Nature's Pathways Feb 2012 Issue - South Central WI Edition

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February 2012
South Central
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Breaking the
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Acupuncture and
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A healthy and
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20 healthy eating
30 community calendar
31 advertiser directory
32 resource guide
sOUtH CentraL WIsCOnsIn February 2012
6 Unsweet treats for your furry valentine
12 Gymnastics makes smarter kids
14 Shui with me!
17 Love begins with self
21 Womens health and acupuncture
22 Why green is good for you
24 Te magic of old masonry
26 What are empty calories?
27 Breaking the sugar habit
29 A healthy and stress-free tax season
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Change. Some of us fear it. Others embrace it.
One thing is for certain, though: it is inescapable. Tis month
we say goodbye to a dear friend, who has been with us since
the inception of our Northeast Wisconsin edition in 2006.
Jen Walla, our beloved editor, is making a change in her life
and embracing a new opportunity. We will miss her warm
smile, quick wit and unique personality. Not only does she
leave big shoes to fll, but an empty spot in our hearts as well.
Best wishes, Jen!
Tose of you who have made resolutions for this New Year
can relate to change as well. One month in, and it has taken
some real commitment to get to this point. If you are not
doing so well with your resolution, I encourage you to keep
trying. I tend to relate making resolutions to riding a bike. If
you fail, you keep getting back on. Failure doesnt mean you
have to stop trying. It means trying again with some good
knowledge under your belt.
Tis months contributors have some excellent knowledge
to share. In an area where we all may need a little change,
Brittany Sandoval shares some tips on breaking the sugar
habit. As long as we need to limit something in our diets,
why not learn about something we should add? Marcia
Simler educates us about why green foods are great for us!
And thats just a start. Read on for more enlightening articles.
I am excited to have this opportunity to take the baton
from Jen. It is a wonderful feeling to be a team member
at Natures Pathways and to be able to help facilitate the
education of those interested in pursuing a healthy life-
style. In my role as assistant editor, prior to Jens departure,
I had the chance to get to know many of you, our loyal
readers and advertisers, and I look forward to connecting
with all of you each month. Sometimes on our journey to
better health we need some encouragement, and I hope to be a
source of that for you.
In health and happiness,
refleCTiOns
from the editor
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healthypets
s
o, youve resolved to feed your pet healthy meals; but just
as snacks can undo your diet, poor treat choices can mess
up your dog or cats nutritional program. A few simple
suggestions can keep your furry friend happy and on the right
lifestyle track!
Pets love praise. Sometimes a treat is not needed. A hug or kind
word of encouragement is greatly appreciated!
Pets also love exercise. Taking your dog for a good run, throw-
ing the ball, or squeaky toys and glitter balls for kitties, is interac-
tion that is a treat for pets sufering from cabin fever or battling
a weight issue.
Healthy human food can make perfect treats. Your little carni-
vore may love a piece of cooked chicken or liver or a nibble of
canned salmon, tuna or sardines. Many dogs will enjoy a baby
carrot, green bean, slice of pepper, piece of banana, chunk of apple
or foret of broccoli. Starchy foods are not a good choice for you
or your pet, so avoid pasta, chips, crackers, cookies and breads!
Also, avoid cooked fats and greasy cheeses, as these could cause
a pancreatic episode in your pet. Remember, chocolate, grapes,
raisins and onions have been found to be toxic to pets.
Be aware that commercial treats are packaged, shaped and colored
to appeal to you, not your pet. So try to purchase treats for the health
and taste beneft to your pet, not for the curb appeal! Packaging and
shaping can drive up price and artifcial colors can be toxic.
Read ingredient labels. Dont be mislead by deceptive wording or
delicious pictures on the front of the bag. Te ingredient panel on the
back or side of the package tells the most, although food manufac-
turer terminology can disguise the truth about quality in some cases.
Any treat that is a hard biscuit or cookie will contain a
signifcant amount of starch. Te sources of this are not only
providing empty calories with no nutritional value, but also may
be detrimental as allergens or infammatory or dampening
from the oriental medical perspective. Terefore, avoid treats that
list wheat, corn starch, sugar and various fours, especially if your
unsweet treats
for your furry
valentine
By Dr Jodie
pet has infammatory skin
or gastrointestinal disorders
or is overweight.
Treat lines are commonly lesser quality than diet lines and you
will ofen see by-products and unhealthy preservatives listed. Unfor-
tunately many treat ingredients still contain artifcial preservatives
such as BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin. Tese are potential carcinogens
(cancer-causing agents). Te word meat equates to any mammal. It is
preferable that the specifc meat be cited, such as lamb or beef.
GMO (genetically modifed origin) foods and gluten can wreak
havoc in canine and feline bodies just as they can in humans. Two
more reasons to avoid wheat and soy products. Soy is GMO unless
it is labeled that it is not. Manufacturers are not required to label
foods as GMO. Remember, organic wheat still contains gluten.
Gluten is a protein that can stimulate intestinal infammation and
possibly autoimmune disorders. Quinoa is gluten free and is being
utilized to produce some delicious, crunchy dog treats.
Ask yourself, if given a choice, what might be a cats favorite
treat? A mouse perhaps! And for a dog, perhaps a rabbit or bison
bone. Do these natural delicacies contain added sugar or salt?
Of course not! So, why do manufacturers add sugar and salt? It
is tasty and addicting! Some treats are so salty that a pets water
consumption may increase to the point that he or she has urinary
accidents in the house. If salt is on the label, it should not be near
the beginning. Ingredients are always listed in order of weight.
And, yes, dogs and cats do develop diabetes, which is ofen cured
or better managed when sugary snacks are eliminated. A turkey
jerky or venison stick should not have added four. Why would
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sweet potatoes, fsh and safe, crunchy chicken necks. Te variety
is endless!
So, would you feed a treat to your pet that contains the follow-
ing ingredients? Ground wheat, corn gluten meal, wheat four,
ground yellow corn, water, sugar, glycerin, meat, hydrogenated
starch, hydrolysate, soybean meal, bacon fat preserved with BHA,
salt, sorbic acid (a preservative), artifcial smoke favor, calcium
propionate (a preservative), glyceryl monostearate, phosphoric acid,
choline chloride, added color (red 40, blue 1, yellow 5, yellow 6).
Tousands of dogs eat this treat every day. It is one of the top
sellers in the country. Incidentally, the front of the bag says bacon
favor. Wheres the bacon? this be added? It is a fller. Tis helps to lower the cost, but also
decreases the health beneft. And, if you dont read the ingredient
list, you wont even know that it is in the product.
Consider natural, freeze-dried meats, organs and veggies as
treats. Te lyophilization process has revolutionized the healthy,
convenient pet treat world! Many raw diet manufacturers remove
the water from their products and then market small pieces in
cute packages as treats. Dogs and cats love these. (Tey even eat
them in veterinary examination rooms, where nervous pets never
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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
nutrition, including the recommending of raw diets and in the prescription of
western and Chinese herbals. Dr. Jodie has traveled to China and became certi-
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ftBOdIes
expert answers to
your health and
wellness questions
Breakfast options, lack of
sunlight and hill running
By Karmen Nenahlo
Question: I usually skip breakfast, but I keep reading how good
it is for me. What are the best options for breakfast foods?
Answer: Eating breakfast in the morning is a great way to jump-
start your day. It helps boost your metabolism and keeps you
focused longer at work. Some say eating something is always better
than nothing, and while this is generally true, there are some foods
that are much more benefcial to include in the days frst meal.
Eggs are always a great way to get protein and healthy fats into
your system, and also keep you feeling full longer. Whole grains
are another crucial component to remember for your breakfast.
Whole wheat toast with a sugar-free fruit spread is a healthy option
that contains antioxidants and fber. Fruits and vegetables should
be incorporated when possible they supply nutritious carbohy-
drates that keep the body energized and feeling awake. Im assum-
ing everyone is waiting for their beloved cup of cofee to make this
list. Well, fear not, cofee is also a low-calorie option, assuming
youre not ordering a large, caramel swirl, sugar-flled latte. Adding
some fat-free milk to black cofee is an excellent way to get your
daily calcium requirements and it also contains numerous vitamins
and minerals. Whether you eat your breakfast on-the-go, or make
time for a formal sit-down meal, be sure to include healthy options,
while still keeping your breakfast convenient for you.
Question: I work inside all day and dont see much sun. Should
I be supplementing with vitamin D?
Answer: It depends. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is
absorbed in conjunction with calcium, promoting healthy bone
growth. Vitamin D can be ingested through food or supplement,
but it can also be produced by the body when in direct sunlight.
Te daily recommended amount of vitamin D is 10 g. Tis is
including any vitamin D absorbed from UV rays. Fortunately, that
only requires a short amount of sunlight (about 15 minutes) to get
the daily recommendation, depending on where you live and how
intense the sun rays are. During the colder months, vitamin D can
be ingested from foods such as: fsh, milk, mushrooms and fortifed
cereals. If all of those approaches dont seem to work, supplement-
ing vitamin D is a feasible option that should be discussed with
your doctor in advance.
Question: All of my runs tend to be on fat ground. What are
the benefts of running hills?
Answer: Hill running is one of the best workouts to consider
when training for races. It helps build muscle, improve speed, and
can take your endurance to a whole new level. Picking the right
hill to run can sometimes be a chore its important to fnd one
that isnt too steep or too fat. You should fnd a hill that is about a
quarter mile long and steep enough to provide a challenge, but fat
enough that you arent putting too much strain on your ankles and
shins, causing injury. Always begin a hill workout with a short 5-10
minute warm up. Loosen the muscles so that they are primed for
a strenuous run. On your frst hill workout, aim for 4 repetitions
run up the hill, jog down, repeat. Gradually increase repeti-
tions when you begin to feel stronger and ready. Te results of hill
running are both physiologically and biomechanically rewarding.
An avid hill runner will likely have an increased oxygen capac-
ity, stronger and more defned leg muscles, and improved stride
length and frequency (increased length from running uphill,
increased frequency from running downhill). Another beneft
from frequent hill running is the ability to relax when running,
keeping the upper body from tensing up. Running hills for every
workout is not recommended and can increase injury
risk, but adding a hill workout every 7-10 days is a sure
way to reach noticeable and satisfying results.
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intuitiveInsIgHts
Everything in the universe contains energy, yet energy is something
many of us dont understand. Every month Tina Bensman, a practic-
ing clairvoyant and energy healer, is here to answer any questions you
have about your energy system. Topics may include energy anatomy,
dream analysis, chakra balancing, manifestation, life patterns, etc.
Te ideas written here do not replace medical attention. Always listen
to your body, mind and intuition when receiving advice of any kind.
Dear Tina,
Do soul mates exist? If so, how can I fnd mine?
Searching for Some Soul
Dear Searching for Some Soul,
Soul mates do absolutely exist, although not necessarily in the
same way popular culture portrays them. A soul mate is simply
a soul that shares a similar spiritual harmonic, has had prior
soul experiences or shares similar spiritual goals with your soul.
Although youve most likely had numerous past-lives together,
you are not necessarily meant to be life partners. Tere are many
other types of soul and spirit companions that sound more like
what you desire to fnd.
How can you fnd them? Isnt that the question! To truly fnd the
relationships you desire, you must develop and listen to your intu-
ition in a way that is easy and comfortable for you. Many times our
minds and soul traumas get in the way of opportunities around us.
Opening up to your abilities is actually quite simple and everyone
has the ability to do so. Once you truly trust yourself truly
you can fnd anything and everything you desire.
Dear Tina,
I have ofen felt so passionate and intensely connected to a person
only to have the relationship fail dramatically. I yearn for a loving,
emotional and connected relationship and instead I get intense
sexual relationships that arent fulflling in the long run.
Longing to be Loved
Dear Longing to be Loved,
It sounds like you are fnding yourself connected to numerous
cosmic soul relationships. Cosmic relationships are very passion-
ate and sexually intense, but usually dont last afer the energy shifs
to an emotional level. Tis type of relationship isnt as destructive
as it sounds, though.
When two cosmic souls come together, they actually have a
mission. Te intense sexual energy activates your frst or second
chakras, which forces you to instantly ground and reexamine your
spiritual purpose. A number of sexual addiction disorders are
actually spiritual disorders where those afected are desperate
to connect to their purpose and feel stability in their lives. Te
reason the relationships do not last long is because their purpose
has been met.
If you fnd yourself attracted to an intensely passionate relation-
ship and want to fnd something longer lasting, defnitely take
a look at your spiritual goals and mission. Examine your own
passions and abilities, and ask yourself if you are satisfed with the
direction of your life. If not, investigate other work, friendships,
activities that support your love of life. When you are in a space
where you love you, the perfect relationship will present itself.
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modalities of energy healing, but through professional training she was disap-
pointed in the methods many schools used to devalue everyones natural gifs.
Tina started Te Chakra House to teach how natural and easy it is to work with
energy. She believes that everyone has natural psychic gifs and can access their
abilities if they realized their potential.
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healthyKIds
T
oday we are pretty comfortable
knowing that a childs success is
based of of good health and educa-
tion. Tat seems like something we could all
agree on, right? Right. Yet we see disturbing
trends in child obesity still on the upswing.
Tis is particularly disturbing because
obesity and lethargy go hand-in-hand and
as research has shown, physical activity and
academic achievement also go hand-in-
hand, but are opposite of the frst pair. So
how do we change the trend to curve down-
ward instead of its current climbing trend?
I have been reading a lot about brain
function lately and I have found that neuro-
science has some interesting points that
indicate how we actually learn and how
we can stop the trend mentioned above.
Tis down-sloping trend has children
spending, on average, about fve hours a
day of screen time; that is computer screen,
hand-held screen, TV screen, etc. Tis is
a problem because being sedentary leads
to lethargy. Lethargy leads to increasingly
being more sedentary and merrily we go
along. Parents, too, are spending many
Gymnastics makes
smarter kids
By J Orkowski
12 Natures Pathways

hours in front of a screen, but the develop-
ing brain of a child and the brain of an adult
have diferent efects from the same input.
When a baby is born, he has 100 billion
neurons, or brain cells, and he begins laying
connections or circuits to other cells by
being exposed to stimuli. Tis is basically
how we learn, grownups too. But since the
babys brain is so un-connected, he needs
those stimuli even more. Between the ages
of three and 10, a childs brain is twice as
active as an adults because it is establish-
ing trillions of new connections and neural
pathways. In fact, its building so many new
connections that it actually begins pruning
unused connections to reestablish more
pathways. Amazing!
What exactly does that have to do with
exercise? Well, most of the connections
being created are enhanced by movement
and interactive sensory input. Without
that coordination of input the brain has a
more difcult time laying those connec-
tions and there is a direct impact on how
well we learn.
Scientists have documented through
research the coordinating relationship
between learning and physical movement
and skill acquisition. Learning new physical
skills incorporates muscle movement; and
that type of learning overlaps and enhances
the other learning that people need, namely
reading, math, language and logic.
Gymnastics is the learning of new skills
as the athlete develops into a gymnast. A
somersault or roll on the foor develops
into a handspring, develops into a front
fip, develops into a twisting front fip, etc.
New pathways are created with every
new layer of skill acquisition. Tis is mark-
edly diferent than a sport like baseball, for
example, where the basic skills are refned as
the athlete progresses but no new skills are
learned; throwing, catching, swinging and
running are the same skills for a 5-year-old
in T ball as they are for an MLB player, albeit
at a diferent level of performance. So again,
gymnastics is the top of the list for helping
children develop their brains.
Te latest studies in education are
showing that the single greatest predic-
tor for success in reading and math from
kindergarten through 4th grade is actu-
ally hand-eye coordination and motor
skills. I personally feel that gymnastics is
the highest form of physical skill devel-
opment and more studies have shown
neural networks (i.e., the fow of informa-
tion in the brain) of children in preschool
gymnastics is much higher than children
who are not exposed to such activity.
Neurologists are fnding evidence that the
cerebellum, which coordinates the physical
movement, also coordinates the movement
of thought, says John Ratey in his book Te
Users Guide to the Brain.
Learning in essence then, is not just in
our heads, but in our bodies. If we are to
learn and reach or surpass our potential
we must exercise both. Sadly as our schools
have fnancial restraints put on their opera-
tions, we are seeing student access to phys-
ical activity reduced. Our nightmare of not
only being the biggest, fattest, blobs on
Earth will be enhanced with other descrip-
tors like slowest, dumbest or most unsuc-
cessful. Tis is an embarrassing place for a
great country to be in. As the rest of the
world is catching up with America in the
footrace of ingenuity we are fnding ways
to slow our pace.
Children need a physical outlet, not only
to combat the trend of obesity but to help
them learn and develop their brains and
learning capacity. Tere is a reason why early
educators came up with the idea of recess;
because some of the most productive time of
a students day is right afer physical activity.
Why on earth would we take that away?
J. Orkowski (owner, program director, team coach): J.
has enjoyed international competition as a gymnast
and has coached around the country in various gyms,
camps and programs since 1980. Ofen a featured
presenter at gymnastics seminars, J. opened Gymfn-
ity in 1999. He is the Safety Educator of Wisconsin for
USA Gymnastics, sits on the board for Gold Medal
Standard Clubs of Character Education and is on the
Wisconsin State Board for USA Gymnastics. He is
the Vice President of the Wisconsin Gymnastics Club
Owners Association and the proud dad of his BEST 2
projects; Owen (2004) and Emmett (2008).
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ne of my very favorite feng shui
stories involves the apartment that
I lived in when I was single. I had
discovered feng shui years before and had
implemented it with success. Te relation-
ship piece, though, was still elusive. So, ever
the skeptic, I decided to test out some of the
tried and true feng shui themes on my rela-
tionship area in the apartment. I obtained
permission to paint the back hallway of
the apartment, which happened to fall in
the back right corner of my home from
the front door: the relationship area. Now,
this area of the home is associated with the
element of earth and the colors red, white
and pink. Ideally, any images in this area
are compatible with love: objects paired in
twos, pictures of happy couples, sof angles
and no sharp corners. Fire is ok, too. Who
doesnt want to heat things up a bit, right?
Well, I spruced and painted (red color
wash over earthy yellow, incidentally) and
called it good. Life went on and I assumed
my cure hadnt worked. It took a long time
before I realized that perhaps it had I
just didnt realize it. Lo and behold, I had
started to feel diferently about a male
friend that had been around for years. I
never thought of him as anything other
than a friend. Now, he was starting to look
kind of cute! To make a long story short, we
were engaged within a year and married a
year afer that. We have been married for
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seven years now and I always make sure
to keep the relationship area of whatever
home we are in spruced and painted.
So how can you make some improve-
ments in your relationship through feng
shui? Te frst stop, as always, is your
mindset. Being open to change is difcult,
especially if you are in a pattern of nega-
tive or non-existent intimate relationships.
However, if you want a diferent outcome,
this change is necessary. And, as usual, I
have a list to help you get started!
In addition to checking the relation-
ship area of the home (back right area
from the front door as you enter), you
defnitely want to take a look at your
bedroom. It should look like a place
where a relationship could happen.
Now, Im not suggesting you put the
cart before the horse here, but if your
eventual goal is a healthy, happy, appro-
priate relationship, then there needs to
be room in your romantic places for
another person. Te bed should not be
shoved up against a wall, for example.
Te bed is symbolic of your relation-
ship and space for it. So, if there is only
room for one person OR only enough
room for one person to get in and out of
the bed, well, then. thats what youll
get! Make room for two! Tis means
you should have two similarly matched
nightstands, as well. If you cant accom-
plish that, then no nightstands would be
better than one.
Check the kitchen! Yes, I said kitchen.
Now, Ive spoken about the kitchen being
related to prosperity, but its a hub of
the home and can be connected to your
romantic activities. Who doesnt want to
enjoy a beautiful candle-lit dinner with an
attractive companion? At the very least,
make sure you have something to contrib-
ute to such a scenario. If that means
purchasing spaghetti and a jar of sauce,
go for it! Make sure you dont only have
mismatched, chipped dinnerware, too.
Buy some tea lights and use them! Tis
could be a really FUN endeavor. Imagine
hosting your intended for a simple dinner
and some wine, champagne, dessert, or
whatever would trip your trigger. If you
have it, they will come!
Do a gut check with your commit-
ment level in your home. Now, Im all
for being a bit eclectic and mixing and
matching dcor. However, if you have
incomplete themes or are trying to mix
country dcor with Asian Buddhist,
you might want to make sure there are
specifc areas committed to an overall
idea. Tis may seem like an unrelated
detail, but what is going on in your
home is going on in your life. Our
environments and experiences mirror
one another. Anything you can do to
change those mirror images to your
liking will be a worthwhile endeavor.
Clean the junk drawer. Even the best
housekeeper usually has a stash of
clutter somewhere. Much like the inner
clutter that can get in the way of our rela-
tionships, the junk drawer eventually
causes some sort of problem (lost calcula-
tor, anyone?). So, clean it! We all need
a junk drawer, but we can still work to
make it a little more organized. Strangely
enough, this ofen leads to our being
able to see other clutter that we may have
forgotten. Cleaning up these areas is akin
to dealing with residual issues or insecuri-
ties that prevent us from more actively
pursuing the right relationship or cultivat-
ing health in our existing relationships.
I challenge you to try just one thing on
this list this February! Even if you are in
a committed relationship, you might just
notice an improvement (or bring back
a quality that you thought was gone). I
would love to hear about your success!
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ydrangea is one of my favorite medicinal herbs. I have
many testimonials of dissolved calcifcations by way of
its soapy action. Tis herb seems to have an afnity for
the urinary system but I have also seen benefts for the gallbladder
and prostate.
Hydrangea is an aquatic plant of the swamps and marshes. Te
name is derived from a Greek compound meaning water-vessel.
Four of the known species are natives of America; one, is the
common garden hydrangea. Te root of the species hydrangea
arborescens is generally used for herbal preparations whereas the
leaves are toxic.
Hydrangea is a rich source of minerals, including the elec-
trolytes, chromium, manganese, silicon and sulfur. Hydrangea
contains some bitter compounds, so it is a good blood puri-
fer. Te herb also contains the favonoids: quercetin and rutin.
Hydrangea also provides saponins, a volatile oil, and a glycoside
called hydrangein. Energetically it is a pungent and cooling herb.
Herbalists today use hydrangea to support the genitourinary
system mainly due to its antiseptic, lithotrophic and diuretic prop-
erties. It can be useful for prostate health and calcium deposits,
and can take down infammation associated with gout, arthritis
and rheumatism. Te herb is believed to promote expulsion of
urinary stones, help break down and dissolve them, and aid in
preventing stone formation.
In 2009, researchers discovered one of the roots active compo-
nents, halofuginone, fghts autoimmune disorders while still
allowing the immune system to function normally. Tere are a
number of autoimmune disorders hydrangea may have the ability
to control including scleroderma, multiple sclerosis, lupus and
rheumatoid arthritis.
Hydrangea root is
used in a variety of forms
including powder, tincture
and tea. Te higher doses
are recommended when
working with a specifc
health issue and the lower
doses are recommended
for maintenance to keep the
body in balance.
recommended doses:
1 g to 4 g dried hydrangea root three times per day
1 ml to 6 ml hydrangea tincture three times per day
1 tsp to 4 tsp dried hydrangea root steeped in a cup of boiling
water for 10 to 15 minutes, three times per day
Caution is advised when using hydrangea with some medications.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use hydrangea root
medicinally. Overdose of hydrangea can cause vertigo or stufness
in the chest.
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16 Natures Pathways

A
dequate self-care, including rest and quiet time, is ofen
required before we can truly hear what others are trying to
tell us. Tis is true with all sorts of others, including our
subconscious self, a creative muse or (if youre so inclined) the Divine.
Take a quiet moment and listen to yourself: your body sensa-
tions, your mood, whats on your mind. Is there something you
suddenly realize you need or would really like?
Our culture teaches us that attention to self detracts from regard
and care for others. Tis refects several underlying assump-
tions. First, each self is a separate unit whose internal state is not
connected with anyone elses. Second, theres only so much good
to go around, and if we spend it on ourselves, we deprive others.
Tird, our own unmet needs do not subconsciously color our
interactions with others.
In contrast, consider this billboard for the Minnesota DNR:
a man leaps into a glorious, remote lake with the caption, Take
your vacation days please. Signed, your co-workers.
A loving relationship with oneself actually contributes to loving
relationships with others. In reality, were all connected. All acts
of caring contribute to the whole, whether expressing care toward
each other or toward ourselves.
Beyond our connections to each other, some of us sense or
surmise a mystical connection to something greater. A mystic,
according to Merriam-Webster online, is a person who seeks by
contemplation and self-surrender to obtain unity with or absorp-
tion into the Deity or the absolute.
Tough this sounds a bit esoteric, it may actually be quite common.
Tink of the times youve immersed yourself in some activity or
creation and found that it seemed to transpire through you, carrying
you with it, the moment you let go of trying to control it.
Do you consider yourself a mystic? When I asked myself that
question, I hesitated, thinking I havent sufered enough. I was
buying into the assumptions identifed above, which imply that
self-care and mysticism are diametrically opposed.
In fact, they support one another. A standard tool of mysti-
cism is quiet contemplation, which is good for us physically and
emotionally while also enhancing our ability to hear what the
Divine may be trying to tell us.
St. Benedict emphasized, in the instructions he wrote for
monasteries, that meeting basic needs and balancing work with
leisure, as well as prayer, makes the communities more efective
schools for Gods service.
Attending to our own spiritual needs (whatever that means for
each of us) has been shown to be excellent self-care, improving
everything from our outlook on life to our blood pressure.
What about the self-surrender mentioned in the defnition of
mysticism? I believe that refers, not to sufering, but to yielding what
were attached to when we see that it gets in the way of something better.
Tat could mean yielding a grudge, a bad mood, a particular
way of going about things, a prejudice, a certainty of being right,
a sense of control. It could mean yielding attachment to others
approval. It could mean yielding the appearance of being selfess
in order to take appropriate care of self.
So this month, as our culture celebrates love, do something
extra kind for yourself. Consider it a Valentine to yourself, those
around you and (if you so choose) the Creator.
love begins
with self
By leora weitzman, phD, lMt

Leora Weitzman, PhD, LMT, is a bodyworker, intuitive and instructor at TIBIA,
Inc. (tibiainc.com) and an Oblate of St. Benedict (lay associate) at Holy Wisdom
Monastery (benedictinewomen.org).
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By Jackie peters
a job loss back in 2004 could have been a huge blow to Meghan Blake-horst; instead, it
turned out to be a blessing both for her and the city of Madison and its surrounding
area. an idea that had been percolating for years suddenly was able to come to fruition.
according to Blake-horst, a self-proclaimed art afcionado, i was in the right place at
the right time.
that idea involved connecting local artists, providing an outlet for these
artists to display and sell their art, enriching the community with forums
for interactive expression and giving back to the area. that idea:
absolutely art.
the gallery, which came to life on april 1, 2005, is Madisons commu-
nity-based art gallery, featuring original fne art and affordable gifts
from local artists. its focus: employing people from the neighbor-
hood; supporting local artists by purchasing their work; having a
family-friendly environment; and producing proft to donate back
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artwork to be displayed and Meghan has always been very
professional and helpful to me.
to the greater Madison areas good fortune, absolutely art
continues to grow and transition from that original idea seven
years ago. according to Blake-horst, who so enjoys bringing
people together and fnding that common thread, we have
been able to reach out on so many more levels than i could
have imagined in the beginning.
thats why so many Madison-area residents, like streckert
are grateful for this amazing, socially responsible and creative
business that has done wonders in raising public awareness of
our vibrant local arts scene.
to learn more about
absolutely art and to
meet Meghan Blake-horst, stop by the gallery the
frst friday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
for their opening receptions, where they welcome their
featured artist of the month. families are welcome!
into the neighborhood. as Blake-horst puts it, we are a for
proft business with a nonproft mentality.
and, the social responsibility doesnt stop there. absolutely
art and Blake-horsts home are powered by clean energy
purchased from Mge. although the bills can be a bit higher,
it is worth it for her to know that she is choosing how she
sources her power. when asked what impact her choice can
have, being just one person, she responds, if we all take
little steps forward, little bits at a time, were making that
needed change.
absolutely art is also home to the artists version of the
reduce, reuse, recycle concept. a few years ago, Blake-
horst collaborated with several area artists to create a
unique program that both promotes recycling and supports art
in the community: the re-art swap. this program involves an
invitation to the community to drop off supplies throughout the
year that they no longer use. then, once a year, tables are set
out on the property for those in need. (the next re-art swap
is scheduled for sunday, June 24, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m.)
toni streckert, one of the benefciaries, explains, i had a very
limited budget for summer programs at the Monona public
library and art projects are always popular, so thanks to this
imaginative and local artist networking program, which greatly
helped defray materials cost, we were able to offer several
great free art programs to tweens, teens and adults. this eco-
friendly art exchange has been a popular community event
three years running and was recognized nationally by niche
magazine, where it was named the winner of the 2010 niche
top retailer award in its best promotional event category.
niche magazine also named absolutely art the 2011 niche
top retailer award winner for local or regional craft gallery. in
addition, it was voted silver for best art gallery by 2011 Madison
Magazine readers. personally, in november 2010, Blake-horst
was named one of the 32 people you should know in Madison
by Madison Magazine, one of three retail rockstars.
while the awards are certainly gratifying, for Blake-horst, the
commitment is personal. Born and raised two blocks from the
gallery on Madisons near-east side she believes local
businesses play a role in sustaining each other. By absolutely
art purchasing locally, that in turn helps local artists then support
themselves and their community. working locally reduces the
need to ship material, thereby saving fuel and energy.
one of the more than 200 grateful local artists of absolutely art,
Judy landsman, who also collaborated on the re-art swap,
confrms the value of Blake-horsts commitment. the gallery
has been a welcome addition to the neighborhood (and beyond).
i have been fortunate enough to exhibit three separate times
at the gallery it has been a good place for my rather funky
absolutely art staff; featured artists for January with gallery manager (from left):
Jennie nuese; Katie Miller; Meghan Blake-horst; and phoebe saunders.
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ne thing the various leafy greens and the other greens,
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spirulina and algaes, have in common is that they are
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M
asonry: Brickwork, stone work, old stucco. We are
surrounded by it. We live in it. Some pay no atten-
tion to it; some are fascinated by it. I confess a smol-
dering passion. I am a keeper. Many of you are. You just dont
know. Keepers are a quiet society of those who live in or work on
or relish the gravitas, the quiet comfort, and the balance of old
stone or worn brick. Te cracked lintels above a doorway. Te
worn stone stoop of an entrance with welcomes long past and
yet to come. Tese are things a keeper sees. Te soot of old fres.
Green or black lichen growing below a windowsill. Tese are the
signs of life past lived. Te signs of life living right now. You the
keeper are a part of it, you see it, you are aware. So many are not.
Teir busy rabbit lives have no time for the tapestry of a shadow
cast brick pattern. Te work of quiet undulation of stones piled
one atop another, sof mortars joining stone to stone. Each
year, each decade of living of joy or grief echoes woven into the
mortars, the walls. Te windows, the doorways, each a welcome,
a way into those who came before. To those who are keepers, I
bid you welcome.
Now lets consider things to ponder. Did you know that old
mortars are considered millennial mortars? Tink of Winchester
Cathedral with grafti carved into its columns from when William
Wallace and his followers wintered there more than 700 years ago.
Teir names, their times cut into the stones in the cathedral itself.
Teir horses, stabled where pews sat. Te great stained glass of the
very front of the cathedral broken out by the soldiers and carried
away in the dark of night. Te peasants risking their lives to hide
the glass until the invaders departed. Tey were keepers. Tink of
the Great Wall of China, so longstanding that miles upon miles
were lost to time, covered by the sands and forgotten. Unknown
until recently, these are millennial mortars. What have they got
to do with you? Pretty much any building you see that was built
in the 1800s going back in time is a product of long-held family
mortar blends. I have replicated more than 60 blends of mortar
in this region alone. As Ive done mortar analysis on wonderful
old structures hundreds or thousands of years standing across the
landscape of the old world, I see the common bonds, the trails
if you will, of our people using the elements of our earth at the
very top of their game. Tey wove disparate materials from under
their very feet into comforting quiet homes, sanctuaries from the
elements, the storms of life.
Be they structures great or humble, the very fabric of their
material bids us welcome. Come rest in my shadow or comfort
within from the dark of night. We humans are much like hermit
crabs if you will. Ofen we are drawn to old homes, homes that
have the echoes of children growing or the poignant sadness of
an old one, weak and passing. Tis is because within the walls
of old homes resides that special magic of those who have come
before. Did you know that old mortars and plasters need carbon
dioxide to continually evolve and strengthen and refne their crys-
talline matrix? Te very fabric of their structure? Did you know
old mortars could heal themselves from freeze or shock? Where
do they get the food, the energy to continue this never-ending
chain of life? Tis microscopic coral reef existence? Why from
carbon dioxide and care. From your very breath and your time
lived within. Tese buildings garner sustenance from you as they
live out their time providing shelter and protection and a place of
birth and life and death. By now you either think I am a moron
or a genius. I am neither. I am just a keeper. Keepers keep things
for those who are and those to come. Many of you who read these
words are keepers as well.
The magic of
old masonry
By ernest Bingham
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toll free 888.84FOLKS. Visit them on the Web at www.freplace-folks.com.
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y
ou may have read the term empty calories, but what
exactly are they? Why are they so bad for you? And, how
can you avoid them?
Empty calories describe foods that are high in calories, but low
in nutritional value (also known as junk food!). Tese foods lack
the health-promoting micronutrients vitamins, minerals and
antioxidants we need for optimal health.
What are
empty calories?
By Tony Bednarowski
examples of foods containing
the most empty calories:
1. French fries, fried
chicken, chips and
all other deep-
fried foods. A
large order of fries
from a fast food
chain can contain
up to 570 calories with
a whopping 30g oftotal fat
and 8g oftrans fat!Tey leave you with tons of
calories from fat and very few micronutrients.
2. candy, pop
and other
sweetened
packaged
foods. A can
of pop contains
about 130
calories, as well
as additives
and colorings.
Again, there
are a lot of
calories from
sugar, but no
micronutrients.
Avoid deep-fried foods. Instead of deep-frying, use other
methods of cooking. For instance, have a baked potato with
skin instead of fries or a piece of baked skinless chicken breast
instead of fried chicken.
Avoid sweetened and canned drinks.
Try whole grains instead of refned grains.Whole grainsare
packed with benefcial fber and antioxidants. For instance,
have a slice of whole wheat bread instead of white bread.
Have a bowl of whole grain breakfast cereal or unsweetened
oatmeal instead of corn fakes.
Snack on fruits and vegetables! Try this instead of reaching
for a box of crackers in the midafernoon. Better yet, dip them
inlow-fat, no-sugar-added yogurtto get additionalcalcium
and protein.
Tony Bednarowski is co-owner/publisher of Natures Pathways
Magazine, Your Path To Healthy Living. He writes about weight
loss, nutrition, disease prevention awareness and personal
development. For more information, visit www.naturespath-
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specialist for BeWellCooking.com, Be Well, Live Well. He is a board-certifed
nutrition specialist focusing on weight loss, chronic disease prevention and
sport performance enhancement with more than 30 years of experience in the
health and ftness industry as a trainer, nutrition specialist and competitive
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4. refned grains such
as crackers, cookies,
white rice and white
bread. Refned grains
do provide someB
vitamins, but thats it.
3. Beer, wine and
all other alcoholic
beverages. A can of
beer contains about 150
calories from sugar and
not much of anything
else. In addition, calories
from alcohol tend to
be stored as fat in the
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d
o you crave sweets morning, noon and night? Do you fnd
it impossible to stop eating sugar once you start? We all
get cravings from time to time, some more than others.
You may fnd yourself lurking in your pantry or making another
lap down the bakery aisle staring with desire. Sugar is probably the
most addicting substance in our culture. Te average American
consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar a day! It is no coincidence that the
increase of sugar consumption is directly correlated with chronic
diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Too much sugar leads to poor nutrient assimilation as well as
nutrient defciencies. Refned sugar enters the bloodstream very
quickly, which shocks and stresses the stomach and pancreas. Tis
weakens the digestive system, causing food to be poorly digested
and assimilated. Tis leads to blood sugar imbalances and increases
in sugar cravings as well as the destruction of B vitamins. Since
refned sugar does not contain any minerals, it strips calcium and
other minerals from the body in order to help metabolize it.
Eating excessive sugar may also promote chronic fatigue, low
energy and obesity. Te rapid rise in blood sugar causes large secre-
tions of insulin followed by plummeting glucose levels. Tis roller
coaster efect leaves you with low energy and the craving for more
sugar to reach the rise again. Te overconsumption of sugar leads to
its increasing storage as fat in the body and ultimately obesity.
Te best source of sweet favors are locally grown fresh vegeta-
bles, chewed until their sweetness is released. Te longer a complex
carb like a grain, bean or vegetable is chewed, the sweeter they taste.
Beets, carrots, sweet potatoes and winter squash are all sweet veggie
choices. Fresh fruit would be the next best source of sweet favor.
Here are some steps to
overcoming sugar cravings:
If you have a sweet craving, try to eat something sour or spicy to
diminish the craving.
Reaching for a green drink (wheat grass, Spirulina, green
smoothie) is always a great way to combat cravings.
Get adequate hydration by drinking plenty of water and/or
herbal teas.
Make sure to eat regular meals. Eating 3 meals a day will stabilize
your blood sugar and keep your mood and energy levels on an even
keel. Quality protein is especially important at meals and snacks.
Add self care. Eliminating sugar from your diet will create some
space, fll it with something positive, read a good book, fnd a
hobby or create some art.
Tell your friends and family you are eliminating sugar and fnd
someone to break the habit with you. It is always easier to embark on
a new lifestyle change if you have some one to hold you accountable.
Be kind and forgiving to yourself. If you eat some sugar, let it go
and start fresh right away, dont wait until tomorrow or next week.
Brittany Sandoval of Human Nature, LLC is a holistic nutritionist in Madison.
She ofers nutrition consultations and teaches healthy cooking classes. In February
she is ofering a free lecture at the Willy St. Coop on Breaking the Sugar Craving.
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tions are divinely realized. Tats our mission statement.
Would you like to dance with invisible realities in creating
professional sessions? To facilitate empowerment and healing for
yourself and others? To experience your intuition as a daily practi-
cal guide and professional tool? To work with energy efectively
and wisely?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, TIBIAs programs are
designed for you! Four transformative programs begin on the 25th
of this month. Each life-changing program leaves you embodying
your unique gifs with greater insight, confdence and ease and
trusting in the unseen support that co-creates each session with you.
Well explore each program as we take you on a tour of TIBIAs three
divisions, each introduced through their own mission statements.
TIBIA Massage School, extraordinarily committed to student
learning, growth, transformation and success, provides a uniquely
grounded educational experience with signature training in energy,
intuition, massage and bodywork therapy.
Te school ofers a 675-hour massage program, a 200-hour
Transformational Bodywork Course and a multitude of Continu-
ing Education courses, some of them open to the public.
Te massage program, which features Eastern and Western
Bodywork tracks, builds energy and intuitive awareness into your
training. If youre already trained in massage, you can take the
Transformational Bodywork Course and learn to engage intuitively
with your clients physical and energetic systems to support body-
mind transformation. Additional Continuing Education courses
address energy, intuition, ethics and various therapeutic modalities.
TIBIA IntuAction Institute provides a tangible education in the
practices of centered presence, intentional gratitude and expanded
awareness, collectively generating inspired action. Imagine knowing
how to return at will to your inner peace, guidance and awareness
of being in the fow.
Classes, workshops and retreats complement two longer
programs: the 540-hour IntuAction Program, where you learn
to recognize and interpret your intuition in daily life and spoken
sessions, and the 325-hour Energetic Training Program, where
you learn to facilitate healing through energy sessions that leave
you, the practitioner, feeling energized too.
TIBIA Healing Center provides a compassionate, honoring envi-
ronment where exceptionally trained practitioners make a palpable
diference with clients physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritu-
ally. Of course theyre exceptionally trained: theyre TIBIA gradu-
ates! Oferings include massage/bodywork, energy sessions and
intuitive (spoken) sessions. You can try all three in one day for a
mini-retreat at a special rate.
TIBIAs courses are conveniently scheduled on evenings and
weekends. Te Healing Center is open seven days a week and
ofers gif certifcates. Essential oils and other retail products are
available during daytime hours.
Located in Madison at 6225 University Avenue, Suite 202, TIBIA
is more than a resource for sessions and training. Its a community
devoted to partnering with a greater reality to promote healing,
grace and peace.
For more information, visit www.tibiainc.com,
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Death and taxes may be inevitable, but they shouldnt be related.
~ J.C. Watts,Jr.
M
any thoughtful people use this time of year to refect
on last years successes and challenges, and to lay the
groundwork for an even better new year. Vows to
reduce stress, to exercise more and to budget better are all popular
resolutions. Your friendly accountant can help!
If you made a New Years resolution to reduce stress, the
upcoming tax season may be a good place to start. Going through
the tax preparation process without professional assistance leaves
many people feeling they may have missed tax deductions, over-
looked current tax law changes or may have made other serious
errors. Hiring a tax professional improves your tax preparation
process, reduces your anxiety and may even produce a better
fnancial outcome.
First, meeting with a licensed accountant (CPA or Enrolled
Agent) will help you uncover all the possible deductions and perti-
nent information. Te frm then completes your tax returns in a
timely manner sparing you the late nights and sleepless agonizing.
Once done, the forms get a thorough review to assure the inclu-
sion of all applicable deductions and tax law accuracy. By choos-
ing an accounting frm specializing in small business and indi-
vidual tax preparation, you get the beneft of a strong educational
background and a complete understanding of the most up-to-date
tax regulations. Most important, you know you have a profes-
sional partner in the process who will be available for questions or
concerns should the need arise.
Working with a year-round tax planning service makes sense
for both individuals and businesses. While you may choose not
to be in contact with your accountant every month, you have the
opportunity to call with a question and get expert help in planning.
For example, you are able to discuss major purchases or sales of
property in advance so you understand the tax implications and
prepare accordingly. A year-round tax service also means you can
count on help with any IRS communications, and experienced
assistance with problem resolution.
Budgets can almost always use improvement, and fortunately,
preparing your taxes dovetails nicely with preparing a budget.
When you meet with an accounting professional, you will have
the opportunity to review your current situation and discuss
a forecast. A forecast of the coming year serves as an especially
helpful tool for small business owners and non-profts, provid-
ing guidance for needed changes and helping you to plan accord-
ingly. Individuals may also beneft from the overview provided
by a cash-fow analysis and fnd it useful in planning savings and
possible retirement goals.
Does working with a community-based tax professional reduce
your stress levels? Absolutely. It also leaves you more time for the
important things in life, like family, exercise and relaxation. Dont let
this tax season reduce your enjoyment of lifes most precious moments.
Call a professional accountant for a healthy start to your new year.
A healthy and
stress-free tax
season
By Jon Bednarski, ea
Jon Bednarski, EA, is the controller at Midwest Accounting Services. He has
15 years of public accounting experience and spent 10 years in private-sector
accounting as a controller or fnancial manager. Jon enjoys his work and keeps
balanced through busy season by mixing exercise, yoga and plenty of family
time into his schedule. He can be reached at 608.662.1350. Midwest Accounting
Services, masacct.com or 608.271.9753, provides personal and small business tax
services and the fnancial analysis to help you plan for your fnancial future. A
year-round staf of accountants with over 60 years of combined experience meets
all your accounting needs, providing services to individuals, corporations, part-
nerships, LLCs, sole proprietorships and non-profts.
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communityCALENDAR
sunday, feb. 5 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
healing with aromatherapy
essential oils are natures holistic medicine!
learn what aromatherapy is, the science be-
hind how it works, mental/emotional/spiritual/
physical medicinal properties of the oils, how
to blend and safely use oils, techniques and
lots of recipes. we will also focus on using
essential oils for self-care and sample many
essential oils. You will even be making an aro-
matherapy sugar scrub to take home! this class
is for everyone and anyone! great for energy
workers, bodyworkers, healers, nurses, coun-
selors, teachers, parents and those with high-
stress jobs.
this is the prerequisite for the 4-class holis-
tic healing with aromatherapy certifcation
series. see the energy work certifcation
section for details. additional classes include
emotional healing with aromatherapy, physi-
cal healing with aromatherapy and spiritual/
energetic healing with aromatherapy. take
healing with aromatherapy alone, or delve
deeper into aromatherapy with the whole se-
ries. fee: $75 (+ $25 for an optional aroma-
therapy starter kit.) the chakra house, 330
w. lakeside st., Madison, 608.237.6128,
www.thechakrahouse.com.
sunday, feb. 5 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
crystals for self-healing & Meditation
learn the basics on selection, cleansing and
protection with crystals and gemstones, self-
layouts for healing with crystals, making gem
elixirs and meditation with crystals. fee: $50.
the chakra house, 330 w. lakeside st., Madi-
son, 608.237.6128, www.thechakrahouse.com.
thursday, feb. 7 6 - 7 p.m.
wellness in every season: winter support
willy st. coop east
Join Kelly hora, M.ac. of Bluestem acupunc-
ture and Katy wallace, nD, rYt of human
nature to explore how to align yourself with
the energy of the winter to experience optimal
health. the kidneys and bladder are most re-
lated to the winter and demonstrate the power
of containment and elimination, wisdom and
potency. this program will focus on foods and
techniques to support these organs and also
explore the emotional and spiritual manifesta-
tions of winter according to chinese medicine.
please contact willy st. coop east at 251-6776
to register or stop by the customer service desk.
free to members; $5 for non-members.
saturday, feb. 11 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
self-healing & intuitive Meditation
Bring awareness to your energy system so
you can work with it rather than feel like it
controls you. learn individualized medita-
tion techniques that work with your unique
set of intuitive skills. topics include: energy
anatomy, Discovering your intuitive gifts,
grounding, replenishing, clearing, Boundar-
ies, opening, closing, the 7 Major chakras
and the aura. fee: $95. the chakra house,
330 w. lakeside st., Madison, 608.237.6128,
www.thechakrahouse.com.
sunday, feb. 12 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
aura reading
Jeremy anacker. come for an introduction to
auras where information leads to personal in-
sight. sensing the context of transformation
begins with really knowing yourself as energy
and seeing that this is at the heart of your whole
life experience. also get some great energy
work strategies that will help to change you and
your whole life. (note: reiki sharing follows this
event at 7:15 p.m.) people can sign up by call-
ing Mimosa Books & gifts, 260 w. gilman,
Madison, wi (608) 256-5432. Donation.
sunday, feb. 12 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Messages from the flowers
andrew perez. a variety of fowers will be
available for clients to choose from. clients
will select a fower, based on what they feel
drawn to, be it color, shape, size or something
else. everyone will receive a psychic reading
based on their chosen fower, with discussion
available. at the end of the class, i'll answer
questions that anyone has pertaining to their
life path. everyone gets a reading and a fower
to take home. people can sign up by calling
Mimosa Books & gifts, 260 w. gilman, Madi-
son, wi (608) 256-5432. $35.
sunday, feb. 12 & 26 7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
reiki sharing
Jeremy anacker. reiki practitioners and curi-
ous participants are invited to come together as
a way to share and grow into this miraculous
process. this is a great way to sample and to
know more about reiki and it's benefts while
practitioners are also able to develop, share
and receive a treatment. Be ready to experience
uplifting fellowship and to gain self-growth
knowledge. people can sign up by calling Mi-
mosa Books & gifts, 260 w. gilman, Madison,
wi (608) 256-5432. Donation.
saturday, feb. 18 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
chakra tai chi & guided Meditation
clear, balance, align and harmonize your
chakras with the energy of the upcoming full or
new moon. chakra tai chi is a form of moving
meditation in which you cultivate the energy
of your chakras, the earth and the heavens.
You will be lead through a powerful chakra tai
chi routine that allows you to experience and
have a deeper awareness of your chakras. a
chakra guided meditation and brief discussion
will follow. each month focuses on a different
chakra; covering a total of 12 chakras. no ex-
perience is required and tai chi is great for any
activity level. the focus, format and meditation
change slightly from month to month. this is
a regularly scheduled class that you can at-
tend every month. You do not need to attend
every class though it is highly encouraged. You
can begin the series at any time. fee: $15. the
chakra house, 330 w. lakeside st., Madison,
608.237.6128, www.thechakrahouse.com.
saturdays, feb. 18 - Mar. 10 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Yamuna Body rolling foundational
4-week series
Yamuna Body rolling is a revolutionary ap-
proach to health and ftness using balls designed
exclusively for this practice. it consists of a se-
ries of routines using 6- to 10-inch balls. unlike
other ball exercises, YBr goes far beyond random
movement and stretch. it allows you to work spe-
cifc muscles in detail, to create suppleness in
tight areas and optimize range of motion. Yamuna
Body rolling re-educates muscles and stimu-
lates bone, creating positive, permanent changes
in the body. the ball moves along muscles to
stretch them, dislodge tension and discomfort,
increase blood fow and promote healing. lying
over the ball, you literally roll your body out al-
most like dough, stretching and elongating your
muscles. the YBr routines follow specifc se-
quences that match the bodys own logic and or-
der. starting where each muscle begins, at its ori-
gin, you roll toward where it attaches to the point
called its insertion. whether youre young or old,
a ftness buff or a couch potato, rolling with a YBr
Ball can help you feel better, more vibrant, more
alive! Youll have a ball toning, strengthening and
realigning your body. fee: $90 for 4 weeks. the
chakra house, 330 w. lakeside st., Madison,
608.237.6128, www.thechakrahouse.com.
saturday, feb. 18 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
introduction to Meditation
research shows that meditation benefts the
mind, body and soul. Meditation improves
mood, controls negative emotions, improves
health, helps one develop an inner relationship
within themselves, increases self actualization
and cultivates spirituality. Many people are in-
timidated by meditation and are not quite sure
what it is and how to do it. others get frustrated
and think they are not doing it correctly. there are
numerous forms of meditation and at least one
form is sure to ft every persons needs. this class
will debunk meditation myths, teach meditation
basics and introduce participants to the many
forms of meditation. we cover at least 25 differ-
ent meditation modalities. we will be practicing,
so please wear comfortable clothes. fee: $60.
the chakra house, 330 w. lakeside st., Madi-
son, 608.237.6128, www.thechakrahouse.com.
Monday, feb. 20 6 - 7 p.m.
stop the sugar cravings! willy st. coop west
Do you crave sweets morning, noon and night?
get inspired to quit the habit and get off the blood
sugar roller coaster for good. sugar is one of the
most addicting foods in our culture right now. Join
Brittany sandoval, holistic nutritionist, of human
nature, llc and learn why we crave sugar and
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the chakra house 11
tiBia 2
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Our community partners in the natural health
and green-living revolution
acupuncture
Dr. Zhous acupuncture clinic
6425 normandy lane, Madison
6082369000
www.acupunctureherbalMD.com
with 33 years of experience, Dr. Zhous acu-
puncture is wisconsins premier health and
healing center providing traditional chinese
medicine therapies, including acupuncture,
herbal medicine and tuina Manual therapy.
Dr. Zhou has successfully treated patients
worldwide with a variety of physical and psy-
chological illnesses. Most referred to by fami-
lies and health care professionals.
aDvantage therMal iMaging
JBs acupuncture & advantage thermal imaging
6033 Monona Drive, Monona
608.204.9715
www.jbsacupuncture.com
JBs acupuncture specializes in managing pain
of all types, one treatment allergy elimina-
tion, wellness care and one treatment smoking
cessation. they also offer thermal imaging, a
photographic process that is noninvasive, non-
radioactive and a less expensive alternative to
a mammogram. it can detect cancer 5 to 10
years earlier than a mammogram.
aniMal wellness
hikari natural healing
41 glaciers edge square, cross plains
608.886.8778
www.hikarihealing.com
hikarihealing@yahoo.com
a non-invasive form of holistic
healing, reiki works on physi-
cal, mental, psychological and
spiritual levels. experience a stronger bond
with your animal, relieve pain, resolve behav-
ioral issues, reduce stress and fnd peace at the
end of life. sessions in-person or at a distance.
amy works with animals of all species.
BooKs & gifts
Mimosa Books & gifts
260 west gilman st., Madison
608.256.5432
www.mimosaspirit.com
at Mimosa we are dedicated to
embracing the global diversity of
wisdom and belief. Mimosa is one
of state streets most unique
stores featuring spiritual and metaphysical
items from many different cultures and tradi-
tions. Mimosa also has an upstairs activity
room, where a variety of classes, workshops,
and other events help create a space for
like-minded people to gather and share
ideas, be inspired and move their lives in a
more positive, productive direction.
peaceful heart
123 south Main st., oregon
608.835.5288
www.peacefulheart.net
peaceful heart strives to offer
products and services that
promote and enhance emo-
tional and spiritual wellbeing. we have many
tools available in the form of books, cDs,
classes, events and speakers to assist in un-
derstanding what our emotional needs are as
individuals. we also have a wide selection of
unique, fun and uplifting gifts including jewel-
ry, music, scarves, crystals and angel cards.
shakti Bookshop
320 state st., Madison
608.255.5007
offering a large selection of jewelry, books,
crystals, music and other items to help you stay
connected with your spiritual nature, shakti is
the Midwests oldest and most trusted source
for every step of your spiritual journey. we are
not human beings having a spiritual experi-
ence; we are spiritual beings having a human
existence. let shakti help you to make the most
of your experience be it spiritual, human or
something in between.
chilDrens fitness prograMs
gymfnity
6300 nesbitt road, fitchburg
608.848.flip (3547)
www.gymfnity.com
gymfnity started as a gymnastics-
only club but has evolveD into a
multi-sport venue. we started our
program in 1999 as a home for
competitive gymnastics. we refne and revise
our programs every year under our personal
philosophy of constant and never ending im-
provement. wisconsin has again chosen gym-
fnity as one of the top clubs in the state for
childrens gymnastics classes, competitive
gymnastics, kids ftness and over-all gyms in
Madison. we believe that children in our pro-
gram have an opportunity to learn physically,
mentally, emotionally and socially at every de-
velopmental step in gymnastics. at gymfnity
teaching Kids to reach new heights isnt
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Our community partners in the natural health
and green-living revolution
DrY cleaner
Best cleaners of Madison
5712 raymond rd., Madison
608.271.6769
6713 frank lloyd wright, Middleton
6088366868
www.bestcleanersmadison.com
owner John whitley has
built a solid reputation as
Madisons most trusted
dry cleaner. Best cleaners experienced staff is
committed to providing quality, on-time service to
the community. MaDisons exclusive
greenearth cleaner greenearth solution
is good for our customers because it is an excellent
cleaner, it is odorless and leaves your clothes feel-
ing and looking like new. it is good for the dry
cleaning industry because it is not toxic and can be
handled easily and safely. open M-f 7-7, sat. 8-5.
eDucation
Blue sky school of professional Massage and
therapeutic Bodywork
2005 west Beltline highway, suite 201, Madison
608.270.5245
www.BlueskyMassage.com
Blue sky strives to inspire and chal-
lenge our students as they be-
come professional massage ther-
apists. we integrate community outreach,
holistic practices and wellness into our mas-
sage 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 and become a massage
therapist! call today!
east-west healing arts institute
6425 normandy lane, Madison
6082401600
www.acupressureschool.com
with 800 hours of instruction in both eastern
and western modalities, and a whole-person
body-mind-spirit approach, ewhai is a nation-
al leader in fully integrated asian Bodywork and
therapeutic Massage training. with full- and
part-time options, programs are available to ft
your schedule. call for a personal tour!
geMstones
Burnies rock shop
901 e. Johnson st., Madison
608.251.2601
www.burniesrockshop.com
Burnies rock shop
has been connecting
you with the elements
since 1963. featuring handcrafted sterling sil-
ver and multi-gemstone jewelry, Baltic amber
set in sterling silver rings, pendants and ear-
rings, sparkling gemstone beads in every color
imaginable, mineral and fossil specimens from
around the world, and stainless steel rings.
health & wellness
Midwest Macrobiotics
shaun McMonigal
773.988.6876 midmac@sbcglobal.net
wwwmidmacinfo
Midwest Macrobiotics is dedicated to the com-
mon dream of health and harmony. whether
in the kitchen, consultation or class, shaun of-
fers lessons on balancing food energy to help
you create your own health and sense of bal-
ance. Medicinal cooking services are avail-
able, along with holistic health consultations
to transition to a whole foods diet. Menu plan-
ning is based on the time you have available
for cooking and to address the specifc health
needs and goals of the client.
the chakra house Yoga studio & Boutique
330 west lakeside st., Madison
608.237.6128
www.thechakrahouse.com
the chakra house is a space to
become balanced physically,
emotionally and spiritually and
to validate your innate abilities, whether you
know you have them or not. every studio class,
service or workshop incorporates the instruc-
tors abilities with your own so eventually you
will trust that you can balance yourself. Join us
for hatha Yoga, vinyasa flow Yoga, Kundalini
Yoga, Zumba, psychic development courses,
workshops or just visit our boutique.
Massage therapY
Blue sky school of professional Massage and
therapeutic Bodywork
2005 west Beltline highway, suite 201, Madison
608.270.5245
www.BlueskyMassage.com
Blue skys massage clinic is a
teaching facility. Massages are
performed by students who have
not yet graduated but have completed the edu-
cational requirements to enter student clinic. a
great opportunity for our students to complete
state required massage hours while offering
professional quality massages at a discount to
the public! Make an appointment today!
Massage / intuitive
services & training
tiBia
6225 university ave., Madison
608.238.7378
www.tibiainc.com
tiBia, inc. (transformation
~ intuition ~ Bodywork ~ in
action) includes a Mas-
sage school that spe-
cializes in energy healing and intuitive body-
work, the intuaction institute, which
provides training in intuitive listening and fa-
cilitation, and a healing center that offers
massage, transformational bodywork and intui-
tive sessions. our nonproft, creating a
peaceful worlD, brings these healing gifts
to those in need, empowering them to generate
peace in themselves, their relationships and
their way of living in the world.
natural health practitioners
natural health works
verona/Madison clinic
201 e. verona ave., verona 608.848.8378
Monroe clinic
w4745 Blumer rd., Monroe 608.325.3209
www.naturalhealthworksonline.com
we are a holistic natural
health care clinic and
spa. we use herbs, vita-
mins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and natu-
ral foods. appointments are available for Kinesi-
ology to fnd your imbalances and nutritional
defciencies. we check over 80 points and sug-
gest the natural way to heal. we specialize in
essential oils and Bach fower remedies for
stress & emotional balancing, eating for your
blood type diet and sell wheat-free and natural
foods
naturopathY & nutrition
human nature
2158 atwood ave., Madison
6083019961
www.humannaturellc.com
as naturopaths and
nutritionists, we live
by a fundamental
principle: our bodies are naturally balanced
and healthy when they receive proper nour-
ishment. in our private consultations and
workshops, we will ask about current strengths
and weaknesses and explore where you ex-
perience abundance and defciency. then we
guide you on the least invasive path to restor-
ing your bodys natural, balanced state. this
path includes food-based techniques ranging
from simple shifts in meals to deep cleansing.
veterinarY care
Marila veterinary clinic
Dr. Mary hess, D.v.M., c.a.t.
41 glacier edge square, cross plains
608.798.1887
www.marilaveterinaryclinic.net
Marila veterinary clinic is an alterna-
tive and traditional veterinary clinic in
that we offer both means of treat-
ment for pets. we work with the pets
family to provide the best care at a reasonable
price so that routine visits can be affordable and
more advanced care can be done as needed.
we also offer therapeutic grooMing,
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