Nature's Pathways May 2015 Issue - Northeast WI Edition

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FEATURE STORY
Y go it alone? The YMCAs new
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5 MAKING CONNECTIONS
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8 LETTER FROM THE TEAM

A bittersweet new adventure
14 HEALTHY PETS

Healthy in spirit:
Big love in a little package
20 FIT BODIES

Is yoga a real workout?
10 Need more zzzs? Secrets to getting a good nights sleep

12 Is it dangerous to take traditional medicines and
natural medicines/supplements at the same time?
16 Fish oil supplementation

18 The best investment is in yourself!
24 Developing a nutritional program that works
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32 HEALTHY FINANCES

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48 HEALTHY EATING

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63 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
64 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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CONTENTS
26 Chronic pain: An epidemic that can be stopped
28 Adrenal health and stress
30 Get into your summer body groove with

Rolfing Structural Integration
34 Why tui na is so effective for treating neck and shoulder pain

39 What is dyspareunia?
40 Intention + attention
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42 Gaming Up Support for Trenton

44 Is an estrogen detox right for you?
46 Got yuck?
47 Eliminate pain with food
50 Taking fitness and health to new heights
51 A foot up
52 What is yoga nidra?
53 Homeopathic remedies for springtime relief
54 Think before you burn
56 Introversion versus extroversion
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61 Weight loss and blood sugar control is

as easy as 1, 2, 3
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By Randi Mann, NP
etting a good nights sleep is an essential part of reducing the effects of stress on your body. Did you know that
during sleep your body does most of its healing, repairing and replenishing? Its amazing what a difference eight to nine
hours of restful sleep can make! Many exhausted women feel much
better by identifying and treating the causes of their insomnia.
Here are some common scenarios reported

by many sleep-deprived patients:
1. You fall asleep easily, within 10-15 minutes of climbing into
bed, but wake up a few hours later fully awake and have
trouble falling back to sleep again. If you do fall back to sleep
it is shortly before your alarm goes off.
2. You fall asleep on the couch or in a chair in the evening
watching TV. You then wake up and go to bed only to find
that you cannot fall back to sleep for hours.
3. You go to bed feeling exhausted but lay there for hours unable
to quiet your mind and turn off your thoughts so you can fall
asleep.
Your hormones may be playing a big part in your insomnia. It is
very important to determine if this is the root cause of your sleep
issues as this can easily be corrected. If you are not producing
adequate progesterone, the calming hormone that helps relieve irritability and anxiety, you may not sleep well. If your cortisol level,
the stimulating hormone that helps you respond to stress, is high in
the evening you may have trouble falling and staying asleep.
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Your hormones may be

playing a big part in your
insomnia. It is very important
to determine if this is the root
cause of your sleep issues as
this can easily be corrected.
If your blood sugar drops during the night this can cause a release
of cortisol in the middle of the night and cause you to wake up
earlier than you wish. Estrogen also plays a part in helping women
sleep well. It is also possible that your thyroid gland is releasing too
much thyroid hormone and this too can interfere with sleep.
It is a great idea to have your hormone levels tested to see if they
are in optimal ranges. When patients report sleep difficulties, we
order hormone testing to evaluate their levels of the female sex
hormones estrogen, progesterone, testosterone along with adrenal
hormones cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). We
also check several thyroid hormone levels including TSH, FT4,
FT3 and RT3 along with testing for thyroid antibodies called
TPO and TG. If your hormone levels are low or out of balance
we prescribe customized dosed, bioidentical hormones that are
made especially for you at the doses that you need to help to
correct the imbalances.
Further strategies to help you sleep better
Limit or stop all caffeine. F or some very sensitive patients
we advise stopping all caffeine because if your hormones are

significantly out of balance even one cup of coffee before 8
a.m. can cause you to wake up 20 hours later at 2 a.m.!
Exercise earlier in the day (or at least three hours before
bedtime).
Be mindful of activities that cause you stress or anxiety later in
the evening and avoid these activities (may include watching
the news, paying bills, arguments with family members etc.).
Try to keep to a routine and go to bed and get up at the same
time daily to help to train your internal biological clock.
Go to bed by 10 p.m. nightly as the sleep you get before
midnight is the most beneficial for your adrenal glands.
Do not eat large amounts of food within three hours of going
to bed and avoid drinking more than 4-8 ounces of water
before bedtime.
Try a warm relaxing bath on nights you fear you may have
sleep issues; it raises your body temperature and can help to
induce sleep. My favorite bath routine involves adding 1-2 cups
of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate absorbed through the skin
is very relaxing for our muscles) plus to 1 cup of baking soda
(this is alkalizing to a stressed out, acidic body) and 10 drops of
lavender oil (aromatherapy that helps to lower cortisol levels).
Make your bedroom as comfortable and dark as possible.
Listen to Guided Imagery to help turn off a busy mind and
relax your body my favorite is found at www.healthjourneys.com, #2121 Healthful Sleep. Research has proven that
this CD worked better than Ambien (a popular prescription
sleeping medication) in effectiveness, had no side effects and
cost much less. Listen as you climb into bed and listen again if
you wake during the night and cant fall back to sleep. Do this
for 30 nights in a row to help reset poor sleep habits.
Consider use of safe and effective supplements such as melatonin, magnesium, L-theanine and 5-HTP along with herbal
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Just as sleep is a renewing time for your body, so are periods of
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Is it dangerous to
take traditional
medicines and
natural medicines/
supplements at the
same time?
What should people watch for?
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By Brian Barkow, PharmD
THIS IS A VERY GOOD QUESTION!
What needs to be stated first is there is

an underlying assumption in the question
that it is completely safe to take traditional (prescription) medicines, natural

medicines or supplements by themselves.
There is a very valid dialogue you should

have with your health care provider
regarding the similarities and differences
between supplements and prescription
medications. Both can be useful and both
can be dangerous. In general, prescription medications are easy to question, but
when it comes to any substance you put
in your body, be very cautious not to let
the words natural and safe be linked
as synonyms.
When taking any

substance, prescription or
supplement, the important
questions to ask are:
1. What is it supposed to do?

2. How does it do so?
3. Is it doing what it is supposed to do?
With these additional questions in mind,

lets address the original question. Yes,
it can be dangerous to take prescription
medications with dietary supplements or
other remedies marketed over the counter
for the following reasons.
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The remedy or supplement you are

interested in taking may have properties
similar to a prescription medication. If
this were the case, it would increase the
overall effect, which could be dangerous.
What is it supposed to do?
Point: The marketed remedy or supplement may behave similarly to the prescription medication.
Many prescription drugs have their
origins from plants and elements found in
nature. Warfarin, a very potent vitamin-K
antagonist (fancy word for slowing down
your blood from clotting), was discovered
in fermented sweet clover. Lovastatin,
a cholesterol lowering medication, was
discovered from Monascus purpureus
(also known as red yeast rice). Digoxin,
an anti-arrhythmic used to control heart
rate, came from digitalis (also known as
foxgloves). Aspirin, a common but potent
anti-platelet (stops platelets from binding),
anti-pyritic (brings down fever), analgesic
(brings down pain) and anti-inflammatory drug, was discovered in the bark and
leaves of the willow tree.
The remedy or supplement you are
interested in taking may have properties
similar to a prescription medication. If this
were the case, it would increase the overall
effect, which could be dangerous.
How does it do so?
Point: The marketed remedy or supplement

may enhance or decrease the prescription medications effect. Or vice-versa, the
prescription drug may enhance or decrease
the supplement/remedys effect.
Even if the supplement or remedy you
are looking to use does not produce the
same effect as the prescription medication,
the method your body uses to remove it
may increase or decrease the amount of
medication in your body. Your body has a
number of proteins, collectively known as
cytochrome P450s it uses to help remove
substances from the body. Substances can
either speed up (induce) or slow down
(inhibit) these proteins. If the supplement/
remedy you take induces the same pathway
your body uses to clear the prescription
that if a remedy produces no effect, it is

safe. Even if it produces no bad effects
there is always a cost involved. The money
for purchasing it, the time in taking it, the
pill burden in additional things to carry
around and swallow, and the emotional
disappointment in not getting the result
you want all are part of this cost. The challenge of this warning is to continually ask
if the substance being taken produces the
effect you need.
If after about a month no positive effect
is seen by you or your doctor, it may be
time to stop the substance.
medication, the amount in your body

will drop faster than the dosing interval
was designed around, reducing the duration of effect your doctor is expecting
you to have and potentially leaving you
untreated. Similarly if the supplement/
remedy you take inhibits the pathway
your body uses to clear the prescription
medication, the amount in your body will
accumulate faster than the dosing interval
was designed around; increasing the effect
your doctor is expecting you to have and
potentially exposing you to dangerous side
effects.
Clearly either of these, too little or too
much, can be dangerous.
Is it doing what it is supposed

to do?
Point: The marketed remedy, supplement

or drug may not produce the effect it
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Its about your health
In summary it is important for you to

engage in dialogue with your doctor,
pharmacist and/or nutritionist regarding
the benefits and risks of any substance
you take. Remember it is your body the
substance is going into. Thus educate
yourself, be your own advocate, question
the sales-pitches, fads and testimonials
and most importantly look into the data
used to make the recommendation. Then
we can come together and make a decision
that is right for you.
Brian Barkow is a doctor of pharmacy at Streus
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ebastian lives simply. He gets up in the morning and stretches,

charges down the stairs and waits at the back door for me to
catch up. He zoom, zoom, zooms into the yard and back as
quickly as possible, especially when its cold. On warmer days, its
different. He stops to catch the scents floating on the air, nose up,
tail up, alert for whatever might waft past. Hes a proud young man
almost four years old now he prances across the grass head
high, with a little swagger in his step. I adore him.
Sebastian is 5 pounds of Chihuahua love. I adopted him after
months of thinking about adopting a dog. On that day, I happened
to look online and I saw his face looking right back at me with his
big brown eyes and a pose that suggested a suave and debonair
man about town. He was irresistible, and we adopted each other
within an hour of meeting. After signing a few papers, having
him micro-chipped, and a quick trip to a farm supply store for a
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kennel, a leash, and a collar, home we went. In fact, it happened

so quickly that I think we were home before I truly realized what
had just occurred.
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to come over to help me through the transition of becoming a
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He seemed afraid of grass at first, and strongly preferred walking

on concrete. I wondered if he had ever walked on grass! And then
there was the barking which hasnt changed.
I wonder what his life was like before me. I know only that he
was removed from a hoarding situation down in Kentucky, and
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What happened here, and here and here?
There are many questions about Sebastians early life that will
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in; he half closes his eyes and just soaks up the warmth. Thats
where he is right now.
Sebastian came into my life as the answer to prayer certainly
my own, and maybe Sebastians, too. I love my little guy; he has
brought so much joy into my life. We each have our struggles and
our faults, but we are a match made in heaven. If you are longing
for companionship, if the thought of welcoming a new creature
has been on your mind for a while, I wish you all the best. I hope it
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By John Sowinski, R.Ph.
once went to a seminar where the speaker said that we now have
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put it on your wrist. If you can feel a pulse, you should be taking
a fish oil supplement. The choice of fish oil supplement and how
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The health benefits of fish oil are many. These include its ability
to aid in the treatment of various heart diseases, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), a weakened immune system, cancer, diabetes, inflammation, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Alzheimers
disease, eye disorders, macular degeneration and ulcers. It also
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(particularly for conditions such as psoriasis and acne).
Fish oils contain fatty acids that are essential for your health.
Essential has dual meaning. Essential has the obvious meaning
of that it is needed, but in the health sense something is essential when you need to ingest it or your body doesnt make it. For
example, protein is made up of 20 amino acids. They are all essential in that you need these amino acids to make protein. However,
10 of those amino acids are essential in another way and that is
you must ingest them in your food. The other 10 amino acids you
can synthesize/make. You have to ingest these fatty acids as you
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When looking at fish oil supplements it is important that contaminants have been removed from the fish oil. Heavy metals such as
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The best
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in
yourself!
......................................................................
By Martin Rooney
The greatest gift that you were given in life was given to you for
free and that may be why most people dont value it. Heres an
article by Training For Warriors creator Martin Rooney that brings
the message home perfectly. This might be something you want to
share with your clients, too.
hen you were born, you were given the greatest gift in
the cosmos. You were given a life of time. Most people,
however, dont value their time. Perhaps this is because
this great gift was given to us for free. Think you are smart enough
to avoid spending your time? Maybe not.
In fact, many people spend huge amounts of their time each day
without any return on investment. When you spend your time in
front of the TV, searching aimlessly on the Internet, eating the
wrong food or hanging out with the wrong people, you are spending time with no real hope of a positive return.
The short-term return of a cheap laugh, sugar rush, or extra
pound of fat may feel good at the time, but is worthless for a
trainer (or anyone for that matter) in the long term. A successful
life is not created when you simply spend time. Success happens
when you invest your time.
No matter who you are or where you are from, you have something in common with everyone else: you were given 24 hours today,
and the clock is ticking. In your time budget, you are given 24 hours
in a day. Today you, like everyone else, will get 24 hours. What you
do with each 24-hour day added up over your lifetime will determine
your future. If you really understand that, then every hour, minute
and every second becomes valuable. In fact, time is more valuable
than money because you can always get more money, but once your
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time is gone, you cannot have it back. When you invest money, you
should expect a return. The same should be true for your time. The
great news? Investing in your self doesnt need to be a huge lifestyle
overhaul in just a few days or weeks. What counts is gradual progress
with a clear goal in mind of appreciating self-optimization.
Here is my list of 5 things you can do to make sure youre
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Eat well
It sounds easy, but for many people, cleaning up ones diet can be a
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want your car to last as long as possible and run smoothly and efficiently, the clear choice is premium-grade gasoline. Similarly, if
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Sleep
Many people these days are concerned with working out more,
multitasking, and trying too hard to do too much. While keeping
busy is not inherently bad, not getting sufficient rest to recover is.
You cant build muscle without rest time to digest it.
Read
Society lately has grown progressively inclined to read short blurbs

about interesting topics because thats what fits on your laptop and
smartphone screens, but that scenario leaves some things to be
desired. Yes, online has rich content (I hope this blog is one of
them), but its also important to dive into good books. The longer
and deeper the material, the more your mind will be stimulated by
its content and the more youll learn and grow.
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Is yoga a real
workout?
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By Lauren Quella and Jayne Lang
hen you hear the word yoga do you think of a room

full of people sitting cross-legged on the floor, eyes
closed and chanting om? Yoga can be very calming
and meditative, but yoga can also be a high-intensity, calorieblasting workout thats not just about stretching.
The type of yoga you practice largely determines the intensity
of your workout. Hatha, or restorative, yoga is a gentle, relaxing
type of yoga involving postures and balance poses. Bikram, or hot,
yoga is done in a room heated to around 105 degrees and includes
a sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises. Vinyasa, or
flow, yoga is a fast-paced yoga that uses sequences of poses called
sun salutations. There are also hybrid yoga classes like Yoga Body
Bootcamp and PiYo that take the best of yoga and combine it with
high-intensity cardio intervals and strength work to create a more
challenging, all-in-one workout.
An important benefit of any yoga practice is enhanced flexibility, but it isnt the only benefit. Yoga is one of the best workouts
you can do to build strength. Over the course of a yoga class, all
muscles are activated and worked equally. Instead of using hand
weights or a machine, your muscles are challenged to support
your own body weight in a range of poses from plank to chair. In
addition, almost every yoga pose engages the core, the muscles
that make up your abdomen, back and hips. A stronger core
means improved posture, better balance, reduced back pain and
easier breathing.
Yoga can also help boost your cardiovascular endurance if you
choose a fast-paced Vinyasa yoga class or hybrid yoga class. Yoga
Body Bootcamp provides an effective aerobic workout by rotating
through bootcamp-style stations and performing one exercise for
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Yoga is one of the best

workouts you can do to
build strength. Over the
course of a yoga class, all
muscles are activated
and worked equally.
45 seconds with 15 seconds of rest time. These cardio intervals
will elevate your heart rate as you exert more energy. As with any
aerobic activity, the more high-intensity yoga classes you do, the
more your cardiovascular endurance will improve.
As a workout, yoga classes can burn up to 600 calories in an
hour, depending on the type of yoga. In a Hatha yoga class you can
burn around 189 calories in an hour. Bikram yoga will burn about
477 calories per hour. If you do an hour of Vinyasa yoga, your
calorie burning increases to about 594 calories. How does this
stack up to other forms of exercise? Running for one hour with a
pace of 10 minutes per mile burns 685 calories while walking for
one hour with a pace of 15 minutes per mile burns 350 calories.
There are ways to increase the number of calories burned in
a yoga class. The more you connect your breath to the poses,
the more oxygen you will use, which means the more calories
you will burn. Also, the harder you work into a pose, the more
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However, the best part of yoga is what you get out of it that
cant be measured in calories, pounds or minutes. Yoga allows
you to connect your body, mind and spirit so your time on the
mat becomes more than just a workout. Its the mindfulness that
comes with practicing yoga. Its the way you learn to listen to your
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fuel it with healthier foods. There is not another workout that will
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amed comedienne Phyllis Diller once said, Cleaning your

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that having children means their homes will be filled with a vast
assortment of toys, clothing and other items that seemingly spend
more time scattered across the family room floor than in childrens bedrooms.
Homes where young children lay their heads at night may not
be as tidy as the photos lining home decorating magazine spreads.
But while lived-in family homes may never be spotless, they do
not have to be overrun with clutter, either. Its possible to find a
happy balance with the right strategy and by investing in a few
organizational products.
WORK ONE ROOM AT A TIME. Cleaning up cluttered homes
can seem like a monumental effort when looking at clutter as a

whole. But parents can do themselves a favor by choosing a starting point and tackling the project one room at a time. Find the
room that needs the most work or a space where clutter causes the
biggest headaches. Once you clean such rooms, you may discover
extra motivation to move on to the others.
RESIST THE URGE TO WANDER. One of the obstacles many
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to remove an item from one room only to add it to the existing

clutter in another room. For example, if a childs toy is in the living
room, you may walk that toy up to the bedroom and get involved
in tidying up the bedroom, leaving the mess behind in the living
room. When organizing a home, stay in a particular room until
that room is clean. Have designated bins or bags for items that
need to be carried into another room, but only transfer such
containers after a room has been cleaned.
CULL TWICE A YEAR. Children accumulate the greatest number
of new toys on birthdays and holidays. Set a schedule to go through

existing toys prior to these events and sort out the broken, old or
seldom-used items. Donate these toys to preschools, afterschool
programs, family support centers, or babysitting centers at your
office or gym. Whatever cant be salvaged should be put into the
trash or recycling bins.
INVEST IN STORAGE CUBES AND BINS. Toys that are easily
accessible and seen are easier to find and put away. Develop a
storage system that works for your family. Labeling bins with
words (or pictures for children who cant yet read) helps children
identify where things belong. Find a system that will have longterm functionality and grow with the family. Many stores sell
storage bookcases that blend with home dcor.
TAME THE TOYS. Making too many items available at any
given time can become overwhelming to children. Rotate toys
rather than always buying new ones so that items will be fresh
and interesting. Toys out of the rotation can be stored in a basement or attic. Belongings that are not requested or missed can be
given away. Another idea is to create wishlists for birthdays and
holidays. This way friends and relatives only buy what kids want,
rather than an array of toys that may just end up taking up space.
GET ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR. Any organizational system
that can move items vertically is beneficial. Children will become

accustomed to hanging things up rather than leaving belongings
on the floor. Hooks, hangers and shelving mounted on walls, will
free up precious floor space.
CHOOSE FURNITURE THAT SERVES DOUBLE DUTY. Beds
with drawers underneath or a toy chest that doubles as a bench can

work well in spaces that need some clutter control.
ESTABLISH A SCHOOL MEMORY BOX. Parents can give each
of their children a plastic bin where they can store memorable

items from school. Not every assignment or drawing sent home
needs to be kept. Reserve the memory box for those special things
that have the most meaning.
Kids and clutter often go hand in hand. However, there are ways
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Developing
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By Steve Lankford
n my first article for Natures Pathways

I would like to give you some of my key
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that I have learned in my 40 years in the
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2. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. In order
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to be a critical and curious seeker.
If you have health issues, seek to
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If you use medications, learn what
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1. CHOOSE TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE. Creating a healthy life-
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We live in a golden age of nutritional information. We also live in a challenging time

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Consumers are often confused about
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There are good products and there are
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Why is it so confusing?
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Nutrition does
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differences between nutritional products
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There is a difference between medical
and holistic approaches to health. Nutrients are not drugs and drugs are not nutrients. Nutrition does not treat disease,
drugs treat disease. Nutrition nourishes
the body. Do not confuse the two.
There are no magical nutrients. When
you are using nutrition and lifestyle to be
healthier, you are supporting the normal
and natural processes of the body to
sustain, build and repair cellular tissue. The
magic is not in the nutrients, the magic is
in our bodys natural processes that repair
and heal.
In my future articles I will discuss how
nutrition can support the structures and
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Chronic pain:
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By Howard J Lubin, B.S. D.D.S.
ain is a part of life. Suffering is not.

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such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen

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formation of prostaglandins, which are
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Modern medicine subscribes to the
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the body through our diets and environment. These toxins include mercury,
aluminum, arsenic, bisphenol A (BPA) and
It has also been

found that most
chronic pain
sufferers are
deficient in
certain nutrients,
including
Vitamin D3 and
magnesium.
many others. It has also been found that
most chronic pain sufferers are deficient
in certain nutrients, including Vitamin D3
and magnesium.
The treatment of chronic pain holistically involves a multi-prong approach.
Treatment must begin with detoxifying
the body by using modified citrus pectin,
wheatgrass or spirulina. The dosage must
be controlled carefully as too high of a
dose will release too much toxin into the
body too quickly, and make the patient
physically ill.
As the detoxification takes place,

Vitamin D3 and magnesium are introduced to correct chronic deficiencies
most patients have. Vitamin D3 has a
remarkable effect on the body, acting as a
hormone that reduces inflammation along
with regulating many bodily functions.
Magnesium relaxes tense muscles and
quiets overactive nerve impulses. Indeed,
these two supplements often markedly
improve chronic pain, but much more can
be done.
The immune system function is
improved by the use of probiotics with a
pre-biotic component. It is a little known
fact that 70 percent of the immune system
function originates in the gut. Without
proper flora in the gut, the body is susceptible to many disease processes.
Once the body is stabilized, deficiencies are corrected and the immune system
is improved, herbal treatments can further
reduce inflammation and pain. Commonly
used supplements include curcumin, quercetin, ginger, MSM, boswellia, andrographis paniculata, devils claw, vinpocetine
and bromelain. Many of these herbs are
poorly absorbed by the body, so the patient
must be guided on the proper way to take
the supplements. For example, curcumin
(which is an amazing herb that has over
160 beneficial effects on the body) is best
absorbed when taken with coconut oil or
olive oil or with piperine from black pepper.

However, unlike pharmaceuticals that
act within minutes, this approach to pain
control can take a month or longer to kick
in. The full effect may take as long as 6
months, so patience is definitely needed.
This approach treats the cause of the
pain and not just covering the symptoms
temporarily by taking a pill.
This leads to a significant reduction in
pain without the use of harmful drugs,
expensive doctor visits, invasive surgery or
repeated trips for ongoing care. The basis
for this method is give the body what it
needs and it will heal itself.
Going holistically can improve your
quality of life. It will let you get back to
living a normal life and not be a slave to
your pain. Cheer up there is no reason
for anyone to live like this. Chronic pain
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Dr. Howard J. Lubin is the owner
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Adrenal health
and
stress
......................................................................
By Dr. Amy Nussbaum Schubbe
odern womens lifestyles can be stressful juggling

family activities and workforce demands. Throw in a
poor diet, excessive antibiotic use, ongoing screen time,
smoking, indigestion, constipation, undiagnosed food sensitivities, insomnia, worry, etc., and one can spin ones health into a
downward spiral. Our adrenal glands are walnut shaped organs
that sit on top of the kidneys close to the aorta. They secrete
hormones that help our body deal with stress. The outer part of
the adrenal gland is called the cortex and the inner part is the
medulla. The adrenal medulla produces epinephrine and norepinephrine and the adrenal cortex produces cortisol, aldosterone,
dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and others. Unfortunately, if
our adrenals continue to be chronically stressed a person can go
into adrenal exhaustion and fatigue. Your functional medicine
practitioner can help you uncover this health imbalance by taking
saliva samples at different times of the day to evaluate cortisol,
DHEA and other hormone production. The Adrenal Stress Index
(ASI) is a saliva test that helps to differentiate and identify the level
of adrenal function or dysfunction. After evaluating this circadian
cycle, she or he can recommend supplements to help overcome
this condition. Phosphatidalserine, licorice extract, ashwaganda
and rhodiola are some nutritional supplements to be considered
depending on the pattern of adrenal dysfunction on the ASI.
In addition to supplements, the following

recommendations can be helpful.
Sleep. The bodys physical repair takes place at night.
Without adequate rest the body cannot regenerate itself to

deal with the stresses of the next day. A completely dark room
is helpful to maximize melatonin production.
Identify stessors. Environmental toxins, gluten sensitivity,
toxic emotions, virus and molds, side effects of medications
are all possibilities.
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Avoid coffee or caffeinated beverages. Coffee and
tea act as stimulants and can interrupt sleep patterns if one

consumes too much.
Exercise. Exercise is a great stress reducer and great oxygenator. It is helpful in reducing depression and improving blood
glucose.
Eat breakfast. If you are low on sugar the adrenals are
instructed to secrete cortisol to increase blood sugar and
allow the body to function. Its imperative to have a healthy
breakfast soon after waking to prevent the body from playing
catchup for the rest of the day.
Maintain glycemic control. An effective way to help
reverse adrenal stress and improve hormone balance is to
balance the amount of carbohydrates and proteins and fats
that are eaten with each meal. Approximately 2 parts carbohydrate to 1 part protein is recommended to help maintain
blood sugar balance.
A professional trained in functional medicine can help the individual test and address adrenal fatigue to achieve improved health.
Lifestyle modification and specific nutritional supplements can
then be recommended to achieving better health.
Dr. Amy Nussbaum Schubbe is a board-certified chiropractor who
has been helping families achieve better health for over 20 years.
She is also certified in functional medicine, nutritional counseling and is a certified gluten practitioner. Her office is located at
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Get into your

summer
body groove
with Rolfing
Structural
Integration
................................................................
By Victoria L. Huss
ave you emerged from hibernation only to feel stiffne

ss and rigidity in your body? Are you still posturing
as though you are treading on a slippery sidewalk or
bracing against the harsh cold? How about feeling more like the
season of unfurling, reaching and unfolding? Rolfing Structural
Integration (or Rolfing SI) a dynamic and holistic system of
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body from the heaviness of winter so that you can move more
freely and effortlessly through spring and into summer!
Many of us have become so used to inhabiting our bodies over
time that we become accustomed to feeling and moving in a
certain way. Effects of aging, accumulated stress, accidents, and
years of wear and tear from sitting behind desks or performing
repetitive tasks can act as kinetic drag. This kind of tension
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Addressing alignment issues

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bodies on multiple levels.
slows us down and hampers our ability to function efficiently.
Many folks will find that this drag on their bodies manifests as
chronic pain, loss of flexibility or inability to access their usual
liveliness. Sitting and standing while trying to maintain proper
posture becomes an exhausting endeavor because our bodies have
forgotten how to be friends with the downward pull of gravity.
Tension and torque will pull the body off of its healthiest center
of gravity. And yet, this state of being becomes our new normal.
Through the Rolfing SI system and process, a Certified Rolfer
helps a client heal a dysfunctional relationship with gravity by
addressing restrictions within the fascia, or connective tissue, that
surrounds, supports and protects organ systems, muscles, nerves,
and bones in the body. Various fascial segments of the body are
addressed in a particular sequence through hands-on manual
therapy or movement training. By focusing on the fascia in order
to balance the body around a vertical line body history, accumulation of emotional armoring, or chronic tension patterns are
released. One might say the process is akin to a major overhaul
or spring cleaning as the body suitcase becomes less cluttered.
Addressing alignment issues may not only help folks stand taller
and straighter but can also positively affect their bodies on multiple
levels. As bones and muscles can finally do their proper jobs, energy
is freed up as the joints can now move more efficiently. Movement
of the body massages internal organs and creates healthier flow of
respiration, digestion and circulation. This return to homeostasis
enhances the function of the nervous system, which can create
more resiliency by transforming how the body processes stress.
And finally, better balance and body symmetry can shift posture so
dramatically that chronic pain may ease or disappear entirely. Many
individuals who have experienced Rolfing SI have reported changes
in their physical structure to help them connect with themselves
in a deeper way that they feel more alive, more aware, and more
emotionally and spiritually balanced.
Shedding the heaviness and rigidity of winter will help your
body transition more smoothly as you glide, unfurl and expand
into the warmer months. A spacious, flexible, and balanced body
is a more resilient body a happy body that will help you to
effortlessly spring right into summer!
Victoria L. Huss, Certified Rolfer and owner of New Possibilities Integration, LLC (located in the historic Zuelke Building in
downtown Appleton) practices Rolfing Structural Integration and
teaches Alignment Yoga. She finds joy in helping people unfold and
find freedom from rigidity and chronic pain. For a free consultation or more information, call 920-427-7653 or check out her website at
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families
can cut
vacation
costs
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amily vacations are the one time

each year when all members of the
family get to leave the daily grind
behind to enjoy a little R&R together. Such
excursions often strengthen family bonds
and help to create lasting memories that

parents and kids will cherish for years to
come.
Families planning this summers annual
getaway may already know that the cost
of travel is on the rise. While there are

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parents may still find themselves looking
for ways to cut their travel costs so more
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fun instead of financing trips. The following are a handful of ways parents can trim
their families travel costs without sacrificing the quality of their vacations.
STAY CLOSER TO HOME. It may sound
simple, but vacationing closer to home is

perhaps the best way for families to save
a substantial amount of money on their
vacations. Airline tickets can take up a
sizable portion of a family vacation budget,
and once the plane touches down families
may need to add the additional expense
of rental cars so they can get around
their destination and enjoy all its sights
and sounds. But families who choose to
vacation closer to home can take their
own vehicles, paying only for gas instead
of airline tickets, car rentals (including
rental insurance) and gas. Find a location
close to home that still offers everyone an
escape, but one thats not far enough away
that car travel will prove burdensome and
exhausting.
PLAN TO MAKE SOME OF YOUR
OWN MEALS. Dining out is another
considerable expense for families on vacation. Depending on the size of their families, parents may find that their dining
budgets will approach or even exceed the
cost of air travel by the end of a single
week. But parents can drastically reduce
those costs by planning to make some their
own meals while away on vacation. Bring
along a couple of cereal boxes so breakfast
is simple and inexpensive, and try to book
accommodations equipped with kitchens
or outdoor areas where the family can fire
up a grill a few times during the week to
save on costly dinner tabs.
TRAVEL LIGHT. Families who must
travel by air can trim some of the cost of

flying by traveling light. Many airlines now
charge fees for bags that exceed preestablished weight limits and may charge for
additional baggage as well. Leave hefty
jackets and extra footwear behind when
traveling during the warmer months, as
everyone can likely get by with just some
lighter summer attire and less formal
footwear. If traveling to a ski resort in
the winter, consider renting bulky skiing
attire, including boots, so baggage limits

are not exceeded.
WORK WITH A TRAVEL AGENCY
THAT SPECIALIZES IN YOUR LOCALE.
Many families may feel they can now plan

their own vacations and save money, but
planning through a travel agency may still
be a familys best bet. When booking trips
via a travel agency, families can often negotiate with a representative, who can work to
tailor a vacation that fits families budgets.
Such negotiation is much more difficult
when going it alone or working through
a travel website. In addition, many travel
agencies include tours and other attractions
in the price of their packages, and that can
be a great way to earn discounts to local
sights and activities.
Travel is expensive, especially for parents
traveling with kids in tow. But costconscious moms and dads can still plan
relaxing and enjoyable vacations without
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Why tui na is
so effective for
treating neck and
shoulder
pain
............................................................................
By Courtney Cowie, MA, LMBT
henever someone enters my

office complaining of shoulder
pain, I immediately observe his
or her neck. I perform a postural assessment
on all of my new clients to get a baseline
sense for what areas appear to be restricted
or tight, or just plain out of balance. Often
times I notice that problems that start in the
neck are referred down into the shoulder
and may be felt more readily in the shoulder compared to the neck. By far, the most
common neck problem I observe is posterior neck strain, resulting from the head
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the tops of the shoulders. This forward positioning of the neck and head could be tied
to an old injury, but is usually a result of too
much time spent hunched over a computer
or a smartphone, poor posture due to muscle
weakness or imbalance, or the aging process.
As we reach middle age and beyond the body
naturally begins to lose flexibility and muscle
strength, which leads to the tendency to go
with gravity and let the head and shoulders be weighted down and pulled forward.
In the case of too much time spent at the
computer, sitting for extended periods with
the head and neck locked into a forward and
down position to concentrate on what we are
looking at on the screen will cause the body
to begin to adopt this head positioning as its
default over time.
In both cases, the anterior neck and
shoulder muscles become overtight,
straining the posterior neck and shoulder
muscles and pulling the head and neck
forward. As the head and neck get locked
into a forward position, the back of the
neck and shoulders begin to feel considerable strain, which can cause headaches and
posterior shoulder pain. Whats more, the
anterior scalenes, muscles located at both
sides of the neck, can become overtight,
which also can contribute to headaches
and to anterior shoulder pain that sometimes radiates down the inner arm.
Two shoulder-specific scenarios I
commonly deal with are: shoulder pain
due to overuse, injury, or strain in one or
several of the muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the rotator cuff, and pain due to
localized inflammation in the shoulder as
a result of conditions such as bursitis or
arthritis. In both cases, the pain usually
gets worse the more the shoulder is used
throughout the day. From a traditional
Chinese medicine standpoint, the kind of
pain that gets worse with use, or with the
application of pressure, and feels better
when heat is applied is often due to qi and
blood stagnation (in other words, incredibly stuck energy). Applying tui na techniques that knead, grasp, and push the
tissue of the shoulder and neck, along with
holding acupressure points such that move
stuck energy, provide significant pain
relief. In addition to using tui na (Chinese
medical massage) techniques to begin to
balance the front and back of the neck and
shoulders and acupressure to move energy
that has become stuck as a result of poor
body positioning and mechanics (causing
pain), I work with my clients to help them
become more aware of their posture and
develop lifestyle practices that aim to
counteract and correct the imbalance.
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GO IT
ALONE?
The YMCAs new

personal training
program offers fitness,
fun and friendship
BY REBECCA BENTZ
tep foot into any of the YMCA of the Fox Cities facilities and youll
quickly realize: Whatever your weight, fitness level, age or wellness
goals, the Y is the place for you.
But your local Y isnt going to rest on its laurels anytime soon. Just as
individuals need to push their own boundaries to get even better fitness
results, the Y recognizes changes are sometimes necessary to meet
members evolving needs. The organizations newly enhanced training
program is one more way the YMCA of the Fox Cities staff is showing their
dedication to helping everyone reach their wellness goals no matter
what those goals might be.
Eight-year Y member Margaret Burton knows this first-hand. Though
she had long been a fan of the organizations water and land aerobics
classes, she was searching for something new and flexible enough to fit
her changing schedule. In November 2012 she found it: the Ys personal
training program.
But it wasnt easy at first.
I was not an athletic kid; I have not been a particularly athletic adult.
When I started, I felt really unconfident about tackling any of the weight
machines or cardio machines, Burton admits. Its a feeling many Y members
share. The sheer number of fitness options at the Y can be overwhelming
and the personal training staff understands this. Thats why they dont
start their clients on treadmills or weight machines right away, but rather sit
down for an initial get-to-know-you wellness consultation and profile.
The first session, Rachel and I sat down for a good hour and we
talked about what I was feeling good about, and what I wasnt, Burton
explains. She was really good about just listening.
Rachel is Rachel Lenth, a nationally certified trainer at the Y who
motivates, coaches and inspires Burton and other members. Lenth has
a Bachelor of Science degree in health promotion and wellness exercise physiology from the University of WisconsinStevens Point. Lenth
says the consultation is important, but only the first step personal trainers take in understanding the members they work with. Building and
maintaining trust between members and trainers is at the core of every
personal training relationship at the Y.
As a trainer you have to learn to read your client their body
language, how theyre feeling, how much theyre sweating because
every client is different; every client reacts differently to certain activities and encouragement, Lenth explains. Members best interests are
always at the forefront of the trainers minds, and that helps makes the
member-trainer connection a true relationship, rather than an obligation. Both Burton and Lenth, for example, look forward to seeing each
other and working on Burtons goals.
Introducing the new,

completely customized and
well-rounded program
In January of this year, the YMCA of the Fox Cities introduced updates
to its personal training program. Those updates have intrigued trainers, program veterans like Burton and members who havent yet
tried the program alike.
Ive been happy with what weve had but Im really excited
about this, Burton says. She is particularly interested in the new
programs nutrition tracking and information resources. [Check out
the bubble to the right for more features of the Ys personal training
program!]
Whats especially great about the new program, according to
Katie Schalk, the YMCA of the Fox Cities wellness coordinator, is that
personal trainers can meet members where they are in terms of fitness
level, experience, barriers to exercise, weaknesses and strengths, and
more. If an individual has already been tracking his or her food or exercise,
or is on a diet, trainers can supplement that. Additionally, trainers also
work with individuals with special needs, those who are recovering from a
major illness or injury (such as a heart attack) or even a recent pregnancy,
and older members whose abilities are changing as they age.
At the same time, trainers can help members who have mastered
the basics and are training for an event, a marathon or a triathalon. Still
others, like Burton, might be looking for something to fit their schedules
and keep them on their toes with always-interesting sessions. After all,
lifes always changing shouldnt your fitness routine?
With Rachel theres an infinite variety of workouts that we can
do, Burton says.
Healthy changes
both big and small
Lenth and Burtons hard work and partnership continue to pay off.
What kind of got me hooked was [Lenth] was able to assess what
I could do, give me things that I could be successful doing, and then
just start raising the bar a little bit and sometimes you dont even
realize its happening until you look in the mirror and, Hey! My clothes
are fitting better. This looks good on me again! A real breakthrough for
me was when my husband started noticing, Burton laughs.
Lenth and Schalk explain that little successes are key
in helping members stick with their long-term goals.
Trainers also make sure to help members celebrate those successes.
But the most rewarding part of personal
training for Burton? Strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, posture: All of
those things have gotten better. But Id
say the No. 1 thing thats gotten better
in my case is my confidence.
Theres no telling what the future
holds for Burton, but one things for
sure: The YMCA of the Fox Cities will
certainly be involved.
Is personal training
for you?
The YMCA of the Fox Cities enhanced personal training

program offers training with a nationally certified
professional and so much more. Check out some of the
benefits included:
Initial wellness consultation and profile
Ongoing fitness assessments every 12 weeks
Customized training programs
Nutrition and exercise tracking
Access to wellness professionals, including
physical therapists and registered dieticians
Access to MemberHub: a network of
information, resources, nutrition information,
and exercise and wellness tips
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What is
dyspareunia?
.................................................................
By Michelle Landsverk
ave you ever gone to your doctor with an embarrassing

problem? Like, one that you might not tell your mother
about? But one that you might tell your girlfriends
about? Like a problem that you think nobody else would have? A
problem like painful sex?
As women, a lot of us have experienced it, but we tend not
to talk about it. Many women who experience painful sex have
thoughts like, this is supposed to feel good; what is the problem?
Did I do something wrong? Is my partner too big? Is my uterus
tipped? Is it our position during sex? Are my hormone levels the
problem? Worse yet, they may ask the question, Is it my fault?
Because somehow they were made to feel that way by their partner
or caregiver, or society at large.
The situation of pain with intercourse that many women harbor
is called dyspareunia, which is the clinical term for experiencing
pain with attempted vaginal penetration. For some women, that
means that they cannot use a tampon, and for others, they have
pain that either limits vaginal intercourse, or prevents it entirely.
In fact, pain with sexual intercourse is so common that:
40-50 percent of women in the United States have experienced dyspareunia for a period of time shortly after
pregnancy
Another third or so of women have experienced pain with
attempted vaginal penetration not related to pregnancy
And 5-10 percent of women have experienced dyspareunia
ever since their first try at vaginal intercourse.
First and foremost, you need to tell your doctor about it, in order
to make sure that no disease process or hormone issue is the
problem. Your doctor will perform a few tests in order to make
sure that you dont need medical treatment. And when your
health checks out, your doctor will probably refer you to physical
therapy, but if they dont, it doesnt hurt to inquire about it.
The reason is rather simple: our pelvic floor has muscles in it,
just like any other region in our body. If you dont have something that can be treated medically, then chances are, the problem
lies within the pelvic floor musculature. The medical professional
best equipped to help you rehabilitate an injured or dysfunctional
muscle is a physical therapist.
There are plenty of women out there who experience pain with
vaginal penetration, and they think if they just relax itll go away
only to feel extreme disappointment when sex hurts, again and again.
And there is a vicious circle accompanying the problem, whereby the
muscles of the pelvic floor tense up simply by anticipating the pain.
This very real mind and body connection will lead to pain every time
one tries to stretch an already tight muscle. The pelvic floor is meant
to stretch, and when you think about it, you realize the functions of
the pelvic floor muscles include allowing for intercourse and childbirth without catastrophic consequences, for example.
We do, in fact, have conscious control over most of the muscles
in our body (except for muscles in the organs, like the heart
muscle for example). But its easier said than done. One potential
reason is that the muscle is in a state of chronic spasm, meaning,
its not going to relax simply because you want it to. The cycle of
spasm needs to be broken. And this is definitely possible.
So what are you going to do about all this?
Once you have been cleared of any medically treated problem,

the next step is to become aware of your body, specifically the
pelvic floor muscles. Through awareness exercises and muscle
re-education, you will be able to sense when your muscles are in
a relaxed state versus a tense state. You will learn how to relax a
tense muscle, and even how to gently stretch a tense muscle. Your
physical therapist can help you with this process.
The next step is to realize that first you will tolerate penetrative intercourse before it is actually a pleasurable experience.
Meaning, you might achieve vaginal intercourse before it actually feels good. That is not to say that it should hurt, because it
shouldnt. And if it does hurt, then you are not quite ready to be
back in the sack, so to speak.
Finally, realize that there is a solution. You dont need to live
with this.
Michelle Landsverk is a licensed Physical Therapist who specializes in womens health at PT Center for Women. Michelles special
interests include the pregnant client and pelvic pain. From the
female athlete to the working mom, every woman wants to function without pain or dysfunction and Michelle strives to optimize
that without drugs or surgery. To learn more about Michelles physical therapy
services, visit www.ptcenterforwomen.com or call 920-729-2982.
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Intention +
attention
A formula for success
......................................................
By Sharon Paprocki, MAC, LPC, NBCC
arch Madness (2015) is over yet

this story is timeless, inspiring
and has a message for each of us.
Basketball for AJ began early. Between
older siblings and his friends he had plenty
of exposure to the game. As AJ learned to
dribble, pass and shoot, his love for the
game grew. By elementary school AJ was
playing on basketball teams where he fell
in love with the aspect of working together
to achieve a common goal. As happens in
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middle school, AJs body began to change

and he grew into his new body type. By the
time AJ was in 8th grade it was clear that
his body was built more for football than
the game of basketball. AJ enjoyed playing
football but his heart belonged to basketball. Thanks to some insightful coaches who
recognized AJs love and understanding of
the game, he was able to continue to play
basketball. AJ belonged to a very talented
class of basketball players. With the high
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level of competition in high school AJ did

not make the team. To his credit, AJ found
a new way to stay close to his friends and to
basketball by becoming the team manager.
As we can all imagine, this was not an easy
transition. AJ did not spend a lot of time
thinking about what was not, instead he
focused on the opportunity his sideline
seat offered. AJ began to learn more about
the game by watching the coaches. In AJs
senior year he was able to celebrate with his
classmates as they became the only team in
school history to play in the state tournament in Madison. At the award celebration
the head coach shared AJs story expressing
his appreciation to him. AJ had become an
expert at breaking down game video. AJ
was much more than a manager, he was
considered an assistant coach. Some might
think that AJs goals had been achieved. AJ
had other ideas.
During his time on the sideline he realized he wanted to be a coach someday. He
was aware that he would need to gather
some excellent experience as he could not
include on his resume that he had played
basketball. AJ set his sights on a big arena,
UW Madison. With a little help AJ was
able to become a volunteer manager for
UW Madisons mens basketball team. One
of AJs jobs was to sit under the basket and
mop up sweat off the court. This is where
this writers facts get a bit thin, so lets jump
a couple of years forward. AJ now had
worked his way up through the various manager duties to being

able to sit at the end of the bench and help coaches and players
during timeouts. Once again, AJ had an amazing opportunity to
watch and learn from players and coaches, not to mention that one
of them was future hall of fame, Big Ten coach Bo Ryan. It might
be said that AJ had gotten what he had come for an amazing
education and the elite experience he had wanted in order to be
able to be a coach for himself.
AJ again continued to hold his intention and focus his attention
with persistence and passion. As a result, AJ currently is the University of Madison Mens Basketball Video Coordinator. AJ is now in a
suit and tie, sitting at the front of the bench, contributing his expertise
to the game. He has traveled across the country and internationally,
shared his love for the game with family, friends, and past coaches, he
has been to two Final Four tournaments and he is living his dream.
Beyond the feel good connection, this story is a demonstration of
having an intention and giving it your attention. Having an intention
is similar to having a dot on the map, knowing your destination.
Who of us doesnt work more effectively when we know where we
are going? Having an intention alone is the same as insight without
action; the potential for things happening decreases. On the other
hand, intention with attention is a powerful combination. Attention
is our ability to bring our awareness and energy to what is in front of
us or what we want to create. How can you get started? One way is
a vision Board. There are many websites that give impressive ideas
for creating a vision board. Then its important to check in regularly
to see what your life choices and energies are actually going toward,
and ask the question, What have I been paying attention to? as a
quick way to check in.
As a therapist I work with people who are actively seeking
healing or more productive ways to experience their lives. It is
vital to empower people to connect to an intention that might be
a clearer picture of themselves feeling better or feeling fulfilled
in their life and relationships. Holding this intention can be a
wonderful resource as a person heals, an excellent motivator and
a beacon of hope as to what is possible. People can then support
their intention by noticing just how much attention they give to
it. Is the focus on what is not wanted (for instance the anxiety,
depression, or feelings of not being enough) or is the focus on the
gifts, talents, options and choices I do have?
Spring is a time of new life and growth. Is this your time to set
an intention and to begin growing it with your attention? Happy
sprouting!
Sharon Paprocki, MAC, LPC, NBCC, is the director of CCM
Counseling & Wellness. Her passion is to provide people an option
for their healing that includes talk therapy along with additional
interventions that focus on mind, spirit and body wholeness and
vitality. She truly believes that this holistic combination allows
her clients to explore and engage all their strengths while healing, changing and
growing. She has additional training in body-centered approaches to healing,
mindfulness processing, brainspotting and spiritual exploration therapies that
clients can opt to investigate during their sessions. As director of CCM she has
brought on staff Reiki, reflexology and massage practitioners who can give
clients the opportunity to support themselves and embrace their emerging life
of wholeness.
I believe your hurts can be healed and new insights can light your path to the
future you desire. I look forward to meeting you.
For an appointment, call 920-498-3383 or visit http://ccmcounseling.com.
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Gaming Up
Support for
Trenton
........................................................
By Kathi Bloy
magine finding your 21-year-old son

Jaeger said. He seemed to have a cold
unresponsive and panting for breath.
and told me one day that his chest hurt,
As you try to lift him, you realize
but I didnt really think anything of it. The
that his clothing is soaked with feverish
Tuesday before Thanksgiving he got pretty
perspiration and his legs are beginning to
sick and aspirated vomit. The vomit in his
show signs of rigor mortis so that its hard
lungs caused an infection and then his
to dress him for the ride to the hospital.
lungs filled with fluid. They found fluid
That nightmare became reality for
around his heart, too, and had to insert a
Jessica Jaeger on Thanksgiving Day last
third chest tube to drain it.
year. As soon as he got to the ER, they
Not knowing how long Trenton had
put him into an induced coma, put him
been without sufficient oxygen, doctors
on a ventilator, and inserted chest tubes Trenton with his mother, Jessica.
were afraid he wouldnt have brain activinto both of his lungs, Jaeger said.
ity when they brought him out of the
She was speaking of her son, Trenton Christian, whom she coma. But after numerous prayers, he started to recover. Trenton
had almost watched die. In fact, she said doctors werent sure was transferred to the rehabilitation unit at Theda Clark Medical
for almost two weeks if he would live. When Trentons condition Center, where he underwent speech, occupational and physical
didnt improve, they continued doing tests and ended up doing therapy. He spent Christmas there and when he was released Dec.
surgery to scrape his lungs, both of which had collapsed.
30 he still had an open tracheotomy site and required 24-hour care.
They figured he had had pneumonia for more than a month, That meant Jaeger had to miss work and the bills began piling up.
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Her aunt, Chris Quaintance, knew about Community Benefit Tree (CBT), a
nonprofit dedicated to help
families through the financial
burdens of medical crises.
Having been part of a team to
help support a friend whose
son was hurt in a bad car accident, she suggested a Celebration of Support, assisted
by CBT, to raise funds for
Trentons medical and living
expenses.
Planned for May 2 from
3 to 8 p.m., the Celebration,
called Gaming Up Support for Trenton with his grandfather.
Trenton, will be held at Bean
City Bar and Grill outside New
London, where Trenton grew up. There will be games with prizes,
according to Quaintance, as well as the standard silent and live
auctions. Well also have a DJ and food, she said.
Community Benefit Tree is a great place to start, Quaintance
said. They really do a lot and put their heart and soul into helping
people who need the help. CBT did an amazing job helping us set
it all up and keeping us on track and keeping everything moving
forward.
Her daughter, Jessica and Trentons cousin, is also a member of
the Celebration team, as are other cousins and family members.
We have lots of close friends helping out, Quaintance said.
There are many, many volunteers, some of them family and
others provided by CBT.
Trenton recently had a CT scan that doctors said showed no
sign of pneumonia. He started a job at Hertz Rent-A-Car about
four weeks ago, renting cars to travelers at the Oshkosh airport,
delivering cars and, when the location is short-staffed, cleaning
vehicles.
A student in the AODA program at Fox Valley Technical
College, he had to miss the spring semester. But, Jaeger said
Trenton will definitely return to school in September and may
take some summer classes as well.
Quaintance added, Trenton is a pretty caring kid. He wants to
be able to reach people and help them.
Readers who are unable to attend Trentons celebration can
make a tax-deductible donation online at http://communitybenefittree.org/gaming-up-support-for-trenton-cos-event.html. For
more information, call the organization at 920-422-1919.
The Community Benefit Tree Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed
by Christian values. Our mission is to help individuals and families struggling
with a medical crisis financially, emotionally, spiritually and with practical
resources. We celebrate peoples lives and support by helping family, friends or
co-workers plan a Celebration of Support event for their loved one. In the last 10
years, these one-day events have helped more than 500 families with funds for
living and medical expenses. Community Benefit Tree also provides education,
support, resources and financial assistance for families. For more information,
visit communitybenefittree.org or contact CBT staff at 920-422-1919.
Kathi Bloy is a freelance writer from Appleton.
Celebrating your life...
celebrating your support during your

medical crisis
UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS OF SUPPORT:

Gaming up Support for Trenton: Saturday, May 2, at Bean City Bar and
Grill, New London. Trenton had pneumonia that lead to a lung collaspe/
infection and fluid around his heart.
Lets Catch a Big One and Make Bruce a Happy Camper: Saturday,
May 2, at Tanners Grill & Bar, Kimberly. Bruce is 54 and was in a severe
motorcycle accident.
SUPPORT FUNDS: (Individual funds with no support event.)
Hooked on Helping Gary: Gary is a husband and father of 4 who has
stage 4 Renal Cell Carcinoma and is in need of your financial support.
Helping Rob Forge a New Trail: Rob is a 30-year-old husband and
father of 2 who was in a terrible automobile accident and is injured with
a severe spinal fracture.
Please donate to TODAY by going to our website.
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
SOCD Fund: To provide financial assistance to qualified Northeastern
Wisconsin families battling pediatric cancer. Funds are available to help
with medical, travel or everyday living expenses.
Paws Parade of Hope Fund: To help qualified applicants battling cancer
with monetary aid during their time of need.
To support or apply, go to www.communitybenefittree.org.
CBTs CURRENT NEEDS: Volunteers at the office, storage and

at support events. If you can help, call or visit us online at
communitybenefittree.org/volunteer-opportunities.html.
To plan a fundraiser for a

loved one going through
a medical crisis or to
donate, contact
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Where lives are CELEBRATED!

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Is an estrogen
detox right for
you?
A functional medicine approach
..........................................................................
By Scott Vander Wielen, DC
e are all exposed to man-made chemicals. Whether it

is in our drinking water, shampoos, soaps, cleaners, or
in many of the lawn care pesticide/weed killer products, and even directly in our food supply, you can be very certain
that just about any household goop will contain estrogens that
we will absorb into our systems.
These estrogens are xenoestrogens (xeno meaning strange)
and have a negative impact on our health because they can be 500
to over 1,000 times more potent than the estrogen that is naturally
made in the body. For example, the environmental estrogen BPA,
which was accidently discovered by researchers, has an enormous
impact on health. The estrogenic effects of BPA on cancer cells
were so strong that scientists observed cancer cells multiplying
that were taken from cadavers and the concentration of the BPA
was one-ten thousandth of the concentration of estrogen required
to stimulate cancer cell growth. Since this discovery, a great deal
of research has been published regarding what BPA does in the
body. Thankfully, Governor Doyle signed legislation banning
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BPA in infant-related plastics starting in June of 2010. BPA is still

very present in our daily lives despite the new law. This is just
one example of why we should pay attention to the environmental
estrogens we come in contact with every day.
An estrogen detox can be beneficial to both men and women.
Yes, even men! A 2010 article of the National Institute of Health
Toxicology Letter concluded that BPA reduced testosterone
production significantly through the pituitary gland. When estrogen affects mens testosterone levels, this suddenly is no longer
a laughing matter. Erectile dysfunction, and yes, man boobs, are
frequently the biggest impacts it can have on men. Prostate problems with urination is also a signal of estrogen dominance. Do
you want to build more muscle? Do you want to have full and
lasting erections? Do you want to lose the man boobs? If you
answered yes to any of the previous questions, then an estrogen detox is part of the solution for you. It is worth noting that
Olympic athletes do estrogen detoxes so their bodies can make
more testosterone naturally. Removing environmental estrogens
is vital to having healthy hormone function in men.
As for women, just because estrogen is considered a womans
hormone, doesnt mean more is better. Excessive bleeding in
monthly cycles, premenstrual breast swelling, premenstrual
abdominal bloating, premenstrual irritability, breast tenderness,
fat distribution to the hips or thighs, endometriosis, ovarian cysts,
breast cancer, periods that occur too frequently, lower back pain,
high anxiety and headaches associated with the monthly cycle are
excellent examples of estrogen toxicity in females. Additionally,
hot flashes are an estrogen toxicity symptom for many women.
Estrogen is a general term to include a whole family of molecules
similar enough in structure to be called an estrogen. We all need to
metabolize estrogen every day in a healthy way, and that includes
eliminating the harmful estrogens. There are natural occurring
estrogens, 16-hydroxyestrone and 4-hydroxy estrone that have
been associated with cancer. This estrogen is very reactive in the

body and its counterpart, 2-hydroxyestrone, is the nonreactive,
beneficial estrogen. A 2002 article in the Medical Journal, Alternative Medicine Review, was able to show that the relative risk of breast
cancer nearly doubles based on the value of the 2/16 estrogen
ratio. Additionally, many xenoestrogens, including BPS is metabolized through the 4-hydroxy estrone pathway, which must be fully
functional in order to metabolize these estrogens out completely.
If you are concerned about reducing your risk for cancer, and have
cancer in your family history, then an estrogen detox on a regular
basis may be very beneficial for you.
Healthy levels of estrogen in men and women are vital for our
health. More estrogen is not better, and has clearly been shown to
be harmful to both men and women in several ways. Removing
the environmental estrogens benefits both men and women and is
an excellent way to balance hormones without taking hormones.
For help in knowing whether an estrogen detox is important
for your health, contact Dr. Vander Wielen at Vander Wielen
Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center, LLC, 1486 Kenwood Drive,
Menasha, 920-720-8872.
Dr. Scott Vander Wielen is a licensed chiropractor, board eligible
chiropractic internist, certified nutritional counselor and functional medicine practitioner. He owns and operates Vander Wielen
Health & Wellness Diagnostic Center, LLC, a patient-centered
practice employing techniques promoted by the Institute for Functional Medicine. To best service his patients, Dr. Vander Wielen provides an
array of chiropractic services including: functional medicine, nutritional counseling, spine and extremity care, stress management, advanced diagnostic testing
and in-office lab work. For more information, visit http://HealthyMeToday.com
or call 920-722-2100.
References: Textbook of Functional Medicine. David S. Jones. Institute for
Functional Medicine. 2006.
Doyle Signs Bill Limiting BPA Use. Journal Sentinel OnLine. Meg Kissinger.
Estrogen Metabolism and the Diet-cancer Connection: Rationale for Assessing the Ratio of Urinary Hydroxylated Estrogen Metabolites. Alternative
Medicine Review. J. A. Bralley et al.
Bisphenol A May Cause Testosterone Reduction by Adversely Affecting Both
Testis and Pituitary Systems Similar to Estradiol. Toxicology Letters. Daichi
Nakamura et al.
Developing a Marker of Exposure to Xenoestrogen Mixtures in Human
Serum. Environmental Health Perspectives. A.M. Soto et al.
The Environmental Estrogen Bisphenol A Stimulates Prolactin Release in
Vitro and in Vivo. Endocrinology. R. Steinmetz.
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Got yuck?
Where and when to dispose
of hazardous materials
in Outagamie County
.................................................................
By Christine Miller
azardous household materials are

usually found in our garages and
basements, and we often overlook
our craft rooms, workshops and under the
kitchen sink. These products are usually
labeled with words such as caution,
warning, danger, poison, flammable,
combustible or corrosive.
These hazardous materials can threaten
the quality of our drinking water, increase the
threat of algae bloom and threaten the safety
of sanitation workers. In addition, hazardous
materials left around the house and garage
pose a poison risk to children and pets.
Outagamie County residents, including
all of Appleton and New London, can safely
and properly dispose of their hazardous
household materials free of charge during
our Hazardous Waste Collections.
New convenient location: 3414 N French
Road, Appleton.
2015 collection dates

and times
Twice monthly, May through October,
8 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 6
Saturday, May 9
Wednesday, June 3
Saturday, June 20
Wednesday, July 1
Saturday, July 18
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Saturday, Aug. 15
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Saturday, Sept. 26
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Saturday, Oct. 24
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Please note: containers larger than 5 gallons

and trailer-sized loads will not be accepted.
Materials accepted
Automotive
Gasoline and fuel additives (no on-site
dumping of gasoline)
Automotive fluids
Batteries
Cleaners
Solvents
Drain and oven cleaners
Pool chemicals
Toxic household cleaners
Polishes and aerosols
Garden and lawn care
Herbicides and insecticides
Fungicides and pesticides
Weed killer
Poisons
Miscellaneous
Mercury
Oil and lead paints
Varnish/stain/turpentine
Paint thinners and strippers
Spray paints and adhesives
Wood preservatives
Kerosene
Household batteries
Unacceptable materials
Explosives
Ammunition
Smoke alarms
Medical Waste
Latex paint disposal
Latex paint is made from water and is not
hazardous. If the paint can says to clean

with soap and water, it is latex paint. Individuals can safely and properly dispose of
latex paint on their own:
For small amounts of latex paint:
Remove the can lid and let the paint
dry. Occasionally stir the paint.
For large amounts: Line a box with
a plastic bag and place an absorbent material (such as kitty litter or
sawdust) on the bottom, then pour in
a layer of paint. Repeat as necessary.
Dispose of dried paint and dry empty
paint cans in the trash.
Unable to attend?
Brown County offers free drop off for

Outagamie residents at its Hazardous
Waste Facility, 2561 S. Broadway Drive,
Ashwaubenon: Thursdays: 12 to 6 p.m. and
Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Businesses may also take hazardous
materials to Brown Countys Hazardous
Waste Facility. Call 920-492-4950 or visit
BrownCountyRecycling.org for more
information. Register for an appointment
on-line at RecycleMoreOutagamie.org or
call 920-832-5277.
Christine Miller is the Recycling Coordinator for
Outagamie County, where she oversees the curbside
recycling program, by educating the public through
tours, presentations, creating literature and other
outreach opportunities. Chris also manages the
Countys hazardous waste collections and various
other recycling and disposal programs. She is also
the Board Secretary of the Associated Recyclers of
Wisconsin and the Chair of the Outagamie County
Sustainability Committee. For more information, visit www.RecycleMoreOutagamie.org or call
920-968-5721.
Eliminate pain
with
food
........................................................................
By Kim Neher, MS, Clinical Nutritionist
e have all experienced the uncomfortable pains of

overeating in our lives, but could what you eat really
be the culprit of arthritis, muscle pain, fibromyalgia,
digestive and skin disorders as well? Yes, in fact, it can be to blame.
Scientists are making a strong link between our food choices and
pain. Over 70 percent of our immune cells are in our digestive
system, making direct contact with the food we enjoy every day. If
the immune system is triggered by bacteria in food, flags a food as
an allergen, or has an imbalance of important hormones such as
insulin, it can set off the red alert of inflammation.
Inflammation is a major underlying factor in chronic conditions such as arthritis or poor digestive health, resulting in serious
discomfort and a limited lifestyle. In other instances, inflammation is a periodic byproduct of stress and the proverbial wear and
tear of living. At times we tax our bodies excessively, causing joint
pain and decreased mobility. And yet, there are occasions where
the stressful demands of work and family the unexpected
obstacles that are symptoms of financial and personal hardship,
unhealthy diet and too little sleep manifest themselves through
inflammation.
Persistent, systemic inflammation also increases a persons risk

of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and an assortment of other problems that become more likely as we age. More
disturbing is the rise in the use of prescription drugs many of
which have serious long-term side effects as a response to the
growing threat of inflammation. Bottom line? Inflammation is the
root of all chronic disease. How inflammation becomes visible in
our own health will depend on the person.
There are immediate steps we can all take to reduce inflammation, starting with improved eating habits. Sufficient rest, moderate activity and a strong immune system also complement our
dietary choices so that we can better control inflammation when
it strikes. Diet is critical! Amidst the far-too-numerous types of
processed foods, sugary drinks and oversized meals, we must seize
any chance to embrace the benefits of sound nutrition. When you
eat foods youre sensitive to (especially over and over each day
or week), it causes an inflammatory reaction in your body and
your health declines. And an important fact to note is that healthy
foods such as squash, turkey, beans and apples, for example, may
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healthyEATING
Energy
Balls

By Emily Niesen
his little homemade treat can be customized to satisfy

anyone in the family and are a healthy alternative to packaged cookies and crackers. Have them on hand for the
afternoon slump or a pre-workout snack.
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Chia seeds
Ingredients:
Mix all ingredients together. Roll into bite-size balls (the size you
roll them will determine how many the recipe yields). Store in
fridge.
Try variations: dried fruit, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, chocolate chunks, and gluten-free oats. Have fun and get the family
involved!
2 cups oats
1 cup all natural peanut butter
1 cup ground flaxseed
cup mini chocolate chips
cup honey
Instructions:
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ELIMINATE PAIN WITH FOOD continued from page 47
be your personal poison foods causing the inflammation.

The easiest way to discover your food sensitivities is a food
sensitivity lab test. Its a blood test that challenges the part of your
immune system responsible for food sensitivities against different
foods to determine your immune response. The strength of the
response tells if you have a severe, moderate or mild sensitivity or
none at all. You can choose to test up to 200 different foods, with
results listing all your sensitive foods, the degree of sensitivity and
your safe foods. Its that simple. Imagine how long it would take
to test that many foods on an elimination diet! It is not a matter
of whether a person has food sensitivities. In my experience, how
many and which foods are what the blood test results show. The
solution to pain is choosing to support your immune system with
your next meal. We eat numerous times throughout the day, every
day. Your next bite of food has the power to help, or the power to
heal. Which would you prefer?
Kimberly Neher, MS, is the clinical nutritionist and owner of
Nutritional Healing, LLC. Her passion lies in supporting peoples
health through evidence-based medicine (risks versus benefits of
medications) and healing therapies through nutrition. Kimberly
has her masters of science in human nutrition degree, and experience working with clients regarding weight and fatigue issues, sports nutrition,
food sensitivities and allergies, and general health concerns such as high blood
pressure, high glucose levels, high cholesterol/triglycerides, migraines, thyroid
conditions and gut dysfunction. To learn more, call 920-358-5764 or email frontdesk@nutritionalhealingllc.com.
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Taking fitness
and health to
new
heights
......................................................................
By Eileen Menacher
f someone would have told me that

once I reached my 30s I would be able
to execute a pull up, flip over in the
air, or hold multiple variations of planks,
I probably would have thought they were
crazy. The best part is I can do all of those
things, and I gained the strength (and
courage!) to do them by taking aerial
hammock classes.
About two years ago I saw a picture in
a fitness magazine of a beautiful aerialist hanging upside down by her hips and
leg in an aerial hammock. She looked
strong, flexible and completely relaxed.
This picture captured everything I wanted
for myself so I sought out local aerial
hammock classes.
Honestly, I didnt know what to expect
at my first aerial class. Ive never been
very athletic, but I had been a regular
gym member and lived a healthy lifestyle.
Group fitness classes, cardio equipment
and weight machines kept me fit, but I
always felt like something was lacking.
My first sensation of aerial hammock was
nothing I had ever felt before. The strong
hammock fabric intertwines with your
body to give you a deep tissue massage and
assists you with aerial poses. It had been
quite a long time since I had hung upside
down on the monkey bars so inversions
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were a little scary. Strength and balance

were key components to this aerial practice both of which I wasnt very good at.
At the end of my first class it didnt matter
because I truly had fun! I was in awe with
this physical activity that was beautiful and
empowering.
As I continued to regularly attend aerial
classes, I noticed many positive changes to
my body, including diminishing back pain.
The aerial inversions allowed my spine to
decompress and elongate, while grounded
static stretches with the hammock increased
flexibility. The suspended hammock enabled
me to sink deeper in my movement without
negatively impacting joints, making it safer
and more effective than grounded exercises.
My physique started to become more toned
due to my increasing strength. I felt strong,
free and healthier than any other physical
activity I had tried.
Aerial hammock also provided some
much needed mental benefits. It helped
to relieve stress and over time, helped me

to address some of my fears and anxiety.
Aerial hammock has given me the tools to
help calm my mind when anxious feelings
creep in, and to trust myself and my own
potential. For once I was able to focus on
my body both inside and out.
After experiencing my life positively
change for a year, I decided to become a certified aerial hammock instructor in February
2014 to help others feel the same way about
hammock as I did. Even after practicing for
the past two-plus years, aerial hammock is
never boring to me. Surprise yourself try
something different! Only when you believe
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A
foot up
.............................................
By Joette A. Wheeler
e reference our feet in curious and sometimes humorous

ways. Phrases such as, To set ones foot down, under
foot, foot the bill, off its feet, to put ones foot into it,
enter our conversations often. However, the health of our feet may
not enter our consciousness until something happens. Then we are
forced to think seriously about this important part of our body.
Awareness of the health of our feet can be pivotal as foot problems can serve as a warning signal for arthritis, diabetes and
circulatory or nerve problems. It is in our best interest that we
follow a lifestyle that promotes healthy feet.
In a recent comprehensive Internet article, The National Institute on Aging gives the following ideas on being conscious of your
feet health:
Take a look at your feet often
Use a mirror to look at the bottoms of your feet
Look for cuts, blisters and ingrown toenails
Ask a member of your family for help if you need it
If you have diabetes, be sure to check your feet every day
Remember to put your feet up when you are sitting down
this helps the circulation in your feet, as well as stretching,
walking or having a gentle foot massage
The National Institute on Aging reminds that we should make
sure our shoes fit, we choose a shoe that fits the shape of our feet,
and that we make sure that there is one half inch between our toe
and the end of our shoe. As many of us are aware, one of our feet
can be bigger than the other so we need to make sure to buy shoes
that fit the larger foot. Shoe size can change as we age, so it is wise
to have our feet measured before buying shoes. And the best time
to measure feet is at the end of the day when our feet are largest.
Common foot problems include: fungal infections, corns and
calluses bunions, ingrown toenails, neuromas, hammertoes, spurs
and swollen feet. Diabetes or peripheral artery disease can cause

poor blood flow to the feet. This, in turn, can mean that injuries to
the feet can cause infection.
As we head into spring, good foot care becomes increasingly
important as we want to age comfortably. Lets put our best foot
forward with care and regular health checks. More enlightening
information on foot care can be found on the The National Institute
of Agings AgePage under foot care.
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What
is yoga
nidra?
....................................
By Crystal M. Hill
oga nidra is often referred to as yogic sleep. Think of it

as having the body be asleep, but the brain in an active
state of consciousness. Nidra is different from meditation
in that during meditation, you do not leave the waking state of
consciousness into a state of dreaming. In nidra, you experience
a state of extreme meditation that goes beyond relaxation and
allows you to pass through the dream state into a deep sleep state,
but still remain awake.
Yoga nidra has been practiced for thousands of years by yoga
sages. The purpose of this practice is to instill calmness, reduce
tension and provide extreme relaxation of the nervous system. It
can also assist in bringing clarity and helping find purpose as your
mind processes thoughts while you rest.
What will I do during yoga nidra?
1. Set aside at least 20 minutes for yoga nidra. You may want
to begin with a few yoga asanas or stretches, then relax on

the floor or on a yoga mat in Corpse Pose (lying flat with
arms and legs open from the sides of the body). The key
here is to get comfortable, so use a pillow under your head,
a mask or towel over your eyes, and a bolster under your
knees, if needed.
2. Set an intention. This might be a thought, a dream or
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something you aspire to, or it may be a person you respect

that you want to think about. Even reflecting on a specific
emotion or feeling will work.
3. Conduct a body scan. Take as much time as you need.
Notice each area of your body starting from your head
and working down to your toes and take note of any
sensations.
4. Bring awareness to your breath. How does your breath feel
in your body? Are you breathing shallow or deeply?
5. Welcome any feelings or sensations you are experiencing.
Take some time to process these sensations.
6. Be open to your thoughts. Imagine observing your
thoughts from outside your body. Dont dwell on them or
judge them. Only notice them.
7. Bring awareness to any sensations or realizations you are
experiencing about yourself or your practice.
8. Slowly return your awareness to your surroundings. Dont
rush. Make small, slow movements with your body to
return to a normal state.
Please note that this is only an outline to bring understanding of
the process. It does not include every step and detail of yoga nidra.
If you are ready to try yoga nidra, you can practice it yourself.
There are many online scripts and readings available if you take a
moment to do some searching. Another option is to find a local
yoga studio that leads yoga nidra so you can attend and simply
experience!
Crystal M. Hill is an E-RYT 200-hour certified yoga teacher, nutrition coach and owner of Pura Vida Yoga, LLC. Crystal creates
connection through yoga, healthy living and coaching. Her experience provides a knowledge base to educate others to live la pura
vida and enjoy lifelong health.
Crystal operates her yoga and nutrition coaching business at Pura Vida Yoga
studio, located at 2416 W. Nordale Drive, Appleton, just off of Northland Avenue
and Lynndale Drive. Group and private nutrition coaching are available. For
more information, please visit www.puravidayogallc.com, or contact Crystal at
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References: YogaJournal. www.yogajournal.com.
SwamiJ. www.swamij.com.
Homeopathic
remedies for
springtime
relief
...................................................................
By Rebecca Beringer
pring is here! The trees are budding, the grass is starting to

green up, the birds are singing and it wont be long before
we see the first blooms of daffodils and tulips. For many this
is a time of rejuvenation and return to outdoor activity. Unless
you are one of the unfortunate people who suffer from springtime allergies! These lovely signs of spring often send you back
inside instead of basking in the return of the sunshine. For those
suffering from allergies, spring brings on watery and itchy eyes,
scratchy throat, sneezing, congestion, haziness or even asthma.
Common approaches are to use over the counter and prescription antihistamines or avoidance of the common triggers. No
one wants to avoid spring and over the counter medications can
have side effects. If you havent given homeopathy a try, applying homeopathy for allergies is a great approach! Homeopathy
acts on an energetic level, therefore it has a broad effect, shifting
mental, emotional and physical symptoms in a positive direction.
Homeopathy helps by increasing the individuals strength and
resistance.
Homeopathy can be applied two different ways for allergy
relief. The first is to utilize commonly used homeopathic remedies
for allergies. These can be found at local health food and drug
stores such as The Free Market, Red Radish, Natural Healthy
Concepts and allergy combination remedies can even be found
at Festival Foods and Walgreens! Hylands homeopathic company
even makes special formulas for children. Common historical
homeopathic remedies for allergy use include: apis, natrum muriaticum, allium cepa, euphrasia, sabadilla, nus vomica, pulsatilla
and histamine.
plants and minerals. Homeopathic theory and application can

be summed up with the Latin phrase, similia similibus curentur, which translates to let similar things take care of similar
things. This is where the common homeopathic phrase, let like
cure like comes from. Therefore, the symptoms that can occur
when exposed to a substance and curative in an illness with
similar symptoms. Allium cepa is red onion. It is common when
cutting red onion to experience watery, itchy eyes, sneezing and a
scratchy throat. If one is experiencing these symptoms during an
allergy attack, using the homeopathic preparation of allium cepa
is a good choice. Any products purchased from your local health
food or drug store will have indications and direction for use.
Allergies are so common that we may tend to think they are
just a normal occurrence. In actuality, allergies are an abnormal
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How is this applied?
Homeopathic remedies are made in FDA-regulated pharmacies

according to strict guidelines for purity. They are all natural
because they are made from single substances in nature such as
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Think
before
you
burn
.............................................
By Jennifer Semrau
ccording to the Wisconsin Department of Natural

Resources (WDNR), spring is the worst time of year for
wildfires. While local ordinances and state regulations
govern outdoor burning, open burning, burn barrels and fire
pits are common throughout northeast Wisconsin. Although the
WDNR strongly discourages individual property owners from
outdoor burning, should you engage in outdoor burning, be sure
to follow these rules and tips.
Only dry, clean and untreated paper and wood products which
are not recyclable are legal to be burned in Wisconsin. As nearly all
paper and cardboard is recyclable in northeast Wisconsin, there
are few instances when burning paper and cardboard is acceptable. Clean, dry and untreated wood, brush, leaves, needles and
grass are allowable to be burned. However, the WDNR encourages alternatives such as composting or leaving vegetative debris
on the ground to burning this organic material.
Many materials are prohibited from being burned in Wisconsin.
These include: garbage, plastics, electronics, shingles, asphalt, foam,
furniture, carpet, wire, metal, aluminum, vinyl products, rubber
products (including tires), oil-based products and painted or
treated wood. Burning prohibited materials can emit dioxins, acid
vapors, carcinogenic tars and heavy metals (such as lead, cadmium
and chromium), as well as unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide.
Depending upon the county in which you reside (or burn
in, if you engage in open burning when visiting up north, for
instance), a state burning permit may or may not be required.
Certain counties require a state burning permit all year, others
only from Jan. 1 to May 31 and for some counties the WDNR
does not regulate burning permits. However, residents must also
comply with local ordinances, which may be more restrictive than
state law. If you are uncertain about the regulations governing
your community, start with your local municipal office or go to
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dnr.wi.gov and search fire.

Campfires, used for cooking or warming purposes, do not
require a state burning permit and are allowable anytime except
during Emergency Burning Restrictions. Nevertheless, local ordinances can still prohibit all outdoor burning, including campfires
or outdoor fireplaces.
Once you obtain any necessary burning permits, adhere to the
restrictions on the permit. Keep an area free of flammable material ten feet around the burn pile, barrel or pit. Always have water
and firefighting tools on hand when you burn, and never burn
when it is windy. In addition, never leave your fire unattended and
make sure it is cold before you leave.
According to the WDNR, if your fire escapes and starts a wildfire, you may be held liable for all suppression costs. Further, any
person whose property is injured or destroyed by your fire, may
also recover the value of timber or damages suffered in a civil
action lawsuit.
As of March 30, Wisconsin has experienced 145 wildfires which
have consumed over 300 acres. Managing yard and waste materials via composting, recycling or even landfilling are all preferred
methods to open burning. If you choose to engage in outdoor
burning, be sure to follow all rules and regulations and be safe to
protect Wisconsins environment!
Jennifer Semrau is the recycling specialist for Winnebago County Solid Waste in
Oshkosh, overseeing the countys recycling, hazardous material, container rental
and sales/marketing programs. She is also the former president of the Associated
Recyclers of Wisconsin and recipient of the 2013 Christy Dixon Recycler of the
Year award. For more information, visit www.WinnebagoCountySolidWaste.
com, call 920-232-1850 or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
WinnebagoCountySolidWaste.
References: Forest Fire Prevention. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ForestFire/.
Burn Barrel Information. http://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/pubs/fr/FR0357.pdf.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES continued from page 53
response of the immune system. Mayo Clinic describes: When you

have allergies, your immune system makes antibodies that identify a particular allergen as harmful, even though it isnt. In the
realm of homeopathy, the homeopath views allergies as a pattern
of stuck energy and the allergic symptoms as the bodys attempt to
regain balance. The application of homeopathic remedies helps to
stimulate the bodys own vitality to produce a healing result. Therefore, a second application of homeopathy for allergies is to consult
a professional homeopath. Through a consultation, a professional
homeopath will take a complete inventory of your symptoms and
help provide guidance as to which homeopathic remedies could
be useful for your concern. The homeopathic process addresses
the root cause of allergies; and applying appropriate homeopathic
remedies in that manner can bring about long-term healing from
suffering. Homeopathy acts on an energetic level, therefore it has
a broad effect, shifting mental, emotional and physical symptoms
in a positive direction. Homeopathy helps by increasing the individuals strength and resistance.
Rebecca Beringer is a classical homeopath with over five years of
experience working with men, women and children of all ages.
Her practice serves clients all over northeast Wisconsin and the
broader U.S. Her practice is based in Appleton, inside Alternatives
Holistic Health and Wellness Center. She is a graduate of the highly
respected Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She can be reached at healingwayhomeopathy@gmail.com or 920-740-5048. For
more info, visit http://healingwayhomeopathy.com.
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Introversion
versus
extroversion
Appreciating your
unique style
.............................................................
By Lisa Klarner
ave you ever met a person who

thrives on being around people
and never seems happy unless she
or he is socializing? A person who receives
energy from people is considered an extrovert. An extrovert will thoroughly enjoy
attending a party and will leave filled with
a mixture of energy (from socializing) and
sadness (because the party is over).
An introvert, on the other hand, gains

energy from being reflective. She or he
will attend social functions, but will leave
exhausted and ready for some alone time.
Introverts lean away from large group
functions and prefer a small gathering or
to curl up behind a book at home. Many
times introverts are perceived as shy, but
this may or may not be the case. A person
who is shy is afraid of people while an

introvert simply doesnt want to be around
large groups of people too much.
Introverts are very self-aware and pay attention to internal feelings and thoughts. Extroverts pay more attention to what is happening
outside of their body and mind. They enjoy
being the center of attention and are more
talkative than their introvert counterpart.
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Introverts need alone time and

extroverts need people. Pay attention
to what helps you to feel energized.
Its important to see the value in our
different personalities. Appreciate the life
of the party because those of us who are
quieter can relax, sit back and observe as
the extrovert navigates the crowd with
enthusiasm.
When we look at introversion and extroversion in relation to kids, parents may have
a child who can play for hours alone and
be completely content and happy. While
another child may have a continuous need
for interaction with a sibling or a friend.
The difficulty for parents is often a difference in personality styles. For example, if a
parent is extroverted, she may expect her
child to also thrive on having a busy social
calendar. Or, the parent of an introverted
child may think that their child is shy
writers publishing books and articles on

the power of introversion.
The best approach is to understand
and appreciate your unique style and the
differing style of your friends and family.
Introverts need alone time and extroverts
need people. Pay attention to what helps
you to feel energized. Observe family and
friends to understand and support their
needs. Our diverse personalities make our
world an interesting place!
and try to fix him. But remember a person

who is shy is fearful of being around
people, so recognize if the child is afraid or
if he is just more interested in being alone.
If this is the case, which it could very well
be, the best thing a parent can do is appreciate their childs uniqueness.
Coming back to you and your personality, the biggest first step is recognizing how
you receive your energy and then making
sure you take the time to recharge. There
is value in both personalities. Society often
puts more attention on extroverts because
they are more vocal and involved in the
social scene. It does seem like society
prefers that people act more extroverted,
but the scales are starting to balance out
a bit. Especially with all the introverted
Lisa Klarner is a speaker, consultant

and the author of Releasing the Secret
Pain: Moving Beyond Social Anxiety
Disorder. She is an expert in social
anxiety disorder because shes been there
she struggled with social anxiety for many years. Lisa
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References: Psychology. About.com. http://
p s ychol o g y. ab out . c om / o d / t r ait - t he or i e s personality/f/introversion.htm.
Being True to Yourself. https://www.releasingsocialanxiety.com/being-true-to-yourself/.
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averageJANE
Jane keeps her

home spring
clean
year-round
..................................................................................
hh, spring. Theres just something

about those first few warm days
of the year that make me itch to
throw open the windows, organize my j
unk drawer, hang clothes out on the line
and scrub every surface in my house.
Yet despite the hours I spend each year
making sure every room is spick-andspan, there is always one spot I never can
get quite clean: The carpet.
I have vacuumed. I rented a carpet
cleaner. I got down on my hands and knees
and scrubbed! Still, I could tell it didnt

get the job done. My allergies were worse
indoors, spots on the carpet returned after
Id scrubbed them out it was maddening!
Thankfully, before I lost my sanity
completely, I took a friends advice and
called Chem-Dry.
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My first introduction to Chem-Dry was

meeting Randall Glaze, owner of the
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me at ease right away. I could tell from his
passion for his job, friendly nature and
utmost professionalism that he cared just
as much as I do about the look and feel of
not only my carpet, but my entire home.
Prior to his visit, we discussed the
problems Id been having the allergies,
the stubborn spots and stains, and the
general unclean feeling my carpet gave me.
Randall tailored his approach to cleaning
based on our conversation. He explained
that Chem-Drys cleaning process removes
98.1 percent of common household allergens, like cat and dog dander and dust
mite allergens.* Plus, when we add ChemDrys sanitizer to the cleaning process, that
removes an average of 89 percent of the
bacteria in the air and 82.3 percent of the
bacteria from carpets.
Then Randall addressed my carpets stains.
He explained that the cleaning methods Id
used before essentially set me up for failure.
While my unique spot-cleaning blend of
vinegar, hot water and dish soap might
remove dirt for a little while, the soap residue
left behind collected dirt, which is why those
spots always seemed to reappear.
Randall explained that those stains would
come out with Chem-Dry cleaning (and they
did!). He also introduced me to Chem-Drys
Professional Strength Spot Remover to hold
me over between cleanings. This cleaner
safely removes soil and stains without leaving
behind any soapy or foamy residue.
Fast and environmentally friendly
Ive used carpet cleaning services in the past but they always
seemed like such a hassle. Not only would we have to move all our
furniture, our carpets stayed wet for days. Thats simply not the
case with Chem-Dry.
Thanks to their unique equipment as well as cleaning process and
products, no water reaches the carpet pad (where it can lead to mold
and mildew). Plus they use only a fraction of the water a typical steam
cleaning service would use. Our carpet was dry to the touch within
two hours and it was great knowing I wasnt wasting a ton of water.
So how does it work? Carbonation! Chem-Drys cleaning solution is heated to 200 degrees and applied with a special buffing
vacuum. The carbonated solutions bursting bubbles bring dirt
and other nasty things up to the top of the carpet, where theyre
suctioned up and away.
Chem-Dry uses a unique product called The Natural, which is
made up of natural, nontoxic, safe ingredients like plant extracts.
Its green-certified and great for kids and people with allergies or
asthma. It is great to know that I can crawl around on the carpet
with my baby niece and not have to worry about any harsh chemicals affecting either of us.
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To say I was impressed with Randall and Chem-Dry is an understatement. Im absolutely thrilled with my carpet and the experience I had. Im no longer sneezing through the night, and the
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Not only have I recommended Chem-Dry to my friends and
family, I will be scheduling my next cleaning with Chem-Dry
right away. In addition to cleaning and protecting carpets, ChemDry also offers upholstery, rug, tile, grout and stone cleaning, as
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stain cleaning and leather care.
An extra incentive that makes trusting in Chem-Dry even
better? When I refer a friend to them, I and that friend both earn
$20 toward a cleaning.
So if youre looking for an environmentally friendly clean for
your home in spring or any other season, contact Chem-Dry
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Calumet and Winnebago Counties
Appleton: 920-739-5757
Oshkosh: 920-426-5757
cdofappleton@yahoo.com
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ust walk through the front doors at

Lake Park Swim & Fitness, and youll
feel and see the difference. This is not
your ordinary health club, gym or fitness
center. Youll be greeted like an old friend,
and be inspired and motivated to focus on
you while youre working out. We believe
so strongly in what Lake Park Swim &
Fitness has to offer that you may join on
a month-to-month membership or on a
membership contract.
We welcome individuals, couples, families and senior citizens anyone who is
serious about making healthy lifestyle
changes and would like encouragement,
guidance and support along the way! We
are committed to providing our members
with the highest level of member service
in an inviting and motivating health club
environment. Lake Park Swim & Fitness
has combined state-of-the-art amenities
and a phenomenal staff within a luxurious
24,000 sq. ft. facility to provide a resultsdriven, member-focused and rewarding
fitness experience for members and staff
alike. We believe that the service, environment, programs and friendships gained at
Lake Park Swim & Fitness will keep everyone committed to their workout routines
and coming back to the Fox Valleys most
refreshing health club.
Join today and experience the difference:
Friendly and knowledgeable staff that
knows you by name, and cares about
you and your goals
A clean, organized and well-maintained facility
Over 70 group exercise classes weekly
featuring Les Mills as well as:
Zumba, CardioKick, cycle, yoga, aqua,
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TRX, Tabata and more all included!

Creative and certified group exercise
instructors to keep you motivated
State-of-the-art cardiovascular training
center
Personal TV screens on each piece of
cardio equipment for your viewing
pleasure
Extensive variety of strength training equipment, including Cybex,
HammerStrength, Free Motion and
LifeFitness
Experienced and professional certified
personal training staff, with member/
nonmember personal training offered
Complimentary equipment orientation
to help you get started on the weights
and cardio
Soothing eucalyptus steam rooms in
mens and womens locker rooms
Complimentary towels and amenities
Executive-style locker rooms
Radiant floor heating in the invigorating pool area
Whirlpool area surrounded by a
sunlight oasis
Private/family locker rooms
Smoothies, protein drinks, and complimentary Wi-Fi and coffee in our caf
Certified massage therapists to help
calm both body and mind
Stand-up tanning bed with per-minute

or unlimited options available
Secure playcare for your children to
enjoy while you work out
The story behind Lake Park Swim &
Fitness is inspiring. After 15 years of
working together and being friends, Felicia
Christianson, Megan Collins and Jane
Dias decided the next logical step in their
careers was to own and operate a health
club. When the opportunity to acquire a
former health club arose, the three women
began brainstorming and formulating
a plan to fill the Fox Valleys need for an
owner-operated, state-of-the-art, resortfeel, member-focused health club that
fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Lake Park Swim & Fitness is conveniently located at 730 Lake Park Road,
Menasha (north of Lake Winnebago), to
service the following communities: Appleton, Neenah, Kimberly, Darboy, Sherwood,
Kaukauna and Hilbert. For information,
call 920-882-8900, or visit us at http://
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Lake Park Swim & Fitness

730 Lake Park Road, Menasha
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By Grandma Rose
f you want to lose weight and get your blood sugar under
control, an eating plan that is very low in carbohydrates will
do the trick. The lower the carbohydrate content of the food
you eat each day, the lower your blood sugar will be and the more
quickly you will lose weight.
This is the list of carbohydrate foods in descending order.
Number one will have the highest carbohydrate effect and it goes
down from there.
1. Sugar of all forms, including honey and maple syrup and
anything made with sugar
2. Flour and anything made with flour
3. Starchy foods, including potatoes and rice
4. Bananas, pineapple, watermelon, grapes
5. Other melons
6. Apples, pears and peaches, oranges, grapefruit (fruit juice
is like sugar)
7. Dry beans of all kinds
8. Yogurt and milk the lower the fat content, the higher
the carbohydrate count.
9. Vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, spinach, kale,
lettuce and berries
10. Protein, meat, eggs and cheese
Fat and fiber have no carbohydrates and do not affect blood sugar.
Eating fat and fiber with carbohydrates will slow the digestion
of the carbohydrates and lessen their effect on blood sugar and
weight.
To get blood sugar under control and lose weight, simply turn
the above list upside down. Eat Nos. 10, 9, 8, 7 and 6, and have a
little from Nos. 5 and 4. You will be well-nourished and feel great
as your blood sugar will go down your weight too!
You dont need to eat any foods from Nos. 3, 2 or 1 to be wellnourished. Buy large containers of plain yogurt and sweeten with
Splenda or Stevia. Add your own fruit. Small containers of yogurt
have added sugar. Use fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. Do
not juice vegetables as fiber is removed and the juice is higher in
carbohydrates. Processed foods contain added sugar and starches.
With these simple rules you should not be hungry, have to count
carbs or calories to lower blood sugar and weight.
Adding Hi-Maize 260 to the foods you eat will help make you
feel full, burn fat, lower cholesterol and help keep blood sugar
under control.
Grandma Rose can help you if you attend her free classes the first
and third Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. Classes are free and
registration is not necessary. No purchase is necessary. Classes are
held at the Natural Expressions shop at 825 E. Broadway Drive,
Appleton. Shop is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, call 920-954-9727. The shop is open by appointment.
Natural Expressions
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At our Appleton store, 825 E. Broadway Drive
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For more information call 920-954-9727
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herbBLURB
Goldenseal
Hydrastis canadensis

oldenseal, also called yellow root,

is a plant that grows wild in parts of
the United States but has become
endangered by overharvesting. With natural
supplies dwindling, goldenseal is now
grown commercially across the United
States, especially in the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
Historically, Native Americans have used
goldenseal for various health conditions such as skin
diseases, ulcers and gonorrhea. Currently, folk or traditional uses
of goldenseal include colds and other respiratory tract infections,
infectious diarrhea, eye infections, vaginitis (inflammation or
infection of the vagina), and occasionally, cancer. It is also applied
to wounds and canker sores and is used as a mouthwash for sore
gums, mouth and throat.
The underground stems or roots of goldenseal are dried and
used to make teas, liquid extracts and solid extracts that may be
made into tablets and capsules. Goldenseal is often combined
with echinacea in preparations that are intended to be used for
colds.
What the science says
Few studies have been published on goldenseals safety and effectiveness, and there is little scientific evidence to support using it
for any health problem.
Clinical studies on a compound found in goldenseal, berberine,
suggest that the compound may be beneficial for certain infections
such as those that cause some types of diarrhea, as well as some
eye infections. However, goldenseal preparations contain only a
small amount of berberine, so it is difficult to extend the evidence
about the effectiveness of berberine to goldenseal.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
(NCCIH) is funding research on goldenseal, including studies
of antibacterial mechanisms and potential cholesterol-lowering
effects. NCCIH is also funding development of research-grade
goldenseal, to facilitate clinical studies.
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Side effects and cautions
Goldenseal is considered safe for short-term

use in adults at recommended dosages. Rare
side effects may include nausea and vomiting.
There is little information about the safety of high dosages or the
long-term use of goldenseal.
Goldenseal may cause changes in the way the body processes
drugs, and could potentially alter the effects of many drugs.
Other herbs containing berberine, including Chinese goldthread (Coptis trifolia) and Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium),
are sometimes substituted for goldenseal. These herbs may
have different effects, side effects and drug interactions than
goldenseal.
Note: Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid
using goldenseal. Berberine, a chemical in goldenseal, can cause
or worsen jaundice in newborns and could lead to a life-threatening problem called kernicterus.
Goldenseal should not be given to infants and young children.
Tell all your health care providers about any complementary
health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do
to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe
care. For tips about talking with your health care providers about
complementary health approaches, see NCCIHs Time to Talk
campaign.
Source: Goldenseal. National Center for Complementary and Integrative
Health. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/goldenseal.
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Friday, May 1 9:30-noon
End Hormone Havoc Stay Sane,

Slim and Sexy
Join hormone expert Randi Mann, NP, at this educational and entertaining seminar held at Wise
Woman Wellness, 1480 Swan Road, De Pere.
Women only! Join us for a fun, informative look
at how hormone changes affect us as we age. This
seminar is designed to help women make informed
choices about bioidentical hormone therapy, PMS,
perimenopause, menopause and sexual health
treatments to feel happy, energetic and sensual
no matter how old you are! Cost: $25 each or $20
each with a friend. To register, call 920-339-5252.
Saturday, May 2 4-8 p.m.
Lets Catch a Big One and Make Bruce

a Happy Camper: A Celebration of
Support
Last year, Little Chute resident Bruce Hietpas suffered a severe head injury after his motorcycle collided with a deer. After spending several days in
intensive care, Bruce underwent intensive therapy
and saw many doctors and specialists on his road
to recovery.
Please consider helping Bruce and his wife Janet
through a Community Benefit Tree Celebration of
Support at Tanners Grill and Bar in Kimberly. Money
raised will help pay remaining medical bills and living
expenses.
If you are unable to attend Bruces celebration, you can
make a tax-deductible donation through Community
Benefit Tree online at http://bit.ly/1Cmu9xV. For more
information, call the organization at 920-422-1919.
Saturday, May 9 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Homeopathy at Home
Homeopathy at Home Workshop Series offered

through Healing Way Homeopathy. Full series will
focus on 25 readily available homeopathic remedies for use in the home. Each workshop will
focus on 2-4 remedies. Workshop participants
will gain knowledge and confidence in remedies
and how they can be applied. Join for one workshop or more. Workshops continue every second
Saturday of each month. Location: Lawe Street
Wellness: 1620 S. Lawe Street, Appleton. Cost:
$30/each or 4/$100. Pre-registration required.
For more information and registration, visit www.
healingwayhomeopathy/upcoming-classes.html.
Monday and Tuesday, May 11 and 12
In-Office Listening Demonstrations

Visit About Better Care Audiology for in-office
listening demonstrations. Call the office at 920915-9077 or email hearing@abcaudiology.com to
save your spot!
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Monday, May 11 6-7:30 p.m.

Monday, May 18 6-7:30 p.m.
Is an Estrogen Detox for You? A

Functional Medicine Approach,
presented by Dr. Scott Vander Wielen, DC
So many toxins we come in contact with are really
an environmental estrogen. Fortunately, there is
a way to metabolize these estrogens out safely.
Learn how an estrogen detox can benefit you!
Cost: Free. Location: Vander Wielen Health
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Drive, Menasha. Please call Christine or Heather
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Monday, Nov. 9 through Saturday, Nov. 14
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Cost: $900 (does not include airfare). The yoga
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Two meals per day (local organic or raw food) for
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Advanced Movement Studio..........................................21
Aerial Dance Pole Exercise..............................................22
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Backyard Organics.........................................................29
Better Body Fitness.........................................................23
Big Impact Fitness..........................................................69
CCM Counseling...........................................................41
Cedar Harbor.................................................................33
Chem-Dry of Appleton & Oshkosh.................................58
Community Benefit Tree.................................................43
Compost Joes................................................................26
Coyle Care Management and Consulting.......................27
Create Hair Loft/The Spa Loft.........................................45
Crystal Pathway.............................................................25
Custom Health Pharmacy...............................................17
Epiphany Law..................................................................7
Family Nutrition Center..................................................25
Gather Americana Restaurant........................................29
Great Harvest Bread Company.......................................12
Green Bay Intergrative Health........................................55
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Healing Way Homeopathy.............................................53
Heavenly Foot Care........................................................51
Holistic Counseling Service.............................................27
HRAC, LLC.....................................................................24
Kaldas Center................................................................17
Ki to Health Therapeutic Bodywork................................34
Lake Park Swim & Fitness.................................................2
LearningRx.....................................................................38
Massage Envy Spa..........................................................35
Massart Chiropractic......................................................15
Muncheez Pizzeria.........................................................21
Natural Expressions Bakery.............................................61

New Possibilities Integration...........................................31
Niemuths Southside Market..........................................33
Northwoods Casket Company.......................................49
Nussbaum Chiropractic..................................................29
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Orthopedic & Spine Therapy..........................................40
Outagamie County Recycling ........................................47
Peace & Wellness Center................................................32
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COMMUNITY
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ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE

COUNSELING
HRAC, LLC
1478 Kenwood Drive, Suite D1, Menasha
920-722-0311 HRACLLC1@yahoo.com
www. aodaclinichrac.com
HRAC
Human Resource Assistance Center (HRAC),

Fox Valleys Substance Abuse Clinic LLC offers professional,
quality and cost-effective substance abuse treatment services in a warm, hometown atmosphere
with caring counselors. We provide AODA assessments, drug and alcohol addiction treatment in individual and group environments, dual diagnosis,
OWI driver safety plans, and more, all in a comfortable and private environment. Clinic hours are 8
a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
BRAIN TRAINING
LearningRx
N474 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, Appleton
920-882-2006
www.learningrx.com/appleton
At LearningRx, we treat
learning challenges such
as ADD/ADHD, reading struggles and learning disabilities. Brain training goes far beyond traditional
tutoring by effectively addressing the cause behind
learning and reading struggles. We focus on changing a students underlying ability to learn and read.
We train and strengthen cognitive skills with scientifically based and clinically proven one-on-one personalized training. You and your child are no longer
limited to treating symptoms. Contact us to transform learning and reading struggles into success.
BODYWORK
Ki to Health Therapeutic Bodywork, LLC
Courtney Cowie, MA, LMBT
200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah
920-460-0229
www.kitohealthbodywork.com
Courtney offers therapeutic
massage and bodywork that
integrates traditional Chinese medical massage techniques (tui na), acupressure and deep tissue therapy. Courtney is also trained in the traditional
Chinese medicine modalities of gua sha, cupping
and moxibustion. She treats the following conditions: neck, back and hip pain; sciatica; leg cramps;
jaw tension; carpal tunnel syndrome; elbow and
knee pain; headaches; fibromyalgia; arthritis; de64
pression; anxiety; insomnia; sinusitis; diarrhea and

constipation; PMS and menstrual cramping;
breached fetus.
CHIROPRACTIC
Massart Chiropractic
1315 W. Mason St., Green Bay
920-884-6100
www.massartchiropractic.com
As Green Bay chiropractors, the Massart Chiropractic team takes pride
in offering the most complete chiropractic resource in our area. In fact, our willingness to volunteer information and explain every chiropractic
procedure in advance, is often mentioned by our
delighted patients. Why? Those who know what
chiropractic is and what chiropractic isnt, seem
to get the best results in the shortest amount of
time. Were looking to help Green Bay-area residents who value their health and want a chiropractor who offers peace of mind. Ready to get
started? Call our Green Bay office today to schedule an appointment.
Nussbaum Chiropractic
873 N. Casaloma Drive, Appleton
920-734-2400
office@nussbaumchiropractic.com
NussbaumChiropractic.com
Nussbaum Chiropractic offers chiropractic care for the whole family! In
addition to caring for your children
and familys active lifestyle, Nussbaum
Chiropractic also provides nutritional counseling,
functional medicine, exercise rehab and DOT
physicals.
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CLEANING
Chem-Dry of Appleton & Oshkosh, Inc.
1313 Racine Road, Menasha
920-739-5757
For 30 years, Chem-Dry has
been at the forefront of the
carpet, upholstery and tile
cleaning industry with innovative equipment and powerful cleaning solutions.
Prolong the life of your carpets and upholstery
with routine cleaning. Chem-Dry delivers top-quality service at an excellent value. Chem-Dry uses no
soaps, detergents or other harsh chemicals. For a
deep clean thats also green!
Support our local

businesses in the
healthy living industry!
Valley Clean, LLC

Carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning
920-606-9489
Were more than just a carpet
cleaning company. Yes, we clean
carpets. Our job is to give your
carpets a clean, bright, like-new
appearance and provide outstanding service and
value. But were also moms and dads, pet owners
and homeowners. We live in a community and care
about the environment we share. You care about
the safety of your family, your children and your
pets. So do we. You care about the environment. So
do we. Thats why we urge you to consider our
Green Clean Package for your next carpet cleaning
service. To find out more about our green cleaning
and what it means for your family, give us a call.
DENTAL
Twohig Dental
William J. Twohig, DDS
417 E. Ann St., Weyauwega
920-867-3101
www.drtwohig.com
Twohig Dental wants you to experience a natural
and holistic approach to dentistry. Our practice is a
mercury-free, health-centered office. We believe in
treating patients as individuals. We are dedicated
to advanced education in traditional and nontraditional dentistry. We invite you to schedule a
consultation with us.
DERMATOLOGY
The NEW Dermatology Group
Dr. Kevan Lewis, MD, FAAD
Offices in Green Bay and Appleton
920-965-0345
www.newdermgroup.com
The NEW Dermatology
Group specializes in providing dermatology care
tailored to each individual.
We utilize technology to advance the practice of
dermatology and integrate the most advanced research and innovation in the field. Dr. Lewis is the
only dermatologist in Wisconsin with triple ACGME training in dermatology, dermatopathology
and Mohs micrographic surgery. As a result, we
provide an exceptional level of care for patients
with a broad spectrum of skin conditions.
EDUCATION
The Cooperative School
900 N. Mason St., Appleton
920-202-3325
www.CooperativeSchool.org
The Cooperative School is
a community of children,
teachers and parents who
prize learning as a lifelong process, helping children reach their full potential as unique, confident
and resourceful learners. Core competencies in
math, science, reading, writing and social studies
are complemented with instruction in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish languages.
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Massage Envy Spa
3201 E. Calumet St., Appleton 920-731-5300
1241 Lombardi Access Road, Green Bay
920-405-9200 www.massageenvy.com
Massage therapist positions
available at Massage Envy
Spa in Green Bay and Appleton. Massage Envy:
more of a culture than a company. Like you, were
out to make a positive difference in peoples lives.
Maybe thats why Massage Envy has its own
unique culture. Youll find a friendly, giving and
supportive environment. We offer:
Orientation and follow-up in-house training
Schedules that fit your life
A great living doing what you love
Various therapeutic massage services
Advancement in a fast-growing company
Well-stocked treatment rooms with state-ofthe-art equipment
Qualifications:
Minimum 500 hours of massage therapy
education
Must adhere to local and state massage therapy licensing laws and regulations
Must pass a background check
We encourage all massage therapists to be members of a national professional association. For
more information about a career at Massage Envy,
visit MassageEnvyCareers.com, and submit a resume and cover letter to a location near you.
FOOT CARE
Heavenly Foot Care, LLC
Suzie Bellavance
W2820 Brookhaven Drive, Appleton
920-423-3019
Suzie is a foot care
hygienist specializing
in the prevention of
ingrown
toenails,
corn and callus removal, fungus treatment, nail thinning and trimming, paraffin baths and more! Services are offered in the privacy of her home office.
Suzie is passionate about working with the elderly
and others who want to make foot care part of a
healthier lifestyle. Gift certificates are available.
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION
HEALTH & FITNESS
Vander Wielen Health & Wellness

Diagnostic Center
1486 Kenwood Drive, Menasha
920-722-2100
www.HealthyMeToday.com
Better Body Fitness

3001 Ramada Way, Suite C, Green Bay
920-339-6195
bbfbootcamps@gmail.com
www.betterbodyfitnessbootcamps.com
At Vander Wielen Health & Wellness

Diagnostic Center, we are committed
to helping YOU feel better, function
better and live better! To best serve his
patients, Dr. Vander Wielen offers
spine and extremity care, nutritional counseling,
functional medicine, advanced diagnostic testing
and in-office lab tests.
Better Body Fitness inspires people

to make changes in their lives to become the absolute healthiest version of themselves. We want to
show you that anything is possible. If you want to
increase your health to a level youve only dreamed
of let us help you achieve that dream. Our bootcamp instructors will motivate, educate and coach
you along your journey to health and fitness. Get
started today with a one-week free trial by visiting
our website.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Northwoods Casket Company
109 N. Lincoln Ave., Beaver Dam
www.NorthwoodsCasket.com
The Northwoods Casket
Company plants 100
trees for every casket
they build. Founders Jonas and Julie Zahn are committed to plant 10 million trees in their lifetimes. All
Northwoods caskets are handcrafted in Wisconsin
from locally grown and sustainably harvested
woods. Caskets are finished with environmentally
safe milk paints and natural oil finishes. The company delivers caskets to every funeral home in Wisconsin. Their casket and furniture gallery is located
at 109 N. Lincoln Ave. in Beaver Dam and displays
a wide range of burial and cremation caskets and
urns as well as art, furniture, eco-friendly milk
paints, and natural oil finishes for sale. Wisconsin
families can rest assured that, when the time
comes, a handcrafted casket provided by Northwoods Casket Co. will help in their mission to create skilled jobs in Wisconsin, bring craft back to
casket-building, enhance personalization in funeral
service, and of course, leave a natural legacy by
planting lots and lots of trees.
GOURMET RETAIL/GIFT
Cedar Harbor
611 N. Morrison St., Appleton
920-740-4669
Heaven on Earth! Appletons
newest retail treasure. Off the
beaten path, tucked into a residential neighborhood near
downtown. Featuring handmade gifts by local artists
as well as reclaimed and repurposed home dcor.
Stop in and discover treasures to keep or gift. Visit us
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5
p.m., and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
COMMUNITY
partners
Big Impact Fitness

W2721 Brookhaven Drive, Kimberly
920-574-5872
info@bigimpactfitness.com
www.bigimpactfitness.com
We want nothing
more than to see every
client achieve their
goals. We find it extremely gratifying to watch
young athletes, as well as our personal training
clients, achieve success. Through dedication, hard
work and perseverance, our staff is committed to
every individual who trains in any of our programs. Through our thorough understanding of
performance training, health and fitness, we design programs that will decrease the risk of injury,
provide a wide variety of exercises and suit the
needs of each individual client.
Lake Park Swim & Fitness, LLC
730 Lake Park Road, Menasha
920-882-8900
www.lakeparkfitness.com
See our ad on page 2.
Lake Park Swim & Fitness is the Fox Valleys
newest and most refreshing health club. Locally owned and operated,
we have combined the latest in equipment, classes, club amenities and more to give our members
an unparalleled experience. Customer service and
building a sense of community is our main focus
be a part of the LPSF family and experience the
difference!
Find out more information on

advertising your business in the
Natures Pathways
Community Partners Directory.
Contact: 920-209-6900
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YMCA of the Fox Cities

For a location near you, see our ad in this magazine or visit www.ymcafoxcities.org.
Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. Its about
maintaining a balanced spirit, mind
and body. The Y is a place where you
can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning
programs, or bringing your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities. At the Y, its not about the activity you choose
as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.
HEALTH FOOD STORE

Waseda Farms Market
330 Reid St., De Pere
920-632-7271
www.wasedafarms.com
Waseda Farms Market is your
local and organic grocery store
in Northeast Wisconsin. We
will always support local farms
and producers whenever possible because we are
both of those. Our market offers fresh and frozen
meat raised on our farm, fresh and local produce,
dairy and specialty cheese, natural and organic groceries, ready-to-eat products including a deli, and
so much more.
HEARING
About Better Care Audiology
Stephanie Long, Doctor of Audiology
2013 Audiologist of the Year
W3124 Van Roy Road, Appleton
920-915-9077 info@abcaudiology.com
www.abcaudiology.com
Making regular
visits to a hearing
specialist is one of the most important things you
can do to ensure your overall health and happiness.
Dr. Stephanie Long has helped people with hearing
and hearing loss issues for more than 19 years. She
enjoys getting to know her patients and building
long-lasting relationships with them. She will get to
know you and your listening needs to determine a
customized solution that works best for you and
your lifestyle. Call today to set up a time to meet
with her for a complimentary hearing screening
and 30-day risk-free trial of the latest digital hearing solutions.
HEATING & COOLING/GEOTHERMAL

Vans Refrigeration & Services
W1081 Pearl St., Oneida
920-869-2196
www.vansrefrigeration.com
Vans Refrigeration & Services offers
your family or business the best
products and services combined with
a level of customer service that will
exceed your expectations. With more than 30
years of geothermal experience, quality WaterFurnace brand geothermal heating and cooling
products are just where we begin. The technicians
at Vans Refrigeration & Services are trained and
equipped to handle geothermal heating services,
refrigeration repair and installation and many other residential and commercial services.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE
Peace & Wellness Center
681 Baeten Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin
920-819-3774
www.patriciampoole.com
Trish Poole has provided hypnosis and energy healing through both private sessions and classes since
1997 in the greater Green Bay Area. She recognizes that everyone makes positive changes and
heals differently, and the most effective treatment
in most cases is a unique custom blend service
that addresses precisely what a client really needs.
Trish provides a powerful kind of mind-body-spirit
medicine via a combination of hypnosis, Reiki,
Reconnective Healing, QHHT and EFT. Clients can
see her for private confidential appointments in
person, by Skype or by phone. Trish also offers
classes at her office and other locations.
Holistic Counseling Service
Dr. Howard J Lubin, B.S. D.D.S.
1505 Woodmont Way, Green Bay
920-430-0592 hjldds@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/holistic.cswww.holisticcounseling.com
An online-based, drug-free treatment
program for chronic health problems,
we treat chronic pain, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, GERD, high
blood pressure, weight loss, allergies,
stress/anxiety, metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes),
anti-aging and cancer support. All treatment is
from the privacy and convenience of your home
and is very affordable.
porting our clients for over three decades. We offer

you the opportunity to discover your own path of
healing and wholeness to transform yourself, your
life and your relationships. We invite you to partner
with us on your journey of exploration and healing.
We are thrilled to have as a part of our staff, reiki,
reflexology and massage practitioners who can
provide you the opportunity to nurture all of who
you are. Call or make an appointment on our website. We accept most insurance plans.
HOMEOPATHY
Healing Way Homeopathy
Rebecca Beringer, Classical Homeopath and Owner
Located inside Alternatives Holistic Health and
Wellness Center, 612 E. Longview Drive, Appleton
920-740-5048
www.healingwayhomeopathy.com
healingwayhomeopathy@gmail.com
Healing Way Homeopathy
provides professional homeopathic consultation
for men, women and children of all ages; working
strengthen ones vitality and work toward a greater state of health and well-being through the application of homeopathic remedies. Healing Way
Homeopathy is gentle, holistic healing for the
whole family!
HORMONES & WELLNESS

Wise Woman Wellness, LLC
Randi Mann, NP Owner, Board Certified
Womans Health Nurse Practitioner and NAMS
Certified Menopause Practitioner
1480 Swan Road, De Pere
920-339-5252 www.wisewomanwellness.com
Randi Mann, NP, helps
women
of
all
ages live healthy, vital, joy-filled lives
through medical and non-medical solutions, education and lifestyle guidance. Seek care from an expert
knowledgeable in the latest scientific
research, and who offers integration of complementary and conventional approaches. Mann has
achieved the prestigious NAMS Menopause Practitioner Certification and has spoken nationally on
behalf of the Bioidentical Hormone Initiative. She is
skilled at prescribing customized, bioidentical hormones when needed. Attend the introductory seminar End Hormone Havoc Stay Sane, Slim and
Sexy to learn the fundamentals of hormone changes, treatment options and great self-care. Call for an
appointment or register for a seminar today!
HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Natures Pathways
Contact: 920-209-6900
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CCM Counseling and Wellness

2150 Memorial Drive, Suite 213, Green Bay
920-498-3383 www.ccmcounseling.com
CCM Counseling and Wellness
goes beyond traditional talk
therapy to include the whole
person mind, spirit and body.
This approach has contributed to successfully sup-

Natures Pathways
Contact: 920-209-6900
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
Green Bay Integrative Health
Steven V. Bittorf, M.D., Ph.D.
2700 Vernon Drive, Suite 112, Green Bay
480-HRT-INFO
www.gbih.net
Dr. Steve provides a complete suite
of integrative health services, including bio-identical hormone testing
and replacement therapy; ACLAT
food sensitivity analysis and consultation; optimization of digestive health, thyroid function and weight loss; health care navigation; and
much more.
LAWN CARE
Backyard Organics
920-850-7450
info@backyardorganics.net
www.backyardorganics.net
Todd and Tara Rockweit
are owners of Backyard
Organics, LLC, Wisconsins first organic land
care business accredited by NOFA, one of two organizations in the country that accredit Organic Land
Care Professionals (AOLCPs). Backyard Organics also
supplies organic weed herbicides and a variety of
natural and organic pest repellents either in bulk and/
or ready to spray bottles. To read more about our
products and services or if you would like to submit a
question, please visit our website, email or call us.
LEARNING DISABILITY TREATMENT

LearningRx
N474 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, Appleton
920-882-2006
www.learningrx.com/appleton
At LearningRx we treat
learning challenges such
as ADD/ADHD, reading struggles and learning disabilities. Brain training goes far beyond traditional
tutoring by effectively addressing the cause behind
learning and reading struggles. We focus on changing a students underlying ability to learn and read.
We train and strengthen cognitive skills with scientifically based and clinically proven one-on-one personalized training. You and your child are no longer
limited to treating symptoms. Contact us to transform learning and reading struggles into success.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Essential Bodywork & Massage
Janet Creapo WCMT 4433-046
2508 N. Richmond St., Suite B, Appleton
920-475-4995
Massage therapy has many benefits, including
stress relief circulation and pain management. Essential Bodywork & Massage offers Swedish, deep
tissue and therapeutic massages. Ear candling
is also available. Janet has 20+ years experience
working with chiropractors in Wisconsin and California that has given her extensive experience with
back and neck pain management. Essential Bodywork & Massage offers affordable package deals
for regular maintenance. Why wait for pain when
you can control it? Offering new clients a 1-hour
massage for $35.00. Please mention this ad.
Personal Touch Therapy Center
Tammy Kroll, LMT
500 Main Ave., De Pere 920-660-1226
www.tammykroll.amtamembers.com
Tammy Kroll is a Wisconsin licensed
massage therapist, as well as a Reiki
master and spiritual medium. The majority of her massage practice deals with
therapeutic massage, as she is certified
in deep tissue therapy, but she also has a wonderful
background in Swedish modalities. Her massage patients consist of both men and women fairly equally,
and she has worked with people of all ages, occupations, backgrounds and medical histories. Tammy
works inside a chiropractors office, so there is a doctor available for consultation or treatment if you
wish; however it is not necessary for you to receive
services from the chiropractor in order to see her.
Tammy is a professional member of the American
Massage Therapy Association and a graduate of Fox
Valley School of Massage in Appleton.
MEDICAL SPA
Rejuvenessence mediSpa
Kenneth Pechman, M.D., Ph.D.
Board Certified Dermatologist
2201 East Enterprise Ave., Suite 104, Appleton
920-574-3577 www.rmedispa.com
The mission of Rejuvenessence mediSpa is to restore,
revitalize and rejuvenate the
skins appearance, health
and function. We strive to improve our clients skin
through our professional services and high-quality
products and thus, enhance our patients self-esteem and self-image. We are proud to offer free
consultations on all of our services!
MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION

Peaceful Horizons, LLC
Lisa Klarner
920-475-5252
lklarner@gmail.com
www.releasingsocialanxiety.com
Find out more about social anxiety disorder to help you, your family or
friends to move beyond this debilitating disorder. Lisa Klarner uses her own
experience with social anxiety to provide educational presentations and workshops on
the disorder. Check out Lisas website and her
book. Contact Lisa to discuss her speaking and
consultation services today!
MOVEMENT THERAPY
Advanced Movement Studio
101 W Edison Ave., Suite 110, Appleton
920-215-1267 info@amithestudio.com
www.advancedmovementstudio.com
Located along the Fox River in
the historic Edison Center, our
Rehab it. Prevent it. Get Fit. We have you covered.
studio offers small-group fitness classes, exclusive training and sport-specific
training. But fitness is just one part of who we are.
We also provide nutrition counseling, movement
therapy, massage therapy and yoga. If you are recovering from an injury or managing a chronic injury,
we strive to be the bridge between sports medicine,
physical therapy and fitness. Our mission is to help
our clients achieve their health and fitness goals. Rehab it. Prevent it. Get fit. We have you covered.
NUTRITION
Family Nutrition Center
850-A Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay
920-432-6886
www.FamilyNutritionCenter.com
Family Nutrition Center is one
of the premier health food
stores in northeast Wisconsin.
Since 1976, Family Nutrition
Center has been helping customers understand
how nutrition can help them become healthier using natural nutrition. Family Nutrition Center is
also known for its selection of the best nutritional
products from Americas best companies, all at the
lowest possible prices. Visit Family Nutrition Center, you wont be disappointed.
Nutritional Healing, LLC
Kimberly Neher, MS, Clinical Nutritionist
400 N. Richmond St., Appleton
920-358-5764
kimneher@nutritionalhealingllc.com
Kimberly Neher, MS, is the clinical nutritionist located inside The Chiropractic
Advantage. Her passion lies in supporting
peoples health through evidence-based
medicine (risks versus benefits of medications) and healing therapies through nutrition.Kimberly has experience working with clients regarding
weight and fatigue issues, sports nutrition, food sensitivities and allergies, and general health concerns
such as high blood pressure, high glucose levels, high
cholesterol/triglycerides, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel disorders. With her masters degree in human nutrition and Metagenics certification in First
Line Therapy, Kimberly has undergone an in-depth
study of nutrition as a complementary medicine.Transform your life through natural, clinically
proven methods of healing via nutrition, and remedy
the cause of your illness or weight concerns!
COMMUNITY
partners
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PAIN MANAGEMENT/RELIEF
PT Center for Women
3913 W. Prospect Ave., Suite LL2, Appleton
920-729-2982
www.ptcenterforwomen.com
PT Center for Women offers
women of all ages comprehensive evaluation and treatment
for their physical therapy and
massage needs. Our gentle,
heartfelt approach to healing allows women to feel
calm and comfortable, and pursue a program of
care that can change their lives. Our goal is to provide women with a successful outcome for a happier, healthier life.
PERSONAL CARE/NUTRITION
Custom Health Pharmacy
1011 S. 10th St., Manitowoc
920-482-3145
www.customhealthpharmacy.com
Custom Health Pharmacy is your source for
quality compounded medications. Our state-ofthe-art compounding lab provides the highest
quality compounding possible. You have a choice
where you get your compounded prescriptions
you dont need your prescription sent to you from
Madison. We also offer: hormone saliva testing,
hormone consultations, adrenal fatigue consultations and testing, Take Charge weight loss program and a full line of Now vitamins. We accept
Caremark and Express Scripts.
RESTAURANTS
Gather Americana Restaurant
231 S. Nicolet Road, Appleton
John Chastain, Owner
920-750-7290 www.gathereat.com
www.facebook.com/Gathereat
Gather features small, medium and large plates of fresh
goodness, craft beers, an
extensive wine program, hand-crafted cocktails,
retail wines and beers, and a deli. We are a true
farm-to-table restaurant and deli, sourcing directly
from local farmers and producers who use natural,
sustainable methods. Enjoy the creativity of our
chefs at breakfast (by reservation), lunch and dinner. Our deli offers grab-and-go or dining service
options. Swing by for a quick coffee and scone to
go, or select some artisan sandwiches and salads,
cheeses and charcuterie for here or to go. We have
two rooms available for events for up to 50 people,
with audio/visual capabilities. We are Wi-Fi-friendly
and welcome you to come in, plug in, and relax,
meet, or work. Wed love to serve you!
COMMUNITY
partners
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Great Harvest Bread Co.

116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah 920-727-0135
www.neenahgreatharvest.com
1033 W. Northland Ave., Appleton 920-731-2112
www.appletongreatharvest.com
802 George St., De Pere 920-336-9111
www.greatbread.net
At Great Harvest, we mill our
wheat on site to produce fresh,
nutrition 100% whole wheat flour
for us to bake with. We make
whole grain, savory, and sweet breads, along with
an assortment of sweets including cookies, scones
and muffins. With our fresh baked breads, we
make gourmet sandwiches and have a great assortment of gifting options.
Sai Ram Indian Cuisine
253 W. Northland Ave., Appleton
920-733-3003
www.sairamcuisine.com
The areas finest authentic Indian restaurant. Join us today to find out
why we won the Best Indian Food
Golden Fork Award from 2005-2011 and a 2013
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence! We offer a
large selection of vegan and vegetarian options.
Catering is available and we have a banquet room
for parties of up to 40 people.
SALONS AND SPAS

Create Hair Loft & The Spa Loft
421 George St., De Pere
920-338-0606 www.thespaloftdepere.com
The Spa Loft is a vibrant, one-of-akind, holistic haven for all ages and
people. Our therapists have over 25
years of combined experience in massage and the wellness industry. Our focus is providing a safe, comfortable, therapeutic atmosphere for
our clients. We specialize in tailored massage therapy sessions and natural medicine consults. The products we use are therapeutic-grade, natural and as
organic as possible. We offer an aesthetic atmosphere that is like no other wellness spa to provide
the best treatments for our clients.
Massage Envy Spa
3201 E. Calumet St., Appleton 920-731-5300
1241 Lombardi Access Road, Green Bay 920-405-9200
www.massageenvy.com
At Massage Envy Spas, our
mission is to provide a pathway to wellness, well-being and worth through professional, convenient and affordable massage therapy and spa services. Whether it is your first massage
or massage therapy is part of your wellness plan, we
have a therapist to match your needs. We offer
many massage modalities including Swedish, deep
tissue, trigger point therapy, sports, reflexology and
more. Signature services and enhancements include
hot stone massage, aromatherapy, deep muscle
therapy and sugar foot scrub. We have four different spa facial treatments specially formulated for
Massage Envy Spa. Our professional estheticians

have the scientifically proven products to give you
noticeably healthy skin.
SPIRITUALITY
N.E. Wisconsin Spiritual Experiences Group
For activities near you, visit:
www.meetup.com/N-E-Wisconsin-SpiritualExperiences-Group/
Are you looking for balance in this
year of spiritual healing? Discover
Eckankar and experience the light
and sound of God. Check out Eckankar (www.eckankar.org) and N.E.
Wisconsin Spiritual Experiences Group (see above)
for tools, resources and spiritual conversations
near you.
Unity of Appleton - A Community for
Spiritual Growth
1800 S. Lawe Street, Suite 400 in Appleton
Rev. April Kain-Breese, Minister
Sunday services and youth ministry at 10 a.m.
920-739-4823 minister@UnityOfAppleton.org
www.UnityOfAppleton.org
Find us also on Facebook
Unity focuses on positive
thinking, prayer and meditation. Grounded in the teachings of Jesus, but with respect for all faith traditions. Stimulating Sunday
messages, music and fellowship; adult classes and
groups; and youth ministry that emphasizes the innate goodness in each child. If you like Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Ekhardt Tolle, youll like Unity!
Sunday services and youth ministry at 10 a.m.
SKIN CARE
Radiance Spa Healthy Skin & Wellness
W5699 County Road KK, Suite L, Appleton
920-931-5420 www.healthyradianceskincare.com
Are you wanting that peaceful, easy escape?
Welcome to the Fox Valleys hidden gem! Welcome to Radiance.
Were bringing the
ahh back into spa.
Are you wanting healthy
options for your skin, personal attention just FOR
YOU, or your own personal escape from the hectic
lifestyle we all live? Look no further. Radiance Spa is
your escape for luxurious facials, spa pedicures like
no other, massage services, and body treatments for
everything your skin and body needs. We have an
amazing infrared sauna for detoxing, release of joint
and muscle pain, arthritis and inflammation. We
also offer skin care consultations to educate and
start you in the right direction for your personal skin
care needs, as well as professional waxing, airbrush
tanning, eyelash extensions, pedicures and manicures. We are here to give you your personal attention for a beautiful, radiant you. Naturally.
THERMOGRAPHY
THYROID CARE
Valley Thermography
1111 N. Lynndale Drive, Suite 202, Appleton
920-380-1365 chris@valleythermography.com
www.valleythermography.com
Wise Woman Wellness, LLC

Randi Mann, NP Owner, Board Certified
Womens Health Nurse Practitioner and NAMS
Certified Menopause Practitioner
1480 Swan Road, De Pere
920-339-5252 www.wisewomanwellness.com
Valley Transit
801 S. Whitman Ave., Appleton
920-832-5800
www.appleton.org/vt
Thyroid disease is a
commonly
undiag
nosed cause of many symptoms, including weight gain, depression, fatigue, constipation and hair loss. Hypothyroidism diagnosis and management
is offered by the hormone experts at
Wise Woman Wellness and can help you sometimes even if you were told your TSH blood test result
was normal. Our nurse practitioners are specially
trained in the detection of hypothyroidism and use of
natural and prescription medication treatments. Call
920-339-5252 for details.
Think outside the car.

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

thermographer, uses digital
infrared thermal imaging
(DITI), a noninvasive clinical imaging procedure for
detecting and monitoring a number of diseases
and physical injuries by showing the thermal abnormalities present in the body. Conditions and
injuries that can be diagnosed and monitored include hormonal dysfunction, inflammation, lymphatic activity, disc disease, dental, vascular disease, sports injuries, allergies, cancer and more.
DITI uses no radiation, is painless and FDA registered. Call to schedule your appointment.
Want to recieve Natures Pathways at your door?
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TRANSPORTATION
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Valley Transit safe and reliable public
WOMENS HEALTH SERVICES

Kaldas Center
200 Theda Clark Medical Plaza, Suite 133, Neenah
920-886-2299
www.kaldascenter.com
Kaldas Center for Fertility, Surgery, & Pregnancy,
S.C is changing how patient service is delivered. Hearing the patient and
adapting to their needs is important as we look to
support patients in their quick return to living life to
the fullest. To complement our patient services, we
offer nationally recognized skill and training to
achieve the desired outcomes of our patients.
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OPEN DAILY
9AM-7PM
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SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHERS
FRESH MEAT
COUNTER
OUR DELI IS OPEN EVERYDAY FROM 10-6!

ALL LOCAL & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
MADE TO ORDER SANDWICHES, WRAPS & SALADS
LOCAL
AND ORGANIC
PRODUCE
DELICIOUS SOUPS MADE DAILY

GLUTEN FREE & VEGETARIAN
OPTIONS EVERYDAY
PRE-MADE SALADS, DIPS
AND MORE!
ORGANIC
DAIRY
PRODUCTS
SPECIALTY
WISCONSIN
CHEESE
LOCAL SEAFOOD
SPECIALTY
SANDWICHES
SOUPS/
SALADS
ORGANIC
CAGE FREE
EGGS
Waseda Farms Market
Farmers market fresh

FOUND UNDER ONE ROOFEVERYDAY!
330 Reid Street, De Pere, WI 54115 / Next to Gallagher's Pizza
www.WasedaFarms.com / 920-632-7271
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY AND BUY LOCAL.
Pick a
perfect plan!
Theyre all great options,
consult your aesthetic
professionals at
Rejuvenessence mediSpa
to assist in choosing whats
right for your skin concerns.
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Board-Certified Dermatologist
2201 East Enterprise Ave., Suite 104 Appleton
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Safe Mercury Removal,
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920.867.3101
417 E. Ann Street, Weyauwega, WI

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Your hormones may be

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Nature's Pathways May 2015 Issue - Northeast WI Edition

Nature's Pathways May 2015 Issue - Northeast WI Edition

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