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Heart of a Woman The Right Choices Keep It Strong

Amazing Embrace The Healing Power of Hugs

Investing for Good

How to Align Money With Values

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

Rewriting Valentine’s Day

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et’s rewrite what Valentine’s Day means. Let’s decide it’s not just about being coupled; it’s about being whole within

ourselves. Let’s decide it’s not just about our significant others, but more about love, compassion and kindness for everyone, including ourselves.

Instead of spending your money on flowers and chocolate, give a helping hand up to your fellow beings by giving some to

a beggar on the street or donating it to a shelter for humans or animals. Remember that holiday feeling of love and gratitude you had not two months ago? Extend that same energy to everyone on Valentine’s Day.

Let’s decide Valentine’s Day is about us all, instead of we two. Maybe our lovingkind-

ness will deepen our own inner wellspring of love for self and others.

Be well in love and peace,

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Contents 11 AMAZING EMBRACE The Healing Power of Hugs

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HEART WILL LOVE

Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health

16 HEART OF A WOMAN The Right Choices Keep It Strong

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18 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PETS

How to Use Them Safely

19 A COMMON HEART SONG

Whales Point the Way

20 INVESTING FOR GOOD How to Align Money With Values

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 7 cover artist 8 health briefs 9 global briefs 10 eco brief 11 healing ways 12 conscious

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news briefs

Study Meditation at The Villages

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he Enrichment Academy at The Villages is offering two new Present Moment Meditation classes that are enriching, insightful and bring a new perspective to daily living. Using a lighthearted, practical approach, participants will learn simple tools that increase health, happiness and peace of mind.

Kathy Henning, presenter and founder of Present Moment Meditation, has been studying and practicing meditation for more than 40 years.

Experience the Self: An Inner Journey, held from 10 a.m. to noon, February 27, embarks upon an extraordinary journey to experience the calm, peaceful presence within, including ease, harmony and a greater sense of self.

A Peaceful Mind is a Precious Gift, from 10 a.m. to noon February 28, recognizes this is essential for health and happiness, yet quieting the mind can be difficult. Participants learn how to calm its restlessness.

Cost for The Villages Residents is $25, nonmembers $31. Location provided upon registration (required) at: 352-674-1800.

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Working Toward a Better World

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he 10th annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film & Arts Festival will be held from February 14 through 17, in Gainesville. The films tell powerful, enlightening and inspiring stories about people working to make a better world. They illustrate our interdependence with animals, climate, chemicals, economics, energy, food, happiness, nature, resources, waste and water; and zero in on solutions.

Cinema Verde’s mission is to provide environmental education to the public through film, arts, workshops, events, tours and any other forum or media; and to increase public awareness of environmental practices that enhance public health and improve quality of life in urban, suburban and rural settings. They bring community organizations, businesses and citizens together to help forge sustainable solutions for our future.

For details, visit CinemaVerde.org.

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he Go Red Go Run Tutu 5K Fun run/walk from 8 to 9:30 a.m., February 23, benefits the American Heart Association Go Red for Women mission. This comprehensive platform is designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. It’s no longer just about wearing red; it’s no longer just about sharing heart health facts. It’s about all women making a commitment to stand together with Go Red and taking charge of their own heart health, as well as the health of those they can’t bear to live without.

Cost is $32.50. Location: UF Health & Vascular and Neuromedicine Hospitals, 1505 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville. Register at RunSignup.com/Race/FL/Gainesville/GoRedGoRun5K.

Tango Celebration on UF Campus

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ango rhythms are made to be danced to, and the dancers of Dance Alive National Ballet do it right.

Tango Mucho Madness will take place at 7:30 p.m., February 2, at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, with a pre-show dinner hosted by Sweetwater Catering at 6 p.m.

Special guests include choreographer Brian Carey Chung, founder and artistic director of the Collective Body Dance Lab, in New York City; pianist Kevin Sharpe, on the faculty of UF School of Music; vocalist and instrumentalists Gosia and Ali, known locally for their exceptional talents.

Admission is $40; seniors $30 and students $15; dinner is $50; dinner and admission together is $85. Get tickets at 352-392-2787 or PerformingArts.ufl.edu. Location: 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville. For more information, call Judy Skinner at 352-371-2986 or email Info@ DanceAlive.org.

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Heart of Mother Nature

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SusieQ Wood

usieQ Wood’s art career began in Los Angeles where she focused on painting the beautiful landscapes of California. Averse to the heavy smog, she moved to where the air quality was better and the landscapes took on a “healthier” view.

On the other side of a midlife crisis, her artwork emerged in abstract form and shifted to focus on an environmental message around climate change.

SusieQ founded “Global TRASHformation”, a movement encouraging the development of litter-free zones and self-responsibility. Having collaborative artwork as a centerpiece, she develops workshops, team-building presentations and group art projects, often using litter she has collected from the coastlines, including small pieces of plastic trash, upcycled into works of art.

The cover’s digital version of “Heart of Mother Earth” and the original mixed media (pictured above) are available. Through loving ourselves and honoring the planet, we support Mother Earth. May harts (anagram of the word trash) unite in purpose.

Wood is also the publishing editor of the Broward County, Florida edition of Natural Awakenings. View the artist’s portfolio at SusieQWood.com.

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Children and teens that spend more than seven hours a day on screens have twice the risk of being diagnosed with anxiety or depression compared to those that spend one hour a day similarly engaged, concluded a San Diego State University study of more than 40,000 youngsters.

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Munching on almonds and walnuts significantly increases blood vessel dilation and reduces artery plaque, say West Virginia University scientists. In a two-day study, 27 overweight volunteers ate 77 grams of almonds (about 2.5 handfuls) along with their lunch one day; on another day, they ate 60 grams of walnuts (about two handfuls) with lunch.

Measurements taken four hours after each meal found that both diets significantly increased blood vessel dilation and lowered markers of artery plaque. Both types of nuts also reduced heart rate and systolic blood pressure among the volunteers.

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Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumbershaped fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at Universiti Sains Malaysia report that it can significantly improve symptoms and reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis. Half of 75 patients were given a placebo and the other half 1,500 milligrams three times a day of a bitter melon supplement.

After three months, the bitter melon group had significantly fewer symptoms and less knee pain and analgesic use, as well as lowered body weight, body mass index and fasting blood glucose levels.

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Bitter Melon Eases Knee Pain

Screen Time Doubles Kids’ Risk of Anxiety and Depression

Holy Basil Fights Tooth Infection Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), an Indian herb also known as holy basil, has been proven effective in studies in reducing stress, lowering blood sugar and healing wounds. Now, research from India’s Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences has found that tulsi essential oil, used as a disinfectant, significantly reduced infection levels following root canals of primary molars in a study of 40 children. Although a triple antibiotic cream had better antibiotic properties, the researchers recommended tulsi for longstanding infections and to avoid antibiotic reactions and overuse.

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health briefs

global briefs

Bug Apocalypse

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Sharp Decline Threatens Ecosystem

Insects around the world are in a crisis, and a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the problem is even more widespread than scientists first believed. In a pristine rain forest in Puerto Rico, the number of invertebrates— including moths, butterflies, spiders and grasshoppers—dropped 60-fold between 1977 and 2013, probably due to a four-degree rise in average temperature.

The lizards, birds and frogs that fed on them also seriously declined. In 2014, an international team of biologists estimated that globally in the past 35 years, the numbers of invertebrates such as beetles and bees had decreased by 45 percent.

Another recent study showed a 76 percent decrease in flying insects in the past few decades in German nature preserves. The food web may be being obliterated from the bottom: Insects pollinate threequarters of our food crops, feed the birds and fish that are also consumed by larger species and are vital to the decomposition that keeps soil healthy and ecosystems running. “Nature’s resilient, but we’re pushing her to such extremes that eventually it will cause a collapse of the system,” Brad Lister, a co-author of the Puerto Rican study, told the New York Times.

Fish Revival

Shad Return After 174-Year Absence

Following the removal two years ago of an obsolete dam in Manville, New Jersey, American shad are successfully spawning in the lower section of the Millstone River.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently observed juvenile fish there for the first time since 1845. American shad (Alosa sapidissima) are the largest member of the herring family and are anadromous, as they spend most of their lives in saltwater, but return to freshwater rivers each spring to spawn. They played an important role in American history and economics.

New Jersey Department of Emvironmental Protection Commissioner Catherine McCabe says, “This species has an inherent tendency to recolonize once obstacles are removed from its migratory path.” During the Industrial Revolution, rivers were dammed for electric power and lakes, but during the last decade, dam removal has become a new call to action. Besides preventing fish migrations, dams also harm water quality in rivers by blocking water flow, trapping sediment and changing habitats.

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eco brief

Help Save the Honey Bees

by Chappie McChesney

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oney bees help to pollinate more than a third of the fruits, vegetables, nuts, trees and plants in our environment.

We often take this bounty for granted as we sip our coffee in the morning or drink a glass of orange juice, but these hard-working insects toil their entire lives, which may be as short at three weeks, to provide our daily intake of good foods.

But honey bees are in need of our help, because are disappearing at an alarming rate due to the overuse of chemicals, lack of forage (food), disease, pests and a host of other problems. Much of our food comes from other countries—few people are aware of this and think it just appears magically at their local market. The fact is that many commercial beekeepers around the world cannot afford to replace 30, 40 or

even 90 percent of their bees every year.

Any farmer with 100 cows could not afford to lose 90 of them each year.

In North Central Florida, the honey bee season usually begins in late January with swarming that can last through June.

This is how they survive and spread their genes to new areas. If a swarm stops nearby, just consider how necessary these creatures are. Don’t call an exterminator or someone to try to kill them; call a beekeeper—they will be happy to remove the swarm of bees for free so they can save them.

Many growers have turned to monoculture farming where the blooms that bees pollinate and thrive on bloom only for a month or two all year. A lot of the natural forage where wildflowers and trees used to stand is gone, replaced by acres of blacktop, concrete, housing developments and shopping centers. When they try to find water they find chemical laced polluted runoff water in roadside ditches.

Very few even give this a thought; but when food prices start to soar or we can’t get our favorite foods, it will become extremely important.

There are many ways for homeowners to help save honey bees and other pollinators. n Plant a variety of flowers, trees and bushes that bloom at different times of the year, so the pollinators will have food to eat all year long. n Set out a sugar water feeder where the bees can get some nourishment; bees will take over a hummingbird feeder when they get desperate for food. n Support local beekeepers and buy local honey. Not all honey is created equal.

We are all in this world together and should be willing to do just a small part to help save the planet just one bee at a time.

It all adds up.

Chappie McChesney, a bee consultant for the city of Alachua and founder of the Marion County Beekeepers Club, traches at Master the Possibilities School, in Ocala. He has more than 60 years of beekeeping experience.

To contact him for speaking engagements, email ChappiesBees@windstream.net.

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AMAZING EMBRACE The Healing Power of Hugs

by April Thompson

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These behaviors ugs don’t just feel A Primal Need good; they do also turn down our for Connection good. A simple biological response Mata Amritanandamayi, embrace can boost our to stress and may a 65-year-old Indian spirihealth and mood, connect tual leader better known even improve us spiritually and even help as Amma, has hugged mend society. how our immune tens of millions of people

Hugs and other types system works. around the world, earning of affectionate touching her the nickname, “the ~Michael Murphy, can provide numerous hugging saint.” benefits in the face of researcher Amma’s tradition of threats or stress, according hugging people grew organically, from hugto Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a researcher ging someone she noticed in distress, to how with the Laboratory for the Study of she receives massive crowds clamoring for Stress, Immunity and Disease at Carnegie one of her loving, compassionate embraces.

Mellon University, in Pittsburgh. “The

“A hug is a gesture that reveals the research shows that touch behaviors like spiritual truth that, ‘We are not two—we hugs reduce negative responses to threats are one, ’ ” says Swami Amritaswaruand make people feel happier, more secure pananda, one of Amma’s senior disciples. and more supported.”

“In today’s world, where people often feel

In a study of 404 adults, Carnegie alienated and lonely, a hug can uplift and Mellon researchers looked at how social support and hugs affected participants’ sus- make us feel reconnected to the people and world around us.” ceptibility to the common cold after being

Intention is key to the exchange of exposed to the virus. “People experiencing energy that occurs with a hug, says Amrilots of conflict are more likely to get a cold taswarupananda.

“What is important is the when exposed to a virus,” says Murphy. sincerity behind the action—the genuine “But individuals who also tend to receive feeling of love and compassion. A simple lots of hugs appear protected from this adglance or mere touch of the hand can have ditional risk.”

that same power to make us feel whole if that genuine, heartfelt connection is there.”

Hugs tap into that fundamental human need to belong, says Murphy. “Hugs and other forms of affectionate touch act as powerful reminders that we belong. “These behaviors also turn down our biological response to stress and may even improve how our immune system works.” For example, researchers think that touching might trigger our body to release oxytocin, a hormone that can reduce fear and improve social bonding, Murphy notes. Hugs and the associated oxytocin release can have powerful ripple effects in the body, decreasing heart rate and levels of stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine, along with improving immune function and pain tolerance. Oxytocin can also trigger the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine.

Bridging Divides With a Hug While Murphy cautions that the jury is out on the effects of hugs on strangers, as most research has been done on embraces between loved ones, Ken Nwadike, Jr. has built a national campaign around the concept. Known as the “free hugs guy”, the former competitive runner began offering up hugs during the 2014 Boston Marathon, the year after the deadly bombing.

Nwadike has since brought the Free Hugs Project to more divisive spaces, from political rallies to protests, offering hugs to all to spread love and inspire change.

The Los Angeles activist’s all-embracing hugs are a symbol of unconditional love, respect and unity at a time when tensions and political divisions are running high. For Nwadike, hugs are a way of de-escalating conflict and mending the human divide.

“Communities are divided because of fear, hatred and misunderstanding. Starting the conversation with kindness, rather than hatred, will get us a lot further,” he says.

Consent is always important, and not everyone appreciates an unsolicited hug. But like compliments, hugs are free to give and usually well received. As humans, we bear arms that were built not to harm, but to heal.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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RECIPES A HEART WILL LOVE

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s a special meal for Valentine’s Day or any other, many plant-based dishes are so tasty that no one will miss the meat. Low in fat and sugar and high in ingredients that promote heart health, the following recipes are courtesy of Carol D’Anca, a board-certified nutrition practitioner and author of Real Food for Healthy People: A Recipe & Resource Guide, in Highland Park, Illinois.

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Rich in dietary fiber and low in fat, butternut squash with low-salt vegetable broth and spices is an easy-to-make soup loaded with nutrients and flavor. Allow 40 to 45 minutes to roast the squash.

Butternut Squash Soup Yields: Four servings 1 butternut squash, 2-3 lbs, peeled and cut in cubes to equal 4 cups

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Dash red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper Pepitas or pumpkin seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a heavy baking pan with parchment paper. Spread squash cubes in a single layer, using two lined pans if needed. Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Alternate method: Wash the squash. Make several slits to allow for escaping steam.

Roast whole in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft and easy to peel and cut.

Transfer the roasted squash to a food processor or heavy-duty blender. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Add additional broth to reach desired consistency.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, fair trade, non-genetically modified ingredients, BPA-free canned goods and non-bromated flour whenever possible.

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Divide into four bowls. For texture and crunch, garnish with roasted pepita or pumpkin seeds.

Hearty Bread

This whole-grain, gluten-free, no-knead, no-mess bread contains flax, sunflower and chia seeds, hazelnuts, oats, coconut oil and maple syrup as a sweetener. Accompanying soup, it makes for a satisfying meal.

This recipe is adapted from “Change Your Life Bread” in D’Anca’s book My New Roots.

Let it sit on the counter for at least two hours, or all day or overnight. When the dough retains its shape, even when you pull the sides of the loaf pan or lift the parchment, it’s ready to bake.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Place loaf pan in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 20 minutes. Remove bread from loaf pan, place it upside down directly on the rack and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool completely before slicing.

Store bread in a tightly sealed container for up to five days. Freezes well. For a quick and easy toast, slice before freezing.

The Pleasures of Pasta

Change Your Life Bread

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Yields: One loaf 2 cups shelled raw sunflower seeds 1 cup whole flax seeds 1 cup blanched hazelnuts 3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats, if needed) 4 Tbsp chia seeds 6 Tbsp psyllium husks Pinch fresh ground coarse salt, preferably Himalayan 2 Tbsp maple syrup 6 Tbsp coconut oil, liquefied at low temperature in a small pan 3 cups water In a loaf pan lined with parchment, combine all dry ingredients, stirring well.

Whisk maple syrup and water together in a measuring cup.

Add to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is soaked and dough becomes thick. If it’s too thick to stir, add one or two teaspoons of water until it’s manageable.

Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

Pasta is guilt-free when we use a whole wheat variety that digests more slowly than white flour pasta, avoiding blood sugar spikes, D’Anca says. Gluten-free, grainfree or vegetable pasta can be substituted for whole grain pasta. Fresh asparagus is recommended. If it’s not in season, consider red chard for its bright red and green colors and abundance of vitamins K, A and C. It’s a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron and dietary fiber.

Use red, orange, yellow or a mix of colors 1½ Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 lb fresh asparagus, pencil thin is best (if not available, substitute red chard) ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup white wine or white wine vinegar Squeeze garlic from its skins into a large skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is reduced and thickened to a sauce (coulis), about 20 to 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta well and place back in the pan. Add tomato coulis and olives. Toss well to infuse flavors. Let warm for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve at once.

Savory Side Dish

Chickpeas are a great source of fiber. Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, are available in white, orange, green and purple. Lycopene gives red tomatoes their color, may reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Yellow tomatoes have twice as much iron and zinc and higher levels of vitamin B and folate to help red blood cells. Darker tomatoes ranging from purple to black produce higher levels of antioxidants for a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Don’t overlook green tomatoes, which are higher in vitamin K and calcium than reds or yellows.

Roasted Chickpeas with Grilled Vegetables Yields: Serves two, or four if dished over quinoa

Whole Grain Pasta with Asparagus and Tomato Coulis Yields: 6 servings for dinner or 8 as a smaller first course.

1 lb of your favorite whole grain pasta 3 large cloves garlic, roasted for about 25 minutes in their skins 3 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

12 small mushrooms, sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips 1 yellow pepper, cut in strips 1 red onion, cut into wedges, or 1½ cups leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned, and cut chiffonade-style About 6 cloves of garlic, peeled 2, 14-oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary Balsamic or white wine vinegar February 2019

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Almond Butter and Raw Cacao Chocolate Truffles Yields: 12 servings

Remove the pan and turn the vegetables over. Add the chickpeas and rosemary and return to the oven. Roast for another 30 to 45 minutes until the edges of the vegetables start to turn dark and the chickpeas are browning.

1 cup almond meal ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao, organic 3 Tbsp grade B maple syrup 1 tsp organic vanilla ¼ cup raw almonds, ground ¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground Finely ground nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts, shredded coconut or raw cacao for texture and added flavor

Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, toss and serve warm as is or over quinoa.

Make a flax “egg” by mixing the ground flax seeds with the water. Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to an egg consistency.

Place the bell pepper, onion and garlic in a food processor and process until smooth.

Remove the mixture and drain in a fine sieve. Too much liquid will make the burgers fall apart.

Burgers for Lunch

These burgers are good either oven baked or grilled, weather permitting. Offer toppings like baby spinach, salsa, nut cheese, pesto, fig jam, mango or slaw. Apple cider vinegar, dill, celery salt and agave nectar to taste makes a dressing for slaw. Thin slices of Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apples add a tang of tart or hint of sweetness.

Black Bean/Veggie Burger 1 16-oz can of black beans, drained, rinsed well and dried on a paper towel ½ red bell pepper, cut in large pieces 1 medium-size onion, cut in large pieces 1 Tbsp chili powder, mild or hot to taste 3 cloves of garlic, rough chopped 1 tsp black cumin 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds 3 Tbsp water Approximately 1 cup bread crumbs (glutenfree if needed) to act as a binder 4 buns or bread of choice 14

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Place black beans in the food processor and pulse to a thick, sticky consistency.

Add the drained red pepper mixture, flax “egg”, cumin and chili spice. Process until lightly mixed.

Remove the burger mixture to a bowl.

Add bread crumbs until you have a firm burger and form into patties.

Grill for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, or bake in a 350° F oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes on each side.

Guilt-Free Chocolate Dessert

“Chocolate desserts usually include loads of sugar and butter, making them a highly processed and saturated-fat food,” says D’Anca. “These treats deliver the good fat of cacao nibs and the antioxidants of raw cacao.”

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Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix them to a smooth batter. Chill the batter for about 20 minutes.

Roll into either bite-sized or larger balls to serve as is or roll in nuts, coconut or cacao for texture and added taste.

For more recipes and information about nutrition and heart health provided by D’Anca, visit FoodNotMeds.com.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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Put mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onion and garlic in a large roasting pan. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables caramelize.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean all salads, all the time. From appetizer to dessert, healthy, easy-to-make, creative and colorful recipes can improve health and add flavor to life.

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Preheat oven to 400° F.

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Vegfest Continues to Grow in Popularity

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onprofit North Florida Veg Events, Inc., held the inaugural Gainesville Vegfest in 2017 at Westside Park, organized by Gainesville residents and University of Florida students to provide education and accessibility to a compassionate and environmentally sustainable lifestyle. The event has since moved to Depot Park, in downtown Gainesville, and will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 16.

Hosting about 500 attendees the first year, Gainesville Vegfest grew to more than 8,000 guests in 2018. The annual familyfriendly and free event connects Gainesville with a plant-based

lifestyle and also provides entertainment, speakers, food and vendors with the intent of spreading awareness and excitement about pursuing a more ethical manner of consumption.

Approximately 30 volunteers work to organize the event, including grant writing, media coverage, logistics, entertainment committees and more. Fundraising and sponsorships are a goal that the team steadily works to surpass every year.

Location; 200 E. Depot Ave. For more information, visit GainesvilleVegFest.org. See ad, back cover.

Vegfest in Depot Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 16th.

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Heart of a Woman The Right Choices Keep It Strong

by Lisa Marshall

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ometime between the salad and the main course at her grandson’s bar mitzvah, Joyce Lenard, then 69, felt a crushing pressure deep within her chest.

A tireless go-getter who had worked in Hillary Clinton’s district office when she was a U.S. senator, raised two daughters and recently donated a kidney to one of them, Lenard had spent months painstakingly planning the 100-guest gala, so when the pain came, she ignored it and got on with the party. She even drove herself to her Long Island home that night. “I just assumed I was having indigestion and it would pass,” Lenard recalls.

Hours later, her husband rushed her to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a rare, often-fatal form of heart attack, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, in which intense stress literally changes the shape of the heart. Thankful to be alive, she has since taken up meditation, cleaned up her diet and now leads a support group for female heart patients of all ages. Like her, many of them never saw it coming.

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“Women tend to be the caregivers,” says Lenard. “We take care of our husbands, our families, our friends, our careers, and we often forget about our own health. Then look what happens.” Lenard is among the 44 million U.S. women with cardiovascular disease, an insidious illness that until recently has been erroneously framed as a “man’s disease”. In reality, it is the number one killer of women, responsible for one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). By comparison, one in 26 women die of breast cancer.

While awareness has risen since 2004, when AHA launched its Go Red for Women campaign, surveys show only 17 percent of women view cardiovascular disease as something that should concern them.

It should, experts say, because 80 to 90 percent of cases are avoidable with lifestyle and dietary changes. In some cases, natural remedies can even reverse it. “We have all this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when it comes down

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In the late 1990s, researchers discovered women were about as likely as men to be diagnosed with the disease, and far more likely to die from it. “They didn’t have the classic signs and symptoms, so they often went undiagnosed and untreated,” explains Jennifer Mieres, M.D., a cardiology professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, in New York.

Along with chest pain, women often suffer fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion, pain in the neck, back or jaw, nausea or anxiety in the months leading up to a heart attack. In more than half of the cases, according to one recent study in the journal Circulation, doctors fail to recognize these symptoms.

Then there is the “not now” factor. “I used to see women all the time who said, ‘I have had these symptoms for months, but I just didn’t have time to take care of it,’” says Mieres, co-author of Heart Smart for Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living.

Recent research has also shown that women are uniquely vulnerable to developing heart disease in ways that men don’t share. Taking birth control pills (especially while smoking) can boost risk. Complications during pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes can be hard on the heart, increasing vulnerability for years to come. Because estrogen is believed to be cardio-protective, when it wanes during perimenopause and menopause, risk goes up again.

“As soon as we hit menopause, our biological milieu starts to change,” says Mieres, noting that “good” cholesterol tends to decrease and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides tend to increase.

Yet, arterial plaque—which can ultimately build up, break loose and cause a heart attack or stroke—starts accumulating as early as age 20, so the earlier women start paying attention, the better.

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to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease can be prevented,” says integrative cardiologist Christina Adams, M.D., of the Scripps Women’s Heart Center, in La Jolla, California.

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We have all this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when it comes down to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular disease can be prevented.

Food Not Meds

Thirty years after the first cholesterol-lowering medication hit the market, so-called statin drugs have become the largest class of medications in the world, with U.S. sales doubling between 2000 and 2010 to reach $20 billion, according to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. While drugs can be appropriate for those already diagnosed with heart disease and at high risk of heart attack or stroke, they are not without serious side effects. Statins can cause chronic muscle pain, memory loss and increased blood sugar, while hypertension drugs can precipitate fainting and kidney damage.

For many patients, there’s another way, integrative cardiologists say. Unfortunately, most of the talk about prevention focuses on prescription medications, says Stephen Devries, M.D., executive director of the Chicago-based Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology. “What often gets lost in the discussion are the dietary changes, which can be equally important.”

Devries recommends a plant-based Mediterranean diet—low in the saturated fat found in beef, processed meats and cheese—and high in leafy greens, whole grains and the “good” fats found in fatty fish, olive oil and avocados. Specific foods have also been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Nuts, including walnuts, peanuts and almonds, have been shown to lower LDL. One 2017 study of 77,000 female nurses, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found those that ate peanuts or tree nuts (including almonds and cashews) two or more times per week had a 19 percent lower risk of developing heart disease. Those that ate walnuts once a week cut their risk by 23 percent.

Dark purple and red fruits contain compounds called anthocyanins that boost production of nitric oxide, and in turn expand blood vessels, improving circulation. Another recent study, published in the journal Circulation, followed 94,000 women for 18 years and found those that ate four servings or more per week of blueberries and strawberries were a third less likely to have a heart attack.

Pomegranates are also key for heart health, with recent research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition showing a daily serving of juice can make platelets less sticky, lower blood pressure and reduce plaque formation.

Dark leafy greens like kale and broccoli—which are rich in vitamin K—play an important role in fostering a healthy heart structure, with each serving per week cutting the risk of heart disease by 23 percent, according to the Gaples Institute.

Nurturing the Emotional Heart

No discussion of heart health would be complete without an emphasis on social and emotional health, a critical risk factor which until recently has been largely absent, says Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., director of the Heart Failure Program at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and author of the new book, Heart: A History.

But research shows the emotional heart can break, too, as in Lenard’s case.

With as many as 90 percent of incidents occurring in women, the condition that landed her in the emergency room often shows up in patients with no signs of obstructed blood vessels or high cholesterol.

Rather, factors like financial worries, work stress or the death of or break-up with a loved one can flood the heart with stress hormones, changing its shape to one that resembles a Japanese pot called a takotsubo and weakening it profoundly. “Remarkably, in many cases, once the emotional state returns to normal, so does the heart,” says Jauhar.

Longer-term, emotional stress has been shown to lead to platelet aggregation, or stickiness in the blood, which can impact blood flow. Also, constant bombardment by stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol can damage the inner walls of blood vessels, boosting accumulation of plaque.

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ª Red yeast rice extract: This over-

the-counter (OTC) extract, commonly used in Chinese medicine, has been shown to significantly lower both total cholesterol and LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels, much like a statin does. Studies show 1.2 to 2.4 grams per day can reduce cholesterol by 26 percent in 12 weeks.

ª Omega-3 fatty acids: Eating fatty fish or taking fish oil supplements (one to four grams daily of EPA/DHA) has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease in healthy people and lower triglyceride levels and risk of heart attack in those already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Walnuts, chia, hemp and flax seeds are excellent vegan sources of Omega-3s.

ª Coenzyme Q10: Found in small

amounts in organ meats, sardines, cauliflower and asparagus, this powerful antioxidant—also available in OTC supplements—can lower blood pressure and help combat the side effects of statins.

ª Nicotinomide riboside: Fairly

new on the supplement scene, this compound, known as NR, has been shown to mimic the beneficial impacts of calorie restriction, improving blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension.

ª Garlic: Some studies suggest that

garlic, either fresh or in supplements, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

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To nurture the metaphorical heart, integrative cardiologists recommend taking time to maintain healthy personal relationships and minimize work stress. As well, exercising five to six days per week for at least 30 minutes and practicing activities like mindfulness meditation or yoga have been shown to lower heart rate. A recent study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes looked at 201 people with coronary heart disease. It found those that practiced meditation were 50 percent less likely to die or have a heart attack or stroke in the span of five years.

Finding quiet spaces to retreat to can also be important. A study published in November by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, found that living and working in chronically noisy environments can boost the risk for heart problems. It is also wise to prioritize sleep (at least seven hours per night), because the lack of it can inflame arteries.

The bottom line is that a holistic approach is best, says Jauhar. “If you want to live a long life, don’t smoke, eat well and exercise, but also pay attention to the quality of your relationships and your ability to withstand stress and transcend distress. Those are also a matter of life and death.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Essential Oils for Pets How to Use Them Safely

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One thing I’d say is, learn spray the exam room ssential oils are derived from all you can before using with lavender between appointments to calm plant-based oils around pets. anxious clients. sources, leading people Sally Morgan, ~Gary Richter, integrative to equate natural with safe; but that’s not always veterinarian and founder of a physical therapist and advanced certithe case. Knowing how Ultimate Pet Nutrition fied practitioner of the and when to use oils is gentle animal bodywork therapy known vital, according to Gary Richter, DVM, an integrative veterinarian and medical director as Tellington TTouch, sees clients in her of Holistic Veterinary Care, in Oakland, Northampton, Massachusetts, office. “I California. A veterinarian trained in the use put a drop of a peace and calming blend of essential oils understands the properties or lavender on the carpet or a pillow,” she of each oil, along with its proper dilution and says. “It relaxes the animal and dissipates application, a subject not generally taught the smells of previous clients. I don’t use in traditional veterinary schools; holistic diffusers. The odor can be too strong for medicine requires additional training. their sensitive noses. There’s also a danger

With proper use under professional it could spill and be licked up.” guidance, essential oils can be part of a

Certified Professional Dog Trainer larger treatment plan, says Richter. Cats Knowledge Assessed Kim Paciotti, owner of are generally more sensitive to oils because Training Canines, LLC, based in Statesville, they don’t metabolize medicine as effiNorth Carolina, finds the scent of green apciently as dogs, he notes. “As one professor ples relieves anxiety and soothes upset tumused to tell our veterinary class, ‘Cats are mies for dogs and puppies that suffer from not small dogs, so they can’t be treated as if motion sickness. “Cotton balls placed inside they are’—always good to remember.” a small container clipped to the outside of their crates deliver the smell,” she says. “They Soothing Effects don’t have direct contact, but still reap the Just as chamomile tea relaxes humans, anxbenefits, allowing the dogs to self-medicate ious dogs find its scent calming. Some vets by sniffing when they feel the need.”

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Kimberley Wallace, founder of kW Sustainable Brands, in San Diego, burns organic, sweet basil-scented candles for their antiviral, antibacterial properties. Her pugs love the smell. “Our rescue pug has mast cell tumors which compromise her immune system. I do my due diligence to buy all-natural products whenever I can.”

Proceed With Caution Pure essential oils are far too strong to use undiluted, Richter says.

Age, physical condition and species are so varied that guessing which oil and how to use it can be dangerous to the pet. “Skin irritation like a hot spot or rash is a relatively minor problem that could benefit from the right essential oil. An open wound requires a veterinary visit,” he says. “Some oils aren’t recommended unless under veterinary guidance. Reactions can range from mere annoyance to toxicity.”

Wintergreen, melaleuca, pennyroyal, tea tree and pine oils cause the most reported problems for dogs, according to PetPoisonHelpline.com. Peppermint, cloves, cinnamon and oregano oil also can be quite strong and require educated use, says Richter. An uneven gait, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and weakness can be symptoms of toxicity, requiring immediate veterinary care to prevent damage to the central nervous system or organ failure.

In its fragrance and taste, plants have defense mechanisms to ward off destructive insects or to attract bees and butterflies.

Those same properties can help people and animals. The plant’s natural compounds can ward off fungi, bacteria, parasites or inflammation. However, just reading a label isn’t enough to know which oils will work best for these problems.

“The Animal Desk Reference II: Essential Oils for Animals, Second Edition, by Melissa Shelton, is a reader-friendly guide,” says Richter. “I touch on the subject in my book The Ultimate Pet Health Guide: Breakthrough Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and Cats, but for deeper study, I recommend Shelton’s book.”

“One thing I’d say is, learn all you can before using oils around pets,” Richter says. “There’s not a one-size-fits-all formula for dilution for safe use. There are too many variables with oils and animals.”

Be more than a well-meaning pet lover—also be well-educated.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

A COMMON HEART SONG Whales Point the Way

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by Mark Nepo

ust as whales are born with an instinct for the deep, we are born with an impulse toward creating a quality of life. No matter the type of work that leads us there, following that impulse is the destiny of each soul, so we search to find our medium through which aliveness can express itself. Following our instinct for the deep, we find each other.

In areas of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, whales sing basically the same song, and when a new verse is added, they all incorporate it. As humans, we have a greater capacity to communicate, yet we resist adding to our common song.

Whales occupying the same geographical areas that may include large oceans tend to sing similar songs with local variations, but whales from other regions of the world will sing entirely different songs. Once united, though, they find a common pitch. The songs are constantly evolving over time, and old patterns are not repeated.

In essence, whales stay current, freshly updating their communications with each other. It’s a noble task for us all to emulate.

Most whales, especially humpbacks, compose patterns of sound that are strikingly resonant with human musical traditions.

What helps whales be such good communicators is that sound travels about four times faster in water than on land. Thus, it is profoundly easier to hear in the deep. Dwelling there, we have a better chance of staying current and hearing our common song.

When we follow our instinct for the deep, we discover our common song, which brings us alive. Through this unfolding, we make our contribution to the common good. From generation to generation, all that we learn and create adds to this living work of art we call a quality of life.

Adapted excerpt from More Together than Alone, by Mark Nepo.

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How to Align Money With Values

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ow we spend our money is important, but how and where we save it matters just as much. Today’s financial marketplace offers diverse options for values-based investing and banking, regardless of interests or assets.

Sustainable, responsible and impact investing is rapidly expanding. Professionally managed assets in the U.S. using socially responsible investment (SRI) strategies grew from $8.7 trillion to $12 trillion in the last two years, according to a 2018 report by the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. This represents 26 percent—about one in four dollars—of all U.S. assets under professional management.

The Big Bank Break-Up While large numbers of investors are moving their money responsibly, changing bank accounts can still feel difficult to many people, says Fran Teplitz, executive co-director of the Washington, D.C., nonprofit Green America, which works to promote a more sustainable economy.

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down into bite-sized steps. “Educate yourself on the issues with the conventional banking industry, from Wall Street speculation to predatory lending practices,” says Teplitz.

People don’t need to sacrifice banking needs for their values. Reflect upon what’s important in a financial institution, and then shop around for the right fit. Credit unions and community development banks that lend in local and underserved communities are often great choices, says Teplitz. Green America’s Get a Better Bank database is a great starting point for responsible banking options.

Investing for the Future For longer-term investing, there are more vehicles available to responsibly assist investors toward their financial and social goals. While responsible investing once meant simply screening out “sin stocks”, like tobacco, guns and gambling, which were available only to investors able to make a large minimum deposit, today there are values-based funds to suit every cause and income level.

“Socially responsible investing has come a long way since it got off the ground in this country during the apartheid divestiture movement in the 1980s,” says Gary

Matthews, an investment advisor and CEO of SRI Investing LLC, headquartered in New York City.

Countering some investor concerns about underperforming SRI funds, there is a growing body of evidence to show that money that does good can also do well. The firm Nuveen TIAA Investments assessed the leading SRI equity indexes over the long term and “found no statistical difference in returns compared to broad market benchmarks,” nor any additional risks, according to a 2017 report Responsible Investing: Delivering Competitive Performance.

SRI Approaches and Outcomes Fossil fuel-free portfolios are trending, Matthews notes—which Green America encourages. While acknowledging the ever-fluctuating price of oil, Matthews says he’s seen diversified portfolios that eliminate oil, coal and natural gas do better at times than those that include them.

A subset of SRI investments, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing focuses less on what sector a company is in than on how they conduct their business. The way companies treat their employees and respond to climate change are factors that may have a positive influence on financial performance.

Robo-advisors, a recent arrival in the SRI sector, are online investment services that automate money management. Roboadvisor companies make it easier for people to invest and leverage technology to keep fees down, although they usually do not offer in-depth impact research on the companies within the financial products they offer, according to Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, an impact investment company in Santa Monica, California.

Swell evaluates thousands of companies to build diversified portfolios of businesses aligned with at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Like most SRI firms, Swell offers retirement IRAs (individual retirement accounts), as well as more liquid brokerage accounts, with a minimum initial deposit of $50.

While the array of investment options can be daunting, investors should aim for progress, rather than perfection, in their portfolios. As the money and impact in a portfolio grows, so does an investor’s confidence and knowledge.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

A WORD TO THE MONEY-WISE n Verify that a bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), where accounts are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. n Responsible investors can also influence banking practices in their workplaces, religious institutions or professional associations by educating account managers about the issues.

Green America has a free booklet for 401k benefits managers at GreenAmerica.org/finance. n There are as many names for socially responsible investing (SRI) as there are approaches to it including community, ethical, green, impact, mission-related, responsible, sustainable and values-based investing. What an institution or a fund does and how they do it is more important than how it’s labeled. n The mainstreaming of SRI, while positive overall as impact investing is getting the attention of larger firms, has led to some “greenwashing”, where portfolios are being touted as socially responsible without much depth to their criteria, cautions investment advisor Gary Matthews, of SRI Investing LLC, in New York City. Fund sustainability rankings like the Morningstar Sustainability Rating can help take out the guesswork, although it pays to ask hard questions and look at a fund’s individual holdings. n Returns, whether social, environmental or financial, aren’t everything. “When it comes to investing, it’s important to get clear about specific goals, whether it’s planning for a home purchase or paying off student loans, understand the potential risks and returns, and set up an appropriate time horizon,” says Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, a Santa Monica-based impact investment firm.

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en Page is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and author of Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy.

A relationship, intimacy and dating expert, he has led hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality and taught at Columbia University, the Omega Institute and the Garrison Institute. Page also hosts the Deeper Dating Podcast (DeeperDatingPodcast.com).

What are Core Gifts, and what role do they play in the search for lasting love?

In my decades of work as a psychotherapist and coach, I’ve come to realize again and again that the qualities people feel most embarrassed or awkward about—their deepest insecurities—are some of their greatest gifts.

These Core Gifts are like secret parts of ourselves that we often want to hide because we feel so vulnerable around them. But these gifts are where we have the greatest sensitivity and passion; they’re the things we feel and care the most deeply about and the keys to finding someone who really loves us for who we are. When we learn to lead with and cherish our Core Gifts instead of hiding them away, the story of our romantic life completely changes.

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quiet violence against our most authentic self, and it always leads us into situations where we end up feeling diminished or hurt. The degree to which we feel ashamed of those vulnerable parts of ourselves is the degree to which we’re going to be attracted to people who are bad for us.

How can we move past our insecurities to discover and honor our Core Gifts?

If you find yourself repeatedly attracted to people who don’t treasure you for who you are, there are Core Gift qualities you haven’t learned to honor. Anywhere you’re insecure, you can ask yourself questions that really change the way you think about yourself. What might be the gift that lies inside this insecurity, and how have I not honored it? Who are the people in my life who have valued my gifts and how did that feel?

You can also discover your Core Gifts by asking yourself what sensitivities keep getting stepped on or neglected—those are qualities you haven’t learned to treasure enough yet.

Why is it important to differentiate between what you call Attractions of Inspiration and Attractions of Deprivation?

This is perhaps the most important distinction you can make in your search for love.

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Attractions of Deprivation are attractions to people who are only sometimes available to love and treat you well, but you become deeply invested in trying to get them to love you because you’re unconsciously trying to heal old childhood wounds through the relationship.

But there are also Attractions of Inspiration; these are people who inspire you by who they are in the world and how they treat you and others. When you start really learning how to honor and lead with your Core Gifts, your attractions change. You’ll start becoming attracted to available people who love you for who you are.

Deciding to say no to Attractions of Deprivation to only pursue Attractions of Inspiration is quite simply the most important decision you’ll ever make in your search for healthy love.

What is the Wave of Distancing, and how can it sabotage relationships?

The Wave of Distancing is the single greatest saboteur of healthy love that I know of.

If you haven’t yet learned to honor your Core Gifts, you’ll want to flee when you meet Attractions of Inspiration who are available and kind. You may begin noticing qualities about them that irritate you and find yourself wanting to leave—this is what I call the Wave.

The Wave is fear, because something deep inside you knows that this person could be special, and to open yourself up to and possibly be hurt by a kind person is a very scary thing. So your psyche unconsciously protects you by making you want to flee, and if you don’t understand this, then you may leave what could be a wonderful relationship.

If you do understand it, you’ll come to realize that like a wave, it hits hard, but then passes. If you can stick around long enough and just keep enjoying that person throughout the Wave, those feelings will disappear and the attraction will return.

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Mainstage Play – through February 3. A Doll’s House, Part 2. By Lucas Hnath. You thought it was over. It’s not. Nora returns to the family she left 15 years ago – what could possibly go wrong? A cuttingedge riff on the original classic that caused riots more than 100 years ago. You don’t have to have seen Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” which premiered in 1879 to “get it.” The Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352-375-4477. TheHipp.org.

Faire – 9am-4pm. The 33rd Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. $18 adults, $8 children 5-17, free for children under 4. For more information and tickets, visit HoggetowneFaire.com.

Workshop – 1-3pm. Wire Wrapping. With Steve Ginn. Learn to make a piece of jewelry for you Valentine. Tools and wire provided. $35. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Expo – 10am-3pm. 1 st Annual Metaphysical Expo. Many different vendors bringing alternative healing and health services and products, as well as different psychic readers, aura painters and much more. Free. Moonraven Apothecary, 1102 N. Main St, Ste C, Wildwood. 352-460-1401.

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Faire – 10am-6pm. The 33rd Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. $18 adults, $8 children 5-17, free for children under 4. For more information and tickets, visit HoggetowneFaire.com.

Performance – 7:30pm. Tango Mucho Madness.

Tango rhythms are made to be danced to, and the dancers of Dance Alive National Ballet do it right. $40; seniors $30 and students $15. Pre-show dinner hosted by Sweetwater Catering is at 6pm, $50. Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville. Tickets: 352-3922787 or PerformingArts.ufl.edu.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Faire – 10am-6pm. The 33rd Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. $18 adults, $8 children 5-17, free for children under 4. For more information and tickets, visit HoggetowneFaire.com.

Women’s Sunday Brunch – 11am. An amazing assortment of women, locally grown food, an entertaining program in an atmosphere of quiet, respect and contemplation. Sliding scale from $10 to whatever you can contribute. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra.

Reserve by noon the Friday before at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com. CronesCradleConserve.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 6 Workshop and Pot Luck Dinner – 6pm. Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills

welcome. Activities include reading discussions, editing and new ideas. Free with pot luck dish.

Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Call or email to reserve at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com. CronesCradleConserve.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Class – 10am-3pm. Raindrop Reflex-OIL-ogy.

With Laurie Azzarella. Lunch break included. $65.

Please call the store for more details and to register.

Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Tour – 9am-3pm. Alachua Audubon Society’s Backyard Birding Tour. Co-hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited. Explore some of Gainesville’s premier backyard birding habitats on a self-guided tour.

Learn how to attract birds to your own backyard.

Tickets: $15.00 and can be purchased at Wild Birds Unlimited, 4212 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville.

352-381-1997.

Celebration – 11am-6pm. Love Is All Around Valentine’s Day Celebration. Crystal gift for everyone, Love Readings with Many Deer, BioMat sessions, champagne and chocolate. 30% off all jewelry. Free. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

HighSpringsEmporium.net Class – 2-4:30pm. New Series Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Workshop – 9-11am. Introduction to AumaKhuaKi® Energy Balancing. With Rev. Ojela Frank, LMT. (MA60322.) Bring a sitting cushion, a yoga mat & bottled water. $25 or 2CEs for $40. Location: TMAC (Karate Academy,) 3233 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala. (#50-14398.) For more info and to register: AKheal.com or 352-239-9272.

Talk and Readings – Talk: noon-1pm.Astrological Readings: 1:30-5:30pm. Astrology and Mother Earth. With Johnny Dame. Hear about Johnny Dame’s unique understanding of how astrology can make a positive difference in navigating through life on our planet. Talk is free. Readings $55.

Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

HighSpringsEmporium.net

out injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register.

Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala.

352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Class – 6-8:30pm. New Series. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Boardroom at Holiday Inn Express, 1205 Avenida Central, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407247-7823. ifsk.org.

Chakra Balancing Crystal Bowl Meditation and Playshop – 7pm. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897.

OakbrookCSL.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Class – 10:30am-1pm and 2-4:30pm. New Series.

Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Boardroom at Holiday Inn Express, 1205 Avenida Central, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Film Fest – Feb. 14-17. The Tenth Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival in Gainesville. For info and updates: CinemaVerde.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Film Fest – Feb. 14-17. The Tenth Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival in Gainesville. For info and updates: CinemaVerde.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Aura Photography & Soul Contract Readings – With Howard Minton. Aura Photographs include an interpretation and a channeled message from your guides. Soul Contract Readings are in depth focus on why you are here and what will help you understand your soul’s purpose. $55/photo or Soul Contract reading, $88 for both. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

Festival – 10am-5pm. 3rd Annual Gainesville Veg Fest. Food trucks, kids’ zone, yoga, speakers, live music, cooking demonstrations, vendors. Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville.

GainesvilleVegFest.org.

Supercharging Quantum-Touch – February 1617 – 10am-5pm. This DVD presentation magnifies the power of QT energy. Alain Herriott, Advanced Instructor on DVD; Patricia Wagner, Certified QT Instructor facilitates in person. $99. Pre-requisite:

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QT Level 1, 2-day workshop. Register: Patricia@ LookingForLight.net. 352-369-3029.

Register: RunSignup.com/Race/FL/Gainesville/ GoRedGoRun5K.

Film Fest – Feb. 14-17. The Tenth Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival in Gainesville. For info and updates: CinemaVerde.org.

Book Signing and Workshop – Signing: noon1pm. Workshop 2-4pm. With Nicholas Pearson.

Nicholas will be signing copies of his new book, “Stones of the Divine Feminine” followed by a workshop on working with and using these stones.

Workshop fee is $25. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Aura Photography & Soul Contract Readings – With Howard Minton. Aura Photographs include an interpretation and a channeled message from your guides. Soul Contract Readings are in depth focus on why you are here and what will help you understand your soul’s purpose. $55/photo or Soul Contract reading, $88 for both. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

Film Fest – Feb. 14-17. The Tenth Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival in Gainesville. For info and updates: CinemaVerde.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. A healthy alternative to mammograms.

Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala.

352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Patient Education – 6pm. Learn what we do and time to ask questions. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 20 Workshop and Pot Luck Dinner – 6pm. Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills

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Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Call or email to reserve at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com. CronesCradleConserve.org.

Gathering – 6-7:30pm. Lightworkers Gathering.

Open floor discussion group on metaphysical topics.

Love donation. Please call to say you are coming.

Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Run – 1-9:30am. Go Red Go Run Tutu 5K benefits the American Heart Association Go Red for Women mission. $32.50. 1505 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville.

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Circle – 1-4pm. Reiki Circle. Free mini Reiki sessions. No appointment necessary. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview.

352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Sessions – 9-11am. Sacred Sounds Meditation & AK Energy Sessions. Facilitator: Rev. Ojela Frank, LMT. (MA60322.) Relax to peaceful sounds and high frequency AumaKhua-Ki® Energy. Love offering. Location: TMAC (Karate Academy,) 3233 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala. (#50-14398.) AKheal. com or 352-239-9272.

Sessions – noon-5pm. Tibetan Skull Healing Sessions. With Nicholas Pearson. $55/half hour, $88/ hour. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-4548657. HighSpringsEmporium.net Class – 2-4:30pm. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Serenity Now Yoga, 1200 W. State Road 434, Longwood. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-2477823. ifsk.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Save Your Mind Intensive Personalized Program – February 26-28. What can you do to clear mental fog, remember, and sharpen your thinking? Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Chakra Balancing Crystal Bowl Meditation and Playshop – 7pm. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897.

OakbrookCSL.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Class – 10am-noon. Experience the Self: An Inner Journey. Enrich your life! Embark on an extraordinary journey – experience the calm, peaceful presence within.

Enjoy ease, harmony and a greater sense of self. Includes Present Moment Meditation™. Course #HEA10101.

Residents $25, general public $31. Location: The Villages. Pre-registration required: 352-674-1800.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

plan ahead FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Mainstage Play – March 1-24. Miracle on South Division Street. By Tom Dudzick. Directed by V. Craig Heidenreich. Comedy. The Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352-375-4477. TheHipp.org.

Festival – 10am-4pm. First Annual Ocala Veg Fest.

Showcasing the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for our health, compassion for animals and protecting our planet. Location: Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala. Info: OcalaVegFest.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Workshop – 9am-4pm. AumaKhua-Ki® Energy Balancing 1. With Rev. Ojela Frank, LMT. (MA60322.) $225 (6 CEs.) Includes AumaKhuaKi® Level 1 Attunement, book & certificate.

Location: Hyde Away Salon, Ocala. (#50-14398.)

For more info and to register: AumaKhua-Ki.org or 352-239-9272.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Class – 2:30-4:30pm and 5:30-7:30. Karma and Souls Contract Class. With JoEllen Blue. $30.

Please call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592.

FairyDustCrystals.com.

Workshop – 9-11am. Introduction to AumaKhuaKi® Energy Balancing. With Rev. Ojela Frank, LMT. (MA60322.) Bring a sitting cushion, a yoga mat & bottled water. $25 or 2CEs for $40. Location: TMAC (Karate Academy,) 3233 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala. (#50-14398.) For more info and to register: AKheal.com or 352-239-9272.

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Class – 10am-noon. A Peaceful Mind is a Precious Gift. A peaceful mind is essential for health/happiness yet quieting the mind can be difficult. Learn tools to help calm its restlessness. Enjoy life anew! Includes Present Moment Meditation™. Course #HEA11101. Residents $25, general public $31. Location: The Villages.

Pre-registration required: 352-674-1800.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Gala & Festival – 10am-3pm. Natural Foods Gala & Sustainability Festival. Foods to sample, silent auction and raffle, live music, garden and greenhouse tours. Admission $1, food sample tickets $2.

Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. For info, 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol. com. CronesCradleConserve.org.

Remember, PLANS CHANGE! Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

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sunday A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville.

UnityGainesville.org.

Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352­-687-­2113. mail@ UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

Did you know that the Florida School of Massage hosts a Six Level Certiication course in Traditional Thai Massage? Do you want to learn a transformational and prootable healing modality that promotes the health and longevity of the practitioner as well as the recipient?

Sunday Service – 10:30am; Guided Meditation – 10am. Awaken and LIVE. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

Meditation and Book Discussion – 10:30am-noon.

Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville. 352-214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

Warriors. Van Ness Park Civic Center, G Ave and 7th St, McIntosh. 352-425-2975.

thursday A Course in Miracles – 10am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville.

UnityGainesville.org.

Embodiment 101 – 6:30-8pm. Body awareness movement followed by meditation. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville. 352214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

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Brewery Yoga at First Magnitude – 1-2pm Bring your own mat for yoga in the warehouse. All experience levels. Suggested donation $5. First Magnitude Brewing Co., 1220 SE Veitch, Gainesville. 352-727-4677.

Health Happens Farmers Market – 9am-2:30pm.

Shop for fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked goods, gluten-free snacks and prepared meals for lunch. McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala. 352-438-2360.

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Meeting – 5:30-6:30pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352687-2113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

Hearing Screenings – afternoon. By appointment.

Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala.

352-­291-­9459. LemireClinic.com.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville.

UnityGainesville.org.

Meeting – 5:30-7pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-6872113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

tuesday Technology Help Center - 2-4pm. Free. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Hwy 484, Belleview.

352-438-2500.

Meditation Instruction and Orientation – 6:30pm.

Meditation, book discussion, refreshments to follow.

Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville. 352-214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

wednesday Qigong – 9-9:30am. With Dr. Neil Crenshaw and Dr. Don Mederios. Donations go to Connected

Queer & Trans Dharma – 7-9pm. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville. 352214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

saturday Haile Farmers Market – 8:30am-12pm. Open rain or shine, heat or cold. Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville.

HaileFarmersMarket.com.

Farmstead Saturdays – 9am­3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-­595-­ 3377. CronesCradleConserve.com.

Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. 352-629-8051.

OcalaDowntownMarket.com.

Class – 2-4:30pm. One Saturday each month.

Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Call or check website to confirm date. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

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COACHING/ORGANIZING NATURAL ORDER COACHING & ORGANIZING Helen Kornblum, MA 352-871-4499 352-505-0541 Helen@CoachOrganizer.com CoachOrganizer.com

Helen helps teens and young adults deal with the challenges of ADHD by working on strategies for positive change, building selfesteem and confidence. Students can develop better social skills and improve their organizing skills. See ad, page 6.

HEALING ARTS SANDY WILSON

EFT, Emotion Code, Body Code, Hypnosis 352-454-8959 EFTSandy@yahoo.com SandraWilsonPositiveChange.com New Year’s Goals. Promises to yourself. Certified Energy Healer, Sandy will help you eliminate blocks to be successful in getting fit, having better relationships, reaching business goals. Why wait? See website or call to start your path to success.

GENTLE WATERS HEALING CENTER 352-374-0600 Gainesville Info@GentleWatersHealing.com

The therapists at Gentle Waters Healing Center assist each individual with detoxing using colon hydrotherapy and/or far infrared sauna. Call Dawn Brower for more information or visit G e n t l e Wa t e r s H e a l i n g . c o m .

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE JAMES LEMIRE, MD

HEARING AID SPECIALIST Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala 352-291-9459 • LemireClinic.com Forrest Petty has joined our practice. Forrest has 5+ years in the hearing aid industry with all manufacturers. He offers free hearing exams and hearing instrument demonstrations with the latest technology for all patients. Come experience how well you can hear again. Call to schedule your appointment. See ad, page 3.

LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE CRONE’S CRADLE CONSERVE FOUNDATION

Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301 352-291-9459 • LemireClinic.com Dr. Lemire is both Board Certified in Family Practice for 40 years and is an Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner. Some of the common protocols Dr. Lemire works with are: Thyroid conditions, Chronic Fatigue, MS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Leaky Gut, Cancer, Hormone Unbalances, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Inflammatory and Auto Immune Conditions, Lyme Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Weight Management. Dr. Lemire sees children and adults. See ad, page 3.

6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra 352-595-3377 CronesCradleConserve.org

The conserve is an ecological preserve, retreat center and organic farm. Local fresh produce can be bought at The Farm Store on property, through Farm to Fare weekly Baskets or delivered to your restaurant. The Farm Store is open 7 days a week. Certified kitchen honey house and event space available. See ad, page 15.

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Highest Ethical Standards! Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Neuromuscular, Cupping, Rotator C u ff , S w e d i s h , Ly m p h a t i c Drainage, Reflexology, Scented Oils, Hydrotherapy (Hot/Cold.)

MELISSA RODRIGUEZ MASSAGE THERAPY

MA89773, MM38361 6998 US Hwy 27, Ocala Golden Hills Plaza, Next to Horse & Hounds 352-817-6352 • MeliMassage.com Monday-Friday 9am-3pm & 6-8:30pm. Deep tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy and Swedish. Blend of modalities adjusted to client’s unique profile and level of comfort.

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SARAH USHER, LMT MA36244

LuDawn Spa & Salon MM36632 4620 East Silver Spring Blvd, Ocala 352-236-5353 or 352-362-4919 SarahUsherLMT.AMTAmembers.com Sarah is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Reflexologist. She is trained in Prenatal Massage. Promoting wellness through the bodywork of Therapeutic Massage.

VETERINARY CARE MEDICINE WHEEL VETERINARY SERVICES Shauna Cantwell, DVM Ocala 352-538-3021 ShaunaCantwell.com

Holistic veterinary medicine for small animals and horses.

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Certified veterinary acupuncture, certified-AVCA animal chiropractic, herbal therapy, tui na medical massage, functional neurology, postural rehabilitation, ozone therapy, homotoxicology and nutrition.

Available for workshops. See ad, page 4.

MARCH

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