June 2011 EVOLVING by Evolving Magazine

June 2011 ~ Vol. III, Issue 4

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Unleash Your Healing Potential Eating Well in Kansas City Inside this Issue

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contents Dear Friend,

When I started Evolving Woman in 1994, the pervasive thought at the time from potential business owners was, “I want to follow my dreams and provide a holistic or metaphysical service, but will people pay for non-traditional methods?” Many people were stuck in feelings of inferiority, that they didn’t “deserve” to be successful and make a living while pursuing their dreams. Plus, in conservative Kansas City, it seemed far fetched to make a living as something as out-there as a massage therapist or Reiki practitioner. Luckily, how the times have changed! Today, I see thriving businesses providing vital services to the community. What a blessing that we have learned to put ourselves out there in business, claiming deserved success while nurturing and healing our neighbors. The pages of Evolving are filled each month with these brave, pioneer folks. This month’s theme is the holistic business model — with a special section on women in business — so we may all learn the valuable lessons of how to form a vision, take a chance and create a prosperous, mutuallybeneficial future.

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Like all of Eva Wojcik’s Energyscapes, "Coming" illustrates the manifestation of universal creative life force energy constantly moving throughout all living things. Her art strives to reconnect people with the natural world and their own place within the web of life. Everything is connected through energy. Eva is an artist and writer exploring the external and internal landscapes through which we all move. As a visual artist she works with watercolors, Sakura, Staedtler, and Faber-Castell pen/ink to create abstract land and waterscapes. Much of her poetry and nonfiction focuses upon historicalcultural subjects connected to South Dakota during the 1890-1891 period. Her historical writing has appeared in American Indian Quarterly, Trust and Survival, 32.3 Summer 2008. Eva’s art is viewable online at www.evaenergyscapes.wordpress.com. Originals and prints are available for purchase and exhibition. Contact Eva Wojcik via emw3777@yahoo.com or 816.914-2725.

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Kansas College of Chinese Medicine Enter an exciting new career in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Massage, and Qigong Have an Associate Degree? Enroll in Master of Science in Oriental Medicine Program, Scholarships available NOW. Need an Associate Degree? Ask for work study option Open House: 3:00-5:00 pm, June 18, 2011 Web: www.kccm.edu 14720 Metcalf Ave. Suite 130 Overland Park, KS 66223

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Local Entrepreneur Creates Personalized Cards for Support and Connection A new line of cards with an innovative delivery twist recently entered the card market from a new direction. Heartpings™ are designed to comfort people going through one of life’s complications or simply to communicate, “I’m thinking of you.” The cards were inspired by Kansas City entrepreneur, Ingrid Busch, when her own life became challenging. Heartpings™ link good intentions with the necessity of ease and convenience. After senders create personal messages online, cards are automatically delivered every three, seven or 30 days through regular US mail. Heartpings™ can be selected from six sentiments – Courage, Acceptance, Patience, Serenity, Affirmation and Sorrow, or senders can create their own through a “Design Your Own” function. Each sentiment family includes six cards. Visitors to www.heartpings.com select the sentiment which best reflects the messages they want to share; add their signature to each card; a personal message if desired; include their return address and the address of the recipient; select a delivery option and confirm their order on the secure website. The cards are sent automatically with a firstclass stamp.

Once a visitor has confirmed an order, email reminders will be sent after each card has mailed. If the sender wants to change a message, they can do so prior to the next scheduled mail date. “In today’s world we have many roles to play. And to play them, we have all turned to quick cell phone calls between meetings or text messages while waiting in the grocery line,” Busch said. “Our lives are busy. They are stretched. Yet, in our role as friends, mothers, sisters, brothers, fathers we are also feeling the nagging itch of discontent at lives too thinly lived.” According to one recipient of the cards “I felt like I got a big hug every time I opened the envelope.” One sender shared that sending cards to help someone through a difficult divorce made him feel he’d reclaimed something good in himself. In defining the vision which frames Heartpings™, Busch shares, “Life circumstances take time to overcome. One card, received one day is nice; yet it isn't enough. We need to be more present during the times we’re needed most – when life is most uncertain. By sending a card every three, seven or 30 days we have the opportunity to say, I’m thinking of you. I’m with you. I care.”

Meet and Greet Author Margaret Ann Lembo Meet Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening: Transform Your Reality Using Crystals, Color, Aromatherapy, The Power of Positive Thought (Llewellyn Worldwide) and the Angel Gemstone Oracle Deck on Friday, June 30 from 6 – 7 p.m., FREE! Then stay for Introduction to Chakra Awakening. Bring balance, prosperity, joy, and overall wellness to your life. Use gemstones and crystals to tap into the amazing energy within you. This event gives you an overview of the seven main chakras that influence everything from prosperity and self-confidence to communication and intuition. Experience simple techniques with gems, crystals, affirmations and aromatherapy to manifest any goal and create positive change in your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 7:30 -9:30 PM $20 at Crescent Springs, 7317 W. 80th Street, Overland Park. Call 913-341-2044 to register Margaret Ann Lembo (Boynton Beach, FL) is a spiritual practitioner and owner of The Crystal Garden, a spiritual center and gift shop. For more than twenty years, she has led workshops and

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classes around the country. Her audio CDs (guided meditations and more) are distributed nationally. She is also the president of the Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR). Visit her online at www.margaretannlembo.com.

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New Web Site Networks Kansas City’s Holistic Health Community Wellmonics, LLC, a local womanowned business, announces the recent launch of www.Wellmonics.com, a Web site created specifically to network local holistic (alternative, natural) health communities. Wellmonics™ provides individual communities their own page with links to content created by and for that community. Kansas City is the first community. Founded by Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner Nancy Steele, Wellmonics.com was designed to emulate the flavor of a local co-op with members working together for the benefit of each individual as well as the group. Wellmonics members are practitioners or product providers who serve the local community, and they provide most of the site’s content in the form of articles, calendar events, glossary term definitions and discussions, and member coupons and special offers. Members’ content is linked to their profile that provides contact, bio and other information. Individually, this increases member visibility and helps

him/her connect with site visitors. The group also benefits because the combined activity of members creating, updating and sharing or linking content raises the site's rankings with Google and other search engines, resulting in higher placement in search results. Members also have many opportunities to network and develop relationships with each other in a private members-only area of their community. Their own calendar includes events such as training opportunities and business seminars. They may engage in forum discussions, author and share articles on health or business-building topics, enter the chat room, and even private message other members. Membership options allow a member to network only, or network and promote publicly. Wellmonics™… opening pathways to greater health, wellness and wellbeing: www.Wellmonics.com; KansasCity@Wellmonics.com; Facebook: Wellmonics Kansas City.

The Power of Silence Silence is the container out of which your intuition can reveal herself. When your mind’s racing, when the music is blaring, or when a garbage truck is barreling down the street, it’s very hard to hear the subtle promptings of your inner wisdom. In a world where each moment can easily be filled with making phone calls, checking email, or sending text messages, short periods and, eventually, longer stretches of silence are imperative for cultivating a rich inner world. Each winter during my annual women’s retreat I inform students during our opening circle that we will observe silence every day from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. and that for the duration of the retreat they are requested to relinquish their reading materials, stay off their computers and cell phones, and keep the TV and DVD players off. Although they’ve been told about this beforehand, I can still see the color drain from their faces when I share the morbid news! I know, I know: it can be terrifying to strip away the things that keep us busy and to face what’s inside us. Open space is scary, and we want to fill it to find comfort. But once people actually do clear away distractions, they learn to fall in love with silence and spaciousness. Here are some ways to bring more sacred silence into your life: • Spend the early-morning hours — until after breakfast — in silence. Don’t check email, and turn off the ringer on your phone (and/or turn off your cell

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phone). If you live with others, get them on board, and practice relating to one another in a different way — through loving touch, notes, and glances. • Eat one meal a day alone — without reading, listening to music, surfing the Web, or watching TV. If you have children, do it once a week or every other day. Alternatively, have a solo breakfast or lunch when the kids are at school or napping. • Go on a technology fast one day a week. Stay away from your phone, computer, TV, iPod, even any sort of reading materials. Spend time outside, get out your art supplies, take a yoga class. Go for a bike ride, or have a picnic with your family. Sit outside and do absolutely nothing. • Go on a silent retreat at least once a year. • Have a silent retreat at home for one hour, half a day, a full day, or a weekend • Set your phone so that calls automatically go to voice mail. Then choose when you want to call people back. Ultimately silence becomes a serene stillness that you carry inside you — even as you cross the street in Times Square. Excerpted from the book The Way of the Happy Woman © 2011 by Sara Avant Stover. www.TheWayoftheHappyWoman.com Printed with permission of New World Library, Novato, CA. www.newworldlibrary.com

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On May 1, 2011, EVOLVING celebrated its two-year anniversary with readers, writers and advertisers by hosting a health/wellness fair at Unity Temple on the Plaza. The day was celebrated with live music, free massages and energy work as well as a variety of vendors and community. Photos on facing page clockwise upper left corner: EVOLVING readers mingle with advertisers; Daniel Hilgedick with son, Danny; foot massage/reflexology by Susan Willams; EVOLVING ad designer, Maitreya Zohar; Christina Speer; EVOLVING staff, Judy Kirkpatrick, Jill Dutton, Karen Cowdry, Connie Humiston; jewelry by Alberta Coccaccia; musician, Victor Dougherty; raw chocolates by Tracie Walker. Photos this page: EVOLVING writer Jude LaClaire and Christine Garvey (Cornerstone Foundation); author, Tom Anderson; advertisers, ChristiElla Merrick and Janalea Hoffman; two EVOLVING readers; Mark Green (Aquarius Books) and another reader; John Hoefer (Corestar Energy School) gives energy work to Paulla Levitch.

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The Business of Women Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet. —Susan B. Anthony

ould women in business for themselves today agree with Susan B. Anthony, the leader of the women’s suffrage movement for over fifty years? Let’s look at the status of women-owned businesses and see how women are faring with running businesses and self care. Women are actively competing, with the number of women-owned businesses doubling in the last 12 years. In the 35-46 age group, more women than men are starting businesses. According to the Census Bureau, IRS and SBA, women own 38 percent of all businesses. Do women run their businesses differently than men? Studies of small businesses suggest they do. Contained growth and work-family balance are part of their style. “Women entrepreneurs are fiscally more conservative, emphasizing profitability and quality over rapid growth, and their management policies seek to minimize work-family conflicts.” (Businessweek Online: Frontier; May 3, 2000.) Women have less access to capital than men do, which inhibits fast growth. On average, self-employed women earn about half of what self-employed men earn. Women choose to keep their businesses smaller, have less debt and take fewer financial risks. Women’s businesses are rarely larger than 100 employees. They seem to prefer smaller companies

because they can manage their family responsibilities better, may not be aware of funding opportunities for growth and want to maintain control of the business. They tend to be more customer-oriented and build on connections they have. Women gather information and advice from a variety of sources, are more likely to be self-education oriented and attend more seminars offered for small businesses. Women are less focused on hierarchy and their style tends to be more collaborative. Their businesses are more likely to serve consumers than male-owned businesses. The differences between men and women can be attributed to the socialization process of girls and young women; but, very importantly, we react differently to stress. Stress produces hormones called cortisol and epinephrine, which raise a person’s blood pressure and circulating blood sugar level, lowering the effectiveness of the immune system. However, in women, when those hormones are produced, oxytocin is also released from the brain, countering the production of these hormones. Oxytocin promotes nurturing and relaxation. Women then turn to "tend and befriend" (UCLA Study on Friendship Among Women; Drs. Taylor & Klein), nurturing others and gathering with women. As they befriend others, more oxytocin is produced, which has a calming effect. This is quite different from the male response to stress of bottling it up or getting more aggressive. This may explain why women run their businesses and work differently as they experience the stress of being wives, mothers, friends, colleagues and workers.

This does not mean that women are immune to stress. What this bio-chemical difference tells us is that we must do things differently to be healthy as we face the stressors of being leaders at home and in the workplace. If we pay attention to our need to nurture others and to be cared for in return, we will be able to be healthier physically, emotionally and in our relationships. Learning to honor our needs is central to meeting the challenging demands of home and work. So, women in business is the business of women. Perhaps Susan B. had it right when she said our ability to be financially self-supportive and independent would make us happy. But that may happen only if we listen to our bodies, spirits and emotions in selfnurturing ways as we "tend and befriend" others in the work and home environments. One of Susan B. Anthony’s last public statements can be our motto in this regard: “Failure is impossible.” Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. LCPC, LCSW is a counselor, educator and author. For counseling appointments, seminars, training, speaking engagements or information on Neurobehavioral Programs call 913-322-5622. For more information about Jude LaClaire or the Kansas City Holistic Centre, go to www.kcholistic.com. jude@kcholistic.com.

food conscious

It Takes a Community Bethany Klug, D.O.

here’s no doubt about it. Making healthy lifestyle changes is easier, and fun, with the support of friends. In Holden, MO, the entire town has joined together for Fight the Fat Challenge. Sue Huber leads the Green team, focusing on eating more greens. A big hit with the team has been green smoothies. Many team members reported improved sleep, energy and clearer skin. Some even lowered their diabetes medications. Sue taught them to prepare simple healthy foods like hummus, another big hit with the team. She also got them moving with a treasure hunt and tai chi classes. Everyone the Green team started the twelve-week Fight the Fat challenge weighing over 200, some even 300 pounds. Many have dropped twenty or more pounds. Several families in Higginsville, MO got tired of not knowing where their food came from or how it was raised. So they’ve created a community garden. Other families already raise hens, pigs and cattle. Their plan is to sell or trade produce, eggs and meat between themselves. Ruthann Betz-Essinger cooks one meal and eats for a week. She and two friends formed a cooking cooperative. Each of them prepares a single meal large enough

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to feed all three families and package it up. They meet once a week to exchange the food. They each get three meals and often have leftovers enough to provide two more meals. It takes less planning, shopping and cleanup time to cook one meal than several meals. Since the meals only need heating, preparation and clean-up is reduced, leaving more time for other, often more enjoyable activities. A meal prepared at home is almost always less expensive and more nutritious than eating out. Try this Liver Cleanse Smoothie or search the web. Green smoothie recipes abound! Bethany Klug is a physician for whom food is a doorway to personal, community and planetary health. Learn more about her practice of “Restoring Health with Holistic Medicine” at 913-642-1900 and www.bethanyklug.com.

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f Charlie Sheen were to look at you across the table at a bar and say, “I love you,” would you trust he means it? If a Himalayan Master after a yoga class looked at you and said, “I love you,” would you trust those words? Aadil Palkhivala’s story of a great Hawaiian healer touched us all when teaching us this spring. He shared: "The Island placed the most hardened criminals in a prison off the side of the big island. They were the worst-of-theworse: psychotic, criminally-insane and considered hopeless humans for their horrific deeds of murder, torture and violence. "Every prison guard assigned to these men could not tolerate being in the prison with them for more than a few days. The warden noticed that one young guard did not quit. He asked why. The guard knew the great Kahuna who had offered to help these men. "The warden sought out the Kahuna who asked for photos of the 30 or so men. Each day for 30 days, sometimes twice, he looked at each photo and repeated the mantra: “I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. May all good come to you. I bless you. Thank you.” As the story goes, each of the hardened criminals rehabilitated. They moved back into society, functioning as contributing and responsible citizens. It is my new mantra: “I Love You. I’m Sorry. Please Forgive me. May all good come to you. Thank you.” In my world, love makes love safe. Love means I consciously will NOT hurt you with my words, deeds, or actions. Love is responsible, vulnerable, trusting, caring, sharing while giving “respect” to the other. It vibrates at the highest level of human emotion and thus is the most powerful force on Earth. This “saying” or “tune” or energy of mantra shared at The Yoga School comes from the Hooponopono Hawaiian art which says we prosper by taking 100 percent responsibility for ourselves. That includes our success, opportunities, happiness, sadness, anxiety, ego, manipulations, control issues, addictions and problems or challenges. The name ho'oponopono is the mantra; "I love you, I'm sorry, please forgive me; may all good flow to you. Thank you." By saying this in a sincere way many times to those who have hurt or upset you, you clear memories. If challenged — say money flow wor-

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Please Forgive me. May all good come to you. Thank you. ries — say to yourself: "I accept responsibility for having limited money. There is something inside me causing this challenge.” To your own heart, mind and spirit direct: “I am sorry, I love you, and (Yes you are loving self now raising your esteem and value) please forgive me. All good now flows to me. Thank you." Repeat again and again to clear memories or feelings which may restrict the flow of prosperity. Or clear anything: old hurts, relationships, health, grief, anxiety and fear. I’ve practiced this mantra with amazing results. A student at The Yoga School, was projecting her irritations and frustrations on me. After three “healings” of the mantra, she now smiles at me! She has written a supportive email. Amazing indeed! And remember whenever you embrace a problem and/or success, you are 100 percent responsible for it. Soon you will hear the words more often: “I Love You.” You will feel it! You will help our world TRUST the resonance of harming no one and keeping love safe. Suzette Scholtes has trained 100s of yoga teachers and reached 1000s of yoga students since 1984. The school is approved by the Kansas Board of Education, providing solid credentials and depth of yoga. www.theyogastudio.com or news@theyogastudio.com or 913-492-9594.

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Unleash Your Healing Potential Nancy Russell, M.D.

n my presentation to the annual Fibromyalgia Coalition International on May 13th, 2011 in Overland Park, Kansas, I gave an educational lecture on Unleashing Your Healing Potential. While this presentation was geared towards people with chronic health problems, it is appropriate for all who desire to be optimally well and proactive in their health care journey. As a holistic physician, the principles I strive to convey to my patients are to: 1. Get to know each person as an individual, one on one. 2. Get to the root of a person’s medical problem, rather than just treat the symptoms. 3. Personalize treatment, honoring each person’s individuality. And 4. Partnership with each person on his or her journey to optimal health. The questions that I answered in this presentation were: 1. Can I do this journey on my own? 2. Does sleep play a role in healing? 3. Can optimal nutrition change your life? 4. Does toxicity play a role in health? And 5. Is stress management helpful?

On the journey to wellness, genetics do play a role in health and predisposition to diseases. DNA however is dynamic and not static, so you can be your own engineer in how genetic make-up is expressed in the human body. Healthy lifestyles improve the expression of these genetic tendencies; while unhealthy lifestyles can damage the DNA and enhance tendencies to have a chronic health problem. The book, You-Staying Young by Mehmet Oz M.D. explains this process in detail on how to extend the warranty on the human body! Sleep is imperative for optimal health. Sleep deprivation can lead to fatigue, brain fog, decreased stamina and increased pain sensitivity. Good sleep is enhanced by a regular sleep and wake routine, staying in bed 7 to 8 hours each night, exercising regularly and minimizing caffeine and alcohol. If you have trouble sleeping, try a natural relaxant such as magnesium, melatonin or valarian root. Optimal nutrition can be life changing by eating mostly fresh, whole, unprocessed foods. Staple foods should include

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vegetables, legumes and whole grains with small amounts of fruits, nuts, eggs, fish and meats. Drink plenty of filtered water; 1/2 ounce for each pound of your ideal body weight. Respect your individuality for your own nutrition by paying attention to your age, sex, ancestry, metabolic type and blood type. I challenge you to get the book, “Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type” or get the app on your smart phone and follow it for 8 to 10 weeks. Eating right for your type can help to decrease inflammation, aches and pains — and, can increase energy, immunity and longevity. If you suffer from sneezing, runny nose, gas and bloating, stomach pain, headaches or fatigue after you eat, you may have food sensitivities. To assess this possible issue, you can obtain a food sensitivity blood test measuring IgG levels to different foods or go on an elimination diet. Many people are deficient in nutritional requirements, even if the diet is very good. In general, most people need at least the following supplements: Multi-vitamin and mineral, vitamin D3 and fish oil. It is important that your fish oil is molecularly distilled to be free of contaminants. Toxicity does play a role in optimal health and toxins surround us everyday. The common chemicals that can cause toxicity in our bodies are sugar, caffeine, alcohol, refined and processed food, so keep them to none or a minimum. Toxic chemicals to completely avoid are nico-

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tine, chlorine, all artificial sweeteners, hormones and pesticides in food, MSG, and many more. These chemicals are addicting, disrupt our metabolism and accelerate the aging process. Other ways to decrease toxins are to drink, cook and bathe in filtered water, use air cleaners in your environment, eat organic foods, exercise and sweat regularly and do a body cleanse or detox one to two times a year. Last, but not least on your journey to optimal health is to remember to take time for stress management. Suggestions are to take a nature walk, pray, meditate, breathe deep, be with your pets, garden, sew, or be creative in some way. Remember to just take time to be still and be gentle with your soul.

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cles so they will remove the pressure on the bones, stop pressing on the nerves and cease causing pain. I use many other techniques, including Emotional Freedom Technique. Eklectik Bliss ~ Deena Chouhdry An online yoga-ish boutique www.eklectikbliss.com; 816.877.7658 Bliss comes in many shapes and forms. Soy candles ~ yoga and cool clothing for women and men ~ eco-lotions ~ designer mats and bags ~ meditative items ~ inspirational chimes ~ patio lights, limited Vera Bradley, Indian hobo bags, Chakra Teas, one-of-a kind items. You never know what you will find! We are eclectik and funky and just fun! Visit us also at Stone Spirit Lodge (Westport, KCMO), Serenity on the Square (Liberty, MO) and spa items at Mind-Body Nutrition Day Spa (Liberty, MO). One thought, one gift, one OM at a time ... Karen Harrison Whole Life Center www.karenharrison.net 816.523.4440 Karen offers a variety of services to help you grow and heal on the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional levels. In counseling sessions, Karen can help you in the following areas: relationship, sexuality, depression, anxiety, family, and more. With tantra coaching, you will create a spiritual approach to working with sexual energy to propel your growth. With Reiki—energy healing sessions—you can reduce stress and relax and also learn how to give Reiki to yourself and others. With essential oils, you can learn to treat a variety of problems. Healing Journeys with Kaya 913-839-6309 www.KayaHewitt.com Over 20 years experience and 25+ alternative healing techniques. A session with Kaya is simply one of the best things you can do for yourself. Her broad range of knowledge, years of experience and the many techniques she is skilled in, provide for one of the most

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our biggest allies. Receive clarity, confirmations, insight and knowledge as you go forward into the light. Or give yourself peace of mind by connecting to a loved one who has passed on. Find out what is blocking your progress. Take the step to receive the words that you are meant to hear for your personal empowerment and enrichment. Also check Evolving events listing for group angel readings at the Land of Om in Overland Park: 913.232.9437 Kelly D. Murphy 913.634.7553 www.hipnokelly.com I have been a hypnotherapist in private practice for over 11 years and a holistic nutrition consultant for a little over 3 years. You can use hypnosis to help with smoking, weight management, anxiety, stress, phobias, fears, self esteem and so much more. My nutrition services provide each client with education about the most nutritious foods on the planet as well as guidance based upon each individuals personal goals, health history, body type, lifestyle and more. I also provide the opportunity to combine hypnotherapy and nutrition in one session. Midwest Myofascial Release Center 9200 Glenwood, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66062 913-706-2294 midwestmyofascialreleasecenter.com Jan Kelly is a licensed occupational therapist and massage therapist, with extensive training with the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach since 1998. Myofascial Release is a safe and effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. Experience the relaxation, comfort, calm and peace. Jan understands the physical pains our bodies endure. At Midwest Myofascial Release we combine Myofascial Release with a multitude of complementary approaches allowing for an individualized treatment program. Her goal is to return you to a pain free, healthy, active lifestyle.

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N2Paws pat@n2paws.com 816.522.7005 www.n2paws.com N2paws, founder Pat Hennessy, provides a holistic approach to behavior and wellness support of companion animals. Pat is a Level 2 TTouchTM Practitioner, CPDT, and member of IAABC, IAATH and AWA. Her method to companion animal care is through behavior education, energy work, and positive training – using practical tools for developing a strong partnership between people and animals, based on understanding and mutual respect. The N2paws philosophy is to enrich the lives of animals and their guardians through harmony, cooperation, and trust. Services include working with fear, shyness, aggression, etc., as

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to manage the stress in your daily life. Find a workout that is just right for you, leaving you invigorated, peaceful and centered with a stronger mind and body! Nancy Russell, MD Combined Healthcare Professionals Pursuing Healthcare You Deservesm 5140 N Antioch, KCMO drnancy.com; 816.453.5545 Are you tired of being “herded” through your medical office? Do you want your doctor to listen to you? Having trouble getting to know your doctor? Do you want to see the doctor and not the nurse? The revolutionary answer is here—this is the new normal: patient-driven, life-changing healthcare. The goal of Dr. Russell and her staff is to assist, support and nurture every patient (mind, body and spirit) on their path to optimal wellness in a safe, encouraging environment. You deserve to begin your journey today. Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care 10875 Grandview, Suite 2200, Overland Park, KS 913.345.0060 www.sastuncenter.com You will find some of the area’s finest healing professionals at the Sastun Center. We are dedicated to assisting you in creating your own individual path to optimum health. Through an integrative and collaborative approach, our practitioners use functional medicine, western allopathic medicine, naturopathic medicine, energy healing, massage and craniosacral therapy, acupuncture and Chinese herbs, meditation, yoga, counseling and psychiatry, biofeedback, and nutrition and lifestyle coaching to help you find your best you. Come to a caring office that practices the medicine of the future. The Tasteful Olive, 7945 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, Kansas A unique oil and vinegar shop; sample before you buy! Hours: M-F 10-6:00; Sat 85:30. 3rd Fri Nite open until 9 www.thetastefulolive.com 913.649.7900 A diet that includes good fats like olive oil is a heart healthy diet. Olive oil can also lower

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Wellmonics™ www.Wellmonics.com Facebook: Wellmonics Kansas City Kansas City’s holistic (alternative, natural) health community now has an online meeting place to connect, learn and grow. Founded by a KC practitioner, Wellmonics.com just recently launched with Kansas City as its first community. Find articles, calendar events, glossary discussions and coupons contributed by local Kansas City members, and linked to their profiles with contact and bio information. Get to know them. Learn what they do and how they may help you. If you’re a practitioner, check out the benefits of membership, which include public promotion and private networking. www.Wellmonics.com … opening pathways to greater health, wellness and well-being. Wellness on a Shoestring By Dr. Michelle Robin, 7410 Switzer, Shawnee, KS yourwellnessconnection.com 913.962.7408 Dr. Michelle Robin just released a new edition of her well-received book, Wellness on a Shoestring: Seven Habits for a Healthy Life. Dr. Robin takes the complexity out of being healthy by sharing the why and how of seven simple, cost-effective, healthy habits that will fundamentally improve your mindbody-spirit wellbeing. Each chapter challenges you with a self-assessment, explores the mind-body-spirit impacts of the habits and shares practical tips to incorporate them into your life. Included are stories of real clients who have seen shifts in their wellbeing. Find at Rainy Day Books, Amazon or Unity.

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By Linda Putthoff

The laws of attraction and abundance, as they relate to my business model, mean that what I need to do my work in the world will be available to me.

hen I was considering starting a small business I went to the library to do some research. There are many books on the subject of business startup; but at that time, I didn’t find any books that resonated with my ideas about how I wanted to organize MY business. If I were doing that research today, there might be abundant material on the shelves about business building while living in alignment with one’s values and staying clear about one’s vision; but when I was starting out, I thought I would have to write that book myself some day. I haven’t learned enough to write a business book, but there are a few basics that are working well for me. This month’s theme is “Holistic Business Models.” What is a holistic business model? Some questions to consider: ♦

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Are the business practices in alignment with one’s personal values? Are the principles of attraction and abundance utilized? Does the work/workplace honor its workers and its customers? Does the work help sustain “life balance?” Does the business use Earth’s resources responsibly? Does it allow for its own growth, change, transformation?

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These principles are nothing new. Most of what I practice, I learned from a very young age by watching my parents. My father taught me that maintaining ethical business practices that are in line with your personal value system is the bottom line. Fiscal responsibility is essential, but the bottom line of a financial report is not THE bottom line. I also learned that giving back to the community is an important part of doing business in the community. I learned from watching my mother. She got a big kick out of the “new” green movement that started getting attention a few decades ago. She always said that her generation had been “reducing, reusing and recycling” since the depression. She taught me to be grateful for the resources available to me, and to use them respectfully and creatively. From both my parents, I learned that people are not commodities. Each person is unique and precious. We are here – and privileged to be here – to care for each other. My childhood is where my holistic business model was grounded. I imagine there are as many “Holistic” models as there are unique individuals since each construct is based on how we can best express our gifts in the world. For my current business, I wanted to create a healing arts center with movement at its core, since that is my personal passion. Just as I approach physical work—starting from the energetic center and working outward from

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Most of what I practice, I learned from a very young age by watching my parents. My father taught me that maintaining ethical business practices that are in line with your personal value system is the bottom line. Fiscal responsibility is essential, but the bottom line of a financial report is not THE bottom line.

there – I began building my business by clearing space energetically and holding a vision. The vision was broad and lacking in details, but I sent it into the universe with the aim of manifesting “this or something greater for the good of all concerned.” I held a vision of a group of practitioners, who were all excellent at their work, compassionate with their students, willing to work together, and passionate about the amazing design of the human body. Then I watched the law of attraction at work. The phone rang. Someone got my name and number from someone. Would I like to meet? Yes, I would. This happened again and again. Sometimes there was seemingly a good fit, sometimes not. The universe was at work and providing abundantly. There are plenty of places to practice, plenty of people practicing, plenty of people looking for practitioners. If I did not believe this, I might have to imagine that this world is much more limited and limiting than it is. The laws of attraction and abundance, as they relate to my business model, mean that what I need to do my work in the world will be available to me. I took a class in small business start up. One of our exercises was to do research on our competitors, but I could not perceive the people doing the same work I am doing as competitors. Rather, they are RESOURCES. They are amazing, dedicated and talented people in my field. If I can help a potential client find a good fit I am happy to do so, even if that means sending them to another practitioner. I recall a study done with school children. The children were seated across a game board from each other with two colors of pieces on the board. The object was to get all the pieces to one side of the board in a certain amount of time. Students in Mexico were able to accomplish this task easily and quickly by cooperating. Students in the USA were challenged and often unable to complete the task because they tended to try to get all of

what they perceived to be “their” pieces across to one side while, of course, the child on the “other side” tried to do the same. This is a beautiful illustration of how our perceptions influence our experiences. In my business model, less complicated is better. I love my simple studio. As a teacher, I look for elegance in movement; less stress and strain brings greater ease of function. Much about my approach to life and business is simple. Are you familiar with the book, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten, by Robert Fulghum? He offers these words: ♦ ♦

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Play fair Live a balanced life — learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some Be aware of wonder Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that.

As a teacher, I want to be filled with wonder, always learning. As a business leader I want to encourage the people I work with to pursue a balanced life. As a woman I want to enjoy people as they move through their lives without having to try to understand why. Linda Putthoff is the director of Plaza Wellspring, a center for movement and healing arts offering yoga, pilates, gyrotonic, movement, and meditation. For information about appointments, classes, or speaking engagments call 913-432-6533 or visit www.plazawellspring.com EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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June 2011 ~ Vol. II, Issue 3

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Celebrating Whole, Seasonal, Organic and Local Eating

Inside this Issue: Let Food be Thy Medicine 2

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Eating Live, Becoming Whole 3

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Food: A Path of Awakening 4

by Natalie George

Healing Foods 5

by Jane Van Benthuson

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Eating Well in Kansas City Let Food be Thy Medicine — by Tracie Walker For the LOVE of Chocolate... Why do we love this superfood so much? Why does it instantly make us feel better? Why do some women have a strong craving for chocolate? Is chocolate really good for us? Where does it come from? What is cacao?

ell…I am glad you asked all these questions because I am here to tell you a little bit about this wonderful food! There is quite a history associated with chocolate. The origin of chocolate comes from the cacao bean (pronounced “kah-cow”) which grows on cacao trees native to Central and South America. The Mayans and Aztecs consumed this bitter fruit as part of many ritualistic ceremonies. Cacao was associated with wealth and was traded as currency in the ancient Central American civilizations. It was said that cacao made its way to Spain in the 1500’s by conquistador Hernan Cortes. Now fast forward to the 1800’s when the Europeans decided to add in the refined sugar and powdered milk to sweeten up this bitter cacao and turn it into what we are familiar with today as chocolate. Swiss chemist Henry Nestle and Swiss manufacturer Daniel Peter are to credit for the invention of the first milk chocolate bar which led to the largest food corporation in the world. I think we are all familiar with the household name, Nestle. I hate to admit it now, but one of my favorite chocolate bars growing up was a Nestle Crunch bar. So how is this ancient superfood good for us? When we leave out the refined sugar and dairy the health benefits are endless! The Cacao Bean (chocolate in its purest form) has a whole list of amazing compounds. The most well-known and beneficial property is the magnesium concentration. This vital mineral helps with practically everything! I encourage you to look it up. Cacao also has an extremely high concentration of antioxidants and we all know we need as many of these cancer-fighting friends as we can get with all the harmful toxins we are exposed to every day. Theobromine and Tryptophan are also worth mentioning as major components of the lovely cacao bean. Today, most of

The Cacao Bean (chocolate in its purest form) has a whole list of amazing compounds. The most well-known and beneficial property is the magnesium concentration. This vital mineral helps with practically everything! the world’s cacao is produced in Africa. Are you asking yourself, “How can this one little bean contain all this goodness and have such a rich history?” Now you can see why it is considered a Superfood. I highly encourage you to read David Wolfe’s book, “Naked Chocolate” to gain a deeper understanding of cacao. It was the source of most of my information. It also includes numerous delicious recipes. Below is one of my favorite recipes I created a couple years ago. It is on my website, www.simplyrawlifestyle.com and was developed by experimenting in my kitchen over the years with cacao powder.

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Chocolate Pudding Ingredients: 1 avocado 4 Tbsp cacao powder 1/4 cup agave nectar 4 dates, pitted and soaked 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp coconut oil To Prepare: Blend all ingredients in a Vita-Mix or high speed blender. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency. Let chill in fridge for a couple hours or overnight. Enjoy with fresh fruit! Are you dreaming about chocolate yet? If you need your chocolate fix and the above recipe doesn’t quite do it for you, I have just created an organic, raw, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free dark chocolate company named, One LOVE Chocolates. Check out www.onelovechocolates.com. The chocolates are made with only the purest organic raw ingredients. They can be purchased direct or at several retailers around the area and are gradually making their way to the shelves of many more. As always, thanks for reading and remember… “All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Tracie Walker is a certified Raw Food Chef. She has a home and small business in Overland Park where she offers raw food classes, special event catering, live demonstrations and has just started her own raw chocolate business. For more information about Tracie and her business please visit www.simplyrawlifestyle.com and www.onelove-chocolates.com

Eating Well in Kansas City Eating Live, Becoming Whole — by Kat Bowie Let the Summer Celebrations and Barbeques Begin!

ike anyone else, I love a good barbecue. I love the gathering of friends, the sitting around with a cold drink in my hand, thinking about eating my favorite celebration foods: Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, 7-Layer Salad, Onion Rings, Hamburgers, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, and Homemade Vanilla IceCream. HUH!?! Yes! This is the Raw Vegan column. You thought you were reading the wrong column there for a minute, didn’t you? Well, you are in the right place. Every one of those items mentioned above can be transformed into a raw vegan dish. Yep! It’s true! Have I ever lied to you? (You know I haven’t, so just don’t start!) Remember that the definition of being raw vegan is that there are no meat, eggs, cheese, dairy or fish and that nothing is heated over 118 degrees. So! How are these items made if they don’t have any meat, eggs, dairy, or fish? Will they taste like cardboard? Or will they actually taste like something I would really want to eat and would truly enjoy? Okay, basic cooking lesson here; if you cannot make these things taste good using the ingredients you grew up on, then you ain’t gonna magically be able to be a great raw vegan chef. Know what I mean, Jelly Bean? Transforming the dishes we grew up with into delicious Raw Vegan recipes requires being able to be a fairly decent cook to begin with and to understand the structures of cooking and building from there. But there are plenty of raw vegan cook books out there that already do that and once the basics are mastered the rest is quite tasty. So instead of potato salad, the salad is made with Jicama or parsnips or turnips or a mixture of root veggies. The Deviled Eggs, become Deviled Mushroom Caps, Onion Rings are still Onion Rings but dehydrated, Hamburgers are made from a mixture of nuts and ground veggies (don’t you dare make that face until you’ve tried one! Thought I didn’t see you didn’t you?). Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing becomes a 4-layer Carrot Cake dehydrated and frosted with Raw Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting that I will put up against any carrot cake I have ever eaten or made myself back in the day. And Vanilla Ice Cream? Oh, yeah! It’s still Vanilla Ice-Cream. I keep the container

of my electric ice cream maker in my deep-freeze all the time so that when it is time to make ice cream it’s ready. I love Peach Ice-Cream, too, but my favorite is Maple Praline Pecan Ice-Cream. You can even make Chocolate Ice-Cream or Chocolate syrup to drizzle over the ice-cream. Oh, we poor, poor raw vegans…we eat such yucky food. Wanna try some of these foods without cooking? Check out the Kansas City Raw Food Union on Meetup.com or as a Facebook group. There are potlucks twice a month on the first and third Saturdays. It’s a great way to try this food. You really will be surprised, pleasantly so, I believe. And the whole reason for this lifestyle is that raw vegan food is healing, healthy, and delicious! So, my gift to you for the Memorial Day Holiday and throughout the Summer months is a basic recipe for Vanilla Ice Cream. No dairy, no gluten, no white cane sugar. So for those with dairy or gluten sensitivities, or cholesterol issues, have I got a great recipe for you! Enjoy! And Have a Great Season of Celebration!

Dr. Kat’s Basic Raw Vegan Vanilla Ice-Cream 2 C Raw Cashews, soaked 2 hours in pure water, drained ¾ C Raw Honey or Agave Nectar ¾ C Coconut Oil 2 T Vanilla Extract 1-2 C Pure Water (start with only 1 C and add more if needed to ease the blending process) ½ t Real Salt In a High-powered blender blend all the ingredients. Blend until very smooth. It needs to be rich, creamy and similar in consistency to ranch dressing (which, yes can be made raw vegan, too). Pour into a container and place in the refrigerator until cooled completely. Pour mixture into the ice cream freezer container, plug in and let the machine do its thing! You can add many optional items, peppermint leaves and raw cacao nibs, fresh strawberries, sliced peaches, or just add ½ C of raw powdered cacao and turn it into Chocolate Ice-Cream. Use your imagination and don’t forget to taste it prior to freezing to make sure it is sweet enough. You can do that because there are not raw eggs in it. EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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Kat Bowie, Psy.D. (drkatbowie.com) is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Nutrition and its impact on the Body, Mind, Emotions and Spirit. Dr. Kat teaches classes on Live and Whole Food Nutrition and is the Co-Organizer with Jane Van Benthusen of the Kansas City Raw Food Union (http:// www.meetup.com/rawkansascity). Dr. Bowie and Dr. Raphael Smith are the co -owners of The Struan Center, LLC located at 4044 Central St. KCMO. For a list of her current classes and offerings please go to www.TheStruanCenter.com. Dr. Bowie can be rea ched at 816.960.4525 or through email at drkatbowie@att.net.

Eating Well in Kansas City Food: A Path of Awakening — by Natalie George Your Annual Health Screening

oday, I had my annual health screening at work. They measured my blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, glucose, weight, height and waist circumference. All of my numbers were healthy. Since this is a company-wide health screening, it has been the talk of the office for the past week as people have been comparing and sharing their results. There are quite a few of my co-workers with unhealthy readings and I’ve been surprised, disturbed, grateful and curious by the reactions. SURPRISED What surprises me the most is when my co-workers have unhealthy readings and say, “It’s hereditary!” and then do nothing about it or start taking medication. While they may be more inclined to have unhealthy readings due to genetics, what shocks me is that they do not seem to take into consideration that they were raised the same way their family members were raised and generally live and eat how their family members who have similar problems live and eat. I have two close friends who always believed that they had hereditary high cholesterol and were destined to have high cholesterol for the rest of their lives. This belief was invalidated when both of them drastically changed the way they ate, cutting out processed foods, meat, dairy

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I have been encouraged by these health screenings. The majority of those with negative results are taking their health into their own hands and making significant changes in their lives. This health screening has been an awakening for them. When people make the connection to their lifestyle and their health, I smile. and refined sugar. Suddenly, for the first time in their lives, they had healthy cholesterol readings. DISTURBED What disturbs me is that some of my co-workers have gone to see their doctors after receiving their health screening results and their doctors did not talk to them about successful diets that have reversed high cholesterol and other precursors of common diseases. They recommended exercise and the elimination of soda but none mentioned the high success rate of those who embrace a diet rich in plant-based foods. When one is confronted with taking cholesterol medication for the rest of one’s life or changing one’s diet, my dream is that doctors would strongly encourage the patient with the option, and education, of diet versus medication. If you are a doctor who highly advocates for a lifestyle and diet change with your patients over medication, Thank you!

My experience has been that this kind of doctor is the exception to the rule and I’d love to see that reversed! GRATEFUL On the other end of the spectrum, I have been encouraged by these health screenings. The majority of those with negative results are taking their health into their own hands and making significant changes in their lives. This health screening has been an awakening for them. When people make the connection to their lifestyle and their health, I smile. CURIOUS Since evaluating the various reactions to the unhealthy results, I have been curious as to what would happen if people believed that their condition was in their control and could minimally be blamed on their genetics? What would happen if doctors prescribed significant lifestyle changes such as a strong plantbased diet and there were an abun-

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dance of programs to support people in making these changes? What if doctors required a month of drinking vegetable juices before allowing medication to be prescribed? What if we did not have drugs to fall back on? Would we be more inclined to make changes, die prematurely or live every day feeling less than optimal? I’ve even asked myself, “What can I do?” I realize some of my questions may seem extreme but maybe extreme actions are needed right now when our population seems to be in such trouble with health.

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Eating Well in Kansas City Healing Foods — by Jane Van Benthuson Magical Mint

n our yard we grow flowers, a vegetable garden and many herbs. When I first planted mint in my front yard a neighbor said, “Oh no! That will take over!” I'm happy to say I didn't listen and even planted more kinds of mint. It does spread some, but it hasn't taken over my world and I've never had too much of it. If you are concerned or don't have the space-you can grow it in a container. I love having lot's of mint around as it's so yummy, good for you and a very diverse ingredient. Mint is known to have originated in Asia and the Mediterranean. In many cultures, mint has been a symbol of hospitality and was offered as a sign of welcome and friendship to guests as they arrived. In the Middle East, mint tea is still served to guests on their arrival. Mint was also often used as an air freshener and was placed in rooms and temples to clear and freshen the air. The Greeks and the Romans used mint as a perfume and a bath scent, as well as using it in medicine and in cooking. Mint was so revered by the ancient Greeks that they named the plant after the mythical character Minthe. Minthe, or Menthe as she is also known, was a river nymph. Hades, the God of the Underworld, fell in love with Minthe and wanted to make her his lover. However, Persephone, Hades' wife found out and in a fit of rage turned Minthe into a plant, so that everyone would walk all over her and trample her. Unable to undo the spell, Hades gave Minthe a wonderful aroma so that he could smell her and be near her when people trod on her. Mint is useful in a variety of illnesses, including respiratory infections, allergies, colic, flatulence, nausea and vomiting, fevers, asthma, anxiety and tension, ulcerative conditions, headaches and menstrual cramps.

Tummy Ache Tea 1 teaspoon dried peppermint or 2 teaspoons fresh 1 cup water 1 teaspoon honey

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Mint was so revered by the ancient Greeks that they named the plant after the mythical character Minthe. Minthe, or Menthe as she is also known, was a river nymph. Hades, the God of the Underworld, fell in love with Minthe and wanted to make her his lover.

Mint Pesto

Pear Mint Green Smoothie 4 whole Pears 5 chard leaves (or other green like spinach, romaine or kale) 1 cup of fresh mint2 cups Water Depending on the power of your blender you may need to cut everything up and then blend until smooth. Chill and serve.

(Eat with veggies as a dip or on pasta as a sauce.) 1 cup fresh mint. (I pack the mint lightly into a measuring cup) 6 cloves garlic peeled 1/2 cup raw shelled pecans 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tbs olive oil 1 tbs water Process all in food processor until creamy. Scrape the sides as needed.

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Bring water to a boil. Place strainer in a cup, and put herbs in the strainer. Fill the cup with boiled water. Cover the cup and steep for 10 minutes. Add honey. Take 3 or 4 times a day. It's full of nutrients too! Mint contains a number of vitamins and minerals. Mint is rich in Vitamins A and C and also contains smaller amounts of Vitamin B2. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant and may help to decrease the risk of certain cancers such as colon and rectal cancer. It doesn't take much for the vital nutrients to be obtained and be beneficial to one's health. Mint also contains a wide range of essential minerals such as manganese, copper, iron, potassium and calcium. You can also add fresh mint to your salads, salsas, chocolate shakes or ice creams and even throw a few leaves into your water bottle or a handful into your sun tea jar. I love watermelon and mint juice. Freshen up this summer and try using some mint as a healthy green for flavor, medicine and aromatherapy. You will be glad you did. Jane Van Benthusen is an alternative canc er thriver. She, along with her husband and y o u n g e s t son, teaches raw food classes, hosts a monthly potluck dinner in Lee's Summit, MO and offers alternative health support. You can learn more about her and her family at www.janevanbenthusen.com andwww.greenstgoods.com.

Eating Well in Kansas City Books — by Marianne Williamson A Course in Weight Loss mind reclaims its spiritual intelligence, your body will reclaim its natural intelligence as well. The 21 lessons in this book will take you on a deep, sacred journey. One step at a time, you will learn to shift your relationship with yourself — and your body — from one of fear to one of love. And you will begin to integrate the various parts of yourself—mind, body, and spirit—to become, once again, and in all ways, the beautiful and peaceful person you were created to be. As Williamson writes: “When it comes to your enjoyment of eating, your best days are not behind you but ahead of you!” So get ready to begin a new relationship with food . . . and with yourself.

21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever By Marianne Williamson

f your ‘weighty thinking’ does not change, then even if you lose weight, you’ll retain an overwhelming subconscious urge to gain it back. It’s less important how quickly you lose weight, and more important how holistically you lose weight; you want your mind, your emotions, and your body to all ‘lose weight.’ Weight that disappears from your body but not from your soul is simply recycling outward for a while, but is almost certain to return. It’s self-defeating, therefore, to struggle to drop excess weight unless you are also willing to drop the thought-forms that initially produced it and now hold it in place. What is the connection between spirituality and weight loss? Best-selling author Marianne Williamson is about to answer that question for you in her groundbreaking new book, bringing you 21 spiritual lessons to help you surrender your weight forever. These lessons form a holistic paradigm for weight loss, addressing the spiritual, emotional, and psychological elements involved in what Williamson refers to as “conscious weight loss.” If you are a food addict, a compulsive eater, or someone who for any reason sees food as the enemy, this book is for you.

The 21 lessons in this book will take you on a deep, sacred journey. One step at a time, you will learn to shift your relationship with yourself — and your body —from one of fear to one of love. A Course in Weight Loss addresses the true causal root of your weight-loss issues: a place within you where you have forgotten your divine perfection. This forgetfulness has confused not only your mind but also your body, making you reach for that which cannot sustain you . . . and reject that which does. As your EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed lecturer and the bestselling author of A Return to Love, Healing the Soul of America, A Woman’s Worth, Illuminata, Everyday Grace, The Gift of Change, and The Age of Miracles, among other works. Williamson has done extensive charitable organizing throughout the country in service to people with life-challenging illnesses (she founded Project Angel Food in Los Angeles). She also founded the grassroots campaign to establish a U.S. Department of Peace. To learn more about Williamson’s work, and to join her e-mail list for notices regarding her lectures and events, visit her Website: www.marianne.com

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June 2011 Aluna Michaels Aluna Michaels is a secondgeneration astrologer and soul evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two decades. Aluna is available for appointments in her home or by phone. Call (248) 583-1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Happy birthday Gemini! This month’s eclipse will give you insights into relationship “issues”. It can help clear up problems in a current connection – or clear your karma of “stuff” that causes you to attract the wrong type of person. Meditate and visualize positive interaction with your real or future love. Imagining possibilities can manifest your dreams! Cancer (June 21 – July 22) This month’s eclipse will help heal subconscious patterns from childhood that make you depressed or cause weird problems in your current home or work life. Allow anger and frustration to surface in meditation, as that is a step toward forgiveness and new possibilities! You could meet a new friend this month who will inspire you with the emotional changes s/he’s made. You can do it too!

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Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) If you’re looking for a new job, this could be your month! Abundant Jupiter is opening doors for you, so be hopeful! Even your current job could offer you more pay, or suddenly become a much more positive place to be. If you’ve been having problems with a sibling, close friend or co-worker, the issue will clear up. You can also conquer negative thinking patterns, so put your meditation energy in that direction! Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) If you’ve been having financial issues, or trouble at work, hang in there while situations clear up. Don’t do anything radical right now. Watch how things unfold and then see where you stand. Read books on spirituality and prosperity. Catherine Ponder’s Dynamic Laws of Prosperity would be a great start. The Universe wants to bless you with abundance, so open your mind to receive! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Any issues with relationships, self-esteem or body image will clear up. Meditation will bring solutions to even long-term problems. Your sex life will also improve. Since you’re feeling so good about yourself, you’ll be able to open up on a deeper level. You can trust your partner and the Universe too! If you’re contemplating any financial investments, you should have good luck in that area, too! Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Wow! Your dreams and meditations will reveal deep stuff that keep you from bonding in relationships. These revelations could cause you to release current bonds or to give ultimatums for how things could improve. If single, you could meet someone who is part

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of your new life direction. S/He will also inspire you in many ways. You’ll also be able to make deep changes in yourself so that patterns do not repeat themselves! Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) In order for a current relationship to work, you need similar goals and ambitions. If you don’t connect on that level, it will be hard for you to continue. It needs to be a bigger picture than just the two of you. If single, you’ll seek out spiritually-meaningful connections. You might also start a new health regime – raw foods, yoga or body work sessions. Keep your disciplines so they don’t merely become a fad that you tried! Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) This will be a great month with either work or relationships. You’ll have a good balance and be able to enjoy yourself, as well as feel successful (so important for Capricorn!). Stand firm about work issues because your instincts are good, and people will see that. If single, you could meet a new sweetie. If partnered, your “old” sweetie will feel new again! Try out a hobby like art classes, dancing or sports. Have fun! Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) If you’ve been struggling with long-term problems about emotions and relationships, have hope! You’ll have many breakthroughs this month! Meditation can even “evaporate” some of the issues. You’ve been bombarding your troubles with faith, whether you realize it or not, and the difficulties will give way. Just keep going with your spiritual disciplines when things get better, so you can truly receive the blessings you’ve created. Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) You will be feeling very optimistic. Positive thinking and affirmations really change your outlook and can even create a better reality. You’ll experience healing around any issues about sexuality, intimacy and trust. If you have money troubles, you’ll be presented with a solid remedy. Just take each step and follow through on the plan. In general, your mind is open to fresh ideas, and that will benefit you in many areas! Aries (March 21 – April 19) If you’re in a relationship, see how you can allow a stronger partnership to develop in certain areas. You don’t always have to go it alone or be in charge. Your partner has a brain too — and many good ideas! If single, you could meet someone solid and dependable who is seeking commitment. Finances will also be improving since abundant Jupiter is giving you a boost in that department! Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Jupiter has moved into your sign! Celebrate this once-each-twelve-year event by doting on yourself. Make sure you are getting plenty of rest and scheduling stress relief. Walk in nature; get a massage; practice yoga. Your self-esteem will blossom and you’ll be feeling good. Surround yourself with happy people. Let go of anything you want to change since you have courage now to do it.

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LIFE COACH Teri Higbee, Radiant Living Expert: Expert Weight Loss, Energy Therapies, Prosperity, Empowerment Processes, Clarity of Purpose, Shamanic Astrol. LoveWisdomWellness.com; 913-219-6788.

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June 2 (Cancelled) Meet the Author—Linda Howe Linda Howe’s Akashic Records workshop and book signing are CANCELLED—to be rescheduled. All of Linda’s books and cassettes are available at Aquarius. www.aquariusbooks.com

June 8 Guided Self Healing Meditation 7:00 PM Experience the ability of each of us to heal using a self healing meditation. Core Star Energy Healing 6045 Martway Suite 104 Mission, KS 913-831-4422 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

June 2 A Woman's Worth Kiva Leatherman will be the star guest on a Free Teleseminar from Carrie Jacobs' GIVE. Take charge and own your true worth! Details at GIVE-Connect.com/woman.

June 8 Canine Therapy Team Awareness 7:00-8:00pm – N2paws teaching introductory information for preparing to do therapy team work with your canine. Overland Park, KS $20 pat@n2paws.com 816-522-7005

June 4 (Begins) Yoga for Beginners A great intro to Hatha yoga with Becky Holsen. 6 week series. Saturdays 11:0012:30 at Plaza Wellspring, 1900 W. 47th Place, Suite 328, Westwood, KS. www.plazawellspring.com.

June 8 & 18 2 Resonance Repatterning® Tele-Series Radiant Release Weight Solution (or) Unlock the Mystery of Money! Create healthy new relationships with your body and/or your prosperity. Teri Higbee, 913-219-6788 or LWW@LoveWisdomWellness.com.

June 4, 11, 18, 23, 30, July 7 Reiki Level One and Kundalini Yoga Class with Sheri Woxland and Karen Carmack Introductory price: $150.00 Please call to reserve your seat: 816-415-2607 At The Healing Place, 1539 Maple Woods Dr. Liberty, MO 64068 June 4 Mindfulness Class with Kimberly Rowlands Living to live in the present and improve your mind!1-4pm ~ $40.00 Please call to reserve your seat: 816-415-2607 At The Healing Place, 1539 Maple Woods Dr. Liberty, MO 64068 June 7 FREE Taste Event! Interested in eating healthfully? Come to our FREE Taste Event, try some “cleanseworthy” food and learn more about classes and cleanses offered through Cleanse With Friends™. 6:30 p.m. Kindly RSVP by 6/4. www.meetup.com/ cleansewithfriends/calendar. June 7 Dairy—Benefits, Limits & Alternatives By Nutritionist Shelly Murray at Your Wellness Connection, 7410 Switzer, Shawnee. 10-11 a.m. $20, or free to Wellness Club members. Register: 913-962-7408. www.yourwellnessconnection.com.

June 9 Gluten-Free Living By Nutritionist Shelly Murray at Your Wellness Connection, 7410 Switzer, Shawnee. 12:00-1:00 p.m. $20, or free to Wellness Club members. Register: 913-962-7408. www.yourwellnessconnection.com. June 9 & 16 Practical Meditation By Stephanie Roth, www.redfeatherconnections.com. $33. 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Mystic Treasures, 7711-E N. Oak Trfwy, 816-420-0820. June 11 Canine Therapy Team Awareness 10:00-11:00am – N2paws teaching introductory information for preparing to do therapy team work with your canine. Overland Park, KS $20 pat@n2paws.com ~ 816-522-7005 June 11 Advanced Energy Healing Techniques 9 a.m.-6 p.m. with Stephanie Roth. Learn unique and powerful techniques—such as extractions, cord cutting, and infusions— to deepen your healing practice. Mission, KS. $88. 913-515-3271. www.redfeatherconnections.com June 12 Dreams Discussion Zane Matthews leads an informative and experiential discussion of dreams: interpretations, types of dreams, how to re-

member them. 2-5 p.m. at Aquarius. No charge. www.aquariusbooks.com.

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Week of June 13 Kickoff June Cleanses! Cleanse With Friends™—Whole, Natural Food Cleanse. Jump start weight loss! Tune up your health! This is an “eating” cleanse with Tamara Creighton. OP, Lenexa and ONLINE groups. www.meetup.com/ cleansewithfriends/calendar.

June 18 Join in Dr. Gao's Qigong club, learning custom QiGong exercises tailored especially for your personal goals, based on your personality and your physical condition.1:00 -3:00 pm at Kansas College of Chinese Medicine, 14720 Metcalf, suite 130, Overland Park, KS 67223. 913-871-6309

June 14 Nutrition 101 By Nutritionist Shelly Murray at Your Wellness Connection, 7410 Switzer, Shawnee. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $20, or free to Wellness Club members. Register: 913-962-7408. www.yourwellnessconnection.com. June 15 Journey Around the Medicine Wheel With Aislinn Firehawk, 7:30 -9:00 p.m. $150. RSVP at Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trfwy, 816-420-0820. June 15 Celestial Timings Repatterning Tele-Session 7-9 p.m. A key celestial event is chosen monthly. Using Resonance Repatterning®, flow with the energies of the Universe affecting you. Fee $13. Teri Higbee, 913-2196788 or www.lovewisdomwellness.com/ RR_proxy.htm. June 17 Chakra Class With At The Healing Place, 7-9 p.m. $20. Learn about the basic 7 chakras. RSVP at Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trfwy, 816-420-0820. June 17 Crystals & Stones Brenda McDaniels, leading crystal healing authority, teaches you how to use crystals and stones for healing, identify and work with master crystals and more. 7-9 p.m. $25. www.aquariusbooks.com. June 17 3rd Fri Nite Artwalk in Downtown OP! At The Tasteful Olive from 6:30-8:30 p.m. LIVE MUSIC with Carlos Garcia and his musical partner. A blend of favorite lively and romantic songs that will calm your soul and chase away all your blues! Come and sample olive oils and vinegars while you enjoy a festival atmosphere in the whole downtown with more music at the Clock Tower and many shops open until 9! (913-649-

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June 18 Exiting Career in Chinese Medicine! Open House on Sunday, , 3:00-5:00 pm. How to receive an associate degree in Oriental Bodywork with work study option for High school graduates? Parents are welcome. Kansas College of Chinese Medicine, 14720 Metcalf, suite 130, Overland Park, KS. 913-871-6309

June 18 Feng Shui for Your Health with Liz Brown Quality and quantity of chi in your environment can have a dramatic impact on your health. Learn cures to improve your life! Saturday, 1-4pm $54.00 includes a workbook Please call to reserve your seat: 816-415-2607 At The Healing Place 1539 Maple Woods Dr. Liberty, MO 64068 June 21 Be the Change—Transforming Health Care from the Inside Out Dr. Jane Murray will discuss her new book and views on what each of us can (and should) do to improve the way our health system works. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Reservations: (913) 345-0060. $20, includes refreshments and a copy of Dr Murray’s new book! June 23 Group Channeling w/Archangel Jeremiel "What the World Needs Now is Love," uplifting and diverse teachings at the Land of OM, OP, 7-9:30 p.m. Suggested Love Offering $20. Info: Jackie Mullinax, 913-206-1294. http:// Whenangelsspeaktous.com. June 25 Goddess Meetings 1:00 – 3:00pm Healing Journeys, Merriam, KS You are a Goddess full of Power, Beauty & Magic! Join our amazing group

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June 18 WAY OF WELL BEING A day of mindfulness in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh offering practices to cultivate wellbeing for individuals, families, communities and the planet, 9 am - 4 pm, Unity Temple on the Plaza, Classroom C, $90 - $35 sliding scale, registration: www.mindfulnesskc.org, 816-333-3043.

ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR CANCER PATIENTS By Appointment Since 2005 the Kansas City Healing Project has been providing energy healing sessions for cancer patients. Our clients have been experiencing a reduction of their stress, anxiety and pain levels from their treatment and disease. Donation basis. Contact John Hoefer at 816-718-6358 for details. KansasCityHealingProject.org

of women as we meet monthly to explore Goddess archetypes, learn ways to express our gifts, love and heal ourselves, and live our most beautiful & empowered lives! Love Offering, optional potluck lunch at 12noon. Call for address – 913-839-6309, www.KayaHewitt.com June 25 Our Inner Core: Psoas Presented by Sarah Breedlove, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Your lower back will thank you! Franklin Method uses Dynamic Imagery, Experiential Anatomy and Reconditioning Movement to activate the body/mind function. $60. www.plazawellspring.com. June 27 Intro to a Healthier YOU Using a Proven Lifestyle Plan First Line Therapy is a proven program of healthy eating, exercise and stress management that helps reduce or eliminate the need for medications to control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Free with Celtina Reinert, PharmD. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register: Sastun Center (913) 345-0060. www.sastuncenter.com. The Charmed Life Consciously Creating Your Reality You can have a life of joy, security, prosperity and love. Each of us creates our reality on a daily basis. Join EVOLVING publisher Jill Dutton to consciously create the life of your dreams. Tuesdays, starting July 5, for five weeks. 7-9 p.m. To provide interactive as well as individual growth opportunities, all groups are limited to 10 participants. Reserve your space early. Meets in Shawnee, KS. $72 for five weeks. RSVP to jill@evolvingmagazine.com. July 6 Radiant Living Monthly Group & Proxy Tele-Session Transform limiting attitudes and beliefs into Radiant Living using the energy psychology of Resonance Repatterning®. Fee $20. Teri Higbee, 913-219-6788 or www.lovewisdomwellness.com/RR_proxy.htm. July 7 Writing for Publication Are you a non-fiction writer looking to break into the print publishing field? Jill Dutton, publisher of EVOLVING, has more than 16 years experience as a published writer and author. She can help you determine the markets to pursue, help you set goals and offer experienced advice on how to get (and keep) paid work as a non-fiction writer. Thursdays, starting July 7, for five weeks. 7-9 p.m. To provide interactive as well as individual growth opportunities, all groups are limited to 10 participants. Reserve your space early. Meets in Shawnee, KS. $72 for five weeks. RSVP to jill@evolvingmagazine.com.

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY OF MINDFUL LIVING Practicing mindfulness in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh since 1997, every Monday except holidays at Unity Temple on the Plaza, Classroom C, 7 - 9 pm. Info at mindfulnesskc.org or info@mindfulnesskc.org MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE: HAWAIIAN LOMILOMI MASSAGE Deeply rejuvenating for body and spirit, performed by Tamara Creighton with prayerful intentions, music of the islands, hot stones and guided visualization. $20 off with this ad. www.tcreighton.com. 3RD FRI NITE ARTWALK IN DOWNTOWN OP! June 17 at The Tasteful Olive from 6:30-8:30 p.m. LIVE MUSIC with Carlos Garcia and his musical partner. A blend of favorite lively and romantic songs that will calm your soul and chase away all your blues! Come and sample olive oils and vinegars while you enjoy a festival atmosphere in the whole downtown with more music at the Clock Tower and many shops open until 9! 7945 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913-649-7900) www.thetastefulolive.com SACRED SUNDAYS 10am – 1pm Healing Journeys, Merriam, KS Join us Sunday mornings for a refreshing church alternative. You are welcome to drop in for any one or all of the activities: 10am – Yoga, 10:45 – Meditation, 11:15 Spiritual Discussion, 12noon – Food & Fellowship. Reservations are encouraged, Love Offering, Call for address: 913839-6309 www.KayaHewitt.com

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MONDAYS IN JUNE NOURISHING THE SOUL—HEALTHY EATING FOR WOMEN A 6:30-8:00 p.m. group experience in honoring your relationship with food and your body as something that needs to be unraveled and understood to be healed. Call presenter Karen Jalapa to register: (816) 8061245. www.sastuncenter.com. ASK YOUR ANGELS Every third Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Fran the Angel Lady will be teaching and taking your questions via Skype. $15. www.angelswithfran.org; 816.974.8075. MYSTIC THERAPY Tuesdays 7:30-8:45 p.m., beginning June 21. With Jane Gotch. Heal your body and mind while elevating your current level of consciousness through the channeling of a Force of Pure Love. www.plazawellspring.com YOGA IN THE PARK MWF, 7a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Healing Journeys, Antioch Park, KS. Join us at the east entrance to Antioch Park for Yoga in the great outdoors! This class will be taught in easy increments, allowing you to slowly develop strength and flexibility while waking up your body, mind & connection to life. Love Offering, Call to confirm location/weather: 913-839-6309 www.KayaHewitt.com THE CUTTING EDGE REGISTER NOW! Four 1-2 hour Almine Interactive Events in April, 2011 (now online) Learn cutting-edge cosmic information, pertinent to your daily life. www.spiritualmastery.com WOMEN'S WEB An evolving group of down-to-earth, real women of all ages exploring, honoring, and celebrating Goddess energy through ritual. We meet twice a month in Lawrence. For more information, kansaswomensweb@ sbcglobal.net LINK UP AT WHITE DEER LODGE 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m. Prayer, meditation and healing in the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. Free. No experience necessary. Daniel Baxley: shamanicpathways.net 816.769.7343.

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4 DAY BIOENERGY HEALING CLINIC First Tues of the month 7-9 PM, Fee: Donation. Reservations: Kim Meisinger 913-685-9939 http://web.mac.com/bioenergy/ HealingBioenergy/Movies_BLP.html REIKI CIRCLE Unity Church of Overland Park 10300 Antioch, OPKS. 2nd and 4th Mondays 7-9 pm. Love offering. All welcome. Receive a Reiki treatment. For flier: karen@karenharrison.net. 816-523-4440 WORKSHOPS OF HEALTH AND HEALING With Art Therapist, Dr. Avis GarrettBaptist. Information for yourself or groups: www.avisgarrett.com SACRED RELATIONSHIP 2nd or 3rd Saturday monthly - A beginning tantra class for singles and couples to experience the Divine. 7-9pm. Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga teacher. Leawood 816-523-4440, For flier with topic and date, karen@karenharrison.net LEARN BOWENWORK Manual therapy for pain relief, repetitive strain, chronic conditions, athletics. Works when nothing else does. Ongoing classes OP area: Nancy Pierson 512-750-4012. bowenworkacademyusa.com NCBTMB SPIRIT SHOW-UP 7 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of every month in OP to share the energy and joy as Spirit guides us. Love offering. Maitreya: 913.839.8745, http://maitreyazohar.com. SACRED WOMAN BELLY DANCE 1st & 4th Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. with Maya Zahira. Sacred aspects of belly dance class. Aquarius, 3936 Broadway, 816-931-6303, www.aquariusbooks.com.

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