change your perception of your body. My body is peaceful, healthy and happy, and so am I. Good health is my divine right. I am open and receptive to all the

healing energies in the universe. I know that every cell in my body is intelligent and knows how to heal itself. My body is always working towards perfect health. I now release any and all impediments to my perfect healing. I learn about nutrition and feed my body good, wholesome food. I watch my thinking and only think healthy thoughts. I release, wipe out and elimi-nate all thoughts of hatred, jealousy, anger, fear, self-pity, shame and guilt. I forgive all those who I believe have ever hurt me. I forgive myself for hurting others and for not loving myself more in the past. I love my body. I send love to each organ, bone, muscle and part of my body. I flood the cells of my body with love. I am grateful to my body for all the good health I have had in the past. I accept healing and good health here and now.

Brenda Velissaris, MSE, LPC, NCC, has been a psychotherapist for over 10 years. She is owner and clinical director of Saris Counseling LLC, which provides outpatient counseling for individuals, couples and families. Group counseling, workshops and teleconferences are also offered. Most insur-ance carriers accepted. For more information, visit www.sariscounseling.com or call 920.364.9078.

“Stopping the inner critic shortly after it starts is an effective way to break that vicious negative thinking cycle.“


This morning I awoke broken-hearted. The sadness of yester-day’s events washed over my being, leaving behind a heaviness and a deep sorrow. Yesterday a lone gunman in Oak Creek,

Wisconsin, took a cab to a Sikh temple and opened fire using a 9mm semi-automatic handgun on men, women and children as they gath-ered to pray and practice their faith of peace. Last month it was a man armed with enough rounds for a platoon who staged and executed terror in a Colorado movie theatre as he fired on innocent men, women and children. And if not tomorrow or the next day, it will happen again; hate will be manifested into violence seeking to destroy and spread itself.

These lone gunmen have their psyches torn apart by the “experts” trying to determine if they are sane. Let’s clarify this immediately … the act of picking up a weapon, entering a house of inno-cents and opening fire with the intent of killing is an act of insanity. It is also the act of a coward. These people arm themselves like Navy Seals or Special Forces, but unlike soldiers, their mission has no honor and it is not for the greater good.

Somewhere in the life of these gunmen the seed of hate was planted, magnifying itself until it was manifested into action, an action with the sole purpose of killing. The direction of the hate is actu-ally random; these terrorists could hate any thing. They just look for differences as justification for their hate and then direct their energy at that target. Hate becomes their obsession.

What can a middle-aged, slightly plump white woman living in Wisconsin, such as I, do in the violent world of today? Shall I become GI Jane? Working out like a fiend, learning to shoot a semi-automatic weapon with uncanny accuracy or turning my body into a destructive weapon by studying the martial arts? Then perhaps if I am in the right place at the right time I can jump into action to save the day. The possibility of this

crystalREVELATIONS

Kindred Transitional Care& Rehab – San Luis920-494-5231

Dedicated to Hope, Healing and Recovery

San Luis offers a dedicated short-term rehab floor with private suites.

Our physical, occupational and speech therapists are committed to helping each patient and resident reach his or her highest level of functioning.

We continually strive to set new standards of care and service, including post-hospital recovery, stroke recovery, wound care, orthopedic care, cardiopulmonary care and IV services. Our treatment team also includes specially trained nurses, registered dieticians, therapeutic recreation and social services staff.

518 Ohio St., Oshkosh

15% off fall hair color

TIME FOR FALL COLOR!

Bring in this Nature’s Pathways ad or mention thecode NPfall15.

Offer expires 9/30/12.

Crystals amplify peace and love By Jane Hamilton

The crystal trilogy: quartz crystal flame with rainbows, polished rose quartz and amethyst cluster with calcite.

Amethyst cluster with calcite and quartz crystal close-up.


112b E. College Ave., Downtown Appleton • 920.993.1122

www.mysticalearthgallery.com

Hours:Tue.-Fri. 11am to 6pm

Sat. 8am to 2pmClosed Sun. & Mon.

Open by Appointment

Bridging Science & Spirit

Megan M. Kerkhoff, CHC, AADP, of Aayus Holistic Health Services joins the

practitioners at the MEG Healing Center. Megan will assist you in creating a

personalized program that will radically improve your health and happiness.

Ask her about her Stress-less, “The Cancer Answer” and Prenatal

Health Programs. Call today for your complimentary consultation.

Master Jesse welcomes practitioner

Megan Kerkhoff

Master Jesse has practiced the healing arts for over 30 years. He is creator of APEX Sacred Geometric Healing, Zenith Master Healer and Teacher, and a seer.

Enjoy a therapeutic massage by professional, Janet Creapo.

Jane Hamilton, owner, and Master Jesse, Zenith Master, are from Mystical Earth Gallery, located at 112b E. College Ave., downtown Appleton. For more information, please call 920.993.1122 or visit www.mysticalearthgallery.com.

happening is highly unlikely. What I can do is take

the time on a daily basis to pray and meditate for peace, projecting love into the world. Just as the hate magnifies in the consciousness, causing acts of violence, peace too can magnify itself. Every thought, regardless of how seemingly insignificant, will join the universal consciousness and start a ripple. Let the ripple be from the seed of love, which will turn itself into a power-ful, strong wave of love. It just takes enough of us with the right intent and focus to affect the consciousness, turning the tides from hate to love.

Today I start the daily meditations for peace and love. Assisting me in directing these thoughts will be some of my favorite minerals.

Rose quartz will magnify the thought of love in my heart. This will promote a calm energy, removing negativity while working to promote love. It will bring peace and love to my matrix, balancing my being. The physical ache of the circumstances of violence in the world will be removed by using rose quartz. It will dissolve the stress and tension from the news of the day’s violence.

Carnelian will be used to aid me in living in this moment by clear-ing my head and removing any hateful traces from the gunmen’s actions. In my quest to counter the hate I do not want to become the hate, acting out in what appears to be a peaceful manner, only to actually have the negative emotions in me caused by the gunmen magnify. It will allow me to think and feel with clarity.

Tektites, meteoritic glass from outer space, will assist one in drawing those together that are of like mind. It will assist in drawing others that desire to project love and peace together. It will protect and nurture the physical space that it is placed in. Moldavite is also included in this category.

Amethyst has many attributes. This will be used because it is a powerful aid in meditation. It will assist in finding the calm and peaceful energies and bringing them to meditation. It also has the attribute of bringing peace.

Quartz crystal as a transmitter will be used to magnify the other crystals and their attributes, while amplifying my intent of peace and love. It will aid in healing both the individual and the world while promoting harmony. Quartz crystals have an abundant amount of attributes that assist in many areas of daily living and the promotion of peace and love.

Please join me in changing the world one thought at a time. Don’t hate the haters. Take every breath with love and peace and together we can change the world so the love drowns out the hate.

The wrapped pendent is tektite and the green crystals are molda-vite, which is the only translucent tektite. Sterling silver pendent by Alena Zena.


Overall, it must be kept in mind that no single nutrient or food item is to blame for anyone’s belly. A positive energy balance, meaning you are taking in more calories than you burn, is

the cause for weight gain, not certain types of food. As such, a surplus of calories from specific foods, such as carbohydrates or wheat, does not promote body fat any differently than excess calories from other food types.

Making the claim that eating a slice of whole wheat bread is bad for you, or is to blame for the obesity epidemic, denies the fact that whole grain wheat provides highly beneficial phytochemicals, vita-mins, minerals and fiber. In fact, a study published in 2009 in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that consuming a low-carbohydrate diet was associated with an increased likelihood of being overweight or obese. The lowest risk was found with those who consumed about 47% to 67% of their calories from carbohydrates.

Studies are consistently finding that lower body fat percentages, especially in the abdominal region, are strongly inversely correlated with whole grain intake. What’s even more interesting is that a study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that fiber from whole grain cereals was linked to greater reductions in body fat percentage and lower abdominal fat as compared to not only refined grains, but also total fiber intake. This suggests that fiber from whole grains may be more effective than fiber from other sources in reducing body fat percentage, particularly for the abdominal region. This tells us that whole grains may have an effect on where body fat is distributed. Keeping your waist trim not only improves your bikini-wearing ability, but is also related to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which are two major chronic diseases affect-

ing many Americans today.If you like to follow a diet

book, stick with diets that are scientifically proven to not only slim you down, but also keep you nour-ished and healthy. Check out one titled “The Whole Grain Diet Miracle” written by Lisa Hark, PhD, RD, and Darwin Deen, MD. This book was evaluated by the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and stated as having “well balanced meal plans that are nutritious and may introduce you to new healthful, flavorful foods with its fifty interesting and creative recipes.” Avoid diet books and recommendations that eliminate entire food groups. Although these diets may induce weight loss, they also cause deficiencies and are difficult to maintain. As a result, you may regain the weight down the road.

Also, don’t forget all of the health benefits, nutrients and posi-tive statistics associated with whole grains, including whole grain wheat flour:

The benefits of whole grains most documented by repeated studies include:•Stroke risk reduced 30-36%.•Type 2 diabetes risk reduced 21-30%.•Heart disease risk reduced 25-28%.•Better weight maintenance.

Other benefits indicated by recent studies include:•Reduced risk of asthma.•Healthier carotid arteries.•Reduction of inflammatory disease risk.•Lower risk of colorectal cancer.•Healthier blood pressure levels.•Less gum disease and tooth loss.

Melissa Seith, RD, LD, is a nutrition specialist for Great Harvest Bread Co., with locations at: 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., downtown Neenah, www.neenahgreath-arvest.com; 1033B W. Northland Ave., Appleton, across from Festival Foods, www.appletongreatharvest.com; 802 George St., De Pere, www.greatbread.net.

References: McKeown N, Troy L, Jacques P, Hoffmann U, O’Donnell C, Fox C. Whole and refined grain intakes are differentially associated with abdominal visceral and subcutaneous adiposity in healthy adult: the Framingham Heart Study. Am J Clin Nutr 2010; 92:1165-1171.

McKeown N, Yoshida M, Shea M, Jacques P, Lichtenstein A, Rogers G, Booth S, Saltzman E. Whole Grain Intake and Cereal Fiber Are Associated with Lower Abdominal Adiposity in Older Adults. J. Nutr. 2009; 139: 1950-1955.

Anwar M, Vatanparast H, Barlas S, Dehghan M, Shah S, Koning L, Steck S. Carbohydrate Intake and Overweight and Obesity among Healthy Adults. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109:1165-1172.

Whole Grains 101: What are the Health Benefits? Oldways Preservation Trust/Whole Grains Council. Accessed 07/2012.

Wheat is not the cause of anyone’s bellyBy Melissa Seith, RD, LD


“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” –George Burns

We all know that stress can have adverse effects on the body, including heart function,

cortisol production and depression, just to name a few. We also know that some stressors are good for us, provoking our “fight or flight” response, which keeps us safe in dangerous situations. Could those unhealthy stressors, the ones unrelated to the survival of the species, be affecting the aging process as well?

If you’ve ever seen someone who lives with chronic stress, you can see it on their face; it is reflected in their furrowed brow, their dull skin and the crow’s feet around their eyes. They begin to look much older than their chronological age. According to a 2004 study by Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel of the University of California, San Francisco, researchers are beginning to understand the correlation between stress and aging by studying telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes. Chronic stress causes these telomeres to shrivel, which in turn causes cells to die, leading to rapid

deterioration of the external features of the body. The result is wrinkled skin, weaker muscles, less visual acuity and decreased brain function, which we perceive as aging.

So how can we keep our telomeres nice and long, like an internal fountain of youth? Of course, a healthy diet and plenty of exer-cise are a good start. To ensure healthy aging, we must care for the mind as well. Excess worry and anxiety work against our body’s natural state of balance. The three most common coping strategies used by people who reach the age of 100 are: acceptance,

1028 Ninth Street • Green Bay

(920) 490-9699www.9thstwellness.com

1-HOUR FULL BODY MASSAGE$49.50 PER HOUR

Including Essential Oils!A $75 Value!

Call for AppointmentTherapeutic • Deep Tissue/Sport • Relaxation/Swedish

No Cash Value. Not Valid With Other Offers.

The art of longevityBy Gail Okray



We have what you are looking for ...casual, formal, business, or something fun to wear on Friday night, even shoes, handbags and jewelry!

We carry name brands such as Banana Republic, Chicos, The Limited, Coach and many, many more!

Visit our 3 locations!311 N. Mall Drive, Appleton • 920.882.2200

N474 Eisenhower Drive, Appleton • 920.882.4050417 N. Main St., Oshkosh • 920.651.1900

For Hours and More Informationchictochicconsignment.com

Considering the heat we are experiencing this summer, you’re probably not thinking “fall,” but in the consignment world, we are always

looking at the next season’s trends. When we put our summer clothes away and start pulling out last year’s fall pieces, what will stay and what will need to go? Here is what you can expect:

8 wearable fashion trends for 20121. Black and blue: Blue tops with black pants,

dresses with these color patterns and accessories like scarves in blue/black will be in. Take that black blouse from your closet and reinvent it with the blue scarf. How about that black suit for work? Find a blue/black blouse to wear underneath.

2. Grandma chic: Cozy sweaters and shawls over printed dresses, Peter Pan necklines and vintage-inspired tops over skinny jeans will be popular. Chances are you might have a handmade shawl from mom or grandma in your closet. (Or raid their house!) Throw that over the top of your dress or blouse for those cool fall nights or add a vintage-inspired scarf to draw attention to your face.

3. Cozy sweaters: Consider cozy, oversized sweaters in fall tones: mustard, burgundy, olive and brown over leggings/jeans.

4. Leather: Leather will keep you warm and looking stylish. Leather skirts, pants, jackets and purses will be in.

5. Plaids: Tartan plaids — especially in black and red — are back! Help bring it back by wearing a scarf, coat, bag or even shoes. Don’t dig too deep in your closet because shoulder pads are not back with your plaid. I know you’re thinking 1980s, but stick to the accessory that you can add to any new piece and be ready to go!

6. Burgandy: It’s rich, it’s earthy and it flatters a variety of skin tones. It’s the “in” fall color. You’ve got to have some of this in your closet … if not in a sweater, how about in velvet or silk?

7. Reptile prints: They are subtle and abstract … like crocodile, fish and lizard. Get rid of the loud/busy prints like giraffe, leopard and zebra! Handbags would be a great accessory in these prints, also shoes!

8. Belted dresses: Go for a simple solid-colored dress with a belted middle. Blouses can be belted under the bust for an empire waistline. Pull out your wide and skinny belts and start belting away!

Jill Nelson is co-owner of Chic to Chic, a Women’s Consign-ment Boutique with Tammy Eiting. Chic to Chic has two locations in Appleton (including Chic Prom) and Chic Outlet in Oshkosh. For more information and online shopping, check out their Web site at www.chictochicconsignment.com.

Wearable fashions for fallBy Jill Nelson


not worrying and taking things one day at a time. They make it sound so easy, don’t they?

What if there was a simple way each and every one of us — no matter what our chron-ological age — could let go of our worries, maintain our body’s precious balance and keep those telomeres from shortening prematurely? Through the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu® (also known as “the art of longevity”), we each hold within ourselves the ability to restore the energy pathways in the body, resulting in a state of vibrancy and vitality. Jin Shin Jyutsu® is a touch therapy that can be administered by a practitioner or as self-help. The hands act as jumper cables to move energy along the path-ways to health and harmony.

Mary Burmeister, the loving, nurturing woman who brought Jin Shin Jyutsu® to the United States over 50 years ago, spent years showing how simple touch can have incred-ible impact. The physio-philosophy of Jin Shin Jyutsu® teaches that, in addition to the 26 safety energy locks located throughout the body, each finger corresponds to an atti-tude — worry, fear, anger, grief and “trying

to” (too hard) — which needs to be harmo-nized for optimal health. By gently holding each finger and waiting for the pulses to come into rhythm, we can restore balance to these attitudes.

If stress increases the body’s aging response, causing those telomeres to shrink and shrivel, perhaps harmonizing the atti-tude of worry could help us reverse those effects, thereby maintaining the length of our telomeres and allowing us to worry less and take one day at a time, just like those healthy centenarians. Aging should be about wisdom, peace of mind and happi-ness. Jin Shin Jyutsu® allows us to master the art of living in a state of awareness so we can do the things that make us feel rejuvenated, which in turn lowers our stress level, which leads to an improved quality of life.

Ultimately, we all need to take

responsibility for identifying the stressors in our lives and finding the best way to deal with them. While we cannot solve all of the world’s problems in one day, we do all have the ability to find a few minutes each day to take some deep breaths, smile and hold our thumbs. If you commit to those few minutes every single day, your body and your telomeres will thank you for it.

Gail Okray was inspired by her passion for the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu® to open Key Elements for Health. She has been a Jin Shin Jyutsu® physio-philosophy practi-tioner and self-empowerment instructor since 1998. Over the years, Gail has motivated hundreds of indi-viduals to move toward a healthier and more vibrant life through this ancient art. She provides weekly self-help tips on her Facebook page, and offers several self-empowerment workshops each year. Gail loves to work with clients of all ages — babies, young people and adults. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.keyelementswi.com or call Gail at 920.366.1896.

LONGEVITY continued from page 10

“If stress increases the body’s aging response ... perhaps harmonizing the attitude of

worry could help us reverse those effects.”


Colin Austin of Little Chute has been recognized as the “Outstanding Achiever for August” by Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (NCW).

Austin has been with the Darboy Goodwill Retail Store and Train-ing Center since November 2011 — first as a program participant and now as a permanent team member. He was referred to Good-will’s School-to-Work program by one of his teachers at Little Chute High School.

Heather Hubers, Darboy area team leader, said Austin’s first job at the store was working at the donation door and even though it was very fast-paced, he was able to keep up. However, within his first couple of weeks, some of his struggles became apparent. When Darboy team leaders met with Austin to provide feedback as to how he was doing, he sat and listened, Hubers said.

“After that, a ‘new’ Colin started showing up,” she said. “It appeared as though he had listened to and accepted our caring feedback. He made a firm commitment to change and grow within our organiza-tion, making sure we knew how much he liked it here.

“Within the first few weeks after our discussion, his growth was clear,” Hubers noted. “Colin was focusing on the task at hand, he was letting us know when he would get frustrated, and was just overall happier at work. He was meeting and exceeding all of our

expectations on a regular basis.” After the Darboy team saw what Austin was capable of when he

set his mind to it, they transferred him from the donation door to the shoe production area. His new tasks involve sorting for quality, pricing the shoes based on quality and/or name brand, and moving this merchandise to the sales floor. After a somewhat rocky start, Austin soon understood what he needed to do.

“As Colin’s program with us was nearing its conclusion, the Darboy team leaders decided we didn’t want to lose him,” Hubers said. “So, at the end of his School-to-Work program in early June 2012, Colin was hired as a permanent member of the Darboy Goodwill team.”

As Brian Britz, Darboy’s assistant team leader, stated, “We are proud of Colin and the growth he has achieved. He has listened to our constructive criticism and learned from it.”

The entire Darboy team is excited to see where Colin will take this opportunity and how far he will go, and they are very proud of him for being named Goodwill’s Outstanding Achiever.

Each month, Goodwill NCW recognizes a current or former program participant like Austin or one of its volunteers as an Outstanding Achiever. Honorees come from one of Goodwill’s 24 store communities, its Menasha campus or its Ralph B. Shiner Center in Appleton.

“The purpose of this award is to recognize the strides that individ-uals have made, in part, because of their involvement with programs through Goodwill,” said Keith Wilk, COO of Programs and Services at Goodwill NCW. “Each honoree receives a certificate of achieve-ment and Goodwill merchandise.”

For more information, contact Hubers at 920.968.0820 or [email protected], or Wilk at 920.968.6233 or [email protected].

Karen Kramer is a writer/editor with Goodwill NCW, a not-for-profit human services organization that helped improve the lives of more than 48,000 people across north central Wisconsin in 2011 through more than 25 programs and services. It covers 35 counties and includes 24 retail stores and training centers in communities from Manitowoc to La Crosse, and as far north as Rice Lake and Rhinelander. A member of Goodwill Industries International and Rehabilitation For Wisconsin, it is based at the Goodwill Community Center in Menasha. Visit the Web site at www.goodwillncw.org.

Colin Austin honored as Goodwill’s Outstanding Achiever By Karen Kramer


Shop!Change a life!

Donate!

Increase your Goodwill

Visit us atwww.goodwillncw.org

739-3663767 N. Casaloma Drive

West of the Fox River Mall

Appleton, WI

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 to 8Sun. 11 to 6

www.TheWireWhisk.com

Cookware • Bakeware • ServewareBarware • Cutlery • Gadgets

Tableware • Glassware • Kitchen ElectricsSpecialty Foods • Kitchen Housewares

Gift Cards Available

$500 Off$1000 Off$2000 Off

739-3663767 N. Casaloma Drive

West of the Fox River MallAppleton, WI

One coupon per customer. In-store purchases only. Not valid with other offers, sale items, gift cards, coupons, cutlery, electrics or on prior

purchases. Some restrictions apply.

Any $2500

Purchase

Any $10000

Purchase

OR

Only one discount can be used on this coupon.Entire coupon must be presented for discount.

Any $5000

PurchaseOR

The Store for ALL COOKS!

The Store for ALL COOKS!

Our family, serving yourfamily for over 33 years!Our family, serving yourfamily for over 33 years!

FoxRiverMallMichael’s Dr.

Casal

oma D

r.

X

Main Mall EntranceCollege Ave.

N

S

EW

Expires 09/30/12. NP0912


Rolfing® Structural Integration (or Rolfing® SI) is a transformative body-work and somatic education system

designed to align and balance the body. By addressing and releasing restrictions within connective tissue called fascia, Rolfing® SI encourages the body to heal itself. Because the road to a more flexible, mobile, pain-free existence is actually an holistic process and not a magic pill or quick fix, a bit of mystery enshrouds the work.

People seek Rolfing® SI for varying reasons. Some want to find relief from chronic pain or increase their flexibil-ity and mobility. Some want better posture. Some want to deepen a spiritual or movement practice while others want to heighten bodily awareness. And then there are those who feel very stuck in their lives — something is begging for change — but they do not know quite where to begin. For whatever reason that people seek Rolfing® SI, the desire for change is a common thread.

Many Rolfers™ will help potential clients determine if Rolfing® SI is right for them by offering a complimentary consulta-tion. The consultation is an opportunity to discuss personal goals, review body history, clarify expectations and answer any ques-tions. If a client decides to proceed, the Rolfer™ and the client will set an intention for the work. Some clients know right away that they want to systematically unclutter their bodies and clear body history, so they decide to commit to ten or more sessions while others just want to dip their toes into the pond and commit to a single session.

Once the initial consultation is complete, the Rolfing® SI process — which actually

began the moment the client contacted the Rolfer™ — advances to the actual body-work session. Rolfing® SI sessions begin with a brief check-in and assessment of a client’s structure and function. This usually involves breathing, lifting arms, doing knee bends, walking or other movements. This assessment clarifies goals, marks progress and helps to plan subsequent sessions. The client then lies on a padded table or sits on an adjustable bench while the Rolfer™ uses his or her hands, arms and bodyweight to put slow, sustained pressure in certain directions on the tissue of the client’s arms, legs, front and back. Directional pressure helps to reposition fascia, take slack out of an area or release restriction. Care is taken to balance the body throughout the session.

Throughout a Rolfing® SI session, the client is very much an active participant in the process. For instance, while working on the shoulder, the Rolfer™ may encourage the

®

103 W College Avenue, Suite 601 • Appleton, WI 54911 • 920.427.7653www.wisconsinrolfing.com

Located in the Zuelke Building

Non-surgical, drug-free pain relief!Ease chronic painRebound from injuries more quicklyRestore flexibility and mobilityImprove posture and alignmentHeighten bodily awareness & perceptionProcess stress more efficientlyDeepen a meditation, martialarts or yoga practice

Victoria L. Huss,Certified Rolfer™

Align Your Body & Transform Your Life

FREE30 MINUTE

CONSULTATIONS

USE YOUR

FLEX SPENDING

OR HSA

DOLLARS!

GIFTCERTIFICATESAVAILABLE!

What happens during a Rolfing® SI session?By Victoria L. Huss


beautiful strong

gentle

natu

ral

joyfulloving

empow

ering

birthmeant to be.

as it was

peaceful

wisconsinbirthcenter.com 920.574.3074

client to breathe into the sides of the body or to stretch the arm overhead. A Rolfer™ may also use slow guided-awareness work to facilitate more efficient and aligned movement or focus on better breathing. A client is strongly encouraged to be “present” at all times during a session while at no time is this client asked to go beyond his or her level of comfort. A Rolfer™ who feels that her client is “checking out” or bracing against a particular stroke speed or depth of pressure will adjust her approach to meet the needs of the client. Slowly and systematically, the Rolfer™ works with the client’s nervous system to allow the body to repattern itself at a pace that is effective and comfortable. This coordinated effort encourages reeducation and reprogramming of the body’s movement patterns.

After the session, the client is asked to be present and aware of his or her body and to respond to any needs as they arise. Drinking plenty of water, going for a walk or taking a warm bath is recom-mended. To promote and anchor new changes from the session, the client is often given “homework” in the form of movement explorations or encouraged to journal about any awarenesses or realizations that may have surfaced. The client then leaves the session integrated and prepared to explore a world of new possi-bilities in moving, standing and being!

Victoria L. Huss, Certified Rolfer™ and owner of New Possibilities Integration LLC (in downtown Appleton) finds joy in helping people unfold and find freedom from rigidity and chronic pain. Victoria offers free 30-minute consultations. For more information, contact her via phone at 920.427.7653 or on the Internet at www.wisconsinrolfing.com. Rolfing® is a registered service mark of the Rolf Insti-tute® of Structural Integration.

1162 Westowne Drive, Neenah • (920) 725-1380 • www.botanicalindulgence.com M, Tu, W, F 10-5:30; Th 10-7; Saturday 10-5; Closed Sunday

A NATURAL BOUTIQUEIndulgenceBotanical

Zuii Organics – Eco Cert Certified CosmeticsExclusively at Botanical Indulgence

Mention this ad & receive 10% off your entire Zuii purchase.Clean, natural beauty as intended


We are bombarded today by advertisements of beauty and how to achieve it. I’ve seen a total of 16 commercials for skin care products in a one-hour time slot with products

promising to evaporate wrinkles, abolish age spots and restore your youth by at least 10 years. Growing up, I admit, I was a product junkie and always tried the latest potions, masks, serums and peels. With their sparkly packaging and before and after pictures, how could one resist spending their whole week’s earnings on just one of these products?

Well, times are changing and people are becoming more aware of what they are putting on their skin. Even though temporary changes may be seen, these products, with ingredients that look like they are written in Latin, are actually doing a lot of damage to our skin and internal organs, and will eventually kick us in the butt by making us look older in the long run! What a revolution to learn and experience firsthand that the power of food and how products that are made by chefs, not by chemists, are the secret to turning back the hands of time on our skin.

It’s an amazing and hopeful thought to know your skin transforms itself every 28 days. So in less than a month your skin could look totally different from how it looks today. Are you frustrated with your skin not looking its best? There are many out there struggling with skin issues, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and general inflam-mation, which steroids or medications are just not touching. These are issues that need to be dealt with by using nutrition and healing internally. The skin is our largest organ, and when we see problems arising such as these, it is due to an internal issue. Toxins from within are trying to escape.

When cosmetic issues such as wrinkling, dry skin or age spots plague us, we need to look at what we are using for building blocks for our skin cells. Are you supplying them with sugar, caffeine and refined junk foods that break down collagen and elastin, and create that “sagging” effect? Imagine the masterpiece you could create if you ate foods rich in collagen-building materials so the new cells that developed were supple, smooth and radiant! Your body makes these

new cells from the food you eat, so what you eat literally becomes you. You have a choice in what you’re made of! Some great nutrients and foods to start with today for beautiful skin tomorrow are:•Silica strengthens connective tissue to keep skin firm and

supple. It is found in strawberries, cucumbers, mangos, aspara-gus and garbanzo beans. The herb horsetail is also high in silica for great hair, skin and nails.

•Omega-3s are great for inflammation, repair, moisture content and flexibility of the skin. The body cannot produce this, so we need to be eating this in the form of salmon, flax-seeds, walnuts, hemp or chia seeds.

•Zinc is great for acne sufferers, as it helps in the production of oils. This mineral is abundant in pumpkin seeds and Brazil nuts.

•Antioxidants like vitamins C, A and E are essential for fending off free radicals that occur from poor nutrition, envi-ronmental toxins and even off the chemicals from your favorite skin care product. Free radicals consume and destroy collagen and elastin, which help to support our skin structure. Antioxi-dants are abundant in all fruits and vegetables, and really pack a punch in superfoods such as raw cacao or goji berries.

•Selenium is needed for tissue elasticity and is found in tuna, salmon, garlic and Brazil nuts.

By learning to eat according to your purpose, which for many is to feel and look their absolute best, and by incorporating health-conscious products into your regime, a transformation of self can occur that you just cannot put in a commercial.

For information on skin-deep detox programs or dates for Septem-ber beauty seminars, please contact Masterpiece Nutrition.

Kendra Kadrlik, CNT, is a nutritional therapist who uses the power of food to restore health and help eliminate the negative side effects of our food choices. She owns Masterpiece Nutritional Consulting and loves to educate people on the importance of their diets by doing seminars, group awareness activities, such as Juice Fasts or Wheat-

Free Weeks, and one-on-one consultations. Visit www.masterpiecenutrition.com, e-mail [email protected] or call 920.680.5778.

Hocus pocus! Bobbity boo! Make my skin look just like new!By Kendra Kadrlik, CNT


Capturing our children’s daily activi-ties helps them form memories of their childhood. Now that summer

is ending and school is starting, it is an excellent time to docu-ment some of those moments. Taking quality snapshots will not only keep more of the memories from getting deleted, it will justify printing and sharing them for all to enjoy.1. Turn off your flash. Most newer digital cameras are better at the

auto flash and when it will fire. In my experience, turning off the flash on your camera and moving into even natural light will help the quality of your images immensely.

2. Crouch down and get that shot at their level. Seeing them from their vantage point will create memorable images that are more dynamic.

3. Play with the settings on your camera. Digital photography makes for instant feedback … if you take a shot and it didn’t turn out, you can see it right away and make an adjustment and keep on shooting.

4. Hand the camera to someone else for a change. I know that as the main picture taker in my family, I never seem to get into any photos. Handing the camera to an older teen or another adult will guarantee that you get some face time in your family photo history.

5. Memories are memories; don’t feel bad about taking snapshots with your phone. Don’t worry about being a perfectionist with your images … leave that to the professionals.

Amy Gaerthofner is the owner/photographer at Ardent Photogra-phy located in Historic Downtown Neenah. It is our desire to form close relationships with our clients to make your photography expe-rience remarkable — you deserve exceptional service and exquisite photography. For more information about our boutique-style studio,

please visit www.ardentphoto.com or call the studio at 920.858.9827.

5 tips for taking great end-of-summer snapshots of your kids By Amy Gaerthofner

“Memories are memories; don’t feel bad about taking snapshots with your phone.”

Photo by Ardent Photography ©2012 - www.ardentphoto.com


intuitiveINSIGHTS

I have often been asked, “Can I be a healer?” or “What do I need to know or to have to be a healer?” My response: time. Time is the key. You must be willing to put the time in for years and

years and years! It will take that long for you to understand that you don’t know anything, and that is if you are lucky. Once you are ready to accept that, you are ready to start an apprenticeship. There is no better way to gain the working experience needed to under-stand what it is that you do as a healer than with an apprenticeship. But if you are like most people, you don’t have the time and you don’t know a good master that will teach you properly.

Healing is all about energy and the intent. As an individual you

are in a constant state of emitting energy. Walking. Talking. Sleep-ing. It’s all the same. You are emitting energy. So if everyone is emitting energy, maybe everyone can do something to heal our brothers and sisters. Of all the many forms of energy that thoughts can produce, love is the greatest. We all have it in us.

I can be quite intense at times when I let myself get crabby. My energy can mess your day up. We all experience it when someone having a bad day walks in the room and you can feel their energy. And if they stay too long, you will take their bad day home and give it to your friends and family. It doesn’t do any good to run away and leave work when this happens because you might get in line at the grocery store and an angry and distraught customer will be standing in the line in front of you and in back of you a very depressed person stands. You get home and there has been a mass killing in Colorado or Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

What is wrong with us? Why is there so much anger?It’s simple. Too many people are waiting for the other guy to

chill. How about we stop waiting for the other guy to chill? It seems like we have been waiting for thousands of years.

Yes. You can be a healer. A great healer. We all can. Stop looking for reasons to be offended. Don’t hate someone for having a bad day. Don’t let everyone else’s bad day be your bad day. Make your day yours. Break the cycle of negative energy in your thoughts. You can if you let yourself.

Walk through your day with love in your heart. Love yourself. Love heals all things. The heart is the first thing you must heal. We can all do this if we stop waiting for the other guy and let love illuminate our heart. When your heart emits the intent of love, you touch everyone you come in contact with. People around you who are having a bad day by the end of the day will go home feeling love and they will take that love home to their friends and family.

We can all be great healers when we let ourselves love, for no other reason but to love. With love, you set in motion healing energy and in time it will open the hearts of many. Start healing your heart and you will become love and you will heal us all.

Master Jesse, Zenith Master, is from Mystical Earth Gallery, located at 112b East College Ave, downtown Appleton. For more information, please call 920.993.1122 or visit www.mysticalearthgallery.com.

relax renewwith

LLC

Sue Noffke, LMTLic. #10767-146

[email protected] Tribute Dr., Neenah

Change your water, change your life! Kangan WaterComplimentary Kangan Water to all clients

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy“The deepest, most luxurious massage on the planet"

FlotationExperience total rejuvenation and relaxation in a float tank

Intuitive Energy and Therapeutic Touch Massage Therapy

$10 off firST MaSSage

Healing energy of love By Master Jesse


Here, I am not referring to do-overs as opportunities to turn back the hands of time, but more as learn-

ing through life experiences. And with that said, yes, I have found that most of us do experience do-overs and usually more than one. You are evolving and changing every day. Some of us are just doing it in bigger leaps than others. It’s what you say to your-self after a life event and what you do with those lessons that can either move you ahead or keep you stuck, looking back at what once was.

So how can you embrace a do-over in order to move ahead?1. Acknowledge the event.Sometimes when we are in the midst of an experience, we may fall into a victim role (why me?) and have difficulty even knowing really what is going on. This can last a few minutes or a lifetime depending on the degree of woundedness.2. Be open to learning from the event.Everything that’s in our path is there to encourage life lessons. Try doing some meditation and journaling to help sort out your feelings.3. Get into a positive mindset.Do something that gives you joy, like creative activities, dancing or gardening. This will shift your energy and is a good reminder that you are taking care of your-self while you remain open and calm.4. Embrace new opportunities.Now that your energy has shifted to a higher vibration, you will draw positive

opportunities your way. And then you will be open to detecting these opportunities and to receiving them. When in a lower vibration, you are not open to see that these opportunities even exist.5. Maintain a higher vibration.To do this, use a combination of meditation and journaling to check in with yourself. Ask yourself when faced with an opportu-nity, “Is this for my higher good?”

Then follow that practice by doing an activity that you are passionate about. Using some form of creativity a few days a week is a great way to keep that energy going.

Don’t forget to participate in physical activity of some sort. This will help keep you grounded in the here and now as you get into your do-over.6. Recognize when you need grounding.Are your thoughts scattered? Are you feeling stuck or even a little dizzy? These are all signs that you need a bit of grounding.7. Find ways to get grounded.Massage and yoga are great ways to get your root chakra cleared, a fast track to grounding.

Exercise and sports can be very ground-ing. But if that’s not your thing, try other activities like walking in the woods, jumping rope, skipping, dancing, cleaning your spaces from clutter, walking barefoot in sand or cooking.

Don’t get stuck looking for what once was by playing it safe; life doesn’t have “ghoul” but there are do-overs!

Teresa Van Lanen is a life coach who conducts presentations, seminars, workshops, teleclasses and other events that help people reconnect with their creative spirit and move into more joyful and produc-tive lives. For products and services, visit Teresa at www.makingartoflife.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.

We are all creative beings and that creativity feeds our spirit. Creativity can be a catalyst for

positive change in your life.Let Teresa Van Lanen help you tap into your creative energy to balance your

life to its fullest, through: • Workshops• Teleclasses

• Groups and individual sessions• Seminars

• Newsletters and free reports

To contact Teresa and to see what new events are planned, go to www.makingartofl ife.com

To live the life of your dreams, awaken the childlike innocence of your authentic

self through the creative process

In the great scheme of life, are there do-overs?By Teresa Van Lanen

“Try doing some meditation and journaling to help sort out your feelings.”


businessPROFILE

SAFE

MERCURY

REMOVAL

William Twohig, DDS, NMD, IBDM, asks his patients to tell him about conditions that are bothering them. Does your back continue to ache? Do you feel you are

out of energy, or just run down? Are you having problems sleep-ing? Do you have headaches that may not go away? Do you have a toothache? If these problems do not go away after seeing your physician or healthcare provider, they may be symptoms in which the root cause is related to your oral health.

“80% of patients’ health problems can be traced to the mouth.” —Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD

As an integrative biological dentist, Dr. Twohig works as a team member with your healthcare providers to solve these problems. Here is an example: A patient’s chronic lower backache was found

to be associated with the alignment of his jaws. When he put his teeth together, his jaw muscles were stressed, which resulted in a misalignment of his vertebrae. Acid build up in the muscles caused chronic muscle, back and neck pain. In a situation like this, after a complete examination, a diagnostic bite guard can be made that will allow the muscles to relax so the teeth can close properly. In my patient’s case, his muscles relaxed, his spine realigned to its normal position and the pain was gone. The rest of his health care team is providing him with the necessary aids in order to build up his health and well-being.

Dr. Twohig uses materials that are safe, effective and non-toxic, with little or no side-effects, allowing the patient to heal themselves and ultimately reach a state of good health. Biocompatibility testing is available to assure materials are the best match for the patient.


uniq

ue. c

onfi

dent

. bea

utif

ul.

Schedule your appointment today!920.358.5419 or online at www.naturaltresses.coCity Center Plaza, 10 E. College Ave., Appleton

Natural Tresses presents:

Hair Battle For Hope 2012Beauty ExpoOctober 21, 2012Fox Cities Performing Arts Center10am-8pm

Proceeds Donated to ACSFor tickets call Fox Cities PAC Box Office: 920.730.3760

• Extensions• Custom Wigs• Hairpieces• Ponytails

HairMake-up• FREE Cosmetic

Makeovers• OfferingMotives

Cosmetics•Wig Restoration•Wig Cleaning

& Repair• Bridal Services

& more!

We are a National Provider, which means we accept most private medical insurance plans for those seeking medical hair prosthesis.

Specializing in over 20 extension techniques

1700 W.Wisconsin Ave (920) 882-9844Appleton, WI 54913 www.furniturephases.com

FURNITUREPhases

Find new budget friendly treasures every

time you shop

Open: MOn-Thurs: 9-7 . Fri: 9-6 . saT 9-5 . sun: 11-5

With this Natures's Pathways coupon at time of purchase. Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires Sept. 30, 2012.

With this Nature's Pathways coupon at time of purchase. Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires Sept. 30, 2012.

With this Nature's Pathways coupon at time of purchase. Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires Sept. 30, 2012.

$10 OFF$5 OFF$2 OFF

a purchase of $100 or more



Open: MOn.-Thurs. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • saT. 9-5 • sun. 11-5

1700 W. WiscOnsin ave., appleTOn

(920) 882-9844 WWW.FurniTurephases.cOM

-

Other questions Dr. Twohig can answer for you include:•How do I get a drill-free filling and put a star in my mouth?•How can Dr. Twohig take ten years off my appearance?•How can natural herbs and foods keep my mouth healthy?

William Twohig, DDS, graduated from Marquette University Dental School in 1976. He has continued his education, later earning a degree in naturopathic medicine as well as an advanced degree in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine. Dr. Twohig is a founding member and speaker of The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and the American Academy of Ozonother-apy. He is also a board member and speaker for The International Association of Ozone in Healthcare and Dentistry for the IAOHD. These groups have a strong belief in the prevention of disease and interactions between healthcare providers.

If you’d like to experience a refreshing approach to dental care, with your total health in mind, contact Dr. Twohig today!

Twohig Dental417 E. Ann St., Weyauwegahttp://www.drtwohig.com

[email protected]


Save energy Conserve resources Prevent pollution Create jobs

Outagamie County Recycling

www.RecycleMoreOutagamie.org

Recycle More – Land�ll Less

“Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep” for Outagamie County residents

Many people do not realize that precautions should be taken when discarding certain household items. Improper disposal of hazardous materials may have negative effects

on our environment such as contaminating drinking water, increas-ing algae blooms and the potential of igniting in garbage trucks.

Outagamie County residents, including all of Appleton and New London, are able to dispose of their hazardous materials safely and properly at a Household Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep. The Clean Sweeps are held at the Solid Waste facility located at 1419 Holland

Road, Appleton. Since the items brought

to the Outagamie Clean Sweeps are properly dispo-sed of, you can feel good that you have kept these items from entering the landfill or contaminating our water supply.

To make an appointment today call 920.832.5277, option 3, or visit RecycleMo-reOutagamie.org.

Chris Miller is the Outagamie County Recycling Coordinator. For more informa-tion, visit www.RecycleMoreOutagamie.org.

Outagamie County 2012 Clean Sweep Schedule

September and October Only

Wednesday, Sept. 5 8-11 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 15 8-11 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 3 8-11 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20 8-11 a.m.

By Chris MillerAcceptable materialsAutomotive:• Gasoline & Fuel Additives

(No on-site dumping of gasoline)

• Brake & Starter Fluid• Transmission Fluid• Engine Oil & Anti-Freeze• Vehicle Batteries

Cleaners:• Solvents & Turpentine• Varnish/Stain• Drain & Oven Cleaners• Pool Chemicals• Household Cleaners

Garden & Lawn Care:• Herbicides & Insecticides• Fungicides• Weed Killer• Poisons

Miscellaneous:• Oil & Lead Paints• Paint Thinners/Strippers• Spray Paints/Adhesives• Wood Preservatives• Kerosene• Household Batteries• Polishes & Aerosols

Unacceptable materials• Explosives• Radioactive (Smoke

Detectors)• Propane Tanks *• Infectious/Medical Wastes• Asbestos *• Appliances *• Tires *• Latex Paint (Dried) *

*These items may be disposed of at the Solid Waste facility for a fee.

Latex Paint Disposal Latex paint is a water-based substance and is not consid-

ered a hazardous mate-rial. Once latex paint has

completely dried and becomes hard, it may be disposed of in your regular trash. If the paint is still liquid, open the

top and allow the paint to air dry. To speed up the drying process, you may add kitty litter; saw dust, floor dry or commercial paint hardener.


Active Lifestyle Expo

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of the largest display and sale of Sport, Fitness, Hobby & Recreation Products & Services in Wisconsin. Dedicated to the promotion of active lifestyles! Whatever your sport may be, whether it's on land, air or sea, we've got you covered! Check out the latest in sports, fitness & active recreation including equipment, apparel, fitness, exercise, technology and athlete nutrition.

Vendor Registration Open Now

www.healthylivingevents.com www.facebook.com/healthylivingevents

[email protected] or 920-312-0014

Okay, it’s true at Olivü 426, we LOVE our natural oils from olive, rice bran and macadamia to essen-

tial oils like tea tree, peppermint and even catnip, but avocado holds a special place in our hearts. Found almost exclusively in natural skin care products, it’s not as widely used as many may think, but with a high concentration of vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants, its benefits are incredible.

Moisturizes dry skinAvocado oil has wonderful natural hydrating abilities and its chemical make-up allows it to be absorbed by the deep-down squamous layer of the skin, as well as retain water, acting as an emollient, all of which promotes soft and supple tissue. Many of our customers with eczema and psoriasis love using an avocado oil lotion to treat flare-ups, particularly in the cooler, drier, fall and winter months.

Rejuvenates and attacks signs of agingNot only can avocado help out with dry skin, it is also believed to mobilize and increase the collagen of connective tissue. More collagen means younger, brighter, more supple-looking skin. Vitamins A, B1 and B2, D and E aid in forming a natural barrier against wrinkles and other signs

The amazing skin benefits of avocado oilBy Caitlin Brotz



When my husband’s grandmother moved in I knew there were bound to be some challenges. She

spoke no English and communicating with her in my elementary level Greek was diffi-cult. Yet I was determined to show compas-sion, include her in the family and provide whatever care she needed. Everyone said she had always had a difficult personality, but I was not at all prepared for the ordeal that I had just signed up for. At 94, she proved to be as wilful, manipulative and mean tempered as a child going through the “terrible twos.” I had often wished I could give her a time-out or send her to her room. Not knowing why she was acting out or how to handle her caused troubles throughout the household and was devastating to me as her caregiver.

There are times when caring for a difficult elder feels impossible. Knowing what can be done to help the situation and what will have to be endured with lots of loving patience can make a difference in the caregiver’s ability to provide care long term.

When dealing with a grumpy grandma or grandpa, it is important to find out if there is an underlying reason for their complaints and crankiness. If anger and negativity are relatively new personality traits, there may be external causes which can be addressed.

Medications: Certain medications can cause personality changes. Antidepressants, anti-seizure medications, blood pressure and anti-inflammatory medications can all cause behavior issues if not matched and adjusted correctly to the individual. Also, a combina-tion of different types of medications can play a role in behavioral problems. Always have a pharmacist check for interaction problems when dealing with your loved one’s meds.

Infections: Bladder infections (UTI) are common among the elderly and can cause trouble physically and behaviorally. An onset of out-of-character behavior can often be traced back to a physical infection and should be treated medically.

Pain: Chronic pain makes everyone feel a bit cranky and often an elder will try to bear the pain and forego seeing a doctor. Being stoic about pain isn’t always the same as suffering in silence, and often the elder doesn’t see the connection between his pain and a general crabby attitude. Getting proper medical help for pain management will go a long way in helping with behavioral issues.

Dementia: Memory loss is frustrating to those suffering with dementia and can cause unusual behavior. People with dementia are often unable to mask negative aspects of their personality and will say and do socially unacceptable things. In addition, there are many types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Sundowners Syndrome and Pick’s disease, which are marked by dramatic personality changes and rather aggressive behavior.

In some cases, such as with my husband’s grandmother, a life-long habit of being diffi-cult means behavior becomes increasingly impossible as aging issues come into play. Ingrained difficult behavior that was some-what kept in check for years, with age cannot be hidden or masked. Add into the mix a bit of dementia and behavior can become unrea-sonable, irrational and aggressive.

It is important to recognize that ingrained negative behavior is not likely to change at an advanced age. According to Jacqueline Marcell, author of “Elder Rage,” in cases where dysfunctional behavior is compounded by

age, the best thing a family caregiver can do is to develop an “emotional shield.” By letting hurtful words and irrational deeds bounce off, caregivers protect themselves from the stress of caring for loved ones who are not behaving in a loving manner. She also advises getting help from support groups. Having support from those going through similar situations can help a caregiver cope and knowing you are not alone can be a source of comfort.

Equally important is getting respite. Care-givers, especially those with difficult elders, need to take a break to rest and relax. There are many community services and home health agencies available to help with provid-ing occasional, temporary or even round the clock respite care. Often having a professional caregiver come into a difficult situation can break a pattern of negative behavior and is beneficial to everyone involved.

Providing loving kindness to our elders is the right thing to do, even when behavior issues make it difficult. Knowing what can be done to help the situation and what, unfor-tunately, must be tolerated, helps caregivers keep things in perspective.

Kate McCarthy is director of opera-tions for HomeAid Health Care, which provides non-medical home services for the elderly who wish to remain safe and independent at home. HomeAid is a

sister company to Prairie Home Assisted Living, which has served the physical, spiritual, mental and health needs of their residents since 1999. Together the two companies provide comprehensive care that meets the needs of the elderly in the Fox Valley.

Sources: “How to Deal with an Elder Who Complains Too Much” by Carol Bradley Bursack, www.agincare.com. Retrieved 7/9/12.

“I Love My Mother, But I Don’t Like Her” by Jacque-line Marcell, www.agingcare.com. Retrieved 7/9/12.

“5 Success Tips with Difficult Aging Parents” by Carolyn Rosenblatt, www.forbes.com. Retrieved 7/9/12.

Dealing with the difficult elderlyBy Kate McCarthy


of aging skin. And last, but certainly not least, vitamin E is also known as a natural antioxidant that protects and repairs your skin, neutralizing the oxidant effect of free radicals, which are molecules that damage collagen and cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles. Want younger looking skin? Try folding avocado oil into your skin care routine as a nighttime moisturizer or repairing serum.

Fights blemished skinAdd onto the list of benefits avocado oil’s ability to help fight blemished and damaged skin. It is high in compounds extracted from plants and used in the creation of dextrose, called sterolins. It’s the role of these amazing compounds to properly absorb fat and improve immune system quality, also producing more skin collagen, reducing blemishes, relieving damaged skin and decreasing the inci-dence of age spots. Daily or even weekly use of an avocado oil cleansing treatment can not only help to moisturize, but also

help to even skin tone and reduce skin damage imperfections.

Protects against harmful UV raysAnd last, but certainly not least, avocado oil is rich in omega-3s, which are shown to be a highly effective protector from UV solar radiation. Avocado oil has been given the highest ranking by the Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology for sunscreen effec-tiveness when compared to other naturally derived oils, such as peanut, olive and coconut. While not to be used in place of a sunscreen, having avocado oil integrated into facial moisturizers or lotions will help greatly to fight skin damage and aging caused by daily sun exposure.

As you can see, from healing dry skin

and fighting blemishes to protecting us from the sun and the effects of aging, the benefits of avocado oil are unparalleled. So when selecting your next skin moisturizer, lotion or anti-aging product, try some-thing different and give this amazing oil a whirl. We promise you’ll adore it in no time, just as we do!

Caitlin Brotz is owner of Olivü 426, located at 511 N. 8th St., in downtown Sheboygan or online at Olivu426.com. Devoted to improving the well-being of customers and the world around us every day, Olivü 426 believes in creating all-natural personal care products that are truly healing, non-harmful and affordable for everyday use. For more informa-tion about Olivü 426 or to learn more about the benefits of all natural personal care, contact Caitlin at [email protected] or 920.783.0809. Olivü 426 offers Avocado Oil Whipped Lotion to custom-ers with eczema and psoriasis to treat flare-ups. See our other avocado oil products, too!

HomeAid provides non-medical services designed to keep seniors independent and safe at home.

• Companion Care

• Home Support Care

• Personal Care

• Transport Care

• Therapeutic Care

(920) 969-0526, ext. 2www.homeaidhealthcare.com

WWhheenn aa lliittttllee eexxttrraa hheellpp IIss aalll yyoouu nneeeedd.

HomeAid Health Care Helping Hands at Home

AVOCADO OIL continued from page 43 “Avocado oil is rich in omega-3s, which are shown to be a highly effective protector from UV solar radiation.”


“Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside awakes.” –Carl Jung

The 11th anniversary of 9/11 is the perfect time to awaken to our shared roots and continue the healing process that has already begun. The Tree of Life is seen as the archetype

for the human psyche to attain self-fulfillment as both human and divine.

This is why the Tree of Life plays a central role in almost every major world religion.

Trees symbolize the cycles of lifeEarly man saw trees as “ancestors” and honored the gifts these “wise ones” shared. They noticed that when trees died, the earth was replenished so new trees could grow. They also sensed that the spirit of the tree went to the stars. It is from these early obser-vations that stories between trees and man began to form. These beliefs were passed down through storytelling on every continent, providing a rich diversity of cultures that form our “family tree.” Trees held the secrets of life, death and rebirth.•Spring/Birth — new leaves begin to form, blossoms bud open. •Summer/Life — leaves are fully formed, fruits and nuts ripen. •Fall/Death — leaves release, fruits and nuts are harvested.•Winter/Rebirth — branches are revealed, trees sleep, recharg-

ing for spring.

Awakening our collective unconsciousness Carl Jung’s understanding of the development of consciousness provides a framework for how the archetype of the Tree of Life is held within our psyche. He saw that humans shared similar expe-riences or awareness even though they did not interact with each other. He called this the “collective unconscious.” •Roots of the tree — personal unconsciousness (our own

stories we are not aware of).•Trunk of the tree — personal consciousness (our everyday

awareness).•Branches of the tree — collective unconsciousness (human

stories we are not aware of).•Tree as a whole — collective consciousness (human stories we

are aware of).

Our physical body as the Tree of LifeWe are living trees of life! Physically we can think of our legs and feet as “roots,” our torso as the “trunk,” and our arms and head as the “branches.” Within our physical body we have various systems that regulate our ability to live. We also have a subtle emotional/spiritual body consisting of energy centers known as chakras. Chakras regulate how we process our feelings or hold stories within the systems of our physical bodies.

Our divine or energy body as the Tree of LifeMankind’s original spiritual practice began over 50,000 years ago and was passed on through stories and ceremony. Eventually they evolved into separate belief systems that formed religions and beliefs. By becoming more aware of these beliefs, we can see how they inform our collective unconsciousness. From this place of awareness we can become more conscious and heal the separation within our worldview and ourselves.

Roots of the tree (awareness of nature as self and divine)1. Root chakra — indigenous belief

(interconnected with the cycles of earth and the stars).

Trunk of the tree (awareness of self as human and divine within nature)2. Sacral chakra — Taoism (yin — feminine;

yang — masculine; both are seen as human and divine forces of nature).

3. Solar plexus chakra — Hinduism (multiple aspects of self and divine).*

4. Heart chakra — Buddhism (self and divine is within).

Awakening the Tree of Life withinBy Laural Virtues Wauters


Full Service Midwifery PracticeHome and Birth Center BirthVaginal Birth After Cesarean

Water BirthClasses

Payment PlansInsurance Verification and Billing

Call today for a free consultation!308 E. Northland Ave., Appleton

www.appletonmidwives.com(920) 882-6200

Branches of the tree (awareness of self as separate from the divine)5. Throat chakra — Judaic belief (one God that speaks from the

divine to the self).6. Third eye chakra — Christian belief (one God and Son of God

who takes the sins of the self).7. Crown chakra — Islamic belief (one God that speaks from the

divine for the self).**

Tree of Life (awareness as a whole)8. Soul chakra — oneness (seeing the self and divine within all).

*Sikhism is a form of mystical monotheism (belief in one God) that seeks the divine in all.

**Sufism is a mystical form of Islam that sees the divine in all.Note: Atheists do not believe in the divine known as God.Positive Atheists believe that we are divine beings having a human experience.Agnostics believe we cannot know whether the divine exists.

The Tree of Life as the axis mundi — center of the world/universeThe Tree of Life is often seen as a pole that runs through the center of the Earth. The Earth rotates around this pole that is generated by an electromagnetic core. Galaxies also rotate around electro-magnetic cores known as black holes.

The Tree of Life as the anima mundi — soul of the worldThis concept of a central core is also found within our hearts, which give off 60% more electromagnetic energy than our brains. When we are able to see with our hearts instead of our eyes, we realize that we are not separate, that this is the place of the soul. This “knowing” forms the archetype of the Tree of Knowledge, which awakens the Tree of Life within. From this place of the soul, we can choose to step out of judgment and begin to heal the wounds of our collective unconscious by seeing that we are one.

“The Tree of Life lives within each of us, helping us awaken to our true nature. Let us reach out with branches of compassion, connect with each other through our shared roots, and hold space for all to grow and feel loved.” —Laural Virtues Wauters

Laural Virtues Wauters is a teacher, shamanic practitioner, mandala facilitator and soul coach. Laural creates and facilitates yearlong programs as well as work-shops based on awakening the Tree of Life Within. She holds both a BA in social work and communication arts. She is a certified mandala facilitator through Dr. Judith Cornell and a graduate of the Four Winds — Healing the Light Body School of Energy Medicine, founded by Dr. Alberto Villoldo. For more informa-tion and a class schedule, visit www.treeoflifeawakening.com.


Healthy eating is important, so how can it be that some people truly don’t feel healthy no matter what

they do? Even those who are eating organic, growing their own foods and baking their own meals from scratch are struggling. Do they have “bad genes” making them destined to be unhealthy? Or is there some other explanation?

Do you see yourself or someone you know in this scenario? Most people think that being healthy is the absence of disease. But there is so much more to health than this! True health is a state of feeling good, having energy, having a positive mindset, and vital-ity of body, mind and spirit. The character-istics of health can occur when your body’s chemistry is in balance, cells are nourished and nutrients are being properly absorbed. So, how is it that some people work really hard at being healthy and are doing every-thing right, yet still are not able to achieve excellent health?

The truth is that optimal wellbeing some-times takes more than a healthy diet, regular exercise and a positive mindset. You are unique, with no one else on the face of the earth exactly like you. Your needs are unique. You must meet your unique needs to realize your true health potential. And not to worry, this only takes a little detective work to get to the bottom of what’s holding you back.

First, foods are classified “healthy” according to the nutrients they contain and their potential to produce general

health-enhancing benefits. But not all so-called healthy foods may be healthy for you. You’ve heard that some people have allergies to foods like peanuts, eggs or dairy. Maybe you’re one of them or you know someone who has food allergies. Generally, with food allergies, your reaction is instanta-neous or occurs within two hours of eating the food. Amazing how some people can thrive on these foods while others become seriously ill.

The same occurs with another kind of allergy, a hidden food allergy (sensitivity), causing a reaction anywhere from several hours to three days after you’ve eaten the food. It can cause weight gain, migraines, digestive upset, arthritis, fatigue, skin disor-ders and many more ailments you probably wouldn’t always associate with food. When you eat foods you’re sensitive to, especially over and over each day or week, it causes an inflammatory reaction in your body and your health declines.

Suppose you’re intolerant to foods like spinach, oatmeal or salmon. Everything you read tells you they’re healthy foods that protect you from things like cancer and heart disease. You eat them frequently because they’re supposed to be so good for you. But instead of feeling better, you feel worse. Your joints are getting stiff. Your skin is breaking out. Headaches are occurring frequently. You cannot lose weight no matter what you do. You’re frustrated. You’re doing so many good things for your health and instead of feeling

better, you feel worse.If this sounds like you, you’re not alone!

Most people don’t have a clue they’re sensi-tive to certain foods, because it can be a challenge to determine which ones they are. You can try to figure it out on your own by following an elimination diet. However, this can take a long time to determine all your sensitive foods and, in my experience, most people can’t stick with it long enough to determine all their sensitivities.

An easier way to discover your food sensitivities is a food sensitivity lab test. It’s a blood test that challenges the part of your immune system responsible for food sensi-tivities against different foods to determine your immune response. The strength of the response tells if you have a severe, moder-ate or mild sensitivity or none at all. You can choose to test up to 200 different foods, with results listing all your sensitive foods, the degree of sensitivity and your safe foods. It’s that simple. Imagine how long it would take to test that many foods on an elimination diet! Kimberly Neher, MS, is the clinical nutritionist located inside The Chiropractic Advantage. Her passion lies in supporting people’s health through evidence-based medicine (risks versus benefits of medications) and healing therapies through nutrition. Kimberly has experience working with clients regard-ing weight and fatigue issues, sports nutrition, food sensitivities and allergies, and general health concerns such as high blood pressure, high glucose levels, high cholesterol/triglycerides, thyroid conditions and irri-table bowel disorders. To learn more, contact Neher at 920.358.5764 or [email protected].

I’m eating healthy, so why am I overweight and sick?Kim Neher, MS, clinical nutritionist


H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S T H RO U G H N U T R I T ION

Nutrition FactsServing size: Serving all of the Fox Cities

Calories: TBD

Calories from fat: Under control

% Daily Value *

Nutrition 100%

Balanced Enjoyable Meals 100%

Portion Control 100%

Mindful Eating 100%

Water 100%

Supplements 100%

Vitamins 100%

Minerals 100%

Activity 100%

Stress Management 100%

Not a significant source of: Quick fix

destination; nutrition is an ongoing process

of healthy lifestyle changes; one at a time!

*Percentage daily values are based on a

daily regimen of balance in all % of Daily

Value areas.

Ingredients: Read our services :)

Contains: The necessary tools to paving your

way to a life of vitality, health, wellness and

absence of disease.

(920) 358-5764 • [email protected]

www.NutritionalHealingllc.comLike us:

SERVICESFirst Line Therapy - A Body Weight Composition & Therapeutic Lifestyle Program

Kimberly Neher is a Clinical Nutritionist certified in Metagenics First Line Therapy (FLT) which is a

clinically proven program to coach and educate clients how to reduce and reverse their risk of

chronic disease, while also eliminating body fat.

Body composition analysis: Human body composition assessed with printout providing values of fat

mass, fat-free mass and total body water. Essential for monitoring sustainable fat loss, not just weight loss.

Food Sensitivity Testing/Education

General Nutrition Consultations for any health condition

• Helping you clearly understand your blood work and lab test result

• Healthy grocery shopping - Personal Shopper

• Alternative recipe ingredient help

• “Pantry Pitch Parties” – assisting you to clean out your home of unhealthy foods

• Supplement analysis and advice

• Eating on the go and restaurant menu advice

• Family & Children nutrition

• Elderly nutrition

• Safe and Effective Detox & Elimination Programs

SERVICESFirst Line Therapy - A Body Weight Composition & Therapeutic Lifestyle Program

Kimberly Neher is a Clinical Nutritionist certified in Metagenics First Line Therapy (FLT) which is a

clinically proven program to coach and educate clients how to reduce and reverse their risk of

chronic disease, while also eliminating body fat.

Body composition analysis: Human body composition assessed with printout providing values of fat

mass, fat-free mass and total body water. Essential for monitoring sustainable fat loss, not just weight loss.

Food Sensitivity Testing/Education

General Nutrition Consultations for any health condition

• Helping you clearly understand your blood work and lab test result

• Healthy grocery shopping - Personal Shopper

• Alternative recipe ingredient help

• “Pantry Pitch Parties” – assisting you to clean out your home of unhealthy foods

• Supplement analysis and advice

• Eating on the go and restaurant menu advice

• Family & Children nutrition

• Elderly nutrition

• Safe and Effective Detox & Elimination Programs

Back-to-school season is often a time of renewed concern by parents about family nutrition. And for good reason: sound nutrition plays such an important role in the learning and development of children.

As Hippocrates alluded to all those years ago, good health starts with food choice. “Offering a nice variety of whole, fresh foods, especially fruits, vegetables, protein and whole grains, is the best thing parents can do for their children’s as well as their own nutri-tional needs. From there, you really should examine where each family member’s defi-ciencies lie, especially important for those picky eaters in the household,” explains Ann Hearden, one of the certified nutritionists at Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural in Green Bay.

In addition to providing these basic nutrients for the family, this time of year is especially appropriate for keeping immune system health in mind. As children go back

to school, they are exposed to new viruses that they can also bring home with them. So, it really is necessary to involve the whole family in your household’s nutrition plan.

Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural offers the support every family can use in their ongoing pursuit of health and wellness. “We welcome families both in our store as well as our class-room,” says Jane Kozicki, an owner of the business. “Our goal is to be on the top of the list when it comes to resources for families to turn to for health and wellness information,” she adds.

“Today more than ever people want and need education about their own health, as well as that of their families. We are thrilled to have our certified nutritionists, registered nurses, pharmacists as well as our classroom available to the community as resources for this information,” says Jolene Griggs, client advocate/brand ambassador.

Hearden has some timely advice for parents who may not be confident in their

knowledge about basic nutrition as far as supplements and natural snacks go. In addi-tion to a well-balanced diet, your child may benefit from:

SUPPLEMENTS1 A good, all-natural multi-vitamin and

mineral product. A supplement such as this may be beneficial for good health and can strengthen the immune system. One option at Streu’s is Alive! children’s multi-vitamin by Nature’s Way. Hearden points out that it is all-natural, gluten-free, contains nutrients from 26 fruits and vegetables, and best of all, it tastes good!

2 A good, all-natural omega-3 product. A supplement such as this may aid in brain and central nervous system development. Hearden offers that concentrating specifically on the DHA product is particularly good for both brain and vision development. One option at Streu’s is ReNew Life Kid’s DHA, which is all-natural, gluten and sugar-free, and

COMMUNITYFrom the

to the

Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural has your whole family

at heartBY JACKIE PETERS

“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.” –Hippocrates

classroom

recommended for children 3 years of age and up.

3 A good, all-natural probiotic product. A supplement such as this may boost immune health. Hearden says that healthy intestines are less likely to harbor bad bacteria. One option at Streu’s is Child Life probiotics with colostrum, an all-natural, gluten-free defense against infection, which is recommended for children 2 years of age and up.

Hearden makes it clear that these are general suggestions for children’s good health, but that each child’s needs are unique, so always consult your health care provider before implementing a health program.

Other items that are popular in the chil-dren’s section at Streu’s include, calcium, vitamins C and D, and all-natural remedies for attention, cough and cold care.

HEALTHY SNACKS TOO•Dried fruit. Hearden’s favorite is the

big, all-natural, organic Medjool dates. Among the assortment there are also tart red cherries, and organic raisins and apricots.

•Trail mixes. Streu’s carries a variety of all-natural combinations.

•Seeds. Hearden recommends the pumpkin seeds, which are rich in zinc (good for immune system).

•Nuts. Among the variety at Streu’s are organic walnuts, a good source of omega-3, and Brazil nuts, which are a good source of the antioxidant selenium (good for immune system).

•Granolas. They say there are as many granolas as there are people making it. Take your pick!

•Organic grains. Hearden points out the organic quinoa, a South American grain, which cooks like rice and is high in protein, low in carbs, when compared to other grains. Also, the organic Basmati grain, organic rolled oats, organic flax seed and organic rye berries.

The wide variety of healthy, all-natu-ral products — along with the superior level of service, knowledge and care — is what keeps Brittany Dickey of Green Bay coming back. “I try to keep things ‘real’ for my family. We eat minimally processed foods and I try to use minimally processed products on or in our bodies,” she explains. “Streu’s always has what I need; but in the off-chance that they don’t, they find it, order it and stock it for me.”

Hearden encourages readers to stop in at Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural to experience all they have to offer. If they don’t have the answer, they will search until they find it! They also have software on hand that facili-tates the search for nutrition content for customers.

Tina Corpron of Green Bay, a 10-year customer says it best: “I continue to come back to Streu’s because of the quality natural products and the exceptional service. The employees are very knowledgeable and are always accessible when I have a question. They always find the answer. I trust them with my family’s nutritional well-being.”

“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.” –Hippocrates

COME TO THE CLASSROOM!Tuesday, September 4, 5-6 p.m.Thursday, September 20, 9-11 a.m.La Leche League meetingSaturday, September 8, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Belly to Baby Expo

Wednesday, September 26 9:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.Dean Morris speaks on immune health(sponsored by Enzymatic Therapy)

All classes are FREE!

635 Main Street • Downtown Green Bay

635 Main St., Green Bay • 920.437.4750 • StreusPharmacyBayNatural.com

Homework for pare

nts

According to Mike Adams, author, investigative journalist and educator,

“Today, more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic

food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise.”

Be the example your children need. Take action to control these issues in

your family!

Once eating right and getting adequate exercise is a priority in your house-

hold, take note of where your nutritional deficiencies may be. Hearden has

some suggestions on how to supplement those areas and fortify yourself for

a busy fall.*

Ask a professional about a good, all-natural multiple vitamin/mineral formula.

Be open to a good, all-natural omega-3 supplement.

Consider a good, all-natural vitamin D capsule.

*It is always a good idea to get specific advice from a professional who is aware of your

lifestyle and is able to make suggestions tailor-made to each man or woman’s needs.


Do you ever feel like there is a spark inside you waiting to burst into a fantastic, life-fulfilling destiny?

Do you find yourself wishing, “If only …”? Perhaps you feel like there’s something more meaningful you are meant to do with your life? Or some subtle feeling that you have greatness inside, just waiting to be freed and shared with others? Have you ever considered listening to that spark?

This is your intuition, or your Divinity, speaking to you and giving you signs to follow your heart. Most people never even pay attention to the signs. The daily chores and responsibilities just go on day after day, year after year. And the whole time you may have a feeling of not being quite complete, but are unsure what exactly is missing.

There are ways you can bring out your

spark so it can grow into a big, brilliant destiny! With the Internet there are many opportunities to find a holistic practitio-ner who can help you honor and develop your spark. Some programs are one-to-one systems, while others may be more of an online group setting. These programs offer a lot in the way of loving support and guid-ance as you work to honor the purpose, or dharma, of your life.

In committing to yourself, your destiny, and your Divinity, you can begin to feel amazing amounts of joy. Joy isn’t something we hear people talk about much these days, but it is still inside you. It sits deep within, right there with your spark, waiting to be freed. By trusting in a higher power and your innate abilities to manifest, you can take the steps towards freeing your spark.

1. Read inspiring stories. When we read stories about others who took the leap to listen to their heart and follow their dreams, it inspires us. It gets us thinking, “Geez, if she could do it given her circumstances, then I could do it too!” You might also want to begin reading books on self-development. Authors such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Cheryl Richardson and many more offer fantastic books, audio downloads and DVDs to inspire you. There is even a free Hay House Radio Web site that you can tune into for inspiration anytime, at www.hayhouseradio.com.

2. Surround yourself with inspiring reminders. This can include pictures or momentos that are meaningful to you. You needn’t feel pressured to explain or justify why you want that feather or

Feed your soul, feel your sparkBy Wendy Fahrbach


WANT MORE PEACE?

Primordial Sound Meditation Developed by Dr. Deepak Chopra

At the moment You entered this world, the universe was making a specific, distinctive sound.

Learn the practice of meditation with YOUR SPECIFIC SOUND and MANTRA.

November 10, 11, & 17 9:30-11:30 AM

@ Evolve Yoga & Wellness, Green Bay

with Wendy Fahrbach Founder and Master Instructor Brown Dog Meditation & Wellness www.browndogmeditation.com more info & registration at: www.evolveyogaandwellness.com

Taste the DifferenceExperience Dairyland’s Best – Lamers Dairy

• Reusable glass bottles give our milk a cleaner, fresher taste, with less environmental impact.

• Farmer certified to contain no artificial hormones.

• Find glass bottles at many retail locations, or visit Lamers Country Store.

Lamers Dairy & Country Storeoff Hwys. 441 & CEN410 Speel School RoadAppleton • 920-830-0980www.lamersdairyinc.com

rock on your desk. You know what it symbolizes and how it makes you feel and that’s all that matters. You could also consider placing something in your surroundings that symbolizes where you want to get to in life. Perhaps it’s a picture of someone painting in the Italian countryside. Whatever your heart longs for, you can help nurture the journey with beautiful, supportive surroundings.

3. Meditate daily. A regular meditation practice, even for as little as ten minutes a day, is going to benefit you. Meditation allows our mind and body to relax. While you cannot stop your mind from having thoughts, you can begin to experience the pockets of peace between your thoughts. It is in these pockets that you open up to hear the messages for your soul. You need not be intimidated about learning meditation, simply find a qualified instructor to teach you. Why put it off any longer? You can begin today, perhaps as soon as you finish reading this article! Feed your soul. Free your spark!

Wendy Fahrbach is the founder of Brown Dog Meditation and Wellness Center, LLC, in Green Bay. Private, group, corporate, in-person or virtual, and tele-seminars are offered in meditation and mind-body wellness. Wendy is certified in Primor-dial Sound Meditation through Dr. Deepak Chopra and The Chopra Center for Well-Being in Carlsbad, Calif. For more information, please contact Wendy at www.browndogmeditation.com or 920.621.4593.

www.puravidayogallc.com • 920-851-10842416 W. Nordale Drive, Appleton • [email protected]

Now offering: Power vinyasa yogaBeginner classesChildren’s yogaPrivate yoga sessionsWorkshopsNutritional coaching


During this decade of droughts it becomes much more important, come late summer, to be aware

of the nutritional status of your perennial crop, which includes your turf. Crops in drought-affected regions do not store away adequate reserves of energy because their growing season is shortened. The follow-ing spring, they manifest this condition by slow growth, reduced fruit set and similar problems.

Yet you do have an opportunity to avoid that on dry land perennials if you have some late-season moisture, a little bit of growing weather, such as an Indian summer, and if you foliar fertilize (compost tea). Other forms of fertilization may help for grasses, if you have time, but will do little for woody perennials.

Minerals in a given season for a tree crop like apples or blueberries come from what those plants have stored in their

above-ground tissues. In a tough year, their roots don’t take up enough minerals to replace those that were in the wood and moved to the harvested fruit.

Though not as pronounced, this same process holds true for crops like alfalfa, herbaceous perennials and cool season grasses. Come spring, the nutrients don’t have as far to go after root uptake, but the process is just as vital because a slow start on these (or any crop for that matter) cuts into the final yield.

The thing to remember is that fall fertil-ization is the first application for next year’s crop. Often it is the most important application.

Whether you grow apples, raspberries, alfalfa or grass, your next crop depends hugely on how well those plants go into dormancy. Targeted foliar fertilization prior to dormancy is the most effective, efficient, and timely way to get your next crop off to a good start.

This is also a great time to assess the performance of irrigation systems, as the turf will quickly tell the story of any issues with coverage or output. When circum-stances permit, however, dormancy of well-established and otherwise healthy turf can help save time, labor and manage-ment resources if approached properly. If dormancy is an option, remember these important points for managing dormant turf:

a healthier lifestyle... a safer environment

920-850-7450 • [email protected]

www.backyardorganics.net

Scan to learn more!Providing your family or business healthy lawns, gardens, and trees and shrubs using organic land care services and products.

Working with nature during times of droughtBy Todd Rockweit


Providing Individualized treatment plans for all Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger's & PDD-NOS

Our center provides:1:1 ABA • (Applied Behavior Analysis) Instruction (for ages 2-10)Social Skills Groups • (for ages 11-17)Generalization Teams•Parent Training & Resource Nights•Sensory & Gross Motor Play Areas• NOw

AvAIlAbleSpeech &

Occupation Therapy Services

Changing Lives of Children & Families

www.connectionswi.com569CarterCourt,Kimberly•920-739-3009

Struggling with in-home therapy? Need a change?

Bring your child to our therapy center!

welcOme Sally LaCroix & Andrea Schneider

with Therapy Time for K.I.D.S.

• If you opt for dormancy, commit to it. Avoid irrigation unless adequate and consistent evapotranspiration (ET) replacement can be achieved. Irregular and insufficient irrigation during dormancy can actually further deplete valuable carbohydrate reserves and negatively impact later recovery. However, if dormancy persists for an extended period (perhaps 45+ days, depending on turf species, soil, etc.), reduced recovery can be expected

•Restrict traffic on dormant turf to the lowest possible level. The turfgrass shoots that die back when dormancy progresses are not able to adequately cushion and protect the critical meri-stems that will ultimately facilitate re-growth and recovery.

•Mow only when absolutely necessary. If a mowing event is needed, avoid mowing during the hottest part of the day. (This benefits the turf as well as the operator.) If watering is necessary, here is a simple formula to help deter-mine the proper amount of time to water to achieve 1 inch depth of water:

Ratio of time to waterC x W x .052 / HR = sprinkler minutesC = coverage area (area covered by sprinkler in square feet)W = water depth.052 = 52 gallons per 1000 sq. ft. to soak an area 1” deepHR = hose rate (gallons per minute out of your hose)

Example:2500 sq. ft. x .5” x .052 / 1 = 65 minutes

I know that it’s been a tough year to grow

anything, including grass, but if you continue to work with nature, rather than against it, you will be amazed how it will all work out in the end!

Todd and Tara Rockweit are owners of Backyard Organics, LLC, Wiscon-sin’s first organic land care business accredited by NOFA, one of two orga-nizations in the country that accredit

Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs). Back-yard Organics also supplies a variety of natural and organic products for people, pets and prop erty. To read more about our products and service, or to submit a question, please visit us at www.backyar-dorganics.net, e-mail us at info@back yardorganics.net or call us at 920.850.7450.

“If you opt for dormancy, commit to it. ... Irregular and insufficient irrigation during dormancy can actually further

deplete valuable carbohydrate reserves and negatively impact later recovery.”


healthyEATING

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: noneServes 2

Ingredients: 4 Roma tomatoes1 c. English cucumber, diced ½ c. red onion, dicedSalt and pepper

½ T. fresh thyme1 c. non-fat Greek yogurt1 T. dry ranch seasoning1 t. lemon zest¼ c. dried cranberries, chopped

Directions: 1. Slice 4 Roma tomatoes in half lengthwise.

2. Using spoon, scoop out seeds and stem area.

3. Salt and pepper inside of tomatoes.

4. Combine cucumber, onion, salt, pepper, thyme, Greek yogurt and

ranch seasoning. 5. Add lemon zest and chopped cranberries.

6. Divide mixture among tomatoes.

Cucumber & red onion stuffed tomatoes

Calories 136.1Total Fat 1 g

Total Carbohydrates 20 gProtein 12.5 g

Shana Conradt is co-founder, devel-oper and nutrition specialist for BeWellCooking.com. She is the author of “Getting Fit With Food: 101 Healthy Eating Recipes.” She

was the founding partner of Ellipse Fitness/Ellipse Management Company; the co-founder of Livewell Yoga and personal trainer for Kristin Steede, a contestant on Season 7 of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Shana Conradt has been a fitness instructor, weight loss consultant, teacher, educator, counselor and competitive athlete for more than 15 years.


Sometimes choosing the right treatment for your autistic child can be a bit daunting. There are so many different approaches — applied behavioral analysis (ABA), occupational and speech

therapies, and drug and biomedical treatments are some of the more notable ones that are being talked about both by parents and provid-ers today. Eager to find the best possible treatment for their children, parents are often left to their own devices to wade through options, often with conflicting information from providers.

Autism has several components: a biological/physiological (body) component, a cognitive (mind) component and a social/emotional (psychological) component. Because so many factors affect the child with autism, it makes sense that the treatment approach should be multifaceted as well. Children with autism require a range of support, and providers need to work together to support efforts that together will have the best outcome for the child.

Identifying and treating physical issues that often affect individuals with autismMany medical conditions affect the lives of people with autism. Common medical issues associated with autism include immunolog-ical challenges, gastrointestinal problems, seizures, sleep disorders, metabolic abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, infections and aller-gies. These conditions can produce pain and discomfort, in addition to fatigue, irritability, poor concentration, hyperactivity and anxiety.

“Taken as a whole, it is fair to say that the issues produced by medical conditions can greatly impact behavior, cognition (learning), emotion and quality of life,” said Dr. Edward Carr in an article for The Autism File. “Therefore, it is time for behaviorists and biomedical practitioners to pool their knowledge for the greater good of people with autism and their loved ones.”

Identifying and treating underlying medical issues through drug or biomedical treatment makes sense prior to engaging behavioral therapy so the child is better able to participate and learn.

What is the biomedical approach?By taking the biomedical approach, parents work with the child’s physician to determine his/her physical health and what ailments or inadequacies, if any, can be linked to autism. Think of this as

the base level of a child’s multi-level treatment. By understanding what is going on with the child physically, parents, physicians and therapists can then work together to address behaviors associated with what the child experiences within his/her own body. Some biomedical treatments that have been effective in autism treat-ment include gluten-free/casein-free diets, addressing food sensi-tivities, use of supplements, gut treatments, sulfation and immune system regulation.

Why should behavioral and biomedical treatments be combined?According to Dr. Edward Carr and Dr. Stephen Edelson, there has been a growing recognition of benefits of combining behavioral and biomedical approaches. They stress that the ultimate goal of combin-ing these two treatments is for the child to be healthier and happier overall. When children can communicate with their physicians, they are able to receive the biomedical treatment they need in order to feel healthier, and a healthy child is better able to absorb and learn more from other treatment settings.

“As anxiety comes under control, the individual becomes more social. Less fatigue can be associated with more communication,” argue Dr. Carr and Dr. Edelson. “As these multiple issues are gradually eliminated over time, people with autism are described as becoming happier and better able to function in the community.”

Adding biomedical treatment to a child’s therapy can contribute to his/her understanding of themselves and others, as well as improve his/her overall well-being. It’s important to maintain open lines of communication with all the important figures in your child’s treat-ment. In order for the combined treatment to have the most beneficial outcome, everyone involved must be on the same page. With every-one working together properly, a child with autism, as well as their family, has a greater chance of improving their overall happiness and quality of life.

Danette Locke & Jessica Meyer are co-owners of Connections Autism Treatment Center. Connections provides behavioral (ABA), verbal (VB-MAP) and social skills services to children on the autism spectrum. For information, call 920.739.3009, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.connectionswi.com. The center is located at 569 Carter Court in Kimberly.

Creating a well-rounded approach to autism treatment Behavioral and biomedical approaches

By Danette Locke & Jessica Meyer


Indian food is not normally something I automatically think of when choos-ing somewhere to go out to eat. This

Restaurant Spotlight changed that! I recently enjoyed the most amazing dinner I have had in a long time at Sai Ram Indian Cuisine. The flavor profiles of Indian food are absolutely amazing and vibrant. It is certainly not some-thing I could whip together at home, and the very reasonably priced quality food at Sai Ram makes it worth the trip. I am hooked!

Contrary to what my fiancée believes, Indian food is not just curry! There are many different delicious curry options available, of course, but they are not the only choices. With the new menu at Sai Ram,

you will have plenty to choose from and will be able to venture outside the typical American “hamburger, steak or grilled cheese” that we have grown accustomed to, with quality ingredients and local options when possible, such as the organic olive oils from The Olive Cellar right next door. The environment is new and feels warm and as if you walked into another world right in Appleton. The paint color and décor is the perfect compliment to the crisp looking new and easy-to-understand menus. You

can tell they truly care when the servers are taking your orders on iPhones!

On this particular occasion, a friend and I decided to take advantage of ladies’ night on Tuesday evening, when we could enjoy half-price drinks. If you wanted a perfect date night, Mondays are half-off bottles of wine! We started the meal off with their house made ginger bread, which was warm and soft (comparable to a pita-type bread) and baked in their special clay oven. We ordered one of their most popular appetizers, the Mixed Vegetable Pakoras. These perfectly fried flavorful spinach, onion, potato and eggplant fritters are handmade, fresh-to-order, and perfectly spiced. They are then dipped in chickpea and rice flour and served with a house made tangy sweet-and-sour sauce, a coconut and mustard seed sauce, hot sauce and my personal favorite: a spicy green mint chutney that I could eat with a spoon!

For our entrees, we couldn’t choose which we wanted, so we decided to order from the vegetarian and vegan menu, which had plenty to choose from! We went with the Vegetable Masala and Vegetable Biryani and split it between the two of us. My personal favorite was the Vegetable Masala. It was heaven in my mouth! The dish had the perfect Indian flavors with mixed vegetables cooked with spices, fresh tomatoes, onions and the chef ’s special sauce. I literally could not stop eating it! The slightly sweet flavor of the cream sauce was the perfect compliment to the spice you

restaurantSPOTLIGHT

•100%ExtraVirginOliveOils from around the world ... cold pressed from fresh olives.

•AgedBalsamicVinegars & ItalianArtisanPastas.

•We invite you to “tastebeforeyoubuy.”

277 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920-574-2361 | www.theolivecellar.com [email protected] | M, Tu, W, F 10-6; Th 10-7; Sa 10-4

only at ...

New Italian Pantry exclusive items

imported from Italy


Even if you have tried other treatments and therapies, there is a program that is proven to be the MOST effective for people suffering from:

• Fibromyalgia • Chronic Pain • Nausea • TMJ • Ortho Pain • Incontinence • Digestinal Disorders • Acid Reflux • Migraines • Chronic Fatigue • Stress & Tension • Pelvic Pain • Central Nervous System Disorders

Lymphedema

Outpatient clinic now open!

920.462.4583Serving the Fox Valley Areawww.quality-therapy.com

www.crystalpathway.com

Sterling Silver Pendants, Earrings, Rings, Bracelets•Over 70 Polished, Raw and Tumbled Crystals and Stones•Essential Oils, Books, Candles, Smudge Sticks•

1106 Washington St., Manitowoc • 920.682.8680 • Mon.-Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-4

PathwayCrystalGifts for Mind, Body & Spirit

Lunch: Mon. – Sat. 11 – 2 pm Dinner: Mon. – Thurs. 4:30 – 9 pm,

Fri. & Sat. 4:30 – 9:30 pm, Closed Sunday.

Best indian Food 2005-2011 Golden Fork Awards

Large selection of vegan/vegetarian options

253 W. northland Ave. Appleton

920-733-3003www.sairamcuisine.com

facebook.com/sairamcuisine

Wine & Dine Mondays!All Bottles of Wine 50% Off!*

Tuesdays - Ladies’ Night!Ladies get 50% of all drinks!*

Have you experienced India’s Finest?

*Daily specials dine in only

Visit our website

$5 OFFpurchase of $30

or more Sai Ram Indian CuisineDine in only. Limit one coupon per customer. Not good with

any other offers. Expires 9/30/2012.

New! Lunch & Dinner Menu

feel after you take a bite. If it gets a bit too spicy for you, you can take a bite of their homemade yogurt and cucumber side that takes the heat away. Have no fear, all of you non-spicy lovers: they can tailor your menu items to your specific spice preference.

The Vegetable Biryani left an empty plate when we were done with it because this Basamiti rice and fresh veggie dish with fresh herbs, spices and curry spice was absolutely delicious! It reminded me of a non-greasy fried rice with Indian flavors instead. I will be ordering this to-go for my at-home enjoyment on a regular basis!

As if we didn’t have enough food, we had to complete our meal with a traditional Indian dessert, the Mango Kulfi, which is an Indian ice cream they make in-house with condensed milk, cream, almonds and carda-mom. The mango flavor was strong and delightful with the drizzled chocolate sauce on top. Do not leave here without complet-ing your trip to India by trying dessert!

This Restaurant Spotlight is certainly one of my favorites as it allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. As a vegetarian, there was plenty to choose from. They have vegan options as well. Meat eaters have no fear, there is plenty for you to choose from as well; with chicken, lamb, beef and shrimp options, you will be very satisfied.

Be sure to sign up for e-mails! Friend Sai Ram on Facebook and so you can receive a coupon on your next visit. Remember them for your next event, as they have a great private meeting area that seats up to 35. Refer to Sai Ram’s ad in Nature’s Pathways for a special discount and don’t forget to mention this article. Thank you, everyone at Sai Ram, for a wonderful dining experience that I will be sure to share with others!

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine253 Northland Ave., Appleton

920.733.3003www.SaiRamCuisine.com

facebook.com/SaiRamCuisineMonday - Thursday:

Lunch Hours 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Dinner Hours 4:30-9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday:Lunch Hours 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Dinner Hours 4:30-9:30 p.m.


Spending your summer donning mysterious sunglasses, dressing in long sleeves and pants, secretly shading yourself under the wide brim of a massive straw hat? Are you in disguise, under-

cover or on a covert mission to elude the sun? Trying to screen the latest sun protection products can be confusing

at best, but it’s about to become a lot easier to find the defender that has your back. The Skin Cancer Foundation and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are helping consumers distinguish between the sun-care products that will actually shield you from the sun and those that come in glowing packages that make good claims, but won’t safeguard you in the long run.

In their 2012 article, Sunscreen Explained, the Skin Cancer Foun-dation enlightens us on how SPF works: “SPF — or Sun Protection Factor — is a measure of a sunscreen’s ability to prevent UVB rays from damaging the skin. Here’s how it works: If it takes 20 minutes for your unprotected skin to start turning red, using an SPF 15 sunscreen theoretically prevents reddening 15 times longer — about five hours.”

The article also sheds light on the fact that there are “two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB.” There is an important distinc-tion to make between UVB rays — typically known as burning rays, and UVA rays — otherwise known as aging rays. “‘Reddening’ of the skin is a reaction to UVB rays alone and tells you little about what UVA damage you may be getting. Plenty of damage can be done without the red flag of sunburn being raised.” (www.skincancer.org)

Consumers have already started to hear a lot of buzz about ‘broad spectrum’ when it comes to sunscreen protection. As noted in their article, FDA Sheds the Light on Sunscreen, May 2012, the FDA released its final regulations in June of this year for what products will be allowed to read ‘broad spectrum’ on their labels — although the FDA has extended the manufacturer compliance dates for testing and labeling until Dec. 17, 2012. (www.fda.gov) “Products that pass the broad spectrum test will provide protection against both ultravio-let B radiation (UVB) and ultraviolet A radiation (UVA). Both UVB and UVA can cause sunburn, skin cancer, and premature skin aging.” (www.fda.gov)

The cloudy issue that often arises with sunscreen products has to do with what kind of protection a consumer is really getting. A product that says SPF 15 may only be protecting the consumer from UVB rays (and not UVA rays) and product labeling in the past has not made the distinction between the two necessary. “Under the new regulations, sunscreen products that protect against all types of sun-induced skin damage will be labeled ‘broad spectrum’ and SPF 15 (or higher) … by contrast, any sunscreen not labeled as ‘broad spectrum’ or that has

a SPF value between 2 and 14, has only been shown to help prevent sunburn.” (www.fda.gov)

Buyer beware! The following is a call-out list with summary infor-mation compiled from The Skin Cancer Foundation, the FDA and the renowned Mayo Clinic to help you navigate the obscure sun-protec-tion landscape.

WARNING LABEL “Sunscreen products that are not broad spectrum, or that are broad spectrum with SPF values from 2 to 14, will be labeled with a warning that reads: ‘Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert’: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging.” (www.fda.gov)

WATER RESISTANCE “Sunscreens that pass a water resis-tance test can be labeled ‘water-resistant’ for either 40 or 80 minutes of swimming or sweating … as long as they include instructions to reapply.” (www.mayoclinic.com) The FDA clarifies the labeling further: “Manufacturers cannot make claims that sunscreens are ‘water-proof ’ or ‘sweatproof ’ or identify their products as ‘sunblocks.’ Also, sunscreens cannot claim protection immediately on application (for example, ‘instant protection’) or protection for more than two hours without reapplication, unless they submit data and get approval from the FDA.” (www.fda.gov)

SPF “Only broad-spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher can claim to reduce the risk of skin cancer or prevent early skin aging … sunscreens with an SPF of at least 2 but less than 15 can advertise protection from sunburn only …” (www.mayoclinic.com) Because SPF values of 50 or more have not been proven to actually offer the consumer more sun protection, the FDA is proposing an additional regulation that would limit manufacturers to only a claim of 50+ on the product label. (www.fda.gov)

BROAD SPECTRUM “Only sunscreens that offer protection from both UVA and UVB rays can advertise broad-spectrum cover-age on the label.” (www.mayoclinc.com)

Now that you know what the FDA has regulated to help guide you on your quest to escape the damaging rays of the sun, it is important that you also do your part in defending yourself against the sun’s unavoidable beams.

In an article put out by the Mayo Clinic called Best Sunscreen: Understand Sunscreen Options, dermatologist Lawrence Gibson, M.D., sums up the consumer’s responsibility when he states: “A combination of shade, clothing, sunscreen and common sense is your best bet.” (www.mayoclinic.com)

Dr. Gibson also reminds the consumer that summer is not the only

No need for a sun disguiseBy Mair Runge

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommendsPurePressed Base®, Amazing Base®, Power-Me SPF®, Dream Tint® and LipDrink® as effective UV sunscreens.


imagine your future

Start an exciting new career in a year!

Enroll Now for Cosmetology • Aesthetics

Nails • Cosmetology Manager

For information regarding cost of attendance, loan median debt upon graduation, graduation rates, and other info,

please visit www.gill-tech.com and click Education..

All services performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors. View our full menu of services by visiting

www.gill-tech.com/gill-tech/specials and click menu.

www.gill-tech.com • 920.739.8684 230 S. McCarthy Road • Appleton

Please present this coupon with purchase. One coupon per customer. Valid through October 31, 2012 CODE NP06

Bring a friend and each save $5!

$22 SPA PEDICURE Regular price: $27 Pedicure

$10 Savings

FREE MAKEUP APPLICATION

WITH ANY FACIAL SERVICE Facials starting at $23

Regular price: $10 Makeup Application FIND BROAD SPECTRUM SUN PROTECTION HERE

Please present this coupon with purchase. One promo or coupon per customer.

Valid through October 31, 2012 CODE NP05

230 S. McCarthy Road, Appleton 920.739.8684 • www.gill-tech.com Located one block west of Casaloma Drive on the corner of College Avenue and S. McCarthy Road.

time to be thinking about sunscreen and recommends that consum-ers, “… avoid sun during peak hours … regardless of the season …,” adding that “water and snow reflect sunlight and make it even more important to use sunscreen.”

Think you’ve got yourself covered if you work indoors? Dr. Gibson would advise: “Since UVA rays penetrate glass and clouds, use sunscreen even when it’s cloudy or you’re indoors ….” (www.mayo-clinic.com)

The Skin Cancer Foundation focuses in on the topic of overcast days, as well.

“You should not rely on sunscreen alone … it is just one vital part of a complete sun protection program … up to 40% of the sun’s ultravio-let radiation reaches the earth on a completely cloudy day … [leading] to some of the most serious sunburns, because people spend all day in the sun with no protection from the sun.” (www.skincancer.org)

Top 10 Tips1. Look for the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation

guaranteeing that the highest standards for safety and effectiveness apply. (www.skincancer.org)

2. Read the entire front and back label. 3. Pay attention to the expiration date. An expired product may

cause the SPF to lose its effectiveness and no longer give you the protection claimed on the label.

4. Look for ‘broad spectrum’ sunscreen with SPF values of 15 or higher. Many dermatologists recommend SPF of 30 or more. (www.mayoclinic.com)

5. Remember that sunscreen products are only water resistant and not waterproof, and reapply after swimming or sweating. Use the sunscreen as directed, paying close attention to reapplication guidelines, which usually recommend reapplying every two hours. (www.fda.gov)

6. Apply about a shot glass full of product. Applying less product will give you less protection than the product advertises on its label. (www.skincancer.org)

7. Coat yourself with sun protection 30 minutes before sun exposure and don’t forget your face, ears, hands and lips. Even your hair will benefit from sunscreen. (www.skincancer.org)

8. Find a sunscreen that you like. You’re not going to use a sunscreen that is inconvenient or feels uncomfortable when you apply it to your skin. (www.mayoclinc.com) Choose from an array of lotions, sprays, creams or powders.

9. Limit the time you expose yourself to the sun, particularly between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are at their strongest, and maybe spend some time in the shade once in a while.

10. Wear protective clothing like sunglasses and a t-shirt to decrease your exposure time to direct rays. (www.fda.gov)

Mair Runge is a freelance writer and teaches product knowledge at Gill-Tech Academy of Hair Design in Appleton. For a list of sun protection products available at Gill-Tech Academy, visit www.gill-tech.com. To ensure broad-spectrum sun protection, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends sunscreens with any of the following ingredients: avobenzone, cinoxate, ecamsule, menthyl anthranilate, octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, oxbenzone, sulisobenzone. “If you’d rather avoid benzone products or any of the other substances approved by the AAD, try a mineral-based sunscreen. Look for zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.” (www.mayoclinic.org)


Martin is recovering from surgery. He is 68 years old and lives alone. While he is recu-perating he needs help with bathing and getting his meals. His doctors say he will be on his feet in a few weeks if he maintains complete bed rest now. Martin needs care.

Lilli and Sam have been married for over 60 years. Lately Sam’s dementia has been causing lots of concerns. Lilli worries about how to manage his medications and therapy, and how to get him to his health care appointments, especially when the weather is bad. Lilli and Sam need care.

HomeAid Health Care is the answer to independent living for seniors. HomeAid offers a safe, comfort-

able and affordable alternative to institu-tionalized care without the stress of inter-rupted routines or changes in daily habits. HomeAid allows life to continue on as it always has — at home.

With a team of carefully screened, bonded and CNA-trained caregivers, HomeAid Health Care can meet any and all non-medical home health care needs. HomeAid’s services are flexible and can be arranged for as little as a few hours a week all the way up to around the clock service, seven days a week, including holidays.

From providing companionship to stocking up the fridge with home-cooked meals, HomeAid caregivers are happy to assist with cleaning, laundry and pet care. They also will help make appointments and provide transportation for outings. Home and garden maintenance are easily taken care of with the HomeAid handyman. Moreover, HomeAid’s caregivers can assist with personal care, transfers and cogni-tive therapy for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

HomeAid is a sister company to Prairie

Home Assisted Living, located in Menasha, WI. Prairie Home has been serving the needs of the elderly in the Fox Valley since 1998 and has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality of elder care. Family owned and operated, Prairie Home Assisted Living and HomeAid Health Care work together to provide comprehensive care for the elderly of the Fox Valley.

To learn more about HomeAid Health Care call 920.969.0526, ext. 2. They would be happy to arrange a free, no-obligation, in-home visit to assess your loved one’s care needs. Also visit HomeAid online at www.homeaidhealthcare.com to find out more about the many options for elder care available through their service. While online, check out their Senior Topics page and learn more about current elder care issues.

businessPROFILE

Calming life’s storms by providingstress & muscular pain reliefSwedish/Relaxation Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Heated Stone Chair Massage

Lesley O’Kane, LMT (920) 460-09771111 N. Lynndale Dr., Ste. 102B, Appletonwww.LakeEffect.MassageTherapy.com

$10 off your first

60-minute massage

Betty is over 80 years old and lives alone. She has been on her own since her husband passed away six years ago. Her daughter comes by once or twice a week to help with the grocery shopping and errands, but Betty needs more help than that. Her family wants to take care of her, but finds it very difficult to find the time. Moreover Betty doesn’t want to be a burden on them. Betty needs care.

HomeAid provides non-medical services designed to keep seniors independent and safe at home.

• Companion Care

• Home Support Care

• Personal Care

• Transport Care

• Therapeutic Care

(920) 969-0526, ext. 2www.homeaidhealthcare.com

WWhheenn aa lliittttllee eexxttrraa hheellpp IIss aalll yyoouu nneeeedd.



1463 Kenwood Dr., Menasha920.969.0526

[email protected]


averageJANE

I have heard about acupuncture and the amazing health benefits many have experienced with it, and I must admit, I was always curious and a bit scared. Not being a big fan of needles, the

apprehension of trying this to help with my asthma issues got to me. Well, I swallowed my fear and decided to give it a try!

Coming highly recommended, Carol Hemauer at Westshore Acupuncture took my fear away. I will now be going on a regular basis and referring her to my family and friends.

Based on Chinese medicine, acupuncture treats any health issues you have from the root of the problem. For example, when I met with Carol, she worked on my breathing and lung issues and placed the needles in points in my arms, chest and legs that channel to my lungs.

For those many Americans that suffer from high blood pres-sure, the problem could stem from a liver malfunction that Carol will treat. She analyzes your pulse and tongue color in addition to watching body language in order to determine what is really going on, instead of prescribing a pill or drug that may lead to many other health concerns. Coming from a background in nursing, she is very familiar with both Western and Eastern medicine.

During my first visit, she went through a full health question-naire with me to evaluate what I may have going on with my body and to see where she may be able to help. She made me feel very comfortable by explaining what to expect and how acupuncture works. Although it is not necessary to have a major health concern for you to receive acupuncture, today we worked on my respira-tory issues. Acupuncture can be used for your general health and any emotional or anxiety issues you may also be experiencing.

Carol’s gentle manner made me feel very comfortable. She gave me the choice to either sit in a recliner or lie on her extra-large massage table, and I choose the table, knowing I could get in a half hour cat nap before I got on with my busy work day. Remaining fully clothed, I laid there as she tapped in about 15 very small “needles” that I barely felt. I wish we could just take that word out of this because they really are the size of cat whiskers and don’t hurt at all. As Carol explains, “Acupuncture should

never hurt and should be a comfortable experience.” Following the insertion of the needles, she made sure I was

comfortable and left the room so I could relax. And that I did! During that time, I felt waves of comforting energy move within me. I was very excited when I began to feel like I needed to cough and knew that I had stuff loosening in my lungs. After about 40 minutes, Carol came back in and removed the needles. (I didn’t feel that either.) I got up slowly because you can feel a bit dizzy after this treatment. Then I began to cough and it really felt like I could take a deep breath!

After I left, I coughed on my way back to the office and by the time I arrived I felt as if my lungs had opened up! I could not believe the immediate effects after just one treatment! If it is this easy, I will be going back on a regular basis. Carol explained that with new patients, she encourages them to come two to three times a week for a couple weeks and then, she re-evaluates.

After writing this article, I was telling a friend about my experience and she told me that acupuncture has been the only thing that gets rid of her migraines! After that, I learned another friend used acupunc-ture during labor instead of using drugs or medications during the birth! This truly is a “must do” in your healthy living lifestyle!

Carol also works with children and infants and educates parents on Chinese massage to help with colic or any other concerns. She is also offering a free acupuncture clinic for veterans and their families to help improve mental clarity, boost energy, improve sleep, reduce stress and alleviate anxiety and irritability, along with helping to alleviate flashbacks and nightmares. You can contact Carol at 920.230.7207 for more information.

She truly cares about the health of others and it really shows when you meet with her. Her passion is obvious and we are lucky to have her in our community! Be sure to check out her latest

articles in Nature’s Pathways. Go to www.naturespathways.com and search Carol. She is very passionate about educating everyone on alternative treatments and why acupuncture is helpful. Contact Carol to set up your appointment and please be sure to mention this article.

Westshore Acupuncture404 N. Main St., Suite 503, [email protected]

920.230.7207

Jane confronts the unknown and experiences acupuncture


Natural SoapsNatural handcrafted soaps, balms, and perfume oils

Visit www.mycleanaura.com for details

P.O. BOX 2201 Fond du Lac, WI 54936

Web special, spend $35 before tax, receive a free bar of soap with your order!

Do your skin a favor!

There is an abundance of misinformation regarding trees. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) provides a number of tree care resources people can utilize to educate

themselves. According to the ISA, the following are the top ten myths of tree care:

Myth 1: When a tree is planted it should be securely staked to ensure the development of a stable root system and a strong trunk. Although it is sometimes necessary to stake trees to keep them upright and allow establishment, there are some adverse affects of staking. Compared to staked trees, un-staked trees tend to develop a more extensive root system and better trunk taper. Allow-ing a small amount of movement can help root and trunk develop-ment. Of course, the worst affect of staking is the possibility of trunk damage from the staking wires or ties. Staking materials usually should be removed after one year to avoid “girdling” the tree.

Myth 2: Newly planted trees should have their trunks wrapped with tree wrap to prevent sunscald and insect entry. Studies using the most common tree wraps have shown that they do not prevent extreme fluctuations in temperature on the bark. In some cases, the temperature extremes are worse. Also, tree wraps have proven quite ineffective in preventing insect entry. In fact, more insects like to burrow under it.

Myth 3: Trees should be pruned back heavily when they are planted to compensate for the loss of roots. Tree estab-lishment is best with un-pruned trees. Although pruning the top can reduce the amount of water that evaporates from the leaves, the tree needs a full crown to produce the necessary food and plant hormones that induce root growth. The tree will develop a stronger, more exten-sive root system if it has a fuller crown. Limit pruning at the time of planting to structural training and the removal of damaged branches.

Myth 4: When removing a branch from a tree, the final cut should be flush with the stem to optimize healing. First of all, trees don’t “heal” in the sense that wounds on people heal. Our bodies regenerate tissues in much the same form of the tissues that were removed (to a limited extent). Trees compartmentalize

Touch the Lives � Others…Become a Ma�age �erapist!

See our 2012 Catalog and Open House schedules – visit:

www.BlueSkyMassage.com

De Pere 920-338-9500Grafton 262-376-1011Madison 608-270-5245

Go to School!

Get a Massage!Discounted rates at our Student Massage Clinics.

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE AND THERAPEUTIC BODYWORK

Top 10 tree care mythsBy Gary Coroneos


*Emerald Ash BorerTreatment Available

Tree & Shrub CareFertilization Insect/Disease Control Pruning

Removal Tree Appraisal for Value or Loss Cable/Bracing Woodlot Management

Consulting Lawn Care Programs Landscaping

(920) 731-3511

Members:Wisconsin Arborist Association

International Society of Arboriculture

Degreed & International Society ofArboriculture Certified Arborists

wounds, generating woundwood over the wounded area. Flush cutting removes the “branch collar,” creating a larger wound than if the branch were removed outside the collar. Also, it is likely that some of the parent branch tissue will be removed. The spread of decay inside the tree is greater with the flush cuts.

Myth 5: Pruning wounds greater than three inches in diameter should be painted with a wound dressing. Research has shown that the common wound dressings do not inhibit decay, do not prevent insect entry and do not bring about faster wound closure. In fact, many of the commonly used dress-ings slow wound closure.

Myth 6: Certain fast-growing, weak-wooded trees such as silver maples and Siberian elms should be “topped” to make them less hazardous in the landscape. While topping these trees may reduce the potential hazard at first, they will likely be more dangerous in the future. Topping stimulates growth of twigs below the cuts. Growth of many vigorous shoots leads to branches with weak attachments. Also decay spreads inside the stubs and branches that were topped. Within two to five years after topping, the tree will have regained its height, but will be more hazardous than before the topping. Besides, topping makes trees ugly. Alternatives to topping include thinning, cabling, or removal and replacement with a more suitable species.

Myth 7: If certain species of trees are pruned early in the spring, they will “bleed,” stressing the tree and causing health problems. True, some trees such as maples and birches will “bleed” or lose sap from pruning cuts made in early spring. This bleeding does not hurt the tree, and the loss of sap is inconse-quential. With a few exceptions, most routine pruning can be done any time of year. The worst time is just as the tree has leafed out in the spring. The best time is when the tree is dormant. To maximize flowering for the following year, prune just after bloom this year.

Myth 8: The root system of a tree is a mirror image of the top. Many people envision a large, branching taproot growing deep into the soil. Actually, taproots are very uncommon in mature trees. If taproots do develop, they usually will be forced into horizontal growth when they encounter hard subsoils beneath the surface. The

entire root systems of most trees can be found within three feet of soil. The spread of the root system however, can be very extensive, often extending two to three times the spread of the crown.

Myth 9: Trees require “deep root fertilization” to reach their root system. In most U.S. soils, the largest group of a tree’s fibrous roots, absorbing roots, are in the top eight inches of soil. Roots grow where conditions are best for root growth, where water and oxygen are available. When we place fertilizer 12” to 18” deep in the soil, we are putting it too deep.

Myth 10: When a tree has lost a significant portion of its root system, such as in construction damage, the crown should be cut back to compensate for root loss. While this is a common recommendation, research has not supported it. Follow-ing root loss, unpruned trees seem to respond better than pruned trees. Obviously, any removal of branches will reduce the capacity of the tree to produce food in the leaves. Although the tree will probably lose some branches as a result of the root damage (if the tree survived the trauma), it is best to let the tree decide which ones.

If you have questions concerning your trees, contact a certified arborist. An arborist is a specialist in the cultivation and care of trees and shrubs, including tree maintenance, the diagnosis, treat-ment and prevention of tree diseases, and the control of pests. Be cautious of companies that go door-to-door offering tree work. Respectable arborists will only perform accepted practices. Gary Coroneos is a certified arborist, pesticide applicator, and member of the ISA and WAA. He is with Ranger Services Inc., a landscape and urban forest management company. For more information, please call 920.731.3511.

Sources: “The Top Ten Myths of Tree Care.” International Society of Arboricul-ture. 2009. www.treesaregood.com/pressrelease/press/top10myths.aspx.

Arborist. Dictionary.com. IAC Corporation. Retrieved July 24, 2012, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/arborist#wordorgtop.

“The worst time (to prune) is just as the tree has leafed out

in the spring. The best time is when the tree is dormant.”


146 Algoma Blvd., Suite F Oshkosh, WI 54901

www.innersunyogastudio.com

… be open to the possibility

harmonystrengthpeace

Richard, owner of Niemuth’s asks you...

Do you know where your meat comes from?

Check out Niemuth’s fresh selection of chicken, steak,

seafood and other meats!

We have meat combo packs for all your entertaining needs!

Weekly seafood specials

Niemuth’sSouthSide Market

2121 S. Oneida St., Appleton | (920) 734-4905 | www.niemuths.com

Deli Trays • Cheese TraysEvent/Graduation/Wedding Planning

Refrigerated Trailers • Licensed Bartenders

Taking proper care of your skin is essential in maintaining a healthy, youthful and beautiful complexion. This is where a licensed aesthetician comes in! Visiting an aesthetician

monthly can help prevent signs of aging, reduce acne, identify and improve skin conditions, and maintain general health. One popular service they provide is called a facial. While variations are endless, a basic facial will include a combination of these steps:

Consultation. Your aesthetician will have you fill out a client intake form that will outline the basic habits of your current skin care regime and lifestyle. She/he will work with you to determine your skin care goals, and decide what products and techniques will help you best meet those objectives. With this information, your aesthetician will customize a facial treatment to suit those

Facial basicsAn introduction to aesthetics

By Danielle Netzer


New Client Special$30 1-hour Custom Facial

With this Nature’s Pathways coupon. Limit one coupon per person, new clients only. Offer expires 9/30/2012.

Now offering online booking through www.5starskin.coor our facebook page!

103 W. College Ave., Suite 801, AppletonZuelke Building on the 8th Floor (across from Starbucks)

www.5starskin.co

[email protected]

920.858.9478

DeniseRegistered Nurse

Botox CosmeticJuvederm

Latisse Eyelash Enhancement

Teeth WhiteningVitamin B12 Injection

Kyani Wellness Products

DanielleLicensed Aesthetician

Makeup ArtistryEyelash ExtensionsFacial TreatmentsWaxing ServicesTeeth WhiteningBody TreatmentsKyani Wellness

Products

[email protected]

920.412.0706

individual concerns, whether purely for relaxation or improved management of your skin condition.

Cleansing. Your aesthetician will perform a deep pore cleanse specific to your skin type: oily, dry, combination, sensitive or mature. Cleansing will gently remove makeup, dirt and environ-mental toxins in preparation for an in-depth skin analysis to follow.

Skin analysis. Using a magnifying lamp, your aestheti-cian will be evaluating your skin for these specific and common concerns: congested skin; breakouts; dry, dull or sensitive skin; fine lines and wrinkles; and pigmented skin tone. She/he will also be evaluating your skin for sun damage, dehydration, poor elasticity and rosacea. They are also highly trained to identify signs of skin cancer and will recommend a dermatologist accordingly.

Steam and extraction. Gentle steam helps open pores to remove impurities embedded deep within the skin. Your aestheti-cian will apply a physical or chemical exfoliant, depending on skin condition, to remove these embedded impurities. As part of the steam treatment, aestheticians will perform extractions of black-heads, which clog pores and can cause acne. With skin free of dirt, oil and other impurities, a relaxing facial massage is the next step.

Massage. A licensed aesthetician is trained to massage facial muscles helping to relax the muscles, improve tone and increase circulation. Facial massage can delay the appearance of wrinkles and stimulate lymphatic flow, helping the skin eliminate waste.

Masque. An appropriate masque will be selected, depending on skin type and specific condition. Specialized masques may help to replenish collagen in the deeper layers, tone and hydrate. Others may have powerful antioxidants to help fight pollution, sun damage and other environmental conditions. The masque will set on the skin for five to ten minutes. Many aestheticians will provide an optional scalp, foot or hand massage.

Tone, moisturize and SPF! Specialized serums and moistur-izers will be selected to best suit your skin type, condition and skin care goals. SPF should always be applied during daylight hours to prevent sun damage.

Makeup touchup. A beautiful way to complete a facial. Mineral makeup may be gently applied to the skin. Further makeup applica-tion is customized to client preference.

And as part of the facial treatment, your licensed aesthetician will recommend take-home products that will help maintain skin health between treatments. By monitoring your skin condition on a regular basis, an aesthetician can spot changes in your skin before bigger problems arise.

In addition to treating yourself, facials make a great gift idea for women, men and teenagers. A facial is a unique and appreciated gift for baby or bridal showers, employee appreciation, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.!

Give a facial a try! Your skin will feel smooth, soft, hydrated, relaxed and vibrant!

Danielle Netzer, licensed aesthetician and certified eyelash exten-sionist at Advanced Aesthetics, 103 W. College Ave., Suite 801, in Appleton. Exclusively by appointment. Call 920.412.0706. Find our new client coupon for a $30 1-hour custom facial treat-ment and improve the quality of your skin, relax and unwind! We

also offer beautiful gift certificates and special occasion baskets upon request. Visit www.5starskin.co for a full service menu, to book an appointment online or to purchase a gift certificate. Find us on Facebook, too!


America’s Finest Compost Product

®

If you want something to grow, why don’t you call

Compost Joe’s

(920) 921-6223 Van Dyne, WI

Find Compost Joe’sProducts at

Just Act Natural 129 E. College Avenue

Appleton, WI

• Environmentally friendly• Landfill diversion-“Working towards zero waste”

• Cubic foot bags of 100% composted plant material•Manure- free topdressing for plants & lawns

• Tools to start composting in your backyard• Compost consulting & education

WWW.COMPOSTJOES.COM

ORGANICSLLC

family owned and operated certified organic farm growing a variety of

seasonal produce since 2003

www.parkridgeorganics.com N8410 Abler Rd.

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

920-979-9658

Bring this ad to our stand at the Downtown Appleton Farmers Market

(in front of 111 E. College Ave) & receive 10% off your entire purchase!

“What is the difference between composting and vermicomposting?” This is

a commonly asked question. In a word, the answer is “worms.”

Vermicomposting is a compost process that relies on the action of worms to break down food matter, with the resulting worm waste, or worm castings, being collected for use as organic fertilizer. Red wigglers are the preferred worms for vermicom-posting. They thrive on food waste, repro-duce quickly and can eat twice their weight

each week. These worms are hungry, and for every pound of food waste they ingest they produce a pound of worm castings. After one week, five pounds of worms can produce anywhere from five to ten pounds of worm castings. The best “food” to feed worms is the same material you would use in your backyard compost pile — vegetable

and produce waste is perfect, but avoid meat and dairy.

A vermicompost setup is similar to a backyard compost bin in the sense that both processes can convert kitchen waste into a valuable end-product while reduc-ing landfill contributions. Like backyard composting, vermicomposting can be

It’s all about the worms By Sarah Everson


Want to Make a

Little COIN?EDDM… A New Direct Mail Program. Call for details.

510 N. Oneida St., Appleton, WI [email protected]

(920) 734-9997 www.bouwerprinting.com

500 Mailers

$3958.5x11", 100# white gloss cover,

4/4, camera ready art. EDDM postage included.

EXP. 9/28/2012

Kathy PeotterVP–Marketing

Bouwer_Sep12-NPAd.indd 1 8/1/12 3:48 PM

done in large scale windrows or at a small scale household level. Regardless of the size of the vermicompost setup, the same basic process is implemented. Feedstocks must be layered in such a way as to keep the worms moving upwards as they eat. In an industrial setting, a flow-through system is used with new feedstock being placed adjacent to the existing pile. The worms then migrate through the existing pile toward the new pile, leaving behind their valuable worm castings as they go. This method requires a lot of space.

A windrow system can also accomodate worms. Sometimes windrows are built on a concrete slab to prevent natural predators

from accessing the industrious little worms from below. Like the flow-through system, the windrow system requires a lot of space for a base of bedding material topped by accumulating “worm chow.”

Most household vermicompost setups are kept inside using a bin system. The worms can only survive at temperatures between 50 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Environments too cold or too hot will cause the worms to either die or escape. Most vermicompost bins are plastic, wood or Styrofoam containers. Holes need to be made in the bins for aeration and drainage. Newspaper and cardboard can be used for the bedding layers. The worms will move

through the bedding toward the fresh food added to the top of the bin, so access to the “castings” in the bottom is required. After three to four months of activity the worm castings should be collected, which is a process referred to as harvesting. There are several ways to harvest, but all involve sorting out the worms from the worm castings.

When first starting a vermicompost bin it takes some time to prepare the bedding. The bedding material must be moist before adding the worms. Feedstock needs to be added slowly to allow beneficial bacteria to develop. Once a balance of bedding, food and moisture is reached, the worms will happily begin the vermicomposting process.

Like composting, vermicomposting is a satisfying and productive way to divert material from landfills.

Sarah Everson is the business manager for Compost Joe’s Premium Soils and Organics, a private composting facility located between Fond du Lac and Oshkosh. Sarah also offers seminars and private classes on composting. For more information, visit www.CompostJoes.com or call her at 920.921.6223.

“ Once a balance of bedding, food and moisture is reached, the worms will happily begin the vermicomposting process.”


We are all familiar with pink and red as colors for disease and treatment awareness, but what

about orange? And it seems like every month has an awareness focus tied to it, except for September. Well here is the answer: In Wisconsin, September is officially Pain Awareness Month with orange being the banner color. Proclaimed by the gover-nor and sponsored by a host of organizations, including Advanced Pain Management, Pain Aware-ness Month is intended to raise awareness about the prevalence of pain and the treatment options available.

Many of us have a friend or family member that lives with chronic pain, but were you aware that more people suffer from chronic pain than from cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined? Did you know that pain is one of the most frequent complaints encountered by healthcare professionals? The National Centers for Health Statis-tics estimates that more than 76 million Americans suffer from pain caused by various injuries, diseases and disorders. Yet even with these astounding numbers, patients with pain are often struggling to find appropriate resources to help them reduce their pain and regain their quality of life.

Pain is a problem, what is the solution?There is a growing spotlight on the diagnosis and treatment of pain and the many treatment options available. In fact, there is a medical specialty, pain management, which involves special train-ing for physicians. A pain management physician has the knowl-edge and experience to help appropri-ately diagnose and treat pain and painful conditions. Ask your family doctor about the benefits of seeing a pain management specialist.

Pain awareness resourcesIf you’d like more information about Pain Awareness Month, visit www.yourpainscore.com. Here, you can take a quiz to find out your pain score. In addition, you can also find free eBook downloads including: injury prevention tips, at the office cubicle exercises,

pain prevention movements for back pain and more! You can also try an interactive puzzle that will test your knowledge about pain.

Pain awareness 5K runOn Saturday, September 22nd, the Pain Awareness 5K Run/Walk 2012 will be held, with proceeds benefiting the American Chronic Pain Association, an organization that seeks to increase education and resources for pain sufferers. To learn more about this event or to register online, visit www.PainAwarenessRun.com.

So this September, remember that it is Pain Awareness Month, and help direct your family and friends to resources that can help them learn more about the options available to treat painful conditions.

Pain Awareness Month in Wisconsin

Pain Awareness 5K Run/Walk 2012 Saturday, September 22

www.PainAwarenessRun.com

Goals of Pain Awareness Month• Educate the commu-

nity about the frequency of pain.

• Spread awareness about the treatments for painful conditions.

• Inspire hope in those with pain by provid-ing access to new resources.

Advanced Pain Management has two locations in the area: 2595 Development Drive, Suite 150, Green Bay and 2700 E. Enterprise Avenue, Appleton. Call 888.901.PAIN (7246) to request an appointment or visit APMhealth.com to find a location near you. Referrals are welcome, but not necessary. Most insurance accepted.


I was asked the other day about order-ing wine at a restaurant. I wasn’t sure how to answer. For me, it is easy and

never something I thought of. As a waitress in fine dining, I was trained to pair wine with food to help our guests. Sometimes you read wine articles that suggest you ask the wine steward or Sommelier for help when ordering wine at a restaurant, but that approach always bothers me because I have only been to one restaurant with a Sommelier on staff.

In small towns, most likely there is no Sommelier at the local restaurants, so it is an unrealistic idea for most people. What to do? If the host hands you a wine list when they seat you at the table, that is usually a sign they care about wine. This is good. Someone on staff should know something about wine. If you have to ask for the wine list, assume you are on your own.

When you look at the wine list there may be a wine or two that you know. Hopefully there will also be a description of the wines. Do you agree with it? Then you should be safe with the rest of the descriptions on the list. Use that as your guide. Pay close attention to the prices of the wines you are familiar with. Some restaurants have a straight dollar mark-up and others a percentage mark-up. The former is better because the more expensive the wine, the

better the deal for you the consumer. You don’t have to spend a lot to get a great bottle of wine. I like to stick below $45 for a bottle when out to dinner.

If you are trying to match the wine with the food, it could be difficult because everyone is ordering different dishes. In that case, pinot noir is perfect or a bone-dry riesling. Ask what everyone likes to drink for wine and go from there. Keep in mind, wine with a 13.5% alcohol or lower is a good match for food. You will also want foods with some acidity and saltiness. It will smooth out the bitterness, acidity and astringency in the wine and increase its richness, sweetness, fruit flavor and smoothness (Wines and Spirits, Under-standing Style and Quality, 2011). You will also need to decide how many bottles to get. You can figure six glasses to one bottle of wine. Luckily, in Wisconsin you can cork and carry, which means you can take home an unfinished bottle of wine from a restaurant.

You can also ask if anyone who works there is familiar with the wines on the list

and if they could suggest one for you. Just hope they really do know about wine and do not tell you they prefer the “cab-er-NET”! Of course, that lets you know to stop listening to them. Unfortunately, at most restaurants, you are on your own for order-ing wine, so pull out your smart phone with a wine app to help you pick out a bottle.

easy & FUNwine shopping

47 N. Main St., Fond du LacT-W 10-6, Th 10-7, F 10-8, Sat 10-3 920-922-2499

www.cujakswinemarket.com

Let Us Pair Your Wine with Dinner• Quantity Discounts •

Where Value and Selection Meet

Fun & Easy!

Take the Headache Out of Wine Buying ... Call Sara Today!

Also featuring ...

Ordering wine at a restaurantBy Sara Cujak

Sara Cujak is WSET-certified and is the owner of Cujak’s Wine Market LLC in Fond du Lac. She special-izes in quality wine for the dollar, wine education and providing a great selection for all palates. The store also feature’s Anton’s EVOO and Vinegars and a wine bar. For more information, contact her via phone at 920.922.2499 or on the Internet at www.cujakswinemarket.com. Sara loves to answer wine questions. If you stop by, mention this article to save 15% on four or more bottles of wine.


When looking into starting pole fitness, you’ll discover that many of the schools have a

sequential program organized by “levels.” Don’t let this intimidate you! Levels are there to help you get the best instruction and to teach you skills that are appropriate for your current strength.

Many types of moves are possible on pole. The major categories include: spins (moves

that spin around the pole), poses (static moves that are held on the pole), transitions (ways to get between one move to another), floor work (transitions that take place on the floor), climbs (moving up the pole vertically) and inverts (upside down tricks). In a safe program, inverts will not be taught until you are comfortable with the pole and have built up strength in the required muscles. For an average woman, it takes five to eight months before inverts can be safely introduced. But don’t worry, all of the other pole categories build up your strength and keep you enter-tained as you work towards defying gravity.

Different programs call their levels differ-ent things, and the content will vary slightly, but a basic curriculum looks like:

In a typical Level 1 class the participants will have no prior pole experience. The fitness levels often vary greatly, some will be working out multiple days a week while others won’t have worked out in months. Pole is a great equalizer. Both types of fitness backgrounds can have success in a pole class. Obviously those who enter the program with strength usually progress quicker, but as many women lack grip strength it isn’t a given. Grip strength is best built up on the pole. The types of moves taught in Level 1 typically include transitions, floor work and spins (that have multiple points of contact on the pole). For example, the fireman (picture 1) has both hands, both feet and both knees

all supporting you on the pole.In Level 2, students begin to work on

climbs and poses in addition to their tran-sitions, floor work and spins. Unlike the dreaded rope in gym class, climbing a pole involves a lot more than just your arms, so women often experience quick success. There are three common ways to climb a pole and all have different challenges and require different muscle combinations. Sitting on the pole (picture 2) and learning how to squeeze through discomfort are important skills learned in Level 2. Pole burn is uncomfort-able. There is no way around it. Soft flesh in contact with stainless steel results in grumpy skin at first. But after a few weeks your skin adjusts and you no longer feel any discom-fort when sitting on a pole.

In Level 3, inverts begin. The first invert usually taught involves both legs and both hands on the pole. Safe studios will have an instructor spotting you and have a crash mat (which you won’t actually need but may make you feel better). As you learn to support with your legs, you begin to let go with your hands and eventually only hold with your legs (picture 3).

Then in Level 4 you take your invert skills to a new level and being to learn leg hangs. These moves involve having a point of contact on ONE leg and the other point of contact being on your side or at your shoulder. For example, in picture 4 you see the pole is

920-750-14411871 N. Silverspring Dr., Appleton

New classes start Sept. 8

RegiSteR oNliNewww.poleappleton.com

Why pole is a sequential sportBy Paula Brusky, PhD

Level 1, the fireman Level 2, pole sitting Level 3, inverted position


Allergies? Asthma? Breathing Problems? Headaches? Excessive Dust?

We also offer: Sanitizing & Mold Treatments • Blower Motor Cleaning A/C Coil Cleaning • Outside Condenser Cleaning

10% Senior/Military Discount • Commercial Services

Our powerful HEPA filtered, negative airflow machines remove years of accumulated dust

from your system!

Clean your system now before fall!

$69•Upto10Vents,1ReturnGrill,1MainLineforaSingleFurnace•AdditionalVents,Returns,MainsarePricedSeparately•CompleteSystemInspection•WorkmanshipGuaranteed

With coupon. Expires 9/30/12.

$49 offDryer Vent Cleaning

Reducetheriskoffirefromyearsoflintbuildup.Regularly$99.Must combine with air duct cleaning offer at time of service. Expires 9/30/12.

FREEElectrostatic FilterWithfullsystemcleaning.$119.95 Value.

With coupon. Expires 9/30/12.

Healthy air you can BREATHE!

AIR DUCT CLEANING

877-575-5111www.GreatBasinIndoorAir.com

Air Duct Cleaning & Indoor Air Purification Solutions

behind the outside leg and on the inside torso of the dancer. In Level 4, it is a good idea to wear a sports bra instead of a tank top. Your skin helps you stick to the pole, so if you are using your sides as a point of contact, having skin-to-pole contact is a more secure connec-tion than pole to cloth.

After Level 4 comes Advanced. In Advanced your imagination and the sky are literally the limits. Advanced moves take strength, balance and flexibility. They usually have few points of contact on the pole, as seen in picture 5. The level of difficulty achieved in pole is growing every year as the sport becomes mainstream. The tricks pulled in the first Olympic event (pre-Olympic Trial for the 2016 games) were mind-blowing. If you’re curious, check out YouTube and search for World Pole Sport. My favorite winning performance was a duo (yes, two people doing pole together but NOT like synchronized diving) called Enchanted; take 3 minutes to be awed by where pole can go.

In general, it is typical to spend two to six months in each “level” until you reach Advanced. This depends on your level of fitness when starting pole and the amount

of time you have to practice (which some studios offer for free to current students). But a well-structured program should help you progress in a safe manner toward grav-ity-defying, awe-inspiring feats of feminine

power and beauty.

Paula Brusky, PhD, is owner and senior instructor at Aerial Dance Pole Exercise, LLC in Appleton. For more information, call 920.750.1441 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Level 4, inverted leg hang Advanced pole position


Life is a lot of things. Living is quite another. Living in life’s sweet spot is the “crème’ de la crème.” It is a combination of living life in the moment AND living life from a higher plane.

Many of us have been taught at an early age to mind our manners, and the manner in which to do so. It is a way of fitting into the social dynamic. Sometimes this conflicts with honoring our personal truth. While social norms have their place, many times they’re given too much power over us. Instinctively, we feel the discordance within our hearts, and feel the need to come into better alignment with ourselves.

How do we go about honoring ourselves? By stepping away from it all and listening to the still, silent knowing within. Putting that knowledge into practice helps us find and live in the “sweet spot,” where all the circumstances, people and things seem to come to us with ease. We attract what we are.

It is important to know that this is a process, meaning that it takes time, initial effort on our part, and becoming so honest with ourselves and others that we refuse to use the word against ourselves and others.

In his book, “The Four Agreements,” Don Miguel Ruiz states the first agreement is to “be impeccable with your word.” That means that you always speak the truth, and never use the word against yourself or anyone else. It may mean that you need to humble your-self to say, “I don’t know.” It may mean you need to say, “I don’t have your answer, only you do. I only have my answer within, and you have your answer within. I would love it if you accepted my answer,

and I will love and accept yours.” If you cannot make that promise, you do not say you will. You also follow through with what you say.

When we begin to truly honor one another, we see the world clearly. We no longer want to profit at the expense of another, so we work to have our policies, rules and organizations reflect the highest standards. We value more than the quick fix, preferring the honorable one instead. This goes for our personal life as well as our outer world.

We live with what is truly needed, refusing to be pulled off course by all the fluff. We recognize that there is a tipping point, where we are grateful for what we have, able to recognize that our needs are met and to stop there. The remainder of our efforts is to help others work toward having a higher existence. We know that if everyone benefits, we are all stronger as a result. Our highest truth and the highest truth of the collective become One. We want the same freedoms for all.

The ancient text, “Tao Te Ching,” by Lao Tzu, consists of 81 verses that describe “The Way.” While it is not verbose, it says a lot. For instance, one of the translated passages describes how to live in accordance with The Way:

“Close your mouth, cordon off your senses, blunt your sharpness, untie your knots, soften your glare, settle your dust. This is primal union or the secret embrace.”

How many of us are proficient in all of these each and every moment of each and every day? Certainly, putting the concepts into practice can take a lifetime!

By bringing ideas out of the abstract and into the practical, physical world, we are prompted to only do what is absolutely necessary to live, and will therefore live an abundant life. Strive to have balance in all areas of your life, taking only what you need and having a little extra on occasion to enjoy. That will allow others to take their place, serve their purpose and also have their proper fill. Everyone is content. Everyone is at peace. Everyone is abundant. Everything is One.

Therein lies the “sweet spot.”

Joan M. Ek, owner of Life Spectrums, LLC, is a professionally-trained life coach, Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui/Tibetan and Karuna™ methods, and a regis-tered yoga teacher. With over 25 years in the field of health care, she is passionate about the mind/body/spirit connection. She works to help empower individuals to reach their innate potential through life coaching, Reiki therapy and teaching, yoga instruction and facilitating seminars and workshops on topics relating to quality of life. She also provides resource and referral services to clients. Contact her via phone at 920.733.9793 or on the Web at www.lifespectrums.net.

JOAN EK Life Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Yoga Teacher

920.733.9793 | www.lifespectrums.net

Empowering individuals to reach their innate potential through:Life Coaching • Reiki Therapy and Teaching • Yoga

Resource/Referral • Seminars and Workshops

Living in life’s sweet spotBy Joan M. Ek


offering...Breath TrainingMassage TherapyCuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts

920.224.3006 www.revdojo.com225 N. Richmond St., Suite 206, Appleton | Hours by appointment only

How we breathe reveals how we live our lives. We are more grounded when we breathe to the depths of our lungs. I experience much more joy, abundance and calmness in

my regular breathing practice. Breathing is a self-healing tool. Once you learn the basics, prac-

ticing on your own is important to continue deeper, richer life experiences. By practicing once in the morning and once in the evening and any time we think about it in our every day lives, we will be training our lungs to breathe more fully.

I notice that my life blossoms more fully immediately from breathing deep, connected breaths. I am able to release and process many emotions that I used to hold inside, which allows my heart and

lungs to breathe more freely and helps bring me to a more peaceful place. With this inner peace, I am myself more. I notice I can medi-tate more deeply and without distracting thoughts taking over.

The deepest work that has benefited my breathing and everyday quality of life has been when I mourned loss in my life: from a break up, death or natural ending of any relationship. Suddenly losing someone from our everyday life can be a devastating blow for anyone.

Every tool I use in a breath session, from instructing breath-ers to relax their jaw, to repositioning their bodies or perhaps by propping up their legs with pillows, is to help open their breath.

We experience many moments in our lives and each one affects our breathing. Trauma or joy from our birth, a new relationship, the end of a relationship and the death of a loved one all affect our breathing.

Learn to open your breath with regular breath sessions and practicing on your own. You’ll be amazed by what you discover with continued practice.

Parnee Paras teaches people to breathe fully, offers therapeutic massage and teaches Cuong Nhu oriental martial arts at her studio, Revolution Dojo LLC, 225 N. Richmond St., Suite 206, Appleton. Visit her Web site at www.revdojo.com to learn more.

Breathing for deeper meaning in our livesBy Parnee Paras

“ Trauma or joy from our birth, a new relationship, the end of a relationship and the death of a loved one all affect our breathing.”


All types of tea (green, black and oolong) are produced from the Camellia sinensis plant using

different methods. Fresh leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant are steamed to produce green tea.

What green tea is used forGreen tea and green tea extracts, such as its component EGCG, have been used to prevent and treat a variety of cancers, including breast, stomach and skin cancers.

Green tea and green tea extracts have also been used for improving mental alertness, aiding in weight loss, lowering cholesterol levels and protecting skin from sun damage.

How green tea is usedGreen tea is usually brewed and drunk as a beverage. Green tea extracts can be taken in capsules and are sometimes used in skin products.

What the science saysLaboratory studies suggest that green tea may help protect against or slow the growth of certain cancers, but studies in people have shown mixed results.

Some evidence suggests that the use of green tea preparations improves mental alertness, most likely because of its caffeine content. There are not enough reliable data to determine whether green tea can aid in weight loss, lower blood cholesterol levels or protect the skin from sun damage.

NCCAM supports studies to learn more about the components in green tea and their effects on conditions such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Side effects and cautionsGreen tea is safe for most adults when used in moderate amounts.

There have been some case reports of liver problems in people taking concen-trated green tea extracts. This problem does not seem to be connected with green tea infusions or beverages. Although these cases are very rare and the evidence is not definitive, experts suggest that concen-trated green tea extracts be taken with food, and that people should discontinue use and consult a heath care practitioner if they have a liver disorder or develop symp-toms of liver trouble, such as abdominal pain, dark urine or jaundice.

Green tea and green tea extracts contain caffeine. Caffeine can cause insom-nia, anxiety, irritability, upset stomach,

nausea, diarrhea or frequent urination in some people.

Green tea contains small amounts of vitamin K, which can make anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin, less effective.

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

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

References Green tea. Natural Medicines Compre-hensive Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.com on July 8, 2009.

Green tea (Camellia sinensis). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturalstan-dard.com on July 8, 2009.

National Cancer Institute. Tea and Cancer Prevention. National Cancer Institute Web site. Accessed at www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressre-leases/tea on June 3, 2010.

Sarma DN, Barrett ML, Chavez ML, et al. Safety of green tea extracts: a systematic review by the US Pharmacopeia. Drug Safety. 2008;31(6):469–484.

herbBLURB

Green tea (Camellia sinensis)

"Green tea and green tea extracts contain caffeine. Caffeine can cause insomnia, anxiety, irritability, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea or

frequent urination in some people."


• AyurvedicNutritionalConsultations

• Abhyanga• Shirodhara• RaindropTherapy• HealingTouch• Yoga• Pedi-Karma• QuantumReflexAnalysis

124 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah (Located inside the Marketplace)(920)202-2030 • [email protected] • www.sattvichealing.org

with nature, the elements, & yourself.

Begin living in harmony

Sattvic Healing

AyurvedA & yogA

Chris BulikIndependent Distributor920-639-8393www.magicwater4life.com

Enjoy the Benefits of Drinking Kangen Water®

Kangen Water is a great way to increase hydration, balance body pH, obtain optimal health, neutralize free radicals, reduce pain and more…

• micro-clusteredforbetterabsorption• detoxifying• increaseshydration• neutralizefreeradicals• balancebodypHovertime• powerfulanti-oxidant• reducepain• improveenergy• improveoverallhealth

Call for a free trial

today!


Breathe a Little MagicConscious music at its best, BALM for your HEART and MIND, soothes

your SOUL, and will get you dancing into at-one-ment. Contagious!

Now available at iTunes and www.cdbaby.com/shawngallawayannacasper

www.annacasper.com

Homeopathy is a highly systematic branch of medicine based on the Principle of Similarities: like is cured by like. It powerfully stimulates the body’s vital force (life energy)

and is based on a few simple but profoundly insightful principles of Nature to treat illnesses. It has been known to be around since the time of Hippocrates, the Father of Western Medicine, born 460 B.C. Homeopathy became an organized, established medical treatment through the findings, teachings and writings of Dr. Samuel Hahn-emann in the 1780s. Dr. Hahnemann began a quest for a better way of providing healthcare using the principles of “Similars.” While working on a project, he became fascinated with a species of South American tree bark (cinchona) that was being used to treat malaria-induced fever. Hahnemann ingested the bark and discovered that it caused symptoms similar to malaria. All of his further research proved the same results of “Similars,” that like is cured by like.

Dr. Hahnemann’s rate of success in treatment was so high that many other physicians started to study and treat their patients with this therapy, both physically and emotionally. The first homeo-pathic medical school started in the United States in the late 1800s.

In the early 1900s, there were 22 homeopathic medical schools, 100 homeopathic hospitals and over 1,000 homeopathic pharmacies in the United States. Very prestigious medical schools like Boston University, Stanford University and New York Medical College were among the educational institutions that taught homeopathy. In the early 1920s, many schools closed from decreased popularity by influence of the American Medical Association. This, too, was the time when drug companies were becoming more powerful. In other parts of the world the popularity of homeopathy grew and continues to this day. With people becoming more disgruntled about traditional medicine in the United States, the side effects of drugs and wanting a more “holistic health” approach, homeopathy has been on the rise for the past 16 years.

In preparation of homeopathic remedies, the Law of the Minimum Dose is precedent. This states that the most effective dose for a disor-der is the minimum amount necessary to produce a response. The process is known as potentisation, and involves a sequence of progres-sive dilution and a rhythmic shaking, termed succussion. Normally, 1 part of the source substance is added to 9 parts of water and shaken

HomeopathyMedicine of the holistic person

By Alexandria S. Binkowski, MH, ND, MS

Medicine of the holistic person


Life Force Wellness Center LLC

Athletes, Artists, Actors, Musicians, Writers and Students

Alexandria S. Binkowski, MH, ND, MS

404 N. Main St., Suite 106, Oshkosh • [email protected] • www.lifeforcewc.com

• Do you have stage fright?• Could your memory be better?• Are you at the top of your game?• Do you freeze during or fear exams?• Do you have writers or composers block?• Are you afraid to speak in front of others?

Dare to have life altering experiences

through proven techniques and an individual

treatment plan!

ATTENTION:

rhythmically. This is known as a 1x (decimal) dilution or 1 part in 10. One part of this is then taken and added to another 9 parts of water, and again succussed to give a 2x dilution, or 1 part in 100. Similarly, a 3x dilution is 1 part in 1000. Dilutions are also made on a centesimal scale, or 1 part in 100. Classification of the dilutions are used: low potencies: 1x to 30x, or 1c to 15c; medium potencies: 30c to 200c; and high potencies: above 200c. The succussions must transmit some of the energy of the original substance to the neutral matter in which it was diluted, which then is transmitted to the vital force (energy) of the patient — like to like, vibrational energy to vibrational energy. It is in the storage of vibratory energy in water molecules during the succussion process that homoeopathic medicine places its scientific explanation of its action. Remedies come in liquids, globules, creams and injectables.

A homeopath searches for a substance that produces symp-toms in a healthy person that heals those same symptoms in a sick person. The patient is looked at in totality of mind, body and spirit to obtain an entire picture, and a remedy is selected accordingly. “Miasms” are the underlying root causes for diseases that homeop-athy heals. Miasms are considered a “peculiar morbid derangement of the vital force.” A temporary aggravation of the symptoms is to be expected after the correct remedy is taken and before healing takes place. In acute conditions, aggravation is less noticeable, and more so in chronic conditions. This is called a “healing crisis.” The duration and intensity of the crisis directly relates to the severity of the condition. Two conditions are necessary for this to occur: the right remedy and a vital force strong enough to cause the reac-tion. A healing crisis is a good thing! These symptoms disappear in one of four directions: 1. from the center to the circumference of the body; 2. from above downwards; 3. from more vital to less vital organs; and 4. in the reverse order of their onset. These symptoms can go from emotional to physical, and vice versa.

With homeopathy being such a detailed and in depth therapy, it is very important to choose a qualified practitioner with proper training and experience. It is not as simple as going to a store and buying a remedy off the shelf if you want to get maximum results and have unnecessary aggravations.

Alexandria S. Binkowski, MH, ND, MS, is a holistic psychotherapist, nurse, master herbalist, energy therapist, professional mediator and naturopath. She owns Life Force Wellness Center, LLC. Visit www.lifeforcewc.com, e-mail [email protected] or call 920.217.1769.

• Constipation• ChronicFatigue orLowEnergy• IrritableBowel Syndrome• Migraines• ExcessWeight

Open by appointment onlyLocated at the corner of Drew St. & Wisconsin Ave., Appleton

Specializing in aClosed Gravity Fed Colonic System

Certified Colon Hydro Therapists

Do you suffer from...

Colon Hydro Therapy can assist you on your path to purify & rejuvenate your body

www.naturalhealingsolutionsllc.com

920-830-3909


The recent shooting in Aurora, Colorado is a powerful example of trauma involving a horrific, life-threatening situation. The fact that it was a deliberate act of a fellow human being makes

it different from natural disasters such as tornados and more destruc-tive to our sense of safety in the world. The initial reaction is Acute Stress Disorder with anxiety and disassociation, including feelings of being outside of one’s body and emotional detachment. The individual can then go back to normal, or go on to develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a complex response to trauma that takes time to evolve. Classical symptoms of PTSD include: nightmares, intrusive memories, memory blocks, hyper-alertness with inability to relax, extreme startle responses, fear, anger, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, physical pain and suicidal thoughts, including the belief that life will be short and painful and will never again hold hope for fulfillment. Trauma also creates deep inner beliefs about ourselves or the world at large that keep us stuck. These are called “blocking beliefs” and often defy logic. This can include a haunting sense of survivor guilt that can be strong enough to lead to suicide.

While they say that “time heals all wounds,” time alone is unlikely to do the job. Information stored in the survival gear of the brain appears to be untouched by time. Having said that, I have to add

that grief needs time to process normally, and EMDR is usually not recommended for grief until three to seven months have passed. The emotions, behaviors and deep inner beliefs created by trauma are stored in the survival gear of the brain. This part of the brain responds quickly to triggers with a fight/flight/freeze response and it feels as if we are in a life or death situation right now, no matter how long ago traumatic events actually happened. This is why we can’t just “snap out of it” or use logic and willpower to heal. Those abilities reside in other parts of the brain, where things can be understood and put in perspec-tive. Therapies like EMDR bring information from the survival gear to parts of the brain that can put it into perspective and release us from the automatic emotional and behavioral reactions. The book “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” gives a comprehensive picture of stress, pain, PTSD and ways to heal.

Why some people are profoundly affected by an event while others are not has little to do with the so-called “strength” of the individual. Perception of the event and the self within the event is one key. As a 2nd-grader in a Milwaukee school, I had just been vaccinated. I was feeling fine, even gleeful after watching an older male cousin faint. The doctor was chomping on a cold cigar and getting ready to light it. He was close to a metal pan of alcohol disinfectant for the old-fashioned reusable glass syringes. The nurse tried to stop him, but he lit up and a tall column of flaming alcohol fumes reached for the ceiling. Standing on my chair I could see the nurse smothering the flame, but there was panic with people screaming and running for the door. I enjoyed the whole event and felt completely safe. Forty years later a client related her fear of needles and all things medical to the same event. She had never held a job or dated or considered marriage because medical tests might be involved. Same event, different extremes.

Other factors that determine the development of PTSD include the individual’s social environment. Our survival as individuals, espe-cially when we are young, depends on the acceptance and protec-tion of our social group. Without this acceptance and protection, it’s almost impossible to develop a sense of safety in the world. Violence and loss easily destroy whatever sense of safety existed and create disabling PTSD. It was very hopeful to see how the community rallied

Break your barriers to

Phyllis Kasper, Ph.D.Licensed Psychologist, WisconsinPeak Performance, Psychotherapy,

EMDR, Biofeedback, Hypnosis

success!

EvolveAbility

www.evolveability.com (920) 693-2250 • [email protected]

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)A way to move past trauma

Part 1 – VIOLENT TRAUMA & LOSS

By Phyllis Kasper, PhD


around the Aurora victims to support them and their families. The rapid police response, excellent trauma care, and family and personal support, such as the visit from Batman star Christian Bale, all help set the stage for healthy recoveries.

EMDR is very different from the usual “talking therapy” brand of psychotherapy. It’s been in development and use since 1987, when Francine Shapiro made an accidental discovery that freed her of some of her own traumatic experiences and the intrusive memories and emotions that went with them. She found that making rapid side-to-side eye movements while picturing traumatic events, feeling the emotions and doing negative self-talk triggered the brain to get closure and put things in perspective. These movements are similar to normal rapid eye movements during dreaming or REM sleep. Her issues were the same issues that talking therapy might make worse by reliving them over and over again without resolution.

EMDR now has years of solid research behind it that shows it works to heal trauma, but we still don’t know all the neurophysiology to explain how it works. If you decide to investigate EMDR and perhaps try it for yourself, I suggest that you trust the fact that it works and not waste time struggling with the “how” of it. Within therapy sessions, progress is measured by changes in your Subjective Units of Distress, or SUDs, on a 0-10 scale. The goal is to bring SUDs down to zero, or at least to two or below.

It’s very hard to explain to a patient what an EMDR session is like and pinpoint what it might achieve. It’s much like sitting on the edge of a pool with someone and trying to use words to give them an authen-tic experience of swimming. You must get into the water to experience the water and splash around to learn to swim. In trying to explain what it’s like, I typically use my own experiences with receiving EMDR

therapy during trainings. This is not because I’m in love with my own stories — it’s because the experiences of other patients are confiden-tial. I also usually begin the EMDR experience with a meaningful but manageable trauma rather than the most intense. This allows patients to experience EMDR, and develop confidence and teamwork with the therapist without being overwhelmed. Sessions can be intense, a bit like walking over a bed of hot coals to safety on the other side. It’s important to keep moving. I believe it’s important to trust that the mind knows how to heal itself if given the right support.

Part 2 will explore PTSD based on humiliation, betrayal and abandonment. Negative programming from this type of trauma can drain our joy and energy, leaving us dissatisfied with life and with ourselves. This type of trauma occurs in moments of ridicule, threat or rejection by parents, teachers, peers, employers and spouses. It can be fatal, as we’ve seen in victims of bullying.

Dr. Phyllis Kasper has extensive clinical, research and teaching experience. She is a state licensed psychologist and is listed on the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology Web site. Insurance companies can look her up on CAQH for billing psychotherapy sessions. Dr. Kasper has expertise in anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, peak achievement, biofeed-back, hypnosis, EMDR and pain management. For more information, call her at 920.693.2250 or visit www.evolveability.com. She is available at Healthy Connections in Appleton at 920.257.4601.

References: The EMDR Institute website is a great source of information at http://www.emdr.com/general-information/what-is-emdr/history-of-emdr.html.

Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky.See http://youtu.be/gZ5MLn1Cc94 for a short video that clearly shows the

value of EMDR and the basics of how it is done.See http://youtu.be/SM5HZpu3IWY for a longer video that includes EMDR

for anxiety, depression, phobias and other problems, not just PTSD with a demonstration.

430 Cardinal LaneHoward • 920.662.0500

is a small batch specialty coffee roaster. We offer organic coffees, fair trade coffees, shade-grown coffees and

single estate coffees, our unique blends plus a large selection of flavored coffees.

Not just gourmet coffee; we also offer over 70 bulk teas, gift baskets,

coffee and tea accessories. At the Lineville location we serve breakfast and

lunch from 6:30 to 1:30 each day of the week.

gourmet coffee. bulk tea.

@myLaJava2300 Lineville Road

Suamico • 920.544.8230

www.lajavaroastinghouse.com

LaJava a roasting house

InnerDiscoverieswith Trac ie Kle iner

Achieve greater levels of self-awareness, clarity, & emotionalfreedom. Gain clarity & a better understanding of yourself, yourrelationships and life’s challenges. Tracie offers personal growth tools, insights & empowerment through:Astrology • Weekly Radio Program • Energy ClearingTele Classes • Intuitive Coaching • Women’s Networking Group

5471 Waterford Lane, Appleton • (920) 858-9041 [email protected] www.traciekleiner.com

“ EMDR now has years of solid research behind it that shows it works to heal trauma, but we still don’t know all the neurophysiology to explain how it works.”


As dentists, our primary goal is always to help our patients keep all of their teeth for a lifetime. It is not uncommon, however, that due to the cumulative effects of dental

disease, one should lose a tooth. In fact, approximately 70% of adults in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. Unfortunately, the loss of a tooth, in many cases, will lead to more tooth loss. This is because the rates of gum disease, decay and tooth fracture increase in teeth adjacent to a missing tooth.

Traditional options for tooth replacement have been inad-equate to mitigate the risk of further tooth loss. Removable partial dentures are often cumbersome and difficult to wear. In fact, about half of patients are able to chew better without their partial denture. Furthermore, partial dentures wreak havoc on the supporting teeth, leading to greater plaque retention, tooth mobil-ity, and increased decay and gum disease.

When it comes to long-term health, a permanently cemented bridge is only marginally better. Only about 30% survive the first ten years, and only 50% the first fifteen years. Decay and root canal problems are the most common causes of failure and many times will lead to the loss of one of the supporting teeth.

Over the past two decades, fortunately, we are seeing many people abandon both partial dentures and fixed bridges in favor of dental implants. A dental implant is a man-made root replacement for a missing tooth. An implant does not depend on support from the adjacent teeth and, therefore, helps to promote the long-term health of those teeth. A single tooth implant is a standalone solu-tion to the missing tooth problem. Dental implants also boast the highest long-term success rates of all tooth replacement options.

In the majority of cases, the transition from a failing natural tooth to a dental implant takes about 6 to 8 months. When a tooth is unable to be saved, it is removed as gently as possible. This is to assure that there is no damage to the surrounding bone or gum tissue that will eventually support the implant. Many times graft material is placed in the tooth socket to help support the healing of the site and assure that there will be an adequate volume of bone

remaining for successful implant placement. After 3 to 4 months, the bone and gum tissue have healed, and the root portion of the implant is placed. The root-form is a small cylinder made of tita-nium which is gently inserted through the gum tissue and into the underlying bone. This is done very gently, in such a way that there is typically minimal discomfort after the procedure. Sometimes, the implant can be placed at the same time as the removal of the tooth, shortening the total treatment time. After another 3 to 4 months of healing, a new crown can be affixed to the implant, thus completing the treatment. In the case of a front tooth, a tempo-rary replacement is usually provided during healing to fill the space and preserve a natural appearance. The end result is a tooth replacement that feels, functions and lasts like a natural tooth.

For a free 15-minute consultation, call Howard Dental Center at 920.434.4165.

Brian J. Wackwitz, DDS, is the practicing dentist at Howard Dental Center. He is a general dentist that provides all aspects of family dentistry with a special interest and advanced training in dental implants. Visit us at www.howarddentalcenter.com.

Dental implants: a better option for tooth replacementBy Brian J. Wackwitz, DDS

“Dental implants boast the highest long-term success rates of all tooth replacement options.”


Now accepting new patients

High-quality treatment• Small, friendly office• Personalized care•

Take Charge of Your Dental Health!

(920) 434-4165HowardDentalCenter.com

2140VelpAvenue•GreenBay

Connect with us!

Experience theDifference!

Howard Dental Center welcomes

Dr. Brian Wackwitz

“Wonders of Wellness”Between Traditional & Alternative Medicine

424 E. Longview Dr., Suite B, Appleton920-734-6389

Our mission is to help you feel wonderfully well

Our goal is to help you live a long & healthy life

Our staff is caring, compassionate & highly skillful

Cranio-Sacral TherapyChiropracticNutritional CounselingLymphatic DrainageHerbsFood Intolerance Testing

At our treatment center you will be greeted and cared for by compassionate, multi-disciplinary, and highly skilled health care professionals. As a team we seek

and treat the causes associated with a wide range of medical issues.

Dr. Nancy Soliven, D.C., M.D., Chiropractor

Megan Hoffman, C.S.T. Diplomat

THE Y IS FAMILYThe Y provides healthy living programs because wellness in spirit, mind and body strengthens our very being and enhances our interactions with others.

We know parents want the best for their kids and kids want to have fun. That’s why, at the Y, our mission is centered on balance.

We bring families closer together, encourage good

and shared interests.

For many children, families and adults, the Y is a family. It is a place to come where they can learn, grow and thrive.

YMCA OF THE FOX CITIESApple Creek YMCA 920.733.9622 Appleton YMCA 920.739.6135Fox West YMCA 920.757.9820 Heart of the Valley YMCA 920.830.5700Neenah-Menasha YMCA 920.729.9622

www.ymcafoxcities.org

Nature's pathway ad jULy.indd 1 7/4/12 2:29 PM


Oral health maintenance includes brushing, flossing and seeing a hygienist and dentist regularly. Every day, you take measures to maintain your teeth and gums. You

brush and floss your teeth twice daily, and you visit your dentist once or twice per year. The average American spends $400 per year on oral health. How come no one says, “Once you go to a dentist, you have to go for the rest of your life?”

Car maintenance consists of regular oil changes, tire rotations, transmission and radiator flushes, and so on. The average person in the United States spends approximately $1200 per year on car maintenance. If you never rotate or change your tires, they will eventually blow. If you never change your oil, your engine will blow. The same can be said about your spine. The truth is — your spine requires maintenance too!

Arthritis and spinal disorders are the number one and two causes of disability in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Research studies have found that as high as 85% of Americans will suffer from incapaci-tating back pain at some point in their lives. Costs associated with back pain approach $240 billion per year in the U.S., which is staggering not only financially, but also in terms of time lost from work. People are living longer these days and with an increasing

life expectancy comes an even higher risk of crippling spinal prob-lems. Proper maintenance for your spine can slow or even prevent arthritis and spinal disorders from developing as you age. Do you floss your spine? Do you give your spine a 3,000 mile oil change?

A healthy spine is an often overlooked, yet essential, part of a healthy lifestyle. People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not have back pain. Emerging scientific evidence is demonstrating that the nerves in the spinal cord of patients with even small levels of chronic pain undergo structural changes. Changes in nerve function can influence your entire body because the brain, spinal cord and nerves control your entire body, from your skin to your inner organs. As a result, chronic pain can result in much more than just pain; it can cause many parts of your body to malfunction and even amplify psycho-social problems, such as stress, anxiety and depression. Many of the top causes of death in the United States are stress-related, including cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Maintaining a healthy spine can not only keep pain levels low from day to day, but also improve psychosocial problems, overall health and bodily functions.

The best way to maintain a healthy spine is by living an overall healthy lifestyle consisting of a healthy diet, (correct) exercise, proper sleeping habits, good posture and regular chiropractic

chiropractic advantageTHE

chiropractica d v a n t a g e

MOVE WELL TO LIVE WELL.

FREE Consultation (including x-rays)

With a $25 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!Offer good through December 2012.

658 W. Ridgeview Dr, Appleton

thechiroadvantage.com

Winners of the Fox Cities Future 15 Young

Professionals Award!

New Patient Special!

Dr. Brent Buss, DC, CCEP

Dr. Tyler Skibba, DC, CCEP

920.997.9740

unwind... enjoy... feel beautiful

salonARIAN

Arian M. Stiebs, Master StylistN2736 Cty Road QQ, Waupaca

Salon: 715-942-2500 • Cell: [email protected] • Avon Sales Rep.

Your spine requires maintenance too!By Dr. Tyler Skibba, DC, CCEP & Dr. Brent Buss, DC, CCEP


A Night ofInspiration &

Entertainment

Addiction is lonely; Recovery is not.

Doors open at 6:30Silent AuctionDoor Prizes

Delicious Desserts

Program beginsat 7:00

RecoveryUNITED INwe

Tickets $25 • Available at:Step Industries, Neenah

Casa Clare, AppletonMooring Programs, Appleton

Online at www.theouteredge.com

Or Call 920-722-2345

The Mooring Programs, Incorporated

www.stepindustries.comwww.mooringcasa.com

Industries30

Years

September 21, 2012The OuterEdge

303 N. Oneida StreetAppleton, WI

Performanceby:

Janet Planet


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


303 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, WI

Doors open at 6:30Silent Auction | Door Prizes | Delicious Desserts

Program begins at 7:00Tickets $25 • Available at:

STEP Industries, Neenah • Casa Clare, AppletonMooring Programs, Appleton

Online at www.theouteredge.com • Or call 920-722-2345

www.stepindustries.com www.moorubgcasa.com

Dr. Brent Buss, D.C., C.C.E.P. and Dr. Tyler Skibba, D.C., C.C.E.P. practice at The Chiropractic Advan-tage in Appleton. Each has completed over 600 hours of continuing education in the areas of chiropractic medicine, advanced adjusting techniques, physiother-

apy, neurology, TMJ and extremity treatments, sports performance and soft-tissue techniques. Using gentle, effective treatments, these chiropractic physicians focus on giving patients quality healthcare, treating patients of all ages.

visits. It is very important to keep your spine and body as healthy as possible on a daily basis. You might feel great today, but years from now some of you will be thanking yourselves for taking care of your spines now. Some of you will not take care of your spines throughout your lives, and you will likely not be so thankful.

Do you wait until your teeth fall out before seeing a dentist? Hopefully your answer is no. Should you wait until your back goes out before seeing a chiropractor? The answer is no. Regular chiro-practic visits help maintain proper spinal alignment, joint function, posture and nervous system function. A good chiropractor does not simply “crack your back.” A good chiropractor takes a whole-body approach to your health and might do any of the following when necessary for each individual patient: corrective exercises and exercise counseling, postural and ergonomics counseling, extrem-ity adjustments for your arms and legs, soft tissue work, life and nutritional counseling, custom shoe orthotics and more.

Stop neglecting your spine. See a chiropractic physician today to give your spine the regular oil change that it needs and to learn more about things you should be doing daily to brush and floss your spine.

1170 N. Westhill Blvd.920-991-9700


If you suffer from...

We can help you! Call today for a FREE consultation.

Acute or Chronic Pain•Headaches or •MigrainesFibromyalgia•

Anxiety or Depression•Asthma & Allergies•Digestive Disorders•Weight Management•

PMS, Menopause & •Women’s HealthPlus other health •concerns

404 North Main Street, Suite 503Oshkosh, WI 54901 • 920.230.7207

Find us on Facebook!Westshore Acupuncture LLC

A Modern Approach to Ancient Healing... Acupuncture Works!

Did you ever wonder why acupuncturists look at your tongue? Inspection of the tongue, or “tongue diagnosis” is one of the tools your practitioner uses to diagnose a condition of the

body, and holds a prominent place in Chinese medicine. The tongue directly or indirectly connects with the internal organs by way of the acupuncture meridians or channels. For diagnostic purposes, the body of the tongue is divided into areas representing organs such as kidneys, spleen/stomach, liver/gall bladder and heart/lungs.

Changes in the shape, coating and body of the tongue are all important. A healthy tongue is moderately red or pink, not too fat or too pointed, slightly moist, with a thin, white coating, and usually without cracks or crevices, although some cracks may be normal.

The tongue body is observed for shape. A fat tongue with inden-tions along the edges indicates either deficient Qi (circulation) and/or excess dampness in the body. A person may be experiencing fatigue, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, over-think-ing and worrying, swelling in the extremities, and a feeling of heavi-ness or fullness in the body.

The tongue coating is described as being thick or thin, and is important in determining the nature of an illness. A healthy person will have a coat that is usually thin and white, with the color of the tongue showing through. If there is an illness, it is not serious, but in the “exterior” stage (an example would be the beginning of a cold or flu). A white, wet coating indicates cold, while a white, dry coating means that the cold is in the process of turning into “heat.” Yellow coating is a sign of “heat” and means the illness is going deeper into

the body (the cold or flu with a sore throat and fever). A “greasy” coat can be thick or thin, white, yellow or gray, and indicates “dampness” in the body. A tongue with no coating may indicate an overall “dryness” of the internal organs. Some food and medications may change the tongue coating, as will scraping and brushing of the tongue.

The color of the tongue indicates the degree of “heat” in the body and the condition of “Qi” (circulation) and blood. A “pale” tongue is less red than a normal tongue, and may indicate a deficiency in Qi and/or blood. Signs and symptoms may include dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, poor concentration and memory, insomnia and gyne-cological issues, to name a few. A “red” tongue is a sign of heat, and may present as thirst, constipation, hot flashes, night sweats, irritabil-ity, ringing in the ears, skin problems, bad temper, menopause, etc. When the tongue is “purple or bluish” there is a “stagnation” or issue with circulation. Cold limbs, varicose veins, pain (anywhere in the body), liver spots and dusky complexion are a few issues associated with this type.

A tongue can have many combinations of color and/or coat. A red tongue with a yellow greasy coat can be seen in skin conditions such as acne, hives, psoriases, etc., and in urinary infections and dysen-tery. A pale, swollen tongue with a thick white coat may be present in persons who are always cold, or may have back pain, infertility issues, impotence or depression.

The signs and symptoms associated with tongue diagnoses presented here are examples of what may or may not be seen, and do not constitute a complete diagnoses. Observation of the tongue is

Your “tongue” speaks volumes about you!By Carol Hemauer, RN, Lac, Dipl.Ac


Why is this business owner so happy? He just finalized his business succession plan with Epiphany Law. He can retire.

Accessible, Specialized, Efficient...

Less than 30% of business owners have a succession plan. That’s about the same percentage of businesses that survive transitioning to the next generation. Is it any surprise that business owners with a thoroughly planned and carefully executed succession plan are the ones who survive?

At Epiphany Law, we help business owners build succession plans so they can easily transfer their companies to third parties, employees or family members. We also hear it helps them sleep better at night! Let us guide you through the process of creating a succession plan…and peace of mind.

See why Epiphany Law is right for your business. Call or visit www.EpiphanyLaw.com.

920-996-0000 4211 N. Lightning Drive | Appleton, WI

Daily fresh-made pasta & sauce•All natural beef•Organic salmon & vegetables•Gluten-free menu•Vegetarian options available•Happy hour 4-6 pm daily•

Host your special event in one of our private dining rooms. Join our VIP program –

Earn a $25 credit for every $250 spent, plus more great benefits!

Natural. Fresh. Organic.

Johnathan’s italian bistro

1910NorthCasalomaDrive,Appleton•(920)882-7876•johnathansbistro.comOpen Monday-Saturday 11am to 10pm

$10 bottomless

wineAll day, every day!

only one of many diagnostic tools an acupuncturist or Chinese medi-cine practitioner uses to formulate a plan of care for a patient. It is important to not self-diagnose, but seek advice from your practitio-ner in such matters.

Carol Hemauer is the owner and practitioner at Westshore Acupuncture LLC in Oshkosh. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh College of Nursing, and holds a Master of Science in oriental medicine and Bachelor of Science in nutrition from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. Carol completed a medical internship at Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China and is nationally board certified in acupuncture by The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Learn more about acupunc-ture and Chinese medicine by calling 920.230.7207 or visiting Westshore Acupunc-ture on Facebook.

Divine Energy Light-Workers

Rev. Jen Rietveld

DivineLightWorkers.com

Spiritual CounselingSpirit Communication • Soul Release

Energy Work • MeditationsChakra Cleansing and Balancing

And more!

510 E. Wisconsin Ave.Appleton • 920-268-6345

[email protected]


communityCALENDARTuesday, September 4 • 5-6 p.m.Thursday, September 20 • 9-11 a.m.La Leche League Meeting

Green Bay’s La Leche League Group is a wonder-ful resource for pregnant and nursing mothers. Meetings are led by an accredited LLL leader. At group meetings La Leche League leaders and other mothers share experiences, give suggestions and offer support and encouragement. LLL meetings are ideal for learning from and making friends with other mothers. These meetings provide time for mother-to-mother sharing in a friendly and accept-ing atmosphere.

All meetings will be held at Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural, 635 Main St., Green Bay. We will meet ev-ery first Tuesday of the month from 5-6 p.m. and the third Thursday of the month from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays • 5:30-7 p.m.Women and Depression Support Group

Join other women who have similar struggles with depression. Gain support, education and understanding to better manage your feelings of depression. Presented by Saris Counseling, 3405 Commerce Ct., Ste. F, Appleton. Contact Kami at 920.364.9078 or go to www.sariscounseling.com.

Saturday, September 8 • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Belly to Baby Expo

Hosted by Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural, 635 Main St., Green Bay. Featuring Mama Bear Doula, Emily Ciha.

Visit her Web site at www.mamabeardoula.com.

Friday, September 14 • 6-9 p.m.Opening Reception for Megan Kerkhoff at MEG

Opening reception for Megan Kerkhoff, CHC, AADP welcoming her to the Mystical Earth Gallery Healing Center, 112b E. College Ave, Appleton. Meet, greet and get to know Megan. As a holistic health coun-selor and founder of Aayus Holistic Health Services, she now practices at her office inside MEG.

Saturday, September 15FLYoga Basics & Kirtan

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. - You’ll earn your flying wings in just a few short minutes in this beginner’s therapeutic flying yoga practice. $25 in ad-vance/$30 at the door.

• 6-8 p.m. Kirtan - A participatory experience of musical meditation for people of all spiritual backgrounds, beginners are welcome. $15 in advance/$20 at the door.

Location: Inner Sun Yoga Studio, 146 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh. For all the details visit www.inner-sunyogastudio.com.

Contact Inner Sun Yoga Studio at 920.651.1279 or e-mail [email protected].

Saturday, September 15 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Introduction to Ayurveda & Nutrition with Erika King

Cost: $30 (includes lite Ayurvedic lunch). For more information visit www.sattvichealing.org.

Sunday, September 16 • 9-10:30 a.m.Yoga in the Park - with Pura Vida Yoga and the Joy Rising Project

Free 1.5-hour yoga class open to the public. We will accept donations to the Joy Rising Project (pro-viding high-quality wigs to cancer patients). Just bring a mat, a towel and a water bottle!

Location: City Park, AppletonCost: Free, but donations accepted (all proceeds

go to Joy Rising Project).For info contact: Crystal Hill at 920.851.1084 or

[email protected].

Wednesday, Sept. 19 • 7-9 p.m.FREE — Introduction to the Tree of Life Awakening Medicine Wheel

Facilitated by: Laural Virtues WautersThis is your opportunity to learn about the up-

coming Medicine Wheel series that begins Novem-ber 17, 2012 and ends November 10, 2013. Ask questions, meet others who have gone, through the program. A review of the entire year’s program will be available along with dates and times. FREE.

Place: 2619 E. Glacier Drive, Green Bay. For more information go to: www.treeoflife-

awakening.com or e-mail [email protected].

Thursday, September 20 • 3-8 p.m.Sattvic Healing Ayurveda & Yoga Open House

Join all The Marketplace businesses for our open house, held at 124 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah with a grand prize drawing. For more information visit www.sattvichealing.org.

Saturday, September 22Pain Awareness 5K Run/Walk 2012

Join Advanced Pain Management at the 2012 Pain Awareness 5K Run/Walk at Greenfield Park and Golf Course in West Allis, Wisconsin. Pro-ceeds benefit the American Chronic Pain Associa-tion, an organization that seeks to increase edu-cation and resources for pain sufferers. To learn more about this event or to register online, visit www.PainAwarenessRun.com.

Saturday, September 22 • 9 a.m.-NoonMandala Morning — Nature’s Release — Fall Equinox

Facilitated by: Laural Virtues WautersCreate a mandala inspired by the releasing of what

no longer serves you. Learn about the beauty and significance of release as a natural part of the cycle of life. Create a personal healing mandala through guided meditation. (Art kit includes seven rainbow inspired prismacolor pencils, silver gel pen and black paper). No artistic experience is needed.

Place: 2619 E. Glacier Drive, Green Bay.Fee: $50 - Includes mandala supplies. Save $10 if

you attended a mandala class and bring your art kit.For more information go to: www.treeoflifeawak-

ening.com or e-mail [email protected].

Monday-Friday, September 24-28 12-1 and 1-2 p.m.Lunch & Learn: How To Stay Young

Each day during the week of September 24-28, the award-winning chiropractic physicians at The Chiro-practic Advantage, 658 W Ridgeview Dr., Appleton will provide FREE lunch and workshops on different topics about how to stay young as you age. Lectures will begin shortly after 12:00 and 1:00 and last ap-proximately 20-25 minutes, providing ample time around your lunch schedule. Call 920.997.9740 or e-mail [email protected] to re-serve your seat. Seating is limited and must be re-served in advanced.

Tyler Sklbba, DC, CCEP and Dr. Brent Buss, DC, CCEP are recent recipients of several distinguished awards, including Post Crescent and Pulse Young Professionals Future 15 Award and Integrity Man-agement’s Chiropractic Distinguished Five Star Qual-ity Service Award. Visit www.thechiroadvantage.com for more information about The Chiropractic Advantage.

Wednesday, September 263 Seminar Times: 9:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.Immune Health Seminars with Dean Morris

Sponsored by Enzymatic Therapy and Nature’s Way, Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural, 635 Main Street, Green Bay, welcomes Dean Morris for three seminars focused on your immune health. Save the date! FREE. Register on our Web site: www.streuspharmacybaynatural.com/classesevents.

Saturdays, starting Sept. 29 • 8-9 a.m.Love Your Body!

This is a 4-week course focused on improving body image and self worth. We meet weekly and each week the discussion topic will be different.Presented by Saris Counseling, 3405 Com-merce Ct., Ste. F, Appleton. Contact Brenda at 920.364.9078 or go to www.sariscounseling.com.

Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30Saturday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., with evening fire ceremony, Sunday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Munay-Ki & Mandala - Awaken Within — Weekend Intensive

Facilitated by: Laural Virtues WautersThe Munay-Ki helps us to awaken within by step-

ping into peace and becoming agents for transfor-mation. As you are initiated into the Nine Rites you join the Earthkeepers of the world and create a man-dala after each rite to anchor it into your heart. Learn about the cosmology and origin of the Munay-Ki and the mandala and how they can help to heal your energy body. These rites will help to awaken you to the reality of being both human and divine. Learn about the Andean archetypes of shamanic tradition that reside in your chakras and experience sacred cer-emony. This intensive also gives you the tools to gift these rites to others.

Place: 2619 E. Glacier Drive, Green Bay. Fee: $250 - includes three meals, handouts, mandala art kit (seven prismacolor pencils, gold and silver gel pen, black paper, mandala template and carrying case), DVD and PI stone plus a certificate of completion.


September 21, 2012Come join us for STEP Industries’ and Mooring Programs’ fourth annual joint fundraiser. The event will help raise awareness of the joy of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

If we’re going to tell our stories, let’s tell the ones about strength, hope and recovery. -Christopher Kennedy Lawford

Often the stories associated with addiction are not stories about strength, hope and recovery, but instead are about weakness, despair and loss. Those losses include: loss of family and friends, of jobs and materials, of driver’s licenses, of self respect and self care, and, far too often, loss of life itself. Unfortunately, those are the stories we read in local newspapers and see on the evening news. With all the negativity associated with addiction and its related consequences, it makes sense that there is a tremendous amount of shame, embarrassment and stigma associated with addiction to mood-altering chemicals. But if this is all we hear, then the picture is incomplete and only half accurate. There are plenty of stories about strength, hope and recovery from addiction. Stories of redemption and courage, of getting back up and learn-ing how to meet life on life’s terms without the use of drugs and alcohol. United in Recovery aims to do just that — to highlight and celebrate the fruits of recovery.

Our community needs to hear the stories of strength, hope and recovery. We need to know there is hope for those believed to be hope-less. We need to celebrate recovery in our community to help balance the picture. United in Recovery promises to provide an evening of inspiration, entertainment by Janet Planet, a supporter of our shared mission, great desserts, and most of all, camaraderie with others who are committed to recovery for themselves or for their loved ones.

For more information please go to: www.StepIndustries.com and click on the United in Recovery tab.

Addiction is very lonely; recovery most absolutely is not!

Mooring Programs and STEP Industries have worked together for over 30 years in working with men and women suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction, with shared belief that treatment focused on addic-tion, a safe living situation, and, when ready, a safe and supportive employment opportunity provides a very strong foundation for people moving into a life of recovery. Mooring Programs provides residential and treatment opportunities and STEP Industries aids in employment by only hiring people in recovery. Together they have provided recovery opportunities to well over 8000 people in the Fox Cities.


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


Entertainment



Delicious Desserts


RecoveryUNITED INwe




Or Call 920-722-2345



Industries30

Years



Performanceby:

Janet Planet


303 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, WI

Doors open at 6:30Silent Auction | Door Prizes | Delicious Desserts

Program begins at 7:00Tickets $25 • Available at:

STEP Industries, Neenah • Casa Clare, AppletonMooring Programs, Appleton

Online at www.theouteredge.com • Or call 920-722-2345

www.stepindustries.com www.moorubgcasa.com

For more information go to: www.treeoflifeawaken-ing.com or e-mail [email protected].

Saturday, October 6Registration - 8:30 a.m., Walk - 9:45 a.m.Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Register today for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s held at Fox Cities Stadium - Time Warner Cable Field, 2400 N. Casaloma Drive, Appleton. The nation’s largest event to raise aware-ness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989 we’ve mobilized millions to walk against Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. Register today at www.alz.org/walk or call Kim Neher at 920.358.5876 for more information on how to start a team, join a team or walk as an individual!

Saturday, October 13 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Furry Flurry “Tricks and Treats” Pet Walk

The Neenah Animal Shelter invites you to join a morning of HOWLoween doggie fun! Games, raffles, demos, exhibits and food at Riverside Park. Doggie Costume contest and Best Pet Trick contest. Healthy pet services, including pet massage, nail clipping, mi-cro chipping and training tips. 2K pet walk through Riverside and Kimberly Point Parks begins at noon.

Pre-register to compete for top fundraising prizes. More info and pre-registration online at www.NeenahAnimalShelter.org. Or register on walk day at Riverside Park, 500 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah. $15 per walker. Kids under 13 walk free. Proceeds benefit the Neenah Animal Shelter.

Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11Wisdom of the Hearth Weekend — Chanting, Meditations and Teachings on Love as a Way of Life!

Join David Newman (Durga Das) for a Kirtan Im-mersion weekend that includes:

• Kirtan - Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.• Sacred Prayers “Accessing the Wisdom of

Your Heart” - Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-Noon.• Kirtan and the Bhakti Mandala “Opening the

Widsom of Your Heart” - Sunday 1-3:30 p.m.• Yoga with Deb, Live Music with David - Sun-

day, 4-5:30 p.m.Cost: $90 by September 30th (a savings of $20).Location: Inner Sun Yoga Studio, 146 Algoma

Blvd., Oshkosh. For all the details visit www.in-nersunyogastudio.com. Contact Inner Sun Yoga Studio at 920.651.1279 or e-mail [email protected].

November 10, 11 & 17Primordial Sound Meditation as developed by Dr. Deepak Chopra

Northeast Wisconsin’s FIRST EVER Primordial Sound Meditation class. Learn your personal primordial sound and mantra, as well as how to use medi-tation for better well-being for the rest of your life. Taught by Wendy Fahrbach, Chopra-certified instructor. For more information, contact Wendy at info@browndogmeditation or 920.621.4593. Must register before November 3.


COMMUNITY Support our local businesses in the

natural health and green living industry!partners

ACUPUNCTURE

Westshore Acupuncture, LLC404 North Main St., Suite 503, Oshkosh920.230.7207Find us on Facebook!

Westshore Acupuncture is a holistic natural well-ness center. We use traditional Chinese medical therapies, including acupuncture, herbal medicine formulas, whole-food vitamins and supplements, and manual therapies, such as cupping, Tui Na massage, Gua Sha and Moxibustion treatments. Our practitioner has over 25 years experience in health care and can work with you and your physi-cian to stimulate your body’s own natural healing ability, without drugs or chemicals. Call us today for a FREE consultation.

ANIMAL SHELTER

Neenah Animal Shelter951 County Road G, Neenah920.722.9544www.neenahanimalshelter.com

Neenah Animal Shelter has been helping loving pets find loving forever homes for more than 50 years. We are happy to help find the perfect pet

for you. Stop in to meet our adoptable pets or check out their photos and videos on our Web site.

ASTROLOGICAL ADVISOR

Tracie A. Kleiner, CAEH5471 Waterford Lane, Appleton920.858.9041tracie@traciekleiner.comwww.traciekleiner.com

Tracie Kleiner is an astrologer, energy healer and intuitive advisor who serves women by helping them find clarity, insight, and inner validation to shift negative or repetitive patterns

that block their joy, life force and/or emotional freedom. Tracie utilizes her studies and certifica-tions in psychology, advanced energy healing, and astrology to provide both practical coaching and self-awareness techniques to heal, transform, and uplift at the conscious as well as the subconscious levels of the mind and heart.

BODYWORK

New Possibilities Integration, LLCVictoria L. Huss, Certified Rolfer™103 W. College Ave., Suite 601, Appleton920.427.7653 • www.wisconsinrolfing.com

Rolfing® Structural Integration is a transformative bodywork and education system designed to align and balance the body.

Many of us have old habits, accidents and pat-terns “locked” into our posture and musculature — causing chronic pain, inflexibility and decreased mobility. Rolfing® unwinds this chronic strain and offers new possibilities for standing, moving and being.

BOUTIQUE - WIGS/BREAST CARE

Nell’s Wigs2031 S. Webster Ave., Suite B, Green Bay920.393.4912 • [email protected]

Nell’s Wigs is a full service, licensed wig salon dedicated to discreet and personable service. Whether you need a wig for medical hair

loss, fashion, cosmetic, work, travel or fun, our mission is to make you feel comfortable and con-fident in your style. We carry the largest inventory of designer wigs in Wisconsin!

CHIROPRACTIC

Hendrickson Chiropractic & Wellness Center2020 Jackson St., Oshkosh920.236.1200www.hendricksonchiro.com

At Hendrickson Chiropractic and Wellness Center our state-of-the-art facilities help you discover the true wellness lifestyle. We will show you the natu-ral way to better health without medications. Af-ter a few visits you will see why chiropractic is the safe and effective alternative to surgery. Drs. Jerry and Seth Hendrickson are committed to bringing you better health and way of life through chiro-practic wellness care. Patients are assured of re-ceiving the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology.

The Chiropractic AdvantageDr. Brent Buss, DC, CCEPDr. Tyler Skibba, DC, CCEP658 W. Ridgeview Dr., Appleton920.997.9740 • www.thechiroadvantage.com

Our chiropractic physi-cians perform gentle,

effective treatments, treating patients of all ages. Each doctor has undergone rigorous training on diagnosing and treating health problems of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and they are unparalleled in their knowledge of the neck, back and extremities. We focus on you, striving to make your experience warm, friendly and comforting.

COLON HYDRO-THERAPY

Natural Healing SolutionsCertified Colon Hydro-Therapists345 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite #6, Appleton920.830.3909www.naturalhealingsolutionsllc.com

Feel healthier, remove toxic waste from your body and relieve symptoms like chronic fatigue, constipation and

skin problems. Carl & Carol Ann offer colon hy-drotherapy through the Wood Gravitational Method. A colonic is a gentle internal bath to cleanse the colon and rejuvenate the body. Colon hydrotherapy also restores the body’s PH balance, stimulates the immune system and allows free passage of nutrients into the blood.

COMPOST

Compost Joe’sN8611 Ridge Rd., Van Dyne920.921.6223www.compostjoes.com

Compost Joe’s is a commercially licensed composter. “Working Towards Zero Waste” with envi-ronmentally friendly landfill di-

version programs. We sell compost by the yard and cubic foot bags for plants, gardens and yards. We are available for compost education classes and have a complete showroom selling compost-ing tools, rain barrels and biobags. A green or-ganic experience awaits you and your friends.


CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE

Chic to Chic, LLC311 N. Mall Dr., Appleton • 920.882.2200N474 Eisenhower Dr., Appleton • 920.882.4050417 N. Main St., Oshkosh • 920.651.1900www.chictochicconsignment.com

Chic to Chic, A Women’s Consignment Boutique carries mall brand/name brand/designer brand clothing, sizes 00 to 3x, plus shoes, jewelry and handbags. Most popular brands are Banana Republic,

Lucky, Ann Taylor, Limited and Coach. Owners Tammy Eiting and Jill Nelson opened their first boutique in 2007 and have now expanded to 3 locations; 2 in Appleton on east and west College Avenue and downtown Oshkosh (where every-thing is always 50% off).

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Cleansing Spirits BodyworkCasie PelnarSeymour, WI920.217.3667 • [email protected]“Promoting Health & Harmony”

Craniosacral therapy is a light touch and can be integrated with VHT, reiki and matrix energetic to help the body find the proper alignment. When integrated with these non-invasive techniques, the body is able to recognize restrictions that are compromising the natural healing process. The body is then able to clear these restrictions, which allows healing to begin.

Therapeutic PulseSharon Blake, CMT345 E. Wisconsin Ave., #8, Appleton920.740.5101 • www.iahp.com/[email protected]

Sharon helps your body find balance integrating craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage therapy, visceral ma-nipulation and therapeutic massage. Craniosacral therapy (CST) helps the

nervous system “reboot” to find a new, calmer bal-ance. CST is beneficial for: stress, depression, TMJ, headaches & migraines, ADD/ADHD, reflux & colic and more. Hours by appointment.

DENTAL

Twohig DentalWilliam J. Twohig, DDS417 E. Ann St., Weyauwega920.867.3101 • www.drtwohig.com

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

DERMATOLOGY

Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C.Locations in Green Bay, De Pere, Bellevue, Sha-wano, Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, Oconto Falls, Grafton, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Neenah, Apple-ton, Manitowoc, New Londonwww.dermwisconsin.com

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. Visit our Web site to sched-ule an appointment.

EDUCATION

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork2200 American Blvd., De Pere 920.338.9500 • www.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 mas-sage therapist! Call today!

ENTERTAINMENT

Funset Boulevard3916 W. College Ave., Appleton920.993.0909 • www.funset.com

Funset Boulevard is an amazing Hollywood-themed restaurant and entertainment center with attrac-tions for everyone in the family. Our

“best-in-the-Midwest” family entertainment center includes: 14-screen movie theatre, Funset Grill Res-taurant featuring the best pizza in the area, laser tag, outdoor mini-golf and batting cages, bumper cars, train ride, carousel, giant kids playroom and over 100 arcade games. Birthday party packages available.

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION

Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center1486 Kenwood Dr., Menasha • 920.722.2100www.HealthyMeToday.com

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

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

FURNITURE

Reclaimed DesignsJenny Peterson 47 S. Main St., Clintonville • 715.250.1571See portfolio at: www.jensgardenofhealing.com

Jenny at Reclaimed Designs has a love of furni-ture. She specializes in painting, distressing and re-upholstering a variety of furniture. Handmade upholstered headboards and room screens are also a specialty that she provides. Jenny uses re-cycled materials as much as possible, along with chemical-free paints and finishes. See her Web site for her portfolio or stop in to see her studio. Studio hours vary, please call ahead of time.

GOURMET RETAIL/GIFT

The Wire Whisk767 North Casaloma Dr., 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 available. 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.

HAIR RESTORATION

Natural Tresses10 E. College Ave., Suite 222, Appleton920.358.5419 • www.naturaltresses.co

Natural Tresses is a pro-fessional hair exten-sion studio, specializ-ing in over 20 different

extension techniques and is also a custom wig boutique. Our nationally certified wigmaster is on staff to service any of your hair restoration needs. We carry an exclusive selection of hair extensions, custom wigs and hairpieces. We also specialize in custom makeup, wig restoration, cleaning and repair services, and we hold workshops and class-es throughout the year.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Anytime FitnessFor a location near you, visit our Web site.www.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, private restrooms and showers. Anywhere Club Access allows you to visit more than 1,000 clubs worldwide.


Lake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC730 Lake Park Rd., Menasha920.882.8900 • www.lakeparkfitness.comSee our ad on pg. 9.

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

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS

9th Street Wellness Center1028 9th St., Green Bay920.490.9699 • [email protected]

“The place that en-courages your path to a wellness lifestyle.”

Karen Stoehr is the creator of the 9th St. Wellness Center. The path to well-ness is a concept that embraces multi-ple healing arts, see below:

• Wellness doctors,www.chrysalis-center.com. • Jin Shin Jyutsu, www.keyelementswi.com. • Spiritual living, www.csl.org.• Mentoring-tutoring, www.celebrationacademy.org.• Stress reduction, www.coffeenewsnewis.com.• Massage therapy, aura photography, hypno-

therapy, reiki, acupressure, fitness (yoga-zum-ba-garments), coaching, wellness-nutritional products and astrology.

The new concept of the 9th St. Wellness Center provides space for practitioners and vendors to have office space without the expense of a per-manent office. Visit our Web site for more details.

HEALTH FOOD STORE

Terry Naturally2625 Development Dr., Suite 40, Green Bay920.965.1002 • www.terrynaturally.comHours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.Farmer’s Market Every Wednesday, 3-7 p.m.

Stop in and talk with our knowledgeable staff to get your

health questions answered. We can recommend a natural protocol for you to take charge of your health. We carry a full line of nutritional supple-ments, organic bulk olive oils & vinegars, specialty foods, locally raised meats, health & beauty prod-ucts and much more!

HEALTHY FOODS

Isagenix920.886.1106 • www.angelsinfluence.com

Isagenix: world leader in whole-body nutri-tional cleansing, cellu-lar replenishing and

youthful aging. Whole body health — since peo-ple are living longer, it’s more important than ever to take care of internal and external health. The Isagenix product philosophy includes a tireless pursuit of quality and innovation to provide prod-ucts — along with an opportunity — that enables people to truly live better and longer! Find out how you can improve your health through weight management, youthful aging and even have your own home-based business. Call 920.886.1106 or check out www.angelsinfluence.com.

Oneida Community Integrated Food Systems3976 W. Mason St., Oneida920.869.4530www.oneidanation.org/ocifs

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 Apple Orchard offers pick-your-own apples. Please call or e-mail for varieties and picking hours.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE

Peace & Wellness CenterPatricia Poole920.819.3774 • [email protected] www.patriciampoole.com

Patricia Poole has been providing hypnosis and energy healing private sessions and classes for 14 years. She offers information on hypnosis, reiki, Reconnective Healing 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 e-mail today to set up your appointment.

Wonders of WellnessDr. Nancy Soliven, D.C., M.D., ChiropractorMegan 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-disciplinary, 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 and food intolerance testing. Schedule your appointment today.

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

Life Force Wellness Center, LLCAlexandria S. Binkowski, MH, ND, MS404 N. Main St., Suite 106, Oshkosh920.217.1769 • [email protected]

Are you feeling stressed over work, fi-nances or a relationship? Are you an actor, athlete, artist or musician who has lost your groove and wants to re-gain it plus go beyond to your full po-

tential? If so, contact me for an integrated ap-proach to achieve total health and well-being. Join me on a journey to enhance your naturally born gifts and to help you live the life you were des-tined for — a LIFE IN BALANCE. Collaboration, holistic, intuitive and empathic methods are used to reach your goals fast and effectively.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Wellness Essentials, LLC456 N. Main St., OshkoshLocated at the Harmony Wellness Center920.410.4022 • www.WellnessEssentialsLLC.comProviding Innovative Wellness with Care & Integrity

Kari A. Uselman, Ph.D., has been in private practice since 2006. She is nationally certified in biofeedback and complex homeopathy, and is a practitioner of quantum reflex analy-

sis, vastu bioenergetics, craniosacral therapy, Re-connective Healing, BioGenesis & more. Kari weaves her intuition, love and caring into her ses-sions to support her clients and works with all ages. She is certified through the Natural Thera-pies Certification Board, holds a professional membership with the Pastoral Medical Associa-tion and has been inducted into the Native Amer-ican Nemenhah Band as a Quantum Healer.

HOME HEALTH

HomeAid Health Care1463 Kenwood Dr., Menasha920.969.0526www.homeaidhealthcare.com

HomeAid Health Care is a safe and affordable solution to indepen-dent living for seniors. HomeAid provides a full range of non-medi-

cal services including: companion care, personal care, home support care, transport care and thera-peutic care. All our services are designed to keep seniors in the Fox Valley living independently and happily at home; the place we all prefer to be.

COMMUNITYpartners

COMMUNITYpartners


HOME PERFORMANCE CONSULTING/CONTRACTING

Eclipse Energy4538 N. French Rd., 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 & WELLNESS

Wise Woman WellnessRandi Mann, NP — Owner, Board Certified Woman’s Health Nurse Practitioner and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner1480 Swan Rd., De Pere920.339.5252 • www.wisewomanwellness.com


Randi Mann, NP, helps women of all

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

research, and offers integration of complementary and conventional approaches. Mann has achieved the prestigious NAMS Menopause Practitioner Cer-tification and has spoken nationally on behalf of the Bioidentical Hormone Initiative. She is skilled at pre-scribing customized, bioidentical hormones when needed. Attend the introductory seminar “End Hor-mone Havoc — Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy” to learn the fundamentals of hormone changes, treatment options and great self care. Call for an appointment or register for a seminar today!

LANDSCAPE

Ranger Services Inc.Urban Forestry and Landscape ManagementP.O. Box 2221, Appleton, WI 54912920.731.3511

LAND

SCAPE & URBAN FOREST MANAGEM

ENT

P.O. Box 2221, Appleton, WI 54912

RANGERSERVICES, INC

Ranger Services Inc. is an urban for-estry and landscape management firm providing technical assistance and ser-vice to communities, residential and

commercial accounts. The staff consists of degreed foresters, resource managers and certified arborists providing management and service in:

• Tree pruning/removal/plant health care/planting.• Landscape management and maintenance.• Street tree ordinance development/revision.• Street and park tree inventory.• Tree maintenance training programs.• Urban forestry management plans.• Tree appraisal.• Lawn service and maintenance.

LAWN CARE

Backyard Organics920.850.7450info@backyardorganics.netwww.backyardorganics.net

Todd and Tara Rockweit are owners of Backyard Organics, LLC, Wiscon-sin’s first organic land

care business accredited by NOFA, one of two orga-nizations in the country that accredit Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs). Backyard Organics also supplies organic weed herbicides and a variety of natural and organic pest repellents either in bulk and/or ready to spray bottles. To read more about our products and services or if you would like to submit a question, please visit our Web site, e-mail or call us.

LIFE COACH

Life Spectrums, LLCJoan M. EkProfessional Life Coach/Reiki Master/ Registered Yoga Teacher920.733.9793 • [email protected]

With over 25 years experi-ence in several areas of health care, Joan special-

izes in providing a safe, honest, nurturing, chal-lenging (and fun!) environment for individuals to explore their innate potential to heal and live the quality life of their choosing. She offers profes-sional life coaching services, reiki therapy and teaching, yoga instruction for all abilities, resource and referral services, seminars and workshops to empower each person on an integrative basis.

Wise Woman Wellness LLCJulie Rider, OTR, CLCP 1480 Swan Rd., De Pere920.339.5252 • www.wisewomanwellness.com


Julie Rider is a regis-tered occupational

therapist, life coach practitioner and certified Just For Me™ Wellbeing Group Coach. She encourages indi-viduals to discover their very best self. As a coach, Julie partners with

her clients to empower them to stretch beyond their limits and to see opportunities within obsta-cles, to map out and achieve goals, and to ulti-mately reach overall wellness and effectiveness in all areas of their lives. She is available for individual coaching in person or by telephone, as well as of-fers group coaching. She is available to visit your company for group presentations with content tai-lored to your specific needs.

LIGHT-WORKERS

Divine Energy Light-WorkersRev. Jen Rietveld510 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton920.268.6345 • [email protected]

Rev. Jen Rietveld offers divinely guided services in the form of: spiritual coun-seling, soul release, energy work, property clearings and blessings, ani-mal communication, single or group-

meditations, spirit communication and channel-ing, chakra cleansing, weddings, funerals and more. For a full description of her services, please visit her Web site at DivineLightWorkers.com. To schedule an appointment, please e-mail Rev. Jen at [email protected] or call/text at 920.268.6345.

MANDALA & SHAMANIC REIKI

Tree of Life AwakeningLaural Virtues WautersGreen Bay • 920.544.4047www.treeoflifeawakening.comlaural@treeoflifeawakening.com

Tree of Life Awakening helps you heal at the level of the soul through private sessions and inspirational classes. Laural Virtues Wauters is a certified shamanic practitioner, man-

dala facilitator and reiki master. She is a graduate of the Four Winds and has studied with Betsy Bergstrom, Sandra Ingerman, Ana Laramendi and Jose Luis Herrera. Laural received her mandala cer-tification from Dr. Judith Cornell. Laural combines her life experience and professional background to help empower others.

MASSAGE THERAPY

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 oppor-tunity for our students to complete state required massage hours while offering professional quality massages at a discount to the public! Make an appointment today!

Find out more information on advertising your business in the

Nature’s Pathways Community Partners Directory.

Contact: [email protected]

COMMUNITYpartners


Intuitive Touch, LLCSue Noffke, LMT8095 Tribute Dr., Neenah920.850.0440 • [email protected]

Relax and renew your body, mind and spirit at Intuitive Touch. Sue Noffke, a licensed massage therapist, offers her clients intuitive energy and therapeutic touch massage therapy. She also pro-vides Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy®, “the deep-est, most luxurious massage on the planet,” and flotation therapy, allowing you to experience total rejuvenation and relaxation in a float tank. Call to-day to schedule your appointment.

MEDICAL SPA

Advanced AestheticsDanielle Netzer, LE920.412.0706 • [email protected] Winek, RN920.858.9478 • [email protected] W. College Ave., Suite 801, Appleton

Advanced Aesthetics is dedi-cated to providing advanced skin care treatments specifi-cally designed with the cli-ent’s needs in mind. Danielle

(LE) and Denise (RN) provide excellent quality skin care products, cosmetic injectables and tools to increase your results at home. We will design the perfect system for you to maximize your treatment results. After comparing, you will find that we of-fer the best prices in town!

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

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

and function. We strive to improve our clients’ skin through our professional 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!

MIDWIVES

Appleton Community Midwives & Birth Center308 E. Northland Ave., Appleton920.882.6200www.wisconsinmidwives.com

Our compassionate care-giving team offers comprehensive tradi-tional midwifery care, including VBAC, water, home and birth cen-

ter birth. We provide complete maternity care — prenatal visits, birth and postpartum. Our birth center is cozy and welcoming, equipped with spe-cially designed water birth tubs. We do insurance verification and billing and offer flexible payment plans for cash pay clients.

BirthWise1703 S. Oneida St., Ste. C, Appleton920.574.3074wisconsinbirthcenter.com

BirthWise Health & Birth Center is the only nationally accredited birth center in northeast WI.

Our wonderful midwives provide personal and com-prehensive prenatal care, home or birth center birth, water birth, postpartum care and lactation support. Call to schedule a free tour/consult 920.574.3074, or find us at wisconsinbirthcenter.com. We look for-ward to meeting you!

NATURAL BEAUTY

Clean Aura Natural SoapCourtney Hansen — OwnerPO Box 2201, Fond du Lac920.251.5477 • www.mycleanaura.com

At Clean Aura, we lovingly create all-natural products to please the body, mind and soul. We believe what we put onto our bodies is just as impor-

tant as what we put into them. Clean Aura offers an extensive line of luxurious soaps, moisturizing lip & body balms, perfume oils and natural bug spray — all locally made!

NUTRITION

Masterpiece Nutritional Counseling Kendra Kadrik, CNT920.680.5778kendra@masterpiecenutrition.commasterpiecenutrition.com

Kendra Kadrlik owns Masterpiece Nutri-tion, a nutrition consulting business spe-cializing in educating clients on their food choices and directing them on which ones work with their health goals

and which ones could be sabotaging them. The benefits and dangers of certain foods and natural health topics are taught via seminars, group chal-lenges, and one-on-one consulting. “What you eat literally becomes you. You have a choice in what you’re made of.”

Nutritional Healing, LLCKimberly Neher, MS, Clinical Nutritionist658 W. Ridgeview Dr., [email protected]

Kimberly Neher, MS, is the clinical nutri-tionist located inside The Chiropractic Advantage. Her passion lies in support-ing people’s health through evidence-based medicine (risks versus benefits of

medications) and healing therapies through nutri-tion. Kimberly has experience working with clients regarding weight and fatigue issues, sports nutri-tion, food sensitivities and allergies, and general health concerns such as high blood pressure, high glucose levels, high cholesterol/triglycerides, thyroid

conditions and irritable bowel disorders. With her master’s degree in human nutrition and Metagenics certification in First Line Therapy, Kimberly has an in-depth study of nutrition as a complementary medicine. Transform your life through natural, clini-cally proven methods of healing via nutrition, and remedy the cause of your illness or weight concerns!

ORGANIC PRODUCE

Park Ridge OrganicsN8410 Abler Rd., 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 Vegeta-ble Share Program (CSA concept), at the Down-town Appleton Farmer’s Market and at their on-farm store.

PAIN MANAGEMENT/RELIEF

Advanced Pain Management (APM)2595 Development Dr., Suite 150, Green BayLocations also in Appleton and Oconto Falls888.901.PAIN (7246) www.APMhealth.com

Advanced Pain Manage-ment (APM) is committed to providing patients with

innovative pain management services. APM strives to deliver the most advanced, minimally invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic services to enable pa-tients to restore function, relieve pain and renew hope. Whether it’s back or neck pain, work injury, sciatica or a painful condition; APM has a pain management doctor who can help pinpoint the source of pain.

EvolveAbilityPhyllis Kasper, Ph.D.920.693.2250 • [email protected]

Dr. Phyllis Kasper is a licensed psy-chologist with expertise in anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, peak achievement,

biofeedback, hypnosis, EMDR and pain manage-ment. She is available at Lighthouse Therapy Ser-vices in Sheboygan, 920.451.8667, Pathways Counseling Center in Brookfield, 262.641.9790 and Healthy Connections in Appleton, 920.257.4601.

COMMUNITYpartners


Quality Therapy311 Reaume Ave., Kaukauna920.462.4583 • www.quality-therapy.comServing the Fox Valley

Quality Therapy is client-cen-tered and focused on predict-able outcomes. We strive to uphold the dignity of pa-

tients, accommodating schedule allowing recov-ery in your own home. Our specialized programs include: chronic pain program, back pain program and digestinal disorder program. We also offer craniosacral, visual manipulation, lymphedema with vaso-pneumatic pump and electro therapeu-tic point stimulation. Don’t put it off any longer. The more you wait the more serious your problem may become.

PERSONAL CARE/NUTRITION

Botanical IndulgenceSandy White 1162 Westowne Dr., Neenah920.725.1380 • www.botanicalindulgence.com

The success of a business comes from more than just the owner. A truly success-ful business will have an

enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff hand chosen by the owner. Here at Botanical Indulgence, 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 Win-neconne exit in Neenah and turn left at Culver’s.

PET HEALTH

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 diabe-tes. We also carry pet gifts including dog and cat socks, breed-specific pillows, videos and Dog- and Cat-opoly.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ardent PhotographyDowntown Neenah920.858.9827 Fox Cities262.292.9513 Milwaukeewww.ardentphoto.com

Ardent Photography is a boutique portrait, wedding and boudoir

photography studio located in Historic Downtown Neenah. Our goal is to form close relationships with our clients to make your photography experi-ence remarkable - you deserve exceptional service and exquisite photography. Our style is clean, col-orful and classic - rooted in tradition and elegance. Photographer, Amy Gaerthofner, will make you look amazing and you’ll have a blast along the way.

REFLEXOLOGY

Get Rubbed the Right Way Cathy Allen, LPN, Certified ReflexologistGreater Green Bay Area920.370.0313 • [email protected] and party rates available by request

I provide reflexology of the feet, hands or both at your home/business or at 9th Street Wellness Center in Green Bay. Call for an appointment.

Improves and relieves many “dis-eases” of the body. What can reflexology do for you?

• Boost the immune system.• Normalize body functions.• Release stress and tension.• Relax and rebalance the mind and body.• Support the body’s natural healing abilities.• Promote better sleep.

RESTAURANT

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que1170 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton920.991.9700www.famousdaves.com

Not everybody has the whole day to spend slow-smokin’ the best BBQ in America. But ev-erybody has a phone. And

that’s all it takes to bring home your favorite BBQ piping hot and ready for dinner tonight! Or stop in to try our healthy Citrus Grill. Dave loves makin’ calorie watchers feel like they’re cheating. Citrus Grill items are a tasty 660 calories or less. Served with two juicy grilled pineapple steaks and fresh steamed broccoli.

Nakashima of Japan • Katsu-Ya of Japan4100 W. Pine St., Appleton • 920.739.60572200 Holmgren Way, Green Bay • 920.494.4103511 W. College Ave., Appleton • 920.882.4183www.nakashimas.com

Nakashima Sushi is your healthy alternative when dining out. We take the freshest fish or vegeta-ble, wrap it in vinegar rice and roasted seaweed for a taste that

is simple satori (enlightenment). We feature Avo-cado, Asparagus and Spinach Salad, Tofu Salad, Ceviches, Grilled Salmon and many more healthy selections!

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine253 W. Northland Ave., Appleton920.733.3003www.sairamcuisine.com

The area’s finest authentic Indian res-taurant. Join us today to find out why we won the “Best Indian Food” Golden Fork Award from 2005-2011!

We offer a large selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Catering is available and we have a ban-quet room for parties up to 40 people.

SALON

Absolute Transformation Salon518 Ohio St., Oshkosh920.385.7026www.yellowbook.com • Find us on Facebook!

Absolute Transformation Salon opened three years ago this May. Our goal was to create a more natural, organic, healthy salon and

to offer our guests a great healthy environment to get their hair done. We researched our color line and hair care lines to make sure that they were as natural, organic and vegan friendly as possible. We feature Organic Color Systems and Onesta hair care products and have had great results! Julie, Jen and Sherry pride themselves on their continuing educa-tion and all have over 16 years experience behind the chair. Jen is also an Organic Color Systems edu-cator. We are very fortunate to have her with us. Absolute Transformation Salon is a full service salon that features color, cuts, perms, facials, pedicures and nail services. We look forward to serving you.

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

Looking for a place to unwind and be pampered? Welcome to Salon Arian where your beauty needs are met. Arian is a master stylist who offers fash-ionable 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 private making it easier to enjoy the experience. The services are pleasurable and af-fordable; you will leave feeling happy and satisfied.




COMMUNITYpartners


SENIOR HEALTH

Prairie Home Assisted Living1463 Kenwood Dr., Menasha920.969.0526www.prairiehomeassistedliving.com

Prairie Home Assisted Living pro-vides loving kindness in a home-like setting. Family owned and operated, Prairie Home is com-

mitted to creating a warm, nurturing and safe environment for the elderly.

SPECIALTY FOODS

Cujak’s Wine Market & Wine Bar47 N. Main St., Fond du Lac920.922.2499www.cujakswinemarket.com

Cujak’s Wine Market, LLC, is your local specialty wine store downtown Fond du Lac where the focus is on quality wine for

your dollar. Buying wine should not be scary; Sara is there to help you select wines. We feature An-ton’s extra virgin olive oils and vinegars. You can sample before you buy. Cujak’s, where wine shop-ping is easy and fun.

Lamers Dairy & Country StoreOff Hwys. 441 & CE N410 Speel School Rd., 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 environmental impact. Lamers Dairy — Dairyland’s Best — serv-ing Northeast Wisconsin since 1913. Farmer cer-tified to contain no artificial hormones. Find glass bottles at many retail locations or visit Lamers Country Store.

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 CHI

The Oshkosh Tai Chi Center803 Waugoo Ave., Oshkosh920.233.2605oshkoshtaichicenter.com

Beginner classes held Mondays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., also at the Oshkosh Senior Center Thursdays at noon. Ad-vanced classes are Mondays at 12

p.m. and 7 p.m. $10 per session or $140 for 12 weeks. Also offering special beginner classes Thurs-days at 6:30 p.m. with master teacher Mike Milews-ki. He also teaches advanced 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.

TRANSPORTATION

Valley Transit801 S. Whitman Ave., Appleton920.832.5800www.appleton.org/vt

Valley TransitThink outside the car.

Valley Transit provides safe and reliable public transportation to the

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

YOGA

Inner Sun Yoga Studio146 Algoma Blvd., Suite 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 Hi-malayan. Come and be inspired!

Pura Vida YogaCrystal M. Hill (Rohde), RYT2416 W. Nordale Dr., [email protected]

Pura Vida Yoga, LLC, offers group power Vinyasa yoga classes, private yoga sessions, yoga life coaching and nutrition/weight loss coaching in Ap-pleton. The amazing staff is passion-

ate about helping others reach their full potential both on and off the mat! Contact Crystal M. Hill - RYT & owner at 920.851.1084 or [email protected] for more information!

ZENITH MASTER HEALERS

Mystical Earth Gallery (MEG)City Center Plaza112b E. College Ave., Appleton920.993.1122 • mysticalearthgallery.com

Zenith, a healing art form, succinctly stated removes the blockages which stop the seeker from their path and as-sists in the healing process of the body, mind and spirit. Using sacred geome-

try, 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.

PLEASE RECYCLE!Give this copy

to a friendCOMMUNITYpartners

COMMUNITYpartners





9th Street Wellness Center ............................................ 29192 Main St./An Angel’s Influence ................................ 12Absolute Transformation Organic Salon......................... 28Advanced Aesthetics ..................................................... 67Advanced Pain Management ........................................ 49Aerial Pole Dance .......................................................... 72Anytime Fitness ........................................................... 100Appleton Community Midwives .................................... 47Ardent Photography ..................................................... 11Avenue 91.1 ................................................................... 7Backyard Organics ........................................................ 54Bay Area Yoga .............................................................. 17Birthwise ....................................................................... 35Blue Sky ........................................................................ 67Botanical Indulgence ..................................................... 35Bouwer Printing ............................................................ 69Brown Dog Meditation and Wellness Center ................. 53Chic to Chic, LLC .......................................................... 30Chiropractic Advantage ................................................ 84Clean Aura Soap Company ........................................... 64Compost Joe’s ............................................................... 68Connections ................................................................. 55Crystal Pathway ............................................................ 59Cujak’s Wine Market ..................................................... 71Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, SC ....................... 2Divine Energy Light-Workers ......................................... 87Eclipse Energy ............................................................... 31Epiphany Law ............................................................... 87EvolveAbility ................................................................. 80Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que .............................................. 85Funset Boulevard .......................................................... 21Furniture Phases ............................................................ 41Gill-Tech Academy ........................................................ 61Goodwill Industries ....................................................... 33Great Basin Indoor Air ................................................... 73Great Harvest Bread Company ...................................... 29Green Bay Botanical Garden.......................................... 10Harmony Cafe .............................................................. 77Healthy Living Events .................................................... 43HomeAid Health Care ................................................... 45Howard Dental ............................................................. 83Inner Sun Yoga Studio................................................... 66Intuitive Touch, LLC ....................................................... 38Johnathan’s Bistro ......................................................... 87Just Act Natural .............................................................. 9Kangen Water, Chris Bulik ............................................. 77Kindred Healthcare ....................................................... 26Kleiner, CAEH, Tracie ..................................................... 81LaJava, a Roasting House .............................................. 81Lake Effect Therapeutic Massage .................................. 62Lake Park Swim & Fitness ................................................ 9

Lamers Dairy, Inc. .......................................................... 53LearningRx .................................................................... 21Life Force Wellness Center ............................................ 79Life Spectrums .............................................................. 74Making Art of Life ......................................................... 39Masterpiece Nutrition ................................................... 37Mooring Programs & STEP Industries ............................. 85Mystical Earth Gallery .................................................... 27Nakashima, Inc. ............................................................ 98Nancy Soliven, Wonders of Wellness ............................. 83Natural Healing Solutions .............................................. 79Natural Healthy Concepts ............................................. 13Natural Tresses .............................................................. 41Nell’s Wigs .................................................................... 25New Possibilities Integration .......................................... 34Niemuth’s Southside Market ......................................... 66Nutritional Healing ........................................................ 49Olivu 426 ...................................................................... 43Oneida Nation Farms ...................................................... 5Oshkosh Tai Chi Center ................................................. 11Outagamie County Dept. of Solid Waste ....................... 42Park Ridge Organics ...................................................... 68Peace & Wellness Center ............................................... 22Pura Vida Yoga ............................................................. 53Quality Therapy ............................................................. 59Ranger Services ............................................................. 65Reclaimed Designs ........................................................ 24Rejuvenessence mediSpa ............................................... 99Revolution Dojo ............................................................ 75Sai Ram Indian Cuisine .................................................. 59Salon Arian ................................................................... 84Saris Counseling, LLC .................................................... 24Sattvic Healing & Yoga .................................................. 77Soul Energy ................................................................... 78Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural .................................... ....22Terry Naturally/EuroPharma ..................................... 14, 15The Olive Cellar ............................................................. 58The Wire Whisk ............................................................ 33Two Gals Cleaning ........................................................ 11Twohig Dental............................................................... 40Valley Transit ................................................................. 23Vander Wielen Health & Wellness Center ...................... 52Victoria’s Pet Nutrition ................................................... 16Wellness Essentials ........................................................ 12Westshore Acupuncture ................................................ 86Wise Woman Wellness, LLC ............................................ 3Wrap A Thinner You ..................................................... 53YMCA .......................................................................... 83

advertiserDIRECTORY SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail

PAYMENT OPTIONS:1. Mail this form with a check or credit

card information to Nature’s Pathways, PO Box 2735, Appleton, WI 54912.

Card type

Card number

Exp.

3-digit security code

2. Call us at 877.479.7209 to provide your credit card information by phone.

magazine

YES! I would like to get on the path to healthy living by subscribing to Nature’s Pathways magazine for just $35 per year.

NEW

GROW YOUR COMMUNITY

EAT, DRINK & BUY LOCAL


facebook.com/NakashimaOfJapan4100 W. Pine St. , Appleton • 920-739-6057

facebook.com/KatsuYaOfJapan511 W. College Ave., Downtown Appleton • 920-882-4183

facebook.com/NakashimaGreenBay2200 Holmgren Way, Green Bay • 920-494-4103

Basil HamacHi - Yellowtail with a spicy yuzu basil soy.

GinGer Tuna cevicHe - Yellowfin Tuna infused with grated ginger, sesame seeds, jalapeno, onions and lime.

Tuna Bowl - Chopped Ahi Tuna and Avocado with green onion, masago and a spicy sesame oil.

Daikon salaD - Japanese radish, cucumber and carrots on a bed of fresh spinach greens with a sweet miso dressing.

kiwi roll - Eel, cucumber, avocado, tempura crunch, topped with kiwi and eel sauce.

nakashimas.comMon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. • Sun. 4-9 p.m.

Please “like” us!See what the menu items look like

in our Facebook Page Photo Albums(Check it out on your smartphone!)

– your healthy alternative when dining out

and many more healthy selections!

Featuring:

your skin

Restore... Revitalize...

Rejuvenate...

Are you looking for:• Reducedfinelines&wrinkles

• Firmerskin• Brighterskin• Reducedporesize• Reducedunwantedhair

• Anti-agingtreatments&regimens

• Reducedappearanceofcellulite

• Reducedacnescarring

See our specials online at www.rmedispa.com

920.574.3577Kenneth Pechman, MD, PhD

Board Certified Dermatologist2201 East Enterprise Ave., Suite 104 • Appleton

Call to schedule yourCOMPLIMENTARY

CONsuLTATION

Appleton eAst162 eisenhower Dr.

suite 700920.882.2272

Appleton West1725 n. Casaloma Dr.

920.730.1000

MenAshA430 3rd st., ste C

920.720.2600

neenAh872 Fox point plaza

920.725.0500

Green BAy West450 n. Military rd.

920.569.6351

Green BAy eAst 825 s. huron rd. 920.569.6813

MArinette2003 Marinette Ave.

715.732.4888

hoWArD2445 lineville rd.

920.434.1900

oshkosh312 n. koeller st.

920.424.5000

ripon1073 W. Fond du lac st.

920.748.7880

De pere811 Main Ave.920.338.8500

West BenD2036 south Main st.

262.338.1441

www.anytimefitness.com

nothing isimpossible,the worditself says

‘i’m possible’.

14 DAYSFREE!

OR$0 ENROLLMENT

For the first 100 new members who join!Some restrictions may apply - see club for details.

Must present this ad at time of enrollment. Expires 09/30/12.

OPEN24/7

nature's pathways sept 2012 issue - northeast wi edition

Documents