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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

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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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contents 7 7 newsbriefs balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal 9 kudos growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

10 healthbrief 1 1 globalbriefs 13 CUTTING-EDGE 12 ecotip LASER THERAPY In High Springs 11 13 businessspotlight 14 therapyspotlight 16 19 consciouseating 14 INNOVATIVE VETERINARY CARE 22 wisewords

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letterfrompublisher As I sit to write the letter this month, a copy

of the first cover that Cathy and I published one year ago this month as the new owners of Natu-

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ral Awakenings North Central Florida is on my Shannon Knight, bulletin board in front of me. I have it there as co-publisher a reminder of the beginning of this incredible

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journey. How appropriate that the main title on the cover staring back at me every day is “Grateful for Everything.”

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Cathy and I are grateful to be celebrating our first anniversary of publish-

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he Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation will host its annual Fall Natural Foods and Gift Gala from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., December 10, at their farm in Citra.

There will be natural and organic foods to sample, and visitors can shop for holiday gifts made from natural materials by local artists in the farm store. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. Participants can make holiday gifts, decorations and crafts for all ages.

“We look forward to visitors on December 10th.

We have folks who have joined us for our gala every year.,” says Crones’ Cradle co-founder Jeri Baldwin.

Cost: $2 admission, $2 food sample ticket and $1 raffle ticket. Location: 6411 NE 217th Pl. For more information, call 352-595-3377 or visit CronesCradleConserve.org. See ad, page 12.

Devil’s Dash 5K Eco-Friendly Adventure

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evil’s Dash Eco-Friendly Adventure Race is an event to inspire people and learn about taking action for health and environmental sustainability. There will also be face painting, vegan and eco-friendly vendors, educational booths, live music and access to gorgeous botanical garden displays, waterfalls and koi ponds.

The idea is to motivate people to have fun, take action and learn about benefiting the planet by taking care of our personal health. All race proceeds are applied to developing humane education programs, animal rescue and care, and garden enhancements.

To promote the Religion, Science and Philosophy of Spiritualism New Series of Psychic/ Mediumship Classes forming in The Villages Starrng in December See Website for details.

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Cost varies depending on the date of registration. The competitive wave is $10 more than non-competitive. Members of Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens receive a 50 percent discount. The cost for spectators/garden visitors is $12/adult, $7/ child and free for children under 6. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in the race’s final wave for free. For more information, call 941-730-4745 visit DevilsDash.org or CedarLakesWoodsAndGarden.com.

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newsbriefs A Tropical Voyage to Well-Being

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oliday at Sea, a Caribbean cruise cited by National Geographic Traveler as “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life,” featuring four exotic ports of call from March 11 through 18, 2017, is the brainchild of Miami health educator Sandy Pukel.

With 45 teachers, 145 classes, a delicious vegan menu or the regular ship menu and a party almost every night, the program has something for everyone interested in health and longevity. Guests choose daily from a wide spectrum of classes and workshops ranging from several types of yoga, fitness and meditation to presentations on integrative medicine, plant-based nutrition, 10 cooking classes and many lectures given by some of the world’s leading authorities in holistic health, including doctors T. Colin Campbell, Michael Greger, Neal Barnard, Michael Klaper and Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr.

According to Pukel, “The event is a relaxing vacation/educational experience that has profoundly changed thousands of lives.”

For more information, call 1-800-496-0989 or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com. See ad, back cover.

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corporation’s family of 95 magazines bid a fond farewell to company President Larry Levine, with many joining in on a call and sending notes, prayers and good thoughts prior to his passing on September 23. Levine enthusiastically contributed his all with a host of talents focused on forwarding our collective mission of providing publishers and readers with the tools needed to help us all create a healthier, more sustainable world together.

Larry Levine Founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman honors her partner, saying, “Our home office and publishers are truly saddened to lose the beautifully loving, guiding light that Larry generously shared with us throughout the past 12 years. His impact on our lives and Natural Awakenings‘ success will continue to bless our readers. We will miss him dearly.”

One of Levine’s last gifts to the company was recommending Pat McGroder as vice president of franchise development. “We welcome Pat, already feeling blessed by the 24 years of experience he brings in highly successPat McGroder ful publishing and franchising endeavors,” says Bruckman.

McGroder will now also assume some of the operational responsibilities formerly managed by Levine.

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kudos Del Culp has been named marketing and sales manager of the North Central Florida edition of Natural Awakenings magazine. He moved to Ocala from Pennsylvania in 2007 and has eight years of experience as assistant distribution manager with Northeastern News Distribution; 10 years as single copy manager with the Times Leader, in Wilkes-Barre; and 16 years as area sales manager with FritoLay. Del Culp

He will be focusing on servicing current and new advertisers to market their businesses to grow their companies while helping to bring the Natural Awakenings message to readers in Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter and Bradford counties.

For more information and appointments, call Culp at 352547-9535 or email DelCulp@aol.com The Lemire Clinic, located at 11115 SW 93rd Court Road, Suite 600, in Ocala, is changing its name to Natural Medicine Physicians to provide fair representation of all the physicians and providers in their care-giving family.

Providing health care for more than a decade in Ocala, James E. Lemire, M.D., has an established position in the community. This rebranding is to help everyone know that while the outside of the practice is changing, the inside remains the same.

For appointments, call 352-291-9459. See ad, page 2.

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Silence De-Stresses the Brain

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No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. ~Robin Williams

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he human brain does not function optimally in society’s noise-filled environment. The brain, like the body, needs rest to function, and that comes with silence. A recent study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience discovered that the brain is able to integrate both internal and external information into a “conscious workspace” when resting.

Constant distractions and noises can detract from the brain’s ability to process critical information.

Noise also elevates stress hormone levels within the brain.

Research published earlier in Psychological Science examined the effects that the relocation of the main Munich airport, in Germany, had on children’s health and cognition. Gary W. Evans, researcher and professor of human ecology at Cornell University, notes that when exposed to constant noise, children develop a stress response that causes them to ignore it. The study’s subjects tuned out both harmful sounds and stimuli that they should be paying attention to, including speech. Silence has the opposite effect, releasing tension in brain and body.

Exposure to chronic noise can also hinder children’s cognitive development, according to a study from the World Health Organization and the European Commission Joint Research Centre; this includes language skills and reading ability.

To help counter modern noise pollution, attention restoration theory suggests that individuals placed in environments with lower levels of sensory input can recover some of the cognitive abilities they have lost.

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Thanksgiving Lite

Turkeys and Thanksgiving go together for 88 percent of Americans surveyed by the National Turkey Federation.

Each year, more than 46 million turkeys provide the entrée for gatherings, yielding leftovers for sandwiches, stew, chili, casseroles and turkey burgers. In 2011, 736 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the U.S., while a few lucky birds avoided the chopping block.

The pardoning of a White House turkey began in 1863 when President Lincoln’s son, Tad, interceded on behalf of the bird and its life was spared. Now a tradition, two dressed birds and one live turkey are delivered to the White House each year. The live bird is “pardoned” and lives out its life on a historical farm.

At the Farm Sanctuary, turkeys get sponsored or adopted instead of eaten. “Turkeys are friendly and follow you around like puppy dogs. They’ll try to sit on your lap to be petted,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of the sanctuary’s New York and two California locations. “At our Celebration for the Turkeys, we feed them cranberries, pumpkin pie and squash. People visit to see them enjoy it. Guests’ snacks are vegan.”

Hundreds of turkeys have been adopted and given a lifelong home since the program’s inception in 1986. More than 8,000 people pledged to sponsor a turkey living at the sanctuary in a recent year, proving it’s not necessary to be a president to pardon a turkey.

The 140-year-old zoo in Buenos Aires is shutting down to give the animals a better life. Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta agrees with activists that keeping wild animals in captivity and on display is degrading, so the zoo’s 2,500 animals will be moved to more suitable living environments in nature reserves around the country. Older animals and those too sick to be relocated will remain in their current home, but not displayed.

The 45-acre zoo will be transformed into an eco-park to give children a place to learn how to take care of and relate with the different species. It also will provide refuge and rehabilitation for animals rescued from illegal trafficking.

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The temptation to buy inexpensive clothes whispers, “It’s smart to trend with the latest fad,” or “Disposable wear can be tossed if it gets stained,” or “I can wear this outfit only once for a special event.” The lure to buy future throwaways seems especially prevalent during the holiday season of gifting and gatherings.

Consumers can fall into the cycle of buying from inexpensive chain stores, wearing items a few times and then discarding them during spring cleaning purges. According to The Atlantic magazine, Americans now buy five times as much clothing annually as they did in 1980, yet recycle or donate only 15 percent of it. They simply discard 10 million tons as waste, reports the Huffington Post.

Conscious consumers consider the extended consequences of their purchases. The production and transporting of an average shirt, for example, can deliver about nine pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, reports Eve Andrews, culture editor for Grist.com.

She offers five tips: buy less; shop smarter and only for what’s truly needed; look for durability and design that won’t fall apart or look dated in a few months; decrease frequency of laundering to increase the life of the garment; and donate what no longer works.

Buying items that are durable, timeless and made under fair labor conditions from selected organic, resale and outlet stores that sell high-end clothing that lasts at reduced prices will save money over time and reduce resource abuse and waste. Five top outlet chains for superior and lasting value per a 2016 Consumer Reports readers survey are Bon Worth, L.L. Bean, Haggar, OshKosh B’gosh and Izod.

Quality labels are welcomed by consignment stores, so the wearer can even retrieve some of the purchase price for gentlyused classics. Giving used threads to thrift shops, churches, The Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries is another way to extend the life of items, help others and save landfill space. Another option is to cut up portions of clothing earmarked for disposal so they can live on as cleaning rags for home and vehicles.

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ack Agliata, DC, is the owner of Dr. Jack's Chiropractic Care, in downtown High Springs. In addition to hands-on manual chiropractic adjusting technique, he offers massage therapy, laser therapy and kinesio taping, and is also an AVCAcertified certified equine chiropractor. The office introduced the K-Laser to the practice two years ago and have a full-time laser therapist on staff.

Other staff members include Sarah Kramme, certified chiropractic physician’s assistant (CCPA) and office manager; Suzanne Agliata, CCPA and certified laser therapist; JoNell Bennett, licensed massage therapist (LMT); and Kimberly Whitehorne, LMT.

Agliata had a large, multidisciplinary practice in New Jersey for many years, and after moving his family to Florida in 2006, started practicing in High Springs the same year. Suzanne says, “We have a small, friendly office; we get to know our patients. ‘Dr. Jack’ only schedules four adjustments per hour and spends the time

directly with the patient. We offer a complimentary consultation and treatment with the laser so the patient can have an understanding of what the laser is, what it can do and how it can help them. It has helped hundreds of patients regain mobility, function and reduction in pain without medications.”

Dr. Jack's Chiropractic offers two very distinct massage therapies. Whitehorne uses deep tissue techniques and Bennett has a lighter touch. “Both are extremely effective, but we can tailor to each patients wants and needs,” explains Suzanne. “The success of the office lies on not only the clinical staff, but our fantastic office manager, Sarah Kramme. Her handling of everything from the phone, patient contact, scheduling and insurance knowledge is always professional, yet personal.

Our office could not run without her.”

Location: 105 NE 1st Ave. For appointments, call 386-454-4055. For more information, visit DrJacks Chiropractic.com. See ad, page 15.

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Chinese veterinary She earned her Doctor medicine, therapeuof Veterinary Medicine tic nutrition, saddle degree at the Univerfitting and bodywork/ sity of Florida (UF), as soft tissue therapy. She well as a master of sciis a senior instructor ence degree in equine in Touch Balancing/ reproductive physioloAnimal Bowen, a gentle gy. She is also certified and profound hands-on in Applied Kinesiology therapy which originatLynn S. Peck with the International ed in Australia for huCollege of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK), mans and was adapted for use in animals veterinary thermal technology with the

by Carol Bennett, in Colorado. With more American Academy of Thermology, as than 30 years of research experience at well as a geobiological (environmental UF, Peck is currently collecting clinical electromagnetic field) consultant. data on and developing functional tests

She states, “I had previously pracand treatments for neuromuscular weakticed conventionally for almost 10 years, ness in horses due to injury, metabolic and was looking for a different aspect of stress and chemical toxins. veterinary medicine, when I had the opFor horses, Peck uses Applied Kineportunity to study veterinary homeopathy. siology and functional neurology-based The experience completely changed my evaluations of the overall animal to detect understanding of both health and disease, and treat subtle lameness, back pain, and started me on a path of pursuing a muscle weakness and old injury patterns, different type of healing for my patients.� as well as thermal imaging (thermog-

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raphy) for identifying areas of possible injury, stress or muscle imbalance.

Kinesiotaping, saddle fitting, environmental detoxification and insulin resistance testing and treatment are also offered to address other factors contributing to pain and performance problems.

She explains, “All these approaches are all important and work together, but Applied Kinesiology (AK) for neuromuscular problems is one of the most important tools I have. It allows me to find and correct pain, lameness and functional problems that cannot be detected with almost any other type of diagnostic testing or imaging.

“Thermal imaging is the secondmost important service I offer, as it complements AK and also allows me to quickly locate abnormal areas for further evaluation. Using these together, I have also been able to advance my clinical research for a better understanding of how groups of muscles turn on or off together in the presence of an injury to a single muscle.”

For small animals, wellness care includes vaccine titers and detoxification of environmental and vaccine chemicals; cancer risk assessment;

nutritional therapy for skin, kidney and liver, and other problems; Applied Kinesiology, thermal imaging and bodywork for pain and muscle weakness problems; geriatric care; drug-free therapies for emotional trauma, thunderstorm phobia and separation anxiety. Peck also works with agility and other sport and working dogs to help maximize their performance.

“As a holistic veterinarian, I try to leave no stone unturned in looking for roots of disease, pain, and neuromuscular problems,” says Peck. “I have sought out many different types of training in order to understand, recognize and be able to address a wide range of factors involved in the problems my patients have, instead of offering only one or two approaches.”

Peck teaches Animal Bowen therapy workshops (AnimalBowen.com) and is planning to schedule one in the area early next year.

For Micanopy Animal Hospital (small animal appointments), located at 306 NE U.S. Hwy. 441, Micanopy or mobile (equine) appointments, call 352367-0709. For more information, visit AllHolisticVet.com. See ad, page 7.

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STAY SHARP Powerful Ways to Avoid Mental Decline

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slow descent into dementia seemed inevitable for a 66-yearold man that had been misplacing his keys, missing appointments and struggling at work. He failed doctor-administered cognitive quizzes and tested positive for a gene variant linked to an exponentially higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A brain scan revealed scattered clusters of sticky, amyloid plaque—a hallmark of the disease. His hippocampus, or memory center, had shrunk to rank in the lowest 17 percent of men his age.

Told there wasn’t much that could be done, he sought the help of University of California, Los Angeles Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen, a neurologist and founding president of the independent Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He recommended a personalized, 36-point plan, including a high-fat/low-carb diet, intermittent 16

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fasting, strict sleep schedule, select dietary supplements and other lifestyle changes. Within three months, family members reported marked improvements in his memory. At 10 months, brain scans revealed his hippocampus had grown 12 percent.

“Such improvements are unprecedented,” says Bredesen, who described this and nine other hopeful cases in a provocative paper published in June in the journal Aging. “These are the first examples of a reversal of cognitive decline in pre- and early Alzheimer’s patients.”

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Bredesen is among a small but growing group of researchers, physicians, caregivers and patients challenging the conventional wisdom that the road to dementia goes one way, with no cure or repair of damage done. They argue that the key to both prevention and

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reversal, at least in early stages, is to pinpoint its numerous drivers—from nutritional and hormonal deficiencies and exposure to infection to environmental toxins and harmful drugs—and attack them simultaneously. It’s a stark departure from the classic, often unsuccessful, one-pill treatment approach. Of the 244 clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs between 2002 and 2012, all but one failed.

“Imagine having a roof with 36 holes in it, and your drug patched one hole. You still have 35 leaks,” says Bredesen, who believes his synergistic approach—the Bredesen Protocol—can likely make Alzheimer’s drugs work better or render them unnecessary. Skeptical colleagues point out that Bredesen’s paper described only 10 case studies, not a clinical trial. “It is intriguing, but not enough to make recommendations to physicians or patients,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach for the Chicagobased Alzheimer’s Association. “The current consensus in the scientific community is that we do not have a way to reverse dementia.”

While agreeing that a larger study is needed, Neurologist David Perlmutter, of Naples, Florida, whose bestsellers Brain Maker and Grain Brain promote nutritional changes for supporting brain health, considers Bredesen’s study revolutionary. “To reverse Alzheimer’s in one patient is monumental, much less 10,” says Perlmutter.

They recently presented together at a conference organized by Sharp Again Naturally, a New York nonprofit that educates patients and caregivers about natural means of slowing and reversing cognitive decline.

After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, the nonprofit’s co-founder, Jacqui Bishop, 74, stopped her own frightening decline by changing her diet and getting her thyroid hormone levels under control via supplements.

Now she’s helping others do the same.

She says, “We are trying to change the conversation from one of despair to one of hope.”

Mending Body and Brain

Key to Bredesen’s approach is the notion that instead of being one disease, Alzheimer’s consists of three sub-types

with distinct drivers: inflammation or infection; harmful environmental exposures; and/or lack of neuron-nurturing hormones. To determine which one to target, he tests patients for blood-sugar, inflammation and hormone levels, heavy metals and critical nutrients such as D and B vitamins. Then he crafts a personalized plan.

He notes that the 10 years it can take to progress from subtle decline to full-blown Alzheimer’s provides a huge opportunity. “Ideally, we want people to come in when they have mild impairment or are asymptomatic,” says Bredesen, advising that tests be done for the APOE4, or “Alzheimer’s gene” in one’s 40s. “People have not wanted to know in the past because they’ve been told there is nothing they can do about it. We completely disagree.”

One way to stay cognitively sharp is to eat fewer carbs (which boost blood sugar) and eat more fat, says Perlmutter.

“There is a clear relationship between elevated levels of blood sugar and increased risk of Alzheimer’s.”

One study, published in 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, tracked 2,067 healthy adults for seven years and found that the higher their average glucose level, even if they weren’t diabetic, the more likely they were to develop dementia. For instance, those with a level of 115 milligrams per deciliter were 18 percent more at risk than those measuring 100 milligrams per deciliter.

A 2012 study published in Neurology followed 266 adults for four years and found that those with higher blood sugar saw certain areas of the brain shrink 6 to 10 percent more than those with lower blood sugar. Gluten can also be problematic, advises Perlmutter, when it’s inflammatory and driving brain degeneration.

In contrast, good fat, like that in avocados, fatty fish, coconut oil and walnuts, serves as a foundation for neurons and an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. This is particularly helpful in someone with early-stage Alzheimer’s, says Bredesen, because the disease can make it harder for the brain

to use sugar for fuel. In some cases, both doctors recommend an extremely low-carb, or “ketogenic” diet (fewer than 60 grams of carbs per day). Starved of carbohydrates, the liver produces fat-like compounds called ketones, a brain-fuel source shown to stimulate growth of new neural networks.

Bredesen also recommends 12 hours of fasting each night, with zero food intake within three hours of going to sleep. Fasting promotes a process called autophagy, by which the brain essentially cleans itself of damaged cellular material. Eight hours of sleep is also vital. According to University of Rochester research, the space between brain cells opens up during sleep, allowing cleansing channels of fluid to flow more freely. “If you were operating your house 24/7 with no time to rest or clean, it would be disastrous,” says Bredesen.

“The same is true of your brain.”

Also, they say, keep teeth clean because bacterial infections, including those in the gums, have been shown to hasten formation of neuron-killing plaque. Also critically examine the prescription drugs being ingested. A recent study of 74,000 people published in JAMA Neurology found that regular use of heartburn drugs like Prilosec and Nexium increased dementia risk by 42 to 52 percent. Meanwhile, anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl and statin drugs prescribed to manage cholesterol have also been linked to increased dementia. “We see ‘statin brain’ all the time,” observes Perlmutter, who says once patients go off the drugs, they tend to get better.

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Fargo says researchers are keenly interested in many of the ideas in Bredesen’s paper. Although it’s too early to endorse them, numerous studies are underway. But he wonders if some patients that assert that they’ve reversed dementia actually suffered from something else, like sleep apnea or depression.

Bredesen stands by his research, asserting that the 10 patients in his paper had all been formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or its precursors. One

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Lifestyle changes can prevent and slow cognitive decline.

Some say they also reverse it.

Get-Smart Supplements Curcumin: This potent constituent in turmeric (the yellow spice that gives curry its flavor) has been shown to combat many of the problems that contribute to brain degeneration, including inflammation, free radical damage and high blood sugar. It also boosts growth of new brain cells.

Take 500 milligrams (mg) twice daily or eat a diet rich in curry.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): This omega-3 fatty acid serves as a key building block for brain cell membranes. Take 1,000 mg daily (derived from fish oil or algae) or eat lots of fatty fish.

Coconut oil: It’s rich in medium-chain triglycerides, an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. Take one or two teaspoons daily.

Probiotics: These help fortify the intestinal lining, reducing the gut permeability and inflammation that can impact cognitive health. They also support production of key neurotransmitters and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor brain growth hormone. Look for supplements or foods containing Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium longum.

B vitamins: High levels of the amino acid homocysteine have long been linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease; have levels checked and if they’re elevated, B6 and B12 can reduce them.

Source: David Perlmutter

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69-year-old entrepreneur that was planning to close his business after 11 years of mental decline is now expanding it. A 49-year-old woman that scored poorly on neuropsychological tests showed no signs of cognitive decline when she was tested again nine months later. In all, more than 100 people have participated in the program. “We have people that are fourand-a-half years out and doing very well,” he says, noting that such strategies aren’t likely to work for someone with advanced Alzheimer’s.

In some cases, the results may be more subtle, but for those caring for a sick loved one, any positive progress means a lot. Paul Tramontozzi knows.

After his father, then 75, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, the New York City financial advisor attended a Sharp Again Naturally meeting seeking advice. “I was skeptical, but when the answer you get from everyone else is, ‘There’s nothing you can do,’ you become more willing to listen.” He took his father off his cholesterol medication, fed him spoonfuls of coconut oil daily and put him on

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Resources Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org Buck Institute for Research on Aging, BuckInstitute.org David Perlmutter, DrPerlmutter.com MPI Cognition, MPICognition.com Sharp Again Naturally, SharpAgain.org a specific supplement regimen. His balance improved and he could participate in family outings again. “If you had told me a few years ago we’d be able to take Dad to a restaurant for his 80th birthday, I would have said, ‘No way.’ But we did.”

Tramontozzi says his father isn’t cured, but the advice he obtained facilitated more time together and insights on how to avoid a similar fate. “These are all things a healthy 37-year-old should be doing right now anyway. I just wish we’d found out earlier.”

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Festive Sips and Nibbles Vegan Holiday Treats that Everyone Loves

by Judith Fertig

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or those that like to eat plant-based meals most of the time, the holidays can present a challenge. Social occasions from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day abound, including multi-course dinners and potlucks; tree-trimming and baking parties; neighborly hospitality; nibbling on treats while wrapping gifts; and gathering to watch a holiday movie.

Because so much is happening in such a short period of time, people often revert to serving traditional foods such as Aunt Mary’s cheese ball or Grandma Daisy’s three-layer chocolate bars. These vintage recipes, however, can be laden with processed ingredients. Foods that signaled holiday cheer ages ago need a tweak or two to satisfy today’s health-minded friends and family members. With traditional flavors of the season like aromatic spices, fresh rosemary and chocolate, plus a plantbased philosophy, family favorites can get a new twist.

Natural Awakenings asked cookbook authors, chefs and bloggers from around the country to help us celebrate wonderful holiday moments, big and small. Adding a plant-based nibble or sip not only helps party hosts stay on track, it also helps keep guests from over-indulging, so that everyone ends up enjoying themselves even more.

Addictive Nibbles

American-born Sandra Gutierrez grew up in Guatemala and now lives in Cary, North Carolina. As the author of The New Southern Latino Table and Empanadas: The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America, she shows how fresh, seasonal, Latino foods can add grace and flavor to any table.

“In the South, appetizers can be as simple as shelled pecans tossed with spices,” she says. She applies the same easy treatment to pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, tossing them with ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander and other flavorings to bake in the oven until crunchy. “These take only minutes to make and will keep for a few weeks if stored in an airtight container.” Then, when people drop by, she has a ready-made, plant-based, delicious nibble to offer with drinks.

Brother chefs Chad and Derek Sarno, of Austin, Texas, are the co-founders of WickedHealthyFood.com, a website devoted to plant-based eating habits.

Chad has co-authored (with Chris Karr) Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 Plant-Empowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution. Derek is the former global executive chef for Whole Foods Market. “Shoot for 80 percent healthy and 20 percent wicked, and you’ll be 100 percent sexy,” they advise with a wink.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

A little indulgence is fine during the holidays, they say. “For vegans and vegetarians, think of your 20 percent as a chance to let loose every now and again and enjoy whatever makes you feel a bit wicked—fats, sugars, salts, beer; you get the idea—unless you’re following doctor’s orders. We want you to eat for health, and as chefs, we want eating healthy to taste great.” For the holidays, they like to have easy, yet big-flavor nibbles on hand such as homemade popcorn flavored with fresh rosemary and truffle oil, or crunchy, roasted chickpeas that pack a little heat from sriracha, a homemade or bottled hot sauce.

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Sophia DeSantis, of Carlsbad, California, changed to a vegan diet because of her husband’s health issues several years ago. “We ate plant-based for one month and just kept on going,” she says. “Within three months, he was off all meds and hasn’t needed them since.”

That victory made her an impassioned vegan cook for their three children, as well. Whether preparing food for family or guests, she says, “I don’t even mention the type of food, because I simply make delicious dishes that just happen to be plant-based.

There are a million and one ways to redo traditional favorites.”

DeSantis makes her own pistachio milk for a special hot chocolate she serves during the holidays; she blogs her recipes at VeggiesDontBite.com.

Other options for plant-based sips include chilled, dairy-free eggnog, perhaps topped with coconut creamer and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.

Mulled cider or pomegranate juice, warmed in a stove pot with whole spices like cinnamon and cloves, plus slices of citrus fruits, add holiday flavors and aromas.

Having already prepared nibbles and sips handy in the pantry, freezer or refrigerator makes both planned and spontaneous hosting easier, as well as providing ready-made goodies to bring to other gatherings. “Then, there’s always something available you can enjoy,” says DeSantis.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Truffle Spiced Popcorn

Spiced Pepitas These crunchy pumpkin seeds are lemony, salty, spicy and zesty, all at the same time. A handful of these toasted tidbits whets the appetite.

Yields: 2 cups 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ancho chile powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp sugar (optional) Preheat the oven to 375° F. In a medium bowl, toss together the pumpkin seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, cumin, pepper, coriander, chile powder, cayenne and garlic powder.

Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and shake to redistribute the seeds, and then bake for another 3 minutes. Pull it out to shake the pan again. Then finish baking for 1 to 2 minutes or until the pumpkin seeds are crispy and golden without burning them.

This wicked, fresh, piping-hot popcorn is kissed with a simple blend of rosemary, onion and truffle oil.

Yields: 9 cups 2½ Tbsp grapeseed oil A bit less than ½ cup popcorn kernels 1 Tbsp truffle oil 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast ½ Tbsp onion granules ½ tsp fresh rosemary, minced Sea salt to taste

On medium heat, warm the oil in a large saucepan with a lid.

Remove from the stove and add all kernels in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

Cover for 20 seconds to allow all the kernels to become coated and reach equal temperature so they all pop at once.

Frothy Hot Chocolate with Pistachio Milk Cozy up and indulge in this thick, creamy and rich hot chocolate made with whole food ingredients.

Yields: 2 servings Pistachio Milk ½ cup raw shelled pistachios 2 cups filtered water

Place the covered pan back on the heat and shake it while it’s on the burner. The kernels will slowly begin to pop; once they start, crack the lid slightly to let out a bit of steam. Continue shaking the pan over heat until the popping stops.

Cocoa ½ to ¾ cup unsweetened baking cocoa or cacao powder ¼ to ½ cup date paste 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract Dash Himalayan pink salt

Remove from the stovetop immediately and pour all popcorn into a large bowl.

For the pistachio milk, soak the nuts overnight in a bowl of water.

Drizzle with truffle oil, nutritional yeast, onion granules, minced rosemary and sea salt. Shake and mix well before serving.

Rinse before placing them into a highspeed blender with the 2 cups of water.

Blend until the mixture is completely puréed and milky.

Courtesy of Chad and Derek Sarno, WickedHealthyFood.com.

Strain mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth; then add the nut milk back into the blender.

Add all other ingredients and blend at a high speed until thick.

Transfer to a cool baking sheet and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Note: If using a regular, slower blender, re-warm the hot chocolate on the stove top. It may not be as thick and frothy but will taste good.

Courtesy of Sandra A. Gutierrez, SandrasKitchenStudio.com.

Courtesy of Sophia DeSantis, VeggiesDontBite.com.

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Stephen Dinan Outlines America’s Noble Destiny Bridging Our Political Divide is Key

by Mary Magline

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tephen Dinan, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, is a champion of the transpartisan movement that seeks to transcend America’s current political climate to realize greater unity and understanding.

His new book, Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All, offers innovative, practical solutions for engaging citizens in an emerging whole.

Dinan has forwarded thinking in his work with the Institute of Noetic Sciences, where he helped shape the Shift in Action and One Minute Shift programs, and with the Esalen Center for Theory & Research, a think tank he helped create to explore human potential frontiers. He is also an active member of the Evolutionary Leadership and Transformational Leadership councils.

What political problem tops the list if we’re to make progress on anything?

We all know that American politics suffers from extreme polarization.

Just as the middle class has faded away from our economy, the bipartisan “middle” has dropped out of our political process. In the last two decades, moderates have become far less prominent, giving way to ideologues on both sides of the aisle. As a result, Congress is virtually unable to legislate, because politicians on the left and right insist they have all the answers. They often refuse to work with the president if he is from the other party.

This childish behavior is a far cry from the bipartisan approach to solving problems that once made this country great. Our country is falling apart and we need to renew ourselves by finding a sacred vision of national unity.

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The fast-growing transpartisan movement offers an answer that can be aided by perspectives of transpersonal psychology and a visionary spiritual dimension drawn from wisdom traditions of the East and West.

How is transpartisan best defined?

Transpartisan means that Americans can rise above damaging divisions. It provides hope that if we supply the right intention, we can hold to a vision that honors the ideals of a wide range of viewpoints. No one can be 100 percent right or 100 percent wrong, and we transcend limiting conservative and liberal categories by using dialogue and maturity in embracing the truths of all parties, while leaving behind their excesses and errors.

We can belong to any party and claim an important piece of the truth; a singular truth we stand for, such as liberty or social justice or economic growth, but it represents only a personal selection from a larger set of sacred American principles. To attain insight into these principles, we must move to an enlightened vision that honors all political perspectives, seeing each as a valuable, yet incomplete contribution toward the emerging whole.

Why have you called for a sacred America?

“Sacred” is a word that binds us together in the mystery of life and links us into a single human family in which ultimately no one is our enemy. A sacred worldview leads to a life filled with respect and reverence. It informs and enables us as we reach for our highest destiny as a country, not built on a desire to be number one, but a humble sense of calling, animated by a spirit of service to all.

America is being called to explore new frontiers politically, economically and spiritually, in service to our own citizens and the world. We are to embrace a path away from the waste and tragedy of war and toward universal health, sustainability and prosperity.

It requires the best of both progressive

What have you, as a progressive, learned from conservatives?

Conservatives tend to focus on preserving what has worked in the past, which is a useful function. In the human body, we have strong elements required for health that basically protect its homeostasis. Too much change happening too quickly can be dangerous to us. Conservatives often play the same role in society, minimizing the risk of chaotic change and preserving core values, commitments and culture.

I’ve found that embracing conservative values and perspectives is a good form of cross-training in my role as a spiritually based CEO, where it’s imperative that I not risk everything on each new idea. A moderate path draws upon the best of conservative perspectives while opening to new possibilities for innovation and cultural expression, which tends to be a focus of progressives.

How can we replace political gridlock with a more perfect union?

The ultimate solution comes in personally building bridges of curiosity, respect and understanding, and recognizing that true, lasting answers to extremely complex problems require the best thinking of all parties and ideologies so that some hybridization of solutions happens.

We may not come to consensus on major issues, but we can come into deep dialogue and human exchange.

Extending a hand of friendship across the aisle is ultimately one of the most important things we can do as citizens.

The women members of the Senate have led the way in doing this, often creating breakthroughs through their personal connections with members of the other major party.

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Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew

by April Thompson

Pampering ourselves isn’t a luxury so much as a necessity to refresh and renew mind, body and spirit.

A Spa Specialty

Spas have been synonymous with pampering throughout the ages. “Every civilization around the world has had some kind of communal gathering place for people to practice ‘self-healing’,” says Jeremy McCarthy, group director of Spa & Wellness for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and author of The Psychology of Spas & Wellbeing.

From ancient Greek bathhouses to Japan’s beloved natural hot springs, spas have long served as sacred places of healing and restoration. Indeed, many treatments provided at today’s eco-spas draw inspiration from traditional uses of herbs, honey and olive oil to care for skin and hair. Locally, natural spas’ pampering services may range from botanically based facials and mud masks to herbal body wraps and hot stone massage.

More Pampering Spots

While busy people tend to put off selfcare, there are treats to suit any schedule or budget—from getting a quick manicure or pedicure at a neighborhood eco-nail salon to visiting a yoga or wellness center.

For a quick, healthy pick-me-up, visit an organic juice bar. Opt for businesses that feature fresh, whole ingredients rather than pre-mixed powders or sugar-laden juices; to give the immune system an extra lift, add a natural booster shot of ginger or turmeric. Most

grocery stores now carry cold-pressed juices that can pack as much as six pounds of produce into a single bottle.

An honored ritual that continues to restore spent spirits is drinking a cup of tea. Whether sipped at home, as part of a British high tea featuring Earl Grey or as part of a traditional Japanese green tea ceremony steeped in Zen, tea time allows us to slow down and savor the moment along with the aromas in our cup. Also, antioxidantrich tea is fortifying.

Salt room visits, another healthy pleasure that has spread throughout the U.S., dates back 150 years to an indigenous Polish practice. Research indicates that salt therapy, or halotherapy, can help improve conditions such as asthma and allergies and support the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems (see Tinyurl.com/SaltRoomPampering). Universally restful salt rooms also offer a unique sensory experience.

Another highly accessible way to treat body and mind is to move in a joyful way. Consider taking up a playful new class for de-stressing and stretching such as trapeze yoga, conscious dance or any other dance.

Aerial yoga, using suspended trapezelike supports, helps lengthen the spine and strengthen muscles in ways not easily achieved on the ground. Dance delivers health and fitness bonuses in the midst of having fun.

If we’re not in the habit of pampering ourselves, it’s time to stretch our beliefs about what we deserve. We’ll find bliss is an attainable luxury.

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

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Special Gifts

by Maureen Healy

It is primarily parenting that decides whether the expression of sensitivity will be an advantage or a source of anxiety. ~Elaine Aron

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ighly sensitive children need extra nurturing care so that they can learn to see their sensitivity as a strength and begin empowering themselves with tools to tap into their positive traits such as insight, creativity and empathy, while simultaneously learning how to manage their rich emotional lives.

Elaine Aron, Ph.D., a practicing psychotherapist in Mill Valley, California, who studies sensitivity using functional magnetic resonance imaging, advises, “A highly sensitive child is among the 15 to 20 percent born with a nervous system that’s highly aware and quick to react to everything.” She offers a free online questionnaire to help assess a child’s level of sensitivity at HSPerson.com/test/ highly-sensitive-child-test.

Highly sensitive children are incredibly responsive to their environments, from sounds and smells to the overall mood of people they encounter. Other indicators may range from a preference for quiet play to noticing details or asking many questions. With a sharpened sense of awareness, they are often gifted intellectually, creatively and emotionally, demonstrating genuine compassion early on.

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The downside is that these intensely perceptive children can also be easily overwhelmed by crowds, noises, new situations or sudden changes.

Criticism, defeat and the distress of others deeply affect them.

Parenting a highly sensitive child can be highly rewarding, but some parents find it exhausting. Special skills help in gracefully raising a healthy, happy and well-adjusted sensitive child without wearing ourselves out.

Accept, rather than seek to change them. Embracing a child as being highly sensitive is step one. No one can change them into less sensitive, more traditional kids. Accept their specialness as part of the family’s shared journey.

See it as a gift. It’s easy to get frustrated or angry with a child if they continually cry, withdraw and shy away from social situations. Instead of viewing these behaviors as flaws, see them as providing the child a special gift.

Sensitivity often characterizes artists, innovators, prodigies and great thinkers.

Partner up. Sensitive children respond far better to requests for desired behaviors when acting in partnership with the adults in their life. Harsh discipline can elicit emotional meltdowns

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and outbursts of energy in temper tantrums, crying or yelling. Partnering with a child includes learning to avoid their triggers and giving them ready tools to use when they feel overwhelmed, such as breathing exercises. Professional counselors can help shape the relationship.

Focus on strengths. Remembering that a highly sensitive child may be incredibly talented is essential when they are acting out. Training ourselves to see a child’s strengths first—such as their incredible creativity, perceptiveness and keen intellect—helps us accept their challenges, such as being overwhelmed, highly emotional, introverted at times, shy, picky about clothes and other preferences, or overly active.

Create calmness. It’s worth taking the time to create spaces that match a child’s sensibilities. Create a “peace corner” at home designed to deliver the serenity that highly sensitive children crave by using just the right lighting, colors, sounds and surroundings; elements might include headphones, favorite plush toys and coloring markers.

Instill inner discipline. Establishing gentle structure and clear limits with respect goes a long way. Reasonable reminders of what’s needed now and why yield better results than shouting and warnings of consequences.

Connect with peers. Like everyone else, highly sensitive children are drawn to other “birds of a feather”, and getting these kids together to nurture each other’s strengths is good. It may mean some extra effort by parents to help a child find kids that get along together and make play dates.

A highly sensitive child can be steered in a helpful emotional direction by well-adjusted, happy and healthy sensitive adults. Sensitive children need especially good role models because they are learning how to use their incredible gifts in a world that sometimes doesn’t value their inherent worth.

Maureen Healy, of Santa Barbara, CA, runs a mentoring program for highly sensitive children based on her social and emotional learning curriculum for K-8 students, child psychology training and current scientific research. She is the author of Growing Happy Kids and The Energetic Keys to Indigo Kids (HighlySensitiveKids.com).

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352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.

Quantum-Touch Workshop – November 4-5 – 10am-5pm. A Spiritually Focused presentation of an extremely powerful form of energy healing. 12 LMT CEUs. $400 fee, $200 to repeat. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. Register: Patricia@LookingForLight.net. 352-369-3029.

Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4:30pm. 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, NOVEMBER 6 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.

Wholesale Rock Show – noon-5pm. High Springs Rocks: Wholesale to the Public Show. Wholesale vendors, geode-splitting, lapidary demonstrations.

Co-sponsored by the Gainesville Rock and Mineral Club. Free admission. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-4548657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Natural Health Meet-n-Greet – 5:30-7:30pm. With Dr. Sue Vogan. Discover traditional therapies and clinicians that are available in our area. Free, open to the public. Sponsored by: The House of Asclepius.

Location: Belleview Library, 13145 SE Cty Hwy 484, Belleview. For info: 352-687-2399.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Remember to VOTE! General Election – 7am-7pm.

Natural Eye Program – November 8-10. 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,

Crystal Bowl Meditations – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. Guided meditation using crystal bowls to get to that quiet, still place. Everyone welcome. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-4543120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

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, NOVEMBER 9 Natural Eye Program – November 8-10. 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.

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.

Peace Circles – 12:45pm. The Circle process is about recognizing the power we hold collectively.

By creating a space where all voices can be heard equally and where people can recognize their shared values and common interests across social differences, the Circle opens an opportunity for a sense of “we” that seeks solutions rather than demands that others fix or correct problems. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Chinese Medicine Seminar – 1pm. What is Chinese Medicine and how does it work? 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.

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, NOVEMBER 10 Natural Eye Program – November 8-10. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections.

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Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register.

Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

ment. Thermography is a healthy alternative to mammograms. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

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.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Three-Part Class – 6:30-8pm. Meeting Your Spirit Guides. With Rev. Janet Reynolds. $25, registration required. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592.

FairyDustCrystals.com.

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.

Soul-to-Soul – 7-9pm. Hosted by Rev. Cindy Grimes.

Bringing people together who want to change the world. Guest speakers, refreshments and live music.

Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

Wild Women’s Circle – 5-7pm. With Shelly Hames (Ocala Sisterhood Tribe.). Love donation, registration required. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Workshop – 1-3pm. Let’s Learn about TarotSymbolism and History, Layouts and Choosing your Deck. With Deb Dalziel. Free. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

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.

Women’s Circle – 5-7pm. With Shelly Hames (Ocala Sisterhood Tribe.). Love donation, registration required.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Class – 11:45am, following Sunday service. The Transcendent Life by Jim Rosemercy. With Rev. Prentiss J. Davis. There is a power that is expressed in and through each of us. It awaits a sacred moment when we either feel or acknowledge our powerlessness. The power is present. Love, compassion and wisdom are present.

Love offering. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala.

352-687-2113. UnityOcala.org.

Women’s (Shamanic) Healing Circle – 1-3pm.

With Genoveva Buena. $30, registration required.

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

Reiki Monday – 10:30-4:30, by appointment. With Doreen. The most common result of a Reiki treatment is relaxation, stress reduction & often mental clarity. $25 for 30 minutes. Karma Cottage, 352 N. Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300. KarmaCottage.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Informational Seminar – 6pm. Micronutrients: Which Medicines Deplete Them and What To Do About It. 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.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol,

Crystal Bowl Meditations – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. Guided meditation using crystal bowls to get to that quiet, still place. Everyone welcome. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-4543120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Happy Thanksgiving!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Small Business Saturday – Shop Local!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Holiday Sale and Party – noon-6pm. Door prizes, holiday treats and 30% off jewelry. Free. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

Workshop – 2-4pm. Let’s Go to Lemuria-Crystals, Imagination and Mystery. With Sharron Britton.

Learn about the legend of Lemuria, the different kinds of Lemurian crystals and what Lemuria means to you. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringEmporium.net.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Quantum-Touch Practice Session – 2-4pm. With Patricia Wagner, Certified Quantum-Touch Instructor.

Review running Quantum-Touch energy and prepare for Supercharging on Dec. 2-3. Prerequisite: QuantumTouch Workshop. Free. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352-369-3029.

Class – 11:45am, following Sunday service. The Transcendent Life by Jim Rosemercy. With Rev. Prentiss J. Davis. There is a power that is expressed in and through each of us. It awaits a sacred moment when we either feel or acknowledge our powerlessness. The power is present. Love, compassion and wisdom are present. Love offering. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. UnityOcala.org.

Save Your Mind Intensive Program – November 29-December 1. Seating is limited, need to pre-register.

Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

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Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appoint-

Supercharging Quantum-Touch – December 2-3 –

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10am-5pm. This DVD presentation magnifies the power of Quantum-Touch. Alain Herriott, first advanced QT Instructor facilitates on DVD; Patricia Wagner, Certified QT Instructor facilitates in person. $99. Register: Patricia@LookingForLight.net. 352-369-3029.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Psychic Mediumship Development Classes – 2-4:30pm. New monthly series forming in The Villages. $30. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. For more info: ifsk.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 Psychic Mediumship Development Classes – 10:30am-1pm. New monthly series forming in The Villages. $30. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. For more info: ifsk.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Natural Foods & Gift Gala – 10am-3pm. Natural and organic food samples, silent auction and raffle, unique and original gifts, make holiday gifts, decorations and crafts for all ages. $2/admission, $2 each/food sample ticket. Crones’ Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. 352-595-3777.

CronesCradleConserve.org.

TUESDAY, DECEBMER 13 Psychic Mediumship Development Classes – 6-8:30pm. New monthly series forming in The Villages. $30. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. For more info: ifsk.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 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.

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. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 5-Day Retreat – December 27-January 1, 2017.

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Retreat. With Trish Magyari. Teacher-led silent retreat with sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement/gentle yoga/ gently Qigong, body scan, lovingkindness meditation and other meditations. All mindfulness practitioners welcome. $650-995 includes lodging and three mindful meals per day. Location: Gainesville Retreat Center, 1551 SE 1st St, Gainesville. Info: 443-939-0232.

TrishMagyari.com/RetreatsWorkshops.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 Devil’s Dash 5K Eco-Friendly Adventure Race – 9am-5pm. Along with the race, there will be face painting, vegan and eco-friendly vendors, educational booths, live music, and access to botanical garden displays, waterfalls and koi ponds. Cost varies on the date registered. Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston. 941-730-4745. DevilsDash.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 3rd Annual Integrative Health Summit – 9am4pm. Sponsored by Natural Medicine Physicians/ Lemire Clinic, Himalayan Salt Room and Absolute Health. Location: Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave, Ocala. Reservations required: 352-237-4653.

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ness, 252 N Donelly St, Mount Dora. 352-735-4881.

WallaceFitness.com.

Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352­-687-­2 113. 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. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Oakbrook Sunday Service – 10:30am; Guided Meditation – 9:30am. Awaken and LIVE. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala.

352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

monday Laser Therapy Awareness Days – By appointment. Mondays in November. Laser therapy can treat pain related to many conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, sprains/strains, chronic pain, injuries, muscle pain and stiffness. Free consultation. Call for appointment. Dr. Jack’s Chiropractic, 105 NW 1st Ave, High Springs. 386-454-4055.

DrJacksChiropractic.com.

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.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Historic Jesus Class – 10am. With Howie Westin.

The class will use Karen L. King’s research relative to Jesus and Mary, centering on Mary’s prophetic and spiritual teachings. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352­-454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Wellness Wednesday – 11am-2pm. Enjoy delicious and healthy treats from Living Green Café. Learn how to bridge the gap between what we do eat and what we should eat. Sponsored by Juice Plus+. Living Green Café, 353 Plaza Dr, Ste A, Eustis. 352-602-4956.

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.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

thursday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cupping and more. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352­-291-­9459. LemireClinic.com.

A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Discussion Group.

Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. mail@UnityOfOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

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.

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Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cuppping and more. Natural Medicine Physicians, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352­-291­-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Tarot Readings – 11am-4pm. With Katie Novak.

Gain insight and wisdom from your focused energy working with Katie’s experience. Katie is certified by the Aspen Program for Psychic Development. $25/25 minute reading. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300.

KarmaCottage.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.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd, Fruitland Park. 352-­454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

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

Yoga Class – 9:30am. Call for details. Wallace Fit-

saturday Organic Pickup Hub – 9am-1pm. The Ocala hub to pick up Strawberry Passion Organics.

Market Under the Oaks, 2250 NE Hwy 326, Ocala. ShariWin777@gmail.com.

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

Tarot Readings – 11am-4pm. With Katie Novak.

Gain insight and wisdom from your focused energy working with Katie’s experience. Katie is certified by the Aspen Program for Psychic Development. $25/25 minute reading. Karma Cottage, 652 #A North Citrus Ave, Crystal River. 352-566-0300.

KarmaCottage.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 2.

BODY WORK NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE

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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 11.

CHINESE MEDICINE NI’S CHINESE MEDICAL CENTER

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 2.

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 10.

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CHIROPRACTOR DR. JACK’S CHIROPRACTIC CARE Dr. Jack Agliata, DC Serving North Central Florida 386-454-4055 DrJacksChiropractic.com

With almost 30 years of experience, Dr. Jack uses a safe, effective and natural approach to manage pain and other health issues. His practice also offers K-Laser therapy for advanced pain relief and to help improve function to afflicted areas without harmful drugs or injections.

Dr. Jack is joined by his staff of 2 LMTs, 2 Certified Chiropractic Physician's Assistants and 2 Certified Laser Therapists. See ad, page 15.

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 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.

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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 18.

DR. DANIEL THOMAS, DO, MS Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine 866-214-4584 HealthyAndStrong.com

Dr. Thomas has 30 years of experience. People throughout Florida seek his unique medical expertise in preventing aging and reversing disease, slowing the aging process, and profoundly improving quality of life. See ad, page 8.

LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE CRONE’S CRADLE CONSERVE FOUNDATION

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

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 7.

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

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.

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 12.

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 14.

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