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Just look around and you can see all the sights telling us that spring has offi cially arrived. From the ground up

we can see the grass turning green, fl owers blooming and the trees starting to put on their leaves. What more could lift your spirits from the cold barren winter than the warmth of sunshine?

April is the month we celebrate Earth Day. Just what is Earth Day? Earth Day was designed to help us develop an appreciation of the earth’s environment

and grow awareness of the things that threaten it. In 1970, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed a bill to designate April 22 as Earth Day. The Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act are considered to be products that came out of the 1970 Earth Day bill.

Recycling has pretty much caught on everywhere. We live in a small community (Trinity) and we have never had curve side pick-up for recycling. In fact there was not anywhere close we could take things for recycling. Just this past year they placed a large recycling bin in our community. At fi rst I didn’t think anyone would use the bin but it has turned out that many of the people in our commu-nity use it on a regular basis. Most of the bins are almost full every time we take things to recycle. I am proud that my community has started doing more to help keep our Earth healthy. Sometimes it is the small things we do that add up to make a big impact.

In April, Operation Green Team will be sponsoring events to celebrate Earth Day. On Saturday April 6, they will be having Huntsville’s Citywide Great American Clean-up & Beautifi cation Day. On April 5, you can pick up free trash bags and tomato plants while supplies last. On April 20, from 10am-2pm they will host the 43rd Anniversary of Earth Day at the beautiful Hays Nature Preserve. There will be more than 70 earth-friendly exhibits/vendors with information, samples and demonstrations throughout the day. Free tomato plants to the fi rst 1,000 visitors. Admission is free, so plan an afternoon with your family on the beautiful Hays Nature Preserve and celebrate Earth Day.

Last month I told you all about my garden and wanted to give you an update. I have added 2 more raised beds. So far I have planted my potatoes, peas, beets, and a variety of lettuce. It still amazes me to watch as the tiny seeds come forth with life to give us food. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Get out and enjoy the Spring.

“Until a man duplicates a blade of grass, nature can laugh at his so-called scientifi c knowledge. Remedies from chemicals will never stand in favorable comparison with the products of nature, the living cell of a plant, the fi nal result of the rays of the sun, the mother of all life.” – Thomas Alva Edison


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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers fi nd cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fi tness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

9 THE NEXT LEVEL Education for a More Sustainable World by Linda Sechrist

13 DETECTING DISEASE Liver and Adrenal Issues Share Symptoms by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

15 LOOKING AT SPRING THROUGH THE EYES OF FENG SHUI by Trudi Gardner, M.S.

16 SEEING THE SACRED by Aaron Peavy

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Mary Tocco to Speak on Vaccines

Ms. Tocco has been in the natural health care fi eld for over 30 years. She is the co-founder of the American

Chiropractic Autism Board and helps manage Hope for Autism. Ms. Tocco is on the Board of Directors for WAVE, World Association for Vaccine Education. She is the Director of Vaccine Research and Education for Michigan Opposing Mandatory Vaccines and affi liated with Mothering Magazine as a member of Ask the Experts. She speaks around the US and Canada and does radio interviews often. She is on a passionate mission to reach parents and physicians with the truth about

vaccine toxicity and injury. Ms. Tocco will be presenting the seminar “Vaccines Risks, Responsibility and Rights.” In this seminar she will cover the basic and newly updated vaccine information, the difference between natural immunity and vaccines, raising un-vaccinated children and the latest scientifi c research on the effects of vaccine ingredients such as mercury and aluminum. Ms. Tocco will also illustrate how vaccines are causing severe injury and show that vaccines can cause chronic illness, autism and even death. Ms. Tocco will be the featured guest on May 10 for a Private Meet and Greet Dinner. Cost for the private dinner will be $40. The seminar will be held on May 11 from 9am-4:30pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wesley Hall located at 607 Airport Rd, SW, Huntsville, AL 35802. The cost is $35. There will be local vendors present to highlight their local services and products as well. Space is limited. RSVP and payment must be received by April 30. For more information go to MaryTocco.com or Call Anne Cleve at 256-270-5980. See Ad on Page 2.

Aromatherapy Offers Safe and Effective Alternative to Drugs

If you’re sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, Huntsville yoga teacher and art therapist Linda Frank is offering a series of 2-hour classes on using pure,

therapeutic-grade essential oils to cleanse your body and restore good health and vitality. “Mother Nature has the best medicine cabinet,” according to Linda. “We have just forgotten how to intuitively communicate with our bodies and use the natural remedies that our ancestors used for millennia to stay healthy and bal-anced.” Linda will be teaching classes together with aromatherapy specialist Janice Ladnier, from Gulfport, Mississippi, who will also demonstrate how to assess the overall functioning of 76 of your body systems using bioscan technology. The classes will be held during the fi rst week of May and the $15 investment includes educational handouts and samples of essential oils. Discounts are available if you attend more than one class.

• “Medicine Cabinet Makeover,” an introduction to the therapeutic uses of essential oils and how to replace many of the medicines in your home with all-natural alternatives, will be held on April 28 and May 1; on May 2 in Madison and May 3 in Huntsville.

• “Pain, Infl ammation and Energy,” an in-depth seminar on using essential oils and other natural products to relieve pain, reduce infl ammation and increase your energy, will be held on May 2 in Madison.


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• “Making Natural Home Cleaning Products,” to discover recipes for using natural alternatives to toxic chemicals in commercial cleaning products, will be on May 4 in Huntsville.

• “Aromatherapy for Yoga, Meditation and Chakra Balancing,” to learn how to use aromatherapy to relax muscles and improve focus and grounding, will be held on May 4 in Madison.

• “Cleanse and Detox Your Body Gently and Naturally,” a guide to ridding your body of toxins that can cause many health issues, including chronic pain and disease, will be held on May 4 in Madison.

For more information go to Facebook.com/42bwell. To RSVP, call Linda at 256-690-1243. See Ad on Page 22.

Tracy Farquhar appearing in Huntsville

A talented and gifted psychic, intuitive medium, Tracy Farquhar will be in Huntsville for a limited engagement.

She will be holding multiple Spirit Galleries Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, April 5-7. Spaces are very limited. Payment must be made in advance to hold your seat. Tracy will be available to do tarot card readings Friday-Sunday for 1/2 hour or an hour. She also does spiritual counseling using her intuition. She will do a workshop for a limited number of people on accessing your psychic abilities on Saturday afternoon. Tracy, along with other psychics on Saturday evening, will be at Lowe Mill to speak on Mediums, psychic ability, and do guided meditations. For more information or to make appointments, contact Molly Pettus at Beloved Books in Lowe Mill 256-323-8199 or Leigh Daniel at [email protected]. See Ad on Page 10.

Backbends & Yoga Wall Workshops

A Backbends & Yoga Wall Workshop will be presented at the Body Language Pilates Studio in downtown

Huntsville on Saturday April 27 from 1-4pm. Suzanne Newton, YA ERYT500 is the instructor. This intermediate level workshop is designed for yoga students and teachers who have studied the postures for at least three years and are safely able to refi ne their backbends. The newly expanded Wall will be used to stabilize and deepen the poses. Learning how to integrate the Yoga Wall into your traditional yoga practice is fun. The fee is $40 if pre-paid by April 20 or $50 at the door. The class size will be limited to 17 participants and pre-registration is strongly advised. The studio is located at 305 Jefferson St, Suite C. Look for the side entrance. Free parking is available. Sign up today and save your spot in this exciting workshop. To register, go to BodyLanguagePilates.com/workshops or call 256-704-5080 or contact Suzanne through her website at YogaDharmaDowntown.com or 256-585-3727. See CRG on Page 29.


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Holly KallieExpressing her world on paper and canvas has been the basis of Holly Kallie’s life for as long as she can remember. “Crayons and paints were an important part of my world as a very small child,” she recalls, “and the desire to paint or draw the people around me, using the lakes and beaches that I love as a setting, continues to be a driving force in my life.” Kallie developed this close affi nity with water early in life during summers spent at her parents’ tiny cottage on a lake. Today, living in her own small lakeside retreat, the Wisconsin artist’s fascination is captured anew by the mercurial colors, refl ections and mystery below the surface of the ever-changing waters. “For me, water carries the same essence or spirit of the women and children that I paint: fl owing, changing, playful and elusive,” she advises. Achieving a soulful realism through the use of multiple layers of paint and glazes, Kallie continually refi nes her self-taught technique. “With my art, I seek to bring a sense of joy, love, peace and connection with our natural sur-roundings,” she says. “I hope my paint-ings take the viewer there.”

View the artist’s portfolio atHollyKallie.com.

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Eric Collier is a certifi ed personal trainer in the Huntsville area. Mr. Collier has been involved with the exercise and

fi tness industry for 25 years in some form or fashion. Founder of Cronus Health & Fitness, he is certifi ed by the ISSA along with certifi cations in Fitness Nutrition and Fitness/Exercise Therapy, and a member of IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Cronus Health & Fitness offers personally designed nutritional advise, exercise, and fi tness programs for clients that already belong to a gym or are just getting started and do not want to join a gym because of time constraints or feeling embarrassed.

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Jeffrey Rich Presents “Animal Powers and Other Helping Spirits” at the Paranormal Study Center

Jeffrey Rich, is a 21st century urban American shamanic practitioner and instructor, and also a licensed massage

therapist, living and working in Huntsville, Alabama. Though not allied with any Native American Medicine tradition, he is a fully initiated mesa carrier in the Peruvian shamanic tradition, which calls him very strongly. “My helping spirit allies give me direction, guidance and teaching and that is what I follow and how I do my work. My practice is eclectic and sincerely mine,” he says. This lecture will be about the Animal Powers and other

Helping Spirits who have agreed to be with us in this lifetime, who they are, and how we work together. Mr. Rich will also speak about shamanic healing in gen-eral, its main modalities and its manifestations in many cultures around the world, and how it fi ts in to our modern society. Shamanism is the world’s oldest spiritual practice, evidence of which dates several tens of thousands of years in the past. It is enjoying a strong revival all over the globe. Shamanism has no doctrine and no central authority; the shamanic relationship exists solely between the individual and the helping spirits and with the community. This presentation will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4801 Governors House Dr, (next to Landry’s Seafood) on Friday, April 26 at 6:30pm. Public Ad-mission is $10. For more information, visit ParapsychologyStudyGroup.com. See Jeffrey Rich’s Ad on Page 20 and CRG on Page 30.


Survival AlertJoin America’s Start Saving Water Now Challenge

America, like most of the rest of the world, is running short of fresh water. Our welfare depends on having annual access to 150 trillion gallons of fresh water for drinking, cleaning, growing food, making products and generating electricity. In every region of the coun-try, the conservation and recycling of this vital resource is a key solution to achieving a sustainable future. “We can do better” is the urgent message of the 2013 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conser-vation. Last year, people in more than 1,000 cities took simple actions to save water and related energy expenditures, pledging to collectively reduce their water use by 4.7 billion gallons over one year. The Wyland Foundation, supported by the

National League of Cities and the Environmental Protection Agency, are again sponsoring prizes for residents in the most “water-wise” cities, based on pledges to be made in April. Last year, $50,000 in awarded prizes included a Toyota Prius, Lowe’s gift cards and 1,200 water-saving fi xtures.

Sign on at WylandFoundation.org/mywaterpledge.

Keystone XL FightProtesters Rally Again Against Tar Sands PipelineIn February more than 10,000 citizens rallied at the White House, calling on President Obama to honor his clean energy campaign promises and reject the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, resulting in multiple arrests of protest leaders. The 1,700-mile pipeline, a project of TransCanada Corporation, would carry tar sands crude oil south from Alberta, Canada, through multiple heartland states to refi neries on the Gulf Coast. “As our nation’s worst-ever economic recession drags on, creating jobs in the clean energy sector should be priority number one,” states a Sierra Club Beyond Oil campaign spokesperson. “Building the poisonous Keystone XL pipeline would put the brakes on clean energy and exacerbate the pollution and public health problems that come with America’s dependence on dirty, dangerous oil.” The Sierra Club reports that pipeline plans require clear-cutting boreal forests and consuming huge amounts of energy and water, leaving behind toxic lakes. An associated oil spill could devastate aquifers that supply water to 30 percent of America’s irrigated farmland (2,554 U.S. oil pipeline spills occurred from 2000 to 2009). Opponents are also concerned the pipeline would exacerbate air pollution and cancer, respiratory illnesses and other health problems in communities surrounding oil refi neries in Chicago, Detroit and Houston.

For states directly impacted, visit Tinyurl.com/KeystoneXLMap. Learn more and take action at SierraClub.org/dirtyfuels/tar-sands.

globalbriefs Label GMOsWhole Foods Supports

Americans’ Right to Know

Whole Foods Market has become the fi rst company in the industry to decide that all products containing genetically modifi ed organisms (GMO) in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be so labeled by 2018. “We support the consumer’s right to know,” said Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, in announcing the policy. “The prevalence of GMOs in the United States, paired with non-existent mandatory labeling, makes it very diffi cult for retailers to source non-GMO options and for consumers to choose non-GMO products.” Genetic engineering introduces changes in DNA structure—usually to increase crop yield, plant hardiness and aesthetic appeal, rather than improve nutritional content. Acknowledged downsides of artifi cially transferring genes into plants include substantial increases in the use of chemicals and genetic cross-contamination of fi elds. While major food companies fund-ed the defeat of California’s Prop 37 calling for GMO labeling, 82 percent of Americans are pro-labeling, accord-ing to a recent poll by market research fi rm YouGov. On April 8, Americans will demand that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stop choosing Monsanto’s industrial interests over policy transparency and public health. Concerned citizens are beginning to take back America’s food system.

Join the Eat-In for GMO Labeling, Stone Soup style, outside of the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 8. Visit Occupy-Monsanto.com.

News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefi ts all.


“What is the purpose of education?” That’s a ques-tion Zoe Weil frequently revisits with her work-shop audiences. As co-founder and President of

the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), Weil has spent most of her adult life researching the answer. Her conclu-sion is that the U.S. Department of Education’s present goal of preparing graduates to “compete in the global economy” is far too myopic for our times. Weil’s fi rsthand research, which grounds her book, The Power and Promise of Humane Education, has led her to forward the idea that the goal should be inspiring genera-tions of “solutionaries” prepared to joyfully and enthusiasti-cally meet the challenges of world problems. “I believe that it is incredibly irresponsible for America’s educators and policymakers not to provide people with the knowledge of interconnected global issues, plus the skills and tools to become creative problem solvers and motivated change makers in whatever fi elds they pursue,” says Weil. Weil points to four primary elements that comprise a humane education: providing information about current issues in age-appropriate ways; fostering the Three C’s of

curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; instilling the Three R’s of reverence, respect and responsibility; and ensuring access to both positive choices and the necessary tools for problem solving. “These elements enable students to take all that they learn and use it with reverence and a sense of responsibility,” says Weil. Her institute offers the only master’s degrees in hu-mane education that this approach requires, with comple-mentary in-class and online programs for young people and adults. Her determined vision is slowly becoming a reality as teachers become familiar with these concepts and integrate them into hands-on, project-based learning that crosses disciplines and better marries school experi-ences with real-life lessons.

Make the Extraordinary OrdinaryMassachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seymour Papert, a renowned educator and computer scientist, has conducted in-depth research in how worthy real-world topics get students excited about what they learn. They increase their tendency to dig more deeply and expand their interest in a

wide array of subjects as they better retain what they learn, become more confi dent in trusting their own judgment and make the connections needed to broadly apply their knowl-edge. Young people learn how to collaborate and improve

We need to build cases for environmental protection around broad-based com-munity concerns like health, quality of life, the protection of watersheds and wildlife and the education of our chil-dren. Environmental issues are also social, economic and quality of life issues. Our challenge is to bring life-sustaining principles into creative thinking for the long view, rather than the short term.

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is the their social and group speaking skills, including with adults. According to Papert, project-based learning improves test scores and reduces absenteeism and disci-plinary problems. “If schoolchildren are given the gift of exploration, soci-ety will benefi t, both in practical and theoretical ways,” notes Papert.

Telling TransformationPapert’s observations were affi rmed by middle school students at Voyag-ers’ Community School, in Farming-dale, New Jersey, in one of the IHE 10-week online classes—Most Good, Least Harm—in April 2012. “Initially, students were intimidated and un-derestimated their ability to express their thoughts and concerns or debate issues with the adult participants. That challenge faded quickly,” remarks Karen Giuffre, founder and director of the progressive day school. Posing provocative questions like, “What brings you joy?” and engaging in conversations in subjects like cli-mate change, racism, recycling, green energy, genocide and war challenged the students to step up to become re-spected equals. “This demanded a lot from these young people, because the experience wasn’t only about absorb-ing complex issues and developing an awareness of the material, political, economic and cultural world around them. It was also about how they probed their minds and emotions to determine where they stood on issues and what they could do to change their lifestyle, or that of their family and community, to make it more sus-tainable,” says Giuffre. The students went on to help organize a peace conference that entailed 20-plus workshops to inspire an individual mindful awareness of peace that motivates and empowers the peacemaker within. It was intended to incite collective action across generations, explains Giuffre, and was followed by community service to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy.


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Answering the CallChildren or adults that participate in activities such as those created by IHE or the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Challenge 20/20 are developing what Peggy Holman describes as “change literacy”, the capacity to be effectively present amid a changing set of circumstances. Holman, an adjunct professional lecturer at American University’s School of Public Affairs, in Washington, D.C., is co-founder of the Open Space Institute-US, which fosters whole-system engagement, and author of Engaging Emergence. “Conversational literacy—the capacity to talk and interact in creative ways with others that are very differ-ent from us—is our birthright. However, change literacy, a necessary skill for future leaders, is learned via curiosity,” advises Holman. “In my experience, children grasp it more quickly than adults, because authentic expression and cu-riosity come naturally to them. Children don’t have a long history, and so are naturally more present when engaged in exploring things that matter.” Global problems of deforestation, peacekeeping, con-fl ict prevention, terrorism, water pollution and shortages, natural disasters and mitigation, global warming, education for all, biodiversity, ecosystem losses and global infectious diseases aren’t yet subjects found in a normal curriculum for grades fi ve through nine. However, the Internet-based Challenge 20/20 program now has youth in nearly 120 independent and traditional schools throughout the United States working on solutions that can be implemented both locally and globally. “Challenge 20/20 partners American schools at any grade level [K-12] with counterpart schools in other coun-tries, free of cost,” explains NAIS Director Patrick Bassett. “Together, teams tackle real global problems while forming authentic bonds and learning fi rsthand about cross-cultural communication.” Qualifying students may have an oppor-tunity to share their experiences at the association’s annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference. In 2010, 11 students at the Fay School, in Southbor-ough, Massachusetts, partnered with Saigon South Interna-tional School (SSIS), in Vietnam. After a year of studying, raising awareness and brainstorming solutions for the global water defi cit, Fay students focused on the challenges fami-lies in underdeveloped countries face that must walk miles to fi nd clean, safe, water sources. A taxing water-carrying experiment brought immediate appreciation for the diffi culty of transporting water, prompt-ing them to invent the Water Walker. The modifi ed rolling cooler with heavy-duty straps attached can carry up to 40 quarts of water on large, durable wheels and axles designed to navigate rocky terrain.

Re-Imagining Education“Transformative learning, which is vital to the learning jour-ney, goes beyond the acquisition of information,” says Aftab

Omer, Ph.D., president of Meridian University, in Petaluma, California, and founder of its formative Institute of Imagi-nal Studies. “In informational learning, we acquire facts, concepts, principles and even skills, but in transformative learning, we are cultivating capacities. This is how certain capabilities become embodied in us, either as individuals or as human systems,” he advises. Portrait artist Robert Shetterly tours with his series of more than 100 portrait paintings in traveling exhibits titled Americans Who Tell the Truth. They are helping individuals learn to embody patience, perseverance and compassion, while enhancing their understanding of sustainability, social justice, civic activism, democracy and civil rights, via both historical role models and contemporary mentors such as environmental activist Bill McKibben, conservationist Terry Tempest Williams and renowned climate scientist James Hansen. “We don’t need to invent the wheel, because we have role models that have confronted these issues and left us a valuable legacy,” remarks Shetterly. In 2004, he collaborated to produce a companion curriculum with Michele Hemenway, who continues to offer it in Louisville, Kentucky, elementary, middle and high schools. Hemenway also teaches Art in Education at Jefferson Community & Technical College and 21st-Century Civics at Bellamine University, both in Louisville. Out of many, she shares a particularly compelling ex-ample of a student transformed due to this learning method:


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“I taught a young girl studying these true stories and por-traits from the third through fifth grades when she took her place in a leader-ship group outside the classroom. Now in middle school, she is doing amaz-ing things to make a difference in her community,” says Hemenway. Refl ecting on her own life, deciding what she cared about most and what actions she wanted to take, plus her own strengths, helped the student get a blighted building torn down, document and photograph neighborhood chemical dumping and have it stopped and succeed in establishing a community garden, a factor known to help reduce crime. Among Shetterly’s collection is the portrait of John Hunter, a teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, who de-vised the World Peace Game for his fourth grade students. Children learn to communicate, collaborate and take care of each other as they work to resolve the game’s conflicts. The game triggers an eight-week transfor-mation of the children from students of a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world. Demonstrating transformational learning at its best, they experience the connectedness of the global community through the lens of economic, social and environmental crises, as well as the imminent threat of war. Hunter and his students are now part of a new film, World Peace and Other 4th-Grade Achievements, which reveals how effective teaching can help unleash

students’ full potential. Professor Emeritus Peter Gray, of Boston College, who researches comparative, evolutionary, devel-opmental and educational psychol-ogy, believes the transformational method will be accepted as part of the increased demand to integrate enlightened educational approaches in public schools. The author of Free to Learn notes, “A tipping point can occur. It’s happened before, when women won the right to vote, slavery was abolished and recently when gays were openly accepted in the military.” Weil agrees that when more in-dividuals commit to working toward a sustainable and just world, it will happen. “What’s more worthy of our lives than doing this work for our children and coming generations?” she queries. “How can we not do this for them if we love them?”

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. For recorded source interviews and additional perspective, visit her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Adrenal and liver diseases can commonly plague pets, with ad-renal problems occurring more

often in dogs but routinely misdiag-nosed, and liver disease more frequently present in cats. Liver DiseaseThis inclusive term is used to describe any disorder of the liver. In both dogs and cats, common causes include toxins, infections, metabolic prob-lems and tumors. In cats, infections and fatty liver disease are more likely, while dogs more often experience in-fections and tumors. Clinically affected pets are usually anorectic (not eating) and lethargic; in severe cases, jaundice may occur. Conventional therapies depend to some extent on the cause, but in gen-eral, antibiotics and hospitalization for fl uid therapy and forced feeding, often through a stomach tube, are neces-sary to give the pet the best chances of recovering. Pets with liver cancer are usually diagnosed too late to be a can-didate for surgery, unless only one liver lobe is involved, or chemotherapy. More gentle natural therapy often results in curing the condition, even in later stages, depending upon the root cause. The herb milk thistle is well known for its ability to heal liver damage. B vitamins, as well as the nutritional supplements comprising S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) and phosphatidylcholine, may also be effec-tive treatments.

DETECTING DISEASE

Liver and Adrenal Issues Share Symptoms

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

Adrenal Disease Adrenal issues, especially common in middle-aged and older canines, can refer to Addison’s disease or Cush-ing’s disease—signifying decreased or increased adrenal function, respective-ly—and are commonly misdiagnosed as liver disease. Addison’s disease, although not prevalent, is often incorrectly diag-nosed because its symptoms of re-duced appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and weakness are shared with most other diseases. Blood testing can be helpful, but is not always defi nitive.

naturalpet Cushing’s disease is a more com-mon problem. Signs mimic diabetes and kidney disease, including increases in appetite, thirst and urination. Accurate diagnosis requires specialized blood tests and abdominal sonograms. Conventional treatment for either disease involves lifelong medication. Natural therapies that work to pre-vent and alleviate such ailments may involve adrenal glandular supplements, milk thistle and herbs such as licorice (for Addison’s disease) or ginseng and magnolia bark (for Cushing’s disease). Regular laboratory testing is important for a pet to allow for early diagnosis and treatment of potentially life-threatening diseases. If a pet devel-ops liver or adrenal disease, combining conventional therapies with natural remedies usually results in successful treatment of the condition.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. Visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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“In my veterinary practice, pets with elevated levels of enzymes indicating liver or adrenal disease are always treated with natural remedies fi rst. In most cases, this treatment is effective and conventional medication is not needed.”

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When we think of Spring, many of us think of rebirth and renewal. Spring fl owers grow

joyfully, adding their rich colors to the very same space that, just weeks ago, was blank and barren ground. After the dreary pewter skies of winter, we turn our faces to the sun like happy sun-fl owers and are fi lled with joy at the wonderful sense of well being that we feel. Such is the balance of the sea-sons—the yin of winter frost balancing the yang of bright spring colors. Why do we feel this wonderful lift in our mind/body/spirit when spring weather fi nally arrives? We are sensing the changes in energy (chi) from our environment, and in turn, we send out our own chi that changes from moment to moment depending on our surroundings. The sight of colorful blossoms can open our hearts to feelings of contentment. Watching a Mommy duck leading her parade of tiny fuzzy ducklings across the grass can put goofy smiles on our faces. The warm sunshine can send tranquil feelings of relaxation fl owing through us. There is a constant connection be-tween our surroundings and us: changes in the sunlight, changes in the colors of the new leaves sprouting on trees all around

us, and changes in the movement of the spring breezes are all subtle vibrations of energy to which each of us responds. This is the fi eld of energy, or chi, that connects us to each other as well as to our sur-roundings. When there is a positive fl ow of chi surrounding us—as demonstrated by the yang energy of the vividly colored fl owers balanced by the yin energy of gen-tle Spring breezes—we feel the harmony and balance that gives us an immediate sense of well being and serenity. Unfortunately, in spite of the beauty outdoors, we don’t always achieve a positive fl ow of chi in our indoor envi-ronments. Negative energy (due to clut-ter, or lack of light and spaciousness, or poor choices of colors and accessories, or inappropriate placement of furniture) often results in an absence of serenity, which can affect us stressfully in mind/body/spirit. These feelings of stress make us vulnerable to feelings of anger or anxiety, and can lower our immune system, opening the door to illness. The gentle design principles of Feng Shui help us bring positive chi fl owing back into our homes and offi ces, thus renewing the sense of serenity, balance, and harmony. So clear the winter clutter, and bring a bunch of colorful Spring

Looking at Spring Through the

Eyes of Feng Shui

by Trudi Gardner, M.S.

fl owers into your home or offi ce. Wash your windows and invite that wonderful Spring sunshine inside. Bring a treat for a neighbor or co-worker by creating a basket of goodies from your own kitchen. Do you feel that immediate surge of well being? You’ll quickly discover that you establish a positive fl ow of chi indoors every time you create beauty, or show an act of kindness, or bring a sense of spaciousness and order into your surroundings.

Trudi Gardner is a Feng Shui consultant with a Bachelor’s degree in Art, and a Master’s degree in Education. She has taught Feng Shui in academic

settings, and many local workshops throughout the Huntsville area. Trudi was born in China, has lived with Feng Shui concepts her entire life, and combines her love of color, texture, and design with Feng Shui principles to create personalized and serene spaces for her clients. You can contact Trudi at 256-772-6999. See CRG on Page 28.


The shrouds of cold winter lift now, as the days grow longer. New growth bursts forth everywhere

and the world returns to that familiar, yet ancient, palette. To the greater part of our society, the return of spring is simply the mundane changing of a season, but then there are those whose life is en-chanted by it. There is something quite magical in the transition, which enriches and helps them fi nd deeper meaning in this world. For millennia past, our ances-tors met the breaking of winter with awe and joy as a welcome relief from their cold labor and darkness. Thus, the spring equinox has been a celebratory mile-stone for every culture in human history because it represents the return of life to the world around us. The cyclical nature of time was once something that was accepted as truth. Most early cultures viewed time in a non-

linear way, meaning all things were be-lieved to have happened again and again in patterns. It was with the spread of the Christian church and also Judeo-Christian perspective on time that the west began to adopt the linear concept of time. The reason for this change had to do with the assertion the church made of the singular-ity or uniqueness of certain events in the teachings, like the birth of Jesus or the fall of mankind, as never having happened before and never to happen again. It was with this paradigm shift that we have our current timeline, known as the common era of history. Mircea Eliade, religious historian and philosopher, wrote on religious experiences, focusing primarily on the similarities rather than differences among people. (Religion in this case not being in reference to specifi c or organized religions, but rather the

experience of the spiritual nature in whatever religious paradigm one exists.) He used the word “hierophany,” meaning “to reveal the sacred,” to describe the religious experiences of the sacred in the midst of a mundane world. Further, he believed that the occurrences of hierophanies directly related to the establishment of sacred spaces because they create a dichotomy between the sacred inside and the profane outside. Since the dawn of humankind, peo-ple have found hierophanies in natural patterns like star constellations, seasons, cycles of life, numbers, etc. Though modern man does not often see these patterns the same way, there is always an opportunity for us to shift our perception into that place of otherworldliness and see in a different light. There is a vast amount we can learn from the natural world and the mysteries awaiting us, the key is in our willingness to be open to the awe and wonder that yields these hidden realities. This is not to say that we must believe in some ancient deity or perform some practice of times past, but that we must embrace the wonder of our universe, and be open to a greater mystery that is beyond our mind. This is the origin of a new mythology (a shared story that helps us shape and defi ne our world), to perceive the hierophanies in our world through new eyes. The mythological “renewal of the world” with the spring equinox carries the essence of a renewal of life within us. To experience the essence of this natural rhythm is a hierophany in itself. If all of us took time to allow for the wonder of the world around us to play a role, it would spark a transformation in our culture so massive and deep that it could change the course of human history for millennia to come. However, realistically, if even one community could take such a leap, it would be a good start.

Aaron Peavy has had a lifelong passion for inner exploration and personal transformation. Having studied

various esoteric and exoteric traditions and practices over the years, he enjoys teaching from his experiences and working with people.

Seeing the Sacred by Aaron Peavy

“The most beautiful and deepest experience a man can have is the sense of the mysterious. It is the underlying principle of religion as well as all serious endeavour in art and science. He who never had this experience seems to me, if not dead, then at least blind. To sense that behind anything that can be experienced there is a something that our mind cannot grasp and whose beauty and sublimity reaches us only indirectly and as a feeble refl ection, this is religiousness. In this sense I am religious. To me it suffi ces to wonder at these secrets and to attempt humbly to grasp with my mind a mere image of the lofty structure of all that there is.” – Albert Einstein, The World As I See It (1949)

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by Gatlianne —PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEWIS METTS

Simple Sitting Pose

People speak of detachment but often don’t fully understand the concept. Detachment is an art

to be practiced and mastered. It isn’t something that comes easily in our humanness because detachment is much more a spiritual practice. Much like when one starts out infl exible and off balance when fi rst beginning their yoga journey, so too may one be infl ex-ible and off balance when learning how to detach. I am not referring to a form of retreat or even a mental inability to connect. On the contrary, true detach-ment is very much more connecting than attachment. Attach-ment leads to suffering. Detachment leads

to acceptance. In fact, detachment is the embodiment of accepting life as it is. Each moment is perfect exactly the way it is but when we are attached to an outcome or expectation then we miss this perfection. A pose that helps one be in the present moment and gain acceptance with each breath is Simple Sitting Pose. This is a modifi ed version of Hero’s Pose. Though basic, Simple Sitting Pose is a fundamental pose much like Mountain Pose. In Simple Sitting Pose one grounds

and becomes centered creating a solid base and foundation for beginning a yoga practice or at the end of a practice before going into meditation. To implement Simple Sitting Pose into your yoga practice begin in Table Top Pose (All Fours) and with knees hip distance apart place the sides of the big toes together and gently sit back onto the feet. Tilt the pelvis under, contract the abdominals, and roll the shoulders back with chest lifted and neck straight. Those with knee or hip injuries may fi nd this pose uncomfortable. Listen to your body and don’t proceed if there is pain. This pose is an oxymoron of sorts, as it can cause aggravation to an injured knee when forced but when eased into gently and utilized regularly can actually help heal knee injuries. While in Simple Sitting Pose,

breathe into your center, fi nd your focus, and be in the present. Listen within to not only your body but

your spirit. Be unattached and fully present in the moment as it is.

M/Gatlianne is an Author, Yoga Instructor, Interfaith Minister and Holistic Health & Reiki

Practitioner based in Athens, AL. For more information contact her at [email protected] or visit Gatlianne.com, Deep RiversHealing.com, or DiscoverPath.com.

“Learn to detach...Don’t cling to things, because everything is imper-manent...But detachment doesn’t mean you don’t let the experience penetrate you. On the contrary, you let it penetrate fully. That’s how you are able to leave it...Take any emotion—love for a woman, or grief for a loved one, or what I’m going through, fear and pain from a deadly illness. If you hold back on the emotions—if you don’t allow yourself to go all the way through them—you can never get to being detached, you’re too busy being afraid. You’re afraid of the pain, you’re afraid of the grief. You’re afraid of the vulnerability that love entails. But by throwing yourself into these emotions, by allowing yourself to dive in, all the way, over your head even, you experience them fully and completely. You know what pain is. You know what love is. You know what grief is. And only then can you say, ‘All right. I have experienced that emotion. I recognize that emotion. Now I need to detach from that emotion for a moment.’” – Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie


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MONDAY, APRIL 1

Youth Art Month Exhibition – Through Apr 28. An annual gathering of artwork from North Alabama K-12 students accompanied by the annual Visual Arts Achievement Exhibition, which presents the blue ribbon fi nalist artworks of middle and high school students in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-4350. Hsv Museum.org.

Spring Festival of Flowers – 9am-6pm, Apr 1-30. Every weekend during the festival, enjoy blooming fl owers along with some great musicians. Admission charged. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

Giant Garden Little Me – 9am-5pm, daily through-out April. Enjoy king-size checkers, super soaker sprinkler, “Big Dog” dog house, grand watering can, Papa Vear picnic table, colossal croquet and more. Admission charged. Huntsville Botanical Garden,

4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

Alabama Inventors – 9am-5pm, Tues-Sat; 12pm-5pm, Sun, throughout April. Spanning the late 19th through 20th centuries, displays will include an in-teresting assortment of inventions that were created by Alabamians, born her or well-connected to the state. Many items are novel, many have found their way into modern devices, and many are just plain fun. Admission charged. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882. BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

Laptop Learners: Skype – 10am-12pm. Computer class for laptop owners. Learn about the Skype soft-ware and how to use it to communicate with others. Sign up at Murphy Library or by calling 256-881-5620. Limited number of laptops are available for loan. Please ask during sign-up to reserve. Students without laptops are welcome to sit in on the class. Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library. 7910 Charlotte Dr, Huntsville AL 35802.

Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock and Roll Photography – 11am-4pm, daily throughout 2013. An exhibition of 40 large-scale images that docu-ments the rock music scene from the early 1960s through 1990s. Musicians include Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and many more. Among the photographers included are Harry Benson, Joel Brodsky, Art Kane, and Mark Seliger. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-4350. HSVMuseum.org.

Small Business Lunch & Learn: “Wordpress for Small Business” – 12-1pm. Speaker: Justin Givens, Image in a Box. Come learn how to take control of your website needs by using one of the most powerful website platforms, WordPress. No matter how large or small your website needs may be, WordPress can be the solution. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Second Floor Meeting Room, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

Rock Climbing Party – 5-8pm. Join us at Athletic Club Alabama South for a fun, social night of free climbing and instruction on our indoor rock wall. Peregrine Climbing Guides will be available to demonstrate and teach basic indoor rock climbing skills. Snacks are provided. Beer and wine specials available. This event is a Healthy Huntsville event, which is free and open to the public. Childcare will be provided. Athletic Club Alabama South, 100 Members Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802. 256-880-0770. AthleticClubAlabama.com.

Saladmaster Free Healthy Family Cooking School Class – 6-8pm in Cullman. Call Charlie at 256-462-3775 for registration information.


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TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Wade Wharton Exhibit – 9am-6pm daily through Oct. Mr. Wharton’s whimsical artwork is made from ‘found’ metal pieces such as shovels, rototiller blades, springs, and tools. He welds them into objects such as dogs, cats, fl owers, time machines, Jack and the Beanstalk and more, each with a little story about it. We have placed over 30 pieces of his artwork throughout the Garden for this exhibit. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

Eleanor E. Murphy Book Club: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 11:30-12:30pm. A collection of some of the fi nest Sherlock Holmes mysteries, as described and told by his assistant, Dr. Watson. Enjoy Sherlock-themed teas during this discussion of the 2013 Community Read book. Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library, 7910 Charlotte Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802. 256-881-5620.

Feeding the Chickens – 2-3pm. Every Tuesday at 2pm join our Historic Park Interpreters for a spe-cial treat as they demonstrate a traditional craft or chore. Many times you are welcome to join in and experience the activity for yourself. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882. BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

Double Helix Dash 5k & 1 Mile – 5:30-7:30pm. Run the 2nd annual Double Helix Dash 5K (3.1 miles) or the 1-mile route through the distinctive double-helix running path of McMillian Park, as well as points through Cummings Research Park. Race fee charged. HudsonAlpha-McMillian Park, 601 Genome Way, Huntsville, AL 35806. DoubleHelixDash.com.

Adult Hockey Development Program – 8-9:20pm. Come join us at the Huntsville Ice Complex on Lee-man Ferry Rd and learn the wonderful game of Ice Hockey. This program is every Tuesday once a week

(April 2-May 14) for 6 weeks and only costs $150 (all 6 weeks). It is a Men’s and Women’s program, just have to be above the age of 18 to join, You can join at anytime during the 6 weeks. Call the Hockey Offi ce for more information, 256-883-3689.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

NACC Arts & Humanities Speakers Forum featuring author Tom Franklin – 10-11:30am. Tom Franklin, award-winning author of three novels and a book of short stories, will be the featured speaker at the Northeast Alabama Community College Arts & Humanities Speakers Forum. Free to the public. Northeast Alabama Community College, 138 Alabama Hwy 35, Rainsville, AL 35744.

Bailey Cove Science Fiction: Among the Hidden 6-7pm. A government decree allows each family only two children. For Luke, a third child, this has meant a lifetime of hiding. But could a stray glimpse of a child hiding in the house across the way lead to freedom? Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weath-erly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL 35803. 256-881-0257.

Dr Who Club: British Invasion – 6-7pm. In honor of another British great, we’ll be designing and making our own Sherlock-themed tea cups and saucers using Sharpie markers. Stencils, suggested quotes, markers, and cups and saucers will be pro-vided. Take your masterpiece home and bake it to make it last as long as Sherlock Holmes’ legacy. Sign up required. Contact Ms. Maggie at [email protected] to sign up or for more info. Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL 35758. 256-461-0046.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Huntsville’s Citywide Great American Cleanup & Beautification Day: Supply Pick Up –

11am-1pm. Stop by City Hall and get ready for Huntsville’s Citywide Great American Cleanup & Beautifi cation Day. Free Glad Trash Bags. Free Tomato plant (while supplies last). Register to win a cedar raised planter perfect for square foot gardening. Volunteer with Operation Green Team for cleanups on Saturday, April 6, by calling 256-532-5326. Huntsville City Hall, 308 Fountain Cir SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. HuntsvilleAL.gov.

Kush Reggae Band/Concerts on the Dock series 6-9pm. Concerts on the Dock is a family friendly event that is always free from 6-9 pm every Friday in April and May. Feel free to bring your dogs on a leash and food, drinks, blankets and chairs. We graciously accept donations. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment‎, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805. LoweMill.net.

The 2013 Crescen-Dough Auction: Forty Years of Fabulous – 6-11pm. The 40th Annual Crescen-Dough Auction presented by the Huntsville Sym-phony Orchestra Guild is one of the area’s favorite evenings of fun and entertainment. More than 500 items will be yours for the bidding—from the fi nest of jewels to one-of-a-kind parties, great vacations and incredible deals on items donated by local merchants. More information online at Crescen-DoughAuction.org. Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre Sleeping Beauty – 7:30pm, Fri; 2pm and 7:30pm, Sat; 2pm, Sun. Directed by David Herriott & Keren Gibb Hilliard. Also featur-ing the entertaining Skaters Ballet. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. VonBraunCenter.com. AlabamaYouthBallet.org.

Huntsville Community Chorus Chamber Cho-rale Spring Concert – 7:30-9:30pm. Donations accepted. Monte Sano United Methodist Church, 601 Monte Sano Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35801. TheChorus.org.


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Free Farm Tours: Held on the 1st Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.

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Monkey Speak – 8-10:30pm. Held the fi rst Friday of every month Monkey Speak is Huntsville’s most exciting spoken word open-mic night, an open stage for anyone to read perform or improvise poetry drama or prose or any variation of the spoken word. No experience is necessary. Mature audiences only. Admission $5. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment-Flying Monkey, 2211 Seminole Dr, 2nd Floor Theatre, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-533-0399. FlyingMonkeyArts.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

3M/ Red Cross River City Run 10K/5K/Fun Run – 8-11am. Point Mallard Park, 2901 Point Mallard Dr, Decatur, AL 35602.

Art 4 Paws – 9am-4pm. Madison Arts Council is hosting the Art 4 Paws Pet Adop-tion and Art Festival. Local shelters and rescue groups will have the opportunity to showcase animals in need of a ‘furrever’ home. Also, professional photographers and painters will be on hand to capture your pet’s personality in their unique way. Village Green along Front St, Madison, AL 35758. ArtsMadison.org.

Spring Space Spectacular – 9am-5pm. There will astronomical activities throughout the day. Test your engineering and design skills at our paper rocket station. Do you have what it takes to compete in Astronaut Olympics? This family fun event includes a Meteorite Quest, Gravitation Pull, Curiosity Landing, and Lunar Relay Race. Admission charged. U.S. Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL. 35805. 800-637-7223. RocketCenter.com.

Free Walking Tour in Historic Huntsville – 10-11am. Enjoy an hour or so walking by some of Alabama’s most beautiful antebellum mansions. Mr. Van Brown will share stories about the homes’ owners as well as recognizing each site’s distinctive style. Constitution Village, 109 Gates Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-564-8100. Huntsville.org.

2013 “Spring Burst” Guided Hike Series- Historic Trough Springs On Monte Sano Nature Preserve – 10am-12pm. (2 miles / Diffi culty: Moderate) Land Trust Board member David Young will discuss the Civil War signifi -cance of Trough Springs and, in particular, tell the story of Lt. Col. Milus E. “Bushwhacker” Johnston and his dramatic surrender to Union Forces on May 11, 1865. Directions: From Governor’s Drive, turn onto Monte Sano Blvd. Trailhead parking lot is on the right, across the boulevard from Burritt on the Mountain. Hikes are free to the public. LandTrustNAL.org.

Athens Cruise In on the Square – 3-8pm, Apr 6-Oct 5. Antique automobiles parked on the square, with live entertainment and restaurants open late. Free. Downtown Athens, AL. 256-457-9179. CarsOnTheSquare.com.

Farmer McGregor’s Spring Farm Days – Apr 6-7. Educational spring festival with farm animals, demonstrations of sheep shearing, hands-on wool card-ing, butter churning, and more. Other traditional skills will be demonstrated throughout the day, along with demonstrations of antique farm machinery. Admission charged. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882. BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Watercolor Society of Alabama’s 72nd National Exhibition 2013 – Daily Apr 7-May 26. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10am-2pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Free admission. Hartselle Fine Arts Center, 307 College St NE, Hartselle, AL 35640. 256-773-4046.

The Magical World of Hummingbirds at the Madison Library – 3-4:30pm. Master Gardener Melissa Kirkindall will lead the workshop and teach us about the various aspects of hummingbirds, including how data is gathered, migration, breeding, and more. Learn how to use landscaping to attract hummingbirds to


TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Free Health Screening – 9:30am-12pm. Huntsville Hospital’s Mobile Medical Unit will be offering free health screenings to the public. Star Market, 9020 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802.

BLT Book Club: Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – 11am-12pm. Bring a brown bag lunch and join in a book discussion in the Monrovia Community Center Meeting Room next door to the Monrovia Library, located at 254 Allen Drake Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806. 256-489-3392.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater – 7:30-9:30pm, Apr 16-17. Family-friendly show featuring comedy, clowning, juggling and talented pets. Admission charged. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL. 35805. 256-534-6455. MerrimackHall.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Art in Bloom – April 17-20. The Women’s Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art is proud to pres-ent a three-day spring festival showcasing visual & fl oral arts. Admission charged. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-4350. HsvMuseum.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Triathlon Expo – 7-9pm. Come out and learn more about the sport of Triathlons. Fleet Feet is hosting a free triathlon expo for the community to have an opportunity to learn more about accessories, apparel, and shoes for triathlon training. Fleet Feet Sports, 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Fantasy Playhouse presents Stuart Little – 7pm, Apr 19-21 and Apr 26-28. This is the endearing classic by E.B. White about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. Call 256-539-6829 for tickets. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Mon-roe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. LetTheMagicBegin.org.

Pine Hill Haints/Concerts on the Dock series 6-9pm. Free admission. Lowe Mill ARTS & Enter-tainment‎, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805. LoweMill.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

March for Babies – 9am-12pm. Join the walk to-day at MarchForBabies.org. The walk will extend through Cummings Research Park for a total of 4.1 miles. Bridge Street Town Center, 340 The Bridge Street, Suite 206, Huntsville, AL 35806.

your yard. Free and open to the public. Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL 35758. 256-461-0046.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Laptop Learners: Excel 1 – 10am-12pm. Computer class for laptop owners. Microsoft Excel 2010 for beginners, including opening and closing documents; navigation; and selecting and manipulating columns, rows and cells. Sign up at Murphy Library or by calling 256-881-5620. Limited number of laptops are available for loan. Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library, 7910 Charlotte Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

A “Wellness through Meditation” Class – 7pm for ten weeks. Rev. Faye Waite-Glasgow is the instruc-tor. Please register by calling Faye at 256-881-2658 or email [email protected]. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL.

How to Do Things: Introduction to Spinning on a Drop Spindle – 6:30-8pm. Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle. No spinning experience is required. The leader will bring all the tools and other supplies for use in class. Leader: Melissa Lehman, member of Hunts-ville Fiber Guild. To register, contact Sophie Young at 256-532-2362. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Second Floor Meeting Room, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-5940. Hmcpl.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

“Creating a Successful Business Plan”: Chamber of Commerce Small Business Training Series 8-10:30am. Presented by Steven Levy, president of SEL & Associates. This educational session will help business owners and CEOs develop a practical busi-ness plan. It will identify key elements that make a successful plan and will teach you how to utilize the plan in managing your business today and in the future. Registration fee charged. Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, 225 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-2000. HSVchamber.org.

The Glass Menagerie presented by Athens State’s Athenian Players – 7:30pm, Apr 11-13 and Apr 19-20; 2pm, Apr 14 and 21. The Athenian Players of Athens State University present their inaugural production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. Admission charged. Black Box Theater at Calhoun Community College, 6250 Hwy 31 North, Tanner, AL 35671.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Eckankar on TV: All Has Meaning: 7:30-8pm. Inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, spiritual leader and acclaimed author of more than

sixty books on Eckankar. Learn for yourself why all has meaning for the Soul going home to God. Free on Knology Cable Channel 11 (Huntsville / Madi-son). For info: 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Madison City Farmer’s Market – 8am-12pm, Saturdays beginning Apr 13. Come early for the best selection of local produce, eggs, meats, home-baked goods, fresh herbs, honey and goat cheese. Come see creations from local artisans including hand-made cards, soaps, lotions and other items. 1282 Hughes Road, beside Discovery Middle School Madison, AL 35758. 256-656-7841.

Navigating Elder Care Resources Event – 8am-12pm. This event, designed to be for the aged and those who are helping and supporting aging parents, seeks to educate participants and provide local resource information for navigating the many decisions to be made concerning elder care. To register or to ask ques-tions, contact Todd Owen at 256-883-9062. Aldersgate UMC, 12901 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville, AL 35803.

Huntsville Community Chorus Auditions – Sat, 9am-1pm; Sun, Callbacks: 2pm-6pm. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. VonBraunCenter.com.

Practical Application of Energetic Self Healing 12-4pm. In a class where all are welcome, local sha-man and healer Katy Glenn Willis will be teaching WASA: the science and application of using the patterns of energy created by our intent to manifest our personal needs, as well as correcting imbalances, healing maladies, and feeling wellness. Also applica-tion for assisting others. In-town location. For more info, visit KatyShamanHealer.com.

Your Spiritual Experiences with Past Lives, Dreams, and Soul Travel: 2-3pm. Free introductory presentation and discussion for people of all faiths. Learn how to have real experiences with the divine love that is always available to you. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

Huntsville 2013 Lupus Walk – Registration 2pm; Walk 4-6pm. The event is free to walk, but we are asking for people to make donations. There will be things for children to do, and vendors on site. Indi-vidual and team fundraising prizes will be awarded after the walk. UAH Campus Fitness Center, 500 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805.

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Free Health Screening – 9:30am-12pm. Huntsville Hospital’s Mobile Medical Unit will be offering free health screenings to the public. New Market Senior Center, 3687 Winchester Rd, New Market, AL 35761.


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“Medicine Cabinet Makeover” Lowe Mill Bookstore, 6:30-8:30pm

Thursday, May 2 “Medicine Cabinet Makeover,”

Madison Drugs, 12-2pmThursday, May 2

“Pain, Inflammation and Energy” Madison Drugs, 2:30-4:30pm

Friday, May 3 “Medicine Cabinet Makeover”

Body Re-Form, 9-11amSaturday, May 4

“Making Natural Home Cleaning Products,” Body Re-Form, 9-11am

Saturday, May 4 “Aromatherapy for Yoga, Meditation

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Saturday, May 4 “Cleanse and Detox Your Body Gently and Naturally”

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$15 investment includes handouts, sample essential oils and door prizes. Attend more than one class and receive a discount. Visit the Events page at Facebook.com/42bwell for full details or call Linda

at (256) 690-1243 for information or to RSVP.

EARTH DAYApril 22

Madison Walking Tour – 10am. John Rankin is your guide for this free walking tour of historic Madison. Depart from the Depot Roundhouse Madison, AL 35758. 256-533-5723.

Symphony Classical Series: Ode to Joy – 7:30pm. Featuring the Huntsville Community Chorus, conducted by Gregory Vajda. Admission charged. Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. VonBraun Center.com.

52nd Annual Art on the Lake – Sat-Sun. An-nual indoor/outdoor festival featuring original art and crafts with food, fun and games alongside beautiful Lake Guntersville. Guntersville Parks & Rec Center, 1500 Sunset Dr, Guntersville, AL. 256-571-7590.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Spring Burst 2013 Guided Hike Series: Wild-fl ower Stroll on Rainbow Mountain – 2pm. Jim Chamberlain will help you identify invasive plants, as well as Alabama native wildfl owers on this two-three hour moderate walk of approximately 3 miles. West on Highway 72 (University Dr), left onto Hughes Rd, left

SAVE THE DATEWant to Look and Feel Better? – April 20, 9am-3pm. Make plans to attend the Balance Your Blood Sugar, Balance Your Life workshop. Glucose regulation—it’s not just for diabetics. Glucose imbalances can lead to weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, and frequently, type II diabetes. Join us to learn simple, non-medical lifestyle tools that can dramatically improve the way you look and feel. The workshop will be presented by Balanced Wellness and will be held on the inspiring grounds of the Yurt Garden. The cost of the workshop is $65 which includes reference materials and lunch. For more info or to register, contact [email protected] or call 256-683-3155. BalancedWellnessLLC.com.YurtGarden.com.

onto Thomas Dr, left onto Concord, right onto Stone-way Trail to the base of the water tower. 256-534-5263.

MONDAY, APRIL 22

Solving Family Mysteries: Genealogy Workshop 10am-12pm. Genealogy workshop focusing on us-ing library resources to locate rare or hard to fi nd information for your family tree. Sign up by call-ing the Murphy Library at 256-881-5620 or email [email protected]. Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library, 7910 Charlotte Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

Free Health Screening – 9:30am-12pm. Huntsville Hospital’s Mobile Medical Unit will be offering free health screenings to the public. North Huntsville Senior Center, 3404 Blue Spring Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35810.

Health Forum: Parkinson’s – 11am-12pm. Kan-dess Anderson, CRNP, talks about Parkinson’s Disease. What are the symptoms? Treatment? What do we know about Parkinson’s? Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Second Floor Meeting Room, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-5942. Hmcpl.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

Green Living Expo – 10am-2pm. The theme is G3: green living, green families and green communities. Participants of all ages will enjoy exciting speakers and exhibits, as well as free food, door prizes and mu-sical entertainment. Come and hear how you can turn your community into a thriving green environment. Admission charged. Agribition Center, 4592 Moores Mill Road Huntsville, AL 35811. 256-859-5896.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Camp Out in the Garden – 6pm-8am. Enjoy a fun night sleeping under the stars. You’ll get a chance to take a fl ashlight walk of the Nature Trail, enjoy a hay ride and view the stars with the Von Braun Astro-nomical Society (weather permitting). Please bring your own sleeping bags, tents & fl ashlights. We will provide the food. Admission charged. Huntsville Bo-tanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

Concert: B.B. King – 7:30pm. Admission charged. Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. Box Offi ce: 256-551-2345.

Great Moonbuggy Race – 8am-5pm. Visitors to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will see high school and college students race human-powered “moon-buggies” over a half-mile of simulated lunar terrain. The students face real-life design, engineering & building challenges in getting their buggies ready to race. High school students race Friday and college


students race Saturday. Admission charged. U.S. Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL. 35805. 800-637-7223. RocketCenter.com.

Panoply Arts Festival – Fri, 5-9pm; Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 12-8pm. The annual Panoply Arts Festival boasts stages offering regional and national performers in dance, music and theater performances. In addition there will be children’s make and take activities, an Art Marketplace, artist demonstrations and a choreography competition. Admission charged. Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-519-2787.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Ars Nova presents Little Women at The Whimsical Woods – 2-3pm. The adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America have been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical fi lled with glorious music, dancing and heart. A live performance at the Church. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882. BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 29

Literary Giants: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – 6:30-7:30pm. Sherlock Holmes is the mastermind detective of the ages. Here, in one volume, are three of Sherlock’s most celebrated cases: The Red Headed League, The Copper Beeches, The Speckled Band. Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL 35758. 256-461-0046.

42nd Annual Racking Horse Spring Celebration – 6pm, Apr 24-27. Entries from 25 state competing for honors and cash prizes. Admission charged. Celebration Arena, 67 Horse Center Rd, Decatur, AL 35603. 800-524-6181. RackingHorse.com.

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sundayMeditation – 8:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am. Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Revealing Service – 9:45am. Center for Spiri-tual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Celebration Service – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Hunts-ville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Unity Church on the Mountain Worship Service – 11am, with Metaphysical Discus-sion at 9:30am. Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. Reverend Phillip Fischer. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Gover-nors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.org.

1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChrist Center.org.

mondayYoga Class – 6-7:15pm. Iyengar-based yoga focuses on form, technique and alignment. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Suite C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLan-guagePilates.com.

Waist Management University – 6:30pm. A 12-class course that provides education and solutions on weight loss topics such as metabo-

lism/digestion, how to eat for weight loss and muscle gain, effective exercise, and what to do when burn out hits. You can join the program at anytime. 24/7 Health Club & Wellness Center, 3490 Harris Hills Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35811. 256-851-0574. BestHuntsvilleHealthClub.com/waist-management.

tuesday“Heal Your World By Healing Yourself” 12:30-2pm, every Tuesday from April 9-30. The book Zero Limits by Joe Vitale will be used in class. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 6-7pm. This class adds more exercises from the series and will challenge one’s mind/body connec-tions. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

wednesdayHypnoBirthing Classes – 6-8:30pm. Each class is a series of 5 consecutive weeks and includes the HypnoBirthing book and Rain-bow Relaxation CD. Classes are held at “A Nurturing Moment,” 7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Ste B, Huntsville, AL 35802. To register, contact Marsha Mathes, HB Practitioner, at 256-698-2151 or [email protected].

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Art Critique at Lowe Mill – 6-7pm, fourth Wednesday of each month. In the interest of nourishing our expanding artists’ community we are reviving the Art Critique here at Lowe Mill. The hope is that these critiques provide


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Satsang – 6:30pm. Satsang is a sanskrit word that means” to sit in truth.” Satsang is a meet-ing with our true nature that is pure awareness. This sacred circle brings an opportunity to explore our deepest knowing. Through group discussion and inquiry, we reveal the innate wisdom of the one presence living life as each one of us. Led by Rev. David Leonard. Medita-tion at 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

“You Are A Powerful Creator” – 6:30pm. A class that will guide you how to create the life you want. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.org.

Searching? – The Red Mountain Study Group of Huntsville invites inquiries from men and women, no matter what their beliefs, who are still searching for the meaning of their lives now and here. Our work includes meditation, practice and study based on the teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff. We are affiliated with the Gurd-jieff Foundation of New York. 256-361-9575. Email: [email protected].

thursdayFusion Pilates – 9-10am. A fusion of Pilates and Hanna Somatic work teaching one to ac-cess and strengthen one’s deepest connections bringing balance to one’s spine and overall posture. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jeffer-son St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

fridayPublic Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies.

Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255.

saturdayHypnoBirthing Classes – 10am-12:30pm. Each class is a series of 5 consecutive weeks and includes the HypnoBirthing book and Rainbow Relaxation CD. Classes will be held at “Hypnosis, Facials & Massage by Marsha,” 3313 Memorial Parkway SW, Ste 116, Hunts-ville, AL 35801. To register, contact Marsha Mathes, HB Practitioner, at 256-698-2151 or [email protected].

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility. Safe from rain. Free admission. Flying Mon-key Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL. FlyingMonkeyArts.org.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift you in countless ways. Held each Saturday. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

Reiki Free Clinic (no charge) – 2-4pm. Every Third Saturday of each month. Center for Personal Growth, 924-B Merchant Walk Way SW, Huntsville, AL. For appointments, contact Shari Feinman-Prior at [email protected].

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ACUPUNCTURE

THE NEELEY CENTER FOR HEALTH 600 Saint Clair Avenue SW, Bldg. 5 Suite 11Huntsville, AL 35801256-716-4048Hours: T-F, 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pmHouse calls by AppointmentAcupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbology, Pastoral Counseling, Beam Ray Therapy, Rapid Eye Technology, Nutritional Supplementation, Detoxifi cation.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

CENTER FOR OPTIMAL WELLBEINGU’Jeana WilsonOwner/Certifi ed Colon HydrotherapistDegree in Psychology256-489-9806Center for Optimal Wellbeing is the longest operating colonic therapy provider in Huntsville. First time clients have expressed immediate feelings of increased energy levels and improved effi ciency in waste elimination. You will enjoy the experience of your own “personal cleans-ing spa” as you receive colon hydrotherapy (colonic), far infrared sauna, an optional massaging shower, and ionic footbath services—in a clean, comfortable, and relaxing private environment. Call for directions and a 10% discount on your fi rst service when you mention Natural Awakenings or use code COWB.

HOPE FOR LIFE COLON HYDROTHERAPYAmanda Mashburn, owner/certifi ed colon hydrotherapist10300 Bailey Cove Road, Suite-7A Huntsville, AL 35803256-270-8731hope4lifeal.com

Our goal is to live long and live strong. Young or old, male or female, healthy or sick, will benefi t from an internal cleansing. Mention this ad and get $10 off your fi rst colonic session.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

JARVIS NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC1489 Slaughter Road, Madison256-837-3448I-ACT Certifi ed Colon Hydro Therapists. Do you know that 80% of your immune system is in your colon? Bathe your body from the inside to improve health. Colon irrigation aids in soothing and toning the colon, which makes elimination more effective.

ENERGY HEALING

CENTER FOR DIRECTIONAL HEALING™Susan Spalding2225 Drake Ave. SW, Suite 18Huntsville, 35805256-882-0360DirectionalHealing.comFor over 20 years, Susan Spalding and the staff at the Center for Directional Healing have been helping people achieve harmonic health through Directional Healing, Refl exology, and now the Amethyst Biomat. Clients may choose a single service, or combine all three for the most complete healing experience. Heal-ing techniques, articles, and more information are available online at DirectionalHealing.com.

ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY

CENTER FOR PERSONAL GROWTHShari Feinman-Prior, MS, MRET915 Merchant Walk Way, SWHuntsville, AL [email protected]

“SPARK YOUR LIGHT” FROM WITHIN YOUR TRUE BEING and TRANSFORM your life. Of-fering an individualized integra-tive approach from energy psy-chology: Inner Counselor Process, Rapid Eye Technology, Healing Touch, Reiki, and Life Skills

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PROGRESSIVE FAMILY MEDICINEChad Gilliam, M.M.S. PA-C1230 Slaughter Road, Suite C, Madison, AL 256-722-0555ProFamilyMed.com

Progressive Family Medicine pro-vides medical care for patients of all ages and uniquely blends Natural and Prescription medi-cines together to help speed the patient’s recovery. Progressive Family Medicine is the patient’s clinic of choice when they would like to understand how natural

medicines work along with prescription drugs.

FENG SHUI

FENG SHUI BY TRUDI GARDNERTrudi Gardner, [email protected]

An interior design philosophy that invites serenity and reduces stress. Feng Shui design concepts brings positive energy into your home and offi ce to encourage Prosperity, Well Being, Harmony, and Balance.

HAIR SALON

CJ HAIR AND ART STUDIOCJ Denison105E Church StMadison, AL 35758256-603-9018

Specializing in NATURAL Hairstyles. Cuts with Tex-ture and Movement. Specializing in Fine Hair, Razor cuts, Men's Hair Pieces with A NATURAL Look. Specializing in Hair Color OFF the Scalp. Hair Paint-ing. A Safer way to Color or HiLight Your Hair to Help in Decreasing the Exposure to the Scalp. HEALTHY HAIR is HAPPY HAIR. Also Original Art Work and Private Art lessons available. Call Today for YOUR Appointment.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

CRONUS HEALTH & FITNESSEric J. CollierCertifi ed Personal Trainer256-509-9807CronusNutrition.com

Eric has been in the health and fi t-ness industry for over 25 years. Cro-nus Health & Fitness offers person-ally designed nutritional advise, exercise, and fi tness programs for clients that already belong to a gym or just getting started that do not want to join a gym because of time

constraints or feeling embarrassed. We will come to you instead of you coming to us!

HOLISTIC MEDICINE

HOLISTIC MEDICAL CENTER OF ALABAMA, P.A.Rodney D. Soto, M.D., ABHIM, FAARFM12205 County Line Road, Ste. E Madison, AL256-325-1648 HolisticAlabama.com

We offer an innovative model for health care that encompasses an individualized approach in order to balance and harmonize the mind, body and spirit thru a comprehensive assessment of your nutritional, hor-monal, intestinal and immunologi-cal systems for the prevention and

reversal of diseases.

HYPNOTHERAPY

CENTER FOR INNER WELLNESSBecky WatersCertifi ed Hypnotherapist and Professional Breathworker3322 S. Memorial Parkway, Suite 641Huntsville, AL256-348-5236

Creating positive change through hypnotherapy and Breathwork. Em-powering you to

live to your highest potential. Relieve stress and anxiety, release negativity, pain management, pre/post medical procedure, fears/phobias, weight loss, smok-ing cessation, and more

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MARSHA MATHESCertifi ed Hypnotist3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste 116Huntsville, AL 35801256-698-2151MarshaMathes.SkinCareTherapy.net

Hypnosis is a tool to assist you in countless ways to heal your past, empower your present and create your future:• HypnoBirthing Classes• Quit smoking• Weight loss • Nail and lip biting• Teeth grinding

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JIN SHIN JYUTSU OF HUNTSVILLESandra Cope Huntsville256-534-1794256-509-3540Certifi ed Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner. An easy, effec-tive way of restoring health and well-being by balanc-ing the body’s energy pathways to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities.

LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

MORGAN COUNTY/DECATUR FARMERS MARKET211 1st Ave SEDecatur, AL 35601Burl Slaten256-476-5595The Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market will open on April 20 for the season. The Market is open Monday-Saturday from 6am-5pm. They are a variety of vendors selling their homegrown foods. They also shell peas and beans for a fee. They will be having the following Festivals this year: Strawberry Festival on May 4, Corn Festival on July 13, Tomato Festival on July 27, and the Watermelon Festival on August 17. Closed on Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day. Mark your calendars and remember to support your local farmers.


MASSAGE

CAROLYN NEAL (LMT #422)220 Rhett Ave, Suite DHuntsville, AL 35801256-694-9044With over 15 years of experience. Specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue massage, Myotherapy, as well as Repetitive Use Injury Therapy (RITI). Call Today for Appointment.

CLOUD NINE IN HOME MASSAGESEvening and Weekend Appointments256-337-6989Finally, someone who makes housecalls! Swedish, Ortho and Deep Tissue massage in the privacy of your own home. Gift Certifi cates also available for any occasion.

DIXIE PHILLIPS (LMT #2151)Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste #116Huntsville, AL [email protected]

With six years experience, Dixie uses Deep Tissue, Swedish, Fascia BodyWork, Reiki, Jin Shin Do and Medicupping to release stress, knots and improve circulation for overall wellness.

HEALTHY LIVING THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, LLCTeresa Randles, (LMT #3601)3303 Westmill Dr.Huntsville, AL 35805256-426-1867HealthyLivingTherapeuticMassage.abmp.com

Healthy Living Therapeutic Mas-sage is the place for relaxation, health, wellness, and stress re-duction. Our mission is to give personal attention to each indi-vidual’s specifi c needs. You’re in-vited to experience the relaxation of therapeutic massage. Available Monday-Saturday by appointment

only. Located inside Huntsville Pool & Land Therapy.

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J. L. JONES (LMT AL#3610)Chi of Life Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, [email protected] Whitesburg Dr, Suite 4Huntsville, [email protected]

Chi of Life Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, LLC practicing at Exhale Day Spa. Please come and see me for relief from discomfort and disfunction from muscular and tendinous stress and injury and for detoxifi cation and energetic assistance. Offering Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Muscle

Energy Techniques, Neuromuscular Techniques (Trigger Point Therapy), Reiki and Integrative Refl exology. See Website for discount.

MEETING ROOMS/EVENT SPACE

LIGHT OF CHRIST CENTER4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville256-895-0255LightOfChristCenter.org

The Light of Christ Center is comfortably situated in a vintage Centenarian House conveniently located near the UAHuntsville campus. Our Center facilities are available for rent to both members and non-members. We offer our Spiritual Home as your ideal venue for weddings, recep-

tions, memorial services, classes/workshops and other gatherings. Call 256-895-0255 and leave a message if you’re interested in a tour or to speak with someone about your event. Amenities available: • Kitchen (microwave only) • Solarium • Lounge/Salon • Roundtable Room (meeting/dining) • Chapel (w/up to 50 chairs)

NATURAL PET SUPPLIES

PETS, LOVE AND HAPPINESS905 Meridian St. NorthHuntsville, AL 35801256-429-9112Facebook.com/PetsLoveandHappiness

A Boutique for pets and their people. Pets, Love and Happiness carries

a variety of consciously chosen green pet supplies as well as pet-inspired art, clothing and gifts. They also carry a large selection of premium natural pet food for dogs and cats. Brands such as Lotus, Fussie Cat, Fromm, and Evanger’s. Open Mon-Fri 10-5pm and Sat 10am-3pm.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATESDr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D.1230 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL256-722-0555

Dr. Gilliam treats a variety of health problems with chronic fatigue, fi -bromyalgia, heart disease, hormone replacement and thyroid issues being at the forefront. Dr. Gilliam sees patients from around the world due to the reputation she has earned by treating hard to treat medical conditions. Dr. Gilliam works to

fi nd the cause of medical conditions and does not simply treat the patients’ symptoms.

ORGANIC FOODAND PRODUCTS

MARY ACHATZBeyond Organic Independent Mission Marketer256-509-0823MaryAchatz.MyBeyondOrganic.comMlac@otelco.netBeyond Organic is a direct selling company offering products that go “beyond organic” within the categories of cleansing and detoxifi cation, toxic-free skin and body care, live snacks and beverages, pure mountain spring water, and nutrient dense beef and dairy products shipped direct from the Beyond Organic farm and facility to your family.

PILATES

BODY LANGUAGE, INC.305 Jefferson St., Ste. C256-704-5080sybil@bodylanguagepilates.comBodyLanguagePilates.com

Our goal is to teach individ-uals how to take control of their health and well-being through the Pilates method, creating a wholesome per-son of sound mind, body,

and spirit. Private, semi-private and group training on the equipment is available along with group mat classes.


PRIVATE YOGA LESSON

YOGA DHARMA DOWNTOWNSuzanne Newton, DirectorYoga Alliance E-RYT 500Huntsville, AL [email protected] Private Yoga Instruction is an opportunity to address your specifi c needs, receive guidance about techniques, and to ask questions. Some reasons to have a private class: chronic pain and/or weakness due to injury or illness, energy imbalances, anxiety, depression, self esteem issues and lack of focus. Private study can help you to refi ne your asana and pranayama techniques with a practice program designed specifi cally for you. 90 minutes sessions are held in a Twickenham studio near the hospital district. Contact the Director to dis-cuss your goals and to make an appointment. Students are accepted at the Director’s discretion.

REIKI

MARY MORALESUniversal & Karuna Reiki Master256-584-8081 [email protected]

Reiki is a simple natural and safe method of healing. Reiki treats the physical body, the emotions, and the mind and spirit, creating many benefi cial effects. Many have experienced miraculous results. Reiki works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic

techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

REIKI FREE CLINIC (NO CHARGE)Shari Feinman-Prior, MS, MRET 915 Merchant Walk Way, SWHuntsville, AL [email protected], every Third Saturday of each month. Contact Shari Feinman-Prior at [email protected] for info.

SHAMAN HEALER

KATY GLENN WILLIS256-426-0232KatyShamanHealer.com

Spiritually Assisted Intuitive Read-ings, Energetic Healing and Bal-ancing for People and Pets, World Culture Shamanic Training, Spirit Midwife: Assistance for individual and caregivers during Death & Dy-ing Process. Forty years of training and experience.

SHAMAN HEALER

WATER, WILLOW & MOON SHAMANIC HEALINGJeffrey Rich256- 337- [email protected]

"Medicine for the Soul," shaman-ic healing is the sacred technol-ogy which can help you achieve wholeness by addressing the spiritual causes of dis ease.

Empty? Out of sorts? Something "just not right"? "Haven't been the same since ..."?Explore the techniques of

shamanic healing and fi nd answers. Offering Soul Retrieval, Thoughtform Unraveling, Illumination, Space Clearing, Past Life Work and much more.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

JACI [email protected] A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves pos-ture, and helps resolve chronic pain. Cre-ated by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Struc-tural Integration has been scientifi cally validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefi ts.

SUSAN K. JEFFREYSAdvanced Practitioner Lic.#249Dr. Ida P. ROLF method2336A Whitesburg Drive256-512-2094 RolfGuild.org

Serving Huntsville since 1995

“When the body gets working appropriately, then the force of gravity can fl ow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.” —Ida P. Rolf

WHOLE FOOD NUTRITION

ISABODY FOR THE WHOLE BODYEric J. Collier256-509-9807 CronusNutrition.com

Eric has teamed up with a 10-year-old health, wellness, and nutritional supplement company that offers only high-quality, natural, no-compromise prod-ucts. Their world-class Research & Development team of 25 full time scientists ensures that the ingredients and products are en-

gineered for safety, purity and potency. The IsaLean meal replacements shakes are made of high-quality un-denatured protein from New Zealand dairy cows that exceed USDA organic standards and sourced exclusively from grass-fed dairy cows not treated with hormones or antibiotics.

JUICE PLUS WELLNESS COACHNutrition Made EasyNikki Skidmore256-527-3822 NikkiSkidmoreJuicePlus.comSimple, whole food nutrition of 25 fruits and vegetables a day helps ensure you get the nutrition your body desperately needs. Juice Plus+ is the best, most affordable way to bridge the gap between what you should and do eat. Kids eat Juice Plus+ free with an adult order. Call Nikki today to fi nd out how.

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

YOGA DHARMA DOWNTOWNSuzanne Newton, DirectorYoga Alliance E-RYT 500Huntsville, AL [email protected] The Intensive Studies Program is designed for dedi-cated yoga practitioners with a minimum of three years of classroom training. If your focus is on personal development of your practice and/or earning CEUs for the Yoga Alliance registration requirements, you may attend individual workshops that are offered on a semi-regular basis. Another option is to join a Modules Group for 200 Hours of training and earn a Teaching Certifi cate upon passing the Assessments. A new Modules Group is forming now for the 2013-2014 year. Questions? Contact the Director by email or a scheduled phone call.


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