This free event, including a vegetarian dinner, starts at 6


p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Hare Krishna Temple and Cultural Center, 1320 West 34th St. Please visit www.iskconhouston.org to reserve your seats or contact Dr. Hansa Medley at 713-979- 7698 for further information.


Stress and Holistic Healing S


tress weakens the body and opens the door to illness and disease. And the truth is, we find ourselves in stressful sit- uations all day long, every day. When you experience stress, your


body produces adrenaline and cortisol, the “stress hormones.” These hormones lower your immune system and elevate blood fat and blood sugar levels. They can bathe your tissues for up to 48 hours after one stressful event. Our bodies could probably deal with one experience, but with those arising one right after another, your body becomes vulnerable to disease. The longer you are stressed out, the more vulnerable. All disease is caused by imbalances. Stress is not the cause of disease, but it opens the door to disease by tearing down the body s defenses. Holistic Practitioner, Ginny Vasquez can find these imbal- ances through the use of muscle testing, and balance them so your body begins to heal itself, as God designed it to do. She will also work to find out why you felt stressed out in the first place and to eliminate that, too. To learn about The Body Code, attend a class at Center-


Point, 1920 Hollister Road on Saturday the 4th or 18th, 10 a.m. or Tuesday, the 7th or 21st, 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Ginny Vasquez at 281-954-8844, or email holistichealing@sbcglobal.net. See ad page26.


Flow-Of-Light Natural Health Open House


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ewly moved, Flow-of-light Natural Health (previously known as TTM


Wellness Center), invites the public to an open house from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at their new location in the Texas Medical Center at 7707 Fannin, Ste. 107. Founder, Dr. Helen Liu, will lead a tour and introduction to bioenergy scans, whole-body infrared imaging, iridiology, other naturopathy approaches, and mind medicine. Dr. Liu specializes in bioenergy research and holistic medicine. She also practices colorpuncture, mind medicine, and spiritual healing as ways to align your body-mind-spirit. Dr. Liu sees herself as a bridge between science and spiritual- ly, mainstream and holistic medicine. As she continues the search and research in holistic health and spiritual connection, Dr. Liu is passionate about bringing her clear vision, humor- ous wisdom, and practical skills for your health and healing. Please see Helen’s ad, page 45.


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At Lucia’s Garden Under the Tuscan Sun, Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 to 10 p.m. $62. The beauty and simplicity of Tuscan


countryside living beckons. Lucia allows only the freshest ingredients in her kitchen. Italian opera provides the backdrop for an evening of cooking the “cui- sine of the sun.”


Cooking in the Big Easy, Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $62. It’s Mardi Gras time, time for some soulful New Orleans jazz and lamp light in the French Quarter. Our menu: Crabmeat Lafitte, Shrimp Remoulade; Red Fish Fillets Saute Meuniere; Shrimp Stuffed Green Peppers and for dessert Bourbon Balls. My Mama’s Pasta Sauce, Wednesday, February 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $62. In this class, Lucia shares her mother’s traditional Sicilian pasta sauce or “suga,” complete with meatballs. We’ll prepare Basil Pesto Ligurian style with fettuccine noodles and Smoked Salmon and Shallot Cream Sauce over linguine. We’ll study different noodles, discuss sauce ideas, as well as Italian herbs. Come hungry! Aromatherapy with Lucia: Lotions and Potions, Saturday, February 25, 1 to 4 p.m. $48 + $8 materials fee. In this class, Lucia Bettler will lead you in making a brown sugar scrub, a relaxing bath salt, a fragrant room spray and more with essential oils. Astrology for Life, Saturday, February 11, 12 to 5 p.m. Astrologer Ginger McCord shares her insights into the


workings of the heavens. Reading are $1 a minute (30 minutes minimum).You need your birth date, time and place. Call Gin- ger at 713-526-8822 or Lucia’s to make an appointment. See Lucia’s Garden, page 30.


3rd Annual 2012 Texas Yoga Con- ference & Music Festival to Bring Yoga Leaders & Musicians From Around the World February 17-19


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he third annual Texas Yoga Conference and Music Festival will be held at Uni-


versity of Houston’s Recreation and Well- ness Center at 4800 Calhoun. Over 60 fun and informative classes and workshops (with over 20 different styles of yoga) will be led by yoga teachers known worldwide.


Special musical performances by Desert Dwellers, David


Newman, Tyagaraja M. Welch, Sean Johnson, The Wild Lotus Band and more. To register, call 713-839-9642 or visit www.texasyoga- conference.com. and will spin live during several of the asana practices. Registration is $299 for a weekend pass, $145 for a day pass, and half-day passes are available for $80. These pro- vide access to workshops either 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1 - 6 p.m. All Day Friday Intensives are $108. Desert Dwellers perform- ance is a separate fee, tickets are available online for $25.


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