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13 HAPPY FURRY HOME

Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean by Sandra Murphy

15 KEYS TO LONGEVITY And Health

by James E. Lemire

22 fitbody

16 MUSIC AS MEDICINE

25 inspiration

by Kathleen Barnes

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

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Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us

19 CHANTING TO THE OPEN HEART by Shana Smith

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20 IMPROVING DIGESTION 16

With Probiotics by Michael Joseph

21 VEGAN LUNCHBOX Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost by Judith Fertig

22 RELAX AND UNWIND Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing

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letterfrompublisher T here are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.

~Albert Schweitzer Shannon Knight, co-publisher

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The best times of my life include both. My

favorite childhood memories were Sunday afternoon family barbecues with “oldies” music a constant in the background. Now, hearing my husband Dean sing to me is one of the best feelings in the world. My earliest childhood memories include cats. At age 5, I picked blue-eyed Siamese Rufus out of a litter to be my very own cat. He lived to be 19! Years later when Dean and I lived in the country, we had six cats and two dogs at one time. Talk about a happy furry home! Still having two dogs and two cats, Sandra Murphy’s article is helpful with tips for keeping a pet-friendly home clean. Our twin themes of Yoga and Music this month may seem different, but they are actually quite complementary, with the Gainesville segment of our territory being pretty famous for both. On one hand, it’s the home of rock legend Tom Petty, but also the lesser-known Mickey Singer, who once hosted yoga classes and meditation at Shannon, sister Ashley his Temple of the Universe, out toward Alachua. and Cathy - 1977 Mickey gave back to the community after forming a prosperous medical software company a few decades ago, and you can see his largesse hanging in the Harn Museum on the UF campus—It’s the multimillion-dollar Monet painting—you can’t miss it. I guess what I’m trying to say is that yoga and music both share some of the same sensitivities and fill the same needs of balance, tranquility and service. They foster what is creative and compassionate in us with benefits that echo for a lifetime. Try it, you might like it (or them).

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Love and Light Tiffany Seiler Cover artist Tiffany Seiler works in mixed media, including watercolors, acrylics, papers and objects like buttons to create whimsical, stylized portraits of girls that express delight and innocence. The cover work Love and Light was inspired by Seiler’s daily yoga practice. “I was raised in a family of all girls,” says Seiler. “My art is deeply rooted in positive female images surrounded by the things I love, like flowers, trees, the ocean and yoga.” Seiler is a self-taught artist, having returned to her childhood love of drawing and painting after working as a hairdresser and makeup artist for 20 years. Seiler’s works, many of which bear inspirational messages, have been reproduced for greeting cards found in national stores such as Trader Joe’s. Her art has also graced the pages of magazines such as Somerset Studio. Seiler currently lives, works and paints in Independence, Kentucky, joined by her husband and six rescued animals—three dogs and three cats. View the artist’s portfolio at SouthEndGirlArt.etsy.com.

he third annual Florida local food summit will be held from September 8 through 10 at the at East End Market, in Orlando, for the state’s top food and farming entrepreneurs, policy makers, chefs, foodies and consumers to come together and grow Florida’s local food movement through introductory and advanced coursework, farm-to-table meals, a Growers’ Festival, home gardening classes and more. The keynote speaker is Will Harris, from White Oak Pastures, a 150-year-old multigenerational family farm that cooperates with nature to produce grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured poultry, pastured eggs and certified organic vegetables in southern Georgia. Farm tours throughout Central Florida begin September 8. Friday and Saturday sessions include topics such as diversifying a farm, navigating farm resources, holistic livestock management, food policy, business planning and more. Friday workshops are more advanced, and Saturday will feature home-scale, organic fruit and vegetable growing classes, seasonal cooking demonstrations and garden preservation workshops. The Audubon Park community will host a growers’ fair with starter plants, fruiting trees, soils, nutrients and other needed supplies. Admission to tours and some events is free. Location: 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando and elsewhere. For more information, visit FloridaFoodSummit.com.

The Real Truth About Health Conference in Orlando

ore than 30 of the most popular and influential experts and authors from a wide variety of wellness fields will be sharing their knowledge, insights and remedies at The Real Truth About Health Conference, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., September 9 to 18, at the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Conference Center, in Orlando. Featuring the most useful and accurate information, topics include disease prevention, obesity prevention, diabetes, dementia, heart disease, and whole food, plant-based diets. they will also be speaking about the food system, genetically modified foods, the medical system, climate change, water shortages, extinction rates, radiation from cell phones and more. Admission is free. Live streaming is available. Those that attend at three days or more receive a recording of the entire conference ($99 value). To view the daily schedule and register, visit TheRealTruthAboutHealthConference.com. For more information, call 516-921-1417. See ad, page 2.

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newsbriefs Noted Musician to Perform at Unity

axophone recording artist Eirinn Abu will be special musical guest at Unity of Ocala for the Sunday Service at 10 a.m., September 11. His peers have called him Eirinn Abu the instrumental version of Josh Groban or Andrea Bocelli. His repertoire includes spiritual classics such as Amazing Grace and soulful love songs like I Will Always Love You. Abu says that he enjoys visiting churches to worship, praise and share Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music with everyone. Location: 101 Cedar Rd. Ocala. For more information, call 352-687-2113 or visit UnityOcala.org. See ad, page 24.

Thai Massage Certification Course Accepting Applications

he Florida School of Massage is teaching a Thai Massage Certification Course beginning October 15 and 16 with instruction by Ariela Grodner, of Bodhi Sangha Thai Massage. This 108-hour certification training meets one weekend a month for 18 hours. Phase one, the beginning of the cycle, is only available twice a year. Ariela Grodner Successful students will develop a right livelihood, be happy, share amazing skills and deepen their practice in this sacred ancient art. CEU for LMT and Yoga Alliance members. For more information, call Grodner at 813-417-6745 or visit BodhiSangha. com. See ad, page 30.

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Parent Support Group for Kids with Attention Disorders

he ongoing support group for families that deal with behavioral and emotional issues related to attention deficit disorders will begin meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month beginning September 14 at Celebration United Methodist Church, located at 9501 Southwest Archer Road, in Gainesville. Helen Kornblum Pastor Melissa Pisco welcomes all members of the community to these interactive sessions facilitated by ADHD coach Helen Kornblum, who will give an introductory overview, ADHD 101. The focus is on students in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Participants can suggest topics for future meetings and benefit from handouts. Light refreshments are available, but not childcare. For more information or to RSVP, call at 367-8005. See ad, page 18.

Unity Spiritual Center Debuts in Fruitland Park

nity of the Villages, in Summerfield, has moved to 509 County Road 468, in Fruitland Park, halfway between Lady Lake and Leesburg and changed its name to Unity Spiritual Center. The first Sunday Service at the new location will take place at 10 a.m., September 4. Unity offers a positive path for spiritual living and all are welcome. For more information, call Angela Love at 352-396-4069 or email VolunteerUnity@gmail.com. See ad, page 24.

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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

Causes of Iodine Deficiency

Radiation

Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation

Low-Sodium Diets

Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion

Iodized Table Salt

Iodized salt may slowly lose its iodine content by exposure to air

Bromine

A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid

Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil

A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

What to Do The easy solution is taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage to rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the whole body.

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Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains

study from the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri, has found that premature babies that receive at least 50 percent of their diet from breast milk in their first month have significantly better brain development than babies that consume less breast milk. The researchers tested 77 infants born an average of 14 weeks before their full nine-month term—referred to as preterm or preemie. The brain scans of the infants were compared with how much breast milk they received while in the natal intensive care unit. Mother’s breast milk was not distinguished from breast milk provided by others. Senior researcher, physician and child psychiatry professor Cynthia Rogers explains, “With MRI scans, we found that babies fed more breast milk had larger brain volumes. This is important because several other studies have shown a correlation between brain volume and cognitive development.” Preterm birth has been linked with neurological and psychiatric problems later in life, and the researchers plan to continue to study the children. “We want to see whether this difference in brain size has an effect on any of these developmental milestones,” says Rogers.

The Union of Thai Massage and Ayurveda

he techniques of Thai massage greatly benefit the healing process in an ayurvedic treatment, and the benefit of Thai massage is increased through a foundational knowledge of ayurvedic philosophy. The union of the two can be realized through lineage, awareness, skillful means and compassion. Tracing the roots of each back 2,500 years, we come to the teachings of a single physician known as Jivaka Kumara (in Sanskrit), Shivago Komarpaj (in Thai), or Tsho-jed Shon-nu (in Tibetan). He was the physician disciple to the Buddha who helped preserve the well-being of the sangha (community) to develop the teachings on health care in the Vinaya and Sutras and to maintain the health of the Buddha himself. Thai massage is a dance. It is the perfect union between yoga and massage. The real benefits can only be achieved when we acknowledge and experience interdependence. Both the practitioner and the receiver must work together to get a result, and there is a great potential for both to experience healing together. Thai massage is a very holistic modality of bodywork. There is the potential to affect everything from the alignment of the body to the subtle blockages of the mind. It can also be used as a catalyst for initiate healing, so that the receiver can experience wellness by finding awareness of their pain and begin to heal it through adjustments in lifestyle. Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage holds ongoing classes at 7120 NE 19th Ave., in Gainesville. For more information, call 813-417-6745 or visit BodhiSangha.com. See ad, page 30.

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Healing Recipe

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In 2010, chronic disease accounted for 86 percent of all healthcare spending; four years later, the cost of treating heart disease alone totaled $315.4 billion, including medication and hospital care. At the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, medical students are learning cooking skills to better advise patients on regaining and maintaining their health through nutrition. By getting them to approach healthful food preparation with ease and awareness, this next generation of doctors is striving to provide building blocks for long-term health management. “When we see healthier eating, we see more disease prevention and fewer hospital stays, which means less money spent on health care,” says Chef Leah Sarrris, program director. Since 2012, 20 medical schools have adopted Tulane’s program, including the University of California-Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Illinois-Chicago and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, in a partnership with the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts. Students complete eight classes of three hours each, and fourth-year students can choose from seminars that focus on different clinical interests, including nutritional support for those coping with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, diabetes or pregnancy. Students also teach free public cooking classes. This integrative understanding of health care may change the way the medical system operates.

New Term Disguises High-Fructose Corn Syrup The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has resorted to creating a new label for highfructose corn syrup (HFCS) by calling it “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” because numerous scientific studies have linked it to obesity, Type 2 diabetes and autism. HFCS is a highly processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods, including breads, cookies, candy, condiments and soft drinks. It extends the shelf life of products and is often cheaper than sugar, the primary reasons manufacturers use it. Standard HFCS contains from 42 to 55 percent fructose. The new term is being used when foods contain HFCS-90, which has “just” 90 percent fructose. Identifying HFCS-90 as an ingredient bizarrely gives food makers a green light to use statements such as “Contains no high-fructose corn syrup” or “No HFCS” on the product label, thus misleading buyers. Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor at Princeton University, reports, “When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they’re becoming obese; every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don’t see this; they don’t all gain extra weight.” Source: NaturalNews.com

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Pest Control Without Chemicals Indian runner ducks have been used in Asia for thousands of years to control pests. Now they’re being used in a South African vineyard to eat snails that damage the vines. On the Vergenoegd Wine Estate, in Stellenbosch, South Africa, about 1,000 of the well-behaved quackers parade twice a day into a vineyard to rid it of pests, as they have done for at least 30 years. Denzil Matthys, the duck caretaker at Vergenoegd, confirms that the ducks help make the farm sustainable. “We try to keep a pesticide-free farm by using the ducks,” he says. Marlize Jacobs, the farm manager and winemaker, says snails are a big problem at Vergenoegd because of the vineyard’s proximity to the ocean. “After winter, the vineyards bud,” she says. “Those buds are succulent bits of food and snails love to eat them. If we don’t control them, they will absolutely destroy the vineyard.” Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/DuckPestControl. 12

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Happy Furry Home Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean by Sandra Murphy

ouseholds with multiple pets abound as families often opt for a mix of companion animals. Currently, more than 70 million dogs, 75 million cats and 6 million birds are kept as pets in the U.S., according to a recent American Pet Products Association survey. While we cherish their affection, downsides include pet hair dust bunnies, scattered litter, spilled seeds and potty accidents. Cleaning up can be easier with training and planning. “Living on the beach, it’s easy for the dog to bring sand indoors, so I taught him to shake it off,” says dog expert and trainer Amy Robinson, in Vero Beach, Florida. “I put water in a bottle and misted it lightly on his head, then gave the cue, ‘Shake,’ and shook my shoulders. He mimicked me and got rid of most of the sand. Brushing him with a towel got the rest.” Once the dog understands the cue, retire the water bottle. “I have a Newfoundland/poodle, a great Pyrenees/poodle and a Labradoodle, so I keep old towels outside the door to wipe dirty feet,” says Kathleen Thometz, owner of Doodle Art & Design, in Western Springs, Illinois. “The Newfoundland can open the door, so I have to catch him before he tracks in muddy paw prints.”

Thometz keeps their hairbrush with the towels. “I have them groomed regularly, but a quick brush after a walk means I don’t have to vacuum between weekly house cleanings,” she says. “Short hair can be even harder to pick up,” reminds Ryan Riley, cofounder of BizBagz.com, in Los Angeles. “We brush our 50- and 70-pound pit bull mixes outside after play time and they love it.” “Carpets and pets are a challenging combination, especially when pets get older and accidents happen,” observes Amy Bell, an interior decorator at Red Chair Home Interiors, in Cary, North Carolina. “I recommend hard surface flooring, washable slipcovers for furniture and keeping lint brushes by the door.” All-natural, sustainably sourced area rugs or hall runners make it easier for dogs to get around on slick surfaces; be sure the backing can withstand wet accidents. “I use a hair-attracting dry mop to pick up fur on hard floors. It takes me 10 minutes a day to do 2,400 square feet; otherwise, I’d have tumbleweeds of hair blowing around. I use a Quick Vac every two days on area rugs,” says Joan Fradella, a Florida Supreme

Court-certified family mediator in Lantana, Florida. A basset mix, vizla/ Rhodesian ridgeback and boxer/Labrador all shed hair in her house. Fradella also uses a water-soaked microfiber cleaning cloth to remove what she calls sniggle art (dog nose prints) on sliding glass doors. If a hairy cat balks at brushing, try a cat hair removal glove. Some are designed to massage and remove loose hair; others clean up furniture and fabrics. Stick with washable cat or dog bedding and use a removable cover for more frequent laundering. Warming temperatures due to climate change are fostering a rise in flea populations worldwide. Food-grade (not pool-grade) diatomaceous earth sprinkled on a pet’s bedding or the pet itself is safe; the silky powder adversely affects only creatures with hard outer skeletons. Some dogs grab a mouthful of food and join the family, trailing crumbs along the way. Instead, feed them in their crates where they feel at home, allowing 15 minutes to finish. For a dog that eats too fast and then sometimes vomits, use a puzzle-designed feeder so it has to work to get to the food. Fradella uses food and water bowls with wide bottoms because they’re harder to overturn. Stainless steel, washed daily, is best. A waterproof mat with a raised lip helps contain mealtime spills. A static mat removes litter from a cat’s feet upon exiting the litter box. “Dogs can be trained to put away their toys,” advises Robinson. Cats, not so much. Birds are messy, producing floating bits of feathers and scattered seed. A mesh seed catcher will capture most of it; a dry mop gathers up the rest. Bell suggests randomly sprinkling about 15 drops of lavender essential oil on a new air filter before installing it for a fresh scent throughout the house, and regularly changing filters. Multiple pets may necessitate more frequent filter replacements, which also reduces dander and related allergy symptoms. Simple routines and the right tools lead to a safe, healthy home. They also free us up from unnecessary chores to enjoy more time with our beloved pets. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Gainesville Retreat Center by Martin Miron

he Gainesville Retreat Center (GRC) provides a supportive, accessible and affordable environment for personal transformation through deep spiritual practice such as meditation, yoga, kirtan and other modalities. Director Shana Smith says, “We offer self-retreats, customized detox retreats, and teacher-led retreats, as well as regular community meditation,

yoga, and chanting/kirtan. We are a safe and supportive space for your inner and outer transformation on the spiritual path.” Smith holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in biological oceanography and is a naturalist, teacher, musician, kirtan leader and writer. She is the author of a new book, Meditation for Moms and Dads: 108 Tips for Mindful Parents and

Caregivers. The GRC opened in 2014 in a 108-acre wildlife refuge in Southeast Gainesville bordering Newnan’s Lake. Offerings include regular community gatherings—Zen meditation Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; weekly prenatal and mom-and-baby yoga Tuesdays; hatha yoga, vegetarian potluck; and Chanting to the Open Heart monthly: teacher-led retreats—prominent local, regional and national teachers from numerous traditions offer daylong, weekend and longer retreats regularly at an affordable price: detox retreats—customized personal retreats designed for detoxification and transformation from addiction: and self retreats—individuals and groups are welcome to schedule personal time at GRC for their own practice: meditation instruction, yoga classes, kirtan, vision boarding; and guided nature hikes can be provided by request for a customized retreat experience. One-day or extended retreats are available. In addition to lodging for up to 30, plus camping and RV hookups, visitors are welcome to use the pool, hiking trails, meditation paths, labyrinth, basketball court, dharma room and supplies (yoga mats, meditation cushions, etc.), common areas and kitchen. Delicious vegetarian meals can be provided for groups of six or more, with vegan and gluten-free options. Although GRC is quite affordable, Smith says, “We still have to pay our electric bills, property taxes, etc. We rely greatly on donations to make the difference! We are doing this for our own spiritual path. They say one’s work should not be separate from one’s life path. The retreat center actualizes both for us, and I believe that by being authentic, the retreat center is able to continue growing and thriving. We also ask for feedback from people who come to the center, so that we can consistently evolve and improve. For that, I am grateful.” The Gainesville Retreat Center is located at 1605 SE 51st St., in Gainesville. To book a teacher-led or personal retreat, suggest a teacher or program or to schedule a visit, call 352-2132221 or email GainesvilleRetreat@ gmail.com. For more information, visit GainesvilleRetreatCenter.com. See ad, page 23.

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KEYS to Longevity and Health by James E. Lemire

eople often think that advances in medicine have to be a new drug, a new laser or a surgical intervention to be powerful—something really high-tech and expensive. They often have a hard time believing that the simple choices that we make in our lives each day—what we eat, how we respond to stress, whether or not we smoke, how much we exercise and the quality of our relationships— can make such a powerful difference in our health, well-being and survival, but they often do. In many cases, these improvements occur faster than people once believed possible. Recent studies show that changes in diet, exercise, stress management and positive relationships may result in longer telomeres, the tips of chromosomes that affect aging. In humans, telomere shortening is a potential prognostic marker for disease risk and progression and for premature death. Cellular ageing is determined by diminished telomeres. Bad things happen when telomeres get short. The body’s cells are unable to divide (reproduce) and simply die. Eventually, this instability leads to tissue breakdown, potentially leading to premature

October 1st 10AM-1PM $45 aging and ageing-related diseases such as cancer, stroke, vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, stress-related illness, cardiovascular disease, obesity, osteoporosis and diabetes. We can think of the tips of the telomeres as the aglets at the ends of shoelaces that prevent them from unraveling over time. Without them, the part of the genes that are critical for life would become shorter every time a cell divides. For getting new skin to grow, they are essential. The same can be said for blood, bone and other cells. Lifestyle changes have the potential to reverse aging on a cellular level. “Our genes and our telomeres are not necessarily our fate,” writes author Dean Ornish, M.D., founder and president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute. When we make comprehensive lifestyle changes, most people find that they feel much better quickly, and that reframes the reason for changing from fear of dying to joy of living. Studies have found that stress and obesity strongly correlated with shorter telomere length. Also negatively affected telomere length. By contrast, telomere length was positively associated with increased physical activity in leisure time. James E. Lemire, M.D., is the owner of Natural Medicine Physicians. For more information, visit LemireClinic.com. See ad, page 4.

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Music as Medicine Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us by Kathleen Barnes

s primeval drumbeats echo across an African savannah, the rhythms circle the globe, picked up by the chants and rattles of shamans gracing Amazonian jungles and Siberian tundra. They’re repeated in Gregorian chants filling medieval cathedrals and “om” meditations sounding in Himalayan caves and yoga classes everywhere. They gently echo in the repeated tones of mothers’ lullabies, happy hummings as we go about our day and the melodies of Mozart. Music is the soundtrack of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. It exists within, uniting and guiding us, and has helped heal body and spirit since the dawn of humanity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists recently discovered that the universe itself has a song.

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From the soothing tones of a harp to the jarring screeches of a construction site, the stress-reducing or stress-producing properties of sound are familiar to us all. “Stress is an underlying cause of the vast majority of all illnesses, and sound and music are effective in relieving stress and bringing stillness,” says Jonathan Goldman, an internationally recognized pioneer in harmonics and sound healing and director of the Sound Healers Association in Boulder, Colorado. Through researching his many books, including The 7 Secrets of Sound 16

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Healing, Goldman is convinced of the profound effect sound has on the human organism. “The simple chanting of the sound ‘om,’ or ‘aum,’ in addition to instilling calmness and relaxation, causes the release of melatonin and nitric oxide. It relaxes blood vessels, releases soothing endorphins, reduces the heart rate and slows breathing,” he explains. “Sound can change our immune function,” wrote the late Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, former director of medical oncology at New York’s Weill-Cornell Medical College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in his book The Healing Power of Sound. “After either chanting or listening to certain forms of music, your Interleukin-1 level, an index of your immune system, goes up between 12-anda-half and 15 percent. Further, about 20 minutes after listening to meditative-type music, the immunoglobulin levels in the blood are significantly increased. Even the heart rate and blood pressure are lowered. There’s no part of your body not affected. Its effects even show up on a cellular and sub-cellular level.”

Practical Applications

Consider some of music’s scientifically validated health benefits: Stress: Singing, whether carrying a tune or not, is a powerful way to combat stress, according to many studies. A recent joint study by German and British researchers published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience confirms that

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simply listening to soothing music results in significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The more intense the experience is in singing or playing an instrument, the greater the stress reduction. A collaborative study by several Swedish universities showed that group singing caused participants’ heart rates to synchronize, producing relaxation effects similar to that achieved through group meditation. Cancer: Gaynor used music to treat even advanced cancer patients for decades, considering it a “disease of disharmony.” He advocated re-harmonizing the body with sound vibrations that affect virtually every cell, especially enhancing immune function and potentially preventing cancer from spreading. Gaynor primarily used crystal bowls to produce deep relaxation and harmonize dysrhythmic cells in patients, but also confirmed the healing effects of certain vibratory tones of drumming and Tibetan metal gongs. Several studies confirm that listening to any kind of soothing music relieves anxiety in cancer patients; a large study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University confirms that it also relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, improves breathing and minimizes nausea associated with chemotherapy. Depression: Drumming can better counter depression than the prescription drug Prozac, according to a recent study by England’s Royal College of Music. Those that participated in a weekly drumming group experienced significantly reduced symptoms compared to a control group. Substance Abuse: University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that drumming was especially helpful for a group of Native Americans struggling with such issues. Smartphone Addiction: Korean research found that music therapy is helpful in overcoming this condition. Immune Dysfunction: The same British study of drumming’s antidepressant effects saw similar improvement in immune function, plus an anti-inflammatory response that continued for at least three months after the study period. Neuroendocrine Disorders: Researchers at Pennsylvania’s Meadville Medical Center Mind-Body Wellness Group found that drumming effectively helped drummers (skilled and unskilled)

suffering from neuroendocrine disorders such as pituitary tumors and intestinal issues caused by disconnections between the endocrine gland and nervous systems. They further confirmed that group drumming reduced stress chemicals such as cortisol in the drummers. Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Even tuneless humming sounds like “umhum” can have a measurable therapeutic effect on individuals that have lost their voices due to overuse. Pain: When a group of British citizens suffering from chronic pain joined a choir, a Lancaster University study found they were better able to manage their condition for improved quality of life. Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando. Alzheimer’s Disease: In addition to reducing the agitation and anxiety frequently accompanying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine found that a group of patients that participated

In Nigeria, we say that rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole universe revolves around rhythm; when we get out of rhythm, that’s when we get into trouble. ~Babatunde Olatunji, drummer and social activist in music therapy for four weeks experienced increased levels of the calming brain chemical melatonin.

How It Works

“Humming or singing causes longer exhalations than normal, helping to naturally eliminate toxins and acidity,” says Dr. Madan Kataria, of Mumbai, India, who has spawned 5,000 laughter clubs worldwide. “We started experimenting with the vowel sounds and humming sound. An early unpublished humming study I did in Denmark showed that people that hummed anything for just 10 minutes were able to reduce their systolic blood pressure by 10 to 15 points, their diastolic by four to five points and their pulse rate by 10 beats per minute.” Kataria found that people with breathing

problems like asthma and emphysema experienced especially positive effects because it strengthened belly muscles used in breathing. Kataria is also a fan of kirtan—Hindu devotional call-and-response chants often accompanied by ecstatic dancing. “Kirtan takes away self-consciousness or nervousness and anxiety,” he says. Dr. Eben Alexander, who recorded his near-death experience in Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, says the “indescribable” cosmic music he experienced has helped him come to understand the effects of specific sound frequencies on the brain. He now provides audio tools to help bring the brain to a higher state and help it match that higher and more conscious state. In his medical practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, he often employs music

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No Talent Needed

Experts agree that people without musical talent are able to experience the same benefits as virtuosos, based on their degree of engagement with music. Anyone can hum, and most research confirms

that benefits are enhanced in creating music rather than merely listening to it. Group singing has become increasingly popular, especially following the hit TV show Glee. Time magazine reported in 2013 that 32.5 million American adults sang in choirs, up about 30 percent from a decade earlier. The choice of musical genre matters. Recent data from Montreal’s McGill University shows that types of music tend to have specific effects; for example, blues slows heart rate and calms an anxious person, rock and punk can boost energy, and reggae can help control anger.

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Nature’s Healing Sounds The calming sounds of rushing water and gentle breezes are well known; science is now confirming the therapeutic effects of singing birds. Belgian researchers confirmed that bird song helps drown out the stressful effects of traffic noise, and Korean scientists found it makes people feel less crowded. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology showed that it can even help regulate participants’ circadian rhythms, contributing to restful sleep and overall wellness.

of music cannot be underestimated, says Michael Hove, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Fitchburg State University, in Massachusetts. His research has primarily focused on drumming to induce altered states of consciousness that shamans from diverse cultures use to bring about physical and emotional healing. What Hove calls a “boring and superpredictable” drumbeat of 240 beats a minute induced a deep trance state within minutes in most subjects, and brain scans confirmed that it enabled them to focus intensely and block out distracting sounds within eight minutes. This aligns with Alexander’s view that, “The sound of music is absolutely crucial in launching us into transcendental awareness. For the true, deep seeker, sound and vibration and the memory of music can serve as a powerful engine to help direct us in the spiritual realms.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including her latest, Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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any people are too attached to experience each moment of life, through all conditioning and habit, or what of the highs and lows. Eckhart Tolle calls their “pain Many potential participants are body”, a human condition in which fear reluctant to try chanting because they and ego lead us to misinterpretation of realcan’t sing, don’t have a good voice or ity and misguided actions. can’t keep a tune. Chanting, however, Those seeking to come home to their helps to deepen our connection with our essential, true self are often aware of this inner life or energy, and feel and express disconnect and are searching for ways to let our true self—it is not about singing–it go of fear and self-doubt. Many traditions on is about opening, receiving, feeling our the spiritual path have tools to take us there, energy body, expressing and witnessing such as meditation, yoga and chanting. the experience of this very moment. Shana Smith While they are three very different prac In Chanting to the Open Heart and tices outwardly, inwardly, they all synergistically achieve a state many forms of kirtan, chants often begin softly, and then of connection, compassion and awareness of the present mobuild gradually. Just as an atom expands and contracts and ment. By practicing a more skillful relationship with the mind, just as we sleep and awake and return to rest again, chantan opening of the heart chakra and an emerging awareness of ing models the natural vibration of life. The amount of build life as it truly is right at this moment, our true self is cultivated. depends largely on the collective energy in the room. Each Chanting is a form of connection that has existed for chant is simply a melodic repetition of only a few lines of dethousands of years in many cultures worldwide, and kirtan votional, high-energy words. After an extended period, there is a form of chanting well known to most yogis, but the is usually a relatively quick decrescendo as we become silent practice of repeating sacred mantras as a vehicle for healonce again. During the silence between chants, it’s important ing and transformation is universal. There are sacred chants to keep an inward focus and attentiveness to the moment. in Sanskrit, English, Pali, Native American, Tibetan, Hebrew, As we hear the chants, we can observe what is happenAfrican, Japanese, Hawaiian and more languages. ing in ourselves. We may wish to simply listen and deepen Their relevance and power lie in that they are sacred our meditation silently. We may wish to hum softly. We may mantras, or words that are repeated over and over again, like feel our voice and spirit soaring, We may feel like clapping the beads on a mala necklace, for their sacred energy. All that or playing an instrument or getting up and dancing. is required to understand them more deeply than words is the intention to open our heart to the experience. By mindfully Shana Smith and her husband own the Gainesville Retreat practicing this kind of heart opening during the experience Center. For more information, call 352-213-2221 or visit of sacred mantra, we are cultivating the ability to mindfully GainesvilleRetreatCenter.com. See ad, page 23.

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IMPROVING DIGESTION with Probiotics by Michael Joseph

he digestive system is a complex combination of organs and tissue critical to every system in the body. The microbiota, or gut flora, is the ecological community of organisms in our intestine. It includes the good guys (probiotics) and the bad guys (pathogens), and the trillions of these organisms outnumber all the other cells in the body by almost 10 to one. These creatures exist in symbiosis with humans, and the good organisms are responsible for many functions that humans cannot perform, from the digestion of certain foods to the production of B vitamins, including vitamin B12. Lack of these probiotics is a common cause of constipation and overall digestive unrest. It was once thought that bad organisms were of no importance, but current research suggests that greater diversity of the organisms in the gut is one of the main factors of maintaining good gastrointestinal and overall health. The key is to assure that no one pathogenic organism gains supremacy, because a greater diversity of organisms creates a more stable environment. Probiotics are created by the fermentation of food products to allow the growth of certain organisms such as bacteria and yeasts that we consume as part of our diet. Two among several types are the lactic acid-producing lactobacilli and the bifido bacteria. Lactic acid-producing bacteria are the primary probiotic for the human gut. They include popular strains such as L. acidophiulous and L. rhamnosus. They are known as

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VEGAN LUNCHBOX Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost by Judith Fertig

e all have good intentions to eat more fruits and vegetables, and it’s easier if we start with just one plant-based meal a day— lunch. Natural Awakenings has enlisted the help of vegan lunchbox experts to help us all enjoy easy-to-make and colorful feasts good for home, office, school and on the road. “Vegan food offers so much variety, especially at lunch,” says Johanna Sophia, of Pine Plains, New York, who recently hosted the online series The Raw Lunchbox Summit. “A vegan lunch gives an extra boost in the middle of the day for more brain power, clarity and energy.” She and her two children operate Johanna’s Raw Foods, which makes vegan fast food such as veggie burger bites and carrot crackers, available at health food stores. Laura Theodore, the vegan chef and recording artist who presents The Jazzy Vegetarian PBS television program, lives and works in the New York City area. After a childhood dominated by bologna sandwiches for lunch, she gradually changed to vegan dishes. “I began to notice a difference when I ate mostly plants,” she says. “I could do

more and think better.” Theodore favors colorful and delicious vegan foods that travel well in a lunchbox with a cold pack, so she can take them to rehearsals or wherever else she goes. She creates her zucchini fettuccine with a vegetable slicer and loves to end a meal with something naturally sweet, like her maple-raisindate truffles. Such experimenting in the kitchen led to her newest cookbook, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet. Brandi Rollins, Ph.D., a researcher at Penn State, in State College, Pennsylvania, found that switching her lunch habits to plant-based dishes made her feel better. The author of Raw Foods on a Budget determined that one of her favorites is a quick raw vegan pizza. She first marinates ingredients for 20 minutes: three medium mushrooms, thinly sliced, with oneand-a-half tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, one tablespoon of olive oil, one minced clove of garlic and a big pinch of Italian herb seasoning. Then she spreads half of a mashed avocado on a four-by-four-inch flax cracker and tops it with the marinated mushrooms,

plus chopped tomato, peppers or other favorite options. Rollins advises, “You can pack all of the components individually, and then assemble the pizza at work.” Health Foods Chef Catherine Blake, in Maui, Hawaii, studied with renowned plant-based nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. She urges her culinary students to ask, “What can I do to sparkle a little bit more tomorrow?” The author of Healthy Recipes for Friends, answers the question in her online presentation, Cooking for Brain Power, at Tinyurl.com/ChefBlakeBrainPower. Blake’s favorite brain-power luncheon booster is a wrap with antioxidant-rich fillings, accompanied by homemade almond milk, sunflower seeds or walnuts for vitamin E and some favorite blue berries or purple grapes. She makes fresh almond milk by grinding raw almonds in a nut grinder, and then adding them plus an equal amount of filtered water to a high-speed blender. After processing and straining out the solids, the resulting nut milk is perfect for smoothies. Changing our diets one meal at a time gives us an opportunity to see if we can feel the difference, as our vegan lunchbox experts have, while we ramp up our taste for healthier eating. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.

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Relax and Unwind Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing by Meredith Montgomery

n classical yoga, teachers often sequence instruction toward reaching a pinnacle pose such as an inversion or arm balance. In restorative yoga, the peak pose is savasana—in which the practitioner fully relaxes while resting flat on their back. Leeann Carey, author of Restorative Yoga Therapy: The Yapana Way to Self-Care and Well-Being, explains, “This passive asana practice turns down the branch of the nervous system that keeps us in fight-or-flight mode and turns up the system allowing us to rest and digest. It feels like a massage for the nervous system and encourages self-inquiry, reflection and change, rather than perfection.” The physical, mental and spiritual

benefits are similar to those of active yoga, but because poses are held longer and supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks, “There’s no stress on the tissue and joints. Each pose gifts us with longerlasting benefits, including more time for the mind to unwind,” advises Carey. “Restorative yoga allows both muscles and the brain to recover from fatigue, so we are stronger, sharper and better able to act in the world afterward,” explains Roger Cole, Ph.D., a certified Iyengar yoga teacher in Del Mar, California, and a research scientist studying the physiology of relaxation, sleep and biological rhythms. He attests that it also serves as

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preparation for pranayama (mindful yoga breathing) and meditation, which require a clear, well-rested, focused mind. Perfect for beginners and used by longtime practitioners to complement other yoga styles, restorative poses are designed to accurately realign and reshape the body. They also can be therapeutically tailored to support natural healing for issues related to tension, premenstrual syndrome, weak immune functioning, back pain, pregnancy and recovery for athletes. “Poses for healing may require targeted gentle stretching, but prop use will coax the body into desired positions without requiring muscular effort,” says Cole. An early student of B.K.S. Iyengar and familiar with props, San Francisco resident and co-founder of Yoga Journal magazine Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., found herself leading her first class comprised entirely of supported poses during a power blackout at a 1980 workshop. “I didn’t want people walking around in the dark, so I improvised a restorative class and everyone loved it,” she recalls. She revisited the idea several years later when she personally felt the need for physical, emotional and spiritual restoration. For a year, 90 percent of her practice was supported poses, and the switch helped her so much that it inspired her first book, Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. She’s since written more books and trained teachers in restorative yoga around the world. As in classical yoga, a restorative sequence should be balanced with asanas (positions) from all pose classifications— backbends, twists, inversions and forward bends. It takes time for the body to comfortably settle deeply into a pose—as long as 15 minutes—therefore, a 90-minute re-

storative class may include only a handful of asanas. Lasater says, “Most people don’t need more of anything from the culture in which we live. They need much more to learn to be still and at ease.” In today’s yoga world, which seems to emphasize power and action, “Restorative yoga has become imperative to balance activity and ambition with stillness and being,” she continues. Lasater notes that while many classes are reducing savasana to as little as three minutes, students need 20 minutes. Carey clarifies that because this approach focuses on opening and letting go, rather than striving for the biggest stretch, “Sensation-seeking yogis may need to shift their perspective. The biggest challenge is often quieting the mind while the body is still. When a student is uncomfortable because the mind is screaming, it helps to compare it to having tight hamstrings in an active class. We’re not chasing relaxation; just breathe, feel and watch,” she says. “Eventually, everything will let go.” “The more our mind rebels against relaxing, the more we need it,” observes Lasater. Students often turn to yoga as a strategy for feeling whole, and she suggests that one of the best ways to find clarity within is to listen in stillness, one savasana at a time. “It’s a gift to ourself, our family and the world,” she adds. “When we feel rested, we’re more compassionate and ready to serve the greater good.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Yoga Props 101 Yoga props can help new students maintain alignment and reduce strain while allowing veterans to more deeply explore the intricacies of their practice. Always adjust the dimensions and placement of props to ensure comfort via soft curves in the body instead of sharp angles, especially in the spine. Body weight must be distributed equally throughout the pose; key places to check for tension are the lower back, abdomen, neck and jaw muscles. Here are some basic tools. Yoga mats should have a non-skid surface and not exceed three-sixteenths of an inch in thickness. They cushion the body, serve as a blanket or a base for props or can roll up into a bolster. Blankets and towels pad hard areas and warm the body. Different ways of folding and rolling transform them into many firm and comfortable shapes with wide-ranging applications. Blocks in various sizes and materials can be laid flat, placed on edge or stood on end. They can add height or length to the body, access core stability and provide leverage. A stack of hardback books or phone books tied together can work in a pinch. Belts stabilize joints, support inflexible body parts and create traction and space. Typically two inches wide, soft belts with a D-ring locking system are easily adjusted; two soft, wide neckties or scarves tied together are suitable. Avoid material that cuts into the skin.

Bolsters, typically cylindrical or rectangular cushions, provide good supports that are long-lasting, if sometimes costly. Combining folded blankets and rolled mats may be suitable alternatives. Walls provide leverage, vertical support and a structure to rest upon. A closed door or large piece of furniture such as a bookcase or refrigerator works; a room corner simultaneously supports both sides of the body. Chairs are versatile props for any practice and make yoga accessible to those unable to get down onto the floor. Backless folding chairs are typically used in studios, but any sturdy chair that doesn’t roll is suitable. Sandbags, strategically positioned, encourage overworked areas to release. Their weight also provides resistance and stability. Homemade versions can be made by loosely filling a smooth cloth bag with coarse sand, pea gravel or rice. Retail bags of beans, rice or sugar are other options. Eye pillows block out light during resting poses, can gently weight the forehead or hands or support the back of the neck. Typically made of silk or soft cotton, they’re filled with a mixture of flax seeds or rice and soothing herbs such as lavender, peppermint or chamomile. Sources: Restorative Yoga Therapy, by Leeann Carey; Relax and Renew, by Judith Hanson Lasater

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the Wheel of the Year by Doreen Lavista

s evening temperatures are cooling down and good sleeping weather is upon us, we may have noticed that the daylight hours are shorter and the evening sky has a certain brilliance to it. We are reaching that time of year of the autumnal equinox, September 22, or as some say, Mabon. Mabon is a holiday based on the Earth’s natural cycles. This is part of Gaia’s journey around the sun, and the equinox gives us equal daylight and equal darkness. We will lose one minute of daylight per day until the winter solstice. Mabon is a celebration of abundance, harvest, labor and appreciation of all the benefits for which we’ve worked through the year. Although we experience equal day and night, the day light is notably shorter now, as Mabon falls between the summer (Litha) and winter (Yule) solstices. The autumnal equinox is here and we are about to reap what we have sown during the spring and summer. The harvest season has been under way since August 1, Lughnassadh, which is the midpoint (or cross quarter) between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox. Around Crystal River, Mother Earth has bestowed tomatoes, green beans, lettuce, cucumbers and cabbage. Some honor the Greek deity Demeter, not only for the harvest, but for what was accomplished in personal/professional lives, as well. Mabon is a time for gratitude, not yet the final culling of vegetation; but a time of balance and reflection of what has occurred earlier during the year. Demeter is the mother of Persephone. According to

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fable, each spring, Persephone emerges from her realm of the underworld and Demeter celebrates by restoring vegetation to the world. But, in autumn, Persephone returns to the underworld, as she is bound to her husband, Hades. Demeter then ends the growing season. Later, to the Romans, Demeter became Ceres, goddess of grain and agriculture. We feel the shift of the seasons, regardless of how subtle they may seem. We observe, consciously or unconsciously, the turning leaves, the smell in the air and acorns on the ground. We prepare for the onset of winter and the temporary removal of light from the northern hemisphere after Samhain, October 31. Mabon brings us the celebration of breads, wines, cheeses and the drive to make merry. The harvest moon falls on September 16 and 17, just days before the equinox, providing enough romantic light for snuggling with a sweetie. We honor the light and the dark, for we cannot appreciate one without the other. We honor the changes of the seasons and flow in harmony with them. Nature’s cycles are part of our being, rooted deep within our DNA, and we respond accordingly. Celebrate the harvest this season. Give thanks for accomplishments, opportunities, connections and networking. Hug loved ones, wave to neighbors and remember we reap what we sow. Doreen Lavista is a ULC minister and reiki master/teacher in private practice in Crystal River. For information visit Reiki and Tarot with Doreen on Facebook.

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The Secret of Sublime Living Savoring Perfect Present Moments by Carl Greer

ife has many sublime pleasures: watching the sun rise over the horizon and observing the changing colors of the clouds; laughing with a best friend; or simply feeling the grass, dirt or sand under bare feet. The Japanese have a term, mono no aware, for that sublime moment of perfection just before it fades. Sometimes it translates as sensitivity or awareness of impermanent things. It could, for instance, refer to the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom; the cherry trees will blossom again next year, but we do not always have a chance to see them again. Everyday distractions can cause us to forget to slow down to enjoy moments. The secret to sublime living is to pay close attention to the sweet pleasures of life, no matter how small, and savor them before they pass. There is no way to know which weather-perfect day will be the last before the season shifts. Enjoying such a fleeting, sublime moment may mean discarding the day’s plans, but the delights of life do not always come around again. How easy it is to let the mind wander and forget to focus on the pleasure of an experience and the joys that life offers. We’re in danger of missing out on sublime living when we constantly prioritize what “has to be done” instead of that which is most

valued. Soon, it may seem as if the stories of our lives are being written by someone else. We forget our power to be our own storyteller and to mindfully engage in how we spend every hour. Dissatisfying tales can be replaced when we live according to a new story we write each day, called, “My life is an extraordinary adventure,” or “I relish being with my children,” or “I express love through sharing my music,” or “I am being true to myself, and that enables me to help others heal.” The more we focus on what brings us happiness, revitalization, purpose or meaning, the easier it will be to upgrade priorities and discard any plot lines and events that seem scripted by someone else. We can then make a new commitment to writing and living a more satisfying story for ourselves. We can pause to contemplate our power to be the storyteller and to always remain fully present and conscious of the sublime moments. Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being. Connect at CarlGreer.com. natural awakenings

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Presentation – 2pm. Neuropathy and Chronic Pain Relief Using High Power Medical Laser Therapy. RSVP by August 31. HealthCare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 North, Ste 1700, The Villages. 352-750-4333. Loving Communication, Free Seminar – 6-7:45pm. Learn new, powerful and simple tools to be heard and understood as published in Making it Safe to Love by acclaimed author, Fred Keyser. Free. Location: Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala. Fred@DivineHeartMetaphysical.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale – 11am5pm. Rocks, minerals, crystals and jewelry under the tent at wholesale prices. Crystal gift for everyone. Free. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net. World Goddess Day Celebration – 6pm. Goddess themed activities, dressing Goddess-style encouraged. $0-10 donation, Henna $5 for 7 minutes at 5:30. RSVP appreciated but not needed. Bliss Yoga Studio, 725 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. Facebook: Ocala Sisterhood Tribe.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Sunday Service – 10am. The first Sunday service in the new location. Unity Spiritual Center (formerly Unity of The Villages,) 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. Women’s First 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.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Word Weavers – 6pm. Pot luck dinner and writing exploration. Any level of writing skill welcome. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377. CronesCradleConserve.org.

Meeting Your Spirit Guides – 7-8:30pm. Threeweek series. $25 each class. Call the store to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com. Soul-to-Soul – 7-9pm. Hosted by Rev. Cindy Grimes. Bringing people together who want to change the world. Guest speakers, refreshments and music. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Unity World Day of Prayer – 4:30pm. Special program centered on World Peace in connection with Unity World Day of Prayer. Unity Spiritual Center (formerly Unity of The Villages,) 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 The Real Truth About Health Conference – September 9-18. 9am-9:30 pm. Come for one day or as many days as you can. More than 30 of the most popular and influential leading thought leaders, experts and authors from a wide variety of wellness fields will be sharing their knowledge, insights and remedies. Free to attend and watch online. The Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando. 516-921-1417. RealTruthAboutHealthConference.com. Details, page 2. Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Stem Cell Therapy Lecture – 2pm. With Dr. Nelson Kraucak. Learn how stem cells and platelets can successfully treat chronic joint and back pain. RSVP by September 7. HealthCare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 North, Ste 1700, The Villages. 352-750-4333. Webinar – 6-8pm. AUMAKHUA-KI® Energy Healing 1 Attunement Webinar Part 1. Part 2 continues on September 12. Web class includes a Level-1 AK Energy Attunement, and AKEH1 class workbook and certificate. $184 for series. Register at AKHeal.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Workshop – 9:30am-noon. Praying from the Mind, Praying from the Heart. Presentation examining the differences between mental prayer and heartdirected prayer. $20 suggested Love Offering. Unity Spiritual Center (formerly Unity of The Villages,) 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. Workshop – 2-4pm. The Widening Gyre: Finding our Cosmic Balance with Stellar Beam Calcite. With Sharron Britton. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Call to register. 386454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4:30pm. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Saxophone Artist – 10am. Eirinn Abu will be the special musical guest for the Sunday Service. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Patient Education – 6pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-2919459. LemireClinic.com. Webinar – 6-8pm. AUMAKHUA-KI® Energy Healing 1 Attunement Webinar Part 2 continues from September 9 event. For more details: AKHeal.com Bridge Lesson - 6:30-7:30pm. Open to beginners or anyone interested in learning the 2/1 system. Free, then $6 per lesson. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville. 352-514-9141.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Lemire Natural Eye Program – September 1315. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Improving Digestion for Healthier Lifestyle – 5:30pm. RSVP by September 12. HealthCare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 North, Ste 1700, The Villages. 352-750-4333. Microdermabrasion Demo – 6pm. Free. The Himalayan Salt Room of Ocala, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-237-4653. HimalayanSaltRoomOcala.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Iridology – 8am-5pm, by appointment. Learn about your health’s needs through your eyes. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com. Parent Support Group – 6:30-8pm. The ongoing support group for families that deal with behavioral and emotional issues related to attention deficit disorders. The focus is on students kindergarten through eighth grade. Celebration United Methodist Church, 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville. For more info or to RSVP, call 352-367-8005.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Magnetic Wave Therapy Lecture and Demo – 6pm. With Dr. Nelson Kraucak. Learn how diapers and invasive treatments are not the only solutions for incontinence. RSVP by September 14. HealthCare

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Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 North, Ste 1700, The Villages. 352-750-4333 Full Moon Drumming – 7pm. Love donation. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

SATURADAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Traditional Usui Reiki I Class – 10am-5pm. $150, lunch included. Call the store to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com. Tarot Readings – 11am-5:30pm. With Many Deer. $20 for mini reading, $35 for half-hour reading. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Call to register. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. Thermography is a healthy alternative to mammograms. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Hands-On Skin Care Bar – 6pm. With Home Pantry Ingredients. Free. The Himalayan Salt Room of Ocala, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-237-4653. HimalayanSaltRoomOcala.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Word Weavers – 6pm. Pot luck dinner and writing exploration. Any level of writing skill welcome. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377. CronesCradleConserve.org. Soul-to-Soul – 7-9pm. Hosted by Rev. Cindy Grimes.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Natural Health Presentation – 6pm. Dr. Garemore to present on the topic of Natural Health through Chiropractic Care. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Presentation – 2pm. Neuropathy and Chronic Pain Relief Using High Power Medical Laser Therapy. RSVP by September 21. HealthCare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 North, Ste 1700, The Villages. 352-750-4333. Webinar – 6-9pm. AUMAKHUA-KI® Energy Healing 2 Attunement Webinar Part 1. Part 2 continues on September 26. Web class includes a Level-2 AK Energy Attunement, and AKEH2 class workbook and certificate. $223 for series. Register at AKHeal.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Miniature Fairy Globe Garden Workshop – 10am12pm. $35, supplies included. Call the store to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441,

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Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com. Tibetan Skull Healings – 12-5:30pm. With Nicholas Pearson. $35. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Call to register. 386454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net. Workshop – 1-3pm. Learn to Wirewrap your Crystals. With Pat Zachry. Pat is also offering wrap while you wait. Services all weekend. Your choice of wire. $35. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Call to register. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Armand & Angelina – 10am. Armand & Angelina will be at the Sunday Service and following with a program at noon. Unity Spiritual Center (formerly Unity of The Villages,) 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. For more info, 352-454-3120. Workshop – noon-2pm. Blossoming into Balance: Creating Native Plant Essences. With Nicholas Pearson. Make your own native plant essence. $35 plus $10 material fee. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Call to register. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Webinar – 6-8pm. AUMAKHUA-KI® Energy Healing 2 Attunement Webinar Part 2 continues from September 23 event. For more details: AKHeal.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Save Your Mind Intensive Program – September 27-29. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd,

Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Seminar – 1pm. Overcoming The Challenges of Pain. Learn how Chinese Medicine treats the root cause of pain. Free. Seating is limited, reservations required. Ni’s Chinese Medical Center, 1501 N US Hwy 441, Ste 1106, The Villages. 352-391-9266. DrBoNi.com. Chakra Activation Series – 6:45-8pm. Seven-week series. $10 per session. Call the store to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Webinar – 6-9pm. AUMAKHUA-KI® Energy Healing 3 Attunement Webinar Part 1. Part 2 continues on October 3. Web class includes a Level-3 AK Energy Attunement, and AKEH3 class workbook and certificate. $274 for series. Register at AKHeal.com

plan ahead SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Workshop – 10am-1pm. With Marilyn Jenquin, British Style Psychic Mediumship. $45. Held at Fairy Dust Crystal & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. Ifsk.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 Patient Education – 6pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-2919459. LemireClinic.com. Webinar – 6-9pm. AUMAKHUA-KI® Energy Healing 3 Attunement Webinar Part 2 continues from September 30 event. For more details: AKHeal.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 Vegan Make-up Demo – 6pm. Free. The Himalayan Salt Room of Ocala, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-237-4653. HimalayanSaltRoomOcala.com. Webinar – October 17, 21, 24, 28. 5-8pm. AUMAKHUA-KI® Energy Healing 4 Attunement Webinar. Web class includes a Level-4 AK Energy Attunement, and AKEH4 class workbook, certificate and Soul Mantra Reading and SoulQI-KA™ Empowerment. $457 for series. Register at AKHeal.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Orange A-fair – 9am-3pm. Fund raiser for Citra Museum. Food, fun, entertainment, vendors, antique farm equipment. Location: Citra Community Center, Citra. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 352595-3377. CronesCradleConserve.org.

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sunday A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373- 1030. UnityGainesville.org. Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am. Transformational message focuses on oneness, sustainability, the use of prayer, the power of your imagination and remembering who you are and why you are here. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. Sunday Celebration – 10:30am. Awaken to your spiritual magnificence. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. OakbrookCSL.org. Unity of Gainesville Worship Service and Sunday School – 11am. Nursery care provided during service. Potluck lunch the first Sunday. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352- 373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

monday A Course in Miracles – 9am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love. The material is channeled through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. Qigong Classes – 10:30-11:30 and 5:30-6:30. Led by Anne Young, Flowing Zen-certified Qigong Instructor. Qigong is an ancient Chinese form of meditative and expressive movement that has been shown to improve health and increase energy. $10 per class. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. Info: 352-665-6727, UnityGainesville.org.

tuesday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cuppping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love. The material is channeled through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120.

wednesday Hearing Screenings – 8am-5pm. With Dr. David Ditchfield. By appointment. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Yoga Class – 9:30am. Call for details. Wallace Fitness, 252 N Donelly St, Mount Dora. 352-735-4881. WallaceFitness.com. Qigong Classes – 10:30-11:30 and 5:30-6:30. Led by Anne Young, Flowing Zen-certified Qigong Instructor. Qigong is an ancient Chinese form of meditative and expressive movement that has been shown to improve health and increase energy. $10 per class. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. Info: 352-665-6727, UnityGainesville.org. Prayer Service – noon. Facilitated by LUT Norm Bogert. Take a step away from your business and enjoy deep prayer as other Unity churches join together in prayers of peace. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120.

thursday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cupping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. The Heart of Living in Meditation – Noon. With Joanie Kniseley, LMT (MA41047) and Reiki Master. Prayerfully-guided meditation and Reiki circle. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow and a blanket for comfort. Love offering accepted. Held in the Sanctuary. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org. A Course in Miracles – 10:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville. org. A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Discussion Group. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. Mail@UnityOfOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

friday Tarot Readings – 11am-4pm.With Doreen Lavista. $25/25 minute reading. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com. Open Energy Healing Circle – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. With Dee Mitchell, Reiki Master. 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

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

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ACUPUNCTURE SUSAN SNELLING, ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN

Natural Medicine Physicians 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala 352-291-9459 • LemireClinic.com Susan Snelling, Acupuncture Physician of Natural Medicine Physicians has a Master's Degree in Chinese Medicine and Herbology. Susan has been practicing for many years and combines the traditional needles with cupping, twina technology, pulse diagnosing and Chinese herbs, along with emotional release to bring back into balance mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 4.

AUDIOLOGY DAVID DITCHFIELD ACA BCHIS Audioprosthologist 352-291-9459

David has served the hearing needs of people in this area since the 1980s. He is the president of TriCounty Hearing Aid Inc. and has joined the audiology department of the Natural Medicine Physicians, formally Lemire Clinic. His practice has fit thousands with hearing instrumentation and has been appointed exclusive area dispenser for Nuear products with the renowned Starkey engineering. By appointment. See ad, page 4.

BODY WORK NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE BY DESIGN

Patricia Sutton LMT, NMT, CRT MA22645 1920 SW 20th Pl, Ste 202, Ocala 352-694-4503 Offering Certified Neuromuscular Masssage, cranial release technique, ETPS acupuncture to treat the pain you were told you would have to live with. Specializing in back, neck and post-surgical pain, fibromyalgia, migraines and TMJ therapies. See ad, page 17.

CHINESE MEDICINE NI’S CHINESE MEDICAL CENTER

Bo-Shih Ni, LAc, DOM Lisa Forsythe, LAc, Dipl OM 1501 N US Hwy 441, Ste 1106, Bldg 1100, The Villages • 352-391-9266 DrBoNi.com Bo-Shih Ni is an Internal Health Practitioner using the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to maintain and restore health and wellness. Acupuncture Practitioner Lisa Forsythe joins Ni using a variety of methods and treatments including Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, Chinese herbs, acupuncture, cupping and moxa as well as an onsite herbal pharmacy. See ad, page 11.

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

Helen helps teens and young adults deal with the challenges of ADHD by working on strategies for positive change, building selfesteem and confidence. With her help, students can develop better social skills and improve their organizing skills. See ad, page 18.

COLONICS 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, far infrared sauna, and/ or aqua chi lymphatic drainage. Call Dawn Brower for more information or visit GentleWatersHealing.com. MA41024, MM15426.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE HANOCH TALMOR, M.D.

Gainesville Holistic Center 352-377-0015 • DrTalmor.com We support all health challenges and the unlimited healing potential of God’s miracle: your body. Chelation, nutrition, cleansing, homeopathy, natural energy healing, detoxification, wellness education and more. See ad, page 15.

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DR. DANIEL THOMAS, DO, MS Mount Dora 866-214-4584 HealthyAndStrong.com

Dr. Thomas has 30 years of experience, superior academic credentials, and is one of the nation’s leading authorities in preventive, anti-aging, functional, and integrative medicine. People from across the country seek his medical expertise: From those who are healthy and want to maintain or improve their health, to those who are seriously ill and need to recover their health. See ad, page 25.

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Lynn S. Peck, DVM, MS, clCAK Gainesville – Ocala • 352-367-0709

Shauna Cantwell, DVM Ocala 352-538-3021 • ShaunaCantwell.com

Holistic veterinary medicine for horses, dogs and cats. Health maintenance/ restoration; vaccine titers, detoxification, nutrition, thermal imaging, functional neurology. Chronic health problems, cancer, geriatrics, chronic pain/muscle weakness/subtle lameness; emotional trauma, thunderstorm phobia; performance improvement, saddle fit. Certified Applied Kinesiology (equine), Animal Bowen™ (Instructor). See ad, page 19.

Holistic veterinary medicine for small animals and horses. Arthritis, neurologic and hormonal dysfunction, skin, a l l e rg i e s , c a n c e r, p a i n , immune and chronic disease. 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 22.

CRONE’S CRADLE CONSERVE FOUNDATION

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 8.

REIKI REIKI WITH DOREEN

Doreen Lavista Crystal River 352-794-3140 TheGoddessReturns.wix.xom/reiki-w ULC Minister and Reiki Master, Doreen provides customized Reiki classes and sessions as well as clairsentient, intuitive readings. Doreen facilitates the Return of the Goddess Workshops featuring empowerment through resurgence of the feminine Divine. LIKE on Facebook, Private Message for locations.

SCHOOL BODHI SANGHA THAI MASSAGE AND SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL THAI FOLK MEDICINE

813-417-6745 • ArielaGrodner@yahoo.com BodhiSangha.com Students can advance in their studies of Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Folk Medicine. Courses offered are; Thai Foot Reflexology, Double Practitioner Thai Massage, and Thai Herbal Bundle Therapeutics. The Bodhi Sangha Shala is a place to grow and learn, to build community, to cultivate mindfulness and compassion, and to deepen one’s studies of the ancient healing art of Thai Massage. See ad, page 30.

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Our providers: Nelson Kraucak, MD

The first combined Anti-Aging, Holistic, and Family Practice Clinic in The Villages, Central Florida “We are committed to aid and promote the body’s innate mechanisms to heal and achieve homeostasis for optimum health by introducing and using natural approaches with innovative and cutting-edge technology.”

Services Offered: F Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy F Sequenced Amino Acid for treatment of autoimmune diseases F Lymphatic Drainage F Magnetic Wave Therapy for Incontinence F Massage Therapy F Laser therapy for pain F Chelation and IV Nutrient Therapy F Acupuncture F NAET (Allergy Elimination) F Colon Hydrotherapy F Nutritional Counseling F Bio Energy Balancing F Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hours and Location: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 1501 HWY 441, Suite 1700 The Villages, FL, 32159 Call to Schedule Your Appointment: 352-750-4333

FAAFP-ABFP-ABCMT-IBALM-ABHM-MOCI Family Practice Alternative Medicine Dr. Nelson Kraucak has been practicing holistic medicine since 1995. Dr. Kraucak is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Kraucak has advanced certificates by the American Board of Holistic Medicine, International Board of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine, Heavy Metal Detoxification and Immuno Modulation. He is Associate Professor at FSU and UCF College of Medicine.

Aaron Perry, DOM

Acupuncture Physician, AP1813 Licensed Massage Therapist, MA25126, MM31501 Since 2003 Dr. Perry has been a practicing Acupuncture Physician, a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Colon Hydrotherapist. He has a M.S. Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine. He also has an Associate of Science Degree in Natural Health from the Florida College of Natural Health.

Natalie Vincent, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist, MA56651, MM31501 Ms. Vincent joined the practice in November 2012. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She received her training at Community Tech Adult Education in Ocala, FL in 2008. She is a Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist. She received her LDT training at the Upledger Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Michael Joseph, PhD Dr. Joseph is a Doctor of Natural Medicine and an Orthomolecular Nutrition Consultant. He specializes in Emotional Eating issues and Food Allergies.

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