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Royal Road Clinic Offers Liver Detox Package

Feb 28, 2017

To promote liver health, the Royal Road Clinic, is offering a 10-day detoxification kit and four acupuncture treatments to help people prepare for spring and keep their bodies balanced.

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Domo Geshe Rinpoche to Speak About Motivation and Meditation

Feb 28, 2017

White Conch Dharma Center will sponsor presentations by Buddhist Lama Domo Geshe Rinpoche to help those interested in learning to meditate or in enhancing their practice.

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New Practitioners at Infinity Healing Center

Feb 28, 2017

In the effort to grow a comprehensive holistic healing community, Infinity Healing Center welcomes independent practitioners Ann Miller and Tony Grimm.

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Compassionate Healthy Acupuncture at Enerqi

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Sheila Julson

Last September, Shinkle and a board of directors opened Enerqi, a nonprofit clinic offering reasonably priced acupuncture, as well as traditional medicine services, herbs and nutrition.

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Milwaukee Public Museum Hosts Global Kitchen Exhibit

Feb 28, 2017

From March 3 through July 9, the Milwaukee Public Museum will host Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture, a traveling exhibit where visitors can explore the farm to fork food system.

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Spring Ahead with a Body Purification Program

Feb 28, 2017

The Enerqi Center for Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine, will host two purification program events at 7 p.m., March 7, and 9 a.m., March 9.

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Letter from Publisher

Feb 28, 2017

Autoimmune diseases affect tens of millions of Americans, and some theorize that it all begins in the gut.

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Thumbs-Up on Fats: Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig

Fat used to be the nemesis of good nutrition, but the latest research overturns that theory: The right fats actually keep us thin without harming our hearts.

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Hello Gyro: Workouts Use Natural Body Patterns

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Aimee Hughes

Gyrotonic exercise, the latest trend in fitness studios, uses special equipment to enable smooth, circular motions that make the body more fluid and supple.

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Forever Green: Eco-Burial Options Grow

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Avery Mack

The latest creative and Earth-friendly options include converting remains into tree planters, jewelry, ocean reefs and even vinyl records.

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Fearless Eating: How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Kathleen Barnes

The queasy stomach, brain fog or food cravings we’re experiencing might be caused by food sensitivities and a leaky gut—but there are some practical, simple solutions.

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No Benefit to Cutting Fat in Cheese: Does Not Affect Cholesterol Levels

Feb 28, 2017

Danish researchers found no difference in LDL “bad cholesterol” levels between people that ate low-fat cheese or regular-fat cheese for 12 weeks.

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Kids Going Online at Bedtime Sleep Poorly: Issues with Electronic Use at Night

Feb 28, 2017

British kids between 6 and 19 that used devices within 90 minutes of falling asleep were more likely to sleep badly and be sleepy during the day, which also can lead to poor diet choices.

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The Five-Second Rule Debunked: Researchers Disprove the Thought

Feb 28, 2017

Rutgers researchers found that food dropped on the floor for even one second can be contaminated with bacteria, and that carpet transferred fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel.

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Eye Health Nutrients Also Aid the Brain: Double Benefit to Key Carotenoids

Feb 28, 2017

Older adults with higher levels of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin nourishing their eyes also performed better on a cognitive test.

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Veggie, Fish and Nut Fats Preserve Heart Health: Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Feb 28, 2017

In a Harvard study, people that replaced a portion of their normal dairy foods with vegetables, nuts and fish reduced their heart-disease risk by a quarter, while people that replaced the dairy with animal fats increased their risk by six percent.

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Wheezing Toddlers Prone to Food Allergies: Little Ones More Susceptible to Allergy Issues

Feb 28, 2017

Singapore toddlers that experienced eczema or wheezing in their first 18 months were more likely to have a food allergy at 36 months.

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Stress and Fatigue Abate with Combo Supplement: Nutrients to Help Reduce Anxiety and Tiredness

Feb 28, 2017

Stressed and fatigued individuals that took a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals for 30 days saw sharp reductions in these symptoms.

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DHA Boosts Elder Brain Function: Improves Mild Cognitive Impairment

Feb 28, 2017

Researchers have discovered that regularly taking DHA improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

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Clean Jeans: Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance

Feb 28, 2017

More than 90 percent of struggling middle-school kids attended classes more often when they were able to bring their dirty clothes to school for washing in Whirlpool-donated machines.

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Botanical Breakthrough: Oregano Oil Proves a Safe Antibiotic for Poultry

Feb 28, 2017

Spurred by consumer demand, pioneering chicken farmers are replacing antibiotics with oregano oil and cinnamon.

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Raw Hide: A Veggie Leather Alternative

Feb 28, 2017

Iowa State University researchers have made synthetic-leather shoes and vests out of fabric they developed using kombucha tea, vinegar and water.

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Toxic Crops: Oil Wastewater Irrigating California Fields

Feb 28, 2017

At least two water districts in California’s Central Valley are selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, threatening the safety of Americans’ food supply.

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Bag Ban: California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags

Feb 28, 2017

After 52 percent of voters gave a thumbs-up, California is banning all single-use plastic bags, which have numbered a whopping 25 million daily.

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Fish Story: African Aquaculture a Success

Feb 28, 2017

Fish farms in backyards and pools throughout Africa are boosting incomes for 10 million people and improving the diets of 200 million more.

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Eco-Joe: Making a Cuppa More Planet-Friendly

Feb 28, 2017

Coffee can be relished even more when it’s made with low-energy coffeemakers, is sustainably grown and equipment and accessories are recyclable.

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Natural Remedies for Itchy Pets: Gentle Ways to Calm Allergies

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Sandra Murphy

If a pet has dry, itchy skin or environmental allergies, natural remedies as simple as witch hazel and aloe vera can ease the suffering.

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Holistic Eye Care: Taking the Whole Body into Account

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Linda Sechrist

How we eat and exercise, the environment we live in, our emotional and mental issues, and even our belief systems all affect how healthy our eyes are.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola on Simple Steps to Well-Being

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig

Monitoring seven markers of health, exchanging our usual beverages for water and getting up from our desk every 15 minutes are first steps to robust health.

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Reframing Your Life Story: Create Your Own Hero’s Journey

Feb 28, 2017 ● By Kim Schneiderman

By viewing yourself as a character on a heroic path of self-discovery, you can regard yourself from a new perspective and make wiser, kinder decisions.

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Silencing Cyberbullies: How to Defuse Bad Actors

Feb 28, 2017 ● By April Thompson

A shocking 43 percent of middle-school students report being targeted by cyberbullies, but actions by students and adults can mute mean-kid attacks.

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Junior Achievement: Take the Kids to Work

Feb 28, 2017

On April 26, more than 3.5 million American workplaces will open to their doors to their employees’ children for memory-making experiences sure to last a lifetime.

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Free Spirit School Presents 
Spring Into Wellness

Feb 02, 2017

On March 18, journey into a world of alternative health care with free workshops, health care specialists and practitioner booths at the Spring Into Wellness conference, a fun exploratory event that offers the public alternative options for healthy living.

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New School Focuses on Children with Neuro-Diverse Needs

Feb 02, 2017

Bloom360 Learning Community is hosting informational sessions for the enrollment of the 2017-18 school year on Feb. 16 and Feb. 26 at the school's business office in Milwaukee.

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Green Team of 
Wisconsin Job Fairs

Feb 02, 2017

The Green Team of Wisconsin, Inc. will be holding job fairs on Feb. 16 and on Feb. 18.

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Inspiring Women’s Herbal 
Conference in Wisconsin

Feb 02, 2017

The sixth annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, will bring together international herbalists and authors for a gathering of the feminine June 9 through 11 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond.

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New Lake Country Chapter of Holistic Moms Network

Feb 02, 2017

The Holistic Moms Network is launching a new chapter in the Lake Country area and will hold a kickoff event at 10 a.m., Feb. 25, at the Delafield Historical Center.

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Helping Children 
Develop Straighter Teeth

Feb 02, 2017 ● By Laura Railand

While science does not have all the answers, research has shed some light on the topic, and there are things that parents can do to help their child develop healthy, straight teeth naturally.

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Learn the Power of Change at Allowing Abundance Workshop

Feb 02, 2017

Susie Raymond, an emotional empowerment life coach, will facilitate Allowing Abundance, a workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 18.

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Wisdom of the Earth Course Deepens Knowledge of Aromatherapy

Feb 02, 2017

Tresa Laferty, owner of Speak to the Earth, presents Wisdom of the Earth Aromatherapy Certification, a course about natural healing and living in harmony with nature, on Feb. 24-26 at Inspiration Wellness Group, in Oak Creek.

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Integrative Dental Solutions 
Focuses on 
Mouth-Body Relationship

Feb 02, 2017 ● By Jordan Peschek

Integrative Dental Solutions offers sleep dentistry and orthodontic care for adults and kids, addressing snoring, grinding of teeth and even sleep apnea.

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Letter from Publisher

Feb 02, 2017

By healing ourselves and our relationships, we can experience personal peace and share it in the world.

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Transforming the Way Women Relate to Men: An Interview with Alison Armstrong

Jan 31, 2017 ● By April Thompson

Approaching our differences with openness and curiosity rather than assumptions opens up true communication.

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Fit For Life: How to Stay Healthy, Flexible and Strong

Jan 31, 2017 ● By Aimee Hughes

The human body is designed to wear well at least through age 70, and with the right exercise, diet and activities, we can push that number higher.

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In the O-Zone: Oxygen Therapy Heals a Host of Ills

Jan 31, 2017 ● By Valerie Burke

In effectively treating everything from infections to Lyme disease to herniated disks, ozone therapy is proving its value to patients in more than 50 countries.

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Sacred Passage: Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey

Jan 31, 2017 ● By Linda Sechrist

By being deeply attentive, we can turn the dying process of ourselves and others into a profoundly moving, loving and more peaceful experience.

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Infants Breathing Bad Air May Suffer as Teens: Study Links Air Pollutants to Lung Function

Jan 31, 2017

A Swedish study found that 15-year-olds that had been exposed as 1-year-olds to high levels of air pollutants had more difficulty getting air through their lungs.

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Reflexology and Imagery Relieve Preoperative Anxiety: Complementary Medicine Reduces Stress Before Surgery

Jan 31, 2017

Israelis facing surgery that received reflexology massages, acupuncture and guided imagery exercises beforehand experienced a 60 percent drop in anxiety levels.

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Fortified Foods Cut Into Supplement Use: Adults Turning to Added Nutrients

Jan 31, 2017

Nutritional supplements sales are growing nationwide, in spite of the fact that up to a fifth of U.S. adults often pass them up for fortified foods.

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Chinese Herbs Lessen Postpartum Blues: Safe, Effective Remedy

Jan 31, 2017

A Chinese study pooling 47 clinical trials concluded that Chinese herbs are a safe, effective remedy that work either with antidepressants or alone.

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