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he 30th Annual Asian Festival celebrates the Year of the Rooster (the 10th sign of the Chinese zodiac) on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Institute of Texan Cultures. This family-friendly event celebrates the Chinese New Year with music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and multicultural demonstrations. Participants will enjoy authentic Asian-American cuisines from vendors, including Korean, Japanese, Thai, Philippines, Laotian and more. There will also be three separate stages featuring Asian dance and musical performances. The festival also includes henna painting, palm reading and craft sales from vendors offering everything from clothing and artworks to silk and dolls. The Asian Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate; tickets for children ages 6-12 are $5, and children under 5 are free. For more information, visit www.texancultures.com.
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ut on your workout gear and plan to shed some of those holiday calories at the 4th Annual 5K Snowball Run/Walk and Accessible 1K on Saturday, Jan. 28. The event benefits The Academy at Morgan’s Wonderland; The Academy provides individualized education programs for people with special needs. Proceeds from the Snowball Run will be used to purchase adaptive physical education equipment that will support health and wellness programs for people with special needs. After the run, participants can enjoy tasty treats from Magnolia Pancake Haus, Aspen’s Brew Coffee, Denny’s, Whataburger and H.E.B. There will also be a DJ spinning tunes and face painting for the kids. The winter run starts at 9 a.m. on Jan. 28 and begins at Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Dr. For more information, visit www.morganswonderland. academy.
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ow that the holidays are over, it’s the perfect time to make a resolution to improve your health, and the Alamo Run Fest—San Antonio’s premier “home grown” half marathon event—is well worth considering. The run fest is actually several events; in addition to the signature 13.1mile half marathon, there’s an Alamo 10K and Alamo 5K. No excuses—there’s a distance for runners at all levels. For half-marathon enthusiasts, the Alamo Run Fest is unique because it’s the only local distance event that includes historic Fort Sam Houston; this year almost six miles of the half marathon will be inside Fort Sam. Also, runners participating in all events finish on a red carpet inside the middle of the Alamodome. The Alamo Run Fest is a two-day event that includes a Health and Fitness Expo inside the Alamodome on April 1 and 2. For more information about the run fest, visit www.alamocityrunfest.com. Also, see the display ad on the back cover.
DREAM BIG San Antonio’s DreamWeek Begins Jan. 6—Multi-Day Event Celebrates MLK’s Dream, Offers Dozens of Community Activities
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reamWeek is a multi-day summit designed to inspire, motivate and celebrate San Antonio’s rich diversity and multiculturalism. Through workshops, lectures, mixers, exhibits and speaking engagements, this community-wide package of events promotes an exchange of ideas on universal issues while continuing to advance the teachings and visions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. .......Numerous organizations across the city will host more than 40 events, including the nationally recognized MLK March on Jan. 16, which is expected to draw more than 200,000 people. DreamWeek kicks off Friday, Jan. 6, with an opening breakfast that includes a presentation by DreamVoice President Shokare Nakpodia. The San Antonio Impact Report luncheon takes place on Thursday, Jan. 12, and the multi-week event continues beyond mid-January, offering numerous events and celebrations featuring food, conversation, performances and live music. Here’s a sampling of just a few upcoming DreamWeek events: Book Reading & Kickoff Reception: Coming of Age in Mississippi on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 12-2 p.m. at the San Antonio Public Library’s Carver Branch, 3350 E. Commerce St. Share and discuss this powerful social justice autobiography by Anne Moody. This event will include food and refreshments. Big Band Jazz/Blue Star Brewing Co. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 8-10 p.m. at the Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 South Alamo, Suite 105. Enjoy San Antonio’s finest musicians gathered to perform big band jazz arrangements from the libraries of Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich and Glenn Miller. Taste the Dream Gala on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 6-11 p.m. at the Witte Museum, 3801
Broadway St. The SAGE “Taste the Dream” Gala: Celebrating Diversity Through Food will be an exploration of food representing cultures from around the world. Experience traditional cuisines and flavors from the Mediterranean, Asia, Latin America, Africa, Cuba and Europe, along with Cajun/Creole, BBQ, comfort food and vegetarian options.
Habitat for Humanity Day of Service on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lenwood Heights, 227 S. Acme Rd. This will be the first day of construction at Lenwood Heights, Habitat’s newest community. The build will start construction on the community’s first three homes. The neighborhood will include the 1,000th Habitat house in San Antonio. MLK 5K Run/Walk for the Young Men’s Leadership Academy on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 9 a.m. at MLK Park, 3503 MLK Dr. The Young Men’s Leadership Academy 5K Run is a fundraiser for the school as well as a demonstration of support for Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of resilience and equality. Come out and walk, run or skip through beautiful MLK Park to help support the school and the students it serves.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Concert on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Tobin
Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. This concert honoring Dr. King’s legacy will include the MLK Mass Choir and the San Antonio Symphony. $10. www.sasymphony.org.
FEATURE EVENT: 2017 MLK March and Rally on Monday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. beginning at
the MLK Academy, 3501 MLK Dr. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the largest marches in the nation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream for our country. Between 200,000 and 300,000 marchers are expected. The march is almost three miles long and ends at Pittman Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa.
The African Market on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5-11 p.m. at Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, 108
Blue Star. The Olaju Art Group will host a one-of-a-kind interactive presentation of art, fashion, food and music inspired by The African Market. This fundraiser is dedicated to the promotion of emerging creative arts coming from West Africa and highlights the diversity found throughout the region. The event features an interactive installation of an African market including shops dedicated to selling African inspired products.
Jammin’ Jams Fruit Tree Adoption on Jan. 28
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he San Antonio Parks Department is getting together with the Alamo Forest Partnership for the annual Jammin’ Jams Fruit Tree Adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 28. Approximately 1,200 fruit and nut trees will be given out including citrus, fig, pecan, persimmon and apricot. The goal of Jammin’ Jams is to add diversity to the city’s tree canopy with trees that provide edible fruits. Trees will be given out starting at 8 a.m. at the Pearl Brewery, with attendees lining up as early as 5 a.m. for one tree per household. Recipients will be given instructions on how and where to plant their trees; they’ll also learn watering and maintenance tips, which are especially important for a tree’s first two years of life. The event will continue until all trees are adopted. The Alamo Forest Partnership is a non-profit organization devoted to the planting and protection of trees in the greater San Antonio area. Its mission is raising community awareness about the value and proper care of trees. To learn more, visit www. alamoforestpartnership.org.
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esearch from the Ohio State University College of Public Health, in Columbus, suggests that the risk of childhood obesity, a growing concern in the U.S., can be reduced by putting children to bed before 8 p.m. The researchers examined reports from mothers of 977 4-and-ahalf-year-old children born in 1991 regarding their typical weekday bedtimes. The answers were divided into three categories: 8 p.m. or earlier, between 8 and 9 p.m. and later. Responses were compared to the obesity levels of the same children at an average age of 15. Of the group with the earliest bedtime, comprising about 25 percent of the subjects, only one in 10 were obese, compared to 16 percent of those with childhood bedtimes between 8 and 9 p.m., representing 50 percent of the subjects. The youngsters who went to bed the latest reported a 23 percent obesity rate, the highest overall. Dr. Meena Khan, a sleep medicine specialist at the university’s Wexner Medical Study Center, comments about the challenge of maintaining proper bedtimes: “Kids do well with a schedule and a routine.”
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study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can help reduce the chances of developing cognitive impairment in old age. Scientists studied data on the physical activity levels from 3,050 twins in Finland who were given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981. A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals who participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment, compared to those who did less vigorous exercise.
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he 2012 National Health Interview Survey, published in 2015, included a survey on the use of complementary medicine practices. Nearly 45,000 Americans were questioned, including more than 10,000 children between the ages of 4 and 17. The survey found that nearly 12 percent of children had used complementary medicine, either in a practice or product, during the year studied. The most common form of alternative medicine among children was natural supplements, such as fish oil, probiotics and melatonin. Chiropractic care and yoga were also popular choices. Researchers found that parents sought complementary approaches most often for children due to back or neck pain, musculoskeletal conditions, colds, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or insomnia.
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study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals. The researchers examined 1,144 children born in southern California between 2000 and 2003 with mothers who had enrolled in a state-sponsored prenatal screening program. Blood tests were taken during their second trimester of pregnancy, a critical time for neurodevelopment, to measure exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and pesticides such as DDT. These compounds were banned from production in the U.S. in 1977 but remain in the environment. It’s well known that they can cross the placental barrier, impacting neurodevelopment in fetuses. The researchers selected participants based on previous health diagnoses: 545 children with autism spectrum disorder and 181 with intellectual disabilities, plus 418 free of both issues as a control group. They found a 50 to 82 percent increased autism risk in children with the highest levels of four identified PCB compounds in utero, based on which ones were present. “The results suggest that prenatal exposure to these chemicals above a certain level may influence neurodevelopment in adverse ways,” says Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., assistant professor in the university’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, promising further related studies.
Ayurvedic Program Improves Blood Chemistry
clinical trial from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that participants in a sixday, ayurvedic-based, well-being program showed metabolic improvements in blood tests for inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk (CDR) and cholesterol levels. Study participants consisted of 119 healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 80. Sixty-five experienced a panchakarma program, a detox and rejuvenation protocol involving a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga, massage, herbal therapy and other healing therapies. The other 54 served as a control group. Blood was analyzed before and after the test period. The researchers, led by Dr. Deepak Chopra, found measurable decreases in 12 phosphatidycholines (cell-membrane chemicals) associated with cholesterol, inflammation, CDR and Type 2 diabetes risk. They acknowledge that due to the short duration of the trial, the immediate changes were likely attributable to the vegetarian diet; more research is needed to determine the complementary role of the other therapies. “It appears that a one-week panchakarma program can significantly alter the metabolic profile of the person undergoing it,” says Chopra.
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esearchers from Ohio State University, in Columbus, started with data from 6,432 participants in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, conducted in 1979, to study the impact that early job satisfaction has upon health as we age. The new study examined reports of job satisfaction on a scale of one (dislike very much) to four (like very much) for participants between the ages of 25 and 39. Then they compared the responses to mental and physical health reports measured after the participants turned 40. Those who reported low job satisfaction throughout their 20s and 30s exhibited higher levels of emotional problems, depression, sleep problems and excessive worry. Individuals who started out satisfied with their jobs but became less satisfied over time also faced sleep and anxiety difficulties, but exhibited less depression. The participants who reported increasing job satisfaction in their 20s and 30s reported fewer mental health problems. The correlation between physical health after 40 and early job satisfaction was not as strong, but university associate professor of sociology Hui Zheng notes, “Increased anxiety and depression could lead to cardiovascular or other health problems that won’t show up until they are older.”
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ndian officials report that volunteers planted more than 49 million trees on a single day in 2016, surpassing the 2013 world record of 850,000 in Pakistan. An estimated 800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours planting 80 species of saplings raised in local nurseries along roads, railways and other public land. The effort is part of the commitment India made at the Paris Climate Conference in December 2015. The country agreed to spend $6 billion to reforest 12 percent of its land and bring the total forest cover to 235 million acres by 2030, or about 29 percent of its territory. Trees sequester carbon dioxide from the air and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. India has experienced substantial loss of its forest cover in recent centuries as people cut down trees for firewood, pasture and development. Still, saplings need water and care and are susceptible to disease. Mortality rates can reach 40 percent after such massive tree plantings. Other countries are also replanting trees. Last December, African nations pledged to reforest 100 million hectares (386 square miles). A wide range of stakeholders from countries to companies also signed on to the non-binding New York Declaration of Forests that month, with the goal of halving deforestation by 2020 and ending it by 2030. szefei/Shutterstock.com
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alifornia lawmakers have enacted a bill that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. It extends previous efforts such as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 instituted to reduce emissions by 2020, along with another piece of legislation that vows to boost legislative oversight of climate change programs organized by the California Air Resources Board. Supporters say that emissions rules have created new jobs and led to billions of dollars of investment in California’s clean energy sector. Opponents argue that the strict targets have caused some job losses, particularly in oil manufacturing. The state, having the world’s eighth-largest economy, has further announced a goal of fighting climate change and improving air quality by putting 1.5 million zero-emission state cars on the road by 2025.
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lthough food manufacturers have pledged to voluntarily eliminate bisphenol A (BPA)—an endocrine disruptor linked to developmental problems in fetuses, infants and children—in their packaging materials, it’s still found in the lining of many canned goods. Recent testing by an advocacy group found BPA in 70 percent of nearly 200 samples, including products from Campbell and Kroger, which have joined the pledge. “It’s in beer, coffee, tea, energy drinks and aerosol cans for whipped cream... it’s everywhere,” says Samara Geller, a database and research analyst with the Environmental Working Group (EWG). According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, BPA is safe at the levels people are exposed to via canned foods, but many consumers would rather not take the risk. Consequently, EWG created a new tool to help consumers avoid the 16,000 products that may have BPA in their packaging. The numbers listed on package UPC codes can be compared against the database at Tinyurl.com/EWG-BPA-Lookup. “Our main goal was to get this out quickly to as many people as possible,” says Geller. “The UPC code is really your best defense to finding out what they’re talking about,” because product names can change.
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erotoxic syndrome is the medical term for the illness caused by exposure to contaminated air in jet aircraft, and it’s causing that ailment, plus the permanent disability and even death of airline employees and passengers. Whistleblowers have been met with ridicule and termination. The problem has been called the “asbestos of the airline industry” by critics. French scientist Jean-Cristophe Balouet, Ph.D., who discovered the syndrome in 1999, thinks it may have already affected 250,000 pilots, cabin crew and passengers worldwide. In 1963, aircraft moved from drawing fresh air into the cabin to “bleeding” part of it from the engines. The synthetic oil used by jets contains organophosphates used in pesticides and nerve gas, and was banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for residential use in 2001 because of known toxicity. The byproducts of these carcinogenic organophosphates can also include aldehydes and carbon monoxide. Airplane seals wear out and there are no chemical sensors onboard aircraft to detect fumes— only noses to detect the “dirty sock” odor. The Aerotoxic Association continues to push for air quality detectors on all planes and the Cabin Air Quality Act sponsored by California Senator Dianne Feinstein. For more information, visit Aerotoxic.org.
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It’s Not All About the Calories by Lisa Marshall
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at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more. Yet few will reach that goal. One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show. Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the
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saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight. Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the bestlaid weight management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in. Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs and what to do about them.
1. Food Sensitivity/Allergy
Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and
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2. Underperforming Thyroid
The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent. Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a
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norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food. “You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days. When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count. Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them. What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods—for four days). Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results. To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.
common cause of weight gain.” What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use. Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner. In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroid-damaging metabolic byproducts. Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.
3. Imbalanced Gut
The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet. “The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he says. Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein. Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health. “If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21stcentury study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny
mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight. What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.
4. Overdoing Diets
As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat. “If you try to lose weight by drastically slashing calorie intake and going crazy on the cardio machines, you’ll do more harm than good,” says Turner. Performing intense cardiovascular exercise such as running, cycling or swimming for more than 45 minutes can make cortisol levels surge, accelerating muscle loss and impairing the immune system. That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too. Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-orflight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says. Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weightloss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain. What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness. For example: five-minute warm-up, oneminute run at fast pace, one-minute run
at moderate pace, repeat 10 times, fiveminute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week. Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jump-start and keeps us from feeling deprived.
5. Dark, Cold, Stressful Workplaces
Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge. Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women who experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorie-laden meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers. What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings. After an ultra-stressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night. Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, Colorado. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
In addition to being potent antiinflammatory agents, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been associated with greater weight and fat loss when added to a diet and exercise program, according to studies in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the International Journal of Obesity.
Prebiotics
Natural Slimming Supplements Ashwaghanda Root
While research is scarce, this Indian herb is traditionally believed to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol (which can boost belly fat storage). It’s also believed to boost conversion of the thyroid hormone T4 to the more metabolically active thyroid hormone T3. Doctor of Naturopathy Natasha Turner recommends 500 to 1,000 milligrams (mg) twice daily.
Chromium
This mineral plays a key role in enhancing insulin’s action in the body. Numerous studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers and others suggest that taking chromium supplements can stabilize blood sugar, potentially
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reducing the cravings and energy slumps that come with glucose spikes and dips. Research on chromium’s impact on body composition and weight has been mixed. Turner recommends 200 to 400 micrograms (mcg) daily.
Curcumin
This golden spice, found in turmeric, curbs painful joint inflammation from over-exercising, and has been shown by Tufts University and Columbia University researchers to improve fat metabolism in mice.
L-carnitine
This supplement helps the body use fat for fuel more efficiently and also can be used as an energy booster before cardio or strength training. Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith recommends 500 to 1,000 mg daily.
These undigested fibers provide food for good gut bacteria to keep the digestive system and metabolism on track.
Probiotics
These are generally believed to promote healthy gut bacteria so that the body metabolizes food more efficiently. One recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition followed 125 obese men and women throughout a 12-week diet, followed by a 12-week maintenance period, and found that the women taking probiotics containing the bacterial strain Lactobacillus rhamnosis lost significantly more weight during the diet than women that didn’t; plus, they continued to lose weight during the maintenance period. The men studied did not show similar results.
Selenium
Selenium is critical for the conversion of inactive T4 to active T3 that the body can make use of. Smith recommends 100 to 200 mcg daily.
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help and heal patients,” Krisel explains. Paying for memberships out-of-pocket (often electing high-deductible plans) or via a health-sharing plan, clients value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus followups and urgent care at minimal costs. The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see. Lewis says, “Time is the valuable factor in direct primary care—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”
Complementary Care
Medical Cost-Sharing
For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates. Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit. Their members share a commitment to personal health and to sharing in the burden of health expenses with others who have these values. “Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine. “Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.” Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect. org). Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group. Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms.
Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less by Meredith Montgomery
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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.
Membership-Based Care
When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC). Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to
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Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse. The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates. “The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to naturalhealth clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” says Blue.
GreenSurance
Told she was beyond medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine. “When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray says. Complementary and alternative therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life. Following remission, she began a 20-
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year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com). Serving people who proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list of 40-plus covered complementary and alternative modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care. Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance. GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.” Krisel adds, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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Getting to ‘Yes’ with an Insurer C
onventional insurance rules adversely affect Americans’ consideration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy use increased during the prior decade, but only among those without insurance. For those with progressive policies, coverage for CAM approaches is usually only partial.
Know What a Policy Covers
Before using a complementary or integrative service, inquire about specifics: Sometimes preapproval or a referral is required to qualify; coverage may be limited to a certain network of practitioners; verify visit limits or the number required; and get details of out-of-pocket costs. Keep insurance-related communications records, including notes on calls and copies of bills, claims and letters, to help with any claim disputes.
Explore Available Options
Ask the insurance provider about coverage of CAM approaches, including whether a rider or supplement to the standard plan is required to cover them. Inquire about discount programs, such as when members pay for fees and out-of-pocket costs, but at a lower rate. State insurance departments and professional associations for complementary health specialties may know which insurance companies cover specific complementary and alternative approaches.
Ask Practitioners About Payments
When seeing a complementary or integrative practitioner, clarify payment and insurance details before the first visit. Learn the cost of initial and follow-up appointments; how many appointments are needed; additional costs such as for tests, supplements or equipment; and if they offer an income-based sliding scale. Also confirm which insurance plans are accepted and if the patient or provider files claims. When insurance doesn’t cover a service, inquire about installment plans and discounts for cash payments.
Save with Tax-Exempt Accounts
Flexible spending accounts offered by some employers allow participants to set aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses. Health savings accounts can be established by individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses. Contributions are tax-deductible and interest is tax-free. Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
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Holistic Dermatology Inner Health, Radiant Skin by Linda Sechrist
Holistic skin care practices are simple, healthy and sustainably good for people and the planet because they follow nature’s example.
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edical Doctor Alan M. Dattner, a 35-year pioneer in the field of holistic dermatology, faithfully follows nature’s principles in supporting skin health. His book Radiant Skin from the Inside Out: The Holistic Dermatologist’s Guide to Healing Your Skin Naturally maps out how skin reflects the body’s healthy or unhealthy organs and systems. Finding the internal root cause of
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problems on the skin, the body’s largest organ, takes time to investigate. Dattner, who practices in New York City and New Rochelle, New York, and considers himself a “skin detective,” says that although his forensic work continues to expand, he still begins his sleuthing by compiling a detailed and comprehensive history that yields clues for solving health puzzles and points him in the direction of what’s causing problems.
Some patients with acne also have symptoms of bloating, gastrointestinal issues or chronic bowel disease. Others may have traveled to another country where they contracted diarrhea from a parasite or foreign bacteria that upset their intestinal microbiome. Skin outbreaks can also be the result of food sensitivities or food allergies. “I make patients aware of the issues underlying their skin problems so that they understand the connection between internal health and skin. Then they can make conscious food choices,” says Dattner. Diet is a critical aspect of healthy skin. Food sensitivities can cause inflammation that can show up on the skin, he explains. Dattner incorporates several diagnostic techniques and remedies from other medical traditions, including herbal, homeopathic and ayurvedic. A tongue diagnosis he uses is taken from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He uses Applied Kinesiology to refine his therapeutic choices as the results align with his knowledge of dermatology, immunology and integrative medicine. Janice MacKenzie, acupuncture practitioner, teacher and author of Discovering the Five Elements: One Day at a Time, views the skin as a third lung, because it breathes. “If the organs of elimination aren’t working well—large intestine, liver and kidney—then toxins leave through the skin, another organ of elimination,” says MacKenzie, who practices in Perkasie, Pennsylvania.
“When constipation leaves toxins to be reabsorbed into the blood and recirculated through the liver, the body, out of desperation, seeks ways to get rid of toxins through the skin. This can result in eczema, psoriasis, rashes, boils and acne,” says MacKenzie. In TCM, the facial redness of rosacea originates in a heating of the blood caused by toxicity. An inflammatory condition of excess energy and toxicity in the stomach travels upward through the stomach energy meridian that runs from the eye to the second toe. It’s supposed to flow downward through the mouth, throat and intestines and out. Elina Fedatova, cosmetic chemist, aesthetician, owner of spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, and formulator of Elina Organics, addresses skin as an aspect of a whole healthy body. Her product line is created wholly from organic plant extracts and essential oils, made in batches every two weeks. These purely natural products can be ingested without harmful effects. “Formulas are made using holistic principles and adjusted for each season,” says Fedatova. She agrees with Dattner, “Protecting skin from the inside with a nutritious diet that benefits the entire body is vital, as important as keeping the skin’s surface clean.” In caring for skin from the outside, a gentle exfoliation that can be done at home three times a week using a honey mask is the first step. Skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, dull appearance. Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are necessary elements of a complete facial skin care regimen, as is a natural sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. “Using skincare practices and products that follow nature’s example are the perfect external complement to good internal health,” says Fedatova. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Kettlebell training promotes fat loss, toning of major muscle groups and greater functional strength, while requiring less time than its dumbbell counterpart.
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a balanced full-body workout that’s fun and engaging. “Consistent kettlebell training imitates and strengthens movements we use to function in daily life,” explains Athena Concannon, an American College of Sports Medicinecertified personal trainer and healthy lifestyle blogger at AchieveWithAthena. com, in Boston. For example, actions like lifting grocery bags and standing
up from a sitting position become easier. She notes that the growing popularity of different kinds of functional training in the past decade has bolstered recognition of kettlebell benefits as people seek ways to move away from assisted weight machines toward natural body movements. Kettlebells now show up in circuit training, CrossFit and both functional fitness and step classes. People see results because, “It takes multiple small and large muscle groups to redirect movement while maintaining control with a kettlebell, requiring more muscle recruitment than with a traditional dumbbell; it’s because its shape provides unbalanced weight resistance that strengthens a multitude of different muscles,” says Julie Joffrion, owner of All-Inclusive Health, in New Orleans. A kettlebell’s configuration requires exercisers to pay close attention to maintaining a neutral spinal posture and avoid locking knees and wrists to avoid pain or injury. By starting with a smaller weight and focusing on form first, exercisers build a foundation that allows them to more fully enjoy the benefits. Momentum training with kettlebells also compares favorably to traditional dumbbells or weighted bars. “The distinctive shape and weight distribution allows for a variety of exercises and grip positions that are not as comfortable and effective or even possible with a dumbbell,” says Joffrion. Although kettlebells have been popular with Russian athletes since the 1700s, they are a relatively new addition to U.S. fitness clubs. “I first learned about kettlebell fitness in 2005 when some gyms were purchasing them. However, because trainers didn’t
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Learn more at Tinyurl.com/ KettlebellsFitnessStudy. yet know how to use or instruct on proper movement of the bells, they sat dormant for a while. I started using them and fell in love. After a few months, I knew this would be something I’d stick with for a long time,” says Lorna Kleidman, an accomplished kettlebell champion who has earned gold awards in 17 national and international competitions. Now the founder of KettleX, a business focused on making kettlebell fitness available to everyone through DVDs, private sessions, online coaching and seminars, Kleidman says, “The beauty is that the bells keep you strong and looking great, no matter what your age or fitness experience. I’ve rarely met a person who didn’t get hooked after working out with the appropriate bells, be it a child or an 80-year-young client. “They are excellent for power, cardiovascular enhancement, endurance and physical symmetry, which is important for the health of the tissues and joints. At the same time, they create a healthfullooking physique, including toned arms, flat abs and a round, lifted butt.” she says. Participants completing 20 minutes of a high-intensity kettlebell workout burned an average of 20 calories per minute in a study sponsored by the American Council of Exercise. The researchers compared this level to running a six-minute mile and credited the more intensive calorie burn as a result of challenging the total body, which quickly raises the heart rate when performed with speed. The study concluded that kettlebell training is especially beneficial for those who want to fit in a time-efficient, total body workout. Proponents go a step further, claiming that kettlebells can deliver increased benefits in half the time of traditional workouts. Bumpus says, “If you’re solely interested in building strength and muscle power, stick with free weights, but if you’re looking for a way to burn fat while increasing muscular and cardiovascular endurance, kettlebells are a valuable option to incorporate into your training.”
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eer pressure and body consciousness are universal challenges facing teens and their parents. Experts find that by modeling healthy habits and maintaining open lines of communication, adults can help foster healthy independent thinking and responses to inevitable situations.
Respect Developing Capacities
Some teen struggles are literally all in their heads, according to Dr. Frances Jensen, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, in Philadelphia. “The brain is the last organ to mature, and isn’t fully complete until young people reach their late 20s. This allows the brain to adapt to its environment, which can be both good and bad,” says Jensen, author of The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults. Compounding the challenge, the frontal lobes, responsible for higher functions like insight, judgment, impulse
control and empathy, fully mature last; it’s no coincidence that teens struggle in these areas, according to Jensen. The plasticity of the teenage brain is optimal for learning and adaption, but without the frontal lobe feedback, it’s a challenge for them to moderate the heightened emotions, novelty seeking and sexual impulses adolescents are also experiencing. “We expect teenagers to act rationally, but there are many reasons why their brains aren’t taking them there,” says Jensen. “Acknowledging this can lower frustration levels for everyone.”
Create a Safe Haven
Teens learn more from experience than lectures, so parents should facilitate positive experiences and influences at home, advises Carla Atherton, director of The Healthy Family Formula, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, which fosters family well-being by holistically addressing root causes of poor health. Such activities can include regularly preparing meals together and going for family walks, rather than
eating dinner in front of the TV. “Doing everything you can to connect with kids while they are in an environment you can control gives them a good foundation they can take into the world,” says Atherton, the mother of three teens. Parents have to give trust to gain kids’ trust, says educator Naomi Katz, of Galilee, Israel, author of Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman. “Create an environment where kids feel like they don’t have to hide or lie about anything,” Katz says. She also encourages parents to empower adolescents in decision making: Rather than telling them not to try drugs or alcohol “because I said so,” provide them real facts to help them draw their own conclusions.
Support Quiet Respites
In today’s hyper-connected world, Katz says, “Social dynamics can get really confusing and painful and impact kids in far-reaching ways. We used to come home from school and be away from those issues until the next day; now that break doesn’t come because of social media and smartphones.” Katz recommends encouraging
journaling or other forms of selfexpression to help teens unplug and reflect. Breathing exercises can help calm nerves and allow them to think more clearly in tough social situations before they react. Katz also suggests teens set aside time each week for a feel-good activity like playing sports or music, to give them a reliable source of pleasure and accomplishment, no matter what else is going on in their lives.
Stay Alert to Signs
Despite a parent’s best efforts, kids can and will make unhealthy choices, and parents need to be prepared to manage the consequences. If a child is suspected or found to be engaging in dangerous or addictive behaviors like self-harming or an eating disorder, it’s important to address these immediately, seeking professional help if needed, says Katz. Jensen says that it’s easier to learn unhealthy patterns when the brain is malleable, and addictive behaviors are harder to eliminate than if they are acquired as an adult. The signs of unhealthy behaviors can be subtle, so it’s important to recognize cues without making flash judgments
or placing blame, says Atherton, For example, a parent that notices her teen eating differently or obsessed with working out should consider initiating a conversation with him or her about body image. Talking to teens about images in the media can help them gain a more balanced and positive self-perspective. “You can tell your kids, ‘These advertising images are trying to sell you someone’s idea of a perfect look, but it’s not reality,’” says Atherton. For whatever issues teens are trying to cope with, parents need to cultivate their own sense of inner calm; to be the rock that they can cling to. “Caring adults need to give teens a periodic frontal lobe assist,” says Jensen. “It helps when we share more details and insights about how we organize our lives and make decisions. Modeling the rationality and empathy that teenagers may lack can be an effective counterbalance.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Julia Schopick on Effective, Affordable Alternative Treatment by Randy Kambic
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believed added 15 years to his life after a terminal prognosis at age 40. The former English teacher at Long Island University and Virginia State University, now an Oak Park, Illinois resident, has contributed to the American Medical Association publication AM News, writes online and print guest columns and shares her journey in media interviews. photo by Keith Peterson
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ollowing up on the success of her bestselling book Honest Medicine: Effective, Time-Tested, Inexpensive Treatments for LifeThreatening Diseases, Julia Schopick plans to spread awareness of the efficacy of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in treating autoimmune and other ailments later this year with a new book co-authored with professional writer Don Schwartz. Her first book, endorsed by many leading integrative health practitioners, earned the top National Indie Excellence Award for Alternative Medicine. It taps into nearly 200 scientific studies, with her research into innovative treatments driven by a quest that she and her late husband both
What are some of the most significant natural alternatives you report on in Honest Medicine? The ketogenic diet is one standout because it was the standard of care for
children with epilepsy in the 1920s— until pharmaceutical companies began to produce lucrative anti-seizure medications; then its use diminished through a lack of proponents in the medical field. Its use was revived in the 1990s due to the efforts of Jim Abrahams, a Hollywood writer/director, father of a child with epilepsy and one of my heroes. I found small studies that proved that the ketogenic diet successfully stops children’s seizures nearly 70 percent of the time. This highly effective alternative has none of the negative side effects of antiseizure drugs. Most doctors aren’t in favor of the diet approach and instead often prescribe affected children up to three or four meds as an easier option. The diet follows Hippocrates’ dictum, “Let food be thy medicine.” Another standout is intravenous alpha lipoic acid, pioneered since the 1970s by Dr. Burt Berkson, who used it mainly for end-stage liver disease and diabetic neuropathy. He saved many people from needing liver transplants with infusions of this powerful, versatile antioxidant.
Did anything surprise you? I chose to include effective treatments that are non-toxic and inexpensive. I didn’t realize that several of them were effective for many different conditions. For example, LDN has been used since the mid-1980s to treat autoimmune diseases, of which there are more than 100; it also treats some cancers and AIDS. Research shows good results for conditions as varied as multiple sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s, because all of them have an autoimmune component if they are not directly autoimmune diseases. Similarly, the ketogenic diet is now being studied as a treatment for cancers, especially brain tumors, brain injuries, autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Intravenous alpha lipoic acid is also used to address autoimmune diseases, some cancers and other conditions.
“People are listening closely, reading and researching their health issues, and don’t want risky side effects, especially when safer options are available.” Are you finding that people are increasingly moving away from drugs and, if so, why? Yes. The norm used to be that patients followed their doctors’ orders without question, which routinely entailed prescription drugs. Today, people are realizing that drugs often come with horrendous side effects. Consider, for instance, that ads for some injectible treatments for autoimmune diseases caution against side effects of cancers, including lymphomas. A side effect of some multiple sclerosis drugs is a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. People are listening closely, reading and researching their health issues, and don’t want risky side effects, especially when safer options are available.
In dealing with chronic illnesses, how crucial is it for caregiver and patient to maintain a positive, optimistic attitude? Multiple studies, like those referenced in Mind Over Medicine, by Dr. Lissa Rankin, and Radical Remission, by Kelly Turner, Ph.D., show that a positive state of mind is crucial to healing. One of the benefits I report in my book is that patients and caregivers will do even more research looking for alternatives when doctors tell them nothing else can be done. And many find healing treatments; there are many such cases reported in my book. I like the African proverb, “When you pray, move your feet.” Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, Florida, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. NaturalAwakeningsSA.com
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calendarofevents SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day Ceremonial Celebration—23:30pm at The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson St., Suite 100. Clear out the old and set new intentions for 2017 while enjoying the music of David Montalvo (hang and drums) and Cameron Montalvo (drums and percussion). $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.thesynergystudio.com.
Body-Mind-Spirit Fair—10am-6pm Jan. 7, 12-6pm Jan. 8 at the Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco Rd. Monthly event; free admission, free hourly lectures. www. unlimited-thought.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3
San Antonio Coffee Festival—10am-5pm at La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St. The San Antonio Coffee Festival is the celebration of the art of coffee beans from all over the world, locally roasted, artfully brewed. www.sacoffefest.com.
Salud! Culinary Nights at the Witte: The Bug Dinner—6:30-8:30pm at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. Spend an unforgettable evening with Executive Chef Stephen Paprocki and others as they cook a four-course meal using insects. Each course will be paired with a different brew from Alamo Beer. Appreciate the dishes and learn about their inspiration with Meghan Curry, founder of Bug Vivant. $50 per person ($45 for members). www. wittemuseum.org.
I Want More: 7 Days of Self-Love Workshop— 11am-3pm at Comfort Suites Airport North, 14202 San Pedro Ave. This women’s workshop is designed to help you build confidence, develop a positive attitude about yourself and assist you in setting clear, winning goals. We will identify your strengths, your weaknesses and help you define your purpose. Light lunch included in the cost, as well as a copy of 7 Days of Self-Love. Come in comfortable clothes. $100-125. www.innewbraunfels.com.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 DreamWeek—Jan. 6-21, various times and locations. DreamWeek is a multi-day celebration that remembers the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and fosters the exchange of ideas on universal issues in order to promote tolerance, equality and diversity. The January city-wide summit takes place at locations across San Antonio and provides a forum for the global community to unite and discuss ideas that will inspire and shape a greater, more enlightened society. Activities include classes and workshops, art strolls, health and wellness events, musical entertainment and much more. www.dreamweek.org. DreamWeek Opening Ceremony—7:30pm in the Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St. This event kicks off the DreamWeek community summit, the city’s largest celebration of diversity and tolerance. The event will include a presentation by DreamVoice President Shokare Nakpodia. www.dreamweek.org.
DreamWeek: Little Big Read – Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody—12-2pm at the Carver Branch of the San Antonio Public Library, 3350 E. Commerce St. Hear and learn from the powerful social justice autobiography, Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody. This event includes a reception with food and refreshments. www.dreamweek.org.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 Bale Folclorico da Bahia—7:30pm at the Lila Cockrell Theatre, 610 E. Market St. Enjoy 38 dancers, musicians and singers as they perform Bahian folkloric dances of African origin including slave dances, Brazilian martial arts, samba and dances celebrating Carnival. www.artssa.org.
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DreamWeek: Tour de Dream—7am-2pm at the Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 200 Noblewood Dr. Local bike enthusiasts gather to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and to champion social and educational concerns facing the local community. www.dreamweek.org.
Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve Monthly Tour— 9-11:30am at Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve, northwest corner of Judson Road and Loop 1604. Join us for a nature tour on the one mile, out-andback trail to see rescued bee hives, the bird blind, stock pond, pollinator meadow and assorted wildlife. Free. www.greensatx.org/events.
DreamWeek: Habitat for Humanity’s Day of Service—7:45am-3:30pm at Lenwood Heights, 227 S. Acme Rd. Participate in the first day of construction in the newest Habitat for Humanity community in San Antonio: Lenwood Heights. Volunteers will begin construction of the first three homes. www.dreamweek.org.
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Through Food will be a unique event providing samplings of cuisines from around the world. The gala will begin with an open-bar cocktail reception and follow with free-flowing tastings at food stations. The evening will conclude with live entertainment and dancing. $100. RSVP at 210-2489178. www.dreamweek.org. The Stars at Night—6-8pm at Phil Hardberger Park West, 8400 NW Military Hwy. Join the San Antonio Astronomical Association for an evening viewing the stars. Large, highly magnified telescopes will be set up in the open field of the Savanna. Flashlights are suggested for navigating through the dark. A donation to the PHP Conservancy of $3 per person or $5 per family is suggested. www. philhardbergerpark.org.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 DreamWeek: MLK 5K Run/Walk—9am at MLK Park, 3503 Martin Luther King Dr. Walk, run or skip through beautiful MLK Park to help support The Young Men’s Leadership Academy, the first all-boys public school in San Antonio. www.dreamweek.org. D rea m Wee k : M a rt i n Lu t h e r Kin g , J r. Community Concert—7pm at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. This concert honoring Dr. King’s legacy will include the MLK Mass Choir and the San Antonio Symphony. The program will include inspiring poems set to music, Lift Every Voice and Sing, selections from Hailstork’s Three Spirituals for Orchestra as well as works from Coleridge-Taylor, Beethoven, Duke Ellington and others. $10. www.sasymphony.org.
MONDAY, JANUARY 16 DreamWeek: Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Rally—10am at MLK Academy, 3501 MLK Dr. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the San Antonio MLK march. Join one of the largest marches in the country honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream for our nation. Between 200,000 and 300,000 people are expected. The march is almost three miles long and ends at Pittman Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa. www.dreamweek.org.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 Pilobolus—7:30pm at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. Internationally acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus uses shadow play to tell the story of a girl who is coming of age. www.tobincenter.org.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Monthly Mindfulness Session: Mindfulness and the Body—9:30am-12pm at the Mindfulness Studio, 218 Grove Pl. Experience simple, useful, mindful techniques and meditations. $20. Register with Sue Yeo, 210-529-0913. Birding 101—10am-12pm at the Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy. Learn the basics of birding during a walk through the park led by Liz Davenport. Free; donations accepted. www.philhardbergerpark.org. Workshop: Using the Museum for Teaching ESL—10am-3pm at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Learn lessons and strategies for using the museum as a tool for working with ESL and bilingual students. Explore how the museum experience supports language learning and literacy. $15 for Members; $25 for non-members.
Lunch is included. 5 CPE/GT credits. Registration required. www.samuseum.org/learn.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 Wholistic Festival – NEW LOCATION in Live Oak—11am-6pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8101 Pat Booker Rd. in Live Oak, 78233. Free admission, free parking to participate in this festival featuring 50+ exhibitors. www.wholisticfestival.com or 210334-0782.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Jammin’ Jams Fruit Tree Adoption at Pearl— 8am at Pearl, 312 Pearl Pkwy. The San Antonio Parks Department, with help from the Alamo Forest Partnership, will give away about 1,200 fruit and nut trees. The event is a “jam” because of the jam that can be made from the fruits of the trees. Adoptable trees include citrus, fig, pecan, persimmon and apricot. The event will continue until all trees are adopted. www.alamoforestpartnership.org. Snowball Run 5K/1K Accessible Event—9am at Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Dr. This run/walk allows participants to get out on a brisk winter morning in South Texas and burn off some holiday calories while benefiting The Academy at Morgan’s Wonderland. Proceeds will be used to purchase adaptive physical education equipment for people with special needs. www. morganswonderland.academy. H-E-B Race for the Cure Community Kick-Off— 11am-1pm at the Susan G. Komen Foundation in San Antonio, 85 NE Loop 410, Suite 407. Free familyfriendly rally with food, games, music and health resources. The 2017 race theme is CHAMPIONS, in honor of fighters and survivors, their families and supporters. www.komensanantonio.org. (Schertz) Annual Health and Wholeness Fair— 11am-3pm at the Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Pkwy., Bldg. 5. Come out for free vision, hearing and health screenings, free flu shots and a chance to visit with more than 70 vendors. Start 2017 off correctly and support local commerce. Free. www. thechamber.info. Compagnie Herve Koubi—7:30pm at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St. Enjoy 12 French-Algerian and African male dancers, mostly coming from street dance and hip-hop backgrounds, perform a highly physical, stunningly fluid work that combines capoeira, martial arts, and urban and contemporary dance with powerful Sufi imagery. www.majesticempire.com. Drumming Circle—6:30-8:30pm at the Crystal Mystic, 4703 Shavano Oak. Olga Lora is a shaman and Reiki healer who has been leading drumming circles for many years. Bring a drum if you have one, blankets or pillows for the floor and a love offering if you wish. www.thecrystalmystic.com.
plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 30th Annual Asian Festival: Year of the Rooster— 10am-5pm at the Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. The family-friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and other products. Guests can enjoy authentic
Asian-American food, traditional Asian dance and musical performances, multicultural demonstrations of cooking, henna painting, palm reading and craft sales. www.texancultures.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Peking Acrobats—7:30pm at the Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, trick-cycle, precision tumble and somersault. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. www.magesticempire.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Spring 2017 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program—8am-12pm Saturday mornings starting Feb. 18, continuing through June 3 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl. San Antonio is home to one of the nation’s oldest youth gardening programs, and its spring season begins Feb. 18. The program gives children age 8-13 hands-on horticulture with help from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Bexar County Master Gardeners. Registration required. www.sabot.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 2017 Master Gardener Training Class—12-4pm Wednesdays starting Feb. 22, continuing through May 24 at various locations. The Master Gardener Program is a volunteer development program offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service; the program is designed to increase the availability of research-based horticultural information and improve the quality of life through horticultural projects. Master gardeners provide local residents information on environmentally responsible gardening and landscaping. www. bexarmg.org.
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ongoing sunday Castle Hills Farm to Market—10am-2pm at 2211 NW Military, across from Castle Hills Baptist Church. www.localfarmtomarket.com. Pearl Farmers Market—10am-2pm at the historic Pearl Brewery, bordered by East Grayson Street and Avenue A just north of downtown. www. pearlfarmersmarket.com. Celebration Circle—11am-12pm at Say Sí, 1518 S. Alamo, 78204. Inclusive uplifting interfaith gatherings open to all. More info at www.celebrationcircle.org or 210-533-6767. Free Sundays at SAMA —10am-12pm at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Sponsored by the Mays Family Foundation. Call 210978-8100, or visit www.samuseum.org. Free Meditation Instruction—9:30am at the Shambhala Meditation Center, 257 E. Hildebrand. www.sanantonio.shambhala.org. The Rim Farmers Market—10am-2pm at The Rim, 17503 La Cantera Parkway, in the parking lot of T.G.I. Friday’s. www.hillcountryfarmersmarket.org. Parkinson’s Young Onset Support Group—1pm. Second Sunday each month. Free. Sunset Ridge Church of Christ, 95 Brees Blvd. Call Dianne at 210-567-6688.
monday Gentlewellness Qigong—5:30-6:30pm in the Garden Room at The Village at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Free.www.gentlewellness.com. Sivananda Yoga—6pm Mondays and Wednesdays; 10:30am Sundays at The Uptown Studio, 700 Fredericksburg Rd. Suggested $7 donation. www.theuptownstudio.com. Awakening Qigong—6-7:15pm. Focusing on healing, awakening and evolving the body, heart and consciousness. 1st class is free. www.daointegrativehealth.com.
tuesday Ashtanga Yoga—2-3pm at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell. Donation-based class. www. gentlewellness.com. Mellow Yoga—1-2pm at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell. Donation-based class. www. gentlewellness.com. Qigong for Total Wellness—9:15-10:30am each Tuesday at Dao Integrative Health, 4833 Fredericksburg Rd. Yearlong program for personal wellness enhancement through natural therapeutics. www.daointegrativehealth.com. Main Plaza (SA Food Bank’s) Farmers Market— 10am-1pm. Cash, check and EBT cards accepted. Free Tuesdays at SAMA—4-9pm at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Sponsored by HEB. 210-978-8100, www.samuseum.org.
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Free Meditation Instruction—7pm at the Shambhala Meditation Center, 257 E. Hildebrand. www.sanantonio. shambhala.org. San Antonio Sustainable Living—4th Tuesday. Details at www.meetup.com/SAEnvironmental. Recovering in Unity—7pm in the CommUNITY Center, 8103 Broadway. A recovery group based on the 12 steps and Unity principles. Free. unityofsa.org. SA Native Plant Society of Texas—7pm. 4th Tuesday. Lions Field Adult Center, 2809 Broadway. Sketching in SAMA’s Galleries—6-8pm every Tuesday at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Free. 210-978-8100, www.samuseum.org. Alamo Sierra Club’s Monthly Meeting—6:30pm 3rd Tuesdays at EcoCentro, 1802 N. Main, on the San Antonio College Campus. www.sierraclub.org/texas/alamo.
wednesday Lunchtime Yoga—12-1pm at the Integrative Healing Institute, 7122 San Pedro. Supplies provided; 1st class is free. www.integrative healingsa.com. Mobile Om Yoga (FREE) at Pharm Table—12-1pm at Pharm Table, 106 Auditorium Circle. www.pharmtable. com. Reiki Healing Circle—7-8pm the 3rd Wednesday each month at 3463 Magic Dr. Reiki restores balance and harmony physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Led by Briana Brooks. Free. 210-365-1400. Centering Prayer Spirituality Group—6-7pm at First United Methodist Church in Boerne, 205 E. James St. For more info, 830-249-2565 or jlr8546@ hotmail.com.
Introduction to Sudarshan Kriya (SKY Meditation)—6-7pm. RSVP and get location at www.takeabreathtexas.org, or call Sara at 210-3730660. Free. Tai Chi—2-3pm (Easy/Qigong), 3-4pm (24 Form) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1018 E. Grayson. Free. 210-226-0354, www.gentlewellness.com. Gentlewellness Qigong & Tai Chi—2-3pm qigong, 3-4pm Tai Chi at St. Paul’s Episcopal, 1018 Grayson. Free. gentlewellness.com.
friday Power Yoga--4-5pm. Taught by a new ACPower Yoga graduate. All proceeds go to Gardopia (www. gardopiagardens.org). A $5 minimum donation is required. Info at www.acpoweryoga.com. Chair Yoga & Qigong—11am-12pm at Pan Am Library, 1122 W. Pyron. Free. www.gentlewellness.com Watersaver Tours—10am. 1st Friday. Tour SA Botanical Garden’s Watersaver Gardens. SABOT.org. Ashtanga Yoga—1-2:30pm at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell. $5 suggested donation. www. gentlewellness.com. St. Andrew’s Farmers Market—10am-2pm at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 16320 Huebner Rd. www. hillcountryfarmersmarket.org. Gentle Hatha Yoga Class for Cancer Patients and Cancer Survivors—8-8:45am. Reservations required. Free. Northeast Baptist Hospital. 210-297-2627. Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group—1pm. Every 3rd Friday. Free. Call Dianne, 210-567-6688.
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Feldenkrais®—1pm at 16607 Blanco Rd., Ste. 1107. The Feldenkrais Method is an innovative system that uses developmental movements to improve and retrain the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. $12. For info call 210-215-6035.
Native American Spiritual Drumming Circle—7-9pm 3rd Saturday at Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco. www.unlimited-thought.com.
Tai Chi Principles—6-7:15pm in the Angelique Garden Room at The Village at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Taught by Mike Graves. Free. www. gentlewellness.com.
Transformational Healing Meditation—11am-12pm at the Integrative Healing Institute, 7122 San Pedro. Guided meditation. Attend 4 times and get 5th free. www. integrativehealingsa.com.
Meditation Circle—7:30-8:30pm. Gentle blend of guided and silent meditation offered by Celebration Circle at SA Friends meetinghouse, 7052 Vandiver. Call 210-533-6767 or visit www.celebrationcircle.org.
thursday A Course in Miracles Group—7-9pm each Thursday at the Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center, 5525 Blanco. Seating is limited to eight people. RSVP to 210-525-0693. www.unlimited-thought.com. Live with Nature Nutrition Group—10-11:30am the first Thursday of each month at Eco Centro on the San Antonio College campus, 1802 N. Main. Support/ discussion group focusing on nutrition and health. Free. 210-492-4620. NLP San Antonio Meetup—7-8:45pm 4th Thursday of each month. Discover how NLP can improve your life. Details at
[email protected], www. meetup.com/nlpsanantonio.
Free Yoga @ Pharm Table—12:30pm at Pharm Table, 106 Auditorium Circle. Enjoy yoga with Carlos from Yoga Day. www.pharmtable.com. Meditation in the Japanese Gallery at SAMA—10:1511am Saturdays at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Ave. Free with museum admission. Call 210-978-8100, or visit www.samuseum.org. (Boerne) Farmer’s Market at Cibolo Nature Center— 8:30am-12:30pm. Living Dao: A Path and a Practice—10-11am. Open to all. 1st class is free. A practical study of the Dao De Jing and how it informs our daily life. www. daointegrativehealth.com. Pearl Farmer’s Market—9am-1pm at the historic Pearl Brewery, bordered by East Grayson Street and Avenue A just north of downtown. www.pearlfarmersmarket.com. Deerfield Farmers Market—10am-2pm at 16607 Huebner Rd. www.hillcountryfarmersmarket.org. Tai Chi Fitness—8-9am. New class combining short tai chi form with training techniques to improve your overall health and fitness. www.daointegrativehealth.com.
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In support of holistic and integrative health, we offer a full complement of hypnotherapy services at affordable rates to promote the well-being of our clients. With 20 years of experience, we specialize in deep learning and retraining the subconscious for many issues, such as habit removal, fears and phobias, smoking and weight management. Please visit our website for more information.
ACA Board Certified in Internal Diagnosis, ACA Board Certified in Nutrition, INTEGRATIVE FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Simone Norris, MD Certified in Acupuncture, Christian 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy Family Chiropractor. We are a full ser210-888-1817 • www.ifmofsa.com vice, professionally staffed, Christian Five minutes with your doctor isn’t office that utilizes a completely holistic enough; that’s why an initial consultation approach to evaluate and treat you. with Dr. Simone Norris is typically 60-90 minutes. Integrative Family Medicine is committed to bringing you and your family the best value in high-quality, ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE patient-focused, holistic primary care. Dr. Norris and Barbara McDermott, BBA her team combine the best of traditional WesternCNM, CNHP, CCH based scientific medicine with complementary and 830-832-8304 alternative approaches that allow the body to access www.allaboutlivinghealthy.net its own innate healing abilities. See display ad on Boerne, San Antonio, page 14. New Braunfels, San Marcos Natural-Alternative Solutions to Health LIFE MOTIVATIONS Problems. Over 20 years experience in Elizabeth Keller, NP natural/holistic healthcare, Live & Dried Holistic Nurse Practitioner Blood Cell Analysis, Urine & Saliva 210-473-1619 Analysis, Hair Analysis, Complete, www.lifemotivationssa.com Whole Body Workup, Far Infrared Therapy - Fibro, Services offered include weight loss with HCG, chronic fatigue, allergies, etc. bioidentical hormone replacement, counseling and life coaching, integrative psychiatry and functional BRAIN BALANCE medicine.
Dr. Zach Petter, DC, and Amanda Petter North Central San Antonio: 1742 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 121 210-620-7378 West San Antonio: 6419 W. Loop 1604 N., Ste. 108 210-620-7378 New Braunfels: 1551 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 1 830-609-9525 www.brainbalancecenters.com
We offer an individualized, comprehensive, nonmedical approach to helping children with neurobehavioral and learning difficulties overcome their unique challenges. Our program has helped thousands of kids reach their physical, social/behavioral and academic potential. Specializing in children with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and Asperger’s. See display ad on page 20.
THE CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 7300 Blanco Rd, #503 210-733-0990 www.complemed.net
Experience and care are found within this group of independent practitioners working together with your best interest in mind. Come experience a more integrative approach to care, where an MD, homeopath and psychologist cooperate, and where specialists in nutrition, body work, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and other therapies work together to treat the whole person. See display ad on page 15.
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LIFE ENRICHMENT THE CRYSTAL MYSTIC
4703 Shavano Oak, Ste. 100 210-800-2103 www.thecrystalmystic.com
The Crystal Mystic is San Antonio’s newest metaphysical store, offering enchanting crystals, magical jewelry and inner transformation. We also offer intuitive counseling, tarot, clairvoyance, books, incense, Reiki, angelic and spiritual guidance and Shamanic healing. See display ad on page 23.
UNLIMITED THOUGHT LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER & BOOKSTORE 5525 Blanco Road 210-525-0693 www.unlimited-thought.com
Unlimited Thought, the “how to improve your life” store, has been dedicated to the expansion of consciousness since its inception in 1987. We are a full-service specialty bookstore and learning center offering classroom and meeting room space. The center provides daily classes, activities and seminars and monthly Body-MindSpirit fairs. Affiliated practitioners offer intuitive counseling, telephone counseling, massage therapy and energy work. Come see the Southwest’s largest assortment of books, CDs and audio tapes on all spiritual and philosophical traditions and our large collection of unusual gifts, jewelry, crystals and stones, incense, candles, massage, essential oils and much more.
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REIKI/HYPNOSIS 210-365-1400 www.brianabrooks.net
CAROLYN MALONEY REGISTERED REIKI TEACHER REIKI SAN ANTONIO 210-289-9722 www.reikisanantonio.com
I have been a Reiki Teacher/Sensei since 1995, teaching locally, and an Adjunct Instructor at SAC, Nursing from 1998 to 2011. Reiki San Antonio is built on the principles of ethics, honor, quality and providing reliable service. Our diversified range in teaching continues to grow by following trends, improving our standards, and listening to the students and clients.
SCHOOLS TEXAS HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY Auxiliary Classroom in San Antonio 9240 Guilbeau Road 210-901-1234 www.thsu.edu
Thanks to a collaboration between THSU and University of the Incarnate Word, you can now take classes toward a master’s/bachelor’s degree in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine right here in San Antonio at the UIW Saidoff Center. The next session starts May 8, 2017. Visit www.thsu.edu to learn more. See display ad on page 19.
MINDFULNESS NOW
Opening to a Fuller Life Sue Yeo 210-529-0913
[email protected] www.mindfulnessnowsa.com
Want to reduce your level of stress or enhance the quality of your life? Practicing mindfulness can help you. Key elements of mindfulness training provide you with the skills for a more positive and compassionate response to everyday challenges. Sue provides monthly mindfulness sessions and is leading an 8-week course for stress reduction starting Monday, March 20, 6-8:30 p.m. Sue is also available for one-on-one sessions.
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SPIRITUALITY CENTER FOR PRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY
The Living Church of Today 7150 W. IH-10, in the Jefferson Building 210-201-3396 • www.c4ps.org
Replenish, renew, rejuvenate. Join us Sundays 2-3 p.m. The Center for Practical Spirituality (C4PS) practices an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in all people and in all life. God is seen as having many attributes, the most important being, “God is LOVE.” See display ad on page 19.
ECKANKAR
Eckankar Center of San Antonio 1603 W. Lullwood (off 1700 block of West Hildebrand) 210-737-6863 www.eckankar-texas.org
Visit www.eckankar-texas.org for information on HU chants, discussions, worship services, videos and classes held at the ECK Center and other locations.
THERMOGRAPHY DITI IMAGING
10918 Vance Jackson, Ste. 101 210-705-1232 www.ditiimaging.com
Digital thermography is a “do no harm” approach to breast screening that does not require a doctor’s referral and is totally pain free—nothing touches the body. Early detection is important, and thermography is a great way to help identify an abnormal physiology. When used with other procedures, the best possible evaluation of breast health is made. See display ad on page 21.
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With Crystal Singing Bowls Flicka Rahn - M.M., M.S. 7122 San Pedro, Ste. 106 888-841-4034, 210-967-4400 www.integrativehealingsa.com
Experience the healing tones emanating from 99.9 percent pure crystal singing bowls. The vibrations from the tones are effective for chakra balancing, pain reduction, achieving a meditative healing state and improving physical function. Call today to schedule a session.! See display ad on page 9.
YOGA AC POWER YOGA
Amanda Cepeda 210-296-7718 www.acpoweryoga.com 3609 Broadway, SA 78209
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