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CONTENTS
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN September 2014
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FEATURE STORY
The power of touch Dr. Tracy Bretl

changes lives with osteopathic medicine
ON THE COVER:
DR. TRACY BRETL, D.O., S.C
Photography by Melissa Alderton Photography
DEPARTMENTS

6 LETTER FROM THE TEAM
A life worth living
7 MAKING CONNECTIONS
IN THE COMMUNITY
10 HEALTHY PETS

For your pets sake, take care of
yourself!
14 FIT BODIES

Get a better down dog with puppy dog
18 CHARTING A COURSE

Virgo Perfect imperfection
22 HEALTHY KIDS

Our kids have great potential to
Discovering your healing story place
12 Silence is golden
15 Fibromyalgia and chiropractic care
16 Do you desire prosperity?
20 You can get your omega-3s every day!
24 Supplements: Do they help with blood sugar control?
change our world
28 HERB BLURB

Red clover
36 HEALTHY FINANCES

How John D. Rockefeller, oil magnate,
helped save the whales
40 HEALTHY EATING

Tasty, simple, 3-ingredient Peanut
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44 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
44 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
46 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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25 Heading back to school impacts our pets as well!

26 The power of touch
29 Breathe easier with massage
30 Boost your immune health with chiropractic
32 Play and flow
33 Men, grief and feelings
34 Ten ways to plan a greener funeral
38 Get out of your own way by turning those negative thoughts
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A life worth living
Because we dont know when we will die, we get to think of life as an inexhaustible well. Yet everything happens only a certain number of times, and a very small
number really. How many more times will you remember a certain afternoon of
your childhood, an afternoon that is so deeply a part of your being that you cant
even conceive of your life without it? Perhaps four, five times more, perhaps not
even that. How many more times will you watch the full moon rise? Perhaps 20.
And yet it all seems limitless. Paul Bowles, The Sheltering Sky
Why are you running?
Our culture is obsessed with the concept of being busy. As a result, ours is a
hurried existence. Once the morning alarm blares, we race from the moment we
step out of bed to the moment we collapse back into it.
The more rushed your day, the more important you are. The more hours you
spend at work, the more dedicated you are. The more time you take moving, doing,
working, going the less time you have to ponder whether you are truly fulfilled.
As a nation, we boast of our greatness, yet a dismally small fraction of our days
are truly devoted to being happy. We survive solely for the weekend, the next
vacation, the upcoming holiday, the newest gadget. But when youre constantly
waiting for the next big thing, how many sunrises, embraces from your child,
smiles from your partner, walks in the park, enjoyable conversations, cuddles
with your pet and phone calls with an old friend have you missed?
When did you last live in the moment? When did you last feel the joy and
limitless possibility of life itself?
Take this moment and make it better
Imagine our world with a little less busy and a little more happiness. What if we
all spent a little more of our days focused on self-fulfillment? When were happy,
were better able to make others happy too.
You can be the spark that makes this happen. Make a promise right now
to focus on the moment; to experience joy and to share it with others.
If this task is daunting, the articles in the following pages can help. Our writers and
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you can make a positive difference in the lives of all whom you encounter.
Live today, dont just survive it. Remember: That new smartphone, the TV, the
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any of us have reached a point where the old stories of our

lives, as good or as bad as they are, need to be replaced
with stories for the future. These new stories may be
filled with hope, joy, new symbols, new players and a story line that
is healing. This becomes important because we tend to live out the
stories we believe in. Changing our stories can change how we live.
We have been taught that whatever our stories are, we have to
make the best of them. Nobody in our culture seems to think that
stories can be changed once they are told a few times. If the stories
are negative they can feel like a life sentence. We are the first
culture in history to believe this and this loss of story-changing
capacity is a source of pain.
For example, the early Greeks and Romans, and most other
early cultures, developed rich mythology to explain life events.
Changes in life could happen by the actions of the gods at any
time. If you went for a walk in the woods by a stream and saw
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consider this experience perfectly normal and wonderful, and

they would add your new gift to your identity.
Native American young men and women discovered new
stories on vision quests. They returned from being alone in the
wilderness for many days with new symbols and dreams to tribes
eagerly waiting to hear these sacred changes in the lives of their
young people. Perhaps they danced these stories and symbols for
the tribe around a great fire dedicated to celebration. These young
people then became initiated into adulthood and were given new
names based on their vision quest experiences. Some of the stories
became part of the culture.
Shamans from many cultures were very special people who had
been to the other side and returned with healing stories. When
someone was sick (including emotional illness), the healing story
was told and acted out. This process was imbued with many symbols
and activities that the Shaman felt necessary for healing to occur.
Perhaps you are thinking these examples are considered primitive. You would be right, but they worked! Why? Notice that in
these examples a change in life story was possible, and it could
happen at any time without judgment or analysis by anyone. This
was possible for one reason: These people had a constant access to
their Story Places. But what is a Story Place?
The Story Place is a space inside, and it is best envisioned as
located within your body. (Emotions live in the body.) It is the
place where we learned to be comfortable with stories as children.
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healthyPETS
For your
pets sake,
take care of
yourself!

By Jodie Gruenstern, DVM, CVA
s a holistic veterinarian, I would like to remind you, as

a pet guardian, that your pets well-being is dependent
upon and influenced by your emotional and physical
health. Take care of yourself!
There are many human health practitioners, resources and
products that can help you with your healthy life journey. Some of
these can be shared between you and your pet, which makes them
extra fun and economical:
We should all eat a variety of fresh, local, species-appropriate
foods every day.
We should all, humans and carnivores, get plenty of fresh air,
water and exercise every day.
These basic health recommendations have been reiterated by
many health practitioners time and again, yet these foundational
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principles, although the most important, seem to be the most

difficult to implement!
A species-appropriate diet
Eat a variety of fresh, local, species-appropriate foods? What does

this mean?
For your carnivorous dog or cat, this means mimic a prey-concept
diet as closely as possible. There are dozens of brands of commercial
raw diets and home prep recipes which can fulfill this need.
For a human, the choices are more complicated. Do you
consider yourself a primate vegetarian? Are you a hunter/gatherer
who follows a paleo diet? In either case, fresh and local will be
most nutritious. Starchy, processed foods fortified with synthetic,
laboratory-derived vitamins and minerals are not common sense
choices for you or your pet.
Adequate hydration is the

key to management of
two of the most important
health issues: detoxification
and weight balancing.
Healthy water
Are you drinking well water or city water? Is it being filtered?

Most people feel their water needs to be filtered to remove
heavy metals and other toxins. Did you know that ultra-filtered
water may be leading to sodium and trace mineral deficiencies?
Additionally, water that is devoid of solutes does not help you
retain moisture in your vessels to nurture your tissues. Despite
drinking more water, many live in a perpetual state of dehydration. To counter this phenomenon, some health practitioners
are recommending the addition of Celtic Sea Salt to water to
prevent dehydration. Adequate hydration is the key to management of two of the most important health issues: detoxification
and weight balancing.
Exercise
So, you say you have no time to exercise and enjoy the fresh air?
Multi-task and take your dog and yourself for a walk! A very
inspirational motivational speaker once said the attainment
of success is determined by what you do between 7 and 9 p.m.
Turn off that television! Whether you measure success by wealth
accumulation, physical fitness, the ability to care for others or the
happiness of your pet, those two hours per day can make or break
your achievements in these areas.
Emotional environment
Your dog or cat is like the proverbial canary in the coal mine. The
canary was sent into the mine to let miners know if the mine was
safe or not. Dont create an environment where your pet needs to
be a warning signal to you!
Your pet is like a sponge that soaks up the good and the bad
all around. There are dogs that are able to predict when a child is
about to have a seizure. Some are able to sniff out cancer. For eons,
dogs have naturally protected their guardians if threatened. Pets
are innately very sensitive and intuitive.
Be aware that an emotionally unstable environment will rub off
on your dog or cat. We see pets with phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders. Cats who incessantly lick out their fur are said to have
psychogenic neurodermatitis. We see hundreds of pets with allergies,
autoimmune diseases and cancer. It is uncanny to hear the stories
of the guardians in these same households and learn the similarities
between the pets and the human disorders in a given family.
Natural home health care
I have learned that some of the best natural health modalities that
can be shared among pets and pet parent are essential oils. These
can provide an all-inclusive approach to health management by

addressing prevention and treatment of mind-body disorders,
as well as environmental management. Each essential oil has
an emotional energetic as well as a medicinal component. For
example, the oil blend called Valor incites a sense of confidence or
bravery and is often called chiropractor in a bottle, as it seems to
help patients hold their adjustments. Human massage therapists
apply this to the foots vita flex points. I apply this to the underside
of the paws and lightly over the top of the head, ears and spine.
Copaiba is one of my favorite single oils. It smells very earthy. It
gives me a sense of connection and strength. It is high in a chemical constituent called beta-caryophyllene, which is a potent antiinflammatory. This is often the first oil I apply when layering on to
a pets inflamed, arthritic stifle, back or hip.
I call this type of massage and oil application petting with
intent. There is nothing more satisfying for the pet and pet parent
than this type of mutually beneficial interaction.
Jodie Gruenstern, DVM, CVA, is a UW-Madison graduate and
has been practicing veterinary medicine in Muskego since 1987.
She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and food therapist by
the Chi Institute. Dr. Jodie is the owner of the Animal Doctor
Holistic Veterinary Complex, an integrated small animal practice.
She has been an advocate for natural pet care through writing, speaking, radio,
television and the manufacturing of unique products. Dr. Jodie is founder of the
nonprofit iPAW: Integrating People for Animal Wellness. For more information,
healthy products or aneducational DVD, visit www.DrJodiesNaturalPets.com,
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Silence is golden
It opens doors to the answers
we all have inside

By Kim Hall
SHHHHHHHH CAN YOU FEEL THAT?
The dash is a simple reflection of a pause. When was the most

recent time you have experienced true, complete silence for more
than five minutes?
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The definition of silence is golden = keeping ones mouth shut is a

great virtue. Although this precise phrase was first recorded in 1848, it
is part of a much older proverb, Speech is silver and silence is golden.
It reminds me of the wise saying, We have two ears and one
mouth. Which means to listen twice as much as we speak. Hence
it makes sense that silence is golden. One of the quietest places we
can go is within, like a bear hibernating in the cave for the winter.
My journey experiencing silence began in 2001 in meditation
classes with Carol Roberts. It was perfect timing as I was balancing all
the business at work and building a family. The simple act of sitting in
silence was golden all on its own. The peace of mind and the answers
that showed up in those quiet times to simplify my life were profound.
I was hooked. It opened doors to listening through the silence.
There was more to the world than met my eyes. The silence
opened me to feel and heal. The silence opened my heart to listen.
Womens meditation retreats led me to learn more about Native
American practices. Gathering around the fire, playing the drums,
being in the stillness of nature through family adventure journeys
and a vision quest. They practice the West direction is the space,
and like the bear during hibernation, we go within.
The Art of Feminine Presence is a silent practice, shifting the
attention from our head bubble, where there is constant chatter,
to the womb and heart space. It shines light on the way to listen
and witness women in peace.
So much time of my life Ive spent in my head bubble analyzing
and over analyzing. Recently I experienced 10 days of silence on
a Vipassanna retreat. There are so many ways to savor the silence.
One of the quietest places we can go is within. My teacher Carol
Roberts said all of our answers are within. Its when we listen, we truly
win. My CARE teacher, Dr. Stuart, said we all have the ability to heal
ourselves when we slow enough to listen to what comes from within.
What amount of silence or quiet time is part of your every day
or week? Are you comfortable in silence? What amount of time
Imagine a world where a habit or

ritual of silence became mainstream,
where it was more than OK to
pause and reflect on our next best
step, to discover from within an
answer that can truly create a win.
can you be silent for?
There are so many ways we can get bursts of silence during
our everyday. Three golden ways that light the way are: a sunrise
(listen as the sun comes over the horizon on the beach), a sunset
(listen as the sun slips beyond the horizon with gratefulness of the
beauty it brings), the golden flame of a white candle (listen as it
shimmers and glows). Imagine a drive home with zero radio, zero
TV for 24 hours and letting go of your cell phone for an entire day.
You can observe cleansing silence in seven

ways:
Simply listening in nature
Walk in silence through a labyrinth
Sleep
Meditation classes
Vipassanna retreats
Art of Feminine Presence sessions
Awaken Higher Brain Living sessions
At our house, times are best when we practice peace time,

short bursts of 20 minutes of quiet time after school and work.
It simply calms everyone after a day in the classroom and buses
full of busy energy.
Imagine a world where a habit or ritual of silence became
mainstream, where it was more than OK to pause and reflect on
our next best step, to discover from within an answer that can
truly create a win. While traveling in Egypt, I heard the mosques
sound for people to go into silent prayer several times a day. In
Bali, the rituals included morning offerings that expressed gratefulness. It is possible to create our own ritual honoring ourselves
in the silence.
The silence can transform us, our thoughts and our actions on
health and wealth. The inspirations silence will bring us can truly
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Get a better
down dog with
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dog

By Hope Zvara
f you are a yogi, then downward facing dog is probably a

staple posture in your practice; but as a yoga teacher for over
a decade, I have discovered that not all down dogs are created
equal. Many, in all actuality, are simply too restricted in the upper
body (shoulder girdle) to safely and properly practice this mighty
pose, and for those of us whom are not so stiff, we are so looseygoosey that we lack the true stability to hold ourselves properly
in down dog. Several years ago in a training with Gary Kraftsow
(creator of Viniyoga Therapy), he stated quite bluntly, If you
never do another down dog again in your yoga practice, you will
survive just fine. He unknowingly stemmed my interest in this
mysterious pose, and I soon began my quest to understand more.
Heres the quick scoop.
Most of our daily postures, habits and routines ask us to round

our bodies forward in a kyphotic like manner, leaving many of us
locked in a very hunched position with minimal mobility in our
scapulae, which essentially allow our actual shoulders to move.
Add tight hamstrings and a lack of good core awareness, and
youve got yourself the hunchback of downward facing dog.
It is unfortunate that many repeatedly force themselves into this
posture over and over again, finding any pinhole of flexibility they
can grasp and milk it for all its worth because that is what they
think they should be feeling or doing.
So what is a teacher to do? Introduce her students to their new
best friend puppy dog. Puppy dog allows students to face head
on the true restriction in their scapulae and surrounding muscles.
In puppy dog, students are not able to sag into the under arm or
bow outward in the elbows because the detloids and adjoining
muscles are too tight to move otherwise. As for the hamstrings
and rounded lower back, its now time to calm the ego and learn
that bending your knees is actually a better option for both the
hamstrings and lower back muscles, plus it will take the stress out
of the shoulders (in down dog too).
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Heres how:
1. Grab a yoga block and turn it to look like a rectangle on the
floor in front of you. Frame the block with your entire hand on
each side, palms facing inward toward the block.
2. Step back into forearm plank and find pelvic neutral, drawing
actively on your pelvic-core (bathroom muscles + deep core
muscles). Be mindful not to sag in the belly or push the booty
to the sky.
3. With a broad upper back and a long neck, press evenly through
the forearms from your elbow to the pinky finger.
4. Exhale deeply and float the hips up and back as you take a
small step in hinging the body into a triangle like position.
5. Continue to press evenly through the forearms and inward
on the block as you imagine you are ready to kick up into a
forearm balance (basically push away from the floor, not to
collapse into the upper body).
6. If you notice the back very rounded, bend the knees to help
gain length in the spine again, even if the knees are bent, you
can still press the heels and get a nice calf stretch.
7. Finally, where the body is hinged (the hip fold), deeply
contract the belly and pelvic floor muscles, imagine they are
drawing you back toward the wall. Your shoulders should not
have to do all the work; utilize your core for that.
8. Work five to ten breaths and then release to sit on the heels.
9. Incorporating puppy dog may take some getting used to, but
the long term benefit for your practice, shoulder health and
progression to other poses will be priceless.
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any fibromyalgia patients suffer from persistent backaches, neck pain, headaches, leg cramps, leg and foot
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Chiropractic is a natural approach to treating the body through
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that can help improve symptoms and quality of life. Chiropractic
can be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment.
Nutritional supplementation can assist in the treatment of many
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Do you
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prosperity?

By Dan Conlon
The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this

constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small
fire makes a small amount of heat.
A BURNING DESIRE TO BE, AND TO DO is the starting point
from which the dreamer must take off.

Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill
ost of us want to live a life that is deeply satisfying;

where it is common to do the things we desire without
concern for the time or the money it might require. A
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differently, of course, but it is part of the human condition to seek
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All of us possess an inner drive to live a life where we enjoy
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There is a difference between wanting something and developing a white-hot burning desire for the attainment of that dream.
Desire is deep yearning, the fire of passion and becoming energized
for achievement that stimulates the release of our human potential.
This level of desire is one of the most potent powers in the
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our heart desires is right there within us, waiting to be summoned.
Consider the meaning of this quote from Think and Grow Rich:
The oak sleeps in the acorn. The bird waits in the egg, and in the
highest vision of the soul, a waking angel stirs. DREAMS ARE THE
SEEDLINGS OF REALITY.
Movement toward our desired level of prosperity starts with our
thoughts. Our thinking influences every condition in our lives;
change your thoughts and change your experience, change your
experiences and change your life. You may be asking yourself: If it
is just this easy, why is it that most people do not enjoy a greater
success and wealth? Great question. There are conditions that hold
us back from reaching our full economic and personal potential:
1. It simply doesnt enter our consciousness that it is possible
to become wealthy. We think success is for someone else,

another class of people. Perhaps no one in our family or center
of influence has ever reached financial success; so there are no
role models to follow.
2. A clear decision to achieve wealth is never made. Consequently, the desire for attainment is weak and any attempts
to figure it out or find someone who is successful and ask her
how she did it lacks conviction.
3. Our habits hold us back. Habits of thought and behavior
interfere with progress. We need to overcome procrastination,
resistance to change and fear of failure.
As we fuel our desires into a white-hot burning blaze, we find
the energy, stamina and courage to act. As we act, we develop the
habits of delayed gratification and self-discipline. We willingly
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required advancement to reach your goal. Consider a home-based
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In 1988, I started a part-time home-based business that I still
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a little more than my $30,000-per-year job. I met this two-year
goal within six months. Within two years, I was earning more
than $30,000 per month. This experience is not uncommon in
home-based business. A home-based business can be that new
income vehicle that changes things for you too. I share this with
you to impress upon you the importance of good decisions and
the power of desire a white-hot burning desire.
DESIRE backed by FAITH, pushed reason aside, and inspired me
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chartingAcourse
Virgo
Perfect
imperfection
Dates: Aug. 22Sept. 21
Ruled by: Mercury
Element: Earth

By Barry Kerr
Though true for everyone, the following

information will feel more relevant to you
if your sun, North Node, Chiron and/or a
group of other planets are in Virgo on your
birth chart.
What is Virgos intention?
In the grand scheme of things, what we

are doing here, as spirits in human form, is
learning how to be conscious co-creators
in this time/space
dimension we call the
physical world. This
requires that we pay
attention to how this
world works, practically, on every level.
Hello, Virgo!
It is the Virgo in us
all that focuses attention on the details in
our experience. Virgos spiritual intention
is to get it right, to create life to the highest
order of potential. Thus, when we are in
our Virgo self, we might be fussy, particular and critical, as we are sensitive to everything that falls short of wholeness and
perfection. The world is giving us feedback
so we can improve our selves, our lives and
serve others by improving theirs.
In this process, our Mercury minds take
in and analyze a cascade

of information about how
everything around us and inside
of us works or doesnt work. In affect,
Virgo is our inner scientist, applying logic
and coolheaded reasoning to our experiences and our relationships. When we do
this well, we arrange our daily habits and
lifestyles in earthy ways that maintain our
health and wholeness, that ground us to
disconnected and/or impure. Something

is wrong physically, emotionally, mentally
or spiritually and we need to fix or get
rid of it. This can be experienced as physical illness, hyper-anxiety, over-analysis,
obsessive worry, obsession with details,
faultfinding, perfectionism,
being
right and inflexibility. There is a nagging
sense of dissatisfaction that longs for
wholeness and order.
To heal our Virgo
selves, we need to
learn to appreciate that though this
world appears to our logical minds to be
chaotic, fragmented and disconnected
from order and spirit, it is actually always
in perfect spiritual balance and harmony;
and so are we. With this polar perspective (Pisces/Neptune), we can accept, love
and serve ourselves, others, and the world
as they are, appreciating that we are each
on a unique journey back to conscious
wholeness as co-creators. Our job is to pay
Virgos spiritual intention is to

get it right, to create life to the
highest order of potential.
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the practical boundaries of life, and find

useful service. When we do this poorly, we
cut off feelings, suffer illnesses, create work
and relationship problems, and/or lose
spiritual perspective and connection.
What needs healing and

growth?
The wounded Virgo in each of us feels

incomplete,
scattered,
fragmented,
attention and learn to co-create with more

wisdom, faith, mastery and love.
What can I do this month?
To heal and evolve your Virgo self, pay

attention to how you participate with
others. Do you act on your feelings of
compassion? Serve others effectively?
Or just judge and criticize? How much
does your mind analyze and categorize,
and notice details, trying to make order
out of disorder? This is what our mind is
designed to do, but it needs balance with
our heart and intuition.
Is your mind helping you create healthy
routines, or causing obsessive and harmful
habits? Or do you rebel against routines
and order because you are disappointed
with the world? Are you living primarily
in your head, a mental cloud of disconnect
from feelings, or are you grounding into
your body and to the earth, feeling your
feelings, and taking care of yourself?
Additional support (current

planetary transits)
During September 2014, Venus is also in

Virgo while Mercury is in Libra. Venus,
planet of relationships, and Libra, sign of
relationships, are inviting and supporting
you to apply your super observant Virgo/
Mercury mind toward how you create and
experience your primary relationships. What
do you notice? How do you give and receive
feedback from the people in your life?
On Sept. 8, the Pisces full Moon (opposite Virgo) merges with Chiron, planet
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compassion and gratitude for the perfect
imperfection of being human.
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e all need omega-3s for a healthy heart and sharp

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PHOSPHATIDYLETHANOLAMINE (PE) helps build the myelin
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Our kids have

great potential
to change
our world
3 things we can do to help!

By Jill E. Greinke, MSW, LCSW, SAC
I dont want to work. I just want to bang on

the drum all day. Bang The Drum All

Day, song by Todd Rundgren, 1983
nd once again we are at the beginning of a new month: September.

In the United States, we celebrate
Labor Day on the first Monday of the
month. Wikipedia states:
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[Labor Day] is a celebration of the American labor movement and is dedicated to

the social and economic achievements of
workers. It constitutes a yearly national
tribute to the contributions workers have
made to the strength, prosperity, and wellbeing of their country. President Grover Cleveland signed the celebration of the day as a
national holiday six days after the end of the
Pullman Strike where a number of workers
died at the hands of the U.S. military and
U.S. Marshals. Most Americans also hail the
day as an end to summer.
September also is often the beginning of
the academic school year and in many
businesses and corporations it is often the
beginning of their fiscal year or the last
quarter/end of it.
What we call the beginning is often the end.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
The end is where we start from. T.S. Eliot
Wow! This sounds an awful lot like the
cycle of life one that infinitely births
itself from its own death.
Just recently I was talking with one of my
teen clients. I told her that I admired a ring she
was wearing. She excitingly spoke about its
shape and meaning. She said it meant infinity
and went on to explain, There are a series of
seven books about fictitious characters named

Dak Smyth and Sera Froste who use the infinity ring as a device for time travel. While doing
so, they take deliberate action to try and help
the fate of humankind. That fate includes
economic systems, government, the environment and quality of life for people.
What is fascinating about this story is that
so many of my teen clients have such great
insight into games and stories depicting the
creation of a better world and the myriad
systems that run it. Many games allow
teens to use their critical thinking skills and
imagination. Despite their creative ideas,
most of these teens are souls that have
shut themselves off to reality because they
see repeating patterns within the status
quo that also appears to be cyclical. They
see how different things could change for
the better, but they get frustrated on how
to effectively utilize their skills because
they feel they are caught in an unbearably
rigid conformity that turns them to media,
games and other imaginative play.
To be yourself in a world that is constantly
trying to make you something else is the
greatest accomplishment.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Remember when we saw things differently
as youths? We wanted to be authentic and
expressed our ideas on how we could change

the world for the better. What I see today
is that our kids need to think, feel and act
differently in order to separate them from
what others consider to be normal. I also
see that many of our youth need empathetic
support and hands-on guidance in order
for them to truly utilize the gifts theyve
been given. In order to foster this kind of
support, we the adults must transform our
traditional ways of thinking.
Our kids have such potential to not
only become self-sufficient in society, but
to also use their different approaches to
solving problems in every aspect of their
complex lives. We have the opportunity to
model, inspire, educate and motivate our
youth to bring about miraculous change
and transformation despite the many
broken systems found within our society.
You can never solve a problem on the level
at which it was created. Albert Einstein
What steps can we follow in order to bring
about positive change in young people today?
1. We need to take the time to explore
and uncover our own unique gifts
talents and life purpose the mission
within our lives.
2. We can learn ways to take deliberate
steps to support young people and
their out-of-the-box creativity.
3. We need to get used to taking risks and
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us to face difficult emotions, including avoidance. Facing our emotions
can give way to perceived inadequacies that merely need to be illuminated
so that we can transform and move
through them.
Once we have taken those steps, we can
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systems that no longer serve humanity or
our world.
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with blood
sugar
control?

By Rosalie Misco
f you have blood sugar issues, it is not because of a shortage of nutrients that can be replaced with a supplement. It is
the result of a diet way too high in fast digesting, processed
carbohydrates like sugar and starch. The only way to lower your
blood sugar is with a balanced diet of whole unprocessed foods
that are sugar free and low in fast digesting starch. Exercise or
activity is also very important. There is no other solution or quick
fix. It is that simple.
Television infomercials by doctors who promise blood sugar
control that includes supplements are simply lies to make money.
Is the CHIP program (Coronary Health Improvement Project)
the answer to blood sugar control? It is backed by some doctors,
and claims that fat in the diet is the cause of blood sugar issues.
It promotes a very low fat diet that is close to a vegetarian lifestyle. The fat, and protein that comes with it, like eggs and meat,
do not raise blood sugar. When you remove the fat and animal
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Carbohydrates except fiber (also a carbohydrate) raise blood
sugar. All foods fits into one of these three categories: fat, protein
or carbohydrates. If you remove the fat and protein, you are left
with increasing carbohydrates to replace the fat and protein.
Resistant starch fiber is both a starch and a fiber. It is called
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Heading back
to school
impacts our
pets
as well!

By Kathleen Folz
he kids have been home for the summer and even with
vacations, sports and other activities, your dogs and cats
have gotten used to having the family around the house
a bit more. With school back in session, dont forget the new fall
schedule should consider your pets too!
Dogs, cats and other pets can be very sensitive to the slightest
changes in work and school schedules. They are often creatures of
habit just as we are and can become anxious at the slightest change.
Anxiety can manifest as behavior problems such as chewing or
inappropriate toileting. Stress-related health issues including sores
and recurring infections can also be a result of anxiety.
We help our children prepare for the new school year. Include
the kids and the pets in the new routine with these helpful tips.
Change meal times and potty times for the dog gradually if
possible. If the new morning schedule requires earlier feeding,
start close to your current schedule and move toward the desired
time a little each day.
A scheduled play time or walk in the morning before school
and work helps your dog settle in for a quiet day at home. Tossing
a ball in the back yard or setting out a treat-filled puzzle toy exercises the mind and the body.
Cats can benefit too! We sometimes forget that cats like interactive play. Enjoy a few minutes of chase with a toy on a stick. Keep
catnip-filled toys in a sealed container with dried catnip. Switch the
toys daily, putting out refreshed toys and putting the used toys into
the container to refresh them for the next day. Cats may like puzzle
toys too! Put freeze dried meat treats in a hollow ball or cat-sized
interactive toy. Let your cat figure out how to get the tasty treat!
Consider hiring a pet sitter or taking your dog to doggie day care
if there will be long stretches where your pets will be on their own.
If your dog or cat is showing signs of separation anxiety, work
with a positive trainer, holistic/integrative veterinarian and your
local independent natural pet supply store to learn about helpful
products and ways to help lessen the anxiety. These products

include, pheromones, essential oils, Western and Chinese herbs,
music and interactive toys to name a few.
Remember that your pets and kids benefit from each other. At
the end of the school day, kids and pets can wind down together
with walks, playing and petting time. Your dog or cat can be a
patient ear as your child reads or studies for a test. Our pets give
us unconditional acceptance the year round. Keep their needs in
mind at this fun and busy time of year!
Carrie Marble is the owner of Bark N Scratch Outpost, a Milwaukee pet supply store specializing in quality raw, canned and dry
foods, supplements and essential oils. Kathleen Folz, Jordan
Stamper and John Grimm are part of the Bark N Scratch staff and
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By Rebecca Bentz
n todays world of high-tech medicine, it is a deceptively simple technique that sometimes has the biggest
impact on a persons health and well-being: touch.
Dr. Tracy Bretl understands the power held within the
hands of those who possess both the training and desire to heal
others individuals like herself. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.), Bretl uses her hands to diagnose illness and injury,
and to encourage the body to heal itself.
The body wants to be normal. The brain and the tissues know
what to do, Dr. Bretl explains. But sometimes, trauma, repetitive injuries or other incidents disrupt proper functioning of
the bodys systems. The goal of osteopathic manipulation is to
reteach the body what normal is.
Is osteopathic medicine for you?
Our nation is ready for a change. When seeking health care,

patients dont want to be just a number or the sum of their
illnesses and conditions; they want to be seen as individuals.
Doctors of osteopathy take a whole-person approach to health
care, according to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Instead of focusing on specific conditions as they occur, Dr. Bretl
and her similarly trained peers concentrate on treating their
patients as a whole.
D.O.s are fully able to prescribe medication or refer
individuals to specialists, Dr. Bretl explains. This is
because they generally undergo the same training and
licensing as a doctor of medicine
(M.D.). A doctor of osteopathy
attends medical school and graduates through internship, residency
and fellowship programs. D.O.s
can also specialize in areas of medicine, including primary care, pediatrics, oncology and more.
Dr. Bretl specializes and is board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal, osteopathic
manipulative and family practice medicine. She focuses on cranial osteopathy,
a specific type of osteopathic treatment
that takes into account the motion of the bones in the head and the
sacrum, the brain and the spinal cord along with the membranes
that cover them, and the movement of the spinal fluid and uses
subtle manipulation to encourage the body to release stresses. She
combines this with myofascial release, a therapy that works with soft
tissue like muscles or connective tissue to address flexibility,
function or pain problems throughout the body.
If youre unfamiliar with these disciplines, such terms might
be alarming at first. But Bretl explains that this technique
involves only gentle and subtle pressure, and treatment can be
used on all types of individuals: from the very young to the elderly,
from physically fit individuals to those living with a disability or
chronic condition.
Its such a gentle technique, people wonder if Im doing
anything, Bretl jokes.
The reason her care is so gentle is owed in part to the fact that
shes encouraging, not forcing, the body back to its normal state. The
patients body does the work; [I am] just facilitating that process.
How does such a gentle touch yield such beneficial results?
Manchester, England-based Soothe, a primarily osteopathic
clinic, explains the underlying idea of cranial osteopathic care:
Cranial Osteopaths are trained to feel a very subtle, rhythmical
shape change that is present in all body tissues. This is called involuntary motion. The skull is made up of 26 bones which are intricately
joined in such a way that during the rhythmical cycle of involuntary
motion, the skull can actually change shape very slightly to accommodate the normal involuntary motion of the brain inside.
Impact to the head can block or disrupt this movement. This can cause a wide
variety of problems both in the head and in other areas of the body. Using involuntary motion in the tissues, Osteopaths can feel whether a person is in an optimum
state of health, or whether there is something preventing healthy movement of the
tissues from occurring.
Sometimes your dreams come to you
How does a person get into osteopathy? For Dr. Bretl, the field found her.
Dr. Bretl knew at a young age she wanted to go into the medical field,
but the inspiration and skills that would make it possible came from two
of the most important people in her life: her parents. It turns out that
healing hands run in the family; Bretls father was always mechanically
inclined and passed his love of working with his hands down to his daughter. Her mother, a counselor aide, provided the inspiration to heal others.
My mother was a very compassionate person; she was also the nicest
person I ever knew as well. I strive to be as compassionate as she was,
Bretl says. She keeps a gift from her mother, a blue bird figurine, to
remind her of her mothers compassion.
It wasnt until after Dr. Bretl decided she wanted to go back to school,
though, that she would discover osteopathic medicine nearly by chance.
She had taken her pre-med courses and applied to M.D. school. She got
the interview, but not a spot in the medical school. She was considering
her options perhaps shed go into engineering when she got a new
job as a medical technologist at a clinic. Little did she know, all the doctors
who practiced there were D.O.s.
While talking with the clinics nurse practitioner, who happened to be
the wife of one of the doctors, Bretl mentioned that she was interested
in attending medical school, but hadnt got in. The very next day, the
nurse practitioners husband, one of the owners of the clinic and a board
member of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and
Surgery, asked if it was true that Bretl wanted to go to medical school. She
said yes and soon had an application in her hand.
Yet, even though she was on the path to becoming a doctor, she still had
some things to learn.
I had no idea what osteopathic manipulation was, Dr. Bretl says, but
they teach it to you the minute you walk in the door at medical school.
That early immersion means Bretl and other D.O.s are comfortable
working directly with patients and touching them a key to the success
of any doctor of osteopathy. The power of touch is very great, Bretl
acknowledges.
It wasnt until her second year of medical school when she had the
opportunity to take a cranial osteopathy course that Bretl realized this was
exactly what she wanted to do in life.
Bretl completed an internship at Portsmouth Naval Hospital following
graduation from medical school and after that, served two years in the
Navy as general medical officer aboard the USS Emory S. Land.
After I was in the Navy, I definitely wanted to come home, which is
Wisconsin, and set up practice doing osteopathic manipulation. The Port
Washington-native did just that and has been making a difference in the
lives of her patients for the past 22 years.
of new medical knowledge so that she is able to spot things that arent
musculoskeletal in nature.
Additional study of this sort might have saved the life of one patient
in particular.
The patient was complaining of shin splints. But when Dr. Bretl delved
into the history of the problem, she discovered that cancer could actually
be the culprit of the individuals pain. Her hunch was confirmed. Luckily,
her patient received treatment and fully recovered.
This has helped her not only provide care and comfort, but also change
patients lives.
For patients with fibromyalgia, for example, Dr. Bretl is able to provide
relief from chronic pain associated with the condition. One patient visited
Dr. Bretl in hopes that her treatments would reduce the pain enough that
the woman could have another child. Another patient, disabled because of
her fibromyalgia pain, wished to return to work. The first patient is again
a proud mother and the second is working full time.
What makes Dr. Bretls practice unlike any other is her ability to take
an individualized approach to her patients.
Its the paradox of medicine: While people are a lot alike the human
body kind of works the same way for everybody everyone is totally
unique. You come to an appreciation of the wonder of the human body
and its amazing that it works as well as it does but you also just
appreciate everyones uniqueness.
See what a difference cranial osteopathy can

make in your life. Visit Dr. Bretl today!
TRACY BRETL, D.O., S.C.
GreenSquare Center for the Healing Arts

6793 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale
414-351-1844
http://tracybretldo.com
A well-rounded health practitioner
According to the AOA, doctors of osteopathic medicine offer their patients

the most comprehensive care available in medicine today. In addition to
attending medical school and specializing in osteopathic manipulation
techniques, Dr. Bretl also understands the importance of keeping abreast
References :
About Osteopathic Medicine. American Osteopathic Association. http://bit.ly/1izQ5he.
Why Osteopathy Works What Is Cranial Osteopathy? Soothe Clinic. www.sootheclinic.com/
cranial_osteopathy.aspx.
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Red clover
Trifolium pretense

ike peas and beans, red clover belongs to the family of

plants called legumes. Red clover also known as cow
clover, meadow clover or wild clover contains phytoestrogens: compounds similar to the female hormone estrogen.
Historically, red clover has been used for cancer and respiratory problems, such as whooping cough, asthma and bronchitis.
Currently, red clover is used as a traditional or folk remedy for menopausal symptoms, breast pain associated with menstrual cycles, high
cholesterol, osteoporosis and symptoms of prostate enlargement.
The flowering tops of the red clover plant are used to prepare
extracts available in tablets and capsules, as well as in teas and
liquid forms.
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Several small studies of red clover for menopausal symptoms had

mixed results; however, most of these studies had design flaws.
A large clinical trial and several reviews of the research literature
concluded that red clover had no significant beneficial effects on
menopausal symptoms.
There is not enough scientific evidence to determine whether
red clover is effective for any other health conditions.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is studying red clover to learn more about its active
components and how they might work in the body, including how
red clover isoflavones may affect human prostate cells and the safety
and effectiveness of red clover for menopausal symptoms.
Side effects and cautions
Red clover seems to be safe for most adults when used for short
periods of time. No serious adverse effects have been reported.
Because red clover contains estrogen-like compounds, there
is a possibility that its long-term use would increase the risk of
women developing cancer of the lining of the uterus. However,
studies to date have been too brief (less than six months) to evaluate whether red clover has estrogen-like effects on the uterus.
It is unclear whether red clover is safe for women who are
pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have breast cancer or other
hormone-sensitive cancers.
Tell all your health care providers about any complementary
health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do
to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe
care. For tips about talking with your health care providers about
complementary and alternative medicine, see NCCAMs Time to
Talk campaign.
Source: Herbs at a Glance: Chasteberry. National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/chasteberry.
References: Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense). N.L. Booth and C.E. Piersen.
Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. P. Coates et al. Marcel Dekker. 2005.
Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense) for Menopausal Women: Current State of
Knowledge. Menopause. A. Fugh-Berman and F. Kronenberg.
Phytoestrogens for Vasomotor Menopausal Symptoms. Cochrane Database
of Systematic Reviews. A.E. Lethaby et al.
Nonhormonal Therapies for Menopausal Hot Flashes: Systematic Review and
Meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Association. H.D. Nelson et al.
Red Clover. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. www.naturaldatabase.com.
Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense). Natural Standard Database. www.naturalstandard.com.
Phytoestrogen Supplements for the Treatment of Hot Flashes: The Isoflavone
Clover Extract (ICE) Study. Journal of the American Medical Association. J.A.
Tice et al.
Breathe easier
with
massage

By Rob Reader
lot of people are allergic to pollen and mold. Even those

that dont actually have an allergy to them still sometimes
have trouble breathing on days when the pollen and mold
spore counts are high. This usually occurs after a good rain. The
plants get a chance to flower, and standing water allows mold to
breed in dark places. Inhaling these allergens is unavoidable even
inside a well sealed house. While massage has not been shown to
help with allergies or sensitivities, it can help a great deal with the
symptoms. When your chest feels heavy or tight, or when it seems
you are struggling to breathe, the muscles you use to breathe are
most likely tightening up. The ribs dont move as well and now the
neck muscles have to work extra hard to get the ribcage to expand
and contract. Those muscles are called scalenes, and most of them
are attached to the first rib just underneath the collarbone. When
your breathing is strained, these muscles pull up on your first rib
in order to move the rest of the rib cage upward. This is not an
action that the scalenes want to do for very long. They are pretty
small and strain fairly easily, so your neck starts hurting as well.
A well trained massage therapist will know what muscles to
address when you are in distress with your breathing. Usually some
work just under the ribs into the diaphragm, and this alleviates some
of the distress. Getting fingers in between the ribs and working the
muscles there will help loosen the chest. Yes, its sometimes ticklish
and has to be done with care so as not to cause more discomfort,
but it is well worth the time and effort it takes to do it right. Also
working up near the collarbone and pectoral muscles will open the
area up and take some of the work load off of those scalenes.
Usually you dont want to be put face down when you are having
trouble breathing. The extra pressure on the chest will have a very
negative effect on your ability to breathe. If your massage therapist chooses to have you turn over, please keep him informed of
your inability to breathe easily. Remember that as a client you are
in control of your massage and the massage therapist cannot do
anything that you dont agree or are comfortable with. But there
are certain points on the back that can loosen up the chest and
ease breathing. These are usually located between the shoulder
blades in the mid to upper back. If you are too uncomfortable to
turn over, then these muscles can be addressed while you are face
up by the massage therapist putting his hands underneath your

back and using upward traction to relax the muscles.
In my experience, massage has greatly helped clients who come
in looking a little gray and struggling to breathe. They leave able
to stand upright and take deep breaths again with very little to no
discomfort. Like I said before, massage is not helping with your
actual allergies, but helping with the symptoms. If you are having
trouble with breathing, you may be very surprised to find out how
much one massage can help improve your breathing.
So when you feel the wheezing and heaviness in the chest
coming on, give a call to your local independent massage therapist
and make an appointment right away. You will leave with a smile
after a deep, well-deserved sigh of relief.
Rob Reader has been a full-time massage therapist since 2005.
He has worked on headline performers at Summerfest and
professional wrestlers, and is the official massage therapist of the
Milwaukee Ballet since 2006. He currently works in Mequon at
Active Body Wellness LLC, 10620 N. Port Washington Road. For
more information, call 414-721-6942. See ad on page 21.
Breastfeeding that is
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HOME VISITS best start
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Boost your
immune
health with
chiropractic

By Dr. Pat McCann, D.C.
nother school year is here and the kids have gone back to
school with a whole list of new school supplies. As parents,
we do our best to make sure they have everything they
need to have a great year. What about a strong immune system?
A new school year can often mean sick days as kids start coming
down with coughs, colds, flus and fevers during this time of the
year. Why is that? Why do some kids catch it and others not? The
main reason is because their immune system is not strong enough
to fight off whatever bacteria or virus is has come into contact with.
You want to keep your family strong and healthy. So what if I told
you there is a way to optimize your families immune system naturally?
One great way is through chiropractic care. Chiropractic care
works with the nervous system (brain and spine) to make sure
your body is functioning to the best of its ability. The nervous
system controls the function of every cell, tissue and organ in the
body. The nervous system acts as a conductor by controlling and
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coordinating all systems of the body the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine and also the immune system!
Chiropractors improve our immune system by removing
spinal misalignments called subluxations that when present
decrease our bodys ability to function, heal and regulate. Subluxation decreases our immune response and thus puts our bodies at
risk of more sickness and disease. By correcting subluxations in
the spine, we are making sure our nervous system and immune
system are optimized so we can stay healthy and fend off bad
intruders into the body.
Ronald Pero, Ph.D., chief of cancer prevention research at New
Yorks Preventive Medicine Institute and professor of medicine
at New York University, performed one of the most important
studies showing the positive effect chiropractic care can have on
the immune system and general health. Dr. Pero measured the
immune systems of people under chiropractic care as compared
Dr. Kate & Dr. Pat specialize in whole family care.

We are a magnificent team, focused on ensuring
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to those in the general population, and those with cancer and

other serious diseases.
In his initial three-year study of 107 individuals who had been
under chiropractic care for five years or more, the chiropractic
patients were found to have a 200 percent greater immune competence than people who had not received chiropractic care, and 400
percent greater immune competence than people with cancer and
other serious diseases.
The immune system superiority of those under chiropractic
care did not diminish with age. Dr. Pero stated, When applied
in a clinical framework, I have never seen a group other than this
chiropractic group to experience a 200% increase over the normal
patients. This is why it is so dramatically important. We have
never seen such a positive improvement in a group
How do you know if you have subluxations affecting the
nervous system and immune system? With state-of-the-art technology called the subluxation station, chiropractors can objectively measure your nervous system function. If coughs, colds,
flu and fever get the best of you each year, its time to give your
immune system a boost with chiropractic!
Dr. Pat McCann practices with his wife, Dr. Kate McCann, at
McCann Chiropractic, 17585 W. North Ave., Suite 130 in Brookfield. They specialize in whole family care, and are proud and
excited about staying on the leading edge of chiropractic by offering
Torque Release Technique and COREscore. For more information, please visit www.mccannchiropractic.com or call 262-782-9700.
References: Medical Researcher Excited By CBSRF Project Results. The
Chiropractic Journal. R Pero.
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Play and
flow

By Kathy Clegg
was invited to play at the Bette Brinn Museum last week.

Having left the school system a few years ago, and with my
children grown-up (definition to be determined), it was an
experience with which I was unfamiliar. What I did know was it was
about play, and who knows best about play? Children, of course!
What I saw was engagement in life in a pretend world of exploration of experiences! It was a smaller, simulated model of this world we
experience, yet it looked very different observing the childrens interactions in it. Their enthusiasm was the most noticeable difference!
Most were in flow, maneuvering from one playground to the
next; from building blocks to dramatic stages, jungle gyms, parks,
work environments and more. They perfectly modeled the roles
theyve seen played out by adults in their first years of life. In the
museums simulated work environments, I saw children acting as
typical managers, frustrated with people who did not put things
back in their rightful places on shelves; I saw automotive teams
change tires with proficiency and expertise; a bus driver warned
for exceeding the speed limit; a mail clerk told she needed to
be in uniform; and a deli order flawlessly taken by phone for a
corporation. To my delight, the one constant was how the children handled the money issue. Not one register clerk charged
for their service. At the auto shop, I was told I didnt need to pay
until tomorrow; at the bakery they had all free samples; and at
the grocery checkout they announced everything was free today.
What a wonderful world this would be! New rules to this game of
life we play by the children of tomorrow. I love their vision! No
stress, no anxiety just flow with enthusiasm and play! (Note to
health workers: there was not one holistic practitioner, psychic,
card reader, hand analyst, life coach. Hmmm!)
How can we move into this kind of flow in the world that we
live in? These children were totally immersed in the present,
paying attention to what was happening in the moment, challenged to create and learning to enjoy their experience however
it showed up without personalizing it as right or wrong. They
were purely playing with the universe!
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, psychology professor and author of many
books, is noted for his work in the study of happiness and creativity,
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but is best known as the architect of the notion of flow. He defines flow
as a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing
else seems to matter; the experience is so enjoyable that people will
continue to do it even at great cost, for the sheer sake of doing it.
That, I believe is the new paradigm of play! What does that look
like, sound like, feel like?
I recently held a Happy Ever After Fairy Tale Retreat that was
set up to move in flow. We were all willing to let go of doing it
in the old energy of mind: agenda, time schedules, set planned
activities and all that is advised for doing it right. Instead, we
created a safe and sacred space of allowing and living in the now
moment feeling into our hearts to discover the next action and
response. Just like the children at the museum, it became an experience of timelessness, clarity, deep knowing into ourselves, joy
and the wonder of becoming.
So how do we keep this flow experience going as we navigate
through our playgrounds of life?
Csikszentmihalyi points to five ways to cultivate ones self into an
autotelic person (one in which a person performs acts because they
are intrinsically rewarding, rather than to achieve external goals):
Setting intensions that have clear and immediate feedback
Becoming immersed in the particular activity
Paying attention to what is happening in the moment
Learning to enjoy immediate experience
Proportioning ones skills to the challenge at hand
The new paradigm asks us to experience play and flow differently.
No wonder we want more fulfilling work, more satisfying relationships, and a shift in our entertainment. Finding our flow through
our own individual play will lead us to our joy. Happy playing!
Kathy Clegg, MA, CDC, IASHA certified, is a creative life coach,
counselor and hand analyst with MP Possibilities Coaching, LLC.
Besides coaching, she provides in-person and distance Life Purpose
Hand Analysis sessions giving the blueprint for success and happiness
in work/life balance, career, relationship and parenting. She holds
Playing with Mama Pan gatherings twice monthly at her Waukesha office in the
Kindred Spirit Center. Contact her for speaking, seminars and workshops by calling
262-224-0774 or emailing mppossibilities@gmail.com. See ad on page 31.
Men, grief
and feelings
Part 2

By Robert Matuszak
The feelings of grief
When my wife died of breast cancer, those initial moments were

filled with shock and numbness, with a dose of disbelief. I knew
she would eventually die, but now? Yet when it happened, I found
that nothing could have prepared me for the event. A part of me
believed she was coming back home. But it wasnt here on earth, it
was her spiritual home above.
Then the reality hit me: my wife had died. When I went to the
hospital that morning to identify her body, I went into her room
alone, sat on the bed, leaned over and held her. Then the tears
came forth. I cried for several minutes. I touched and expressed
my sadness and hurt. I did that alone at the mortuary a couple
of times prior to the funeral because I knew I couldnt suppress
my pain, hurt and sadness. It had to come out and it did enormously. Never had I cried like that before.
Those private visits helped me to do the funeral preparations awaiting me so I wouldnt have an emotional meltdown in public. Seeing
how I wept at the funeral home told me that weeping was a good
thing beforehand. Expressing my sadness allowed me to manage my
feelings. They came out when I wanted it, not bursting out uncontrolled. Managing my feelings enabled me to handle a highly stressful
situation the funeral and wake.
Expressing your feelings or not
Your spouse died. The news hits like a tidal wave. Your feelings
can become intertwined, all begging to be expressed. The shock
and horror of the experience floods your mind and heart. Questions abound about what to do next. Grief descends upon you.
So what do you do next? This varies with each person, especially
men. Some weep, others become angry, sad, numb and shocked.
Expressing or stuffing the feelings away is a decision that raises
other issues for most men, depending on how you were taught or
not taught on this subject.
Here is a quote on the subject:
When we run from our feelings, they follow us everywhere!
Feelings must be expressed. To stuff your most
Intimate feeling is to stay stuck with the feeling. From Men
Have Feelings Too, by Larry James, www.celebratelove.com.

When I was young, the family males in my life were typically
unemotional in expressing grief. While the women in my family
were discussing the event, many women openly wept and verbalized their feelings.
The men were the opposite: stoic, reserved and subdued were
good descriptions of the men. At the wake, the men usually
headed for the bar for a shot and a beer to handle the situation. These men were raised to project a calm, cool demeanor in
the face of grief. Rare was it for me to see a man cry until later in
adulthood. So I grew up modeling that and in realizing that wasnt
working, I had to make changes.
What did you learn growing up about grief? Maybe its time
to review the behaviors learned by the men in your life. Its never
too late to unlearn those that dont serve you in grief. Stuffing
your grief feelings because you are macho or a tough guy will
only create problems down the road. The added stress of carrying
suppressed grief will take its toll on you in a variety of ways, especially physically, as I have found when I suppressed grief.
You may not publicly express your feelings, but do allow yourself the time alone for that. You owe it to yourself to allow the
healing of grief to move through you.
Robert is a Certified Heartbreak to Happiness Coach with over 15
years coaching experience. He also brings over 20 years of human
resources experience in health care, with 11-plus as a department
director. His focus is on men especially, and women who have
experienced traumatic grief from sudden loss, post-traumatic
stress disorder, suicide and sexual abuse. He can be reached at 262-787-1969 or
through email at Robert@man2mangriefcoach.com, or visit his website at http://
man2mangriefcoach.com. See ad on page 34.
I bring relief to your grief, Robert Matuszak, Windhorse Coaching LLC.
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Ten ways to
plan a greener
funeral

By Jonas A Zahn
lot of folks will say they dont care

what happens to their bodies after
they die, but they do care about the
health and enjoyment of those who will
survive them. How about a green funeral?
Here are 10 ways to planning a greener
funeral.
1. GIVE YOUR BUSINESS TO A
GREEN FUNERAL HOME.
Just like in our own homes, a funeral home

has unlimited opportunity to demonstrate a
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commitment to the environment. Give your

patronage to a funeral home that doesnt
just offer a green burial service, but demonstrates a commitment to sustainability with
low-water toilets, low/zero volatile organic
compound (VOC) paints and finishes,
energy-efficient lighting and appliances,
carpet made from sustainable or recycled
materials, rainwater collection, window
flower boxes, composting, rain gardens, etc.
Cress Funeral Home in Madison is one
such funeral home that has taken every
opportunity in funeral home improvement

to make smart choices for the environment: www.cressfuneralservice.com.
2. DONT USE A CONCRETE BURIAL
VAULT.
The law does not require burial vaults in

Wisconsin. There are many cemeteries that
do not require them. If your plot is in a cemetery that requires a vault, there are recycled
plastic products on the market, but with
limited availability. Your funeral director can
Coaching Adults from Traumatic Grief, PTSD,

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Author, The Mans Grief Toolbox,
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help find answers to these questions.

Here is one source of recycled plastic
vaults: www.dukeburialvaults.com.
3. DONT USE A STEEL CASKET.
Save steel for cars and buildings, where

it will serve a long and useful life and be
recycled again and again. Wood is a renewable natural resource. Consider lowerimpact, more sustainable woods, like pine
and poplar, over more expensive hardwoods, like maple and mahogany.
Learn more at www.global-greenhousewarming.com/iron-and-steel-emissions.
html.
4. CAREFULLY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES TO CREMATION.
Cremation has a carbon footprint of 350

to 600 pounds of carbon dioxide and is
responsible for a significant amount of toxic
airborne pollution, including mercury pollution. Consider a natural return to your earthly
elements with a burial in a locally sourced
wooden casket with a biodegradable interior
and nontoxic wood finish. If cremation is
your preference for any number of reasons,
go with a wooden cremation casket that will
reduce the fossil fuel used by 10-20 percent.
Learn more at http://nfda.org/planninga-funeral/cremation/160.html.
ground must preserve the natural habitat

for both flora and fauna and prohibits
vaults and nonbiodegradables, including your choice of casket or burial shroud
and burial clothing no embalming, no
metal, no polyester.
10. PLAN YOUR FUNERAL.

7. REDUCE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS.
Have your visitation and funeral service in

the same place, at the same time. No sense
making your family drive all over the place.
Also, carefully consider what your wishes are
for family and friends who must travel from
far away. Air travel is a big carbon polluter
and, if avoided, can save a lot of energy. Its
your funeral and if youd rather your distant
family raise a toast to you over the phone, let
them know this is how you feel.
8. AVOID CUT FLOWERS.
The cut-flower industry is rife with

conspiracy about wasteful practices that
consume water, use pesticides and herbicides, and refrigerated air freight to transport fresh-cut flowers around the planet.
Consider specifying locally sourced cut
flowers, locally grown potted flowers or
other creative alternatives.
Learn more at www.scientificamerican.
com/article/environmental-price-of-flowers.
9. PLANT A FEW TREES.
5. FORGO EMBALMING OR
USE NONFORMALDEHYDE
ALTERNATIVES.
Embalming is not required by law. The law

does requires some form of preservation,
but that can include either embalming or
refrigeration. Dry ice can be used to satisfy
refrigeration requirements during a family
viewing or service.
There are also alternatives to formeldehyde embalming fluids. Ask your funeral
director about green alternatives to
conventional embalming fluid.
6. FIND A NATURAL BURIAL
GROUND OR CONSERVATION
CEMETERY.
Wisconsin has a number of traditional

cemeteries opening up natural burial areas
and there are a few new cemeteries pursuing conservation status. The Natural Path
Sanctuary in Verona, www.naturalpathsanctuary.org, is one example of a conservation cemetery. This woodland burial
good thing. Plant trees every year and teach

your children the importance of planting
trees. Support the Arbor Day Foundation
(www.arborday.org) and ask family and
friends plant trees in your memory.
Nobody can argue that planting trees is a
If the environment is important to you, dont

leave these choices to someone else. Theres
no better way to ensure that your funeral has
minimal impact on the environment. Do
your homework, meet with a funeral director and write your funeral plan. It doesnt
matter if you are 64 or 24. Its never too soon
to have peace of mind that your funeral will
be consistent with your values.
Get started with your funeral plan now:
http://naturalburialpledge.com.
Jonas A. Zahn is the owner of the
Northwoods Casket Company and
Carriage House Works. Jonas is
uncompromising in his commitment
to sustainability using locally-sourced
woods, local craftsmen (and women), and environmentally safe paints and finishes to build caskets and
classic Arts & Crafts furniture. The company plants
100 trees for every casket made. The Northwoods
Casket Company offers a wide range of sustainable
burial caskets and cremation products and delivers to every funeral home in Wisconsin. Carriage
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save
the whales

By Lars M. Lewander
rior to the discovery of kerosene and the invention of the

light bulb, indoor illumination was dominated by candles,
fireplaces and oil lamps. Much of the oil for those lamps
came from whales. As a result, whales were hunted around the
globe for their blubber. While in some cultures whale meat was
eaten, the mammoth mammals were pursued relentlessly to help
light homes and businesses. Whole economies grew up around
the whaling industry along the East Coast of the United States,
and Japan and Russia still continue their whaling endeavors.
Like any other natural commodity, whales were a scarce
resource. The more we needed whale oil, the more we hunted. In
simple economical terms, the supply of whale oil was becoming
scarce, while the demand for whale oil to light peoples oil lamps
had increased. As demand increased, the price of whale oil rose
accordingly, and thus became affordable only to the rich. The
world needed a less expensive alternative fuel for general lighting.
J.D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), an excellent accountant and determined entrepreneur, was able to bootstrap his business and find
appropriate partners to co-found Standard Oil in 1870. Throughout and after the Civil War, America developed an oil-fueled
economy. Rockefellers oil refineries in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and
New York, the source of most of the oil at that time, focused on
producing kerosene for homes and businesses.
As it grew, Standard Oil added its own pipelines, tank cars and
home delivery network. It kept oil prices low to deter competitors,
made its products affordable to the average household, and, to
increase market penetration, sometimes sold below cost if necessary. Rockefellers ever-growing empire also employed thousands
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Kerosene was much less

expensive than whale
oil, and the new fuel
eventually brought about
the demise of the American
whaling industry.
of workers and developed over 300 oil-based products, from tar
to paint to Vaseline petroleum jelly to chewing gum. By the end
of the 1870s, Standard was refining over 90 percent of the oil in
the U.S.
Kerosene was much less expensive than whale oil, and the new
fuel eventually brought about the demise of the American whaling
industry. Later, however, the invention and commercialization of
the light bulb in the late 1800s and early 1900s gradually began to
erode the dominance of kerosene for illumination.
In the United States today, whales are protected by the Defense
of Marine Mammals Act.
Some other interesting facts: In the early days of refining oil,
gasoline was initially seen as a dangerous and explosive byproduct of creating diesel and kerosene. It was burnt and dumped.
However, innovation and ingenuity found that gasoline could be
used as a fuel in the nascent automobile industry. Today, there
is a substance called stranded gas that is being flared off and

wasted. New technologies are in the works to harvest this energy
but thats another story.
Thus, I would like to contend that by bringing new technologies and products to the market, Rockefeller ultimately helped
save the whales (though likely without an environmental intention). Many other inventions and technological advances are
also benefiting the environment, such as synthetic diesel fuel,
solar panels, wind-driven turbines and so much more. It can, of
course, also be argued that technology has brought about environmentally harmful products even automobiles and coalfired or nuclear power plants could be viewed as detrimental,
while admittedly impacting the quality of life for many people.
Of course, this duality could go on in both directions.
Rockefellers philanthropy is also renowned. From his very first
paycheck, Rockefeller, a devout Northern Baptist who abstained
from the use of tobacco and alcohol, tithed 10 percent of his
earnings to his church. Later, he used his vast wealth to establish schools, support public health causes, the sciences and the
arts. Modern equivalents would be Bill and Melinda Gates and
Warren Buffet, to name but a few. The importance of foundations
and charitable trusts will be addressed in a future article.
Lars M. Lewander, president of Spring Water Asset Management,
originally from Sweden, founded the firm on a foundation of integrity,
sustainable growth and social responsibility. He is happy to consult
with people who wish to reach their financial goals while being true to
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Get out of your

own way by
turning those
negative thoughts
into
positive ones!

By Carol Michalski, MSW, LCSW
Be careful how you are talking about

yourself, because you are listening.

Lisa Hayes
re you your own worst enemy?

Do you find yourself putting the
worst possible spin on things? Do
you find yourself exhausted, anxious and
stressed? If so, you are probably a master at

negative thinking!
Whats the best way to retrain our brain
to go from negative to positive self-talk? The
first step is to recognize that we are doing it.
Far too often, our thoughts pass through
our minds without us even being aware that
we are thinking them. Clients describe that
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they may suddenly feel sad or depressed or

stressed but cant really describe how this
happened. These thoughts are often called
negative automatic thoughts. When we
really tune in and pay attention to what we
are telling ourselves, we will see that the
negative self-talk has a huge impact on our
moods.
Carol Michalski, MSW, LCSW
Life Coach
I am passionate about working with

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Common types of negative

self-talk
1. All-or-nothing thinking. You think
in terms of absolute black-and-white

categories.
2. Overgeneralization.
You view
a negative event as a never-ending
pattern of defeat.
3. Mental filter. You dwell on the negatives and ignore the positives.
4. Discounting the positives. You
insist that your accomplishments and
your positive qualities dont count.
5. Jumping to conclusions:
a. Mind reading. You assume people
are reacting negatively to you when
there is no definite evidence for this.
b. Fortune telling. You arbitrarily
predict that things will turn out
badly.
3. Magnifying or minimizing. You
blow things way up out of proportion or you shrink their importance
inappropriately.
4. Emotional reasoning. You reason
from how you feel: I feel like an idiot
so I really must be one. Or, I feel
afraid to do this so I wont do it.
5. Should statements. You criticize
yourself or others with should, or

must.
6. Labeling. You identify with your shortcomings. Instead of saying I made a
mistake you say I am a loser, etc.
7. Personalization and blame. You
take responsibility for things that you
are not responsible for or blame others
for things you are.
Once we have increased our awareness and
recognize that we are thinking in one or all
of these ways, its time to begin reframing
and retraining our brain! I suggest keeping
a notebook or worksheet with the following column headings: Trigger/cue, Feelings, Negative automatic thoughts and
Rational response. The goals of the exercise are to counter each negative thought
with a more rational response. Initially you
probably wont buy the rational response,
and thats OK. The goal is to begin to see
alternatives to your negative world view.
It really helps if we have the opportunity to write down our rational responses.
Sometimes folks complain that this process

feels forced or phony. I agree, initially it
does! Eventually, the new responses will
become as automatic and natural as the
negative ones are currently. As difficult as
challenging our own self-talk may seem, it
is essential if we are to empower ourselves
to take control of our lives.
There are many things in life beyond
our control. Our self-talk is one major
thing that we have total control over!
We can choose how we perceive events,
comments, behavior, etc. If we can master
our thoughts, then we can master life.
I love this quote and think it sums up my
message: Inner peace begins the moment
you choose not to allow another person or
event to control your emotions.
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healthyEATING
Tasty, simple, 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

By Emily Niesen
This recipe is just great for the post-lunch or dinner dessert. So

satisfyingly and nutritiously delicious!
Ingredients
12 ounces of dark chocolate chips (preferably organic)

1 cup of natural peanut butter (or SunButter, in case of nut allergy)
cup of coconut oil (or butter, if preferred)
Instructions
1. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners; they make the process
much cleaner and tidier. You may use a mini muffin pan or a
standard muffin pan.
2. Place a layer of the chocolate chips on the bottom of each
cupcake liner.
3. Heat the peanut butter and coconut oil until the coconut oil
is melted.
4. Stir the peanut butter mixture until it is nice and smooth.

5. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate chips.
6. Freeze for about 30 minutes. Serve directly out of the freezer
and enjoy!
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two
weeks, or in the freezer for up to six weeks.
Credit: Kimmell Proctor
Emily Niesen is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and owner of Nostalgic Nutrition & Well-Being. Emilys inspiration comes from her upbringing and the old,
simple way of life. Her passion is in coaching her clients to adopt happier and healthier lifestyles that are unique to them. She offers private and group health
coaching sessions in unique settings to support her clients in areas such as weight management, food cravings, decoding nutrition labels, cooking, exercise routines
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Safe ways to
lose weight
in advance of
your
wedding

any couples aspire to lose weight in the months leading

up to their weddings. Few things are a bigger weightloss motivator than being on display during a wedding,
where guests will have their eyes trained on the happy couple.
Brides- and grooms-to-be often cite their impending nuptials as
a reason to shed some pounds. A Cornell University study found
70 percent of the roughly 270 engaged women interviewed for
the study said they wanted to lose weight for their weddings, with
many citing a desire to lose as much as 20 pounds. Losing this
amount of weight is feasible over a significant period of time. But
according to Samantha Heller, a registered dietitian and exercise
physiologist at New York Universitys Langone Medical Center in
New York City, many people get consumed with other wedding
details and forget about weight loss until the last minute, causing
many to resort to drastic measures to lose weight in the weeks
before walking down the aisle.
Quick fixes may result in rapid weight loss, but all too often
such measures dont work as expected and may cause unexpected
side effects. In addition, crash diets or extreme cleanses usually
will not help a person keep weight off, which leads to many people
packing on the pounds once they return from their honeymoon.
Losing weight and keeping that weight off requires that men and
women make lifestyle changes, which often include alterations to
their eating habits.
BEGIN YOUR PLAN EARLY. Make weight loss as much of a
priority as planning the wedding. Schedule a time to speak with

a physical trainer and/or dietician who can help you develop a
healthy weight loss plan. It may take several months to a year for
you to lose weight the right way. Plan accordingly so you will not
be scrambling at the last minute.
SET REASONABLE GOALS. Losing 15 to 20 pounds is entirely
possible in six months to a year, but losing that much weight in

a week is unlikely. Determine how much time you have and set
weekly or monthly goals, which can keep you on track and motivate you to lose the weight.
DONT BUY CLOTHES IN SMALLER SIZES. Some brides-to-be
order their wedding gowns in the sizes they hope to fit into come
their wedding day. This is never a good idea, as it may create undue
stress that can make losing weight even more difficult. Gowns are also
quite expensive. Its easier to alter a gown to make it smaller and much
more complicated (and expensive) to add fabric to increase the size.
KEEP YOUR DOCTOR INFORMED. It is always best to consult
with a doctor before starting a weight-loss regimen. Your doctor

may suggest certain strategies to facilitate weight loss. Furthermore, you may be able to stop taking certain medications that can
cause weight gain.
COMBINE CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE AND WEIGHT
TRAINING WHEN WORKING OUT. Cardiovascular exercise
alone will not help you lose the maximum amount of weight.
Toned muscle will continue to burn calories and rev up your
metabolism long after your workout is over. You do not need to
use heavy weights; just enough to provide resistance and force
your muscles to work a little harder.
DONT SKIP MEALS. Skipping meals or eating at irregular inter-
vals will make your body think it is starving. This slows down your
metabolism as your body works to preserve energy and retain fat,
which is counterproductive to your goal of losing weight. Eat at
regular intervals and enjoy several small, healthy meals per day.
Avoid foods that are high in fat, sodium and refined carbohydrates.
Stick to complex carbohydrates that are full of fiber and lean protein.
REMEMBER TO STAY HYDRATED. Symptoms of dehydration
can mimic those of hunger. If you start feeling hunger pangs, try
a glass of water before you munch on a snack. Your body just may
be telling you it needs more fluids.
Wedding weight loss goals are common, and couples can lose
weight safely if they avoid crash diets and begin a healthy eating
and exercise plan early on.
Source: MetroCreative Connection
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for this potentially deadly disease. Maintaining or adopting a healthy

lifestyle can reduce a persons risk of developing various cancers, and
colorectal cancer is no exception. The following are a few ways adults
can reduce their chance of developing colorectal cancer.
Get screened. As is the case with many cancer treatments,
colorectal cancer treatments are much more effective when cancer
is detected and treated early. Colorectal cancer screenings help
find polyps before they become cancerous. In addition, people
may not immediately associate symptoms of colorectal cancer
with the disease, instead thinking such symptoms are indicative of a less serious illness or condition. Screenings can not only
determine if those symptoms are a result of colorectal cancer but
also find colorectal cancer before such symptoms even develop.
Screenings and screening guidelines vary depending on the individual, as people with a higher than average risk for the disease
may be told to start receiving annual screenings before they turn
50, which is the age when people are told to receive such screenings regardless of their backgrounds.
Reconsider your diet. Adopting a healthier diet is another way
many men and women can reduce their risk for colorectal cancer.
Red meat is a great source of many nutrients, including protein,
iron and zinc. But studies have shown that a diet high in red meat
increases a persons risk for colorectal cancer, which may be due
to chemicals known as nitrites forming when meat is digested or
processed. In addition, the CCS notes that red meat contains higher
amounts of heme iron than white meat. Thats significant, as heme
iron has been shown to cause damage to the innermost layer of the
colon wall, which is known as the mucosa. A diet without much red
or processed meats, which are those preserved by curing, smoking
or salting, can lower ones risk for colorectal cancer.
Cut back on alcohol consumption. The International Agency
on Cancer Research notes that there is sufficient evidence linking
alcohol consumption to colorectal cancer. Men and women who
excessively consume alcohol may be at greater risk of colorectal
cancer because such consumers tend to have low levels of folic
acid in the body. Numerous studies have linked low levels of folate
to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, and one study that examined
the effects of folate deficiency on mice concluded that folate deficiency increased DNA damage by decreasing the expression of
two genes involved in DNA repair. When consuming alcohol,
men should stick to no more than two drinks per day while
women who are not pregnant should limit their alcohol intake to
one drink per day. Pregnant women should not consume alcohol.
Reduce exposure to heterocyclic amines and polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons. Meat that is barbecued, fried, broiled, or
cooked to well done can produce heterocyclic amines, or HCAs,
and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, both of which
have been found to cause changes in DNA that may increase
cancer risk. According to the National Cancer Institute, HCAs
form when amino acids, sugars and creatine react at high temperatures, such as those necessary when frying foods or grilling over
an open flame. PAHs, which also can be found in cigarette smoke
and exhaust fumes from automobiles, form when fat and juices
from meat grilled directly over an open fire drip onto the fire
and cause flames, which contain PAHs that then adhere to the
surface of the meat. To reduce exposure to HCAs and PAHs, avoid
prolonged cooking times and direct exposure of meat to an open
flame or high heat source, flip meat often, discard charred areas of
meat before eating and never use meat drippings to make gravy.
Many risk factors for colorectal cancer are beyond an individuals control, but men and women still can take steps to significantly reduce their risk of developing this deadly disease.
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13745 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield | 262-781-5300
September Calendar of Events:

4 Lifting Life Discussions: Brainstorming Series With Helen Borth
1: I Want to Nurture My Spirit How?
Sunday, Sept. 7, 4:00-5:00pm
A chiropractic lifestyle can save you time

and money by helping you stay well!
Whether you suffer from back pain, neck
pain, headaches, migraines or carpal
tunnel syndrome, see how chiropractic
can benefit your overall health; before you
try drugs or surgery! Regular chiropractic
adjustments help to maintain and
maximize your health in a natural way!
At Saukville Chiropractic Wellness
Center, our #1 priority is YOUR health!
2: Life Feels Impossible, Can I Possibly Come Out of Hiding?

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7:00-8:00pm
3: My Ego Is Running the Show
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:00-8:00pm
4: Stuck In Needing To Be Right
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7:00-8:00pm
Fee: Each Discussion $7.50, Register 262-781-5300
Reiki I class: $150 to Register
Sept. 13 & 14, Saturday & Sunday. 9:00-12:00pm
Reiki Sharing
Sunday, Sept. 21, 6:00-8:00pm, Donation $10, no registration
More information: iselfawareness.org

Call to register: 262-781-5300 except for Reiki Sharing
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Daily (through Oct. 25) 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Downtown West Bend Farmers Market
Brought to you by the Downtown West Bend
Association, the farmers market features over
65 vendors and is one of the largest markets in
southeastern Wisconsin. The market is located
in the heart of downtown West Bend and has
a wide variety of vendors featuring produce,
fruits, meats, eggs, maple syrup, bakery items,
spices, soaps, herbal products, prepared foods
and more. The market also features entertainment weekly. For more information, visit www.
downtownwestbend.com/farmers--market.html.
Saturday, Sept. 6 Noon-6 p.m.
Astrology Readings and Presentation
Spiritual astrologer, Barry Kerr, will be at the Alternative Medicine Arts Festival in Wauwatosa to
talk astrology and give readings. He will present
a lecture at 3 p.m.
Location: 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. The
festival is open and free to the public. Go to
www.ChooseConsciousLiving.com or call 608345-2470 for further information about Barry.
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Active Body Wellness 21
Animal Doctor 10
Bark N Scratch Outpost 23
Be Green Lawn Care 42
Carol Michalski, MSW, LCSW, Life Coach 38
Cedar Creek Pottery 38
Copper Tree Yoga Studio 50
Dan Conlon 16
Dr. Tracy Bretl, D.O., S.C. 19
Erickson Family Chiropractic 11
Get Your Lean On 3
Green Design Center 50
Health Centered Biomimetic Dentistry 13
Health Hut 21
Institute of Self Awareness 43
Integrative Dental Solutions 51
Jill E. Greinke, Holistic Psychotherapist
& Transformational Consultant 25
Kim Hall 12
Live Essential 19
McCann Chiropractic 30
MP Possibilities 31
Nancy K. Matecki, RN, BSN & FAACE 29
Natural Expressions Bakery 24
Nisleits Country Inn 9
Northwoods Casket Company 15, 34
Reaching Treetops Yoga 23
Revolution Fitness 31
Saukville Chiropractic 43
Serenity Health Care, S.C. 17
Specialized Therapy Services 37
Spring Water Asset Management 37
The Sacred Bond Center 9
TriCare Massage 8
Tsang Acupuncture & Wellness Center 28
Windhorse Coaching, LLC 34
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Saturday, Sept. 13 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Briggs & Als Run & Walk for Childrens
Hospital
Every September, thousands of people come
together in celebration and support of the kids
Childrens Hospital cares for. Briggs & Als Run &
Walk is a Milwaukee classic, a signature event
in the Childrens Hospital calendar, and a critical
fundraiser. Sign up now to be part of the 37th
Briggs & Als Run & Walk!
Briggs & Als Run & Walk attracts more than
15,000 participants. The 8-kilometer race kicks
off with a wheelchair start at 10:15 a.m. and a
runner mass start at 10:30 a.m. Walkers may select either the 3- or 5-mile option and will begin
immediately following runners.
The run and walk starts at 12th Street and Wisconsin Avenue on the Marquette University campus and ends at Maier Festival Park (Summerfest
grounds). Learn more about the run/walk and finish line celebrations at http://bit.ly/1kGNfrv.
Erickson Family Chiropractic Open
House
Celebrate Erickson Family Chiropractics five-year
anniversary with refreshments, child activities and
door prizes. Location: 2998 Beechwood Industrial
Court in Hubertus. Please visit www.ericksonchiros.
com or call 262-628-8535 for more information.
Wellness and Metaphysical Fair
Visit the Wellness and Metaphysical Fair. We have
the best readers and healers in the Midwest and
vendors with one-of-a-kind items! Also enjoy a
nice variety of workshops. Location: The Atrium,
6169 B Industrial Court, Greendale.
For more information, visit spiritualenlightenment.me.

Grand Opening Event
Visit the Northwoods Casket Co. gallery and Carriage House Works furniture store grand opening!
The sustainable casket and furniture maker will
host an open house at their new gallery displaying fine Arts and Crafts furniture, photography by
local artists, and a wide selection of handcrafted,
one-of-a-kind and personalized caskets and urns.
In every detail the company espouses sustainability, from using locally sourced sustainable forestry
products to the beautiful finishes achieved with
nontoxic environmentally safe milk paint and natural oil finishes. Email info@northwoodscasket.com
or visit www.northwoodscasket.com for details.
Friday, Oct. 17 Public talk: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19
Seminar and meditation practice:
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Path of Love & Light: A Weekend
with Pir Zia Inayat-Khan
In addition to a body and a mind, every human
being possesses a heart and a soul. Yet while the
body and mind are valued in todays world, the
cultivation of the heart and soul is a mostly forgotten art. At this gathering, using age-old Sufi
methods and meditation practices, we will turn
within to rediscover the hidden capacities of our
hearts and souls.
Location: Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County
Road M in Middleton. Cost: $225 for the entire
weekend; $120 for one day; $20 for Friday evening.
Register online at madisonsufis.com. Call 608338-0709 with any questions.
Pir Zia is the spiritual leader of the mystical and
ecumenical fellowship of the Sufi Order International, continuing his grandfathers legacy of catalyzing authentic spiritual development. Pir Zia is
a steward of sacred ecology and holds a doctoral
degree from Duke University.

Wisconsin Gluten Free Expo
This event is to help those within the gluten-free
community gain knowledge, research and resources. It strives to help build connections between families with related challenges and aims to
increase awareness and diagnosis of celiac disease
and gluten intolerance. Vendors will showcase
their gluten-free products and provide samples.
Admission is $7 for adults 13 and over and
$5 for kids 4-12 years of age. Children 3 years
old and younger are free. Location: Washington
County Fair Park & Conference Center, 3000
Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend
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ACUPUNCTURE &
CHINESE MEDICINE
CHIROPRACTIC
Tsang Acupuncture & Wellness Center

909 W. Mequon Road, Mequon
262-821-2825
TsangAcupuncture.com
McCann Chiropractic
17585 W. North Ave., Suite 130, Brookfield
262-782-9700
www.facebook.com/McCannChiropractic
www.mccannchiropractic.com
Tsang Acupuncture & Wellness

Center is helmed by Sean Tsang, a
third-generation Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine
practitioner. Sean Tsang specializes in pain management, seasonal allergies, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance and infertility. His
clinical approach is results-oriented and wellnesscentered. The clinic is conveniently located in a
natural setting in Mequon.
Dr. Kate and Dr.

Pat specialize in
whole family care.
We are proud and excited about staying on the
leading edge of chiropractic by offering Torque
Release Technique and COREscore. Our magnificent team focuses on insuring that each practice member feels loved and supported in their
journey to creating better health and wellness.
We strive to exceed your expectations!
ACUPUNCTURE COLLEGE
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
Racine Campus 6232 Bankers Road, Racine
Chicago Campus 4334 N. Hazel Ave., Chicago
800-593-2320
acupuncture.edu
The Midwest College of Oriental Medicine (MCOM) has been providing the
finest education in acupuncture and
Oriental medicine since 1978. Become
certified in the field of acupuncture or
earn your combined Master of Science degree in
Oriental medicine (acupuncture and Chinese
herbs) with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition (TCM focus). Financial aid is available to those
who qualify. We also have four clinics situated
amongst our two campuses in Wisconsin and
Illinois. Call us to schedule an appointment for
treatment or to learn more about our programs!
MCOM is approved by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board and Illinois Board of Higher
Education. Acupuncture & Oriental medicine programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission
for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, an agency
approved by the U.S. secretary of education.
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businesses in the
healthy living industry!
DENTISTRY
Health Centered Biomimetic Dentistry
Bryan Schwartz DDS
Steve Carini DDS
222 N. Franklin St., Port Washington
262-284-2662
drbryanschwartz.com
Drs. Schwartz and Carini specialize in biomimetic
dentistry, otherwise known as tooth conserving
dentistry. They fix it right the first time, providing their clients with long-lasting dentistry. Their
office is committed to informing, educating and
supporting each client, empowering them to
be their own health-care advocate. High-quality
holistic dental care for you and your family. They
welcome you!
Saukville Chiropractic
620 E. Green Bay Ave., Suite 104, Saukville
262-284-0022
www.saukvillechiropractic.com
Integrative Dental Solutions

N35 W23770 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee
Office: 262-691-4555 Fax: 262-691-4579
www.WiNaturalDentist.com
A chiropractic lifestyle can

save you time and money
by helping you stay well! Whether you suffer
from back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines
or carpal tunnel syndrome, see how chiropractic
can benefit your overall health before you try
drugs or surgery! Regular chiropractic adjustments help to maintain and maximize your health
in a natural way! At Saukville Chiropractic Wellness Center, our No. 1 priority is your health!
Biological or holistic dentistry is different from conventional dentistry in that

it recognizes the importance of a healthy mouth
in achieving optimal overall health. Our office understands that every patient has specific needs.
Drs. Mahn and Shetty will even be happy to work
with your health-care practitioner to help you
reach your goals.
CHIROPRACTIC/BODYWORK
Erickson Family Chiropractic
Amber Erickson, DC, MEBW
2998 Beechwood Industrial Court, Hubertus
262-628-8535
ericksonchiro@yahoo.com
www.ericksonchiros.com
We have extensive training in chiropractic and bodywork techniques for adults
and children. We offer all forms of chiropractic care, as well as supporting
techniques utilizing physical therapy. Dr.
Amber has gotten successful results with soft tissue
techniques that are effective for treating muscle
tightness, for the elimination of scar tissue and to
increase range of motion. She uses kinesiology taping to increase proprioception and circulation, as well
as muscle and neurological re-education. Dr. Amber
also treats animals, including horses and dogs.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Live Essential
920-574-6624
yourempoweredfamily@gmail.com
yourempoweredfamily.com
At yourempoweredfamily.com, our mission is to
empower moms, dads and individuals to take
control of their own and their familys health in
a safe and natural way. We do so by providing
the tools and knowledge to find simple, natural
alternatives to be healthy inside and out.
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FINANCE
Spring Water Asset Management
11431 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 201,
Mequon
262-240-9680 or 888-964-7011
Mail@SpringWaterAssetManagement.com
www.SpringWaterAssetManagement.com
Spring Water Asset Management was created out of a desire
to invest in companies that are
doing well and supporting communities, the environment and the people they serve. We specialize in socially responsible investing (SRI) that considers environmental, social and corporate
governance criteria in addition to standard financial analysis.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Northwoods Casket Company
109 N. Lincoln Ave., Beaver Dam
www.NorthwoodsCasket.com
The Northwoods Casket Company plants
100 trees for every casket they build. Founders Jonas and Julie Zahn are
committed to plant 10 million trees in their lifetimes. All Northwoods caskets are handcrafted
in Wisconsin from locally grown and sustainably
harvested woods. Caskets are finished with environmentally safe milk paints and natural oil finishes. The company delivers caskets to every funeral home in Wisconsin. Their casket and
furniture gallery is located at 109 N. Lincoln Ave.
in Beaver Dam and displays a wide range of burial and cremation caskets and urns as well as art,
furniture, eco-friendly milk paints, and natural oil
finishes for sale. Wisconsin families can rest assured that, when the time comes, a handcrafted
casket provided by Northwoods Casket Co. will
help in their mission to create skilled jobs in Wisconsin, bring craft back to casket-building, enhance personalization in funeral service, and of
course, leave a natural legacy by planting lots and
lots of trees.
GRIEF RECOVERY COACHING

Windhorse Coaching LLC
Robert Matuszak, author of A Mans Grief
Toolbox, My Journey from Loss to Peace,
certified grief recovery coach, speaker and
consultant
2505 S. Calhoun Road, #207, New Berlin
262-787-1969
Robert@man2mangriefcoach.com
www.man2mangriefcoach.com
Windhorse Coaching LLC: Coaching adults from
traumatic loss, PTSD, suicide and sexual abuse to
recovery and peace.
My mission is coaching adults, especially men,
using grief tools, to recovery and peace from
traumatic events such as PTSD and unexpected
loss. Having experienced several deeply traumatic

losses, such as my wifes death from breast cancer, Vietnam War losses and others, I developed
grief tools and a process called 5 Steps to Heal
Loss. Through my recovery coaching techniques
and over 15 years coaching experience, you can
reclaim your peace of mind and find relief from
your loss.
HEALTH CARE CENTER

Serenity Health Care Center
2607 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha
262-522-8640
www.serenityhealthcarecenter.com
Serenity Health Care Center offers
highly effective alternative healing
solutions for those seeking natural
and integrative treatment. It is important to us as practitioners to create partnerships with our patients, so that we help their
bodies heal themselves. We specialize in the
treatment of hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue and
hormonal imbalances using bioidentical hormone
replacement therapy. Some of our other main offerings include environmental medicine, family
practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, functional
medicine and more. Request an appointment or
consultation today!
HEALTH FOOD STORES

Health Hut
19035 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield
262-821-2122
2225 S. 108th St., West Allis
414-545-8844
5610 S. 108th St., Hales Corners
414-529-2989
www.healthhut-wi.com
Health Hut is a locally
owned and operated
group of natural food
stores in the Milwaukee area. The three locations
offer a full selection of natural and organic food,
including fresh organic produce, drug-free meats,
and wheat-free and gluten-free options, beauty
aids, pet foods and the largest selection of quality
nutritional supplements in southeastern Wisconsin. Health Hut always your best value!
HEALTHY HOME GOODS

Green Design Center
2201 Badger Court, Waukesha
262-446-6702
2624 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
262-241-8068
www.thegreendesigncenter.com
GDC has many products that will
not only make your home a more
environmentally
friendly
and
healthy place, but also show your
knack for design and style. Our staff is ready to
assist you in choosing the right materials for each

room, offer design consultation, provide detailed
information for each products sourcing and ingredients, and explain steps to take when applying
these unique products.
HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Jill E. Greinke MSW, LCSW, SAC
Holistic Psychotherapist, Transformational
Coach and Consultant
1-877-614-4541 or 414-839-1345
support@jillegreinke.com
www.jillegreinke.com
It is my mission to help you
transform your life so you can
live one that is balanced on purpose and joyful. I
utilize holistic tools, helping you through counseling, coaching and consultation to release anything blocking you from living your authentic life.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS
Dan Conlon, Owner and CEO
Home-Based Business Professionals
Call: 262-375-9322
Text: 262-488-1488
danconlon9@gmail.com
If you desire greater financial success and are willing to learn, we can help. Step-by-step individual
and group coaching provides practical strategies
you can apply immediately. We believe that greater
achievement is within the reach of everyone. We
offer several teleconference seminars and webinars
throughout the month to bring useful information
to the new entrepreneur and the seasoned professional alike. These events are offered at no cost.
Do you have questions? Reach out to us today.
We welcome your curiosity about self-reliance
and your aspiration for greater prosperity. Join us
for the next class and let the journey begin.

LACTATION CONSULTANT
Nancy K. Matecki, RN, BSN & FACCE
414-828-4823
nancykmatecki@yahoo.com
Serving southeast Wisconsin, Nancy Matecki offers home visits to help you get the best start in
breastfeeding for you and your baby. Nancy is certified through Lamaze International.

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LAWN SERVICES
Be Green Lawn Care, LLC
P.O. Box 180092, Delafield
262-361-4034
beres@begreenlawncare.org
Be Green Lawn Care, LLC
Earth Friendly Lawn Care Solutions: Full service, holistic and
sustainable lawn care practices, products and services. Diligently working to bring awareness and
encourage a movement to shift how lawn service
is practiced. Maintaining a beautiful, thick, green,
healthy lawn is possible and available using products and techniques that are safer for people and
pets, while reducing environmental impact and
chemical usage.
LIFE COACHING AND

HAND ANALYSIS
MP Possibilities Coaching
Kathy Clegg, MA, CDC, IASHA certified
262-224-0774
mppossibilities@gmail.com
MPP is a transformational coaching business that
aligns people to live on purpose. Kathy uses hand
analysis and its life purpose/life lesson blueprint to
decode fingerprints and map ones course for life
success. As a coach, counselor, speaker and workshop leader, Kathy specializes in helping people
shift their thinking, step outside the box and align
to their purpose with More Powerful Possibilities
for happiness and fulfillment.
LIFE TRANSFORMATION
COACHING
The Sacred Bond Center
Richard W. Hanhardt, MS, MBA, BCSLC
Executive Director
11430 W. Bluemound Road, Suite 104,
Wauwatosa
262-794-2318
www.sacredbond.net
Health is most often focused on
the body, but there is a growing
realization that issues that include depression, anger, anxiety
and fear may destroy our efforts
toward physical health. Many require a nontraditional approach that focuses on proven techniques rarely employed in traditional psychotherapy. Our mission is to provide these special
approaches to complete health.
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MASSAGE THERAPY
Active Body Wellness
10620 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon
414-721-6942
www.activebodywellness.massagetherapy.com
Active Body Wellness offers holistic pain relief
through several different
types of massage. These include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot and cold stone
massage, therapeutic massage, Muscle Release
Therapy and craniosacral therapy. Our goal is to
have you pain-free in as short a time as possible
through soft-tissue manipulation.
TriCare Massage, Nutrition & Coaching
Elizabeth Bart, MS, LMT, Nutritionist
1516 W. Mequon Road, Mequon
262-332-0532
www.tricaremassage.com
TriCare Massage
Overcome obstacles! TriCare
Nutrition & Coaching incorporates massage thera-
py, nutritional management and coaching to help

you overcome the obstacles in your life. Our integrative approach to your health and well-being
starts with a holistic review of your health history,
nutrition, exercise and alternative care experiences, which then helps us create an individualized
personal well-being plan that will work for you.
Call today so we can get started!
OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION
Tracy Bretl, D.O., S.C.
6793 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale
414-351-1844
www.tracybretldo.com
Dr. Bretl specializes in Osteopathic Ma-
O nipulative Medicine for the treatment of
musculoskeletal pain. She uses a combination of myofascial release and cranial

osteopathy to facilitate the patients body
in restoring the normal relationships between
structures. This allows for a reduction in spasm
and inflammation which reduces pain.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Revolution Fitness John Pietenpol
1300 Capitol Drive, Suite C, Pewaukee
262-923-7060
john@revolutionfitnesswi.com
twitter@revolutionfitns
www.revolutionfitnesswi.com
We are Lake Countrys premier destination for personal fitness! We offer private training, partner training, small-group
training and corporate fitness. We train in many
different styles like Tabata, strength circuits, cardio
circuits, Revo-Metrics and personalized workouts.
At Revolution Fitness there are no contracts or
bulk packages. Just pay monthly! Your first workout is always free at Revolution Fitness!
PET STORE
Bark N Scratch Outpost
5835 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee
414-444-4110
www.milwaukeepetfood.com
Bark N Scratch Outpost provides
healthy and natural pet foods, supplements, treats, essential oils, toys
and more. Our friendly staff participates in ongoing learning, and we hold seminars
to share information. We are available seven days
a week to help you make appropriate choices for
your dog or cat, and for select small mammals.
We think outside the bag!
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Specialized Therapy Services
2711 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee
414-778-1341
www.specializedtherapyservices.com
Since 2000, Dave Vollmers has been
specializing in Myofascial Release, a
hands-on approach used to treat the
fascial (soft tissue) system. Myofascial
Release treatment involves applying sustained gentle pressure and movement into the fascia in order
to eliminate restrictions that may create pain or
malfunction throughout the body, sometimes with
bizarre side effects and seemingly unrelated symptoms that do not always follow the pathway of
nerves. Specialized Therapy Services is the oldest
exclusive Myofascial Release clinic in Milwaukee.
RESTAURANT, BANQUETS
& CATERING
Nisleits Country Inn
3704 Highland Drive, Port Washington
262-284-9006
Welcome to Nisleits Country Inn, located in Port Washington!
Nisleits is a family-owned and operated restaurant that has been in business since
1981. Nisleits proudly serves fresh, healthy entrees and specializes in prime rib, which is served
daily. The restaurant can host weddings, parties,
private group gatherings and family dinners. It has
a full bar and also caters all types of events.

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SPECIALTY GOODS
VETERINARY SERVICES
Cedar Creek Pottery

N70W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg
262-375-1226
cedarcreekpottery.com
Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary Complex

S73 W16790 Janesville Road, Muskego
414-422-1300
www.AnimalDoctorHolistic.com
Cedarburgs oldest pottery shop (est.

1978) features an array of Wisconsin
pottery, including the work of wellknown local potters, Dave Eitel and
Andee Warren. Functional and beautiful pottery created by some of the nations finest
ceramic artists is complemented by an outstanding selection of fine American crafts. Handmade
in the USA the perfect gift!
Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary Complex is staffed by pet

lovers who are highly skilled in
delivering unique health care to patients whose
guardians appreciate the importance of addressing the mind, body and spirit in the quest for quality and longevity of life. Our mission promotes the
prevention and treatment of disease through integrated conventional and natural means for pets
and their people, influencing a pets entire being in
a complete and positive manner. Experienced doctors utilize natural nutrition, titre testing, Western
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